ON NOW
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. 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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
BRINK: a precarious balance, a new exhibition at the New Westminster New Media Gallery, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: www.newmediagallery.caor call 604-875-1865.
UPCOMING
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.
Friday, March 3 and 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.
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 formichaellovecynda@gmail.com.
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.netfor 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 jean.brown.piano.teacher@gmail.com.
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.
Friday, March 10 to Friday, March 17
Out of the Garden, a night of theatre featuring selections from plays by Caryl Churchill and Don Nigro, onstage at Douglas College’s Studio Theatre, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Tickets $20, or 10 for students and seniors. Buy through outofthegarden.bpt.me.
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.
Friday, March 17
Family movie night, featuring a screening of Treasure Planet, 7 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Free, no registration needed, but drop in early as space is limited. Parents must accompany children under 10.
A Tribute to the Definitive Simon and Garfunkel, featuring Mick Dalla-Vee and Michael Sicoly, with doors at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., New West. Info: www.thecolumbia.ca.
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.
Tuesday, March 21 to Monday, May 15
The Errand and the Epiphany, featuring photo-based collage work by Vancouver artist Jessie McNeil, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery, at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.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.
World Poetry New Westminster celebrates spring and International Women’s Day, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., featuring the city’s new poet laureate, Alan Hill, plus past poets laureate Candice James and Don Benson, and many more poets. Hosted by Ariadne Sawyer and James Mullin, with open mike, raffle and refreshments. Info: 604-526-4729 or www.worldpoetry.ca.
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.
Friday, March 24
Family movie night, featuring a screening of Enchanted, 7 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Free, no registration needed, but drop in early as space is limited. Parents must accompany children under 10.
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.
Tuesday, March 28
A Little Lunch Music, featuring Mohamed Assani on sitar and table, noon to 1 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, with buffet lunch in Encores Café from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch is $12, music is free. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
Jazz Jam, hosted by Cory Weeds and open to musicians of all ages and skill levels, or those who just want to listen, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, in the Studio Theatre. Free. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
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.
Tuesday, April 18
A Little Lunch Music, featuring the Celtic music of Blackthorn, noon to 1 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, with buffet lunch in Encores Café from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch is $12, music is free. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
Jazz Jam, hosted by Cory Weeds and open to musicians of all ages and skill levels, or those who just want to listen, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, in the Studio Theatre. Free. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
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: youthprograms@masseytheatre.com.
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 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.
