1. Start the weekend early and check out the flicks at NewWest FilmFest 2016, taking place Oct. 20 to 22 at Landmark Cinemas New Westminster. A festival pass for screenings of all of the features and short films is $35 and includes entry to Saturday’s after-party at CG Masters School of 3D Animation, while tickets to individual shows are $8 or $5 for seniors and students. (Pictured is Waiting for B, a documentary that plays tonight.) The cinemas are located at the Shops at New West station. For ticket and movie information, go to www.newwestfilmfest.ca.
2. Celebrate the 125th anniversary of the New Westminster Electrical Utility at an open house on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m, with memorabilia, a barbecue and a chance to see all of the department’s vehicles. The electrical yard is 905 First St.
3. Dance and sing the night away at the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) dance at St. Barnabas Church on Saturday, Oct. 22, starting at 6:30 p.m. The fundraiser includes entertainment, free fiesta food, a raffle, door prizes and a prize for best Day of the Dead costume. Tickets are $25, or $10 for seniors, children and people on low incomes and are available at the hall at 1010 Fifth Ave.
4. Learn about indian pottery at a screening of Beyond the Wheel by the New Westminster Museum and the Asian Film Education Society. The screening, part of the museum’s feature exhibition Ornamenting the Ordinary: Crafts of South Asia, is followed by a panel discussion on how the ideas presented may apply to New West. To RSVP for the screening (cite number 152980), call 604-527-4640. It’s taking place on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at River Market.
5. Pop in to Steel & Oak Brewing Co. for a day of live music, beer, food and vinyl at Analog: Pop Up Vinyl Shop, were indie labels will be set up in the brewery with crates of records showcasing B.C.’s local talent for visitors to peruse. It’s happening on Sunday, Oct. 23 from noon to 4 p.m. at 1319 Third Ave.
6. Take a stroll down memory lane with the Class of ’59, a concert featuring the music of Elvis, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jackie Wilson, the Everly Brothers and more. The Early Years of Rock ’n’ Roll concert is on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre. For tickets, call 604-521-5050 or go to www.masseytheatre.com.
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