1. West Coast Amusements Carnival: Saturday and Sunday, March 18 - 19:
It’s spring break and the carnival rides are back in town at Lansdowne Centre (5300 No. 3 Road) until March 19. West Coast Amusements has brought a variety and set them up in the northwest corner of the parking lot. Ride wristbands are available on site. The fun runs from 12-11 p.m. Please note, hours are dependent on weather and customer attendance and my close earlier than posted.
2. Steveston Interurban Tram: March 18:
Come discover more about the restoration of Tram Car 1220 the Steveston Interurban Tram – during a restoration open house on Saturday March 18 from 1-3 p.m. at the Steveston Interurban Tram Building (4011 Moncton Street). View current work and speak with a conservation expert to learn more about future restoration plans. The Steveston Interurban Tram is the largest artefact in the City of Richmond’s collection and is a unique piece of our local history. The Tram is currently undergoing restoration to preserve the legacy of Richmond’s transportation heritage. Talk with a local historian about interurban travel in Richmond. Watch as skilled restoration volunteers showcase their individual projects. Free crafts will be offered during the event.
3. Confluence with artist Meryl McMaster: Sunday, March 19:
Confluence is the first survey of artist Meryl McMaster’s distinctive self-portraits, which draw on the practices of sculpture, performance, and photography will be showcased on Sunday March 19 from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Richmond Art Gallery (180 - 7700 Minoru Gate).
McMaster is an artist who comes from mixed Plains Cree and Euro-Canadian heritage and her work references, subverts, and re-envisions Indigenous representation through an exploration of self.
