Friday, Nov. 3
New Westminster Hyacks
The New Westminster Secondary School Hyacks’ varsity football squad will take on St. Thomas More Collegiate in the Hyacks’ final game of the regular season. It’s also Senior Night – the night where the team recognizes graduating seniors and their families.
- When: Friday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Mercer Stadium, 900 Sixth St. (beside New Westminster Secondary School)
Friday, Nov. 3 to Friday, Nov. 10
To Please the Audience
To Please the Audience, written by internationally award-winning playwright and Douglas College creative writing instructor Elaine Avila, is a dark comedy exploring religion, sexuality, power, revenge and love. The college’s theatre and stagecraft and event technology departments are presenting this show, which is based on a true story from the 16th century.
- When: Friday, Nov. 3 to Friday, Nov. 10. Showtimes are: Friday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday Nov. 4 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov 8 at 2:30 p.m. (a free secondary school matinee); Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 2:30 p.m. (a free performance as part of Arts in the Afternoon performance series); and Thursday, Nov. 9 and Friday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Laura C. Muir Theatre in Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave.
- Details: Content Warnings for viewers: Some light suggestive adult content; flashes and brief strobe effect; a haze effect is being used in this production; paper plates are thrown into the audience; and actors move through the audience. Tickets are $18.18.
Friday, Nov. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 5
The Farndale Avenue Murder Mystery
The Royal Canadian Theatre Company presents The Farndale Avenue Murder Mystery, a comedy suitable for anyone aged 12 and older.
- When: Friday, Nov. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 5. Showtimes are: Friday, Nov. 3 (7:30 p.m.); Saturday, Nov. 4 (2 and 7:30 p.m.); and Sunday, Nov. 5 (2 p.m.)
- Where: Anvil Theatre, 777 Columbia St.
- Details: Tickets are $15 to $34.99.
Saturday, Nov. 4
PechaKucha New West
PechaKucha New West Volume 32 features 10 speakers who will be presenting on a variety of topics – with each presenter showing 20 images, each lasting 20 seconds.
- When: on Saturday, Nov. 4. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the presentations begin at 8 p.m.
- Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr.
- Details: Tickets are $12 and must be purchased ahead of time.
Sunday, Nov. 5
Farewell to Centennial Community Centre
Farewell to Centennial Community Centre – Walk Through Memory Lane gives community members a chance to say goodbye to the popular facility that’s closing this week – as work continues on the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre project. The farewell event features free, 15-minute walks through the facility, where folks can collect a memento, take photos and participate in activities.
- When: Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where: Centennial Community Centre, 65 East Sixth Ave.
- Details: Registration recommended.
