Langley's best guide for what's happening around town.

nightlife

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

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

- Bob's Steakhouse, 27083 Fraser Hwy., 604-857-7725, www.bobsbarandgrill.com.

- Fox and Fiddle, 19530 Langley Bypass.

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

dancefloor

- Dance Divine: Ecstatic free-style dance workshops are in the Fort Langley Lions Hall, 23022 88th Ave., on Feb. 19, and March 5 and 19 starting at 7 p.m. $18 per person, drop-in format. Info: www.dancedivine.ca.

- 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.

- Scottish Country Dancing: The first lesson is free. Check out the lively dancing. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. The group meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Fort Langley Community Hall. Info: Rebecca, 604-530-0500 or lonotera@shaw.ca.

- Guys'n'Gals Square Dance Club: Try modern western square dance for free for the first three dances. The club meets September through June at the Aldergrove OAP Hall, 3015 273rd St., on Sundays 1-4 p.m. Info: Wendy, 778-878-4244.

theatrestage

- Legally Blonde: The musical continues Feb. 14-16 and has been extended to March 5-9 at D.W. Poppy Secondary, 23752 52nd Ave. Performances 7 p.m. with a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee March 9. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 students/seniors with matinee prices at $8 for adults and $7 for students/seniors.

familyfestivities

- Ceilidh: The next St. Andrew's United Church down home kitchen party is 7 p.m. on Feb. 21 at 9025 Glover Rd. Enjoy an evening of traditional music, song and dance. Tickets: $5 including tea biscuits and jam. Performers can contact Jack at 604-888-7925, jackwilliamson@telus.net or www.ucol.ca.

- Lantern Festival: A free community celebration of Lunar New Year is 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the Douglas Recreation Centre. Check out some 200 decorated lanterns.

musicnotes

- 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

- Italian Gala Evening: The Langley Lions Club gala is Feb. 15 at West Langley Hall, 9400 208th St. starting at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a four-course plated dinner, a silent auction, live entertainment, door prizes and a no host bar. Tickets: $35, call Paul at 604-888-7513 or pkeerisphotography.com.

literaryhappenings

- The Han Shan Poetry Project: Poems by local writers are on display at the McLellan Forest East. This is one of a series of art projects to raise awareness about the site which local residents are working to save from sale. Donations welcome to Watchers of Langley Forests (WOLF). The public is welcome to tour the forest, 84th Avenue at 257A Street. Info: mclellanpark.blogspot.ca.

- 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.

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

Family storytime: Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers can enjoy a half- hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, to Feb. 27.

- Brookswood Library

20045 40th Ave. 604-534-7055

Family storytime: Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers can enjoy a half- hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, to Feb. 27.

- City of Langley Library

20399 Douglas Cres. 604-514-2855

Shell Busey: The HouseSmart Guy has a free home reno lecture at 7 p.m. on Feb. 20. Sign up in advance.

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.

Langley Writers Guild: The group meets on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, 10 a.m. to noon and 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the third Thursday. All genres. Reading, critiques, workshops. Info: Doris, 604-534-3384.

- Fort Langley Library

9167 Glover Rd. 604-888-0722

- Muriel Arnason Library

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

- Murrayville Library

22071 48th Ave. 604-533-0339

- Walnut Grove Library

8889 Walnut Grove Dr. 604-882-0410

Aromatherapy: Learn how to make basic blends at home and their uses for common health problems. Feb. 14, 7 p.m. Sign up in advance.

callout

- Langley Has Talent: The deadline for performers to sign up for auditions is Feb. 9. Auditions are Feb. 16, 17, 23 and 24. Semifinals are April 20. The finals are May 4. Info: langleyhastalent.ca.

- 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.

- 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: langleyconcertband@gmail.com. Drop by to check it out before joining.

- Opus One Women's Ensemble: No experience is necessary, only a love of singing. The group performs all kinds of music and accepts new members throughout the year. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. in the R.E. Mountain Secondary choir room. Info: opusonewe@gmail.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

Vaudeville in Canada: Learn about entertainment before radio and television in a new display Voices of the Town. The exhibit culminates with a theatrical show Feb. 23.

- Fort Langley National Historic Site

23433 Mavis Ave., 604-513-4777

- Surrey Historical Society Museum

17710 56A Ave., 604-592-6956

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. The format for What's What is changing. Arts and culture groups with items that run regularly are asked to resubmit their group's information to keep it current.