1. Get on board for Royal City Musical Theatre’s 2017 production of the Tony Award-winning, tap dancing musical Anything Goes. Anything Goes runs at the Massey Theatre April 6 to 23, with shows at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday (April 12 to 15 and April 19 to 23) and 2 p.m. matinees on April 9, 15, 16 and 22. Call 604-521-5050 or go to masseytheatre.com.
2. Enjoy a night out and support hyacks football at Necessary Roughness 5, a night of comedy on Friday, April 7 at Lafflines Comedy Club. The show, featuring comedian Brad Upton, door prizes, a raffle and a 50/50 draw, starts at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. All admission proceeds go to NWSS Hyack Football. Attendees must be 19 or older to attend. Tickets are $20 (including tax and service charge) and are available at www.thecolumbia.ca/#necessaryroughness.
3. Gain a better understanding about past and current relationships between indigenous and non-indigenous people at The Blanket Exercise on Saturday, April 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. In association with the New Westminster Museum’s Witness Blanket exhibition, Janet and Candace from the Katzie First Nation will share personal first-hand accounts of the intergenerational effects of residential schools on them and their families. Folks 16 and up can register for this session by calling 604-527-4640 (code 155080). Admission is by donation.
4. Go treasure hunting at the Century House Association’s annual thrift sale, where you’ll be sure to find bargains galore. Admission is free, but you’ll want to bring a few bucks to pick up recycled treasures or enjoy some refreshments. The sale is on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Century House, 620 Eighth St.
5. Learn about some women from the Royal City’s past at Remarkable Women of Irving House: Celebrating 100 Years of Voting for Women in B.C. During one-hour tours of Irving House, guests will learn about Elizabeth Irving, Mary Briggs and Mary Aline Cox. The tours (which are by donation) take place on Saturday, April 8 from noon to 4 p.m. at Irving House, 302 Royal Ave.
6. Commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge at a cermoney at Queen's Park Stadium on Sunday, April 9. Attendees are asked to be seated by 2 p.m. The event begins with music by the Regimental band at 1:45 p.m. and the march onto the parade by the Royal Westminster Regiment is at 2 p.m.
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