No matter how hot it is outside, the weekend promises to bring along an uber-cool set of events — ranging from a waterfront party, a night of social dancing and a chance to explore the city on your bike.
Thursday, May 18
Community Bike Ride
Want to bike around the city but not sure which are the official bike routes? Show up with your bicycle this weekend at a community bike ride event and get familiar with bike routes to popular New West destinations. Ride with a group of cyclists and a trained HUB-New Westminster volunteer at a comfortable pace of 10 to 15 kilometres per hour, and get confident at navigating the city on your bike.
When: Thursday, May 18, between 6 and 7 p.m.
Where: The rides will begin and end at Century House, 620 Eighth St.
Details: Email [email protected] with subject heading: HUB-NW Bike Ride, or visit New Westminster City website
Thursday, May 18 to Friday, May 19
Hidden Fragments
Six creatives met at a workshop where they discovered new methods of creating art using discarded paper and paint. This chance meeting has now led to a full-blown exhibition of their works. Though they all follow a shared approach, their works — created through techniques such as layering, collage, mask making and sanding — each have a unique style. Find out more about their story and their art at the ongoing show, Hidden Fragments: Layers of Discovery.
When: Tuesday to Friday, between 1 and 4 p.m., till June 9
Where: Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, Eighth & Eight, 735 Eighth Ave.
Details: Massey Theatre website
Thursday, May 18 to Sunday, May 21
Build better tomorrow
The Burnaby and New Westminster school districts have joined forces to present “Building a Better Tomorrow Through Art” — a show featuring artwork by high school students with diverse needs. The idea for this cross-district event came from Judy Chiao, a Burnaby North Secondary teacher, who then worked together with Sarah Lunes, a teacher at New Westminster Secondary, to make it real. In its second year now, the art show, hosted by the City of New Westminster’s Art Services department, includes works by select students from Burnaby North Secondary, Cariboo Hill Secondary, Moscrop Secondary, New Westminster Secondary and Vancouver’s Kitsilano and Magee Secondary schools.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., till May 31
Where: 4th floor of Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.
Details: Anvil Centre website
Saturday, May 20
BBQ Bash
Help a local restaurant, known for its scrumptious wings and noodles, celebrate its 10th birthday. New West’s Longtail Kitchen is throwing a spot prawn BBQ bash to celebrate its milestone event. At the patio party, you’ll get served hot-off-the-grill barbecued prawns with nahm jim dipping sauce; you get to wash it down with chilled beer from Steel & Oak Brewing Co. Take your time with the feast, but hurry up with booking a spot. If you are among the first 20 to buy a ticket (priced at $48.88 per person), you get a chance to win a limited edition Longtail Kitchen t-shirt.
When: Saturday, May 20, 2 to 7 p.m.
Where: 116-810 Quayside Dr.
Details: Longtail Kitchen Instagram page
The Cat’s Meow
Juice up your Saturday evening with live music and social dancing. Don’t know how to triple step and rock step? No worries. "The Cat’s Meow at the Anvil" event is offering a beginner swing dance lesson (partner not required) for all who like to groove to upbeat music. Presented by Uptown Swing Collective, the event will have talented singer, dancer and finalist in the Karaoke World Championships, Mira Dasu, teach workshops and also perform. Early-bird tickets are priced at $20, regular tickets are $32 and at-the-door tickets are $36.
When: Saturday, May 20, between 7 and 10:30 p.m.
Where: The Anvil Theatre, 777 Columbia St.
Details: Anvil Theatre website
