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This weekend in New West: What’s happening July 19 to 21?

Music (all kinds), markets and more – it’s all happening in New West this weekend
Theresa McManus
Theresa McManus
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The Summer Night Market returns to River Market and the waterfront on Saturday, July 20.Jennifer Gauthier/The Record

Retro, classic rock and tuba tunes, markets and street parties, crafts and culture events – it’s all happening in New West this weekend.

The Record has rounded up our top picks for fun in New Westminster July 19 to 21. Here are some events worth checking out on this weekend:

Friday, July 19

Fridays on Front

Travel back in time at this week’s Fridays on Front street party – its theme is Retro 80s and 90s Rewind. Attendees will be treated to tunes by DJ Ice B and Big Bone Brass Band, food trucks, beverage vendors, children’s activities and more.

  • When: Friday, July 19, 5 to 9 p.m.
  • Where: Front Street Mews, 600 block Frontage Road

Saturday, July 20

Summer Night Market

Stroll along the waterfront and shop in a scenic setting when the New West Craft Summer Night Market returns to town. It features more than 60 vendors, live music, food and more.

  • When: Saturday, July 20, 4 to 9 p.m.
  • Where: River Market, 810 Quayside Dr.
  • Details: Free admission

Take It to The Limit

Enjoys some classic rock when Take It to The Limit, a tribute to the Eagles, takes to the local stage. The band will perform Eagles’ hits, including Hotel California, Heartache Tonight, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Take It to The Limit, Desperado, Life in The Fast Lane, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, and more.

  • When: Saturday, July 20, 7:30 p.m.
  • Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave.
  • Details: Info and tickets available online

Hangouts and Hidden Histories: Carnarvon Street

Learn about duels fought over historic women, stand at the edge of the Great Fire, imagine New West’s historic Chinatowns, and recognize where institutions changed this place forever – it is all part of a heritage walk along Carnarvon Street led by City of New Westminster heritage staff.

Rockstars of Queensborough

Celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Queensborough Rock Garden by painting rocks to add to the garden and to take home. All supplies are provided at this event, which is hosted by Rock Art Canada.

  • When: Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Where: Ryall Park picnic shelter, 920 Ewen Ave.
  • Details: Free. Register online

Arts To Go

Take part in a free multi-sensory outdoor art workshop where you create art using all of your senses. No artistic experience is required for this fun and inclusive workshop that’s open to folks of all ages and abilities. Led by artist Jag Nagra, Arts New West, and Blind Beginnings, participants will be able to explore and create art using a variety of materials and textures that engage the senses. The event also features live music.

  • When: Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Where: Uptown Plaza (Belmont Street between Sixth and Seventh streets)

Sunday, July 21

Artist Talk with Cedar Sage & Sweetgrass

Attend today’s Art Sundays free arts programming, which features an artist talk with Maryanne Lindberg-Landrie, the founding artist from the Indigenous art group Cedar Sage & Sweetgrass.

  • When: Sunday, July 21, 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Anvil Community Gallery in Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.
  • Details: Free

Queen's Park Summer Concert Series: Sam Scanlan, Tuba Player

Tune in for tuba music when the Tubas! Plumbers Union Brass Bash brings its music to Canada for the first time in several years. Part of a two-day event, an ensemble of tuba players will join together to share some wonderful music in a beautiful outdoor setting.

  • When: Sunday, July 21, 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Queen’s Park Bandshell
  • Details: Free