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THURSDAY, DEC. 29 TO SATURDAY, DEC. 31

Photo contributed Will Stroet brings his Will’ s Jams show to the Anvil Centre ballroom as part of the Winter Celebrations. You can catch him today (Thursday, Dec. 29).

THURSDAY, DEC. 29

LEARN CODING

If your all-time favourite fictional characters include Robby the Robot,Wall-E or Marvin the Paranoid Android, you might be a little curious to know how these robots work. Here’s your chance to learn to write code that will guide robots to do what you ask them to do.The class, organized by NewWestminster Public Library (716 Sixth Ave.), is free and open to all ages.To register, call 604-527-4677 or send an email to youth@nwpl.ca. It runs from 2 to 3 p.m. MORE: www.newwestcity.ca/shinebright THURSDAY, DEC. 29

MOLLY’S COMEDY CABARET

For some, the year might have brought that long-awaited promotion, and for some others, a ton of reasons to whine about. Either way, bid adieu to 2022 with a splash of humour. Singer and actress MollyWilson will be performing a show at the Anvil Centre (777 Columbia St.) that’s a mix of comedy and music featuring pop, rock, Motown and Broadway songs.The musical variety show, as perWilson, is “engaging, interactive and guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. ”Tickets to the show are priced at $10 to $20 plus service charges. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Anvil Centre’sWinter Celebrations. MORE: See www.ticketsnw.ca.

WILL’S JAMS AT WINTER CELEBRATIONS

Here’s a musician who can get kids humming about renewable energy and bike safety.Will Stroet, a Juno-nominated musician, educator and a former CBC Kids TV star, will be bringing his high-energy kids’ rock-pop music to the Anvil Centre ballroom (777 Columbia St.) this weekend as part of the ongoingWinter Celebrations.Take your tiny tots to the concert where they can bob their heads to singalong choruses that inspire them to be creative, caring and community-minded. Tickets are priced at $5 to $10 plus service charges.

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 29, 11 to 11:50 a.m. WHERE: Anvil Centre ballroom, 777 Columbia St. INFO AND TICKETS: www.ticketsnw.ca.

FRIDAY, DEC. 30

PAINT NIGHT

As the sun sets on the last weekday of the year, head to Paddlewheeler Pub (810 Quayside Dr.) to mark the occasion on a canvas.With a frothy beer in one hand, and a paintbrush in another, create a masterpiece depicting an alpine mountain sunset. For a ticket priced at $39, you will get a canvas, paint supplies, step-by-step instructions from an artist, and a beer or wine of your choice. Since the venue is a full-fledged restaurant, you can always pair your drink with snacks, or follow it up with another.

MORE: Sign up at www.tinyurl.com/ NWPaintNightDec30 FRIDAY, DEC. 30

CHRISTMAS DINNER CRUISE

Christmas is not over — at least for Paddlewheeler RiverboatTours.The company is offering a three-hour Christmas dinner cruise, running from 6 to 9 p.m., where you can enjoy a three-course dinner featuring carved roast turkey and more while sailing in a 100-passenger paddlewheeler that’s decked out with Christmas lights and decor. Check in at the company’s booth on the boardwalk located below the Inn AtThe Quay Hotel (900 Quayside Dr.) 30 minutes before departure time. MORE: www.vancouverpaddlewheeler. com.

– compiled by Naveena Vijayan

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