Things to do in Metro Vancouver on the first weekend of February
The first weekend of February brings with it events celebrating Black History Month, Valentine's Day and Lunar New Year, plus the conclusion of this year's Dine Out Vancouver Festival.
Here are some things to do this weekend in Metro Vancouver.
Wellness Show
Head to the Vancouver Convention Centre on Saturday or Sunday for "The Wellness Show," which describes itself as "Western Canada’s biggest and most established health and lifestyles showcase."
More than 250 exhibitors and 100 speakers are participating in this year's event, which is the 31st annual show.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10 if purchased online in advance, or $12 at the door.
Lunar New Year at VPL
Vancouver Public Library is hosting Lunar New Year celebrations at its central branch downtown on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
The free event will feature a lion dance, tea ceremony, music and more to welcome the Year of the Dragon. Registration is required, and the event was full as of Friday afternoon, with registrants being added to a waitlist.
Songs of Freedom
Also full but notable this weekend is the annual "Songs of Freedom" concert honouring Black music and culture in British Columbia.
This year's concert takes place Saturday night at Christ Church Cathedral and features blues legend Jim Byrnes, The Sojourners, spoken word artist Jillian Christmas and the Marcus Mosely Ensemble.
Capilano Love Lights
Love is in the air – suspended high above the Capilano River, to be precise – at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park this month. The attraction's "Love Lights" display begins Friday and runs through Feb. 25, with extended hours on Valentine's Day through the weekend following it.
"Love Lights is our romantic ode to love with perfect photo opportunities at every turn," the park says on its website.
Last weekend of Dine Out Vancouver
Finally, this year's Dine Out Vancouver Festival concludes Sunday, and numerous culinary events are scheduled for the festival's final weekend.
In addition to fixed-price menus at participating restaurants, the are neighbourhood, brewery and distillery tours, classes and special dinners scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
More information and a list of events can be found on the Dine Out Vancouver website.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
4th Indian national arrested, charged with murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar
Homicide investigators in B.C. say murder charges have been laid against a fourth Indian national in connection to the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside a Surrey gurdwara last year.
'I am angry': Alberta farmers will continue fight over world class motorsport resort
The rolling hills leading to the hamlet of Rosebud are dotted with sprawling farms and cattle pastures -- and a sign sporting a simple message: No Race Track.
Man ticketed after allegedly trespassing again at Drake's Bridle Path mansion to get his bike
A man who tried to access Drake’s Bridle Path mansion earlier this week returned to the property Saturday and was apprehended again for allegedly trespassing, Toronto police say.
Couple randomly attacked, 1 stabbed, by group of teens in Toronto, police say
A man has been transported to hospital after police say he was stabbed in a random attack carried out by a group of teens in Toronto on Friday night.
Millions of Canadians have been exposed to potentially toxic chemicals, and they're not going anywhere
For decades, North Bay, Ontario's water supply has harboured chemicals associated with liver and developmental issues, cancer and complications with pregnancy. It's far from the only city with that problem.
Biden calls Trump 'unhinged,' says 'something snapped' in former president after he lost 2020 U.S. election
U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday called Donald Trump “clearly unhinged” and claimed that “something snapped” in the former president after he lost the 2020 election.
Wildfire that forced evacuation of Fort Nelson, B.C., caused by tree falling on wires, mayor says
The wildfire that prompted the evacuation of more than 3,000 people near Fort Nelson, B.C., was caused by a tree falling on wires, according to the municipality's mayor.
Switzerland's Nemo wins 68th Eurovision Song Contest
Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night with 'The Code,' an operatic ode to the singer’s journey toward embracing their nongender identity.
IN PICTURES Northern lights dance across the night sky in southern Ont.
From London, to Grand Bend, Collingwood and Guelph, here are some highlights of Friday night and Saturday morning's northern lights display.