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, October 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-ins on Sept. 11 and Oct. 9; artist talk and film screening on Sept. 10; 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.
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.
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.
UPCOMING
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.
World Poetry Peaceathon, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth St., featuring Candice James, Elaine Woo, Dr. Diego Bastianutti, Bernice Lever and more. Oparin Ortiz will be drawing poem impressions, and there will be an open mike, refreshments and a raffle. Hosted by Ariadne Sawyer and Jacqueline Maire. Info: 604-526-4729 or www.worldpoetry.ca.
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.
Frankie Cena presents a benefit concert for the B.C. Boys Choir at Michael J. Fox Theatre. Tickets $32 regular, $18 students in advance, or $36/$22 at the door. Auction at 7:15 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. Book through www.bcboyschoir.org or call 1-888-909-8282.
Forbidden Colour: A Prohibition Painting Party, fundraiser for Alchemy Theatre, at 100 Braid Street Studios, with a 1920s themed painting class (includes teacher and supplies), plus gallery access and live jazz, with cash bar, $25. See www.alchemytheatre.ca.
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
Young Drunk Punk, featuring former Kid in the Hall Bruce McCulloch, one show only at Lafflines Comedy Club, 530 Columbia St., doors at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Tickets $29.95, see www.thecolumbia.net/lafflines.
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.
Wednesday, October 5 to Sunday, October 30
Foreign Gaze: Bollywood Eyes, an exhibition of work by Gurpreet Shergill at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, with opening reception Oct. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. Gallery open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.acnw.ca.
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.
Friday, October 7
Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra, with pianist Linda Ruan, takes to the stage at 7:30 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre for its season opening concert. Info and tickets: www.vmocanada.com.
Saturday, October 8
Alun-Alun 2016, an Indonesian food and culture show, noon to 5 p.m. at the Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Info: www.permaibc.ca.
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 8 to Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017
Warrior Spirit, an exhibition honouring the Japanese Canadian veterans of the First World War, ongoing at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, with opening reception 3 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 8.A re-enactment performance of Zennosuke Inouye, featuring actor Kevin Takahide Lee, is set for Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.
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.
Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30
Burnaby Artists Guild Art Show and Sale, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, with official opening from 7 to 10 p.m., and show Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission and parking. With work in various mediums by guild members, plus featured artist Teresa Morton. Info: www.burnabyartistsguild.com.
ONGOING
Grace Lutheran Church seeks singers for a new community choir directed by Leane Oftebro, non-auditioned, open to all who like to sing. Rehearsals Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Fee of $60 will go towards music purchase. Email choir@graceburnaby.com. 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 until Feb. 7, 2017, at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Phone 604-298-4843 or 604-434-9737.
Tickets on sale for Chantal Kreviazuk’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 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.
