WEEKEND

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

Nwss Dance Show

NewWest Secondary School Dance program is bringing the arcade character Wreck-It Ralph and his adventures to the MasseyTheatre stage tonight (Thursday) The senior dancers of the program will give the audience a peek intoWreckIt Ralph’s earnest attempt to prove that he can be someone who doesn’t always wreck things While a noble thought, will Wreck-It Ralph actually succeed at it? Find out at the dance show that will also see NWSS junior dancers perform a production themed on the joy of browsing a toy store, in yet another performance.The tickets are priced at $10 each

WHEN: Thursday, June 15, 7 p.m.

WHERE: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave.

DETAILS: www.ticketsnw.ca

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Vancouver Youth Choir

VancouverYouth Choir, the award-winning choir group that has been featured on National Public Radio and headlined events in Europe and North America, recently represented Canada at theWorld Choral Music Symposium in Istanbul At this big stage, they performed a diverse array of music that represents the cultural diversity of the country from Gujarati folk songs to Cree music and FrenchCanadian works.This weekend, they will recreate the magic of that night at the MasseyTheatre by performing the same set for the NewWest crowd.Tickets are priced between $10 and $15.

Don’t miss these weekend events & activities!

Find more events online: newwestrecord ca/local-events

Please send your information for inclusion on to calendar@newwestrecord.ca

THURSDAY, JUNE 15 PAINT WITH THE PUPS

While filling a blank canvas with bright colours can be therapeutic in itself, here is an event that promises to amp up that experience with the company of adorable pups At the Wonderpup Academy’s paint night tonight (Thursday), participants will be able to unwind at a threehour art session that allows unlimited cuddles with the academy’s well-trained Fidos All the materials will be provided, courtesy Arrieta Art Studio. It’s $40.

WHEN: Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Wonderpup Academy, 9 Sixth St.

DETAILS: www.instagram.com/ arrieta_art

WHEN: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave.

DETAILS: www.ticketsnw.ca

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

The annual Queensborough Children’s Festival will feature live music, dance and a live book reading session all packed into one day.The event includes a host of activities by theVancouver Circus School and a dance workshop by Foolish Operations, plus an array of food options from Mom’s Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, a barbecue by the Knights of Columbus and the centre’s community café

WHEN: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Queensborough Community Centre outdoor stage and field, 920 Ewe Ave.

DETAILS: www.tinyurl.com/ QBChildrensFest2023

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

Community Bike Ride

Here’s your chance to discover New West’s official bike routes along with a group of bike enthusiasts, led by a trained volunteer The free community event organized by HUB NewWest, a non-profit organization working to improve cycling conditions in the city, is open to beginner and novice cyclists.The 14-km ride will have participants cycle at a leisurely pace on paved roads and small sections of gravel paths

WHEN: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Starts at Century House, 620 Eighth St

DETAILS: Email hubnewwestminster events@gmail.com for details. Reserve a spot at tinyurl.com/ HubBikeRideJune18.

– compiled by NaveenaVijayan