1. “Become animal” at the New Media Gallery in Anvil Centre, where its latest exhibition, Germinal, brings artists from the United States, Spain, Korea and the United Kingdom together for an exhibition that celebrates the power of the imagination. The exhibitions includes three installations by six artists and incorporates hybrid creatures, hybrid word and hybrid languages. Interested? The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (and until 8 p.m. on Thursdays) at 777 Columbia St.
2. Sign up kids aged six to 13 for the Football Frenzy, where they’ll take part in a full-day football camp featuring CFL quarterback Travis Lulay, learn the fundamentals of the sport, have fun and make new friends. A fundraiser for KidSport, the event also includes lunch, a free T-shirt, a souvenir football and more. Football Frenzy costs $25 per person and takes place on Sunday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Queen’s Park. Register at jpfootballfrenzy.com.
3. Check out the Architectural Gems in the Royal City of New Westminster exhibition at the New Westminster Museum before it’s too late. The exhibition looks at the enduring treasures and lost homes of the city, and celebrates the 150th anniversary of Irving House. It runs until May 8 at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.
4. Support the efforts of a local school at F.W. Howay’s spring fair at River Market. The fair, taking place on Saturday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will include a little bit of everything, including arts and crafts, items from home-based businesses and prize draws. River Market is at 810 Quayside Dr.
5. Explore downtown New Westminster and check out some of the changes that are taking place in the neighbourhood. You’ll find some new offerings on Columbia Street and a new look on Front Street, where a part of the parkade has been removed. Grab a coffee at one of the local shops, take a walk and stop for lunch at one of the tasty restaurants or watering holes - and enjoy the new vibe taking shape in downtown New West.
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