ON NOW
To Saturday, Feb. 25
Vuja De, an exhibition of new paintings by Claire Sarfeld, at the Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Gallery open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sundays. Info: 604-527-5723.
To Sunday, Feb. 26
On Purpose, an exhibition of artwork by students from Purpose Secondary School, on display at the Gallery at Queen’s Park. Gallery open Wednesday 1 to 8 p.m., Thursday through Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.acnw.caor call 604-525-3244.
Towards Zero, an Agatha Christie mystery, presented by the Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, with shows Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets $17, or $15 for seniors/youth. Tickets: Call 604-521-0412 or see www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets.
To Saturday, March 11
Shedding Layers, an exhibition of work by Jenn Ashton, Nicole Smith and David Righton, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception Feb. 18 at noon. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
To Sunday, March 19
Remembering Ingeborg Raymer: Work from the Malaspina Printshop Archive, a Burnaby Art Gallery off-site exhibition at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Monday, March 20
Robert R. Reid: ‘Allied Arts’ Affirmative, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery, running at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. With Saturday afternoon talk March 11 at 2 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Thursday, March 30
Things With Wings, a new exhibition at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St., a seven-woman show exploring the magic of the natural world and the realm of the fantastical and imaginary. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
To Thursday, April 6
Hank Bull: Connexion, an exhibition of work by the multimedia artist and the last stop on a cross-country tour, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. In the BAG Family Sunday on March 12 (colour transparencies), 1 to 4 p.m., free. Info and event registration: www.burnabyartgallery.caor 604-297-4422.
To Sunday, April 30
Rock, Paper, Scissors, a multimedia installation by Cindy Mochizuki, running at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., by donation. Info: www.rockpaperscissors-project.comor www.nikkeiplace.org.
UPCOMING
Friday, Feb. 24
Valdy performs at the Lochdale Hall, 490 Sperling Ave., in a fundraising concert for the Jane Tyler Legacy Fund, which helps women in need to pursue post-secondary education. Advance tickets $25, plus suggested donation of $25 (tax receipts will be provided for donations). Doors open at 7 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m. To reserve a ticket, contact Gale Tyler, [email protected].
ABRA Cadabra and The Piano Man – The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John, featuring Ryan Langevin, onstage at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 7:30 p.m., $37.50 plus service charges. Info: www.masseytheatre.com. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.
Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25
Carmen, presented by Burnaby Lyric Opera at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, with shows at 8 p.m. Tickets $38 regular, $33 student/senior, or $15 for matinees. Info: www.burnabylyricopera.org. Tickets: 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
The Incubator Project, presented by Dances for a Small Stage at the Shadbolt Centres of the Art, featuring a unique range of dancers and musicians who are experimenting with new forms of technology to inspire innovative work. Show at 8 p.m. Tickets $38 and $33. Info and tickets: 604-205-3000, tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Friday, Feb. 24 to Sunday, Feb. 26
Story-Powering Our Youth, a celebration of Black History Month presented by the African Stages Association of B.C., with dramatized storytelling, drumming and dancing. On Feb. 24 at 12:30 and 4:30 p.m., Feb. 25 at 1:30 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets $18 regular, $8 youth 13 to 18, $3 for kids aged 2 to 12. Buy through www.ticketsnw.ca.
Friday, Feb. 24 to Sunday, April 30
BRINK: a precarious balance, a new exhibition at the New Westminster New Media Gallery, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Opening reception Feb. 24, 7to 10 p.m., with artist talk by Stefan Tiefengraber to open the night. Exhibition runs Feb. 25 to April 30. Info: www.newmediagallery.caor call 604-875-1865.
Saturday, Feb. 25
Children’s Chronicles, presented by the Royal City Literary Arts Society at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, 3:30 to 5 p.m., for children aged eight to 12. Led by Alan Woo, author of Maggie’s Chopsticks, the workshop will include storytime, writing and discussion. Admission free. Info: www.rclas.com.
Drypoint printmaking workshop, 10 a.m. to noon at Anvil Centre, Studio 411B, for ages 19 and up, with instructor Saskia Jetten, $25. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
Print Matters: Open Studio, 2 to 5 p.m. at Anvil Centre, Studio 411 and 411B. Bring in-progress projects or sketches to work from and get advice from instructor and peers. Some experience required, but all skill levels welcome. Cost $25, see www.anvilcentre.com.
Sunday, Feb. 26
Sand Northrup, One Woman Circus, free ArtStarts workshops at River Market at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., (45 minutes long). Free, for all ages. Arrive early as space is limited, but no registration is needed. Info: www.artstarts.com/events.
Rising Stars, a concert featuring the Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra’s senior orchestra concerto winners, 2:30 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby, by donation, www.vyso.com.
Dance workshop, with Anvil Centre artist in residence Sarah Gallos, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Free, open to the public, ages 16 and up. Registration required; call 604-515-3837.
Monday, Feb. 27
The Meddler screens at Massey Theatre as part of the Last Mondays at the Movies series, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $9, or $8 for students and seniors. Buy in advance at www.ticketsnw.caor cash only at the door. Info: www.acnw.ca.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
Dance workshop, with Anvil Centre artist in residence Sarah Gallos, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Free, open to the public, ages 16 and up. Registration required; call 604-515-3837.
Wednesday, March 1
Brain Machine, presented by Andrew Bailey as part of the Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays series at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., in the backroom. By donation on a pay-what-you-want basis. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Wednesday, March 1 to Friday, March 3
The Man Who Came to Dinner, the classic comedy presented by Burnaby Central Secondary, in the school’s drama studio, 6011 Deer Lake Pkwy., tickets $8 students/seniors and $12 adults, available at the door. Shows at 7 p.m. nightly.
Wednesday, March 1 to Saturday, March 4
Beauty and the Beast, presented by Burnaby North Secondary School in the school’s large gym, 751 Hammarsjkold Dr., tickets $15/$12, available at the door, shows at 7 p.m. nightly.
Wednesday, March 1 to Sunday, March 26
Symphony of Multi-visual Elements, a solo exhibition by portrait artist Yue Baoyu, at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, with opening reception on Sunday, March 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission free. Gallery open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m., and Thursdays through Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.acnw.caor 604-525-3244.
Wednesday, March 1 to Friday, March 31
City-Seen: an unheralded look at development, a new exhibition of oil paintings by Stanley Mishkin that depict the changing face of urban Vancouver, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre. With opening reception on Thursday, March 9, 5 to 7 p.m. Gallery open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, plus during productions at the theatre (and one hour before productions). Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
Thursday, March 2
A Little Night Band Music, presented by the Douglas College Night Band as part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
A World of Your Own Creation – a short fiction workshop, offered by Royal City Literary Arts Society, 6 to 8 p.m. at Anvil Centre, Room 411A, facilitated by Anosh Irani. Fee $15 members, $25 non-members, www.rclas.com. Pre-register by emailing [email protected].
Thursday, March 2 to Friday, April 21
fire/water, an exhibition of ceramics by Laura Wee Lay Laq and paintings and sculpture by Marcus Bowcott, at Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor north at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New Westminster, with opening reception March 2 from 4:3p to 7:30 p.m., plus artist talk on March 4 at 3:30 p.m. Gallery open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission always free. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents, or call 604-527-5723.
Friday, March 3
Book signing and meet-the-author event with Cynda Yeasting, author of For Michael, Love Cynda, 4 to 7 p.m. at Chapters Metrotown. Info: email [email protected].
Quayside Voices live at 100 Braid Street Studios, 7:30 p.m., celebrating the one-year anniversary of the a cappella group’s association with the studio. Program includes 20-plus popular songs, many including brand-new arrangements. Tickets $15 adults, $10 for kids 16 and under. Info: www.quaysidevoices.com.
Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4
Beauty and the Beast Jr., presented by Dance Collective studio in partnership with Advocates of Dance Society, onstage at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, with shows on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., plus 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Tickets through the box office at 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com. All-ages friendly, runs one hour 15 minutes with no intermission.
Saturday, March 4
The Great Gig in New West, featuring the music of five of the most iconic bands in rock: Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, The Police, U2, at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets online $25, at the door $29, with $9 from every ticket to the NWSS band program. Check out www.thecolumbia.net for details.
Sunday, March 5
New Westminster Symphony Orchestra concert, 2 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., by donation, featuring Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto and the overture from The Bartered Bride. Info: www.newwestsymphony.net.
Markus Masaites, pianist, offers a recital at the Shadbolt Centre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., at 3 p.m. Tickets $15, or $10 for students and seniors (one free adult with the purchase of five student/senior tickets). Markus is a Grade 12 student and winner of the B.C. Provincial Piano Competition, as well as the National Gold Medal winner in ARCT piano in 2016. For tickets, call Jean Brown at 604-936-0217 or email [email protected].
Wednesday, March 8
Brain Machine, presented by Andrew Bailey as part of the Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays series at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., in the backroom. By donation on a pay-what-you-want basis. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Wednesday, March 8 to Friday, March 10
The Wizard of Oz, presented by Burnaby Mountain Secondary School, 7 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., tickets $15 regular, $10 students. Buy at bmssthewizardofoz.brownpapertickets.com.
Thursday, March 9
Coco Love Alcorn and Khari Wendell McClelland offer up an evening of soul and gospel music, 7:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets $35 regular, $25 students and seniors, $5 for kids under 12. Buy through www.ticketsnw.ca.
Thursday, March 9 to Saturday, March 11
High School Musical, the Disney musical presented by St. Thomas More Collegiate, with evening shows at 7 p.m., plus a 2 p.m. matinee on March 11, at the James Cowan Theatre at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Tickets $15, through 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Saturday, March 11
The Irish Wakers perform at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., 7:30 p.m., featuring a four-person group offering up traditional and contemporary Irish songs, sea shanties and originals. Concert will be bistro-style, with refreshments for sale, in the gymnasium (enter on Queens Avenue). Info: www.irishwakers.com. Tickets: www.queensavenue.org.
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 14 and 15
Bittergirl the Musical, an Arts Club on Tour production at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com. Info: www.artsclub.com.
Wednesday, March 15
What A Young Wife Ought To Know, presented as part of the independent theatre series at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, in the Studio Theatre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets $15 through $38. See tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.
The Hatter, presented by Andrew Wade as part of the Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays series at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., in the backroom. By donation on a pay-what-you-want basis. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Saturday, March 18
An evening of classical and crossover music, starring Gerphil Flores and Attila Dobak, 7 p.m. at the Anvil Centre Theatre, with VIP seating for $100 or regular tickets for $50. Info: www.anvilcentre.com. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.ca.
Wednesday, March 22
The Most Honest Man in the World, presented by Andrew Wade as part of the Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays series at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., in the backroom. By donation on a pay-what-you-want basis. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Thursday, March 23
Green: Spring Awakening, presented by soprano Jane Long and pianist Jane Coop, as part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Saturday, March 25
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a family-friendly adaptation presented by Monster Theatre at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 2 p.m. Tickets $15 regular, $10 for students and seniors, $5 for kids aged five and under. Buy at www.ticketsnw.ca.
Wednesday, March 29
The Hatter, presented by Andrew Wade as part of the Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays series at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., in the backroom. By donation on a pay-what-you-want basis. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Thursday, March 30
Student showcase concert, part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Thursday, April 6
Student ensembles concert, part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Thursday, April 13
Student showcase concert, with student recognition awards, part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
ONGOING
Registration is open for a new Musical Theatre Performance for Youth course, offered by Patrick Street Productions for junior (ages 11 to 14) and senior (ages 15 to 18) performers. Course will run April 11 to 28, with a final presentation on Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Anvil Centre Theatre. Course is offered at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Information: www.patrickstreetproductions.com.
Writers! The Royal City Literary Arts Society is calling for submissions for its annual Write On! contest, offering cash prizes in non-fiction, fiction and poetry categories. Submissions open until April 1. Winners to be announced April 30. Info: www.rclas.com/awards-contests/write-on-contest/
Call for artwork: Youth and Reconciliation. Momentum Youth Arts is seeking submissions from young artists (up to age 25) for an upcoming exhibition at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, June 5 to Aug. 4, with gala opening June 12. Themes: Reconciliation and Cultural Appropriation. Info: [email protected].
Calling young artists: The Burnaby Public Library and artist Diane Moran are partnering on a juried exhibition of fine and literary art by youth in grades 8 to 12. Entries must be submitted by Friday, March 24 for consideration in an exhibition that will take place in May during National Youth Week and National Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme is Stigma and Strength. For information, see www.bpl.bc.caand look for the link under the Teens section.
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.
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