An eclectic mix of entertainment options (and an environmentally friendly activity) are on deck in New Westminster this weekend. Here’s the Record’s popular Top 5 (or more) things to for the April 17 to 19 weekend:
1. Support Cabaret on the Keys, a cocktail party style event to raise funds for Pianos on the Street and the development of Vandeca
Choir. The events includes door prizes, a silent auction, 50/50, and appetizers provided by Jeannie’s Fine Foods and Catering. The food hall will be transformed into a cabaret lounge. It’s all taking place on Saturday, April 18 at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. at 7:15 p.m. and is for ages 19 and up. Tickets are $30 and available at vandecachoir.com. For more information, contact [email protected].
2. Check out the Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo at The Columbia on Saturday, April 18. The event includes vendors, artists and tournaments during the day, gaming and performances in the evening. Tickets are $20 and available at Gamesdeals Video Games or www.vancouvergamingexpo.com/tickets.html.
3. Enjoy The elements: Earth, Water, Air and Fire, as interpreted by the Amabilis Singers. The concert is taking place on Saturday, April 18 at 8 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., just across the border in Burnaby. Tickets are $20 or free for children under 11. They’re available at the door or by calling 604-503-2074.
4. Check out China Syndrome and Polly when they perform at the Heritage Grill on Saturday, April 18 at 8 p.m. China Syndrome, a Vancouver power pop band, will be celebrating the release of its third album, The Usual Angst, which was produced by David Carswell, who has also worked with the New Pornographers, Tegan & Sara and Destroyer. New Westminster’s own glam-rockin’ Polly is the show’s special guest. There’s no cover charge and all ages are welcome at this event at the Heritage, Grill, 447 Columbia St.
5. Celebrate earth day with a compost giveaway event on Sunday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (while supplies last) at the Canada Games Pool parking lot. The City of New Westminster is offering free compost to residents as a thank you for their participation the Cleaner, Greener collection program. Residents can take up to three bags of compost, meet staff from Harvest Power – the city’s organics processing facility, and learn how green scraps are recycled into high-quality compost for your garden.
Email your Top 5 ideas to [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also check out our full arts and events calendar listings on our website’s homepage at www.newwestrecord.ca
