Summer is in full swing in New West. We’ve got some ideas on how you can stay cool – and enjoy some of the offerings around town. Here are the Record’s top picks for the July 3 to 5 weekend.
1. Drop by 100 Braid Street Studios for its open studio day on Saturday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., when you’ll be able to tour the space, talk to artists and even catch a demonstration. The space – located at #200-100 Braid St. – features the work of more than 20 artists and artisans. To register for the free event, go to www.eventbrite.ca and search for July Open Studio Day.
2. Cool down at one of the local pools or parks. Moody Park outdoor pool has a large deck for sunning, as well as a diving board, slide and toddler area, while Hume Park has a shallow pool and Grimston Park has the city’s only wading pool. Or let the kids run through the water at Queen’s, Moody, Sapperton, Hume, Grimston and Ryall parks – they all have spray parks or water play features.
3. Attend a CD release concert for pianist/vocalist Perry Dickison, where he’ll perform songs from A Piano for an Afternoon Tea, Celtic Classics. It’s taking place on Saturday, July 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. (show starts at 7:30 p.m.) at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St. Tickets are $20 and available at www.thecolumbia.ca or 604-522-4500. See www.perrydickison.com.
4. Check out the offerings at Joyous July Curious Flea at River Market at Westminster Quay. You never know what you’ll find at Curious Flea, but offerings include retro chic, mid-century modern, 50s kitsch, upcycled treasures, steampunk find and more. The free event takes place on Sunday, July 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 810 Quayside Dr.
5. Visit Anvil Centre and view some local artists’ works related to New Westminster’s past through painting, drawing and mixed media. The Art of History, now showing in the community art space on the third floor of Anvil Centre, features works by Angie Au Hemphill, Katherine Freund-Hainsworth, PeriLane Nilan and Gillian Wright. Anvil Centre is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (and until 8 p.m. on Thursdays).
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.
