1. Take a seat and enjoy the Music by the River series, with this weekend’s performer, Bruce Andrews. This busking-style music program occurs on Saturday, April 23 from noon to 2 p.m. at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Andrews has been busking around the Lower Mainland for seven years and is sure to provide a great afternoon of entertainment.
2. Check out the Master Series featuring Jack Campbell, a retrospective of his work at the Plaskett Gallery in the Massey Theatre complex, which runs until April 28. Campbell, whose work is in collections throughout North America and Europe, had a studio at River Market for many years. The Plaskett Gallery is at 735 Eighth Ave. and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Better yet, buy a ticket to Royal City Musical Theatre’s Fiddler on the Roof (which ends this weekend) and check it out at intermission.
3. Drop by St. Aidan’s Church’s annual swap meet and bake sale, 1320 Seventh Ave. on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and see what kind of treats and deals you can find.
4. Groove to the sounds of The Phonix, who are performing in the RedBar Lounge at Starlight Casino on Friday and Saturday night at 9 p.m. You can hit the dance floor and enjoy tunes from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse and Adele. Starlight Casino is at 350 Gifford St. in Queensborough.
5. Head to the Gallery in Queen’s Park to see A Dark Shape on the Horizon, an exhibit featuring the work of Curtis Grahauer until April 30. The gallery is open Thursdays to Sundays from 1 to 5 pm. and Wednesdays from 1 to 8 p.m. The gallery is in Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park.
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