What's happening this weekend in New West? Our top picks for Aug. 11 to 13

This weekend, carve out some time for fun — turn your Sunday lunch into a family paint event and unwind at a street party dressed in your retro best.

Friday, Aug. 11 

Fridays on Front 

A street party for all those who prefer the classics over contemporary. Fridays on Front is back with a new gala, themed “Throwing it Back.” The fun series that has been juicing up most Friday evenings since the start of July, promises entertainment, kids’ activities, an artisan market and a host of food trucks and food vendors this weekend as well. 

Where: Front Street Mews between Sixth and McKenzie streets 

When: 5 to 9 p.m. 

Details: Downtown New West Instagram

Friday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, Aug. 13 

Avifauna 

Two artists — Nancy Whiteside and Molly Gray — have come up with paintings inspired by Pacific Northwest birds. Their exhibition titled Avifauna: Sight and Perception, besides giving viewers a selection of beautiful multimedia works to look at, is also a nudge to consider how best to protect and appreciate the creatures. The exhibition is on till Sept. 20. 

Where: Anvil Centre Community Art Gallery, 777 Columbia St. 

When: 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. On Sunday, artist Molly Gray will give a live lino-cut carving demonstration between 1 and 3 p.m. 

Details: Anvil Centre website

Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13 

Jumble Market 

Browse through a large collection of art supplies, handmade crafts, pre-loved treasures, antiques, clothing and more at this community market. Conceptualized as an event to help people declutter their apartments, the flea market and swap meat will see more than 30 vendors from the community set up tables with items that need a new home. 

Where: Eighth and Eight Creative Spaces, 735 Eighth Ave. 

When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Details: Eighth and Eight Creative Spaces website

Sunday, Aug. 13 

Fuzzy Family Tree 

Jazz up your walls with a painting created by you and your family. Paint Star Party is organizing a family paint afternoon where you can bring in your entire fam and get painting on multiple canvases that in the end will make up a statement piece for your home. At the event, all attendees will be given instructions on how to paint cute fuzzy birds on branches that run across multiple canvas boards. 

When: 12 to 2 p.m. 

Where: Frankie G’s Boilerhouse Pub 305 Ewen Avenue 

Details: Eventbrite

Circus Sunday 

If you have always looked at jugglers and stilt walkers with awe, it’s time to learn the tricks yourself. Vancouver Circus School will be bringing a range of its circus props to the Westminster Pier Park every Sunday through August to give curious minds a glimpse into the world of circus. As a participant, you get to pick your prop and the lesson you want to learn based on your skill level. Want to balance on a rola-bola? You got it. 

Where: Westminster Pier Park 

When: 1 and 3 p.m. 

Details: New West City website