Wednesday, Nov. 1 to Friday, Nov. 3
The poppy blanket, created by local residents, will be on display from Nov. 1 to 3 (early morning) in the main lobby of Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.
Thursday, Nov. 2
New West Farmers Market is having its final market of the season. Fresh produce, prepared foods and alcohol are among the offerings at this family-friendly event that also includes live music and food trucks. It runs from 3 to 7 p.m. in Tipperary Park (315 Queens Ave.), next to New Westminster City Hall
Elvis and The Rise of Rock & Roll, presented by classic film scholar Michael van den Bos. It explores Elvis Presley’s musical career via film and vintage TV clips. It’s happening in Studio 1B at the Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces, which permits food and drinks during the show. Three signature cocktails created for this event – My Way, Jailhouse on the Rocks, and All Shook Up – are available for purchase, in addition to other beverages and treats. It’s on Thursday, Nov. 2 from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $21 to $27, plus service charges.
Friday, Nov. 3
The New Westminster Secondary School Hyacks’ varsity football squad play their final regular season of the game against St. Thomas More Collegiate. It’s Senior Night, where the team recognizes graduating seniors and their families. The game is at 7:30 p.m. at Mercer Stadium.
Hundreds of students and community members will gather in the military section of Fraser Cemetery for the annual No Stone Left Alone ceremony. It begins at 10:30 a.m. and the ceremony is at 10:45 a.m. They’ll place more than 450 poppies on military headstones to honour the sacrifice of Canadian veterans. The poppy blanket will be on display at the event. The No Stone Left Alone ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 5
The Royal Canadian Theatre Company presents The Farndale Avenue Murder Mystery at Anvil Theatre. “Every drama group has experienced the horrors of what can go wrong on opening night, and the ladies of the F.A.H.E.T.G. Dramatic Society are no different.” Tickets are $15 to $34.99. Showtimes: Friday, Nov. 3 (7:30 p.m.); Saturday, Nov. 4 (2 and 7:30 p.m.); and Sunday, Nov. 5 (2 p.m.)
Saturday, Nov. 4
PechaKucha New West returns to New West for Volume 32 on Saturday, Nov. 4. Ten speakers will do presentations showing 20 images, each lasting 20 seconds. It’s taking place in the second floor gallery of Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr. Tickets are $12 and must be purchased ahead of time. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the presentations begin at 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 4 to Wednesday, Nov. 8
The poppy blanket will be displayed at the Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave. from about 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3 until Nov. 8, before moving on to city hall.
Sunday, Nov. 5
Farewell to Centennial Community Centre – Walk Through Memory Lane features free 15-minute walks through the facility, at which time folks can collect a memento, take photos and participate in activities. Registration recommended. It’s taking place on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Centennial Community Centre, 65 East Sixth Ave.
Sunday, Nov. 5
Poetic Justice online featuring Joyce Goodwin and Sylvia Taylor, with host Lesley Hebert. This is on Zoom from 3 to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 8 to Monday, Nov. 13
The poppy blanket, created by local residents, will be on display from Nov. 8 to 13 in the main lobby of New Westminster City Hall, 511 Royal Ave.
Saturday, Nov. 11
Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph in front of New Westminster City Hall, 511 Royal Ave. It begins at 10:25 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 12
Chibi Taiko 30th anniversary concert features traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming. It’s coming to Anvil Theatre, 777 Columbia St., on Sunday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $21.25 and available at www.ticketsnw.ca
Friday, Nov. 17
The Group of Five and Friends Benevolent Society is holding its Let’s Make Holiday Magic Together event which includes a reception, live auction, theme tables, hors oeuvres and cash bar. It’s raising funds to purchase equipment for Royal Columbian Hospital. It’s on Friday, Nov. 17 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Lodge in Queen’s Park. Tickets are $40; they’re available at the door or by calling 604- 522-7196 or 604-537-8975.
A Night of Classic Soul featuring Terrell Edwards and Krystle Dos Santos, who will perform iconic tunes from the likes of Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye. Tickets from $25. The show is in Studio 1C at Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces, 735 Eighth Ave. Attendees can dance the night away, purchase drink specials and beer on tap and enjoy a night of great music. Tickets at www.ticketsnewwest.ca.
Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18
Through My Eyes, a Bouge de La production, brings “dance, wonder and imagination” to the Anvil Theatre stage. Suitable for ages three and up. Shows are at 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets range from $11.50 to $21.50 and are available online at www.ticketsnw.ca or by phone at 604-521-5050. Described as: “A topsy-turvy playground where dance continually shifts with the context, this performance full of surprises invites audiences to see the world afresh through the eyes of a child who explores.”
Sunday, Nov. 19
Luisa Marshall, a World Rock N Roll tribute artist champion, and her band take to the Massey Theatre stage in her tribute to Tina Turner – a celebration of the life and music of the queen of rock and roll. It’s on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets at www.masseytheatre.com.
Monday, Nov. 20
Vancouver Cello Quartet with Nathan Chan, presented by Vancouver Chamber Music Society, perform at Anvil Centre. It’s on Monday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. Tickets at ticketsnewwest.ca.
Saturday, Nov. 25
Herbert Spencer Christmas craft fair features more than 60 artisans and vendors, a bake sale, bistro and raffle. This annual event is on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to at École Herbert Spencer Elementary School, 605 2nd St.
Saturday, Nov. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 26
Kid Koala’s The Storyville Mosquito – described as a “funny, jazz-enfused emotive, Chaplin-esque live theatre experience that’s fun for the entire family – comes to Massey Theatre. It’s on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets and info at www.masseytheatre.com.
Sunday, Nov. 26
Royal City Literary Arts Society presents An Afternoon with Authors, featuring Tellers of Tales at 1 p.m. (Winona Kent; Jerena Tobiasen; Ruth Kozak; and Una Bruhns) and Poetic Justice with Alan Hill at 3 p.m. (Herb Bryce and Franci Louann, with music by Catherine Booth). It’s happening in the I Hart New West community art space, unit 103-78 10th St. (Columbia Square Plaza)
Tuesday, Nov. 28
Jazz at the Anvil features Itamar Erez, an internationally renowned composer and guitarist who blelnds the music of the Middle East with jazz and the passion of flamenco. It’s on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. in Anvil Theatre. Tickets start at $20.
Tuesday, Nov. 28 and Wednesday, Nov. 29
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy, presented by James and Jamesy, combines “British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected.” It’s at Massey Theatre on, with shows on Tuesday, Nov. 28 and Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at www.masseytheatre.com
Nov. 30 to Dec. 17
The Vagabond Players present The Marvelous Wonderettes at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park. Take a musical trip down memory lane through classic ‘50s and ‘60s tunes with this smash Off-Broadway hit jukebox musical. The show features over 30 classic hits including Lipstick on Your Collar, It’s My Party and Son of a Preacher Man. It runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 17, Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., plus additional matinee performances on Saturday Dec. 9 and 16. Tickets at vagabondplayers.ca/tickets or 604-521-0412.
