1. Watch how the line between performer and audience member is blurred when battery opera performance’s Dance Machine comes to Anvil Centre March 16 to 18. Both a dance work and a kinetic sculpture, Dance Machine is a free, drop-in event running from 2 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to share tasks, play, rest and converse with a small group of artists who act as hosts, guides and facilitators. Anvil Centre is at 777 Columbia St. Info at www.anvilcentre.com.
2. Tune in to the latest project from Laurie Brown (formerly of The Signal on CBC Radio2), whose Pondercast is hitting stages across Canada. Joined by Pondercast partner, musician and composer Joshua Van Tassel, Brown will spin stories at the live Pondercast recording on Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Beer and wine sales will be available. The event has limited space (and limited seating so some people will be required to stand). Tickets are $22.50 and must be purchased in advance at Eventbrite.ca (search for Pondercast with Laurie Brown).
3. Educate and empower yourself to make the world a better place at Be the Change, a free two-day event hosted by Stenberg College. The event, taking place on Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17 at Anvil Centre, features 12 speakers on topics like truth and reconciliation, homelessness, the opioid crisis, resilience and recovery. Info and registration at www.stenbergcollege.com/event/bethechange.
4. Enjoy an evening of live music when John Reischman and the Pine Siskins perform at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park on Friday, March 16 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. This group of world-class instrumentalists perform original and traditional fiddle tunes rooted in bluegrass and old-time music. Tickets for this all-ages event are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets at pinesiskins.brownpapertickets.com.
5. Attend a play that examines how many lives are interconnected – and the little girl whose experiences threads them all together when Lion in the Streets takes to the stage at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre at Douglas College. Shows run from March 16 to 23 for this production, which has disturbing subject matter and is for viewers aged 17 and up. Tickets are $10 to $20. For show times and tickets go to www.brownpapertickets.com and search for Lion in the streets.
6. Head to one of the many watering holes around town and enjoy some fun on St. Patrick’s Day, a day celebrating the patron saint of Ireland. Need some suggestions? How about Carlos O’Bryan’s Pub next to Hyack Square, the Paddlewheeler Pub in River Market, Union Jack Public House or the Sapperton District Taphouse?.
Email your Top 5 ideas to [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also check out our full arts and events calendar listings on our website's homepage at www.newwestrecord.ca.
