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Here are the holiday hours of our ticketing provider Ticketpro, if you wish to buy tickets or require assistance over the phone at 1-888-655-9090. You can also buy your tickets online at www.ticketsnw.ca.

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December 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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🎄 #HyackSquareMarkets is proud to present our 1st ever #theNightbeforequeer-mas, taking place one day only in the ❤️ of the Royal City! Drag Show and Queer Market.
📅 December 22nd
⏰ Time: 5-8 pm
📍 Location: Anvil Centre
🌸Free event #NewWest #NewWestPride #NewWestDrag
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December 18, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Michael Harrison is an extraordinarily talented #ventriloquist, comedian and master showman. On Jan 31, 2026, watch your family and friends get puppeted on stage as he turns ventriloquism upside-down with one-of-a-kind routines.

Tickets: anviltheatre.ca/event/ventas...

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December 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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On Feb. 14, let's celebrate the music of Cole Porter. Classic film scholar Michael van den Bos presents Porter song performances from classic movies projected on screen, with Porter's songs performed live.

Tickets for You're The Top: anviltheatre.ca/event/youre-...

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December 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Join us and Vancouver Chamber Music Society next Monday afternoon, Nov 24, for some Robert & Johannes!

Tickets: anviltheatre.ca/event/robert...

The Academy Chamber Players will explore the legacy of Schumann and Brahms through the lens of song and #chambermusic.

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November 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Shout out to the amazing cast and creative team of The Search Party's Dance Nation! If you couldn't make it last week, we have six more performances until November 23. Get your tickets now: anviltheatre.ca/event/dance-...

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November 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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"...expect everything from backstage group huddles full of love and support to an appalling acro-lyrical number about Gandhi’s legacy. It’ll be a rollercoaster, for sure." - Stir

Dance Nation is on Nov 13-23. Get your tickets now!

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November 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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It's OPENING WEEK for The Search Party's Dance Nation! Are you as excited as we are? Be among the first to see this hilarious play by Clare Barron here in #NewWest. This production was nominated for seven Jessie Awards.

Get your tickets now!

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November 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Congratulations to The Search Party's Dance Nation on winning the Jessie Awards for Outstanding Costume Design in the Medium Theatre category!

Now is the time to catch this award winning play, right here in #NewWest.

November 13-23: anviltheatre.ca/event/dance-...

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November 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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This is the weekend to catch Arts Club On Tour's YOU USED TO CALL ME MARIE... in New Westminster! 🐴

Get your tickets to see this play on Nov 8-9: anviltheatre.ca/event/you-us...

You can also subscribe to the #NewWest Series until Nov 7.

Video source: The Arts Club

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November 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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The Search Party YVR's Dance Nation is nominated for SEVEN Jessie Awards! We are so very excited for them to hit the Anvil Theatre stage next week. Have you gotten your tickets yet?

November 13-23: anviltheatre.ca/event/dance-...

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November 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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John Reischman and the Jaybirds fashion a stylish take on #bluegrass that seamlessly blends original songs and instrumentals with Appalachian old-time music for a truly unique sound.

Join us on Dec 7 for an afternoon show: anviltheatre.ca/event/john-r...

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October 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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"A penny saved is a penny earned, and you can save a lot of them at Gamedeals!" - Pennywise

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"A penny saved is a penny earned, and you can save a lot of them at Gamedeals!" - Pennywise #downtownnewwest #shoplocal #tourismnewwest #newwestmonster #halloween
October 23, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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We needed some extra help for spooky season, and we got it.

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We needed some extra help for spooky season, and we got it. #downtownnewwest #shoplocal #tourismnewwest #newwestmonster #halloween
October 21, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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The next Vancouver Chamber Music Society Monday Concert is on November 24, featuring the Academy Chamber Players. They will explore the legacy of Schumann and Brahms through the lens of song and #chambermusic.

Tickets: anviltheatre.ca/event/robert...

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October 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Arts Club On Tour's "You used to call me Marie..." comes to Anvil Theatre on November 8-9!

Tickets: anviltheatre.ca/event/you-us...

Music plays and ponies dance as the epic story of Marie Callihoo and generations of Alberta’s Métis women unfurls through time.

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October 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Get your tickets now for the first Vancouver Chamber Music Society Monday Afternoon Concert on Oct 20! Four celebrated soloists will perform a sweeping tribute to the Romantic spirit, moving from the intimate to the immense

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October 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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🔎Last but not least in our #VendorSpotlight series for Oct 4: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes back #upcycled #SustainableClothing brand Designs by Jules. Working to help eliminate fabric waste in our landfills AND keep you looking super stylish at the same time. #DesignsByJules #NewWestCulturalCrawl
The back of a child is shown wearing a sundress with shoulder ties in a bright sky blue fabric with a pink and green flower design. The dress is handmade and the fabric has been repurposed and upcycled from its former incarnation as a pillowcase. It’s an example of the one of a kind designs available at the Designs By Jules stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm. Image of a denim miniskirt that has been created from what was originally a pair of jeans, and now features a white cotton flounce at the bottom. It’s an example of the one of a kind designs available at the Designs By Jules stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm. Image of an upcycled women’s summer top with an upper portion created from red gingham, featuring adjustable spaghetti straps and a keyhole bust detail, paired with a denim peplum that has been attached at the midsection. It’s an example of the one of a kind designs available at the Designs By Jules stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm. A smiling woman wearing a denim vest and leopard print skirt and running shoes is leaning against a table at an outdoor market stall filled with unique and upcycled clothing that she has designed and sewn herself. A sign on the tent above the woman says #DowntownNewWest, and these one of a kind, upcycled designs she has made will be available at the Designs By Jules stall on Oct 4, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 5pm.
October 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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SEASON RECAP 13/🧵Massive kudos to all our helpers & volunteers, a huge ths to Jaydee Dimmer-Drew & everyone at the #DowntownNewWest BIA, much appreciation to Mayor Patrick Johnstone & the #NewWestArts community for championing us from the start, and big ups to everyone who boosted us on socials.🫶
Image of the Hyack Square Market Days logo, depicted in turquoise and cream with a stylized illustration of one of New Westminster’s iconic bridges in front of a seascape and skyline. Image of the Hyack Square Market Days Logo featuring presenting sponsors The Original Downtown (New Westminster BIA) and the City of New Westminster, and producer Designs By Jules.
October 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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SEASON RECAP🧵As the inaugural #HyackSquareMarket season ends tomorrow, we wanted to take a look back. Hard to believe permits were only approved at the end of July and we were up & running in the square just a few days later, but if you’ve met our producer Julie, you’ll definitely understand! (1/15)
A smiling woman wearing a denim vest, leopard print skirt and running shoes is leaning against a table at an outdoor market stall filled with unique and upcycled garments that she has designed and sewn herself. The tent above the woman says #DowntownNewWest, and the woman is Julie, the producer of New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square Market and creator of the Designs By Jules sustainable clothing brand.
October 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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The 2025/26 season subscription for the Arts Club On Tour at the Anvil Theatre is available now until November 7. Subscribe to all three evening performances at 7:30pm, or choose the matinee performances at 2:00pm.

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October 2, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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🔎Last but not least in our #VendorSpotlight series for Sept 27: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes back market organizer & creator of #upcycled #SustainableClothing brand Designs by Jules! Combining & redesigning textiles in unique & #OOAK ways ♻️👗#HyackSquareMarketDays #DesignsByJules #NewWest #ShopLocal
The back of a child is shown wearing a sundress with shoulder ties in a bright sky blue fabric with a pink and green flower design. The dress is handmade and the fabric has been repurposed and upcycled from its former incarnation as a pillowcase. It’s an example of the one of a kind designs available at the Designs By Jules stall on Sept 27, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 4pm. Image of a denim miniskirt that has been created from what was originally a pair of jeans, and now features a white cotton flounce at the bottom. It’s an example of the one of a kind designs available at the Designs By Jules stall on Sept 27, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 4pm. Image of an upcycled women’s summer top with an upper portion created from red gingham, featuring adjustable spaghetti straps and a keyhole bust detail, paired with a denim peplum that has been attached at the midsection. It’s an example of the one of a kind designs available at the Designs By Jules stall on Sept 27, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 4pm. A smiling woman wearing a denim vest and leopard print skirt and running shoes is leaning against a table at an outdoor market stall filled with unique and upcycled clothing that she has designed and sewn herself. A sign on the tent above the woman says #DowntownNewWest, and these one of a kind, upcycled designs she has made will be available at the Designs By Jules stall on Sept 27, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 4pm.
September 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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🔎Last but not least in our #VendorSpotlight series for Sept 20: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes back market organizer & creator of #upcycled #SustainableClothing brand Designs by Jules! Combining & redesigning textiles in unique & #OOAK ways ♻️👗#HyackSquareMarketDays #DesignsByJules #NewWest #ShopLocal
The back of a child is shown wearing a sundress with shoulder ties in a bright sky blue fabric with a pink and green flower design. The dress is handmade and the fabric has been repurposed and upcycled from its former incarnation as a pillowcase. It’s an example of the one of a kind designs available at the Designs By Jules stall on Sept 20, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 4pm. Image of a denim miniskirt that has been created from what was originally a pair of jeans, and now features a white cotton flounce at the bottom. It’s an example of the one of a kind designs available at the Designs By Jules stall on Sept 20, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 4pm. Image of an upcycled women’s summer top with an upper portion created from red gingham, featuring adjustable spaghetti straps and a keyhole bust detail, paired with a denim peplum that has been attached at the midsection. It’s an example of the one of a kind designs available at the Designs By Jules stall on Sept 20, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 4pm. A smiling woman wearing a denim vest and leopard print skirt and running shoes is leaning against a table at an outdoor market stall filled with unique and upcycled clothing that she has designed and sewn herself. A sign on the tent above the woman says #DowntownNewWest, and these one of a kind, upcycled designs she has made will be available at the Designs By Jules stall on Sept 20, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 4pm.
September 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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🔎Last but not least in our #VendorSpotlight series for Sept 13: #HyackSquareMarkets welcomes back market organizer & creator of #upcycled #SustainableClothing brand Designs by Jules! Combining & redesigning textiles in unique & #OOAK ways ♻️👗#HyackSquareMarketDays #DesignsByJules #NewWest #ShopLocal
The back of a child is shown wearing a sundress with shoulder ties in a bright sky blue fabric with a pink and green flower design. The dress is handmade and the fabric has been repurposed and upcycled from its former incarnation as a pillowcase. It’s an example of the one of a kind designs available at the Designs By Jules stall on Sept 13, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 4pm. A denim miniskirt has been created from what was originally a pair of jeans, and now features a white fringe hem. It’s an example of the one of a kind designs available at the Designs By Jules stall on Sept 13, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 4pm. A smiling woman wearing a denim vest and leopard print skirt and running shoes is leaning against a table at an outdoor market stall filled with unique and upcycled clothing that she has designed and sewn herself. A sign on the tent above the woman says #DowntownNewWest, and these one of a kind, upcycled designs she has made will be available at the Designs By Jules stall on Sept 13, 2025 at New Westminster BC’s Hyack Square between 11 am and 4pm.
September 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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In their highly anticipated debut with the Vancouver Chamber Music Society, the Vancouver String Quartet brings together two striking chamber works that traverse tradition, emotion, and national voice.

Learn more and buy tickets: anviltheatre.ca/event/echoes...

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September 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM