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What's up in Burnaby? New arts listings June 11

ON NOW To Sunday, June 21 Scott Massey: Unstable Ground, presented as part of the Capture Photography Festival at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca .
POPart, Anvil Centre, New Media Gallery.
The POPart exhibition at the New Media Gallery at Anvil Centre was a hit with visitors, so much so that it inspired Kurt Wipp and family to donate $10,000 in support of the gallery's future exhibitions.

ON NOW

 

To Sunday, June 21

Scott Massey: Unstable Ground, presented as part of the Capture Photography Festival at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

 

To Saturday, June 27

Lend Me a Tenor, Ken Ludwig’s farce presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Thursday to Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets $15, seniors/youth $13, with $10 previews on June 4 and 5. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or reservations@vagabondplayers.ca.

Scrapyard Chronicles, featuring the mixed-media assemblage work of Vanessa Lam, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., www.burnabyartscouncil.org.

 

To Tuesday, June 30

Joseph Plaskett: a Retrospective, works from 1943 to 1958, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, as part of the theatre’s 65th anniversary celebrations. Volunteers wanted to help host the exhibition and introduce visitors to Plaskett and his work. Call 604-517-5900, or see www.masseytheatre.com for more information.

 

To Sunday, July 26

POPart, an interactive experience at the Anvil Centre’s New Media Gallery, third floor, 777 Columbia St., featuring Martin Creed, William Lamson, Karina Smigla-Bobinski and Ceal Floyer.

 

To Sunday, August 9

Summer’s Bounty, an exhibition of photography work by Ward Teulon as part of the Growing Season exhibitions, featuring Burnaby’s urban gardens, at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library branch at 6100 Willingdon Ave.

 

To Monday, August 10

Close Up in the Garden, an exhibition of photography work by Ward Teulon as part of the Growing Season exhibitions, at McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., presented by Burnaby Art Gallery (www.burnabyartgallery.ca).

 

Thursday, June 11

Fraser River Up Your Watershed! Tour, concert with Holly Arntzen and Kevin Wright of the Artist Response Team, with students from NWSS and Qayqayt Elementary, 7 p.m. at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Raising awareness of watershed stewardship, with proceeds to habitat restoration on the Brunette River. Admission by donation (suggested donation $10).

 

Friday, June 12

Aunt Biddy’s Wake, an interactive theatre experience presented by Laughter Zone 101 at Lafflines Comedy Club, doors at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m., with food and bar service available. Tickets $20 in advance online, or $25 at the door. Tickets online at www.thecolumbia.ca or call 604-545-2262 to reserve.

 

Saturday, June 13

The Lonely –a tribute to Roy Orbison, 7:30 p.m. at the Anvil Centre theatre (doors at 7 p.m.), featuring Mike Demers and band in a tribute to Orbison and his many hits. Tickets 445. Call 604-521-5050 or see www.ticketsnw.ca.

Burnaby Potters Guild summer market and exhibition, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Capitol Hill Hall, 361 Howard Ave. at Hastings, burnabypottersguild.yolasite.com. Free entry, light refreshments served.

 

Sunday, June 14

Burnaby Potters Guild summer market and exhibition, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Capitol Hill Hall, 361 Howard Ave. at Hastings, burnabypottersguild.yolasite.com. Free entry, light refreshments served.

Homecoming: These Glorious Years, 7:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre, featuring highlights of performances from the theatre’s past in celebration of its 65th anniversary. Tickets $15 regular, $12 students/seniors, $5 for kids 12 and under, 604-521-5050 or www.ticketsnw.ca.

 

Tuesday, June 16

Spoken Ink, featuring Melia McClure, author of The Delphi Room, plus open mike, hosted by the Burnaby Writers’ Society at La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 Hastings St., North Burnaby. Info: www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com or bwscafe@gmail.com.

 

Thursday, June 18 to Wednesday, September 2

Bees and Berries, an exhibition of photography work by Ward Teulon as part of the Growing Season exhibitions, in Stride Studios at Burnaby Village Museum, presented by Burnaby Art Gallery (www.burnabyartgallery.ca).

 

Friday, June 19

Back Away, Slowly, an evening of experiential and experimental site-oriented performances for Live at the ‘Bolt, 8 to 10 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.theatrereplacement.org. Tickets: 604-205-3000.

 

Saturday, June 20

Art of the Garden, an all-day celebration at Van Dop Gallery, 421 Richmond St., New West, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with guest artists Jim Walsh, Angie Au Hemphill and Jerry McLaughlin. Exhibition also open for viewing by appointment, 604-521-7887 or trudy@vandopgallery.com. Info: www.vandopgallery.com.

Back Away, Slowly, an evening of experiential and experimental site-oriented performances for Live at the ‘Bolt, 8 to 10 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.theatrereplacement.org. Tickets: 604-205-3000.

 

 

Saturday, June 20 to Sunday, October 11

MINGEI: Japan’s Enduring Folk Arts, an exhibition at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby, 604-777-7000, www.nikkeiplace.org.

 

Sunday, June 21

Opera on a Sunday Afternoon, with highlights from Georges Bizet’s opera The Pearl Fishers, presented by Burnaby Lyric Opera and starring rising young operatic singers from Burnaby, Vancouver and around the Lower Mainland, 3 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Info: www.burnabylyricopera.org.

 

Saturday, June 27

MINGEI: Japan’s Enduring Folk Arts, an artist talk and opening celebration, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., 604-777-7000, www.nikkeiplace.org.

Ward Teulon: Growing Season, a garden party and artist talk in connection with the new off-site exhibitions by Burnaby Art Gallery, 2 to 4 p.m. at Burnaby Village Museum, with a tour of backyard garden displays and photo exhibits, plus live music and refreshments, www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

Bring Me a Dream, the year-end show presented by Vancouver Circus School’s Junior and Senior Ring Masters professional development program, 3 and 8 p.m. at the Anvil Centre Theatre, www.ticketsnw.ca.

 

Sunday, June 28

Make Your Own Mingei Family Day, noon to 4 p.m. at Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., in connection with the Mingei: Japan’s Enduring Folk Art exhibition, 604-777-7000, www.nikkeiplace.org.

 

Wednesday, July 1

Canada Day 2015, a free family concert at Swangard Stadium featuring 54-40, Jon and Roy and Mostly Marley, free to first 4,200 attendees. Activities start at 5 p.m., with concert at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. Info: www.burnaby.ca/canadaday.

 

Saturday, July 4 to Saturday, July 25

Lee Roberts: Wolf and Corvus Corax, a solo exhibition featuring the sculptural practice of Lee Roberts, with opening reception on July 4 from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Burnaby Arts Council’s Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday noon to 4 p.m., free, www.burnabyartscouncil.org.

 

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String instruments wanted, for the NWSS strings program. Program welcomes gently used instruments – most needed are violins, cellos, double basses and guitars. Cash donations also accepted. Contact Kelly Proznick, kproznick@sd40.bc.ca, if you can help out.

Stand-up comedy shows, Wednesday nights at 7:30 at La Fontana Caffe, 3701 Hastings St., Burnaby, featuring amateur and professional comics, hosted by award-winning counselor/stand-up comic David Granirer and his colleague Al Hassam. Free, drop in.

 

Wanted: Massey Theatre kids. If you have ever performed at Massey, attended a performance at Massey, had a graduation ceremony at Massey or are generally interested in the history and future of Massey Theatre, then become a Massey Theatre Kid at www.facebook.com/masseytheatre.com. The theatre is planning a year of events in connection with its 65th anniversary. Watch www.masseytheatre.com for details.

 

Love to knit? Want to learn to knit? Join Knit 1, Take 2, a community knitting group based in New West. Meets in the community room at 898 Carnarvon St. from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sundays. Info: knit1take2@gmail.com or www.knit1take2.com.

 

Poetic Justice, poetry reading sessions with two featured poets and an open mike, Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. in the backroom at Heritage Grill. See www.poeticjustice.ca for the schedule and details.

 

 

Newcomers' Choir, meets Saturdays from 3 to 4 p.m. at Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St., Burnaby, Room 212, 3 to 4 p.m. For all who want to improve their language or singing skills, or both. Info: www.MIUSc.ca.

 

Songwriter open mike nights, every Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Heritage Grill backroom, 447 Columbia St., New West. Write it, bring it, sing it - share your own work or just turn out to listen and support local talent. Info: 778-714-1772.

 

Enjoy singing? Burnaby Hospital Choir is looking for sopranos and altos to sing light, varied music. Rehearsals Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Call 604-298-4843 or 604-434-9737.

 

Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meet every Tuesday night from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby. Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night; all levels, welcome, no partner needed, drop-ins welcome. Info: 604-436-9475.

 

 

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Is your arts group looking for new members? Do you have an arts or entertainment event to list? Do you have a call for artist submissions to share? Send arts and entertainment listings to calendar@burnabynow.com or calendar@royalcityrecord.com.