ON NOW
To Saturday, June 24
Hamlet, presented by Sandbox Theatre Productions at the Vancity Cultch Lab, 1895 Venables St., Vancouver, starring New West actor Kurtis Maguire as Hamlet, with shows at 7:30 p.m. June 9, 10, 14 to 17, and 21 to 24. Tickets $30 regular, $25 students and seniors, with group rates available. Call 604-251-1363 or see www.tickets.thecultch.com.
To Sunday, June 25
Barbara Webb: Nature of Layers, an exhibition at The Gallery at Queen’s Park. Gallery is in Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, and is open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m. and Thursdays through Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.acnw.ca.
Charley’s Aunt, a Vagabond Players production of the classic British farce, at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, tickets $17, $15 for seniors and youth. Shows run Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Info and tickets: www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets or call 604-521-0412.
To Friday, June 30
La Mère/Idylle, by artist Suzanne Klassen, a new exhibition the challenges society’s idyllic perceptions of mothers, women and their environments, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New West. Plaskett Gallery open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and during theatre performances (opening one hour before showtime). Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
To Saturday, July 1
Fragments, featuring the mixed-media work of Mila Kostic and Shari Pratt, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Gallery open Tuesday to Saturday noon to 4 p.m., with free admission and parking. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.orgor 604-298-7322.
To Sunday, July 2
Tara Nicholson: Arctic Claims, a photographic exhibition, and Les McKinnon: Reflecting on Headlines, at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Sunday, July 16
BRIDGE, an exhibition at New Media Gallery featuring the work of Canadian artists Josh Hite and Scott Billings, Bill Fontana of the U.S.A. and Willie Doherty of Northern Ireland, exploring the notion of a bridge as metaphor. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca. New Media Gallery is at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St.
To Sunday, July 23
Arnold Shives: People, an exhibition of prints by the North Vancouver artist, part of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition series at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Monday, July 24
Fourth National Burnaby Print Show Invited Artists: Works from the Collection, part of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition series at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Friday, August 4
Youth and Reconciliation, an exhibition at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, third floor, 777 Columbia St. Opening reception on Wednesday, June 21, 3 to 5 p.m. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
To Sunday, September 3
Kimono Culture: The Beauty of Japanese Culture Viewed Through the Lens of Kimono, an exhibition at the Nikkei National Museum, 6688 Southoaks Cres., curated by Hitomi Harama. Special events include Kimono history talk on June 24, 2 p.m.; shibori (pleat and bind) dyeing workshop on July 23 at 2 p.m.; kogin zashi (Japanese embroidery) workshop on Aug. 19 at 2 p.m.; osikumono (small kimono fabric craft) workshop on Aug. 26 at 1:30 p.m. Gallery open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Canada Day). By donation. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.
UPCOMING
Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17
The Return of the Sketchmates, a night of sketch comedy featuring professional local actors and writers, 8 p.m. in the Douglas College Studio Theatre, 700 Royal Ave., $20. Purchase through www.eventbrite.ca(search for The Return of the Sketchmates).
Saturday, June 17
Dougie Greig performs as part of the Arts Council of New Westminster and Uptown Business Association’s Uptown Unplugged series, noon to 2 p.m. at the uptown parklet on Belmont Street. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
So Perfectly Hectic, a show by the Vancouver Circus School’s Ring Masters group, at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St., at 2 and 7 p.m., www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.
Sunday, June 18
Eddie Lam performs as part of the Arts Council of New Westminster and Uptown Business Association’s Uptown Unplugged series, noon to 2 p.m. at Westminster Centre. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Opera on a Sunday Afternoon, a concert presented by Burnaby Lyric Opera, 3 p.m. in Studio 103 at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., featuring Emma Parkinson, Chloé Hurst and Tamar Simon with work from La Bohème, Carmen, Madama Butterfly, La Traviata, Don Pasquale and more, directed by David Boothroyd. Tickets: $15, 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
The Lion King, 2 p.m. in the James Cowan Theatre at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, presented by Artspace Children’s Art Centre, tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Poetic Justice, featuring readings by Patrick Friesen and Connie Braun, 11:30 a.m. at Boston Pizza, with open mike. Info: www.poeticjusticenewwest.org.
Tuesday, June 20
Burnaby Writers’ Society Spoken Ink reading night, featuring Jude Neale, Paul F. Butler and Susan McCaslin, 8 p.m. at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., with open mike. Info: [email protected], www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.ca.
Wednesday, June 21
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays continues at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., 7:30 p.m., featuring Devon More’s Berlin Waltz. By donation, pay what you want. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819.
Kaya Kurz performs as part of the UniverCity Summer Concert Series, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Square, 8960 University High St. With food truck fare, live music and games. Info: www.univercity.ca.
Thursday, June 22
Live at the ’Bolt: Hummingbird Brigade, featuring composer-clarinetist James Danderfer and his contemporary big band take on the New Orleans brass band tradition, featuring 16 of Canada’s finest jazz musicians, 8 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, $18. Info: www.shadboltcentre.comor 604-205-3000.
Author presentation at Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway, featuring Kate Bird giving a slide show and talk on her book Vancouver in the Seventies, 7 p.m. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events. Free, but register ahead at 604-522-3971.
Saturday, June 24
Children’s Chronicles, featuring author Gary Pryke, presented by the Royal City Literary Arts Society, combining storytime, writing and discussion for kids aged eight to 12. Free, runs from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Island Room at Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave. Info: www.rclas.com.
Julian Paulo performs as part of the Arts Council of New Westminster and Uptown Business Association’s Uptown Unplugged series, noon to 2 p.m. at Royal City Centre. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
The Great Gig in New West 2, with regional musicians performing the music of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones and U2, plus a surprise mixed set, 8 p.m. Table seats $30, theatre seats $25. Buy through www.ticketsnw.ca.
Sunday, June 25
Emma Toth performs as part of the Arts Council of New Westminster and Uptown Business Association’s Uptown Unplugged series, noon to 2 p.m. at Westminster Centre. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
ArtStarts presents Red Fox Healthy Living Society, leading a drum workshop in honour of National Aboriginal Day, with sessions at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at River Market. Admission free, no registration needed. Arrive early. Info: www.artstarts.com/events, www.rivermarket.ca.
Monday, June 26
Maudie screens as part of the Last Mondays at the Movies series at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., $9. Buy in advance at www.ticketsnw.caor at the door (cash only). Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Wednesday, June 28
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays continues at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., 7:30 p.m., featuring Joylyn Secunda in The Moaning Yoni. By donation, pay what you want. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819.
Stringz Aloud! performs as part of the UniverCity Summer Concert Series, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Square, 8960 University High St. With food truck fare, live music and games. Info: www.univercity.ca.
Saturday, July 1
Canada Day 2017 with Steven Page, a free City of Burnaby event at Swangard Stadium, with concert including CBC Kids star Will Stroet, the African ensemble Kokoma and the Vancouver party band Side One, along with Steven Page (of Barenaked Ladies fame). Gates open at 5 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Info: www.burnaby.ca/canadaday.
First Saturday Open Art Studio, at 100 Braid Street Studios. Drop in between noon and 5 p.m. to check out the studios, meet artists and find out more about the offerings at this gallery, studio and venue space in an old, converted winery. Info: www.100braidststudios.com.
Saturday and Sunday, July 1 and 2
Canada 150: A Celebration of the Arts, a New West Artists exhibition from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at 52 Sixth St. Free. Info: www.newwestartists.com.
Saturday, July 1 to Sunday, July 30
This City, Our Way: New West Through the Lens, a photography show by the New Westminster Photography Club, at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, Centennial Lodge. Free admission. Opening reception Wednesday, July 5, 6 to 8 p.m. Gallery open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m., and Thursdays through Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Artists will be on hand on the weekends. Info: www.acnw.ca.
Sunday, July 2
Burnaby singer Candus Churchill performs with Tom Pickett as part of Jazz Vespers at St. Andrew’s Wesley Church, 1022 Nelson St., Vancouver, admission by donation, 4 p.m. Part of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival’s free performance series.
ArtsToGo, a free hands-on workshop offered by the Arts Council of New Westminster at Royal City Centre, noon to 3 p.m. Info: www.acnw.ca/ArtsToGo.
Tuesday, July 4
The Lorax, a family screening at the Metrotown branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., 7 p.m. Free tickets available in the children’s library one hour before showtime. Arrive early as space is limited. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Wednesday, July 5
Kaya Kurz performs as part of the UniverCity Summer Concert Series, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Square, 8960 University High St. With food truck fare, live music and games. Info: www.univercity.ca.
Saturday, July 8
Watoto Children’s Choir performs at 6 p.m. at Connaught Heights Pentecostal Church, 2201 Eighth St., New West. Info: www.watoto.com.
Deer Lake Summer Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., featuring the Park’s Edge Paint-Off art battle from 1 to 3 p.m., plus artisan market, live entertainment, kids’ workshop, food and a performance by the Burnaby Summer Theatre group. Admission free. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Saturday, July 8 to Saturday, August 5
DiverCity, an exhibition featuring the work of artists who are taking part in the Park’s Edge Paint-Off at Deer Lake, celebrating ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, education and religion. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.orgor call 604-298-7322.
Sunday, July 9
Symphony in the Park, featuring the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on the lawn at Deer Lake Park, 7 to 9 p.m., free, featuring violinist Matthew Yep, conducted by William Rowson. Arrive early, bring a blanket or chair and a picnic dinner, and enjoy a program of light classics and popular music under the evening sky. Info: www.vancouversymphony.ca.
Tuesday, July 11
A Bug’s Life, a family movie screening at the Metrotown branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., 7 p.m. Free tickets available in the children’s library one hour before showtime. Arrive early as space is limited. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Wednesday, July 12
Point Church Choir performs from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with Stringz Aloud! from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., as part of the UniverCity Summer Concert Series, at Town Square, 8960 University High St. With food truck fare, live music and games. Info: www.univercity.ca.
Thursday, July 13 to Sunday, Sept. 3
The Ornament of a House: 50 Years of Collecting, an exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of Burnaby Art Gallery, with a special opening cocktail reception on July 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. All welcome. Gallery is at 6344 Deer Lake Ave., open Tuesday to Frdiay, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission by donation, with suggested donation of $5. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca, 604-297-4422.
Saturday, July 15
Artist talk, demo and workshop by Jeremy Henrickson, part of the DiverCity exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., free, 2 p.m. Info: 604-298-7322 or www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Tuesday, July 18
Sing, a family movie screening at the Metrotown branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., 7 p.m. Free tickets available in the children’s library one hour before showtime. Arrive early as space is limited. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Wednesday, July 19
The Land of Deborah performs as part of the UniverCity Summer Concert Series, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Square, 8960 University High St. With food truck fare, live music and games. Info: www.univercity.ca.
Tuesday, July 25
Moana, a family movie screening at the Metrotown branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., 7 p.m. Free tickets available in the children’s library one hour before showtime. Arrive early as space is limited. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Wednesday, July 26
Francis Henson performs as part of the UniverCity Summer Concert Series, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Square, 8960 University High St. With food truck fare, live music and games. Info: www.univercity.ca.
Saturday, August 5
First Saturday Open Art Studio, at 100 Braid Street Studios. Drop in between noon and 5 p.m. to check out the studios, meet artists and find out more about the offerings at this gallery, studio and venue space in an old, converted winery. Info: www.100braidststudios.com.
Sunday, August 6
ArtsToGo, a free hands-on workshop offered by the Arts Council of New Westminster at Royal City Centre, noon to 3 p.m. Info: www.acnw.ca/ArtsToGo.
Wednesday, August 9
Kaya Kurz performs as part of the UniverCity Summer Concert Series, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Square, 8960 University High St. With food truck fare, live music and games. Info: www.univercity.ca.
Monday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 20
Creation and Performance Lab, with choreographer Alvin Erasga Tolentino of Co. Erasga Dance, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, for dancers of all levels aged 10 and up. Workshops in the evenings, culminating in Sunday afternoon performance. Information at www.companyerasgadance.ca.
Wednesday, August 16
Stringz Aloud! performs as part of the UniverCity Summer Concert Series, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Square, 8960 University High St. With food truck fare, live music and games. Info: www.univercity.ca.
Wednesday, August 23
Kaya Kurz performs as part of the UniverCity Summer Concert Series, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Square, 8960 University High St. With food truck fare, live music and games. Info: www.univercity.ca.
ONGOING
Calling photographers: The City of New Westminster is seeking submissions for its Naturally New West photography contest, with winner to be featured on four digital billboards in the city. Artists must live or work in New Westminster, but there are no age or submission limits. Open to new, emerging and professional artists. Submissions welcome from July 1 to Aug. 31 (no early entries accepted). See the city’s call for submissions at www.tinyurl.com/NWPhotoContest2017.
Performers called to audition for the Nikkei Matsuri Star Search, a talent contest happening on connection with the annual Nikkei Matsuri festival running Sept. 2 and 3 at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre. Auditions coming on Sunday, June 25 and Sunday, July 16, 1 to 5 p.m. Apply online at nikkeimatsuri.nikkeiplace.org. Performers of all types welcome, all cultural backgrounds included. Apply at least 10 days before audition date.
Calling writers: The Burnaby Writers’ Society’s 2017 writing contest is now open, on the theme of Cooked to Death. Entries can be in any genre – as long as you kill someone off. Prizes of $200, $100 and $50 offered. Entry fee is $10 for one entry, $25 for three entries. Mail to Burnaby Writers’ Society, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, V5G 3T7, with cheque. Info and full guidelines: www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com.
Calling artists: 100 Braid Street Studios is accepting submissions for an upcoming anonymous art show in connection with International Artist Day in October. Show will run Oct. 27 to 29, with gala opening on Oct. 25. Submissions accepted until Sept. 29. All work must be 12 by 12 by 0.5 inches and not signed on front. For full details and guidelines, see www.100braidststudios.com.
Registration now open for Manga Day Camp, offered by the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre for kids aged nine to 12, running July 10 to 14, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with instruction in English. Cost $210. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org/summer-day-camp/.
Bonsor Singin’ Seniors, a seniors’ choir based at Bonsor Recreation Centre, needs a new choral director to start in September. 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.
Call to artists: New West Cultural Crawl seeks artists to take place in this year’s event, Aug. 12 and 13. Open to artists of all forms, genres and experiences who live in New Westminster. Submit portfolio and artist statement to [email protected]. See www.newwestculturalcrawl.comor www.facebook.com/NWCulturalCrawlfor details.
Artisans and crafters: The 28th annual Knights Christmas Market at St. Thomas More Collegiate (coming Nov. 18 and 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) seeks vendors. New artisans must be juried in. For information see theknightschristmasmarket.weebly.com.
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, including Vancouver Skyline on June 9, The Forest Watcher (owl painting) on June 14, Pacific Northwest Birch Trees on June 16, Summer Dock on July 14, Emily Carr Red Cedar on Aug. 16, Ocean Lighthouse on Aug. 18, Pacific Northwest Birch Trees on Aug. 23, Ode to Emily Carr on Aug. 25. See www.100braidststudios.com.
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].
