Remember those lost to war by attending a Remembrance Day ceremony. The South Burnaby parade starts at 10:30 a.m. from Fire Hall No. 3 (6511 Marlborough Ave.), with the ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. at the cenotaph in Bonsor Park. The North Burnaby parade also starts at 10:30 a.m., but from the Safeway parking lot (4440 Hastings St.), with the ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. at the cenotaph in Confederation Park. Info: burnaby.ca/remembers.
Take in a show this weekend at the Michael J. Fox Theatre. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is back by popular demand. The musical, presented by Align Entertainment, is a story about the rags to riches journey of Joseph, his brothers and his “coat of many colours.” There’s a matinee on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., as well as a Saturday evening show at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $39 for adults and $27 for seniors and students. To buy, visit alignentertainment.ca.
Riverway Clubhouse is holding its annual wedding show and swap on Sunday, Nov. 12. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., brides and grooms can peruse the tables for all their wedding needs. Admission is free. It’s all happening at 9001 Bill Fox Way. For more info, call 604-320-2217.
Do some holiday shopping during the Chelsea Christmas craft fair on Saturday or Sunday. There will be plenty of handmade treasures. The non-profit event, on from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 5899 Kincaid St., supports the Chelsea Crafters Guild, a seniors arts and crafts club. Admission is free (and there are door prizes to be won).
Rowing B.C. is hosting the top rowers from across Canada this week at the 2017 RCA National Rowing Championships and Canada Cup Regatta at Burnaby Lake. The action is on until Sunday Nov. 12. For more details, visit rowingbc.ca.
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