ON NOW
To Saturday, Oct. 28
Horror Vacui featuring mixed media work by Mallory Donen, Julie Epp and Kendra Schellenberg. Organized by the Burnaby Arts Council for the Deer Lake Art Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For info; www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
To Sunday, Oct. 29
Contribution: ACNW Volunteer Exhibition, at The Gallery at Queen’s Park, featuring the work of Arts Council of New Westminster volunteers. Gallery open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Little Shop Of Horrors, part of Vagabond Players’ 2017/18 season at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Meek and mild flower shop assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a peculiar new plant species, which he names after his crush Audrey, but the plant, Audrey Two, has plans that are far greater than Seymour can imagine. Warning: contains mature content.Onstage Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For info and tickets, go to www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets.
To Tuesday, Oct. 31
The Forgotten City, featuring work by Jay Lyonns honouring the colours, stories and history of the Lower Mainland, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Gallery open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and during Massey Theatre performances.
To Sunday, Nov. 5
Tania Willard: dissimulation, a multidisciplinary exhibition at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. featuring works by B.C.-based Indigenous artist and curator Tania Willard and her collaborators Gabrielle Hill, Peter Morin, her family, home community and Secwépemc lands and territories. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Friday, Nov. 10
Jazz in Wood, an outdoor exhibition at the Deer Lake Gallery featuring woodwork by Peter Lattey. Raised in the Okanagan Valley, Lattey now lives in Los Angeles, where he collects raw wood from the city’s urban forests to mould into his creations. Deer Lake Gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. (It’s closed Sundays and Mondays and all statutory holidays.) For more information, go to www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
To Monday, Nov. 20
Black & White, an art exhibition by members of the New West Artists group, at Network Hub, 810 Quayside Dr. (second floor of River Market). Info: [email protected].
To Sunday, Nov. 26
Alicia Nauta: Two nostalgias face each other like mirrors, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery at the Metrotown branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Monday, Nov. 27
Hot Wheels: Depictions of Cars From the Collection, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Saturday, Dec. 16
Land – An Imagining, an art exhibition featuring the work of Claire Moore, with large-scale paintings and shadow box installations exploring the interconnectedness of the natural world and the legacy of human life, at Amelia Douglas Gallery, Douglas College (fourth floor, 700 Royal Ave.). Artist talk Oct. 27, 10 a.m. Info: www.tinyurl.com/AmeliaDouglasNW.
To Friday, Dec. 22
VOICING: Human voice from bird song to code, an exhibition at the New Westminster New Media Gallery, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring the work of three international artists. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca.
To Jan. 13, 2018
Hastings Park 1942, an exhibition at the Nikkei National Museum, 6688 Southoaks Cres. In 1942, over 8,000 Japanese Canadians were detained in barns at Hastings Park before being sent to internment sites in the B.C. Interior or to work camps across the country.The exhibit is a collaboration with performance artist Yoshié Bancroft, to produce an experiential, dramatic glimpse into that tragic episode of Canada’s history. Special events include: Reclaiming Movement: a body movement workshop with Tada Hozumi on Oct. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m.; KIZUNA: Past-Present-Future, a tribute to Japanese Canadian community. Haircut performance by Yoriko Gillard on Oct. 28 and Jan. 13, 2018, from 1 to 4 p.m.; Speaking With Spirits: a writing workshop series with Jeff Tanaka Nov. 25 and Nov. 26, time to be announced. Gallery open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. By donation. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.
UPCOMING
Friday, Oct. 27
One Man Stranger Things: A Parody, presented by Charles Ross at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., in the theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.ca.
Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28
WorkSpace III, a contemporary dance performance by the response dance company, exploring new works, 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.
Community Reading Festival, presented by Culture Chats B.C. Association, including author readings from Wherever I Find Myself, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m.; and Intercultural Story Time, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. Info: www.culturechats.org.
Victoria, a show by Dulcinea Langfelder, incorporating theatre, dance, mime and storytelling and exploring the realities of life, death and aging in a positive way, at the Massey Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday and at 2 p.m. Saturday. Info: www.masseytheatre.com. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.ca, or 604-521-5050.
Friday, Oct. 27 to Sunday, Oct. 29
Anonymous Art Show, at 100 Braid St. Studios, featuring 12-by-12 artworks by a variety of artists in oil, acrylic, multimedia and textiles, with public opening 7 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, and show opening hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Info: www.100braidststudios.com.
Saturday, Oct. 28
Pop-Up Home, unveiling of a new public art project by Annie Briard at Brewery District, 290 East Columbia St., 3 to 5 p.m., free.
Writing workshop: The Dynamic Presenter, led by Ben Nuttall-Smith and presented by the Royal City Literary Arts Society, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Anvil Centre, fourth floor, 777 Columbia St. Fees $15 members, $25 non-members, see www.rclas.com/workshopsor email [email protected].
Sunday, Oct. 29
Poets Wanted: Dead or Alive, presented by Poetry New Westminster and the Royal City Literary Arts Society, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Read your own dark, eerie, mysterious poetry or read from the work of a “dead poet” of your choice. Includes a costume contest and other Halloween fun.
Monday, Oct. 30
A Quiet Passion, starring Cynthia Nixon as Emily Dickinson, part of the Last Mondays at the Movies series at Massey Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $9, or $8 for students and seniors. Buy in advance at www.ticketsnw.caor pay cash at the door.
Tuesday, Oct. 31
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Wednesday, Nov. 1 to Thursday, Nov. 30
Introspection, an exhibition of work by artist Tatiana A. Bobko, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, during performances in the Massey Theatre, or by appointment. Info: 604-517-5900 or www.masseytheatre.com.
Thursday, Nov. 2
Arts At One and Early Music Vancouver present Stylus Fantasticus, featuring Paul Luchkow on violin, Michael Jarvis on harpsichord and Sam Stadlen on bass viol/viola da gamba, a free concert at 1 p.m. in Room N3285, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Our Northern View: From Indigenous to Indie, presented by the New North Collective, an ensemble of artists from Yukon and Northwest Territories, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., 8 p.m., tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Friday, Nov. 3
Cinq À Sept, a social gathering at Deer Lake Gallery featuring music by guitarist Bill Coon, plus food, drink and art, 5 to 7 p.m. at 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-298-7322 or [email protected].
Quayside Voices, an a cappella ensemble performance at 100 Braid St. Studios, 7:30 p.m., with a line-up of new arrangements and movement. Tickets onsale through www.facebook.com/QuaysideVoicesand www.quaysidevoices.com.
Canadian comedy star John Beuhler appears at Lafflines at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., for two live taping shows, at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Info: www.lafflines.com.
Fever Cabaret, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, featuring Joel DeStefano and Melanie Yeats, 8 p.m., tickets $18, see tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Friday, Nov. 3 to Friday, Nov. 10
Concord Floral, a production of the drama by Canadian playwright Jordan Tannahill, presented by Douglas College departments of theatre and stagecraft and event technology, $20 general admission, $10 seniors, students, matiness and Talkback Tuesdays, at the Douglas College Studio Theatre, 700 Royal Ave. (fourth floor). Tickets and details: concordfloral.brownpapertickets.com.
Friday, Nov. 3 to Saturday, Nov. 18
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, by Align Entertainment, back by popular demand at Michael J. Fox Theatre, Thursdays to Sundays at 8 p.m., matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $39 regular, $27 seniors and students, or $25 on Thrifty Thursdays. School matinee on Nov. 6 at noon, $15. Info and tix: www.alignentertainment.ca.
Saturday, Nov. 4 to Saturday, Dec. 9
Worlds of Wonder featuring metal sculpture and digital art by Nancie Green and Lynne Taylor Fahnestalk. Organized by the Burnaby Arts Council for the Deer Lake Art Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception planned for Saturday, Nov. 4 at noon followed by a live art demonstration and talk at 1 and 2 p.m. at the gallery. Open Tuesday to Saturday noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For info; www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Sunday, Nov. 5
New Westminster Symphony Orchestra presents a concert of movie music, 2 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., by donation. Info: www.newwestsymphony.net.
Friday, Nov. 10
Ring of Fire, a Johnny Cash tribute starring Tony Barton as Cash and Tracy Neff as June Carter, 7:30 p.m. at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050. Tickets $15, $25 and $35. Info: www.tonybarton.biz/ring-of-fire.
Friday, Nov. 10 to Saturday, Nov. 18
The Diviners, presented by Douglas College departments of theatre and stagecraft, at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Tickets $20 general, $10 seniors, students, matinees and Talkback Tuesdays. Tickets: thediviners.bpt.me.
Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12
Burnaby Potters’ Guild winter show and sale, marking 40 years of the group in the community, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at Capitol Hill Community Hall, 361 South Howard Ave., free admission and parking. Info: www.burnabypottersguild.yolasite.com.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
Patrik Sampler launches his debut novel, The Ocean Container, with a reading, discussion at open mic at Renaissance Books, 712B 12th St., New West, 7 to 9 p.m. Info: www.patriksampler.com.
Thursday, Nov. 16
JAPANESE PROBLEM performance and community meet-and-greet co-hosted by the Hastings Park Commemorative and Education Committee at Nikkei National Museum, 6688 Southoaks Cres. From 7 to 9 p.m. meet the cast and crew of JAPANESE PROBLEMand connect with others in the community. Learn about educational projects taking place to preserve the living history and memory of Hastings Park. Light refreshments will be provided. Performance by donation (suggested $7).
Saturday, Nov. 18
Harp Angel, featuring Deborah Nyack, 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New West, part of the Music at Queens concert series, $20 regular, $15 seniors/students, children $10. Info: www.queensavenue.orgor www.facebook.com/musicatqueens.
Monday, Nov. 20
New Westminster and District Band pops concert, 7:30 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby, with special guests the Burnaby Central Secondary School choirs. Tickets $15, available at the door. Info: www.nwdband.com.
Thursday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Dec. 17
Sleeping Beauty, a non-traditional pantomime by Alex Ross and Jeremy Heynen, and directed by Bev Pride and Elizabeth Drummond. Presented by Vagabond Players, at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, Nov. 25. For info and tickets, email [email protected] or [email protected], or call 604-521-0412.
Tuesday, Nov. 28
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Sunday, Dec. 3
Carols and Bells, 7 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New West, part of the Music at Queens concert series, $20 regular, $15 seniors/students, children $10. Info: www.queensavenue.orgor www.facebook.com/musicatqueens.
Sunday, Dec. 10
Remembering Woodstock, with Completely Creedence, a tribute to the music of CCR, and Supernatural – a Santana Experience, 7:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.
Tuesday, Jan. 30
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Thursday, Feb. 1 to Sunday, Feb. 25
Drinking Habits by Tom Smith. Wine and secrets are spilled in this laugh-out-loud comedy presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, Feb. 3. For info and tickets, email [email protected] or [email protected], or call 604-521-0412.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Tuesday, March 20
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Thursday, April 5 to Sunday, April 22
4000 Miles by Amy Herzog. A humorous and uplifting story of growing up and growing old presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Warning: contains mature language. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, April 7. For info and tickets, email [email protected] or [email protected], or call 604-521-0412.
Tuesday, April 24
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Tuesday, May 29
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Thursday, May 31 to Sunday, June 24
You Can't Take It With You, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Freedom, love and fireworks collide in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Warning: contains mature language. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, June 2. For info and tickets, email [email protected] or [email protected], or call 604-521-0412.
ONGOING
LitFest New West short fiction contest 2018 now open for submissions. Stories must be 1,200 to 1,500 words and on a New Westminster theme. Cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $300 for adult categories, and $250, $100 and $50 for youth (12-13, 14-15 and 16-18) categories. Entry fees: free for Arts Council of New Westminster members, $25 for others. Info and full submission details: www.litfestnewwest.com.
Burnaby artists wanted, to display their work on the walls of the T-Bird Café on Thunderbird Cres. Info: [email protected].
Burnaby Art Gallery seeks nominations for its advisory committee, seeking people with experience with cultural and civic issues. See www.burnabyartgallery.cafor full description and details of application. You may nominate yourself or be nominated by an organization. Info: 604-297-4422.
Burnaby Scottish Country Dancing Club invites new members for the season, which runs Monday nights. Lessons run from 7 to 7:30 p.m., with dancing from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Beginners welcome, no partner needed. Potential members may attend two classes for free. Held at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6450 Thomas St. Call Vicki at 604-298-9695 or see www.tinyurl.com/BurnabyScottishDancing.
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays every Wednesday at the Heritage Grill’s back room. Fresh theatre from the fringes featuring storytellers, poets, comics, minstrels and puppeteers. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. For more info, go to www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Bonsor Singin’ Seniors, a seniors’ choir based at Bonsor Recreation Centre, need a pianist to accompany their 2017/18 season. The 35-voice choir sings in four-part harmony, rehearsing Friday afternoons, and performs several concerts at seniors’ centres in December and in May/June. Email Christine Leston, choir president, at [email protected]or call her at 604-516-0277 if you can help.
Artisans and crafters: The 28th annual Knights Christmas Market at St. Thomas More Collegiate (coming Nov. 18 and 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) seeks vendors. New artisans must be juried in. For information see theknightschristmasmarket.weebly.com.
Paint and Sip Nights at 100 Braid Street Studios, offering a night of beverages, refreshments and a chance to receive step-by-step instruction from a professional artist to create your own painting. Each night costs $35, or $60 for two adults registering together, and runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. A variety of upcoming themes are offered. See www.100braidststudios.com.
Newcomers’ Choir meets Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Open to everyone interested in improving their English-language or music skills, with an emphasis on multiculturalism and diversity. Free. See www.miusc.ca, or, for more, call 604-781-4704.
Dance for Fun’s Swing and Country Club, Wednesdays from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Sapperton Pensioners Hall, with music and lessons, plus snack bar. Enjoy the whole evening, including lesson, for $12, or dance only for $5. Email [email protected] or call 778-709-8880 for information, or see www.meetup.com/Dance-For-Fun-Vancouver-Social-Dancing-Meetup/ for details.
Email entertainment listings to [email protected].
