ON NOW
To Sunday, Aug. 21
The Living Archive, a new exhibition at the New Westminster Museum and Archives, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., with some works featured at Samson V (880 Quayside Dr.) and Irving House (302 Royal Ave.) Work has been created by young artists, aged 17 to 24, inspired by the museum’s collections. Info: www.livingarchives2016.tumblr.com.
space_ at the New Media Gallery, a new exhibition featuring work by Elizabeth Price, Jane and Louise Wilson, David Bowen and Kristina Estell, at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca.
To Sunday, Aug. 28
Joe Fafard: Retailles, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., admission by donation (suggested donation $5). With special programs including an artist talk June 25 at 2 p.m.; Kidz Club Art Night on June 30 at 6:30 p.m.; In the BAG family drop-ins on Sundays, July 10 and Aug. 14, 1 to 4 p.m., and adult art camp, Aug. 15 to 19. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.caor 604-297-4422.
To Saturday, September 3
Ron Simmer’s infinity room, A Night Walk in Falling Snow, is open at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., until Sept. 3 – extended again by popular demand. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
To Monday, September 5
MIRAGE, an art installation at Metropolis at Metrotown shopping centre, features a visual, audio and digital experience using state-of-the-art projection technology and a mirrored ceiling and floor. Admission free, open noon to 7 p.m. daily. At the Grand Court, lower level.
To Friday, September 9
This Part Remains with Me, a mixed-media exhibit by Louise A. DeGagné and Gregg Steffensen, on at the Amelia Douglas Gallery inside Douglas College. Open reception is on Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the New West Cultural Crawl. Refreshments provided. An artists’ talk is on Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
UPCOMING
Wednesday, August 17
Poetry in the Park, presents featured poets and open mike sessions in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New Westminster, free, 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring Susan McCaslin and Rob Taylor. Info: www.rclas.com.
Thursday, August 18
Outdoor movies at Civic Square, Burnaby, next to the Metrotown library branch at Kingsborough and McKay, free for all ages, 8:30 p.m. Bring your own blanket and come rain or shine. Information: 604-297-4572. Today’s screening: The Good Dinosaur.
OpenStage, a free arts café in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New West, with featured performer plus open mike, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Info: www.twogentsnw.weebly.com
Sunday, August 21
Summer Sunday concert series at Civic Square, Burnaby, next to the Metrotown library branch at Kingsborough and McKay, with free music for all ages. This week: Jirong Huang on erhu at 6 p.m., and Michelle Kwan on cuzheng at 7 p.m.
Music by the River, featuring performers from Music Box academy, noon to 2 p.m. in the food hall at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr.
Wednesday, August 24
Poetry in the Park, presents featured poets and open mike sessions in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New Westminster, free, 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring Raoul Fernandes and Johnny Macrae. Info: www.rclas.com.
Thursday, August 25
Outdoor movies at Civic Square, Burnaby, next to the Metrotown library branch at Kingsborough and McKay, free for all ages, 8:30 p.m. Bring your own blanket and come rain or shine. Information: 604-297-4572. Today’s screening: Babe.
Saturday, August 27
Music by the River, the Arts Council of New Westminster’s busking program, continues at River Market with a performance by singer-songwriter Ranj Singh, bringing his Indo-folk music to the stage from noon to 2 p.m.
Sunday, August 28
Summer Sunday concert series at Civic Square, Burnaby, next to the Metrotown library branch at Kingsborough and McKay, with free music for all ages. Hang Johnny, on hang drum, at 6 p.m.; and the Ruffled Feathers folk-chamber pop group at 7 p.m.
ArtStarts: Jump, Bend, Sway, Twist, Shake!, a free workshop for kids and families at River Market in the community square upstairs. It’s led by dance educator Lee Kwidzinski, with percussion by Anthony Hutchcroft, exploring movement with live percussion, music and props. Workshop is 45 minutes long and runs twice, starting at 11 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. Free, no need to register, by drop in early as it is a popular program. Info: www.rivermarket.ca.
Wednesday, August 31
Poetry in the Park, presents featured poets and open mike sessions in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New Westminster, free, 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring Wayde Compton and Renee Saklikar. Info: www.rclas.com.
Saturday, September 3
OpenStage, a free arts café in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New West, with featured performer plus open mike, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Info: www.twogentsnw.weebly.com
ONGOING
Enjoy singing? Burnaby Pacemaker’s Choir is looking for sopranos and altos. Music is light and varied. We rehearse on Tuesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m., running Sept. 13 to Feb. 7, 2017, at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Phone 604-298-4843 or 604-434-9737.
Tickets on sale for Chantal Keviazuk’s Hard Sail tour, coming to Massey Theatre, New Westminster, Nov. 4, www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.
Burnaby Art Gallery seeks people with a passion for art who are outgoing and friendly, to lead school tours through exhibitions in the gallery. A minimum of one day per week availability during daytime hours is required. Extensive training and orientation is provided. If interested, apply online at www.myvolunteerpage.com or call 604-297-4414.
Arts Council of New Westminster seeks volunteers to help promote the arts in the community. Positions and programs include ArtsToGo, New West Craft, social media team, finance and fundraising, marketing and media, membership and volunteer committee, office assistants, research assistants and more. See www.artscouncilnewwest.org/membership/volunteer/ for details and an online application form.
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].
