Weekend events
Posted February 8, 2013 6:51 pm.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – There’s plenty to do during BC’s first Family Day long weekend. Comedy, sports, music and culture, there’s a little something for everyone.
Celebrate the year of the snake at the countdown night to Chinese New Year Saturday at Aberdeen Centre in Richmond. Admission is free.
Travel Expo Spring 2013 is on this weekend at the Vancouver Convention Centre. There will be exhibitors, live entertainment, presentations, and prize giveaways.
Come see Martin Short, Bob Saget, Margaret Cho and many others at the Vancouver Comedy and Arts Fest on until the 17th at various venues around Vancouver.
The Vancouver International Boat Show is on until Monday at BC Place and Granville Island.
The Canucks host the Flames Saturday at Rogers Arena.
Drop by the Richmond Olympic Oval Saturday for Richmond Celebrates Hockey Day. Hall of Famer Guy LaFleur will be there and there will also be an on-ice showdown between the Vancouver Canucks and Richmond Sockeyes alumni teams, plus music, collectibles, and memorabilia.
Drop by the Royal Canadian Mint‘s boutique in Downtown Vancouver this weekend and check out its new line of 2013 gold and silver Year of the Snake collector coins. If you’re one of the first 88 people in, you’ll win a door prize.
Bring the kids out to Bobs and LoLo Saturday at the Hollywood Theatre on Broadway. Admission is by donation.
Bring the whole family out to The Listener at the Orpheum Sunday where Gordon Gerrard will conduct Magic Circle Mime and the VSO.
Soundgarden play the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Sunday.
Come check out The Secret World Of Sharks And Rays at the Vancouver Aquarium on until the end of April and learn what makes a shark a fierce hunter and how they can be so stealth and speedy through the water.
The Vancouver Giants host the Portland Winterhawks Monday afternoon at the Pacific Coliseum.
Come out to Family Fun Day at the Kits Community Centre on Monday where there will be an indoor picnic, crafts and games, as well as face painting. Best of all, admission is free.
Stop by the first annual BC Family Day Celebration at the Jewish Community Centre on W 41st on Monday and enjoy live kids’ music and much more.
There will be a big Family Day celebration downtown at the Art Gallery on Monday complete with live music, games, activities for all ages, a hockey shoot out and much more. You can also skate at Robson Square.
The BC Sports Hall of Fame is offering 50 per cent off admission on Family Day.
Click here for a list of other Family Day festivities happening Monday.
