Music, theatre and some good old-fashioned fun, it’s all happening in New West this weekend. Here are the Record’s top picks for the June 26 to 28 weekend.
1. Hit the dance floor at The Columbia, where the R&B Allstars will be playing Saturday, June 27. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. The R&B Allstars, an 11-piece band, are familiar to many folks around the Lower Mainland, having played venues around Vancouver since forming in 1980. Their last several shows sold out, so you’d best get your tickets fast if you’d like to attend. Tickets are $20 plus service charges and are available at www.eventbrite.ca by searching for R&B Allstars. The Columbia is located at 530 Columbia St.
2. Kick-start your weekend with the DJ Summer Series – Friday Tunes at River Market. Join DJ Tom from Little h Entertainment every Friday this summer as DJ Tom spins some summer tunes on the market’s patio overlooking the Fraser River. River Market is located at 810 Quayside Dr.
3. Take in the Vagabond Players’ latest production of the season, Lend Me a Tenor, before you miss out. Saturday is the last day to catch Ken Ludwig’s comedy, which runs Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors (65+) and youth (18 and under). For reservations, call 604-521-0412 or email [email protected].
4. Shop for deals at the first annual Sapperton neighbourhood wide garage sale that’s taking place on Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. The McBride-Sapperton Residents’ Association will be posting a list of participating households at www.mcbridesapperton.org.
5. Try out some old-time games and toys in the New Westminster Museum’s teaching collection and some new board games at Board Games: Then & Now. The free event taking place on Saturday, June 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.
Email your Top 5 ideas to [email protected] or [email protected]. Check out our full arts and events calendar listings at www.newwestrecord.ca.
