From live band to model kit building events in Richmond, there's something for everyone this weekend.
1. Friends of the Richmond Library book sale
Friends of the Richmond Library is hosting its February book sale with gently used to good as new English and Chinese books. Genres range from fiction and literature to cookbooks and children's books.
Each book is individually priced at low cost with all proceeds going to Richmond public libraries. Please bring cash.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Richmond Public Library Cambie branch, #150 - 11590 Cambie Rd.
2. Listen to a live band
SwingOut Richmond and Steveston Hub are hosting a night of live music, dancing, snacks and drinks while supporting local musicians with the family. The night will start off with a Lindy Hop workshop for beginners and then proceed with live music played by the Fraser Valley Stompers.
Admission is $17 online or $20 at the door. Kids 11 and under are free.
All proceeds go towards supporting local musicians and live band nights.
For more information, click here.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 8 from 7 to 10:30 p.m.
Location: Steveston Hub, 3551 Moncton St.
3. Learn to budget for public art projects
Artist Sara Graham is hosting a workshop session on learning about unique budgeting processes for public art projects and best practices in managing project finances and workflow phases.
The session is free, but pre-registration is required.
To register, click here.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: Richmond Cultural Centre Performance Hall, 7700 Minoru Gate.
4. VANPLA meet up
A VANPLA, non-profit promoting mecha model building in Vancouver, is hosting its monthly meet-up this weekend. Everyone is welcome to bring their own building kits, meet other builders and attend demos and workshops.
No membership or fee is required.
For more information, click here.
Date: Sunday, Feb. 9 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Location: Imperial Hobbies, 6080 Russ Baker Way
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