1. Get up and dance at the Arts Starts Learn to Square Dance with Paul Silveria event at River Market on Sunday Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Silveria, who has been playing banjo and calling square dances for a decade, will get beginning dancers aged five and older up and dancing at River Market 810 Quayside Dr. It’s a popular program, so it’s advised you arrive a little early to ensure you don’t miss out.
2. Check out Call Mr. Robeson, which tells the story of actor, singer and civil rights campaigner Paul Robeson. The production, taking place in the Anvil Centre theatre, includes some of Robeson’s passionate speeches and songs, including a rendition of Ol’ Man River. It’s taking place on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m., Friday Feb. 26 at 1 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 or $35, pus service charges, and are available at www.ticketsnw.ca.
3. Enjoy Family Fun Day, an all-ages event at the New Westminster Museum in Anvil Centre. The event, taking place on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., is by donation. Do crafts and activities that help you learn how the various cultures of New Westminster celebrate holidays throughout the year. Anvil Centre is at 777 Columbia St.
4. Take a stroll down the Boulevard Gardens of New Westminster, a new exhibition in the community art space at Anvil Centre. The Garden Gals, members of the New Westminster Horticultural Society, have combined their love of gardening and art in this exhibition. Anvil Centre is open daily from 10 am. to 5 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.
5. Get inspired and entertained at PechaKucha New West, which is celebrating its 10th event by bringing back 10 presenters from past events to share their projects, inspirations and passions. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. with music (and food and drinks for purchase), followed by presentations at 7:30 p.m. It’s all taking place at River Market. Tickets are $7.50 and available at pechakucha.org/cities/new-westminster. (Note: This event has sold out since the Record's presstime but a waiting list is taking names in case more tickets open up.)
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