Escape the rain that's forecast for Saturday and enjoy some of the awesome offerings taking place indoors in New West this weekend. And don't forget to have a Happy Thanksgiving! Here are the Record's Top 5 picks for Oct. 9 to 11.
1. Enjoy the Vagabond Players’ latest production, Other Desert Cities, which is on stage at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The play was a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Call 604-521-0412 or email [email protected] to book tickets. Be prepared: we're told there's coarse language and adult content in this production.
2. Meet “human books” at the World War Two Café on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Century House. You’ll have a chance to sit down for a cup of tea and a chat with folks who have stories about air raids, children’s evacuations, the war effort on the home front and much more. It’s free, but registration is required. For info or registration, call 604-527-4640 and cite barcode 145324.
3. Gear up for Vancouver Queens CX/Cyclocross at Queen’s Park on Saturday, Oct. 10. Elite, intermediate and beginner cyclists will take to a course that includes a variety of surfaces from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. A kids’ race takes place at 12:45 p.m. Take part – or just head to the park and take in the action. For info about registration fees and more, visit vcxc.ca.
4. Play games with other board games lovers at the board game meet-up at River Market on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring your games to the all-ages meet-up and enjoy an afternoon of fun at this free event that takes place on the second floor of River Market, 810 Quayside Dr.
5. Check out Across the River, a pop-up exhibition and sale by Artists in the Boro, the latest exhibit in the Gallery at Queen’s Park. The pop-up exhibit, which features a variety of mediums including painting, photography, textiles and ceramics, is on Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The opening artists’ reception is on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
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