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7 things to do in New Westminster this weekend

Live music and theatre, family fun, and a comic festival are among this weekend's happenings in New West.
Theresa McManus
Theresa McManus
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Krystle Dos Santos and her three-piece band perform in New West on Friday.Andrea Sutherland

If the arrival of spring on March 20 has put a little pep into your step, you’re in luck — there’s lots of fun things to do in New West this weekend.

Whether you want to enjoy some live entertainment, hit the dance floor, or enjoy some family-friendly spring break fun, you can do it all in New Westminster. Here are the Record’s top picks for the March 21 to 23 weekend.

To Sunday, March 23

We Don’t Talk About Book Club

Enjoy a night out when the Royal Canadian Theatre Company presents, We Don’t Talk About Book Club. The company’s spring production follows four friends from college at their monthly book club. It’s described as “a heartfelt and hilarious journey through friendship, forgiveness and melty cheese.”

  • When: Thursday, March 20 to Sunday, March 23. (Shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., as well as 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday.)
  • Where: Anvil Theatre, 777 Columbia St.
  • Details: Tickets are available online. 

Friday, March 21

Krystle Dos Santos: A Night of Soul with Bradley Barkman

Dance the night away when Krystle Dos Santos and her three-piece band, joined by guest artist Bradley Barkman, perform an evening of classic soul, funk, and R&B hits.

Saturday, March 22

New West Comic Fest Spring 2025

Explore the offerings at the New West Comic Fest, featuring 50 tables of comics creators and comics traders. This event is a must if you're a comics reader, a comics collector or curious about comics

  • When: Saturday, March 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Where: Sapperton Community Hall, 318 Keary St.
  • Details: $5 entry fee; children under 13 get in for free

Jazz Cats Social

Take part in a jazz jam, kick up your heels on the dance floor, or just sit back and enjoy the show — you can do it all at this weekend’s Jazz Cats Social featuring live music by Bonnie Northgraves and the Empress Jazz Band. The Uptown Swing Collective hosts this jazz jam; musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and sit in with the band for a song or two.

  • When: Saturday, March 22, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., a beginner swing dance lesson is at 6:45 p.m. (no partner needed), and live music and social dancing start at 7:30 p.m.
  • Where: Century House, 620 Eighth St. (in Moody Park)
  • Details: Tickets ($21) must be purchased in advance. Light refreshments included. The event is for people aged 16 years and older.

Sunday, March 23

Global Tea Series

Attend an afternoon of top-notch entertainment when Cassius Khan hosts the Global Tea Series which includes an afternoon of music and refreshments. Today’s event features guitar music with Dave Martone, a performer, touring musician, recording engineer, music producer and educator. Khan is a globally renowned performer of combining the classical styles of Ghazal/Thumri singing and the Tabla.

  • When: Sunday, March 23, 3 to 5 p.m.
  • Where: Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces, 735 Eighth Ave. (Massey Theatre complex)
  • Details: Pay what you can at the door.

Friendship Gaming Club at River Market

Get your game on at the Friendship Gaming Cub at River Market every Sunday. The games being played range from beginner to expert, so there's something for everyone. 

  • When: Sunday, March 23, 1 to 6 p.m.
  • Where River, Market, 810 Quayside Dr. (event is on the market’s upper level.)
  • Details: Free

Spring Discovery Days

Have fun at Spring Discovery Days, which features hands-on programs for all ages. In addition to self-guided activities throughout the building, visitors can take part in a facilitated activity from 10 a.m. to noon and enjoy a storytime from 1 to 3 p.m. Predators is the theme of activities running from March 15 to 22 and pollinators and plants is the focus of March 23 to 30 activities.

  • When: Daily from March 15 to 30, including weekends, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Fraser River Discovery Centre, 788 Quayside Dr.
  • Details: Spring Discovery Days activities are included in admission to the Discovery Centre. Details are available online.