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To Sunday, March 22
Bernadette Phan: Lili and the Migratory Influences, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery, at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. View the exhibition any time during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Monday, March 23
Alan Wood: Selections from the Ranch Series, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery, at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. View the exhibition any time during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Saturday, March 28
Drawn: Exploring the Line, an exhibition of drawings by Aimée Henny Brown, Anson Aguirre Firth and Teodora Zamfirescu, at Burnaby Arts Council's Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday noon to 4 p.m., free admission. Opening reception March 7, 2 to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or [email protected], or call 604-298-7322.
To Sunday, March 29
Visualizing a Culture for Strangers: Chinese Export Paintings of the Nineteenth Century, an exhibition on tour from the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Gallery open Tuesday to Friday, 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: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Sunday, April 5
Magic Hour, an exhibition featuring works from the Nikkei National Museum's collection, created by the Instant Coffee Artist Collective, ongoing at the museum, 6688 Southoaks Cres., 604-777-7000, www.nikkeiplace.org.
To Sunday, April 12
Amour Fou, a new exhibition at the New Media Gallery, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring the work of 11 artists from seven countries, free adfmission. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca.
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Friday, March 13
The Irish Rovers, perform at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New West, celebrating their 50th anniversary, 7 p.m., $54.50. Tickets at www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.
The Foreigner, the Arts Club Theatre production of Larry Shue's farce, onstage at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Tickets: 604-205-3000. Info: www.artsclub.com.
Friday, March 13 to Friday, March 20
Agnes Under the Big Top, a tall tale, presented by Douglas College, in the Studio Theatre at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. (fourth floor north), ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.
Saturday, March 14
Drypoint Etching, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., with supplies and lunch included. Learn how to create detailed drypoint prints. Registration $61.55. Call 604-297-4422 or see www.burnabyartgallery.ca for more.
Kallisto Trio concert tea, part of the Music at Queens concert series, in the Queens Avenue United Church gymnasium, 529 Queens Ave., New Westminster, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25, $20 for students and seniors, or $10 for children, including refreshments, with folk songs and favourites from Canada, the U.S. and Latin America. Info: 604-522-1606.
Monday, March 16
Writing for Kidz, a writing group for adult writers in any genre related to children, 10 a.m. to noon at Renaissance Bookstore, 43 Sixth St., drop-in fee $5 (includes refreshments). Info: 604-525-4566.
Tuesday, March 17
Spoken Ink, the Burnaby Writers' Society's monthly reading session and open mike, 8 p.m. at La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 Hastings St., Burnaby, with open mike signup at 7:30 p.m. Featured author is poet Elaine Woo, with her collection Cycling With the Dragon. Info: www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com or [email protected].
Thursday, March 19
Building a Better Story, a writing workshop led by Sylvia Taylor, discussing the importance of query letters and how to gain an editor's, publisher's or agent's attention, 6:30 p.m. at New Westminster Public Library, presented by the library and the Royal City Literary Arts Society. Free, but register by calling 604-527-4667, emailing [email protected] or stopping in to the library at 716 Sixth Ave.
Friday, March 20 to Friday, March 27
Trojan Women, a modern retelling of an ancient Greek tragedy, featuring Douglas College theatre and stagecraft students, in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Tickets $8 to $12, available through www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.
Saturday, March 21
Dig This: Exploring B.C. Clay, a day of demonstration and dialogue with four of B.C.'s top ceramic artists: Brendan Tang, Sarah Lawless, Robin Dupont and Kathleen Raven. Event runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., registration $110. For workshop information and to register, see shadboltcentre.com. or call Sharron Reay at 604-205-3012.
West Coast Symphony, in concert at 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., with admission by donation, featuring the world premiere of Georgio Magnanensi's White Colours, Spectral Orders. With special guest Sarah Hagen, pianist. Info: www.queensavenue.org.
Wednesday, March 25 to Saturday, March 28
Leftovers, a comedic look at life on the left in a time unfriendly to socialism, with political comedian Charlie Demers, presented by Neworld Theatre at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, www.shadboltcentre.com.
Thursday, March 26
Student showcase concert, part of the Arts at One concert series at Douglas College, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, 700 Royal Ave. Free.
Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29
Burnaby Artists' Guild presents its art exhibition and sale, Beautiful Burnaby, at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., open Friday 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with featured artist Eileen Fong, plus work from the guild's many artists in a variety of styles and mediums. Free admission. Info: 604-291-6864 or www.burnabyartistsguild.com.
Saturday, March 28
Writing workshop: Tarot and storytelling, facilitated by Carol Shillibeer, 2 to 4 p.m. at 737 Sixth St., offered by Royal City Literary Arts Society, $20 members or $30 non-mbmers. Pre-register at [email protected].
Sunday, March 29
Free ArtStarts workshop for kids, with photographer Kyra Kelpin, My Space as a Self-Portrait Collage, at River Market, runs twice at 11 a.m. and at 1 p.m. No registration necessary, just drop in to the market, 810 Quayside Dr., to take part. Info: www.rivermarket.ca, www.artstarts.com/weekend.
Thursday, April 2
Student showcase concert, part of the Arts at One concert series at Douglas College, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, 700 Royal Ave. Free.
Thursday, April 2 to Saturday, April 18
The O'Conner Girls, a Vagabond Players production of Katie Forgette's family drama, runs Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. in the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen's Park. Tickets $15, or $13 for seniors and youth, or $10 for previews (April 2 and 3). Reservations: 604-521-0412 or [email protected].
Wednesday, April 8
Burnaby's Got Talent, a show sponsored by the Burnaby District Student Advisory Council featuring top performers from Burnaby secondary schools, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave. Proceeds to Kinbrace, a refugee support organization. Info: www.facebook.com/BurnabyDSAC.
Thursday, April 9
Student showcase concert, part of the Arts at One concert series at Douglas College, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, 700 Royal Ave. Free.
Saturday, April 18
Phoenix Chamber Choir presents GLOW, the final concert of the choir's 32nd season, featuring works by John Tavener, Gabriel Jackson, Jake Runestad and Jean Coulthard. Tickets $20, or $15 for students/seniors, $10 for children, at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. Info: www.phoenixchamberchoir.ca
Amabilis Singers presents The Elements, with works exploring the four classical elements of earth, air, water and fire, 8 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. Tickets $20, or free for children under 11. Order from choir members or call 604-503-2074. Info: www.amabilissingers.org.
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ONGOING
Action Take 65! A filmmaking competition for works inspired by or documenting the Massey Theatre. Instructors available for technical and creative support. Films will be juried, and top films will be screened. Enter by March 31. Info: www.masseytheatre.com, [email protected].
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: [email protected] 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 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. in multipurpose room 2 at Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St., Burnaby. 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 Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m .at the hospital. Call 604-434-9737 or 604-202-7748.
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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