Wondering where you can ring in 2016 in New West? We’ve surfed the Net and rounded up a few things you might want to consider for Dec. 31.
Cruise the Fraser with the Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours on Thursday, Dec. 31 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:20 a.m. This cruise is for folks aged 19 and up. For more information, visit www.vancouverpaddlewheeler.com.
Swing into 2016 at the Royal City Swing’s gathering at the Sapperton Pensioners Hall, which features live music by The Palomars and band breaks by DJ Jose. The tiki theme night is $35 per person. For more details on the event at 318 Keary St., check out Royal City Swing on Facebook.
Rock in the new year with the Day Trippers, a popular Beatles tribute band. They’re playing at the Paddlewheeler Pub in River Market on New Year’s Eve. Tickets are $20 and include party favours and champagne at midnight.
Hit the dancefloor at The Columbia when Billy Dixon and his Soul Train Express, plus the So Tight Band, take to the stage on New Year’s Eve. Doors open at 7 p.m. at 530 Columbia St. Early bird tickets are $50 or $75 at the door. For tickets, call 604-522-4500.
Head to one of the watering holes to ring in 2016. Union Jack Public House (525 Seventh St.) starts its festivities at 4 p.m. with New Westminster’s bagpipe band to celebrate the Scottish New Year and kicks the party into high gear after 8 p.m. ($10 include party favours and free champagne toast at midnight); River’s Reach Pub’s (320 Sixth St.) event features champagne, door prizes, party favours and live R&B music and a three-course meal for $39.99.
Buzz down to the Heritage Grill where The Wasps (Stingin’ Hornets) are playing rockabilly tunes on New Year’s Eve. The Heritage Grill is at 447 Columbia St. For info, call 604-759-0819.
Laugh in 2016 at Lafflines Comedy Club with Kyle Jones. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show is at 9 p.m. After that you can dance the night away, get party favours and enjoy champagne at midnight. Tickets are $39.95. For more info visit www.lafflines.com.
Make a reservation and enjoy a nice dinner out at one of the many restaurants in the Royal City. Wild Rice at River Market, Stefanos or El Santo on Columbia Street, the Boathouse at the Quay and the Hub at the Shops at New West are just a few of the local places for foodies to celebrate the arrival of 2016. You should reserve your tickets quick before they’re booked up for the night.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Starlight Casino in Queensborough, where you can enjoy dinner, music and more. The RedBar Lounge has live music by Dr. Strangelove, while the Match eatery has live music by the Young Executives. For details visit www.starlightcasino.ca.
