The bright and warm week will mature into a damp and grey one by the weekend. But don’t let that dampen your spirits — instead, end the week on a high note by joining a community bike ride event, attending a choir show or painting in the company of cute puppies here in New West.
Thursday, June 15
Paint With the Wonderpups: While filling a blank canvas with bright colours can be therapeutic in itself, here is an event that promises to amp up that experience with the company of adorable pups. At the Wonderpup Academy’s paint night event, participants will be able to unwind at a three-hour art session that allows unlimited cuddles with the academy’s well-trained Fidos. All the materials will be provided, courtesy Arrieta Art Studio. The registration fee is $40.
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Wonderpup Academy, 9 Sixth St.
Details: Arrieta Art Studio Instagram
Wreck-It Ralph Dance Show: New West Secondary School Dance program is bringing the arcade character Wreck-It Ralph and his adventures to the Massey Theatre stage this weekend. The senior dancers of the program will give the audience a peek into Wreck-It Ralph’s earnest attempt to prove that he can be someone who doesn’t always wreck things. While a noble thought, will Wreck-It Ralph actually succeed at it? Find out at the dance show that will also see NWSS junior dancers perform a production themed on the joy of browsing a toy store, in yet another performance. The tickets are priced at $10 each.
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Avenue
Details: Massey Theatre website
Friday, June 16
Choir music: Vancouver Youth Choir, the award-winning choir group that has been featured on the National Public Radio and headlined events in Europe and North America, recently represented Canada at the World Choral Music Symposium in Istanbul. At this big stage, they performed a diverse array of music that represents the cultural diversity of the country — from Gujarati folk songs to Cree music and French Canadian works. This weekend, they will recreate the magic of that night at the Massey Theatre by performing the same set for the New West crowd. Tickets are priced between $10 and $15.
When: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Avenue
Details: Massey Theatre website
Saturday, June 17
Children's Festival: The annual Queensborough Children’s Festival will feature live music, dance, and a live book reading session — all packed in one day. The event include a host of activities by the Vancouver Circus School and a dance workshop by Foolish Operations, besides offering an array of food options from Mom’s Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, BBQ by Knights of Columbus and the centre’s community cafe.
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Queensborough Community Centre outdoor stage and field, 920 Ewe Ave.
Details: All events website
Sunday, June 18
Community bike ride: Here’s your chance to discover New West’s official bike routes along with a group of bike enthusiasts, led by a trained volunteer. The free community event organized by HUB New West, a non-profit organization working to improve cycling conditions in the city, is open to beginner and novice cyclists. The 14-km ride will have participants cycle at a leisurely pace on paved roads, and small sections of gravel paths and railroad tracks.
When: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Starts at Century House, 620 Eighth St
Details: Send an email to [email protected] for details. Reserve a spot at Eventbrite
