ON NOW
To Friday, Sept. 29
The Age of Awakening, featuring the artwork of Sarazen Brooks, in the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre. Open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, during performances in the theatre and by appointment. See www.masseytheatre.com or call 604-517-5900.
To Saturday, Sept. 30
My Face My Canvas, a new exhibition at the Gallery at Queen’s Park featuring work Tajah Olson. Her body is her canvas and allows her to embody constructed personas and animas transcending physical and social constructs of identity, race, ethnicity and gender. Opening reception planned for Wednesday, Sept. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gallery at Queen’s Park. The gallery is open Thursday to Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m. It’s closed Monday and Tuesday.
Port Town, an exhibition of the work of Lori Sokoluk, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Free admission. Info: 604-298-7322 or www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
To Sunday, Oct. 1
Dominion, featuring work by Mat Collishaw, Davide Quayola, Jim Campbell and Kathy Hinde. At the New Media Gallery, third floor of Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thurs-days. For more info, go to http://newmediagallery.ca.
To Monday, Oct. 2
archiTEXTURE, hard edges meet a soft medium in this exhibition, on now in the community art space at Anvil Centre, third floor, 777 Columbia St. The show features work by Terry Aske, Judy Villett, Mardell Rampton and Janet Archibald – four local textile artists tasked with making their own representation of the Vancouver Biennale sculpture: WOW New Westminster by Jose Resende (four 40-foot shipping containers positioned to form a W located in Westminster Pier Park). Anvile Centre is open Monday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Go to www.anvilcentre.ca for details.
To Saturday, Oct. 21
Inhabited Lives, an exhibition of work by Shannon Harvey, at the Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., with artist talk on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Info: www.tinyurl.com/AmeliaDouglasNW
To Sunday, Nov. 5
Tania Willard: dissimulation, a multidisciplinary exhibition at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. featuring works by B.C.-based Indigenous artist and curator Tania Willard and her collaborators Gabrielle Hill, Peter Morin, her family, home community and Secwépemc lands and territories. Special events include: In the BAG: Family Sundays, an all ages drop-in on Sept. 17 and Oct. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m.; Tea & Tour, Sept. 19 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. For 55+ and tickets are $7.50. Call 604-297-4422 to register (barcode: 456205); Deer Lake Plant Walk with Cease Wyss, Oct. 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Join artist and Indigenous ethnobotanist T'uy'tanat Cease Wyss for a walk around Deer Lake. Registration recommended. Call 604-297-4422 to book (part of Culture Days at the BAG); and Sun Printing, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Be inspired by the surrounding environment at Deer Lake to create your own sun print using the fall sky. (Sun prints or Cyanotypes are the result of a photographic printing process that produces a blue and white print.) Registration recommended. Call 604-297-4422 to book (part of Culture Days at the BAG).
To Friday, Nov. 10
Jazz in Wood, an outdoor exhibition at the Deer Lake Gallery featuring woodwork by Peter Lattey. Raised in the Okanagan Valley, Lattey now lives in Los Angeles, where he collects raw wood from the city’s urban forests to mould into his creations. Deer Lake Gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. (It’s closed Sundays and Mondays and all statutory holidays.) For more information, go to www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
UPCOMING
Friday, Sept. 15
Echo Nebraska performs in the back room at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 at the door.
Sunday, Sept. 17
Poetic Justice, featuring Theresa Kishkan and John Pass, plus open mic, 11:30 a.m. at Boston Pizza, Columbia Square, New West. Info: www.poeticjusticenewwest.org.
Monday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Nov. 26
Alicia Nauta: Two nostalgias face each other like mirrors, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery at the Metrotown branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Tuesday, Sept. 19 to Thursday, Sept. 21
Matchstick Productions, a group of students from the bachelor of performing arts program at Douglas College, presents FOWL PLAY: In Search of Odd Behaviour and Even Odder People, a performance inspired by the Dominion exhibit at New Media Gallery, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Anvil Centre, free and open to all ages.
Tuesday, Sept. 19 to Monday, Nov. 27
Hot Wheels: Depictions of Cars From the Collection, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Wednesday, Sept. 20
The Inventor of All Things, the unbelievable true story of Leo Szilard, the Jewish-Hungarian physicist who wrecked the Nazi bomb as told by UK slam poet Jem Rolls, part of Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Grill’s back room, 447 Columbia St. Admission is by donation. For more info, go to www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Thursday, Sept. 21
Tributaries: video screening by Emilie Crewe, in conjunction with the opening of the Click: Photos of the Fraser exhibition, at Fraser River Discovery Centre, with exhibit unveiling at 6:30 p.m., artist talk at 7 p.m., screening at 7:30 p.m. Free, but registration recommended. See www.tinyurl.com/TributariesScreening.
Arts At One, featuring Douglas College music alumni, a free concert at 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Thursday, Sept. 21 to Saturday, Sept. 23
Fever Cabaret, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets $18, with wine and beer available for $5. Buy tickets through www.tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Tuesday, Sept. 26
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Wednesday, Sept. 27
Your Princess is in Another Castle featuring Wes Babcock and Nancy Kenny (from the documentary On The Fringe), part of Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Grill’s back room, 447 Columbia St. Admission is by donation. For more info, go to www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Thursday, Sept. 28
Blue Waiting book launch at Old Crow Coffee, 655 Front St., with local poet Celeste Snowber, for her collaboration with P.E.I. poet Sean Wiebe, 7 p.m.
Arts At One, featuring Trio Café, with Jenny Essers on violin, Brian G’froerer on French horn and Martha Brickman on piano, a free concert at 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Friday, Sept. 29
Scripts and Sips, drink pairings with play readings, part of national Culture Days celebrations. Starts at 7 p.m. at the Anvil Centre, main floor atrium, 777 Columbia St. Take part or just watch a live play reading. Parts will be chosen out of a pool of willing participants. Sip on a beverage chosen to match the play. Free event, no registration required. Go to https://anvilcentre.com/events/scripts-and-sips for details.
Saturday, Sept. 30
Living Room Art in the Heights, 5 to 9 p.m. at 5518 Georgia St., featuring a night of 20-plus artists with visual and performing arts in all styles. Free, drop in, open to all. Refreshments served. See www.livingroomarttheheights.wordpress.com.
Saturday, Sept. 30 to Jan. 13, 2018
Hastings Park 1942, an exhibition at the Nikkei National Museum, 6688 Southoaks Cres. In 1942, over 8,000 Japanese Canadians were detained in barns at Hastings Park before being sent to internment sites in the B.C. Interior or to work camps across the country.The exhibit is a collaboration with performance artist Yoshié Bancroft, to produce an experiential, dramatic glimpse into that tragic episode of Canada’s history. Special events include: Reclaiming Movement: a body movement workshop with Tada Hozumi on Oct. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m.; KIZUNA: Past-Present-Future, a tribute to Japanese Canadian community. Haircut performance by Yoriko Gillard on Oct. 28 and Jan. 13, 2018, from 1 to 4 p.m.; Speaking With Spirits: a writing workshop series with Jeff Tanaka Nov. 25 and Nov. 26, time to be announced. Gallery open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. By donation. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.
Wednesday, Oct. 4
The Back Room Boom, an evening of cabaret hosted by Devon Moore, part of Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Grill’s back room, 447 Columbia St. Admission is by donation. For more info, go to www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Thursday, Oct. 5
Sixty Minutes Around the World, featuring soprano Lambroula Pappas and pianist Matthew Ma, a free Arts at One concert at 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Thursday, Oct. 5 to Saturday, Oct. 28
Horror Vacui featuring mixed media work by Mallory Donen, Julie Epp and Kendra Schellenberg. Organized by the Burnaby Arts Council for the Deer Lake Art Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception planned for Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at the gallery. Open Tuesday to Saturday noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For info; www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Thursday, Oct. 5 to Sunday, Oct. 29
Little Shop Of Horrors, part of Vagabond Players’ 2017-18 season at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Meek and mild flower shop assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a peculiar new plant species, which he names after his crush Audrey, but the plant, Audrey Two, has plans that are far greater than Seymour can imagine. Warning: contains mature content.Onstage Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, Oct. 7. For info and tickets, go to www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Life is Funny (Still), a comedy show at the Columbia featuring Syd Bosel, Ray Morrison, Kate Humphries, Janice Bannister, Danika Thibault, Yisrael Shurack and Lawrie Ferguson, a fundraiser for South Vancouver Family Place. Doors open 7:30 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m. Tickets $12, available through www.eventbrite.ca.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
I Left My Heart in Ma’sum Ghar, featuring tales from comedian and army veteran Morris Bartlett, part of Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Grill’s back room, 447 Columbia St. Admission is by donation. For more info, go to www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Thursday, Oct. 12
Burton Cummings in concert at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Rock It Boy Entertainment and part of Cummings’ Up Close and Alone Tour. Tickets are $79.50 plus fees. Available online www.ticketsnw.caor by phone at 604-521-5050. Limited tickets remain.
Arts At One, featuring Aram Bajakian’s Kef with Armenian dance music that combines traditional and Western influences and instruments, a free concert at 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Sunday, Oct. 15
JAPANESE PROBLEM performance and artist talk back with Yoshié Bancroft and Joanna Garfinkel of Universal Limited Theatre, part of the Hastings Park 1942 exhibit running at the Nikkei National Museum, 6688 Southoaks Cres. From 2 to 3:30 p.m. join the cast and crew to learn about the behind-the-scenes work it took to create this immersive performance piece. Performance by donation (suggested $7).
Thursday, Oct. 19
Arts At One, featuring the Vince Mai Quintet, a free concert at 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Thursday, Oct. 19 to Saturday, Oct. 21
NewWest Film Fest, hosted by the New West Film Society. Each year, the festival presents cutting-edge films and documentaries that encourage dialogue, educate, and entertain. The three-day festival takes place at Landmark Cinemas, New Westminster SkyTrain station, SkyTrain level, 800 Carnarvon St. For announcements, including film lineup, go to http://newwestfilmfest.ca.
Saturday, Oct. 21
M – The Magic Show, featuring five magicians: Kel, Wes Barker, Trevor & Lorena, and Vitaly Beckman, presented by Kelvin Ng Magic with partial proceeds to the YMCA, at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., 8 p.m. Tickets $39 plus tax and service charges. Call 604-241-7292 or buy through www.vtixonline.com(search for Kelvin Ng).
Thursday, Oct. 26
Arts At One, featuring Echoes from the East, with Sharanjeet Singh Mand on sitar and Sunny Matharu on tabla, a free concert at 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28
One Man Stranger Things: A Parody, presented by Charles Ross at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., in the main-floor atrium. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.ca.
Tuesday, Oct. 31
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Thursday, Nov. 2
Arts At One and Early Music Vancouver present Stylus Fantasticus, featuring Paul Luchkow on violin, Michael Jarvis on harpsichord and Sam Stadlen on bass viol/viola da gamba, a free concert at 1 p.m. in Room N3285, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Thursday, Nov. 2 to Saturday, Nov. 25
Worlds of Wonder featuring metal sculpture and digital art by Nancie Green and Lynne Taylor Fahnestalk. Organized by the Burnaby Arts Council for the Deer Lake Art Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception planned for Saturday, Nov. 4 at noon followed by a live art demonstration by Fahnestalk at 1 and 2 p.m. at the gallery. Open Tuesday to Saturday noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For info; www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Thursday, Nov. 16
JAPANESE PROBLEM performance and community meet-and-greet co-hosted by the Hastings Park Commemorative and Education Committee at Nikkei National Museum, 6688 Southoaks Cres. From 7 to 9 p.m. meet the cast and crew of JAPANESE PROBLEMand connect with others in the community. Learn about educational projects taking place to preserve the living history and memory of Hastings Park. Light refreshments will be provided. Performance by donation (suggested $7).
Thursday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Dec. 17
Sleeping Beauty, a non-traditional pantomime by Alex Ross and Jeremy Heynen, and directed by Bev Pride and Elizabeth Drummond. Presented by Vagabond Players, at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, Nov. 25. For info and tickets, email reservations@vagabondplayers.ca or inquiries@vagabondplayers.ca, or call 604-521-0412.
Tuesday, Nov. 28
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Thursday, Feb. 1 to Sunday, Feb. 25
Drinking Habits by Tom Smith. Wine and secrets are spilled in this laugh-out-loud comedy presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, Feb. 3. For info and tickets, email reservations@vagabondplayers.ca or inquiries@vagabondplayers.ca, or call 604-521-0412.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Tuesday, March 20
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Thursday, April 5 to Sunday, April 22
4000 Miles by Amy Herzog. A humorous and uplifting story of growing up and growing old presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Warning: contains mature language. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, April 7. For info and tickets, email reservations@vagabondplayers.ca or inquiries@vagabondplayers.ca, or call 604-521-0412.
Tuesday, April 24
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Tuesday, May 29
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Thursday, May 31 to Sunday, June 24
You Can't Take It With You, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Freedom, love and fireworks collide in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Warning: contains mature language. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, June 2. For info and tickets, email reservations@vagabondplayers.ca or inquiries@vagabondplayers.ca, or call 604-521-0412.
ONGOING
Burnaby Scottish Country Dancing Club invites new members for the season, which runs Monday nights starting Sept. 18. Lessons run from 7 to 7:30 p.m., with dancing from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Beginners welcome, no partner needed. Potential members may attend two classes for free. Held at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6450 Thomas St. Call Vicki at 604-298-9695 or see www.tinyurl.com/BurnabyScottishDancing.
Calling all poets: apply now for the Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry, sponsored by the Royal City Literary Arts Society. Deadline to submit is Oct. 1. Shortlist to be announced Oct. 15, and winners announced Nov. 1. To apply, send two copies of your book of poetry with a $25 reading fee (payment can be made by PayPal or by money order to Royal City Literary Arts Society). For rules and details, go to tinyurl.com/RCLASpoetry.
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays every Wednesday at the Heritage Grill’s back room. Fresh theatre from the fringes featuring storytellers, poets, comics, minstrels and puppeteers. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. For more info, go to www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
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.
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 lestoncm@gmail.comor call her at 604-516-0277 if you can help.
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. 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 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
