Events
Plan your Fall full of events like craft fairs, trivia nights, live theatre, magic, music or comedy shows!
Macrame Plant Hanger 101 with Little Feral
Thursday, March 1, 2018
7:00 PM 9:00 PM
Learn to make macrame plant hangers with Little Feral's fiber artist, Kaysie Condron!
You'll learn all of the basic knots, gain an understanding of some possible variations, and leave with your own super rad macrame plant hanger and an entirely new skill! We'll focus on making functional pieces whilst learning how to play within our medium, inspiring each other as we go. All supplies will be provided, including some colorful yarn and twine for students who'd like to add some pizzaz to their hangers . Students are welcome (but not required) to bring a plant to class.
Learn more and register online now via the event's website above.
Ghostly New Westminster Tour
08:00pm -09:00pm
Join us in BC's original capital for a spine-tingling journey through history and the paranormal. You will hear all about the BC's legendary Hanging Judge, One of BC's oldest houses, a haunted tattoo parlour and much more. This 90 minute walking tour will be a night of story-telling you aren't soon to forget!
**please note that New Westminster is built on a large hill. We will be scaling that hill so good walking shoes and the ability to walk up steep hills are required.
See the event's website above for more information and to book your tix ($20) for various dates.
New West Craft: Made by MOM Market
11:00am -04:00pm
The New West Crat Made by MOM Market returns for a third year! Come out and celebrate MOMs who make. Shop over 30 crafters, makers and artisans selling locally made goods for babies, kids, moms and more. 11am to 4pm at River Market.
This event is FREE!
Creating your Financial Road map
04:00pm -05:00pm
The event is broken into two parts. First I will talk about Registered Education Savings Plan( RESP) and secondly creating your own financial road map. See event website above for more details.
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Life Aid @ The Columbia
08:00pm -11:30pm
Raising funds and awareness for the New Westminster Hospice Society with a performance celebration of some of the most influential acts in rock music.
Performers from The Great Gig in New West plus guests will be covering acts including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Rod Stewart and more.
Tix are only $30 and available now via the event's website above.
Open Studio Sundays @ Craft Cafe
11:00am -05:00pm
Open Studio Sundays // Ages 6-11 (drop-in cost: $6 per child) from 11am to 1pm
These self-directed drop-in sessions provide access to basic supplies including paper, cutting and pasting materials, paint, markers, and crayons. Participants are welcome to bring any additional supplies they wish to work with or purchase extra materials in shop.
Open Studio Sundays // Ages 12 and over (drop-in cost: $8 per person) from 2pm to 5pm
These self-directed drop-in sessions provide access to basic supplies including paper, pasting materials, cutting tools, pastels, watercolour paints and brushes. Participants are welcome to bring any additional supplies/tools they wish to work with or purchase extra materials in shop.
Please call 604-525-0760 or visit the event's website above for more information.
Meditation & Connection for Women
07:00pm -08:00pm
An evening to nurture your soul. Come explore the depth, beauty and transformative power of meditation. Each meeting will focus on a different type of technique that you can implement in your own practice.
The intention of this group is a shared interest in growth & connection. I am not a meditation guru - I simply have a passion for the practice and love bringing women together. There is power in the group, and I am honoured to share what I learn as I learn it. However, as always, the true transformation and power is already within YOU. My vision is to bring women together to experience this journey together.
Please bring a cushion to sit on, and a blanket if you'd like. A journal may also be helpful.
$5 Contribution - see the event's website above more info and to RSVP
8 Ball Pool Tourney Nights
06:00pm -10:00pm
Love to play pool? Join us for a friendly 8 Ball pool tourney every Monday! Registration starts at 6pm.
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Way Off Broadway Wednesdays @ Heritage Grill
07:00pm -09:00pm
Serving up fresh theatre from the fringes in a casual cabaret setting EVERY WEDNESDAY. New shows weekly at 7:00pm, always at an unbeatable price: Pay-What-You-Want. Hosted by Devon More in The Heritage Grill's Back Room Theatre, the New West. See their facebook page via the event's website above to confirm dates, full listings and more info!
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Rant On Sister!
05:00pm -09:00pm
For International Women's Day cheer on the featured ranters, silent auction, door prizes, cash bar. A fundraiser for Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. For tickets, message the organizers via the event's website above.
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Voices
07:30pm -08:30pm
A ONE-WOMAN IMPROVISED MUSICAL EXPLORING ALL OUR INNER VOICES
As part of Anvil Centre Artist in Residence program, we are proud to present:
VOICES: Free event located on the 4th floor foyer of the Anvil Centre. Please register as seating is limited.
Voices is a 60 minute, one-woman improvised musical exploring the inner voices we all have, from inner mentors to inner critics to our silly inner clowns. Performed by June 2017’s artist in residence Jennifer Pielak with music direction and piano accompaniment by Peter Abando.
Artist/Performer: Jennifer Pielak
Music Director & Piano Accompaniment: Peter Abando
Directors, Coaches & Collaborators: Alison Chisholm and Raina Von Waldenburg
To register see the event's website above.
VSO Tiny Tots
10:00am -01:00pm
Magical Melody Train Ride!
VSO TINY TOTS - NEW WESTMINSTER
Choo, choo! Join us “Down by the Symphony Station” for a magical train ride through the music of Dvorak’s New World. Featuring the sounds of the flute, clarinet, cello and string bass.
2 shows, for tix and additional information please see the event's website above.
Faces of the Fraser: Tom Corsie
01:00pm -03:00pm
A LIFETIME LIVING AND WORKING ON THE FRASER RIVER, featuring a very special guest, Tom Corsie, Vice President, Real Estate, from the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority.
Tom Corsie shares his 34 years of experience working on and around the Fraser River, growing up in New West and working in the Corsie Supplies family business. A noted storyteller armed with a collection of his own photos, Tom will share anecdotes and memories of how industry and trade have changed over the years and what that has meant for local communities, companies and the River itself.
Faces of the Fraser is free with admission to the Centre, but seating is limited so please register in advance!
New West Community Book Exchange
02:00pm -04:00pm
The New West Community Book Exchange is a chance to refresh your book collection and share with the community. Kids books included!
How will it work?
1. Drop off your books:
Preferred option 1) drop off books at the river market from 1-1:45 pm before the exchange begins, so we have time to sort them.
Option 2) I (Ariele) may be able to pickup prior to the event on either Friday, March 9, or the morning of the 10th, if you are in the following areas: Quayside, Downtown, Brow of the Hill, Victoria Hill. If you would like to do this, please send me a private message with your location and preferred day.
2. From 1:00-1:45 pm we will will collect your donations and sort them into genres. Grab a snack at the market while you wait! :)
3. From 2:00-4:00 pm stop by and look for new-to-you books to add to your collection! Don't forget to bring your own re-usable bag.
There is no fee to participate, but it would be appreciated if all those taking books also donate some. We will be in a public space so I'll be working on the honour system.
See the event's website above for more details and how to contact the organizers.
Thanks to River Market for hosting us free of charge! We will be on the upper floor, near the circus school.
Open Studio Sundays @ Craft Cafe
11:00am -05:00pm
Open Studio Sundays // Ages 6-11 (drop-in cost: $6 per child) from 11am to 1pm
These self-directed drop-in sessions provide access to basic supplies including paper, cutting and pasting materials, paint, markers, and crayons. Participants are welcome to bring any additional supplies they wish to work with or purchase extra materials in shop.
Open Studio Sundays // Ages 12 and over (drop-in cost: $8 per person) from 2pm to 5pm
These self-directed drop-in sessions provide access to basic supplies including paper, pasting materials, cutting tools, pastels, watercolour paints and brushes. Participants are welcome to bring any additional supplies/tools they wish to work with or purchase extra materials in shop.
Please call 604-525-0760 or visit the event's website above for more information.
8 Ball Pool Tourney Nights
06:00pm -10:00pm
Love to play pool? Join us for a friendly 8 Ball pool tourney every Monday! Registration starts at 6pm.
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Way Off Broadway Wednesdays @ Heritage Grill
07:00pm -09:00pm
Serving up fresh theatre from the fringes in a casual cabaret setting EVERY WEDNESDAY. New shows weekly at 7:00pm, always at an unbeatable price: Pay-What-You-Want. Hosted by Devon More in The Heritage Grill's Back Room Theatre, the New West. See their facebook page via the event's website above to confirm dates, full listings and more info!
Read MoreRAINBOW TRIVIA
Monthly meet-up for the LGBTQ2+ community and their friends and allies in and around the Royal City. NOTE: RAINBOW TRIVIA is regularly held the second Wednesday of each month at Judge Begbie’s Tavern. Hosted by the RAINBOW EVENT NETWORK, see their facebook page at the event's website above.
Read MoreSt. Patrick's Day @ Paddlewheeler Pub
Friday March 16th:
Comedy Magician Rod Boss 5-8pm
Karaoke & Green Beer for prizes at 8pm
Great food and drink specials
Saturday March 17th:
Drink & Shot specials
Meat Draw 3-5pm
Live Band "On the Rocks" at 8pm
Dance Machine: Battery Opera Performance
All day
Anvil Theatre presents
A UNIQUE PERFORMANCE ENCOUNTER
Dance Machine will take place in the theatre from March 16 – 18.
Public hours are from 2pm – 8pm. These are free events which are attended by simply dropping in.
ma·chine
məˈSHēn/
noun
an apparatus consisting of interrelated parts with separate functions, used in the performance of some kind of work
2. a mechanical apparatus or contrivance; mechanism
3. a device that transmits or modifies force or motion.
A set of simple instructions guide both performers and public. They are:
Change shape
Use what is there
Occupy centre
Relinquish centre
Value the margines
Find rhythm
Don’t be a jerk
Dance Machine is a kinetic sculpture that can be transformed into multiple configurations by the actions and movement of the bodies within it.
Featured Artists:
Michelle Olson
Natalie Tin Yin Gan
Sujit Vajda
Tada Hozumi
Ray Hsu
Aryo Khakpour
Alexa Mardon
Daisy Thompson
Dance Machine was made by Lee Su-feh, Jesse Garlick and Justine A. Chambers
A set of principles govern how artists relate to each other, to the environment and to the public. This Manifesto forms the basis for all encounters as the Dance Machine journeys to different places.
The public is invited to enter: share tasks, play, rest and converse with a small group of artists who act as hosts, guides and facilitators. An embodied experience that has the potential to inspire deep rest as well as mindful play, the Dance Machine can also simply, be a beautiful dynamic object to witness from multiple perspectives.
Co-Producer : Festival Trans-Ameriques
Photographer Trung Dung Nguyen courtesy of Festival Trans-Ameriques
Be the Change: Changing Attitudes | Seeking Solutions | Taking Action
All day
Stenberg College is hosting Be the Change, a free conference aimed at Changing Attitudes, Seeking Solutions, Taking Action. Over two days, our lineup of renowned and experienced speakers will discuss: Truth and Reconciliation, Homelessness, The Opioid Crisis and Resistance, Resilience & Recovery. This conference aims to promote solutions-based dialogue and provide the tools to make a positive difference in the lives of people who struggle with mental health and addictions challenges. The time to act is now – educate and empower yourself and others. Be the change and make the world a better place.
Speakers include Hon. Judy Darcy (MLA, Minister for Mental Health); Dina Lambright (Aboriginal Health Lead, Fraser Health); Duane Howard (Spiritual Advisor, Cultural Healer & Actor); Chief Ernie Crey (Cheam First Nation); Judy Graves (Housing & Homelessness Advocate); Stefania Seccia (Journalist/Managing Editor, Megaphone Magazine); David Wells (Chair of Aboriginal Homeless Steering Committee); Shayne Williams (Executive Director, Lookout Housing & Health Society); Michelle Jansen (Founder, Brandon Jansen Foundation); Darwin Fisher (Program Coordinator, Insite, PHS Community Services Society); Dr. Christy Sutherland (MD CCFP dABAM, Medical Director, PHS Community Services Society); Dr. Evan Wood (MD, PhD, ABIM, FRCPC, ABAM Diplomat, BC Centre on Substance Abuse); Hon. Melanie Mark (MLA, Minister of Advanced Education); Dr. Vikki Reynolds (PhD, RCC); and Bif Naked (Rock Star, Writer, Humanitarian, Motivational Speaker).
Please register at the event's website above.
St. Patricks Day Shenanigans @ Terminal Pub
11:00am -11:00pm
Irish breakfast all day, Guinness on tap, swag and giveaways plus green beer!
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St. Patricks Day Celebration @ Kelly O'Bryans
11:00am -11:30pm
For every Molson product (Canadian, Rickards Red, Heineken or Granville Island Pale Ale) you receive a ballot entry. Draw is done every week! Prize on St. Patricks Day is a 65" inch tv.
St. Patricks Day @ Hops Pub
06:00pm -11:30pm
Wear your best St. Paddy's Day costume to get a free shot!
DJ spinning 6pm til late
Great food specials & Guinnes on Tap
Pondercast Live Vancouver
07:30pm -10:00pm
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8:00pm
Pondercast is the latest project from Laurie Brown. After 10 years hosting The Signal on CBC Radio2, she has moved into the podcast realm with Pondercast and is hitting stages across Canada with her Pondercast partner; musician and composer Joshua Van Tassel.
Come be part of a live Pondercast recording as Laurie spins stories, real and imagined, to spark up the night in a show created just for you.
Beer and wine sales will be available
This event has limited space available so purchase tickets in advance. All tickets are general admission and some people will be required to stand as chairs are available first come first serve. See more info and get your tix at the event's website above.
St. Paddy's Day @ Judge Begbies & Heritage Grill
08:00pm -11:30pm
We're celebrating the GREEN St Paddy's Day
with the BLUES!!!
The Columbia strip's Golden Mile is havin' a BLUES party with MUD BAY BLUES rocking The Heritage and COREY LAVIGNE & THE BLUES MACHINE playing Begbie's Tavern down the road!
Both shows are free!!
8pm to midnight.
Reservations are highly recommended.
604-759-0819
Open Studio Sundays @ Craft Cafe
11:00am -05:00pm
Open Studio Sundays // Ages 6-11 (drop-in cost: $6 per child) from 11am to 1pm
These self-directed drop-in sessions provide access to basic supplies including paper, cutting and pasting materials, paint, markers, and crayons. Participants are welcome to bring any additional supplies they wish to work with or purchase extra materials in shop.
Open Studio Sundays // Ages 12 and over (drop-in cost: $8 per person) from 2pm to 5pm
These self-directed drop-in sessions provide access to basic supplies including paper, pasting materials, cutting tools, pastels, watercolour paints and brushes. Participants are welcome to bring any additional supplies/tools they wish to work with or purchase extra materials in shop.
Please call 604-525-0760 or visit the event's website above for more information.
8 Ball Pool Tourney Nights
06:00pm -10:00pm
Love to play pool? Join us for a friendly 8 Ball pool tourney every Monday! Registration starts at 6pm.
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SPRING BREAK at FRDC: Kids can Journey Through the Fraser during Spring Break!
10:00am -04:00pm
SPRING BREAK at FRDC March 20-24: Children ages 2-12 + parents are taken on a journey into the past mimicking Simon Fraser’s journey of the Fraser River.
Inspired by Simon Fraser’s journey down the Fraser River, our Spring Break 2018 event takes children ages 2-12 and parents on a journey into the past. Mimicking Simon Fraser’s journey, each day of the week will be themed a different place he visited along the Fraser River.
During the week and on Saturday, kids will be given a passport to document their journey. This “Passport to the Past’ will be a booklet listing daily activities, games, films and exhibits to check out for the day.
DAY THEMES
When:
Day 1: March 20th – Prince George
Day 2: March 21st – Quesnel
Day 3: March 22nd – Williams Lake
Day 4: March 23rd – Lower Mainland
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: General Admission to the Centre
All this leads up to the big event – Saturday, March 24th will be a combination of all the prior day themes and include a look at New Westminster today!
EVENT DAY
When: March 24th – “Past to Present”
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Cost:
$6.00 per person
$18.00 family pass (2 adults & 2 children)
Children under 2 years of age are free
Pre-registration is not required for Spring Break 2018’s Journey Through the Fraser, so kids and parents can simply drop in between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Paint Nite @ Stefano's
07:00pm -09:30pm
The event begins promptly at the start time listed above. Please allow extra time to find parking and get settled. If you're coming with a group (yay, how fun!) make sure you arrive early to get seats together - it's first come, first serve. If you're planning to eat dinner before the event, please arrive ONE HOUR before the event starts.
Events last approximately two hours, at the end of which you get to take home your new masterpiece.
* Questions about your ticket? Please contact Paint Nite customer service at info@paintnite.com.
*No food or drink is included with your ticket price, and must be purchased at the restaurant. Please note, this is NOT A BYOB event.
Get your tix now at the event's website above
Way Off Broadway Wednesdays @ Heritage Grill
07:00pm -09:00pm
Serving up fresh theatre from the fringes in a casual cabaret setting EVERY WEDNESDAY. New shows weekly at 7:00pm, always at an unbeatable price: Pay-What-You-Want. Hosted by Devon More in The Heritage Grill's Back Room Theatre, the New West. See their facebook page via the event's website above to confirm dates, full listings and more info!
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Health and Wellness Seminar @ Network Hub
06:00pm -08:00pm
Join us for an evening workshop on clean eating and food preparation lead by Sidney Shindle, Holistic Nutritionist and Wellness Consultant. Samples included!
Seating is limited, so please RSVP ASAP via the event's website above. This is a free event.
Open Studio Sundays @ Craft Cafe
11:00am -05:00pm
Open Studio Sundays // Ages 6-11 (drop-in cost: $6 per child) from 11am to 1pm
These self-directed drop-in sessions provide access to basic supplies including paper, cutting and pasting materials, paint, markers, and crayons. Participants are welcome to bring any additional supplies they wish to work with or purchase extra materials in shop.
Open Studio Sundays // Ages 12 and over (drop-in cost: $8 per person) from 2pm to 5pm
These self-directed drop-in sessions provide access to basic supplies including paper, pasting materials, cutting tools, pastels, watercolour paints and brushes. Participants are welcome to bring any additional supplies/tools they wish to work with or purchase extra materials in shop.
Please call 604-525-0760 or visit the event's website above for more information.
Rainbow Afternoon Beer Bash
The snow is gone, blossoms are blossoming and friends are coming together for an afternoon of pints! Bring a guest or two and come on down to Judge Begbies for great conversation and fun.
About the Rainbow Event Network: We organize events for the LGBTQ2+ and allies. Events are in New West and its neighbours. HAPPY HOUR, TRIVIA, DINING, KARAOKE, BEER BUST meet-ups monthly.
RSVP via the event's website above.
8 Ball Pool Tourney Nights
06:00pm -10:00pm
Love to play pool? Join us for a friendly 8 Ball pool tourney every Monday! Registration starts at 6pm.
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Old Crow Comedy Sho. v8
08:00pm -11:00pm
New West's Newest Comedy Show featuring Megan Milton's friends and very good comedians she's paying to pretend are her friends.
This month The Old Crow Comedy Sho. Features Headliner Patrick Maliha
Sam Tonning
Julia Stretch
Dave Harris
John Guy
Robert Peng
Heather Jordan Ross
Music from Paul Fenz
Tix are $5, see more info at the event's website above.
The Hunt is On @ River Market
All day
River Market & The Stage New West are bringing the Easter Bunny to town early this year!
Here’s how to play!
Get your ballot from outside River Market Administration.
Search both levels of River Market looking around and around the shops to find a minimum of 15 of 20 trivia answers and write them all on your ballot.
Fill out your contact information neatly and place it in the ballot box located outside River Market Administration.
Grand Prize: Free Summer Camp at The Stage!
2nd & 3rd Prizes: Exciting gift baskets from River Market shops.
Special bonus: All entries receive $10 off a Stage Summer Camp
Way Off Broadway Wednesdays @ Heritage Grill
07:00pm -09:00pm
Serving up fresh theatre from the fringes in a casual cabaret setting EVERY WEDNESDAY. New shows weekly at 7:00pm, always at an unbeatable price: Pay-What-You-Want. Hosted by Devon More in The Heritage Grill's Back Room Theatre, the New West. See their facebook page via the event's website above to confirm dates, full listings and more info!
Read MoreRAINBOW KARAOKE
Monthly meet-up for the local LGBTQ2+ community and their friends, neighbours and allies. Regularly scheduled for the last Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm. NOTE: Hosted by the RAINBOW EVENT NETWORK (Facebook Community Page; no website).
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Ghostly New Westminster Tour
08:00pm -09:00pm
Join us in BC's original capital for a spine-tingling journey through history and the paranormal. You will hear all about the BC's legendary Hanging Judge, One of BC's oldest houses, a haunted tattoo parlour and much more. This 90 minute walking tour will be a night of story-telling you aren't soon to forget!
**please note that New Westminster is built on a large hill. We will be scaling that hill so good walking shoes and the ability to walk up steep hills are required.
See the event's website above for more information and to book your tix ($20) for various dates.
Open Studio Sundays @ Craft Cafe
11:00am -05:00pm
Open Studio Sundays // Ages 6-11 (drop-in cost: $6 per child) from 11am to 1pm
These self-directed drop-in sessions provide access to basic supplies including paper, cutting and pasting materials, paint, markers, and crayons. Participants are welcome to bring any additional supplies they wish to work with or purchase extra materials in shop.
Open Studio Sundays // Ages 12 and over (drop-in cost: $8 per person) from 2pm to 5pm
These self-directed drop-in sessions provide access to basic supplies including paper, pasting materials, cutting tools, pastels, watercolour paints and brushes. Participants are welcome to bring any additional supplies/tools they wish to work with or purchase extra materials in shop.
Please call 604-525-0760 or visit the event's website above for more information.
8 Ball Pool Tourney Nights
06:00pm -10:00pm
Love to play pool? Join us for a friendly 8 Ball pool tourney every Monday! Registration starts at 6pm.
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