Whether you’re in the mood for a mellow evening at the movies or an action-packed festival, you’ll want to stick around New West this weekend. We are continuing with our popular feature, The Record’s Top Five (or More) Things to Do This Weekend and offer the following suggestions for Aug. 15 to 17.
1) Sing along to Grease, at the Summer Movie Series on Friday, Aug. 15. You’re the One That I Want, Greased Lightingand Hopelessly Devoted to Youare among the hits from the 1978 classic starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta.The stadium doors open at 7 p.m. and the movies get underway at dusk – approximately 8:30 p.m. In case of poor weather, call 604-527-4634 to check on the status of the movie.
2) Find some treasures and enjoy the festivities of the Quayside Community Festival and Sale on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. About 200 tables and booths, music on three stages, a kids’ zone, a dog wash and pet centre and food are among the offerings at this annual festival. For details, visit www.quaysideboard.com
3) Party in the streetsat the New West Pride Columbia Street Party on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 3 to 8 p.m. outside the Columbia SkyTrain station. The street party on Columbia Street includes live entertainment, a kids’ zone, a busker stage, movies, vendors and more. Now in its fifth year, New West Pride has made a move from Tipperary Park to Columbia Street for its main event. For more information, visit www.newwestpride.ca.
4) Grab an umbrella and hit the beachat Westminster Pier Park. The urban beach at the waterfront park is expected to be open by Friday, Aug. 15 – but final touches and permanent umbrellas and hammocks won’t be installed until a bit later. If it’s sunny, bring a beach umbrella downtown and soak up the riverfront experience. The urban beach is located on the eastern section of the park known as the timber wharf.
5) Enjoy a day of fun, food and friendship at the Journey Home Community’s seventh annual summer picnic.
The event, which is for Journey Home families, staff, volunteers and friends, takes place on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Moody Park. Bring some food and drinks for your family and join the fun. Journey Home.
For more information about the organization, visit www.journeyhomecommunity.ca.
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