1. Drop by Royal City Farmers Market’s first winter market of 2016. It’s taking place on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Belmont Street in uptown New West. You’ll find veggie farmers, an apple farmer, fish, chicken, salsas, jams, raw food snacks, frozen perogies, baked goodies, handmade soaps, jewelry and more.
2. Take in a show by Juno Award winners The Bros. Landreth who will take to the Massey Theatre stage on Friday, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. The Winnipeg band will bring their Americana, alt-country, roots music to the local stage this weekend. Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for seniors/students and available at www.masseytheatre.com.
3. Check out a diverse range of live music at the Heritage Grill this weekend. The Halifax Wharf Rats (East Coast party music) play on Friday, Jan. 15 at 8 p.m., the Mud Bay Blues (blues) perform on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. and Sarah Kennedy (jazz) is on stage on Sunday, Jan. 17 at noon. The Heritage Grill is located at 447 Columbia St.
4. Enjoy a spin around the ice at Moody Park Arena, which features a family skate on Saturday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and adult skate on Sunday night from 8 to 9:30 p.m. and public skates on Saturday (1:30 to 3 p.m.) and Sunday (1:15 to 4:15 p.m.) Moody Park Arena is located at 701 Eighth Ave.
5. Make a reservation and dine out at the Match Eatery and Public House at the Starlight Casino in New West, which is serving up dinner as part of Dine Out Vancouver. The dinner menu is $30 and includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert. For menu options and reservations, visit www.dineoutvancouver.com. Dine Out menus are available between Jan. 15 and 31.
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