Summer wouldn’t be complete without a trip to White Rock, and while you’re there why not check out Burnaby’s own Sheldon Landry in Beyond Therapy.
Christopher Durang’s 1981 comedy follows the kooky lives of Prudence and Bruce and their experiences in therapy. Landry plays Stuart, Prudence’s “macho therapist” who urges her to be more assertive in her pursuit of men.
“BeyondTherapyis a comical ride which keeps you guessing as to whether it’s the therapists or the patients that need the most help,” reads a press release.
Produced in partnership by The Page Theatre, in co-production with White Rock Players’ Club, BeyondTherapyis onstage until July 22, Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 or two for $30 on Thursdays and Fridays. Showings take place at the Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd. in White Rock.
For more information and to buy tickets click here.
Get crafty at the library
Got an artsy kid who likes to work with their hands? Drop by the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library for a paper birdhouse makerspace session on Thursday, July 20.
From 2 to 3:30 p.m. kids five to 12 years old and a parent or guardian will get to make and decorate their very own paper birdhouse and bird greeting cards. (We’re not sure what a bird greeting card is, but it sounds whimsical, so go for it.)
This is a drop-in session. No registration is required, but be sure to arrive on time (or at least before 2:30 p.m.) All kids will need an adult to participate with them. For more info, see www.bpl.bc.ca/events or call 604-299-8955.
Blues and folk at Civic Square
Check out blues duo the Walkman Brothers, performing at the Summer Sundays Concert Series at Civic Square.
Jesse Waldmanand Noah Walker, although not really brothers, make up the Vancouver-based band the Walkman Brothers. They’ll be playing from 6 to 6:45 p.m. this Sunday, July 23.
From 7 to 7:45 p.m. Joline Baylis will take the stage with her folk band, featuring Kenton Loewen on drums, Wynston Minckler on bass, Paul Pigat on electric guitar, Tyson Naylor on piano and the organ, and Peggy Lee on the cello.
The Summer Sundays Concert Series runs every Sunday until Aug. 27 (except Aug. 6) and is completely free. For more information, click here.
Movie night!
It’s the most popular movie since Frozen, and it’s playing next Tuesday, July 25, at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library – Moana.
“Take a wild ride on the ocean with a fearless girl and a Hawaiian demigod,” reads an event notice.
Moanawill be shown as part of the Tuesday night movie at the Metrotown library. The film starts at 7 p.m. and free tickets will be given away in the children’s library one hour before the show.
Moanais recommended for ages six and up and runs 107 minutes long. Adults must watch with kids younger than 10.
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