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What's happening this weekend in New West? Top picks for Oct. 27 to 29

From a Day of the Dead dance to a Halloween party for pups — it's happening in New West this weekend
Theresa McManus
Theresa McManus
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Dog Man: The Musical comes to New Westminster's Massey Theatre this weekend.TheatreWorksUSA

Saturday, Oct. 28

Day of the Dead dance party

St. Barnabas Church is having a family dance party for The Day of the Dead, featuring snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, door prizes, a silent auction, a dance and live music from The Syndicate.

  • When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 4 to 10 p.m.
  • Where: St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 1010 Fifth Ave. (The dance is in the hall)
  • Details: Suggested donation $20. Tickets don’t need to be purchased in advance.

Children’s Hospital fundraiser

Press Start Video Games is raising funds for BC Children’s Hospital through a bake and craft sale. It’s part of the store’s efforts to raise money for the hospital through the upcoming Extra Life fundraising program of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

  • When: Saturday, Oct. 28, noon to 5 p.m.
  • Where: Press Start Video Games, 734 12th St.

Halloween pawty charity fundraiser

BE Pawtique is having a Halloween pawty at its indoor dog park. It features pawty games, a pet costume competition, a dog walk show and a chance to in prizes.

  • When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 2 to 4 p.m.  
  • Where: 610 Columbia St.
  • Details: The net profit of the event will be donated to BC SPCA. The entrance fee is $10 per dog, which includes two drinks and one treat bag.

Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29

Dog Man: The Musical

Dog Man: The Musical, described as “a hilarious” production, is based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club.

  • When: Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29. Two shows each day: 1 and 4 p.m.
  • Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave.
  • Details: Tickets at masseytheatre.com.

Halloween on the River

Fraser River Discovery Centre is extending its Super Saturdays programming to include Sunday — all in honour of Halloween. The weekend’s activities include getting “microscopic” with mold as you dive into decomposition, taking a photo at the costume selfie stations and comparing costumes with George the Sturgeon.

  • When Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre 788 Quayside Dr.
  • Details: Included in admission to the FRDC galleries. Info at www.fraserriverdiscovery.org.