ON NOW
To Saturday, September 24
Favourite Things, an exhibition of artists from the New West Artists group, at Gabor Gasztonyi Studio Gallery, 730 12th St., New Westminster, open Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Info: www.gaborgasztonyigallery.com.
To Sunday, September 25
This is How I Dream, featuring the whimsical artwork of Krista Hilge, drawing inspiration from her dreams and childhood memories, in The Gallery at Queen’s Park, Centennial Lodge. Opening reception Sept. 7, 6 to 8 p.m. Gallery open Wednesdays, 1 to 8 p.m., and Thursdays through Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
To Friday, September 30
UNCOVER, an art exhibition presented by New West Pride, ongoing at the Community Art Space at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring artists from the LGBTQ+ community. Info: www.anvilcentre.ca.
Inside/Outward, an exhibition of work by Peter Kohut, ongoing at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Gallery open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and during performances at the theatre. Info: www.masseytheatre.com, 604-517-5900.
To Saturday, Oct. 1
Diffusion, a group exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery featuring the work of Carolyn Kramer, Corey Hardeman and Sean O’Flynn. Opening reception Sept. 10, 2 to 4 p.m. Artist talk Saturday, Oct. 1 at noon. Gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave., open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322.
To Sunday, October 23
Keith Langergraber: Betrayal at Babylon, runs at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. The new installation by the mixed media artist reinterprets the biblical Tower of Babel as a western mine and ghost town, with large-scale mixed media works on paper alongside a short film by Langergraber. Includes In the BAG family Sunday studio drop-in on Oct. 9; art tour Sept. 20, One Place, Many Names talk on Sept. 25, Culture Days Guided tour on Oct. 2. 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. Parking is free. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Sunday, November 6
WITNESS, at the New Media Gallery, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., 7 to 9 p.m., featuring the work of five international artists exploring life in a world of surveillance systems and visual technology. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca or 604-875-1865.
UPCOMING
Friday, September 16 to Monday, September 19
Community mural at Sapperton Park, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All welcome to join in. Family-friendly, free, all supplies provided. Hosted by posAbilities Association of B.C. with the support of the Vancouver Foundation Neighbourhood Small Grants program. Info: 604-522-5524 or [email protected].
Saturday, September 17
Uptown Unplugged, featuring live performances at Royal City Centre mall from noon to 2 p.m. Featured performers: Katie and Peter Chow.
Music by the River, the Arts Council of New Westminster’s busking program, continues at River Market with a performance by Music Box music academy, noon to 2 p.m.
Practice and Technique for Cultivating Creative Flow, a workshop offered by the Royal City Literary Arts Society with Marn Norwich, at 737 Sixth St., members $15, non-members $25. Info: www.rclas.com.
Sunday, September 18
Uptown Unplugged, featuring live performances at Royal City Centre mall from noon to 2 p.m. Featured performer: the Cranky Molluscs, an acoustic instrumental duo that performs world folk music.
Music by the River, the Arts Council of New Westminster’s busking program, continues at River Market with a performance by Margenne Mangaoang, noon to 2 p.m.
Book launch for A Town Bewitched, by Burnaby author Suzanne de Montigny, featuring fiddler Mairi Rankin and guitarist Jennie Ritter, at the Cottage Bistro, 4470 Main St., Vancouver. Free tickets available through www.eventbrite.ca, or see info at www.suzannedemontigny.com.
Poetic Justice, featuring acclaimed Canadian poet Henry Beissel and Eileen Kernaghan, 3 to 5 p.m. at Boston Pizza, 1045 Columbia St., New West. With open mike. Info: www.poeticjusticenewwest.org.
Monday, September 19 to Tuesday, November 15
Ben Duncan: Ever Onward, an exhibition of new work celebrating the longstanding tradition of the doodle, part of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition series at Burnaby Public Library’s Metrotown branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Tuesday, September 20 to Wednesday, November 16
Distillations: Lithographs and Etchings, an exhibition of work by Catherine M. Stewart, part of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition series at Burnaby Public Library’s McGill branch, 4595 Albert St., open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Wednesday, September 21
Artovations: Expanding Your Social Media To Grow Your Creative Business, a workshop offered by 100 Braid Street Studios, the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce and the Arts Council of New Westminster, 7 to 9 p.m., $25. Register at www.100braidststudios.com.
Thursday, September 22
The Gumshoe Revue, presented by Ghost Light Vaudeville Society as a fundraiser for Women Against Violence Against Women, featuring music, dance, contortion, drag, burlesque and comedy, at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., New West. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Food and drinks available. Period clothing/fancy dress encouraged. Info: www.ghostlightvaudeville.com or buy tickets through www.thecolumbia.net.
Saturday, September 24
Uptown Unplugged, featuring live performances at Royal City Centre mall from noon to 2 p.m. Featured performer: Joylene Baylis, a Vancouver-based singer-songwriter.
Music by the River, the Arts Council of New Westminster’s busking program, continues at River Market with a performance by singer-songwriter Daven Atma, noon to 2 p.m.
Mushtari Begum Festival of Classical Indian Music and Dance, doors at 6 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre. Featuring tabla player Cassius Khan and Kathak dancer Amika Kushwaha, with special guests Info: www.mbfestival.com.
Live at the ’Bolt: A Jazzy Evening, 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., featuring the Grant Stewart Trio, with Cory Weeds and special guests. Tickets $18, see www.shadboltcentre.com or call 604-205-3000.
Sunday, September 25
Uptown Unplugged, featuring live performances at Royal City Centre mall from noon to 2 p.m. Featured performer: Mike Dunbar.
ArtStarts workshop, featuring Rumba Calzada, free for kids and families at River Market, with 45-minute workshops at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. No registration needed, but arrive early as programs may be popular. Info: www.artstarts.com/weekend or www.rivermarket.ca.
Monday, September 26
The Man Who Knew Infinity, a Last Mondays at the Movies screening at Massey Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General admission $10, seniors/students $8. Tickets in advance at www.ticketsnw.ca, or at the door (cash only). Theatre is at 735 Eighth Ave. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Wednesday, September 28
Cowboy Junkies play at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., 8 p.m. Tickets $35, or $30 for students and seniors if bought seven days in advance; regular price $38/$33. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.
Friday, September 30
Burnaby Film Forum, 6 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, in the James Cowan Theatre, featuring a screening of 20 short films in all genres, from experimental to documentary. Awards ceremony and reception to follow screening and panel discussion. Presented by the Burnaby Arts Council. Free for all. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2
Culture Days, a nationwide celebration of arts and culture, comes to Burnaby with events at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby Art Gallery, Deer Lake Gallery, Burnaby Neighbourhood House, Burnaby Village Museum, Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre and more. Full event listings and details online at bc.culturedays.ca – use the Activities link to search for events near you.
Saturday, October 1
The Music of Junk, a family-friendly show featuring musical instruments made of found and recycled materials, 2 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
Music for Two Organs, a concert to launch the Music at Queens concert series, at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., featuring organists Suzanne Gibson Coulthard, P.J. Janson, Michael Murray and Nicholas Fairbank in a program of music for four organists on two organs, 7:30 p.m. Info: www.queensavenue.org/musicqueens. Tickets $20, or $10 for children.
Piano Loop, an interactive musical performance featuring Hank Bull, Remy Siu and Paul Paroczai involving four pianos and a computer. The audience is invited to touch the piano keys, triggering the creation of a unique electronic music composition, or to stand by and watch he art come to life. At Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 2 to 5 p.m., drop in at any time. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
Thursday, October 6 to Saturday, October 29
Body and Soul, a Vagabond Players presentation of the new play by local playwright Elizabeth Elwood, onstage at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, with shows Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $17, or $15 for seniors and youth, with $12 previews on Oct. 6 and 7. Purchase tickets at www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets or call 604-521-0412.
Saturday, October 8 to Saturday, October 29
Uncommon Threads, a mixed media exhibition by Lori Goldberg and Atefeh Baradaran, at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception Oct. 8 at noon, gallery open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322.
Saturday, October 22
Abbotsford Photo Arts Club holds its 39th annual seminar at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby, featuring photographer/authors Darwin Wiggett and Samanth Chrysanthou on The Visionary Photographer. Runs 8:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fee $105 per person in advance, register at www.apac.bc.ca, or $120 per person (cash only) at the door.
ONGOING
Vivo Children’s Choir welcomes new singers for its 2016/17 season. Vivo is a non-auditioned choir for children ages seven and up that sings music through the ages, in a range of languages, from folk to gospel and contemporary. Meets Wednesdays starting Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. at Olivet Baptist Church, New West. Info: www.vivochildrenschoir.ca or email [email protected].
Grace Lutheran Church seeks singers for a new community choir directed by Leane Oftebro, non-auditioned, open to all who like to sing. First rehearsal Tuesday, Sept. 20 from 6 to 7 p.m.; remaining rehearsals will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Fee of $60 will go towards music purchase. Email [email protected]. Grace Lutheran is at 7383 Nelson Ave., Burnaby.
Enjoy singing? Burnaby Pacemaker’s Choir is looking for sopranos and altos. Music is light and varied. Choir rehearses on Tuesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m., running Sept. 13, 2016 to Feb. 7, 2017, at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Phone 604-298-4843 or 604-434-9737.
Tickets on sale for Chantal Keviazuk’s Hard Sail tour, coming to Massey Theatre, New Westminster, Nov. 4, www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.
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].
