If you’re looking to do something special with your sweetie this Valentine’s Day weekend, there’s plenty to do in the Tri-Cities.
But singles also have a few local options, too.
Port Moody librarians are setting patrons up on a “blind date” with books. For those who take up the experience, the library (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) will host a special afternoon meet up on Feb. 20 give book lovers a chance to talk about their dating experience with literature. Call 604-469-4577 to learn more.
For seniors wanting to know what their New York counterparts are doing, a film about seniors speed dating will be screened at Port Coquitlam’s Wilson Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) on Friday at 2 p.m.
The flick, The Age of Love, is being presented by the Astoria Retirement Residence, Amica Mayfair and the Wilson Seniors’ Centre Society.
And for couples, the Arthur Murray Dance Studio (212-1090 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam) is offering a free lesson for beginners on Saturday from 4 to 5p.m.
As well, the Hot Salsa Dance Zone will have its seventh annual Valentine’s Latin Night on Saturday in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam).
No partner is needed; chocolates will be supplied during the free dance lesson. Admission is $10.
HOMEGROWN
Aspiring writers wanting to hear the words — and see the actions — of Tri-City scribes and performers can visit a Port Moody eatery next week.
Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St.) is hosting its second literary event called Writers in our Midst 2 on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Presenters include theatre producer Sarah Dixon, non-fiction writer Amanda Maxwell, poet and fiction writer Lenore Rowntree, Metis pipe carrier and storyteller Aline LaFlamme, poet Richard Dixon, performer Rocky Menzies and writer Stefano Mazzega.
As well, visual artist David Carey will talk about his nighttime bookworm exhibit, which is now on display at Gallery Bistro. A set menu diner is also available for $12 at 6:30 p.m.
To save a seat for dinner, call 604-937-0998.
MISTOFFELEES
Fighting Chance Productions has its claws out this and next month for Cats.
And about a quarter of the cast in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical hails from the Tri-Cities including Randy McCormick (Gus the Theatre Cat) and Lyndsey Britten (Cassandra/Dance Captain), a graduate of Gleneagle secondary school.
The show recently wrapped up at the Coast Capital Theatre in White Rock and will continue its run Feb. 19 to March 12 at the Jericho Arts Centre in Vancouver. Visit fightingchanceproductions.ca.
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