1. Check out the Dominion exhibition at the New Media Gallery before it’s gone. The exhibition, which brings together video, electronic media, appropriated material, sound and light from four internationally acclaimed artists, runs until Oct. 1. The gallery is on the third floor of Anvil Centre (777 Columbia St.) and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays.
2. Listen and/or participate in free live play reading at Scripts and Sips at Anvil Centre on Friday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. Willing participants will have their roles chosen from a hat just prior to the reading, and folks will be able to sip on a beverage especially chosen to match the play.
3. Brainstorm ideas about the housing crisis at the Housing Hackathon on Friday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. at Billard Architecture, 42 Begbie St. Join local Realtors, architects, developers, non-profits and community members in coming up with bold and creative solutions, as well as best practices from other parts of the world. The focus of the event is on rental housing and solutions will be forwarded to appropriate levels of government and/or organizations.
4. Take in the final weekend of the Feast on the Fraser foodie extravaganza, where you can take an urban foodie tour or enjoy a wine and dine on the Fraser boat tour. For more details and tickets, visit www.tourismnewwestminster.com.
5. Support the Seniors Services Society at its Evening in Tuscany fundraiser, featuring an Italian-inspired dinner and show at La Perla Ballroom at River Market on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 and available at www.seniorsservicessociety.ca or 604-520-6621.
6. Head to Massey Theatre for the Mushtari Begum Festival of Indian classical music and dance on Saturday, Sept. 30. A full lineup of all performers can be found at www.mbfestival.ca. Tickets are available at the Massey Theatre box office (Tuesday to Saturday from noon to 6 p.m.) and at www.ticketsnw.ca. Massey Theatre is at 735 Eighth Ave.
7. Wash, chop, press and drink apples at the New West Apple Press Fest on Sunday, Oct. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at Lord Kelvin Elementary School, 1010 Hamilton St. Bring a jar and take home some fresh-pressed apple cider at this free event that includes games and live music. Details on the New West Apple Press Fest page on Facebook.
8. Explore the locations of New Westminster’s early saloons, bars and cafÉs along Front and Columbia streets on a walking tour with the city’s museum curator on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. It’s a precursor to the museum’s upcoming exhibition Bottoms Up: The Cultures of Drink in the Royal City. The tour begins at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Register at 604-527-4640 (code 160206.)
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