Say goodbye to February and welcome March by taking in some of the great events in New West this weekend. Here are the Record’s top picks for the Feb. 27 to March 1 weekend.
1. Kick off your Sunday shoes at the New Westminster Secondary School’s performing arts department’s production of Footloose. Performances are taking place at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and a matinee is taking to the Massey Theatre stage on Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, and $15 for seniors, students and children. They’re available at www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.
2. Enjoy a home-cooked perogy supper at Holy Eucharist Church hall on Friday, Feb. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. Dinner is served from 5 to 8 p.m. and perogy sales are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 501 Fourth Ave.
3. Attend the screening of To Light a Candle, a documentary film about the persecution of Bahai’s in Iran, with a focus on denial of their higher education. A panel discussion follows the screening of the film by Canadian-Iranian journalist Maziar Bahari. The event is taking place on Friday, Feb. 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the lecture theatre (Room 1614) of Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave.
4. Search for treasures at Herbert Spencer Elementary School’s swap meet and bistro. The free event is taking place on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 605 Second St. Funds raised will enable the PAC to provide funds for school equipment, field trips, books and other school activities.
5. Meet talking roses and foxes with The Little Prince, who leads kids on an adventure. Monster Theatre is presenting the workshops, which include puppets, masks, original music and storytelling. The free 45-minute workshops are taking place on Sunday, March 1 at River Market at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The workshops are ideal for kids aged five and up, but everyone is welcome. Registration isn’t required, but space is expected to fill up fast, so come early. River Market is located at 810 Quayside Dr.
6. Discover the past at the New Westminster Museum in the interactive discovery cart. Docents will be in the gallery on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 to 2 p.m. with artifacts to explore, play and learn from. The museum is located on the third floor of Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Admission is by donation.
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