I can’t dance worth a damn, but I love watching it! Steam up your March and check out the Vancouver International Salsafestival. More than 2500 dancers from 18 countries will gather on the West Coast for one of the most memorable and high-energy music and dance events. Read on and check out your chance to win one of two pairs to this hot event.

Looking for some fun events for the family come Olympics-time that won’t have you reaching for your wallet? Fortunately, there are a ton of free 2010 Olympic events happening in and around the city. Here are ten to get you and the family going.

A market created to highlight products that are Made In Canada. Daily during the Winter Olympics from Feb 11-28th, 2010 11-8pm. Visitors can bring home some of the best products made here in Canada. Find stylish, original gifts or souvenirs from artisans like Lady Dragon Glassworks, Catalyst Reaction, Australian Outback, Elroy Apparel, Ola Designs, Helen Margareta, Yutal Fusion Jewelry and many many more.

For Valentines LilliQ Cafe is having an affair to remember. There will be face painting, kids yoga classes (for 3-8 year olds) and a large play area for the children to enjoy. For the parents there will be make up artists and photographers to give you those great portraits and family photos you have been craving! There will also be fun things to buy for your loved ones this Valentines not to mention beautiful flowers for your sweetheart.

On February 13th and 14th, Lilli’Q Café is putting on a special Valentines Event. Put your feet up this Valentines and enjoy a makeover, professional photoshoot for great family photos or your own portrait while your kids enjoy some Yoga and Storytelling.

At a time when it seems like everyone is closing their doors Lilli’Q Cafe has decided to pump up the events and have Kids Time every morning to help ease the shortage of things for families to do during the Olympics. Easily reachable via the Canada Line Lilli’Q Cafe is conveniently located on Pacific Blvd between Davie and Drake right near the Roundhouse.

On Sunday, January 31, Klik Photographic, one of VancouverMom.ca’s 50 Essential Portrait Photographers, is joining Lili’Q Café to host a fun family event, to help raise funds for the crisis in Haiti. Acclaimed portrait photographer Kyrani Kanavaros of Klik Photographic will be doing mini photo session of kids at the café from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Do you have an active kid? Agoo Apparel Inc, makers of clothes for active kids, is looking for happy, healthy, full-of-fun kinda kids for our upcoming photo shoot taking place here in Vancouver.

Know a woman who is a leader or making a positive impact to our community? The YWCA Vancouver Women of Distinction awards opens on Monday, January 18, 2010 (the form will be available online by Friday, January 15).