Feb. 17 and 18: Various (please visit rpl.yourlibrary.ca)
Black History Month at the Richmond Public Library
Learn about black history through photographs, discussions and 3D modelling at the 7700 Minoru Gate branch. Topics and presentations include: Learn About Inventors, Scientists and 3D Modelling with Steven Sanders; An Adventure with our Youth Through Dance and Storytelling; and To be Seen and Unseen: The Duality of Growing Up Black in Vancouver. Registration is required for most classes. For more information and to register, please speak with any library staff member or visit rpl.yourlibrary.ca/events_calendar.
Saturday, Feb. 17: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Rising Stars with the Richmond Orchestra
Since 2009, the Richmond Orchestra has organised an annual “Rising Stars” concert that invites young local musicians to rehearse and perform with a full orchestra. The winners of the Richmond Music Festival Concerto and Composition Challenges will be featured as the 2018 Rising Stars at Fraserview MB Church. Visit www.roca.ca for details.
Saturday, Feb. 17 – Friday, March 2: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Black History Month Art Exhibition at Richmond Arts Centre
Enjoy this exhibition that explores the concepts of identity, culture and self-expression through photography, illustration and paintings. Featured artists include Steven Sanders, Rhoda Obineche, Tajah Olson, Aaron Joseph and Willum Watt whose works depicts an intimate journey from Canada through Ghana, the USA and Cuba, capturing the colours and identities of black people in a global effort to highlight similarity in diversity. The artists will be present at an opening reception on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Upper Rotunda. Light refreshments provided. For more information, email [email protected] or call 604-247-8300.
Chinese New Year Events
There are many events taking place this weekend to celebrate Chinese New Year. Here’s a brief summary of celebrations you can participate in. For more details, check out our Chinese New Year event post on our website.
Yaohan Centre Chinese New Year Celebration
Dates: Friday, Feb. 16
Address: Yaohan Centre, 3700 Number 3 Rd.
Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Website: www.yaohancentre.com
Lunar New Year Celebration at River Rock Casino Resort
Dates: Feb. 15 to Feb. 25
Address: River Rock Casino, 8811 River Rd.
Time: 6 p.m. to midnight.
Website: www.riverrock.com
2018 Chinese New Year Flower & Gift Fair at Aberdeen Centre
Dates: Feb. 9 to Feb. 18
Address: 4151 Hazelbridge Way
Time: Mall hours.
Website: www.aberdeencentre.com
Chinese New Year Festival & Celebrations with Bodhi Meditation
Dates: Feb. 11 to Feb. 18
Address: Bodhi Meditation 7740 Alderbridge Way, Richmond
Time: Various - please visit website for details
Website: www.lunarfestival.com/events/bodhi-meditation
Chinese New Year Festival at Lansdowne Centre
Dates: Feb. 17
Address: Lansdowne Centre 5300 No. 3 Rd, Richmond
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: http://lansdowne-centre.com/chinese-new-year-festival/
God of Fortune & Lion Dance at Parker Place Mall
Dates: Feb. 18
Address: 4380 Number 3 Rd.
Time: God of Fortune 1 p.m., Lion Dance: 2p.m.
Website: www.lunarfestival.com/events/richmond-parker-place
Chinese New Year Festival 2018 at Dharma Drum Vancouver Centre
Dates: Feb. 18
Address: Dharma Drum Vancouver Centre 8240 No.5 Rd.
Time: 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
Website: http://ddmba.ca/ddmba/upcoming_special.php?id=93
Sherman Tai Charity Fortune Reading at River Rock Casino Resort
Dates: Feb. 16, 23 & 25
Address: River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road,Richmond
Time: 9 p.m.
Website: https://lunarfestival.com/events/river-rock-casino-resort-2
Aberdeen Centre’s Chinese New Year Cultural showcase
Dates: Feb.17 & Feb.18
Address: Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way
Time: Various - please visit website for details.
Website: https://lunarfestival.com/events/cultural-showcase
