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What's happening in New West this weekend? Top picks for Oct. 19 to 21

1. Check out this year’s lineup of documentaries, feature films and short films at the New West Film Fest 2018, running from Friday, Oct. 19 to Sunday, Oct. 21. Along with movie screenings at Landmark Cinema 10 (800 Carnarvon St.
George Garrett CKNW
George Garrett, aka The Intrepid Reporter with CKNW, puts in an appearance in TALK!, a documentary that will launch this weekend's three-day New West Film Fest.

1. Check out this year’s lineup of documentaries, feature films and short films at the New West Film Fest 2018, running from Friday, Oct. 19 to Sunday, Oct. 21. Along with movie screenings at Landmark Cinema 10 (800 Carnarvon St.), the three-day festival includes an opening night party and a Q&A with filmmakers. Ticket and movie details at www.newwestfilmfest.ca.

2. Support the Royal City Hyacks Football Club’s offerings for local kids at this year’s Hyack Football Tailgate Auction on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at La Perla Ballroom in River Market. The event includes a beer- and wine-tasting reception, live entertainment, silent auction, dinner, door prizes, raffles and a live auction. Tickets are $70 and available at www.hyackfootballtailgateauction.com.

3. Vote for your next mayor, council and school board in the 2018 civic election on Saturday, Oct. 20. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 16 locations around the city. You can find a list of polling stations on the General Local Elections page at www.newwestcity.ca. If you think you may not be on the voters list, be sure to bring two pieces of ID.

4. Shop till you drop at the New West Craft fall market on Saturday, Oct. 20, where you’ll find more than 25 artists and makers selling handmade goods. It runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr.

5. Wrap up the weekend with some laughs at The Lab: An Improv Jam Night at the Heritage Grill back room theatre, 447 Columbia St. The show, taking place at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21, allows improvisers of all skill levels to mix it up on stage with members of The Radical and other improvisers from around the region. If you want to take part, arrive by 6:45 p.m. to sign up or contact radicalimprov@gmail.comfor more details.

6. Join Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours to celebrate Oktoberfest on a riverboat tour on Friday, Oct. 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. There will be music, pub-style menu, and drinks available for purchase in the theme of Oktoberfest on the tour. Tickets are $39.95 (plus tax) and available at 604-525-4465 or www.vancouverpaddlewheeler.com.

Email your Top 5 ideas to calendar@newwestrecord.ca or tmcmanus@newwestrecord.ca. You can also check out our full arts and events calendar listings on our website's homepage at www.newwestrecord.ca.