1. Savour the sounds of electronic music featuring local DJs and musicians at Social Medium Vol. 2, which takes place on Saturday, April 22 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Old Crow Coffee Co., 655 Front St. Local synth musician Hargow will be releasing his cassette and performing live to start out the evening, followed by DJs Mutes Ito and Rob Hay.
2. Enjoy an afternoon of vinyl shopping and sipping craft beer at this weekend’s Analog: Pop Up Vinyl Shop on Saturday, April 22 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 52 Sixth St. You’ll be able to check out indie and electronic records from various labels, sip on beer from Steel & Oak Brewing Co. and listen to live performances.
3. Join pro wrestler Jake "the Snake" Roberts at a Survivors Supporting Survivors fundraiser at Lafflines Comedy Club on Friday, April 21 at 8 p.m. The event helps victims of childhood sexual abuse. Tickets are $25 for regular seating or VIP for $50. Info at www.supportingsurvivors.ca and tickets at www.lafflines.com.
4. Head to the New Media Gallery at Anvil Centre for Fresh Talk: Brink on Saturday, April 22 from 2 to 4 p.m., when Zoë Druick, Micheal Vonn and Kate Hennessy have a conversation on a wide range of topics related to the latest exhibit. See www.newmediagallery.ca.
5. Paint a picture at the Van Gogh Blossoms Painting Paint and Sip Night at 100 Braid St. Studios, where artist Iris Mes Low will take you step by step through a painting based on van Gogh’s Almond Blossoms, while you enjoy a glass of wine or beer and light appies. It’s on Friday, April 21 from 7 to 9:30 p.m., $45 for adults or $60 for two adults. Register at www.eventbrite.ca (search for van Gogh Blossoms).
6. Shop for treasures at the New Westminster Downtown Residents’ Association flea market on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Holy Trinity Cathedral hall, 514 Carnarvon St.
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