1. Celebrate family day on Monday, Feb. 8 with all sorts of fun events at a variety of venues around town. Anvil Centre, River Market and Fraser River Discovery Centre are home to entertainment, exhibits and activities, but the city is also offering events at many of its recreation facilities. For a full list, check out www.tinyurl.com/NWFamilyDay2016.
2. Check out Little One at the Anvil Centre Theatre, a suspenseful psycho-drama by Hannah Moscovitch, who has been called Canada’s hottest young playwright. In the play, six-year-old Aaron has to learn to “love” his monster of a sister when the family adopts four-year-old Claire (as told through the voices of the now-adult characters). Performances take place on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. For tickets, go to www.ticketsnw.ca or call 604-521-5050.
3. Help shape the future of the McBride-Sapperton and Massey Victoria Heights neighbourhoods at the city’s Your Future Neighbourhood workshop on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Richard McBride Elementary School, 331 Richmond St. The city wants your input on growth and housing as part of the development of the new official community plan. Call 604-527-4532 to register.
4. Get inspired at Inspirational Day, where Dr. Davidicus Wong will share his inspirational look on life, the Century House Singers will spread some inspirational song, senior comedians will share inspirational humour and more. It’s all taking place on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Century House, 620 Eighth St. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 604-519-1066.
5. Take the kids to Massey Theatre to hear Charlotte and Matt Diamond and the Hug Bug Band on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. They’ll be celebrating the release of their new CD, Diamonds by the Sea.For tickets, go to www.ticketsnw.ca or call 604-521-5050.
6. Head to one of the local watering holes and watch Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, Feb. 7. The Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos will kick off at 3:30 p.m., but you’ll probably want to get a seat earlier to beat the crowds. Match Eatery at the Starlight Casino, the Hub New West, the Paddlewheeler at River Market are among the local pubs hosting Super Sunday bashes.
Email your Top 5 ideas to tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca or calendar@newwestrecord.ca. You can also check out our full arts and events calendar listings at www.newwestrecord.ca.
