1. Celebrate Canada’s national winter sport when the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour hits the Royal City on Saturday and Sunday. You’ll be able to meet NLH alumni (including Kirk McLean), enjoy activities like the Warming Lodge and the Sportsnet Be a Broadcaster, listen to live music and more. The action takes place at Queen’s Park on Saturday from 12 to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, Ron MacLean will be hosting the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers game live from the Sportsnet mobile studio.
2. Join the New Westminster Minor Hockey Association in kicking off the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour at a pep rally on Friday. The rally, taking place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Queen’s Park Arena, includes a performance by The Hockey Circus Show on Friday, Feb. 12 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Afterwards you can enjoy a barbecue, prize giveaways, an open skate at for minor hockey players and coaches and a bantam game until 7:30 p.m.
3. Enjoy a night out at Vagabond Players’ production of Over the River and Through the Woods at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park. It’s on Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 2 p.m. until Feb. 27. For tickets call 604-521-0412 or email [email protected]. More info is available at vagbondplayers.ca.
4. Help the city plan the type of housing offered in the Connaught and West End neighbourhoods in the coming years at the Your Future Neighbourhood event that’s part of the official community plan update. This weekend’s event takes place on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Connaught Heights Elementary School’s gym, 2201 London St. A food truck has been invited and will offer lunch at a discounted price. Child-minding is available for those who need it.
5. Treat your love (or someone special) to dinner out at one of the city’s many restaurants or a bouquet of flowers from your favourite local florist. Looking for something less traditional for Valentine’s Day? Hearts and Garters, a funny and romantic burlesque romp with the ladies of Damask Burlesk, takes place at the Columbia Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 for VIP, $20 regular or at the door for $25. For tickets go to www.brownpapertickets.com.
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