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HOLD (ONTO) YOUR TONGUE
 Sat Feb 18, 12-5pm
Exhibition Hall
INFO 604.713.1800
A Roundhouse Residency; An International Mother Language Day Celebration for Families
Back for its second year the International Mother Language Day’s is a FREE family event. Come enjoy a wonderful day of storytelling, children’s performances and snacks! This event is family friendly and supports multilingualism in Vancouver. Share your culture and join the fun.
PERFORMANCES BY:
ALIVE Pow Wow drumming group
Aboriginal Blessing by Dennis Thomas
Bangladesh Dance Troupe- Greater Vancouver Bangladesh Cultural Association (GVBCA)
World Poetry Canada Youth Team
World Poetry Group- World Poetry Reading Series Society
Vancouver Public Library Puppet Show
Vietnamese Fan Dancer - The Little Mountain Vietnamese Mothers Group
Esteban Izquierdo – Spoken Word from Colombia, South America
Joaquin Gonzalez - Guitarist shares his love for flamenco and trova
Kitsilano Secondary Multicultural Club performance
Persian Dance by Mia
Spoken Poet Scruffmouth - Kevan Cameron
Zumba Dance by Anny Ibarra
Plus, Artisan, Vendors, Kid’s Fun Centre, Information Tables, Food and more.
The event is in partnership with the UNESCO, City of Vancouver, Vancouver Park Board, Vancouver Public Library, LatinCouver, Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre and Neighourhood Care International Association.
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PROJECT SOUL
 Sun Feb 19, 2pm
Performance Centre
Tickets: By donation at the door one hour before performance
Suggested donation: $5-$20, FREE children 10 and under
INFO www.newworks.ca, 604.893.8875
A Roundhouse Partnership; Presented by New Works
Celebrating its 14th season, Dance Allsorts is Vancouver’s most eclectic dance series, introducing all sorts of people to all sorts of dance! These intimate, memorable shows feature dances from all traditions and styles. All shows are one hour and appropriate for all ages.
Project Soul previews its full-length touring show, Street Dreams. This dynamic and colourful show includes popping, locking, hip hop and b-boying (breakdancing). Project Soul’s long-term dream is to present street dance in its raw forms in a theatre setting to all generations nationally and internationally. The performance also focuses on who the dancers are as individuals and as a crew, and on what keeps them driving forward in these street styles. Dance workshop with Kim Sato: Sat Feb 18, go to www.newworks.ca for more details.
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Philosphy Discussion Group
 Tuesdays Feb 21 - Mar 27, 7:15-9:15pm
Music Room
$46/6 sessions
Join like-minded individuals to discuss the connection between philosophy and poetry, two seemingly disparate fields. We will have time to discuss and explore themes such as virtue, happiness, and politics. Writings by Plato, Billy Collins, Noah Chomsky, and Rumi, among others, will be introduced and incorporated into the conversation. Please join instructor, Elizabeth Calderon, for this engaging and multi-faceted course. All ages are welcome.
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Art Walks for Strollers
 Fri Feb 24, 10-11:30 am
Fri Mar 23, 10-11:30 am
$5/sess
Meet in the RH Lobby
Yaletown is rich with preserved history as well as contemporary art and dynamic urban development. Babes in strollers and their adults join artist and educator Catherine Pulkinghorn on a walking exploration of public art and public spaces in the Roundhouse neighbourhood. Catherine highlights obscure and hidden treasures, while interpreting the familiar with insight and passion. This program is supported by funding from the Vancouver Park Board.
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21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart
 Mon Mar 26, 7pm
The Roundhouse
FREE
INFO Contact Shaina Chimes at 202.527.7314 or chimes@pcrm.orgs,
Dr. Neal Barnard details his three-week immersion program into an essentially perfect diet and signs his new book, 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart: Boost Metabolism, Lower Cholesterol, and Dramatically Improve Your Health.
Neal Barnard, M.D., is a nutrition researcher and adjunct associate professor of medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He is also the president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and the author of 14 previous books on diet and health, including Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes and Breaking the Food Seduction.
Founded in 1985, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) is a nonprofit organization that promotes preventive medicine, conducts clinical research, and encourages higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in research.
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VANCOUVER NEW ZEALAND WINE FAIR
 Tue May 1, 7-9:30pm
Tickets: $60
INFO nzwine@ketchin.com or 1.888.993.9927
New Zealand Wine Fair Website
In every glass of New Zealand wine is a world of pure discovery. At this once a year exclusive tasting sample a whole new world of wine, pure-intense-diverse. Meet the winemakers and make this your opportunity to discover New Zealand in a Glass. Discover the sensational taste experience of New Zealand wines accompanied by a sample of fine foods and cheeses.
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