1. See what the buzz is about and check out the Corpus exhibition at the New Media Gallery in Anvil Centre before it closes on April 8. People of all ages – including lots of kids – have been flocking to Corpus, which features works by artists from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, Belgium and Germany. Photographer Jennifer Gauthier recently captured this shot of curatorial programmer Jas Lally talking to visitors. The New Media Gallery is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday till Sunday (and until 8 p.m. on Thursdays) in Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.
2. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of National Poetry Month with the Royal City Literary Arts Society on Saturday, April 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Anvil Centre (fourth floor), 777 Columbia St. A various uni(Verse) features poets Jonina Kirton and Kevin Spenst, special guest Alan Hill, the City of New Westminster’s poet laureate, and host Janet Kvammen.
3. Pop in to the Van Dop Gallery, where the home and garden will be open on Saturday, April 7 from noon to 5 p.m. in celebration of the month-long Capture Photography Festival. The gallery, which is featuring the work of Gregory Geipel and Rodrigo Sarrat-Cave, is at 421 Richmond St. Info at www.vandopgallery.com.
4. Have a say on the Canada Games Pool/Centennial Community Centre replacement project at public meetings on the city’s future aquatics and community centre. Meetings are on Friday, April 6 from 5:30 to 9:30 a.m. (yes, that’s a.m.) at Canada Games Pool and on Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Centennial Community Centre. Info: www.youractivenw.ca.
5. Enjoy a laugh for a good cause at Life is Funny (Again) featuring host Syd Bosel, headliner John Beuhler and comedians Ray Morrison, Yisrael Shurack, Hector Rivas and Danika Thibault. The show, in support of South Vancouver Family Place, includes a 50/50 draw. It’s at the Columbia, 530 Columbia St., on Saturday, April 7 at 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.) Tickets are $12 plus fees and available at Eventbrite.ca (search for Life is Funny).
6. Go for a walk and help New Westminster beat Burnaby in the Walk30 Burnaby/New Westminster walking challenge. The two cities are trying to inspire people to walk at least 30 minutes a day to help promote better health and to help rethink how people get around the community. More details about the challenge, which runs from April 9 to May 11, are available at www.walkerscaucus.ca/walk30-burnaby-newwest.
7. Expand your art collection at GALAXY Art of the Heart and Mind show and sale on Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 100 Braid St. Studios, 200-100 Braid St. Free admission and parking around back. Info at www.myartistscorner.ca.
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