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What's up in Burnaby? New arts listings March 5

ON NOW 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.
John Voth, Arts Club, The Foreigner
John Voth stars in the Arts Club production of The Foreigner, onstage at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts March 12 and 13.

ON NOW

 

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 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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Thursday, March 5

WordPlay, a poetry-generating drop-in group offered by the Royal City Literary Arts Society, led by guest host Elaine Woo, 7 p.m. in the back room at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Info: www.rclas.com.

 

Friday, March 6

Full-day art studio for homelearners, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. featuring the new exhibition Visualizing a Culture for Strangers, geared for ages nine through 17, including conversation and studio activities, $16. See www.burnabyartgallery.ca or call 604-297-4422.

Disney's Peter Pan Junior, presented by Dance Collective in cooperation with Advocates of Dance Society, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., 7 p.m. Tickets $20, 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.

 

Saturday, March 7

Writing and Healing Part 2, a workshop offered by the Royal City Literary Arts Society, led by Sherry Duggan,1 to 5 p.m. in the MLA office at 737 Sixth St. (enter from back). Fee: $30 members, $45 non-mbmers, pre-register at secretary@rclas.com.

Disney's Peter Pan Junior, presented by Dance Collective in cooperation with Advocates of Dance Society, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., with shows at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets $20, 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.

 

 

Saturday, March 7 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 info@burnabyartscouncil.org, or call 604-298-7322.

 

Saturday, March 8

Literary Arts readings, featuring work by students in programs at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 1 p.m. in Studio 105 at the Shadbolt, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., free.

 

Wednesday, March 11

Short story open mike, hosted by Margo Prentice at Renaissance Bookstore, 43 Sixth St., 7 to 9 p.m. Bring short stories or excerpts from books, journals or essays. Info: www.rclas.com.

 

Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13

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

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.

 

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 bwscafe@gmail.com.

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

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

 

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 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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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.