FRIDAY

The Steveston Folk Guild and the Beatmerchant presents the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Music Series with Irish singer Paul O'Brien on Friday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Come and listen to some great music. Tickets by donation, at the door. For more information, call Frankie at 604-204-0044 or Dave at 604-715-9294.

SATURDAY

Are you an amateur sleuth? If so, come for a book signing with author Elizabeth Morantz on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 1-3 p.m. at Black Bond Books, Lansdowne Çentre. Her book, Beyond the Bosphorous, is about a do-gooder who stumbles upon a mystery while on an innocent holiday in Southern France. For more information, call 604-233-0004 or visit www.blackbondbooks.com.

Richmond Nature Park presents Night Watch at Terra Nova on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 7:45-8:45 p.m. in the park, 11851 Westminster Hwy. Look for bats and owls who howl at the moon. Pre-registration is required, book early as space is limited. $4/person. Remember to bring your flashlight. For more information or to register, call 604-718-6185.

The Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church hosts a Summer Sale on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5771 Granville Ave. There will be lots of merchandise, fashion items, food and many more selections. For more information, call 604-272-5563.

Aberdeen Centre presents The Tropical Express, where you will be taken on a dance and musical journey to the world's most exotic travel destinations. This Saturday, Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. and 1:35 p.m., Spirit of Africa - DivaDrum will be on stage in the Central Atrium, 4151 Hazelbridge Way. Then, at 2:15; 2:45; 3:15 and 3:45 p.m., is Spirit of Africa - Wontanara Drum and Dance. `For more information, call 604-270-1234 or visit www.aberdeencentre.com.

The Richmond Art Gallery presents Grow Up! with activities for the whole family on Saturday, Aug. 28 between 1-4 p.m. at Minoru Plaza at the Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. Lots of interesting children's art activities, a seed bomb workshop for teens, a bee hive demonstration door prizes, 500 winter vegetable seedlings, music and more. Also, bring a plant for a plant exchange and bring as non-perishable food item for the Richmond Food Bank and receive for an extra door prize draw ticket. For more information, call 604-247-8300.

Come and join Alice Wong, MP for Richmond, for a Summer BBQ Lunch on Saturday, Aug. 28 from noon to 3 p.m. at the West Richmond Community Centre Plaza at No. 1 and Francis roads. There will be free food, live music, special prizes and entertainment for the whole family.

SUNDAY

Aberdeen Centre presents The Tropical Express, where you will be taken on a dance and musical journey. This Sunday, Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. For more information, call 604-270-1234 or visit www.aberdeencentre.com.