Live Band Swing Dance + Ukrainian NewWestFest 2025

Issue #362

Author

Carla McNeil
September 22, 2025

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September 22, 2025

🧘 Peace, Be Still Monday Meditation – 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM

👶 Mom + Baby Meet Up at Cove Indoor Play – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

🧩 Puzzle Mondays at Steel and Oak – Starts at 5:00 PM

🎨 Downtown's Living Room at Anvil Centre – 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

🎙️ Begbie's Open Mic – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

September 23, 2025

📖 Storytime (3-5 years) – 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

📱 Bring Your Own Device Tech Cafe! – 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

📝 Work BC Employment Services Drop-In – 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

📚️ Young Readers Book Club (9-12 years) – 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM

🧘 Yang Tai Chi 24 form – 5:00 PM

🍺 🎲 Beer and Board Games – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

❓️ Trivia Tuesdays at Howe Sound New West – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🪡 Sewing Beginner(16+ years) at təməsew̓txʷ – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

September 24, 2025

💰️ Financial Aid (Welfare) Worker at NWPL – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

👶 Mom + Baby Meet Up at Cove Indoor Play – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 CaRT Peer Navigators – 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

👶 Babytime (0-23 months) – 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

🎒 After-School Drop-In (5-12 years) – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🤝 Connect at the Quay at Dehl’s Gourmet – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

📖 Pyjama Storytime (all ages) – 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM

🎨 Family Paint Party at Taverna Greka – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

🏃 Run Club  – 7:00 PM

📝 Famous Last Words New Westminster – 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

👦👧 Connect Youth (13+) – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

🎤 Open Mic Jam at Bully’s Studio – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

❓️ Trivia Night at Frankie G’s – 7:30 PM

The Westside Swing Band is back in New Westminster, bringing fresh tunes and timeless favourites to the dance floor. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just looking for a fun night out, this event is sure to get your feet moving.

Kick off the evening with a free dance lesson, then show off your moves as the band fills the hall with the lively sounds of swing, jazz, and blues.

📅 Date: Friday, September 26
🕢 Time: 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Sapperton Community Hall, 318 Keary Street, New Westminster

Good to Know:

  • 3 hours of live music and dancing

  • Free venue parking available

  • Open to all (under 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)

  • Refunds available up to 7 days before the event

Tickets are $26.35, and spots are expected to go fast—so lace up your dancing shoes and join in for an unforgettable evening!

New Westminster is getting ready to sparkle with music, food, and culture as Ukrainian NewWestFest 2025 takes over on Saturday, September 27! From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., 501 4th Avenue will transform into a colorful street party — and the best part? It’s free for everyone!

🎶 Live Performances will light up the stage, from dazzling traditional dancers in embroidered costumes to modern Ukrainian musicians turning up the energy.
🍴 Food lovers, rejoice! Indulge in perogies, pampushky, borscht, and more — all the classics that will have you coming back for seconds.
📚 Cultural Exhibit: Take a walk through history with an interactive display showcasing five waves of Ukrainian immigration to Canada, spanning more than 130 years of resilience, hope, and community pride.

This family-friendly celebration promises something for everyone — great music, delicious food, fascinating history, and plenty of fun. Whether you’re Ukrainian by heritage or just Ukrainian at heart for the day, this is one festival you won’t want to miss.

Mark your calendars, grab your friends, and bring your appetite — it’s going to be one of the happiest cultural events in British Columbia this year!

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