1. Keep the weekend going and celebrate Family Day in New Westminster by taking in a wide range of events happening around town all day long on Monday, Feb. 12. Pick up a “road map” brochure at local recreation facilities and get details on free events taking place at venues like the Queensborough Community Centre, Centennial Community Centre, Anvil Centre, River Market, Samson V Maritime Museum, Fraser River Discovery Centre, Moody Park Arena, Canada Games Pool, Century House, the New West Youth Centre and the city’s greenhouse in Queen’s Park. Details at www.newwestcity.ca (click on Feb. 12 on the events calendar).
2. Enjoy live performances and interactive arts activities for the whole family at Massey Madness Family Arts Fest on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Performances include Axis Theatre, Travis Bernhardt, Cause & Effect Circus, Capricorn Theatre and more. For details about passes and tickets, visit www.masseytheatre.com.
3. Get groovy and dress in ‘60’s style at the Swingin’ Sixties Show featuring music by Georgia Dolly and Dan O (Dolly Parton and Roy Orbison) and March Hare at the Swingin’ Sixties Show at the Union Jack Public House on Sunday, Feb. 11 at 9 p.m. Union Jack Public House is at 525 Seventh St.
4. Take in some live music at the Heritage Grill, where Blackberry Wood (circus rock) performs on Friday, Feb. 9, Sandy Bone & The Breakdown (roots and blues) play on Saturday, Feb. 10 and The Top Boost (rock) take to the stage on Sunday, Feb. 11. Shows get underway at 8 p.m. at 447 Columbia St.
5. Celebrate love and friendship with artist Joanna Lovett, whose collection of handcrafted sterling silver, gold and bronze jewelry is on display at the Van Dop Gallery, 421 Richmond St. You’ll be able to meet Lovett and see her entire collection on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the gallery.
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