Stop in to the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre for its Hina Matsuri festivities, including a food fair and book sale. There will be hundreds of titles to peruse through, a bargain corner and plenty of delicious treats, including waffles, ramen and chirashizushi. For the kids, there will be a bouncy castle and lots of crafts. It’s all happening on Feb. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The centre is at 6688 Southoaks Cres.
Learn how to reduce stress during a workshop on Sunday, Feb. 18 at the McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St. Presented by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, you will get the opportunity to experience mindfulness with some guided practices. There’s no admission fee, but space is limited so make sure to register online at bpl.bc.ca/events, by calling 604-299-8955 or in person at the library. The event is on from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Head to Deer Lake Gallery (6584 Deer Lake Ave.) on Saturday, Feb. 17 for an artist talk. Monique Motut-Firth will be on hand to discuss her pieces featured in the exhibit, Constructed Abstraction. Her works investigate the use of collage and photomontage as critical strategies for exploring the role of technical images in knowledge production and cultural representation. The artist talk is on from 2 to 3 p.m. The exhibit runs until March 10.
Celebrate the Year of the Dog at the Cameron branch of Burnaby Public Library on Sunday, Feb. 18. From to 2 to 4 p.m., there will be kids’ crafts, including lantern making. There’s no cost, and it’s a drop-in program. Caregivers are required to accompany children under 10. The library is at 9523 Cameron St. There will also be lantern making at the McGill branch (4595 Albert St.) on Saturday, Feb. 17, also from 2 to 4 p.m.
Practise your moves at the weekly social dances at the Edmonds Community Centre for 55-plus. Classes run on Sundays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It costs $1 for members and $2 for non-members. The centre is at 7433 Edmonds St. For more info, call 604-297-4838.
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