From live comedy to an art show and a "westie" walk — here's the list of top five events to join in this weekend.
Thursday, June 1 to Sunday, June 4
Comedy Show
Amos Gill, a standup comedian who has performed at top venues such as the Sydney Opera House and toured with the world-famous comedian Jim Jefferies, is set to perform for the New West crowd this weekend. Gill has appeared in several comedy shows, won a ton of awards and more recently, his multi-city solo show in Australia called You’ve Wrecked the Joint was a smashing success. What makes Gill’s comedy click? Find out for yourself at the upcoming live gig. Tickets are priced at $25.50.
When: Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Where: Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, 530 Columbia St.
Details: House of Comedy website
Friday, June 2 to Sunday, June 4
Tying it all together
The graduating students of New Westminster Secondary School are starting a brand new chapter of their lives with the launch of an art show titled Tying It All Together. Featuring works that span across a range of mediums including paintings, photographs, drawings, sculptures and more, the collection features the participants’ unique take on life from a teenager’s perspective. When you check out this exhibition, it won’t be just about browsing a curated set of works, but a way of congratulating the Class of 2023. Entry is free for all.
When: Till Sunday June 25; open Wednesdays through Sundays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Where: The Gallery at Queen’s Park, Centennial Lodge at Queen’s Park
Details: Arts New West website
Saturday, June 3
New to New West
Are you new to New West? Settling down in a new city might be challenging if you have little information on the available health, jobs and financial programs and settlement services. Which is why the City of New Westminster and WINS Local Immigration Partnership (funded by the Government of Canada) is organizing a free resource fair for all those who made New West their home recently. Besides answering all the questions that new immigrants might have, the event also promises a host of entertainment and children’s activities.
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Welcome Centre (New Westminster Secondary School), 820 6th St.
Details: New West City website
Sunday, June 4
River Walk for Hospice
If you are coping with a loss of a loved one, the New West Hospice Society wants you to know that you are not alone. Its annual River Walk for Hospice event focuses on helping people find a way to ease their grief. At this event, walk in memory of a loved one, feel the support of the community, and together, create little tributes for those you loved and lost, at a memorial tent. Register for the walk, and donate towards the Society’s efforts to provide “compassionate care to individuals and families during the dying and grieving process.”
When: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Meet outside the Paddlewheeler Pub
Details: New West Hospice Society website
Westie Walk
The Westie Walk, unlike what some of you probably assumed, is not a walk for just New Westies, but for the West Highland White Terrier pooches and their owners. Organized by the Westie Rescue of Canada, the 26th annual walk and fundraising event will celebrate this adorable breed of dog from Scotland with an event that includes games, raffles, door prizes, and a chance to walk along with a bagpiper.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Moody Park
Details: All Events website
