nightlife

- Cascades Casino, 20393 Fraser Hwy., 604-530-2211

Northern Pikes, Feb. 10

- The Vanilla Room, 6001 196A St.,604-530-2026.

- Gabby's Cabaret, 20297 Fraser Hwy., 604-533-3111, www.gabbyscabaret.com

Tuesdays, Free karaoke.

- Bob's Bar and Grill, 27083 Fraser Hwy., 604-857-7725, www.bobsbarandgrill.com.

Acoustic open mic every Thursday at 7 p.m.

- Fox and Fiddle, 19530 Langley Bypass.

- Jazzy Jones Roadhouse Grill, 19640 64th Ave., 604-595-4911

- The Troubadour Club, 20299 Industrial Ave., 604-530-8888

- Water Shed Cafe, 20349 88 Ave., 604-882-0651

- Artful Dodger Pub

dancefloor

- Old Time Dance: The Surrey Fiddlers invite everyone to a dance at Clayton Hall, 18513 70 Ave., on Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $3. Info: 604-576-1066 or 604-538-3363.

- Mardi Gras Dinner and Dance: Head to the Jubilee Hall, 7999 Bradner Rd., on Feb. 11 for an evening of fun and music with the band Mid Life Krisis. Tickets are $25 and includes a buffet dinner. No minors. Tickets at Wilway Lumber in Aldergrove, www.brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006. Info: 604-856-4375.

- Square Wheelers Square Dance Club invites people to participate. Dancing is Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Port Kells Community Hall, 18918 88th Ave. Free to all new dancers. Register: 604-513-9901 or 604-594-6415, or www.squaredance.bc.ca.

theatrestage

- Victoria's House: The Langley Players production runs Feb. 18 at 4307 200th St. Show times are 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets: $15. Reservations: 604-534-7469 or reservations@langleyplayers.com. Info: www.langleyplayers.com.

- Looking: The Surrey Little Theatre production runs Thursday through Saturday until Feb. 18 with Sunday matinees Feb. 5 and 12. Adult content. At 7027 184th St. Tickets: $15. Reservations: 604-576-8451 or reservations@surreylittletheatre.com.

familyfestivities

- Ceilidh: The next St. Andrew's United Church down home kitchen party is 7 p.m. on Feb. 16 at 9025 Glover Rd. Enjoy an evening of traditional music, song and dance for the whole family. Tickets: $5 including snacks. Info: www.standrewsfortlangley.ca.

musicnotes

- Music at Midweek: Enjoy free performances Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. at the Kwantlen Polytechnic University auditorium. Feb. 8 Kwantlen student composers; Feb. 15 Kwantlen performance majors; Feb. 22 Kwantlen Chamber Singers; Feb. 29 Kwantlen Jazz Band; March 7 Kwantlen Brass; March 14 Kwantlen jazz combo; March 21 Kwantlen woodwind ensembles; March 28 Kwantlen piano ensembles; April 4 Kwantlen percussion ensembles; April 11 Kwantlen guitar ensembles.

- Valley Bluegrass Music Society: Membership is open to anyone who enjoys bluegrass. The group meets Mondays 7-10:30 p.m. in the Langley United Church for weekly jams. Attendance is free for the first time, then $4 for members and $6 for guests. For more information, call 604-534-0957, visit www.valleybluegrass.webs.com or by email at bluegrassnewsletter@shaw.ca.

charityworks

literaryhappenings

- Langley Writers' Guild: The group meets on the first, second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Langley City library. All genres. The group will consider one evening meeting per month if there is interest. Info: Doris, 604-534-3384.

tradeshows

- Valetine Fair: Benefitting the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon, the Feb. 11 fair features vendors and live entertainment. At the Eagles Hall, Fraser Highway and 248th Street. Admission by donation. Vendors can apply. Info: Janet, 604-856-1558.

onfilm

- Green Wednesday: The monthly environmental-themed gathering features documentaries and discussion, and is at the Kwantlen Polytechnic University campus at 7 p.m. Admission by donation. Refreshments and door prizes. Register: 604-599-3311 or Gary.Jones@Kwantlen.ca. Feb 8: Vanishing of the Bees; March 14: Living Downstream; April 11: End of the Line.

visualarts

- Langley Camera Club meets 7 p.m. at Fort Langley Community Hall, 9167 Glover Rd., on 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wed. of each month. All levels of photographers and newcomers welcome. Info: 604-532-9212.

librarybookings

Programs are free, and pre-registration is required unless noted otherwise.

- Aldergrove Library

26770 29th Ave. 604-856-6415

Adult chess: Play Feb. 8 and March 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For those who know how to play. Free. If possible, bring board and timer.

Adult Afternoon Book Club - 2-3pm once per month.

Book Chats - 3:30-4:30pm. For Grades 6-8.

Book Club - First Thursdays of the month. 3:30-4:30pm. For Grades 3-6.

Mini Book Club - Last Monday of the month to June 20. 3:30-4:30pm. For kindergarten to Grade 3.

Family Storytimes - for children 2-6 years old and their caregivers - offer a half-hour of stories, songs, stretches and finger plays. Learn some new favourites and get ideas for reading together at home. 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, to Feb. 22

Bunny hopping from book to book: For kids from kindergarten to Grade 3. Monthly. Talk about books and draw favourite characters. Register in advance. 3:30 p.m.

Babytime: Join library staff for fingerplays, songs, stories and rhymes for babies birth to 23 months. 10:30: a.m.

Pajama Storytimes - for children aged 2-6 and their caregivers - offer a half-hour of stories, rhymes and songs. Children can come in pajamas and bring a small favourite stuffed toy. 6:30 p.m.

Mumble Jumble, Saturdays at 11 a.m.

Free beginners computer training.

- Brookswood Library

20045 40th Ave. 604-534-7055

Family Storytimes - for children 2-6 years old and their caregivers - offer a half-hour of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. Learn some new favourites and get ideas for reading together at home. 10:30 a.m.

- City of Langley Library

20399 Douglas Cres. 604-514-2855

Seniors Outreach: At 2 p.m. on Feb. 11, the Langley Seniors' Resource Centre will outline what community resources, government programs, and supportive services that help seniors to stay connected to the community. For seniors or their loved ones. Free but must register in advance.

Friends of the Library Join a group of volunteers supporting the library through advocacy and fundraising. 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday.

Wee reads for babies A lively 20-minute program for babies to a year and a half, featuring rhymes, bounces, fingerplays and puppets. 10 a.m., Wednesday.

Parent Child Mother Goose: Babies 0-15 months and their caregivers enjoy rhymes, songs and games. Tuesdays, to Feb. 7, 10 a.m.

Toddler Storytime Discover a world of delight through picture books, rhymes, songs and puppets. Register in advance. 10 a.m., fourth Wednesday.

Close Knit Langley Join knitters of all ages and abilities for a knitting circle Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Drop-in.

Book Club: Members meet on the third Tuesday of the month to discuss a selected title. Call the library to find out the current title. 2 p.m.

Art Critiques the last Monday of each month. Are you developing your talent as an artist? Bring a piece of art to be discussed and interpreted by fellow participants, as well as by an experienced art facilitator. Pre-registration required. Call ahead to confirm. 7 p.m.

Family Storytimes - Stories, rhymes and songs suitable for children of all ages. Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. Drop in.

Computer training available.

- Fort Langley Library

9167 Glover Rd. 604-888-0722

Author Don Hunter will read from his latest, Cooper and the Queen, at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 22. Register in advance.

Family Storytimes - for children 2-6 years old and their caregivers - offer a half-hour of stories, songs, stretches and finger plays. Learn some new favourites and get ideas for reading together at home. Thursdays, 10 a.m., Feb. 9 to March 1.

Knitting Circle: Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Beginners welcome.

- Muriel Arnason Library

#130 20338 65th Ave. 604-532-3590

Author Grant Lawrence: the CBC host will have a slideshow and reading from his book Adventures in Solitude: What Not to Wear to a Nude Potluck and Other Stories from Desolation Sound at 7 p.m. on Feb. 15. Free but register in advance.

Just for Babies Babies up to 12 months and their caregivers can enjoy a program of bounces, songs, rhymes and simple stories. 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

Pajama Storytimes - for children aged two to six and their caregivers to enjoy a half-hour of stories, rhymes and songs. Children, two to six, can come in pajamas and bring a small stuffed toy. 7 p.m.

Family Storytimes - for children 2-6 years old and their caregivers - offer a half-hour of stories, songs, stretches and finger plays. Learn some new favourites and get ideas for reading together at home. 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays, to March 6.

Book Club, meets fourth Wednesday/month at 7 p.m. except July, August and December. Join at any time.

- Murrayville Library

22071 48th Ave. 604-533-0339

Artists Club - Meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month.

Evening Book Club - This ongoing program meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.

Family Storytimes - for children 2-6 years old and their caregivers - offer a half-hour of stories, songs, stretches and finger plays. Learn some new favourites and get ideas for reading together at home. 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, to Feb. 22.

Knitting Club - This ongoing program meets Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Writing group meets every third Thursday of the month at the library. Some are beginning to write creative fiction, others already have a novel or two under their belt. 7 p.m.

- Walnut Grove Library

8889 Walnut Grove Dr. 604-882-0410

Babytime A lively program for babies, featuring rhymes, bounces, fingerplays and puppets. 9:30 a.m., Wednesdays.

Family Storytimes - for children 2-6 years old and their caregivers - offer a half-hour of stories, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. Learn some new favourites and get ideas for reading together at home. Thursdays, 11:30 p.m.

Adult book club - Second Tuesday of the month. This ongoing program meets at 2 p.m. Info: snedd-macdonell@fvrl.bc.ca.

Free internet computer training 9 a.m. on Tuesdays.

inthegarden

- African violet club: This is a call out to anyone interested in a new club for the Fraser Valley. Learn about the plants, their care, the varieties and more. Info: Shelley, 604-793-9818.

callout

- Registration deadline: The deadline to sign up for the 13th annual Kiwanis Fraser Valley International Music Festival is Feb. 3. The festival runs April 16-24. Info: www.kfv.ca or 778-868-0426.

- Art in Found Spaces Exhibition is organized by the Langley Arts Council. Submissions accepted of artwork of all disciplines that can be placed throughout Langley in unusual and public venues. Info: 604-534-0781, or email: info@langleyartscouncil.com.

- Menopausetives are looking for men and women 40 and older who can sing, dance, play an instrument, or just be involved in making people laugh. The non-profit entertainment group, associated with the Red Hat Society, practises twice a month and performs at seniors homes, hospitals and charities. Call Penny, 604-882-1280 or email: pennystangroom@telus.net.

- Handel Society of Music Choir

The choir has been together for 45 years and includes members from throughout the Fraser Valley. Practices: Northwood United Church, 88th Avenue and 156th Street. Info: Bob at 604-277-4319, or www.handelsociety.ca.

- Silver Belles & Beaux Chorus

New members welcomed as singers or instrumentalists. Visit Friday a.m. rehearsals. Lots of performances in care and retirement homes. Fun guaranteed. Info: call Marvyn Shore at 604-534-1090 or email mashore@telus.net.

- Langley Community Chorus: Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Langley Community Music School. New members (especially tenors and bass) welcome. Fees are $70 membership and $50 (refundable) music deposit. Info: www.langleychorus.org.

- Langley Concert Band: New members with a minium of one year playing experience are always welcome. Rehearsals: Monday, 7-9 p.m. in the R.E. Mountain Secondary band room. Info: www.langleycb.blogspot.com.

- Maple Leaf Singers

Don't hide your voice in the shower! Sing pop, jazz/blues, rock, classical, spiritual, and Broadway show tunes. All voices welcome: tenor, bass, baritone, alto, and second and first soprano. Info: Anne Baird at 604-922-9827.

- Singers wanted: Women's voices for four-part harmony barbershop style. If you love to sing harmony, have a ladies' bass voice or sing when you're happy, the Peace Arch A cappella Chorus invites you to attend rehearsals led by director Lisa Hood. Wednesdays, 7:15-10 p.m. Newton Bethany United Church, 148th Street and 60th Avenue, in Surrey. Info: www.peacearchsings.com, or 604-240-3308.

- Surrey Choral Arts Project Auditions for all voices, ages 6-70, for places in the junior and intermediate training choirs, senior children's choir, chamber choir, youth choir and the adult community chorus. Info: call 604-541-2519.

- Senior Ladies of the Rainbow Choir invites people to join them for the new season. The choir welcomes new director Uldeene Wade. Rehearsals are at Evergreen Timbers, 5464 203rd St. Info: 604-856-3717 or 604-534-1357.

- South Fraser Community Band recruiting members to join for a series of spring and summer concerts. Membership of more than 30 from Surrey, White Rock and Langley perform a selection of music including Broadway tunes, classical marches and contemporary popular music. Rehearsals every Thursday, 7:45-9:45 p.m. at Semiahmoo Secondary. Info: call president Doug Lawrence, 604-584-2631.

- Westcoast Harmony Chorus

The group is accepting women who love to sing, from all over the Lower Mainland. Wednesday night rehearsals. Info: www.westcoastsings.com or info@westcoastsings.com

ongoing

- Langley Amateur Radio Association (LARA): The group meets on the first Thursday of each month (unless otherwise advised) at 7 p.m. in the Brookswood Firehall, 20355 32nd Ave. Coffee and sweets. Info: Al, ajmunnik@shaw.ca or Don, dondee@shaw.ca

historyrevisited

- Aldergrove Telephone Museum,

3190 271 St., 604-857-0555, www.telephonemuseum.ca

- B.C. Farm Machinery & Agricultural Museum,

9131 King St., 604-888-2273, www.bcfma.com

- Canadian Museum of Flight,

5333 216th St. hangar 3, 604-888-3992, www.canadianflight.org

- Langley Centennial Museum,

9135 King St., 604-888-3922

Food for Health: A bilingual travelling exhibit from the Canadian Agricultural Museum is open until March 18.

Historic photos: The museum has more than 6,000 photos people can purchase. An 8x10 is $17 including taxes. Contact Kobi, kchristian@tol.ca or 604.533.6090 ext. 5007 to order or for information.

- Fort Langley National Historic Site

23433 Mavis Ave., 604-513-4777

- Surrey Historical Society Museum

23433 Mavis Ave., 604-513-4777

Museum plans: Manager Rob McCullough will give a presentation on the museum's future plans at 10 a.m. on Feb. 11.

What's What? listings are free. To be considered for publication in the Langley Advance, items must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the publication date. What's What? appears weekly, in the Langley Advance's Thursday edition and in the online edition at www.langleyadvance.com.