It’s the Family Day weekend, and there is lots to do in New West – including a whole host of fun activities for families and the opening of an innovative exhibition featuring international artists.
Saturday, Feb. 17
ZOOVEILLANCE opening reception
ZOOVEILLANCE, the latest exhibition curated by the New Media Gallery, features three, award-winning artists from around the world. The exhibition uses animals as a filter through which to explore concerns with social media and Artificial Intelligence.
- When: Saturday, Feb. 17, 1 to 4:30 p.m. An artist talk with Berlin-based artist Marco Barotti takes place from 1 to 2 p.m. and the exhibition opens at 2 p.m.
- Where: Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.
- Details: Free. Everyone welcome
Saturday, Feb. 17 to Monday, Feb. 19
Celebrate the Strange
Delight in the “seemingly strange but infinitely interesting world of animal family dynamics” at Celebrate the Strange, the Family Day long weekend’s offering at Fraser River Discovery Centre.
- When: Saturday, Feb. 17 to Monday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr.
- Details: Regular admission rates in effect on Saturday and Sunday; free on Monday
Sunday, Feb. 18
Explore and Craft Your Family Tree
Growing Together: Explore and Craft Your Family Tree is a Family Day event that gives kids aged six to 12 a chance to explore their family heritage with arts and crafts and piece together their family tree. Attendees can bring family pictures and history for extra personal touch.
- When: Sunday, Feb. 18, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Where: Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave.
- Details: Free
Family Team Quest for Electric Wire Maze
Youth (12 to 17 years) and parents will team up for a chance to win $100, $50, or $25 cash prizes. At this Family Day event, they’ll build a fun buzz wire maze and solve it as quickly as they can (instruction and tools will be provided).
- When: Sunday, Feb. 18, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Where: Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave.
- Details: Free
Monday, Feb. 19
Family Day
The City of New Westminster has a wide variety of free activities taking place in celebration of Family Day, including recreational opportunities and a crafts-and-planting session at the city’s greenhouse.
- When: Monday, Feb. 19, assorted times
- Where: Various City of New Westminster facilities
- Details: Some of the events are fully booked; details and registration (where necessary) is available online
Until Sunday, Feb. 18
Bunny
Bunny, Hannah Moscovitch’s acclaimed play, explores love, lust and social inhibitions. Produced by The Search Party, the 2022 debut of this production at The Cultch garnered eight Jessie nominations and four wins.
- When: Evening performances on Friday, Feb. 16 and Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on Saturday, Feb. 17 and Sunday, Feb. 18. at 2 p.m.
- Where: Anvil Theatre, 777 Columbia St
- Info: Tickets start at $36.50, and are available at ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050
Until Sunday, Feb. 25
The Last Romance
The Vagabond Players present The Last Romance by Joe Dipietro at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park.
- When: Performances are on Thursday to Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinées at 2 p.m.
- Where: Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park
- Details: Info and tickets online or 604-521-0412.
