Friday, Nov. 24
Big Fight in Little Chinatown
Screening of Big Fight in Little Chinatown and a panel discussion after the film. Chinese subtitles will be provided. Tea and small snacks will be shared at this event hosted by Chinatown Together.
- When: Friday, Nov, 24. Doors open at 7 p.m., screening is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Where: Wildfire Bookshop, 712 B 12th St.
- Details: Free but reservations required – and seats are filling up fast. People are asked to mask up for this event, so it’s accessible to everyone, including immunocompromised and elderly folks.
Soul/R&B/Hip-Hop Night
Soul/R&B/Hip-Hop Night features an evening showcasing some of B.C.’s best up-and-coming artists. Presented by BeatSoul Record and Purple Lining, this event has a licensed bar and is for ages 19 and up.
- When: Friday, Nov. 24. Doors at 8 p.m. and show runs until about midnight, with an “after-hours” to follow
- Where: Bully's Studios main room, 67 Sixth St.
- Details: Tickets are $24.22
Saturday, Nov. 25
Century House winter sale
The Century House Association’s winter craft and bake sale features quilts, crafts, pottery and other items handmade by Century House members and activity groups.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where: Century House, 620 Eighth St.
Herbert Spencer Christmas craft fair
The Herbert Spencer Christmas craft fair includes more than 60 artisans and vendors, a bake sale, a bistro serving up food, drinks and sweets, and more.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: École Herbert Spencer Elementary School, 605 Second St.
Douglas College Fall Concert Series
Douglas College Fall Concert Series includes performances by Douglas College's Chorus and Chorale featuring Haydn’s Missa Sancti Nicolai and Bach’s Cantata 131 Aus der Tiefe. The program also includes choral works by Rachmaninoff, Mendelssohn, and contemporary arrangements of folk songs and carols.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Laura C Muir Performing Arts Theatre at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave.
- Info: Tickets at Eventbrite.ca
Saturday and Sunday
Kid Koala’s The Storyville Mosquito
Kid Koala’s The Storyville Mosquito – described as a “funny, jazz-infused emotive, Chaplin-esque live theatre experience that’s fun for the entire family” comes to New West this weekend.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 25 (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday, Nov. 26 (2 p.m.)
- Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave.
- Details: Tickets and info at www.masseytheatre.com
Sunday, Nov. 26
An Afternoon With Authors
The Royal City Literary Arts Society presents an afternoon of fiction and poetry, with music, door prizes, a book market (a great place to pick up gifts for yourself or others), nibbles and an open mic. Tellers of Tales (1 p.m.) includes: Winona Kent; Jerena Tobiasen; Ruth Kozak; and Una Bruhns. Poetic Justice with Alan Hill (3 p.m.) features Herb Bryce and Franci Louann. Music by Catherine Booth.
- When: Sunday, Nov. 26, 1 to 5 p.m.
- Where: I Heart New West community art space, Unit 103 - 78 10th St. in Columbia Square Plaza
Columbia Square Plaza, New Westminster - Info: Drop-in anytime or stay the whole afternoon. No admission. Free parking
