ON NOW
To Sunday, Feb. 5
Shaw Shorts!, an evening of George Bernard Shaw work by City Stage New West, featuring Renee Bucciarelli, Luc Roderique and Simon Webb, directed by Laura McLean, at Galbraith House, 131 Eighth St., New West. Shows at 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Feb. 4 and 5. Info: www.citystagenewwest.org.
To Saturday, Feb. 11
Kukwits’men (father’s son), an exhibition of contemporary aboriginal artwork by Gigaemi Kukwits and Zee Kwakwee Baker, at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., open Tuesday to Saturday noon to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.orgor 604-298-7322.
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, with $12 previews on Feb. 2 and 3. Tickets: www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets or 604-521-0412.
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 talks on Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. and 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. Opening reception Friday, Feb. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. 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. Workshop on shadow puppets, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. ($23). In the BAG Family Sundays on Feb. 12 (shadow puppets) and March 12 (colour transparencies), 1 to 4 p.m., free. Art tour Tuesday, Feb. 14, 12:15 p.m.; tea and tour on Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Info and event registration: www.burnabyartgallery.caor 604-297-4422.
UPCOMING
Friday, Feb. 3
The (Post) Mistress, an Arts Club on Tour production of the one-woman show by Tomson Highway, starring Patricia Cano, 8 p.m. in the James Cowan Theatre at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 604-205-3000, tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Friday, Feb. 3 to Saturday, Feb. 18
The Little Mermaid, presented by Align Entertainment, onstage at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby, with shows Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., and matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $39 regular, $27 for students/seniors/children, with Thrifty Thursdays tickets for $25. Tickets at www.vtixonline.com. Also includes a Family Day matinee on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m., with pre-matinee activities at noon – all tickets $15, with proceeds to the Michael J. Fox Theatre Scholarship Fund. Info: www.alignentertainment.ca.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Burnaby Photographic Society holds its 21st annual showcase, with an evening of slide shows set to music, featuring travel, wildlife, fine art photography and more, 7 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., in the James Cowan Theatre. Tickets $18, contact Brian Maskell at burnabyshowcase@gmail.com, 604-318-9369 or www.burnabyphotographicsociety.com.
Mother Goose Goes to the Symphony, a VSO Tiny Tots concert starring Let Your Music Shine! With Lisa and Linda, runs twice at the Anvil Centre Theatre, at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets $15 adult, $7 child, $2 baby. Info: www.anvilcentre.com, or buy tickets through www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.
Sam Davidson, a final performance of the first artist in residence at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., 3 p.m. Info: www.skimmilk.ca.
Saturday, Feb. 4 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.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Songwriters open mike, presented by Royal City Literary Art Society in the backroom at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., for all songwriters to share original work, 7 to 9 p.m. Food and beverages available, all ages welcome, free admission. Co-hosted by Enrico Renz, Lawren Nemeth and Poul Bech. Info: Poul, 604-881-6801 or www.rclas.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
The Particulars, a one-man play by Matthew Mackenzie, starring Nathan Barrett, 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., as part of the Way Off-Broadway Wednesday series. Admission by donation. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Wednesday, Feb. 8 to Saturday, Feb. 11
Pop-Up Love Party, presented by Zuppa Theatre at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Performers must outdo each other in a battle of ideas about love. For $15 extra, you can enjoy a seven-course snack menu created by Michelin-starred chef Daniel Burns. Runs at 8 p.m. nightly. Info: www.zuppatheatre.com. Tickets: 604-205-3000, tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 8 to Sunday, Feb. 12
Legally Blonde the Musical, presented by NWSS at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., with shows Feb. 8 to 11 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets $15/$18, www.ticketsnw.ca.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Arts at One, featuring Many Keys, Two Hands, with Michael Wood on vibraphone and Jim Hodgkinson on piano, part of the free concert series at Douglas College, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, 700 Royal Ave., fourth floor north. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artseventsor call 604-527-5723.
Monday, Feb. 13
ArtsToGo workshop, with local artist Natasha Broad, running at the Anvil Centre as part of Family Day festivities, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: www.acnw.ca.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Tragedy + Time Served = Comedy, a show by Mark Hughes that looks at his past homelessness, heroin use and bank heists, 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., as part of the Way Off-Broadway Wednesday series. By donation. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Thursday, Feb. 16
Tellers of Short Tales, a monthly reading series hosted by Royal City Literary Arts Society, 6 to 8 p.m. at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., hosted by Nasreen Pejvack with featured reader Fauzia Zohra Rafique, plus open mike. Info and signup details at www.rclas.com. Free, open to all.
Saturday, Feb. 18
Bittergirl The Musical, the Arts Club on Tour production, at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St., New West, 8 p.m. Tickets $45, or $35 students/seniors, www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.
Love is in the Air!, a Valentine’s concert by the Amabilis Singers, featuring work by Gershwin, Cole Porter, Lennon & McCartney, Morten Lauridsen, Ward Swingle and much more, 8 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. Tickets $20, free for kids under 12. Buy at the door or call 604-503-2074. Info: www.amabilissingers.org.
West Coast Symphony Orchestra presents the music of Rachmaninoff, 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New West, admission by donation. Info: www.westcoastsymphony.ca.
Saturday, Feb. 18 to Saturday, Feb. 25
Carmen, presented by Burnaby Lyric Opera at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, with shows at 8 p.m. on Feb. 18, 23 and 25, and 2 p.m. on Feb. 20 and 22. Tickets $38 regular, $33 student/senior, or $15 for matinees. Info: www.burnabylyricopera.org. Tickets: 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Saturday, Feb. 18 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.
Sunday, Feb. 19
Poetic Justice, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Boston Pizza, 1045 Columbia St., hosted by James Felton with featured poets Daphne Marlatt and Roy Miki, plus open mike. Info: www.poeticjusticenewwest.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Great Writers are Great Readers, a workshop offered by Royal City Literary Arts Society at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., led by poet Aidan Chafe. Attendees will learn the value of being a great reader of poetry. Pre-register by emailing secretary@rclas.comor call 604-527-4667.
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Tragedy + Time Served = Comedy, a show by Mark Hughes that looks at his past homelessness, heroin use and bank heists, 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., as part of the Way Off-Broadway Wednesday series. By donation. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
World Poetry celebrates Black History Month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., in the auditorium, with hosts Roger Blenman and Marce Miller. Featuring a tribute to women of colour, past, present and future, with Candice James, Siobhan Barker and a short film by Stacy-Ann Buchanan. Calling all poets, musicians and storytellers to perform. With music and dance by the Children of Zion Vancouver. Free raffle, plus open mike. To sign up, contact Ariadne Sawyer, ariadnes@uniserve.comor 604-526-4729.
ArtsToGo, featuring a movement workshop by Renée Bucciarelli, 6 to 8 p.m. at Lord Kelvin Community School, part of the free series of open, drop-in workshops for the whole family offered by the Arts Council of New Westminster. Info: www.acnw.ca.
Thursday, Feb. 23
Arts at One, featuring Love Through the Ages, with bass-baritone Joel Allison, pianist Joy Ollen and Guzmán Ramos on archlute, part of the free concert series at Douglas College, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, 700 Royal Ave., fourth floor north. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artseventsor call 604-527-5723.
Thursday, Feb. 23 to Saturday, Feb. 25
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 $35 regular, $30 student/senior if bought seven or more days in advance; regular price is $38 and $33. Info and tickets: 604-205-3000, tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
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, galetyler@shaw.ca.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 secretary@rclas.com.
Sunday, March 5
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 jean.brown.piano.teacher@gmail.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.
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.
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/
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.
Street and stage performers are invited to apply for a showcase to select artists to take part in celebrations for the City of Burnaby’s 125th anniversary and Canada’s 150th anniversary, with a roster of performers to appear at city events from June to September. Artists will be chosen at a showcase March 26 and 27 at Shadbolt Centre. Applications must be in by Monday, Feb. 13. Info at www.tinyurl.com/BbyArtistCall.
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 byronstarr@telus.net 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 jmaclellan@burnabynow.com.
