ON NOW
To Saturday, Jan. 13
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. Gallery open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. By donation. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.
To Saturday, Jan. 28
Arts Council of New Westminster presents works from the permanent collection, at The Gallery at Queen’s Park, with work in a variety of styles and mediums. Gallery open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Note: Gallery closed for holidays through to Jan. 9. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
To Tuesday, Jan. 30
Mixed Reviews, an exhibition of work by Carrielynn Victor and Bracken Hanuse Corlett, at Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m., and during performances in the Massey Theatre, or by appointment at 604-517-5900. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
To Friday, Feb. 2
Unity of Spirits, an exhibition of work by participants in Union Gospel Mission’s Healing Through Art program, running at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St., third floor. Info: www.anvilcentre.ca.
To Saturday, Feb. 24
Past, Present, Future, an exhibition of work by Douglas College students, employees and retired employees, in the Amelia Douglas Gallery at the college, fourth floor north, 700 Royal Ave. Opening reception Jan. 11, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., with refreshments, live music and a cash bar. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
UPCOMING
Saturday, Jan. 13
White Noise, a public reading of the work by Taran Kootenhayoo, part of the Skookum Indigenous arts programming at Plaskett Gallery, 7 p.m. Info: www.masseytheatre.com or www.savagesociety.ca.
Saturday, Jan. 13 to Saturday, Feb. 3
Bodies of Salt, a solo exhibition by Amanda Smart, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., with opening reception on June 13 at noon. Gallery open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., with free admission and parking. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322.
Monday, Jan. 15
Thanks for Giving, a public reading of the new play by Kevin Loring, part of the Skookum Indigenous arts programming at Plaskett Gallery, 7 p.m. Info: www.masseytheatre.com or www.savagesociety.ca.
Wednesday, Jan. 17
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., with show at 7 p.m., featuring Underbelly, by Jayson McDonald. Admission on pay-what-you-can basis. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819 or just drop in. The back room opens at 6:30 p.m. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Comedy Woman, a Russian-language comedy show at 8 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Info: www.vancouverafisha.com.
Thursday, Jan. 18
Opening reception for new exhibitions at Burnaby Art Gallery, Molly Lamb Bobak: Talk of the Town and Julie McIntyre: Travel Stories, 7 to 9 p.m. at the gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Free, all welcome. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Skookum Indigenous arts programming launch at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., with family pow wow dance class at 3:30 p.m. and an “artlatch” at 5 p.m. including spoken word poetry, drumming, storytelling and musical performances. Info: www.masseytheatre.com or www.savagesociety.ca.
In Their Words: A Royal City Reading Series, presented by Royal City Literary Arts Society in the Anvil Centre, Room 411A at 777 Columbia St., hosted by Ruth Kozak. SheLa Nefertiti Morrison reads Ivan Coyote; Lozan Yamolky reads Pablo Neruda; Fauzia Rafique reads Salman Rushdie. Runs from 6 to 8 p.m., free. Info: www.rclas.com.
Friday, Jan. 19
Live at the Gallery, 7 p.m. at Deer Lake Gallery, featuring live music by Matt Silverman and Wallgrin. Pay what you can at the door. Gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave., see www.burnabyartscouncil.org or call 604-298-7322 for details.
Friday, Jan. 19 to Sunday, April 8
Burnaby Art Gallery hosts two exhibitions, Molly Lamb Bobak: Talk of the Town in the lower gallery and Julie McIntyre: Travel Stories in the upper gallery at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. With tea and tour (55-plus) on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. ($7.50), curator’s tour on Jan. 28 at 2 p.m., and a public lecture about Molly Lamb Bobak on Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. In the BAG Family Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., on Jan. 21 and Feb. 18. Admission by donation. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Saturday, Jan. 20
International Guitar Night at Massey Theatre, hosted by gypsy jazz legend Lulo Reinhardt and featuring Calum Graham, Mark Pasieczny and Michael Chapdelaine, 7:30 p.m. at the theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets $35 regular, $25 students and seniors, $15 children under 12, at www.ticketsnw.ca.
Unplugged with Dickie Beau, a Club PuSh performance from the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, 8 p.m. at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
Coast Salish stories and cedar bracelet demonstration, with Kwantlen Elder Hazel Gludo, noon to 2 p.m. at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Free, but space is limited. Reserve at www.eventbrite.com (search for Coast Salish Stories). Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., with show at 7 p.m., featuring Behind the Smut, by David DJ Roy. Admission on pay-what-you-can basis. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819 or just drop in. The back room opens at 6:30 p.m. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
The Pipeline Project, presented by ITSAZOO Productions and Savage Productions Society, 1:30 p.m. at Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St., part of the Skookum Indigenous arts programming. Info: www.anvilcentre.com or www.savagesociety.ca.
Thursday, Jan. 25
The Pipeline Project, presented by ITSAZOO Productions and Savage Productions Society, 1:30 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. at Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St., part of the Skookum Indigenous arts programming. Info: www.anvilcentre.com or www.savagesociety.ca.
Opening reception for CORPUS, the new exhibition at New Westminster New Media Gallery, 6 to 8:30 p.m., at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: www.newmedigallery.ca or 604-875-1865.
Friday, Jan. 26
Joseph Keckler, a Club PuSh performance from the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, 8 p.m. at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
Story Catching gathering at Plaskett Gallery, part of the Skookum Indigenous arts programming, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Info: www.masseytheatre.com or www.savagesociety.ca.
Friday, Jan. 26 to Sunday, April 8
CORPUS, an exhibition at New Westminster New Media Gallery, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring work that combines art, science and technology in an exploration of the human body, its processes and boundaries. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca or 604-875-1865.
Saturday, Jan. 27
Stephen Fearing and Oh Susanna perform at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35 regular, $25 students and seniors, or $15 for children under 12. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.
Burnaby Photographic Society’s 22nd annual showcase, with slide shows set to music, plus a print display, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Show is in the James Cowan Theatre, print display in lobby. Tickets $18. Call Brian Maskell at 604-318-9369 or email [email protected]. See www.burnabyphotographicsociety.com for info.
SFU Pipe Band hosts a Robbie Burns fundraising dinner, raising money for the Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Bands, with dinner, entertainment (Highland dancing, pipes and drums), reading of Burns’ poetry and more. Tickets $80, sold in advance only at www.sfupipeband.com or www.sfupbsociety.wildapricot.org/event-2692522.
Monday, Jan. 29
Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World, a screening of the feature documentary about the role of Indigenous North Americans in popular music history, screening in the Last Mondays at the Movies series at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 7:30 p.m. Tickets: General admission $9, students and seniors $8, pay cash at the door or buy ahead at www.ticketsnw.ca. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
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.
Friday, Feb. 2
Cris Derksen Trio, a Club PuSh performance from the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, 8 p.m. at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
Friday, Feb. 2 to Saturday, Feb. 17
Legally Blonde, the hit musical brought to the stage by Align Entertainment at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., with preview Feb. 2 and opening night Feb. 3. Regular ticket prices $27 to $39, with school matinee Feb. 9 for $5, and Family Day matinee on Feb. 12 for $15. Info: www.alignentertainment.ca.
Saturday, Feb. 3 and Sunday, Feb. 4
Misery, presented by Arts Club Theatre Company, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets at 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Sami Design and Culture Event, at the Scandinavian Community Centre, including a celebration of Sami National Day, with exhibition of Sami artifacts, heritage photo display, presentations, talks and banquet. Info: www.scandinaviancentre.org.
Friday, Feb. 9
Ndidi Onukwulu performs at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., in the Studio Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets at tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.
Live at the Gallery, 7 p.m. at Deer Lake Gallery, featuring live music by Stephen Carl O’Shea and Hargow. Pay what you can at the door. Gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave., see www.burnabyartscouncil.org or call 604-298-7322 for details.
Saturday, Feb. 10
Steve Maddock’s Tribute to Frank Sinatra, 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. Tickets $20 regular, $15 seniors/students and $10 for children up to Grade 7. Info: www.queensavenue.org.
Sunday, Feb. 18
Onegin, presented by Arts Club Theatre Company, at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Tickets at www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.
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.
Saturday, March 10
The Irish Wakers offer up a bistro-style concert in the gymnasium at Queens Avenue United Church, with refreshments for sale, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 regular, or $15 for seniors and students. Info: www.queensavenue.org.
Tuesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 14
Onegin, presented by Arts Club Theatre Company at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets at 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
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
British Columbia Boys Choir seeks 50 new voices to take part in a special 50th anniversary singing program for 2018. Boys ages nine to 12 must be recommended by music teachers (school or private) for the program, which runs Wednesdays at 6 p.m. from Jan. 10 to Feb. 24 at Deer Lake School in Burnaby. Info: www.bcboyschoir.org or 1-888-909-8282.
Poetry New Westminster, presented by Royal City Literary Arts Society on Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m. (except holiday weekends) at the Heritage Grill back room, 447 Columbia St. Each Sunday features two poets and an open mic. Search for Poetry New Westminster on Facebook for the latest schedule.
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. Enter by March 1. 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 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.
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.
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.
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