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Festive in New West: What’s happening on the Nov. 30 to Dec. 1 weekend?

This weekend in New Westminster: Festive fun, a vinyl record fair, live entertainment, and more.
Theresa McManus
Theresa McManus
Shine Bright New West
The annual Shine Bright New West event, seen here in 2021, returns in December 2024.Jennifer Gauthier/The Record

It’s beginning to get mighty festive in New West.

Whether you celebrate Christmas or you just want to add a festive feel to your life, New West is the place to be this weekend. A fire hall lighting celebration, community gatherings, live entertainment, and opportunities to help out your fellow citizens are among this weekend’s offerings.

Here are the Record’s top picks for the Friday, Nov. 29 to Sunday, Dec. 1 weekend.

To Dec. 15

Tick, Tick … Boom!

Check out the Vagabond Players’ latest production, Tick, Tick ... Boom!, a musical by Jonathan Larson, the creator of RENT. This musical, written in 1990, tells a story of turning 30 years old and having to make choices for the future. It’s on stage from Nov. 28 to Dec. 15.

  • When: Nov. 28 to Dec. 15
  • Where: Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park.
  • Details: Tickets and showtimes are available online.

Saturday, Nov. 30

Lighting of the Firehall

Kick off the festive season at the Lighting of the Firehall 2024 event at the Queensborough fire hall. Community members can meet Santa and Sparky the Fire Dog, sip hot cocoa, enjoy baked treats from Take the Cake, and dance to holiday music performed by the QMS band.

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 30, 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Where: #3 fire hall – 1011 Ewen Ave., Queensborough
  • Details: Please bring a non-perishable food item or monetary donation for the Don’t Go Hungry program. The Queensborough Special Programs Committee will triple this year’s monetary donations.

Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1

Analog Vinyl Record Fair

Spend an afternoon shopping for vinyl albums and chatting with music lovers and craft beer enthusiasts at Steel & Oak Brewing Co.’s annual Analog Vinyl Record Fair. The event’s laid-back vibe gives vinyl lovers to chat about music, shop for albums from a wide range of genres (including alternative, punk, heavy metal, to jazz, funk and folk), listen to DJ music, and enjoy a beer or beverage. Sunday’s event includes a raffle and a “bring your own vinyl” session, where guests can share a side of their favourite record or spin their latest finds on the brewery’s turntables.

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1, noon to 5 p.m.
  • Where: Steel & Oak Brewing Co., 1319 Third Ave.
  • Details: Free admission.

Sunday, Dec. 1

Shine Bright New West kick-off

Enjoy live performances, family-friendly booths, and food truck fare and get cozy around fire pits at the City of New Westminster’s kickoff event for Shine Bright New West. Shine Bright New West 2024 includes light installations and a packed month of events for folks of all ages – all month long.

  • When: Sunday, Dec. 1, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
  • Where New Westminster City Hall, 511 Royal Ave.
  • Details: Free.

Shine Bright: Share the Warmth

Support your fellow citizens by dropping off a donation at the Share the Warmth donation campaign event, which supports the local Don’t Go Hungry program. Community members can drop off well-preserved toys and winter wear like toques, scarves, and mittens.

  • When: Sunday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: Century House, 620 Eighth St.

Let It Snow

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable afternoon of music at Let It Snow, a special joint production featuring the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir and Winter Harp. Winter Harp will take you back to Christmases past with its ethereal, medieval-inspired music, stunning period costumes, and rare instruments and the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir will perform a repertoire that includes traditional and contemporary choral pieces.