Summer is kicking into high gear in New West – but the activities around town haven’t slowed down. We are continuing with our popular feature, The Record’s Top Five (or More) Things to Do This Weekend and offer the following suggestions for July 4 to 6.
1. Kick off the weekend at River Market, where DJ Gabsung will drop summer tunes on Friday, July 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. Pick up some dinner or a snack and enjoy music on the patio facing the scenic Fraser River. DJ Gabsung will be playing a mix of reggae, hip hop and house.
2. Grab a volleyball and hit the sand at Westminster Pier Park. The city created sand beach volleyball courts at the riverfront park last year – and they’re available for all residents to enjoy. Westminster Pier Park is on New Westminster’s waterfront, east of the River Market and Fraser River Discovery Centre.
3. Get funky at the Columbia Theatre, where Swing that Funk takes place on Saturday, July 5. Doors and the kitchen open at 7:30 p.m., a dance lesson is at 8:30 p.m. and the band takes to the stage at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 plus service fees. For tickets and info, visit www.thecolumbia.ca. The theatre is at 530 Columbia St. Email [email protected].
4. Drop by Kerry’s Boutique, a new thrift store that raises money for the Camp Kerry Society, which offers a variety of programs to help grieving families. The shop, featuring men’s and women’s clothing and accessories, is having its grand opening at 480 E. Columbia St. on Sunday, July 6. The ribbon cutting takes place at noon.
5. Check out the action at the Kings and Queens Dodgeball Tournament for the Canadian Cancer Society on Saturday, July 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Douglas College. Women will compete on one side of the gym and men on the other. The event, organized by the Vancouver Dodgeball League, includes a silent raffle, silly string fun and awards for Best Cheer and Best Dressed. Admission is a suggested donation of $2.
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 at www.royalcityrecord.com.
