Flaunt your gaming skills, party at your neighbourhood watering hole and contribute to a hot dog fundraiser — this weekend.
Thursday, June 22
Queen’s Park Concert
Dive into the weekend with an evening of music at the park. Queen’s Park Concert Series, which hosts a string of free live concerts under the open sky every summer, is back. This Thursday, it will feature the Royal City Concert Band — a 35-year-old New West band — that will regale the park-goers and music lovers with its popular, classic and contemporary offerings.
When: 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: Queen’s Park Bandshell
Details: New West City website
Saturday, June 24
Retro Gaming
Step back in time and play your favourite retro games in New West this weekend — be it Dr. Mario, Street Fighter 2, or Super Smash Bros. Besides tournaments, the annual Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo will also feature flea market vendors, retro consoles, a game-themed cosplay contest, trivia, live performances and more. Tickets are $25 plus tax.
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.
Details: Vancouver Gaming Expo
Sunday, June 25
Rainbow Chorus
Get ready for a summer concert that will have you thinking of your last road trip fun. The LGBTQ2S+ and allies chorus group, Rainbow Chorus, will present Adventures of the Road Travelled — a musical road trip with songs from Route 66 to Africa. Tickets are priced at $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors if booked online, or $25 for adults and $20 for students/seniors if bought at the door.
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Sanctuary on Sixth (formerly Queens Avenue United Church), 529 Queens Ave.
Details: All Events website
Hot dog Fundraiser
Enjoy a day out with your furry friends at Bosley’s at Columbia Square while also helping raise funds for animals. At this one-day fundraiser, when you buy a meal of hot dog, chips and a can of pop for $10, you’ll help support the New West Animal Shelter and Wild West Animals, a non-profit society that supports animals in remote and rural areas of B.C.
When: 12 to 3 p.m.
Where: Bosley’s, 1015 Columbia St.
Details: Bosley's Columbia Square on Instagram
Steel and Oak Anniversary Party
To celebrate its ninth birthday, Steel & Oak brewery is calling all beer lovers to come and clink glasses filled with their new anniversary releases. Spend the warm summer day drinking up chilled beer, while also noshing on smash burgers, pierogies, risotto balls and birria tacos offered at the many food trucks at the venue.
When: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Behind Steel & Oak Brewing, 1319 Third Ave.
Details:Steel & Oak Instagram
