1. Join the annual appreciation and blessing celebration of Tzu Chi Foundation, a global organization found in more than 50 countries. The free event, taking place Sunday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. at Massey Theatre, feature sign language, stage drama and modern interpretive dance to portray the profound unconditional love given to us by our parents and families. See www.masseytheatre.com or call 604-521-5050. Massey Theatre is at 735 Eighth Ave.
2. Get out of town and listen to New West author JJ Lee speak as part of the Salon Speaker Series at Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Ave. in Coquitlam. Lee, author of the critically acclaimed The Measure of a Man, is speaking on Friday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and available at brownpapertickets.com or 604-664-1636.
3. Enjoy a night of Scottish culture a Robbie Burns Supper on Saturday, Jan. 23 at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park. The Sons of Scotland, Lord of The Isles, Camp 191 is hosting this entertaining evening that includes the traditional address to the haggis, Scottish music and Highland dancers. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 per adult. Contact Jack MacLeod at 604-329-1659 for more information.
4. Discuss Victorian literature and culture as you sip tea at Irving House on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 1 to 2 p.m. Guests will read literary works by the Brontes, Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain and others. For more information and to register, call 604-527-4640 or email [email protected]. Attendance is by donation. Irving House is at 302 Royal Ave.
5. Join other skeptics at the Skeptics Brunch in New Westminster on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. at the Met Bar and Grill. Local science enthusiasts will discuss issues of interest to skeptics in Metro Vancouver. For more info, check out the Vancouver Skeptics in the Pub page on Facebook. The Met Bar & Grill is at 411 Columbia St.
