Roller Derby + Turning Points

Inside the New West Spotlight

 🌞 Weather - Sunny

 😜 Rain Joke - Why does drizzle love sightseeing?👀🏙️

 🗓️ New West Events - Plenty to Discover in New West

 🗞️ New West Local News - Roller Derby + Turning Points

 🤖 How well do you know New West?

 😆 Meme of the Day

 🔗 Use the links above to skip to your favorite section.

 📧 Did someone forward you our New West Spotlight? You can Subscribe Here!

Read New West Spotlight Online

Friday June 19, 2026

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 National Indigenous Peoples Day – 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM

💑 City Love Scavenger Hunt For Couples - New West Area – 1:00 PM

🤝 June’s Business & Bevies at Costco Business Centre – 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

🎲 Friendsday Night Board Games – 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM

👪️ Thrive Parents Support for Parents with Neurodivergent Children – 6:30 PM

🎸 Sip n’ Strum Fridays at Mechanics of Music – 7:00 PM

🎲 Georgie’s Local Hot Bitch Rock & Roll Bingo – 7:00 PM

🎲 Howe Sound Hitmix Bingo – 7:00 PM

🎙️ Howe Sound New West Karaoke Night – 7:00 PM

🍸️ Cocktails and Conjuring at the Flapper Lounge – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎙️ Weekly Karaoke Every Friday – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

👻 The Ghostly New West Tour – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎙️ Notorious Grey Fox Karaoke Friday Nights – 9:00 PM until Close

Saturday June 20, 2026

📰 Annual Shred-a-Thon at New Westminster City Hall – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

🧹 Yard Clean Up Day at Unity of New Westminster – 10:00 AM

🗣️ Spanish Conversation Drop-in – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🛼 TCRD Summer Slam- Roller Derby Tournament – 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM

🕹️ Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo 2026 – 11:00 AM

🔈️ New to New West Intercultural Festival and Information Fair – 11:00 AM

🖊️ Author Pop Up Breakfast for Dinner at Kinder Books – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

🚢 Samson V Museum – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🎨 Rug Tufting at Arrieta Art Studio – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

👂️DeafDisabled Education Event at Douglas College – 1:00 PM

💑 City Love Scavenger Hunt For Couples - New West Area – 1:00 PM

💃 Swingin' In the Park(let) at Uptown Plaza – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🍻 SO 12 Anniversary Party – 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🚲️ Youth Cycle Express: $2 Drop-in for Youth Ages 13 - 18 – 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

🎙️ Lounge Duet at the Flapper Lounge – 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

🎸 Live Music Saturday at the Legion Branch 2 – 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

🍻 June Queers & Beers at Mood Swing Cafe & Bar – 6:00 PM

👻 The Ghosts of New Westminster – 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

🧔‍♂️ Father's Day Weekend Special Performance at Quayside Tiki Bar – 8:00 PM

🏊️ Youth Swim at təməsew̓txʷ – 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎶 Saturday Night Live Music at The Terminal Pub – 9:00 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Saturdays at Kelly & Carlos O’Bryan’s – 9:00 PM to 12:30 AM

🕺 Saturday Dance Party at Georgie's – 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM

🕹️ Fighting Game Night – Phantom Alley

🚘️ MINI Drive to George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary (Westham Island)

Sunday June 21, 2026

🚴 CAPs Club Ride | Deep Cove – 8:45 AM

🛼 TCRD Summer Slam- Roller Derby Tournament – 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM

🩰 Mixed Emotions at Massey Theatre – 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM

🦖 Kids Pokémon League - New West – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

🚢 Samson V Museum – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

💑 City Love Scavenger Hunt For Couples - New West Area – 1:00 PM

🎨 Exploring Oil Pastels at Arrieta Art Studio – 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

🍽️ Community Lunch at You N Me' Cafe – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

🎙️ Georgie's Local Sunday Night Open Mic! – 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎶 Rainbow Chorus Presents "Turning Points" – 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

📚️ Canada Fiction Fest

🛼🔥Roller Derby Action Returns to New Westminster for Summer Slam 2026

Get ready for a weekend of high-speed action, hard hits, and nonstop excitement as the Terminal City Roller Derby Summer Slam returns to New Westminster.

Taking place June 20 and 21 at the Royal City Curling Club, the annual tournament will feature 10 roller derby games over two action-packed days, bringing together athletes and fans for one of the sport's biggest local events of the summer.

Known for its fast-paced gameplay, athleticism, and passionate community, roller derby continues to grow in popularity across Metro Vancouver. Whether you're a longtime fan or curious about the sport for the first time, Summer Slam offers the perfect opportunity to experience the energy and excitement up close.

The tournament runs from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is by donation, making it an affordable outing for families, sports fans, and anyone looking for something different to do in New Westminster.

Bring your friends, pick a team to cheer for, and prepare for a weekend of thrilling competition on wheels.

See the Full Summer Slam Tournament Schedule

🌈🎶Rainbow Chorus Celebrates Hope and Renewal in ‘Turning Points’

Music has a unique way of helping us navigate life's biggest moments, and the Rainbow Chorus of New Westminster is ready to share that journey with the community.

On June 21, the chorus will present Turning Points, an inspiring evening of choral music exploring resilience, hope, renewal, and the strength found in coming together through challenging times.

The concert will feature works by acclaimed composers Kyle Pederson, Don Macdonald, Laura Hawley, and Corey Payette, alongside beloved songs including Rise Up, A Million Dreams, Defying Gravity, and Over the Rainbow. Audiences can expect an uplifting program filled with powerful harmonies, emotional storytelling, and messages of courage, belonging, and optimism.

Hosted at Sanctuary on 6th, the performance invites listeners to reflect on life's turning points while celebrating the power of community and music to inspire positive change.

Whether you're a longtime supporter of the arts or simply looking for an uplifting evening in New Westminster, Turning Points promises a heartfelt and memorable experience.

Get Tickets for Rainbow Chorus’ ‘Turning Points’ Concert

🤖 This week’s Tin Man stops:

Congratulations to last week’s How Well Do You Know New West? winner. 🎉

Our original winner did not claim the prize, so congratulations to our new lucky winner:

Nolan Elford

You’ve won $50 Gift Certificate for Wild Thyme from Lila Day - Edward Jones. 

To claim your prize, please email, within 48 hours, us at [email protected]. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Thank you to everyone who played this week and shared your local knowledge — we love seeing New West experts in action! 💙

👉 Ready for the next round? Head over to Facebook and Instagram and start guessing!

🔍️ Want to play again?  
Learn how to join the fun

⛈️ Rain Joke of the Day 🌧️ 

🌧️ Why does drizzle love sightseeing?👀🏙️

📍 It enjoys drop-ins. 🌍

Meme of the Day

Brought to you by New West Spotlight Daily Digital Newsletter

What’s faster than word of mouth? New West Spotlight! It keeps you updated on what is happening locally and connects businesses to our vibrant community.

Who else do you know in New West who might also enjoy reading the New West Spotlight?

Click to Share the newsletter

Want to see your local business in the spotlight?
We’d love to feature you in an upcoming issue of New West Spotlight, where thousands of New West residents discover what’s new and local.

 Check out our feature options here.

Not a business owner but have a favorite local spot?

Tell us all about it - email us at [email protected]