This weekend is a great time to bundle up and take advantage of the clear skies to go for a walk in your favourite spot in New West.
While the forecast is calling for cool temperatures this weekend (dipping below 0C), no snow is in the forecast. (This time last year, the city was hit with a dump of snow that shut down schools and civic facilities on Jan. 17.)
If you prefer to stay indoors, the Record has rounded up a list of some of the events happening in New West on the Jan. 17 to 19 weekend.
Friday, Jan. 17
Toddler Time
Take your little ones to Toddler Time, a fun and active story time that’s specifically geared toward toddlers (12 to 36 months) and their caregivers. It’s a drop-in event for individuals, but daycare and preschool groups must register before attending.
- When: Friday, Jan. 17, 10:30 to 11 a.m.
- Where: New Westminster Public Library’s main branch, 716 Sixth Ave.
- Details: Free. More information (and registration for daycare and preschool groups) is available at [email protected].
Friday, Jan. 17 to Sunday, Jan. 19
House of Comedy New West
Yuk it up when stand-up comedian, TV writer, podcaster (Obsessed with Sophie Buddle) and Juno Award winner (Best Comedy Album of the Year in 2020) Sophie Buddle comes to town. Buddle’s long list of credits includes being a featured performer at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and appearing on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and on CBC’s This Hour Has 22 Minutes as a correspondent and staff writer.
- When: Friday, Jan. 17 (7:30 and 9:45 p.m.); Saturday, Jan. 18 (7 and 9:30 p.m.); and Sunday, Jan. 19 (7 p.m.)
- Where: Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, 530 Columbia St.
- Details: Tickets are available online. Note: attendance requires a minimum of two menu items food or beverage per person in the showroom. Early shows are open to folks aged 16+ and late shows are for 18+.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Perogy Making Bee
Gather for a time of community, coffee and perogies at today’s Perogy Making Bee, where folks will roll up their sleeves and make perogies. Organizers will serve coffee and treats to keep participants energized during this fun perogy-making event.
- When: Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where: Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 501 Fourth Ave.
- Details: For more information and to RSVP, contact Iryna at [email protected].
Bengali Festival
Check out the Bongmilanti Poush Parbon Festival, which features food stalls, a dance competition, phuchka competition, and cultural experiences. Note: This event is only for the registered guests; it’s a free event for the Bongmilanti members
- When: Saturday, Jan. 18, 5 to 10 p.m.
- Where: New Westminster Secondary School, 835 Eighth St.
- Details: Registration is required for non-members.
Sunday, Jan. 19
Art workshop with Trevor Brett
Get creative at Arts New West’s free, all-ages art workshop with exhibiting artist Trevor Brett, who will guide you through the creative process behind his Legislature Series using coloured pencils and graph paper. In this interactive workshop, attendees will choose a significant building of their own, and Brett will help folks transform it into a planned-out composition and colour scheme, ready to bring to life as a full-scale painting. Participants should bring a photo of a building they’d like to work from for this project.
- When: Sunday, Jan. 19, 1 to 3 p.m.
- Where: Gallery at Queen’s Park, located in Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park
- Details: Free. No registration is required, but space is limited, so people are advised to arrive early.
Dine Out dry grad fundraiser
Support the Class of 2025 at the New Westminster Secondary School dry grad Dine Out fundraiser. If you dine at Cockney Kings on Sunday, a portion of your meal’s proceeds will be donated to this year’s dry grad event.
- When: Sunday, Jan. 19
- Where: Cockney Kings Fish & Chips, 130-66 10t h St. (Columbia Square)
