Love it or not, Valentine’s Day offers no shortage of things to do in New West. Check out our Top 8 things to do in New West this weekend. Here are our suggestions for Feb. 13 to 15.
1. Check out Nearly Neil (Bobby Bruce) when he performs Neil Diamond classics on Friday, Feb. 13 at the Paddlewheeler Pub in River Market. Bobby Bruce has been entertaining audiences in B.C. (and internationally) for years. Kick start your weekend with some familiar songs from Neil Diamond’s repertoire.
2. Hit the dance floor at the Latino Dance Party at St. Barnabas Church, which features music by DJ La Salsomana, dance lessons and performances, raffles and prizes, and refreshments and food. The Turn Up The Heat fundraiser takes place on Saturday, Feb. 14 starting at 7 p.m. The event is raising funds to help cover the costs of replacing four furnaces at the St. Barnabas church and hall. Tickets are $20 and available at the church office, 1010 Fifth Ave. For more information, call 604-526-6646.
3. Explore mad love at Amour Fou, the new exhibit at the New Media Gallery in Anvil Centre. The opening reception, which features work by 11 international artists (including some adult content), includes complimentary chocolate and a cash bar. You’re welcome to attend the grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 777 Columbia St.
4. Pop into the Bloom Bloom Room flower studio’s Valentine’s Flower pop-up on Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14. Pop & Dot Studios at 459 East Columbia St. is hosting the event that aims to promote small business, build community relations and make for a fun day. The pop-up flower market takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days – or until blooms last.
5. Learn about old-time valentines and make your own cards to give to those who love. The Victorian Valentine Family Drop-In takes place on Saturday Feb. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the New Westminster Museum at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Admission is by donation.
6. Pick out a new outfit at St. Barnabas Thrift Store’s Valentine’s Day sale, where you can fill a bag with clothes, shoes and handbags for the bargain price of $5. The sale is taking place on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1010 Fifth Ave.
7. Make a reservation at one of the many restaurants around town and enjoy Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart. New Westminster is home to an eclectic array of restaurant offerings – in all corners of the city.
8. Catch New West’s own Brennan Cuff starring as Gomez Addams in the Align Entertainment production of The Addams Family, onstage at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave. in Burnaby this weekend (Thursdays to Sundays until Feb. 21). Shows at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $37.50 regular, $25 for students and seniors – buy at www.alignentertainment.ca.
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