This weekend, take some time out to attend live theatre, visit an independent bookstore and plan your Mother's Day gift.
Thursday, April 27
Taste of South Africa: Indulge in a delectable spread of items unique to the South African cuisine: like bobotie — baked and spiced minced meat topped with egg; melkert — a rich and creamy sweet tart; tomato onion sambal — a side dish that resembles a salsa; and more.
The South African special will be served at the city hall cafeteria in celebration of South African Freedom Day, April 27 — the day when the first elections were held in the country post apartheid. The lunch special is priced at $12.
When: Thursday, April 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: 511 Royal Ave.
Details: Eventbrite
Thursday, April 27 to Sunday, April 30
Crazy for You: The Royal City Musical Theatre’s new musical, Crazy For You, is for all those who are crazy about romcoms, live theatre and American legend George Gershwin’s tunes.
The light-hearted script follows the story of a banker and a postmistress, who both have a deep love for theatre, and team up to save a run-down theatre. With humour, tap dancing, and high-energy orchestra music, the play is back in New West after being put on hold for three years due to COVID.
Tickets are priced at $29/$37/$45.
When: Thursday, April 27 to Sunday, May 14. Evening shows Thursdays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; weekend matinees (April 30, May 6, 7, 13 and 14) at 2 p.m.
Where: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave.
Details and tickets: The Royal City Musical Theatre website
Saturday, April 29
Flowers for mom: Here’s a way to show your mom how much she means to you — arrange a pot full of flowers that’ll never wilt.
Join La Petite Fleur’s flower arrangement workshop this weekend to get a guided hands-on experience on arranging a flower pot with preserved flowers, hydrangea and foliage, and create a beautiful piece of decor that reflects your love.
Feel free to explore creative ways to spruce up your gift with LED lights or a greeting card, maybe? Registration fee starts at $69.48; all materials will be provided.
When: Saturday, April 29, 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: The Gallery at Queen’s Park, Arts Council of New Westminster
Details and tickets: Eventbrite
Evening peace: Take a moment to slow down and enjoy an evening of choral music by the Amabilis Singers.
Called Evening Peace, the concert presents a vast repertoire that journeys over time and genres — from works by Victoria and Brahms to modern classics by Lauridsen, Childs, Aguila and Tate, and more. Let the chorus of voices melt your stress away and fill you in, as the event’s title suggests, with peace.
When: Saturday, April 29, 7:30 p.m.
Where: New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave.
Details and tickets: Amabilis Singers website
Indie Bookstore Day: Kinder Books, a children’s bookstore, is celebrating Indie Bookstore Day on April 29, with a lineup of activities for kids such as a guided workshop by illustrator Nicholas Brancati on how to design a book cover using collage, and a chance to meet with the author of The Adventures of Julian and Captain: The Cookie Cure, Dominic Polubinski.
The bookstore will be giving away gifts as part of every purchase on the day, and has an ongoing contest that gives readers a chance to win $1,000 to be spent at any Canadian independent bookstore.
When: Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 101 - 810 Quayside Dr
Details: Kinder Books website
