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To Saturday, February 21
Go Back for Murder, a Vagabond Players production of the Agatha Christie classic, onstage at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen's Park, with shows Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets $15, or $13 for seniors and youth. Reserve at 604-521-0412 or email [email protected]. Info: www.vagabondplayers.ca.
The Addams Family musical, presented by Align Entertainment at Michael J. Fox Theatre, Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $37.50 regular, $25 students and seniors. On Thursdays, all tickets are $25, and there's a special Family Day event on Feb. 9 for $15. See all the details at www.alignentertainment.ca.
To Saturday, February 28
Expressions in Abstract, an exhibition featuring the paintings of three emerging artists, at Burnaby Arts Council Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2 to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org, [email protected] or 604-298-7322.
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, February 19
Graduate students of the UBC piano program present a concert as part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Info: 604-527-5723 or www.douglascollege.ca.
Travel writing workshop, with Ruth Kozak, sponsored by Royal City Literary Arts Society and the New Westminster Public Library, at the library, 716 Sixth Ave., 6:30 p.m. Info: 604-527-4660 or www.nwpl.ca.
VIBE: Love Hangover, a free arts-and-culture mingling event at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., New West, with piñata smashing, Argentinian milonga, real-time wedding dress design, classic love songs from Century House Singers, pop-up readings from the Royal City Literary Arts Society and more, 6 to 8 p.m. Free, but RSVP recommended: 604-527-4640 or [email protected].
Saturday, February 21
Bridge Musicians International, present chamber music repertoire including Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann and more, on violin, viola, cello and piano, as part of the Music at Queens concert series, Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., $20 regular, $15 seniors/students, $10 children, www.queensavenue.org.
Japanese Performing Arts Before Kabuki, a talk by Yayoi Hirano, 2 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum, 6688 Southoaks Cres., 604-777-7000, [email protected]. Free.
Scholarship recital, 7:30 p.m. in Room 102 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, featuring senior piano, voice and violin students who received top marks in the 2014 Royal Conservatory of Music examinations. Tickets $10 regular, $8 students and seniors. Reception follows.
Saturday, February 21 to Saturday, February 28
Madama Butterfly, presented by Burnaby Lyric Opera at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, with shows Feb. 21, 26 and 28 at 8 p.m., and Feb. 23 and 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets $32 adults, $37 student and senior if bought in advance. All matinee tickets $15. Info: www.burnabylyricopera.org. Tickets: 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Wednesday, February 25 to Saturday, February 28
Quadrilogue Affective, presented by Flamenco Rosario at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
Wednesday, February 25
Footloose, presented by New Westminster Secondary School at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 7 p.m., www.ticketsnw.ca.
Thursday, February 26
Silence or Not: The Music of John Cage, presented by Barrie Barrington on piano, part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Info: 604-527-5723 or www.douglascollege.ca.
Curator's talk and tour, with Barry Till of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, leading a tour of the ongoing Visualizing a Culture for Strangers: Chinese Export Paintings of the Nineteenth Century exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. For all ages, no registration required, free. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Footloose, presented by New Westminster Secondary School at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 7 p.m., www.ticketsnw.ca.
Pawn Shop Diamond, performs as part of the Little Lunch Music series at Encores Café, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Concert noon, buffet lunch ($12) 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
Friday, February 27
Footloose, presented by New Westminster Secondary School at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 7 p.m., www.ticketsnw.ca.
Saturday, February 28
Watercolour in Detail, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., led by Betty Woo at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., with supplies and lunch included. Explore basic watercolour painting techniques and processes. Registration $61.55. Call 604-297-4422 or see www.burnabyartgallery.ca for more.
Footloose, presented by New Westminster Secondary School at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., www.ticketsnw.ca.
Monday, March 2
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.
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.
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected], or call 604-298-7322.
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.
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.
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.
ONGOING
LitFest New West, calling for workshop proposals for the annual literary festival, with one-hour presentations at Douglas College on April 25, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Proposals can be related to writing and/or reading in a multitude of subject areas, including (but not limited to) the business of writing, editing, current events, children's literature, genre writing, spirituality, travel, panel discussions and much more. See www.rclas.com or www.artscouncilnewwest.org for full details. Apply by Feb. 28.
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: [email protected] 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.
Call to artists, to take part in the Arts Council of New Westminster's 2015/16 exhibition season. Artists must submit an application package by Feb. 15. For full details, stop in to the arts council in Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park, call 604-525-3244 or see www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Sponsors sought, to help New Westminster Secondary School cover the costs of its major musical production, Footloose, in February. Businesses and individuals welcome. Email [email protected] or see www.nwssmusic.com for more 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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