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9 things to do in New West this weekend

This weekend in New Westminster: Live entertainment and Lunar New Year celebrations are among the happenings on the Feb. 7 to 9 weekend.
Theresa McManus
Theresa McManus
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Saniya Abilmajineva appears in Ballet Jörgen’s rendition of Sleeping Beauty at Massey Theatre in New Westminster. Contributed/Michael Croudson

The weekend kicks off with a Lunar New Year celebration and wraps up with some Super Bowl fun – with a whole lot of action in between.

Some great live entertainment offerings, community and environmental events are among the offerings on the Feb. 7 to 9 weekend in New West. Here are the Record’s top picks for weekend fun in New Westminster:

Friday, Feb. 7

Lunar New Year

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Royal City Centre, where the festivities include a vibrant Lion Dance and opportunities to receive a lucky red envelope.

  • When: Friday, Feb. 7, 3 to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Royal City Centre, 610 Sixth St.
  • Details: Free

To Saturday, Feb. 8

King Musu

Join in a celebration of African heritage and culture when the newly formed Akofena Afro-Theatre Society and Time Will Tell Arts Society present King Musu, an African theatre adaptation of Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex. This production features a blend of African storytelling, music, dance and drama. Note: King Musu contains mature themes, including verbal and physical abuse.

  • When: Thursday, Feb. 6 to Saturday, Feb. 8, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
  • Where: Anvil Theatre, 777 Columbia St.
  • Details: Tickets are available online. They’re $29 for adults, $19 for students and seniors, $15 for children under 12.

Saturday, Feb. 8

Ballet Jorgen’s Sleeping Beauty

Enjoy Ballet Jörgen’s unique classical ballet rendition of Sleeping Beauty, when its World Premiere Tour hits the local stage. The new ballet tells the enchanting story of Aurora and her prince, complete with its inherently magical qualities and dazzling choreography.

  • When: Saturday, Feb. 8, 4 p.m.
  • Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave.
  • Details: Tickets are available online.

Rotary bottle drop

Support local charities and community programs by dropping off your recyclable beverage containers at the Royal City Rotary’s monthly bottle drop. If you can’t make it out to this month’s event, you can still contribute by going to any EXPRESS Return-it depot (Queensborough or Sapperton) and using account #6048034213.

  • When: Saturday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to noon.
  • Where: 166 Sixth St. 

Joy of Mending

Attend a mending circle where you can get help with basic sewing, hemming and darning techniques that will help extend the life of your clothing items. Local climate leaders Cheryl Lewis and Kristen Andrews are hosting the Joy of Mending session where you can get help sewing a seam, hemming your pants, or darning your socks. Community members aged 12 and older are invited to bring their projects to this mending circle; some supplies are provided so you can bring your projects – or you can just drop by and learn how it’s done.

  • When: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
  • Where: New Westminster Public library, 716 Sixth Ave.
  • Details: Free.

Perogy-making bee

Roll up your sleeves and help out at a perogy-making bee. This session is open to experienced and first-time perogy makers. All supplies and tools for this fun perogy-making bee are included. Coffee and treats will be supplied to volunteers.

  • When: Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Where: Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 501 Fourth Ave.
  • Details: To RSVP (or get more information), contact Iryna at [email protected].

Sunday, Feb. 9

Explore Wordbuilding and Storytelling with PJ Patten

Art Sunday’s free arts programming features an engaging artist talk and hands-on workshop exploring the art of wordbuilding and storytelling with artist PJ Patten. Whether you're an artist, a storyteller, or simply curious, everyone is welcome to attend this workshop to learn, create, and be inspired.

  • When: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Anvil Centre, community art gallery on the fourth floor, 777 Columbia St.
  • Details: Free. No registration required. Everyone welcome.

Tech Drop-in with Teens Teach Technology

Connect with local teens who are ready to offer help community members with their devices in a multitude of ways, including answering questions about websites, setting up email, Google Docs and new phones, providing assistance in transferring photos – and more. This weekend’s Tech Drop-in is facilitated by volunteers from Teens Teach Technology, in collaboration with the New Westminster Public Library.

  • When: Sunday, Feb. 9, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
  • Where: New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. (in the iConnect lab on the second floor)
  • Details: Free. (New West teens interested in volunteering can apply to join the team.)

Super Bowl

Cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs or Philadelphia Eagles when they take to the field in New Orleans – or watch the halftime show – for Super Bowl 2025. Local restaurants and pubs will be serving up football, fun, food and beverage specials, and giveaways in honour of the big game.

  • When: Sunday, Feb. 9, kickoff is at 3:30 p.m.
  • Where: Assorted pubs and restaurants around town