We're continuing with our popular feature, The Record's Top Five (or More) Things to Do This Weekend and offer the following suggestions for the July 26 to 28 weekend.
1 Get inspired at PechaKucha New West Volume 3, which is heading outdoors to Westminster Pier Park.
People are invited to bring a blanket and chairs to the free event that's taking place on Saturday, July 27 at Westminster Pier Park. Ten presenters will speak and show slides of the things that inspire them. The event is free, but
people must order tickets. Presentations will begin when the sun sets (about 9 p.m.) but the festivities start earlier with a beer garden and music provided by Jonathan Igharas and his unique DJ Trike. For more information or to order tickets, go to www.pechakucha.org/cities/new-westminster.
2 Kick up your heels and head to Hyack Square for TGIF Dancing in the Square. The fun gets underway at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 26 at the square that's located at the foot of Eighth Street at Columbia Street. The July 26 event is deemed Latin night, so be prepared to try out the cha cha, samba and merengue. For more information, visit www.dancewithme newwest.com.
3 Enjoy music, displays and family fun at the 12th Street Music Festival, which takes place on Sunday, July 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Twelfth Street will be closed to traffic between Sixth and 10th avenues for the event that's organized by the West End Business Association.
4 Watch a classic when ET appears on a big screen in Queen's Park Stadium. Pack some snacks and chairs and head to the stadium for the Summer Movie Series. The movie takes place on Friday, July 26 at dusk. In case of poor weather, call 604-527-4634 to check on the status of the movie.
5 Take a journey through the blues at The Columbia, when Kathy Frank presents Blues Through the Ages. The show takes place on Saturday, July 27 at 530 Columbia St. Tickets for the show are $25. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show gets underway at 8 p.m. For more information, visit kathyfrankblues.com.
6 Enjoy an interactive show by puppeteer and ventriloquist Kellie Haines (who may be joined by Magrau the bird and Kamilla the frog), when they visit River Market.
The free workshops for kids are taking place on Sunday, July 28 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at River Market at Westminster Quay, 810 Quayside Dr. Admission is free and each session lasts 45 minutes. People are invited to bring a sock and make their own puppet.
Email your Top 5 ideas to calendar@royalcityrecord. com or send them to tmc [email protected]. You can also check out our full arts and events calendar listings on our website's homepage at www.royalcityre cord.com.
