1. Shake off the winter doldrums at Inspiration Day at Century House on Saturday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local seniors will get some inspiration through presentations by Dr. Davidicus Wong and the Laughter Zone 101 senior comics, enjoy some healthy snacks and try a mindfulness activity. Tickets are $6.50 for Century House members and $8 for non-members. (Tickets are nearly sold out and unlikely to be available at the door.) For more information, call 604-519-1066.
2. Support the New West Hospice Society and listen to some great music at the same time. The Life Aid fundraiser, featuring musicians covering acts including The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Rod Stewart and more, is on Saturday, March 3 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St. Tickets are $35 and available at www.eventbrite.ca (search for LifeAid).
3. Get inspired at PechaKucha New West Volume 18 on Saturday, March 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Ten speakers will present 20 slides for 20 seconds – on topics they’re passionate about. Enjoy local craft beer and wine and mingle with fellow attendees in the lobby starting at 7 p.m. and then head to the theatre for the show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10, $17 for admission with wine, or $15 for admission with beer and are available at www.ticketsnw.ca.
4. Glam it up and watch the Oscars in style at the New Westminster Hyack Festival Association’s Oscar Night fundraiser on Sunday, March 4 at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park. Walk the red carpet, enjoy some yummy food andentertainment by comedian Richard Lett, cast ballots for the Best and Worst Dressed star on the red carpet, bid for item in a silent auction and raffle and more. Tickets are $99 and available at www.hyackfestival.com/onight. You can walk the red carpet starting at 3 p.m., enjoy entertainment at 4 p.m. and watch the Academy Awards from 5 to 8:30 p.m.
5. Shop for some new attire and support a cause that helps local students get gussied up for their graduation at You Wear It Well’s sale on Saturday, March 3 from noon to 2 p.m. at Fraser River Middle School, 800 Queens Ave. The group is selling off some of the inventory that isn’t suitable for grads – including many designer brand cocktail length dresses, shoes, jewelry, accessories and more.
6. Enjoy a night of laughs when Fused: The Epic Improv Team-up returns to the Heritage Grill’s Back Room. Two comedy troupe’s will perform and then team up for a night of entertainment. It’s on Friday, March 2 at 8 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Tickets are $8 in advance at theradicalvan.eventbrite.com or $10 cash at the door.
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