You can sing, swing, bust a move and more in New West this Victoria Day long weekend. Here are our top picks for May 15 to 19.
1. Have a blast at the Ancient and Honourable Hyack Anvil Battery annual 21-anvil salute to the sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II and to the memory of Queen Victoria (who named New Westminster after her favourite neighbourhood in London) on Victoria Day. The free salute takes place on Monday, May 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you’ve never been before, we suggest you bring earplugs for this New Westminster tradition.
2. Swing by the Sapperton pensioners hall for Royal City Swing’s Friday dance featuring the Jen Hodge Quintet. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and beginner lessons run from about 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. Dancers will take to the floor from 8:30 p.m. ‘till midnight for a night of dancing with music from the Jen Hodge Quintet. The cover charge is $15 or $12 for students and seniors with valid ID. The dances are held at 318 Keary St.
3. Enjoy a movie and listen to some music at Landmark Cinemas 10 New Westminster, which is hosting an A Cappella Sing-Off in celebration of the release of Pitch Perfect 2. The event takes place on Friday, May 15 starting at 6 p.m., where singers will compete for a grand prize of a private karaoke party on the big screen at Landmark Cinemas. The sing-off will be followed by a screening of Pitch Perfect 2. The deadline to take part in the sing-off has passed – but you can still take in the show and entertainment. Landmark Cinemas is located in the Shops at New West Station, at the New Westminster SkyTrain station. For movie tickets or information, visit www.landmarkcinemas.com/new-westminster.
4. Check out lacrosse action at Queen’s Park Arena and Moody Park Arena, where teams will take to the floor in the Hyack bantam tournament. The tourney runs from May 15 to 18 includes teams from the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Edmonton.
5. Bust a move to the sounds of Famous Players Band, who will be playing hits from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and current top 40 tunes at Starlight Casino on Friday and Saturday night from 9 to 11 p.m. The casino is located 350 Gifford St. in Queensborough.
6. Get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Whether you want to get dirty in the garden, enjoy a cocktail on a pub patio or take a walk at one of the city’s many parks and greenways, the weather forecast is calling for sunshine (and maybe some clouds) for the next week. Not sure where to start walking? Check out the city’s website at www.newwwestpcr.ca for more details about parks and trails.
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