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To October 4
Selections from the Image Bank Postcard Show, an ongoing off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery, at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca
To October 5
Maps and Mapping, an ongoing off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery, at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To October 7
Catfish: Images of Deceit and Misrepresentation, an exhibition at The Gallery at Queen’s Park, presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, featuring the work of Bill Edmonds. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
To Saturday, October 24
Other Desert Cities, presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, with previews Oct. 1 and 2 for $10. Tickets $15, or $13 for seniors and students. Info: www.vagabondplayers.ca. Reserve by calling 604-521-0412 or emailing reservations@vagabondplayers.ca.
To Friday, November 27
The Dichotomy of Change, presented by 100 Braid Street Studios, featuring the work of artists including Cliff Blank, Judith Copland, Omanie Elias, Susan L. Grieg, Terra Varey and more, at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St., New West, 604-527-4640 or www.anvilcentre.ca.
Saturday, October 3
Wait For Me, Daddy Redux, a day of celebration marking the 75th anniversary of the iconic Second World War photo, with ceremony at Hyack Square at 1 p.m., plus a multidisciplinary presentation in the Anvil Centre Theatre at 2 and 7 p.m. Free, RSVP required: 604-527-4640 or www.anvilcentre.com.
West Coast Symphony, 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., with Bujar Llapaj leading a program that includes Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and Eroica Symphony, plus the Mozart Clarinet Concerto, admission by donation. Info: www.westcoastsymphony.ca.
Sunday, October 4
Great Pairings – Eyes on the Future, part of the Massey Theatre’s 65th anniversary celebrations, 7:30 p.m. at the Massey, 735 Eighth Ave., featuring dance, music, comedy and more, with Sayer Roberts, Amika Kushwaha, John Oliver, Thomas Lamont, Jolene Bernardino, Cassius Khan, Royal City Youth Ballet and many more. Tickets $15 regular, $12 students/seniors, $5 kids 12 and under, www.masseytheatre.com.
Burnaby Lyric Opera presents Opera on a Sunday Afternoon, 3 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, featuring highlights of past and present opera seasons. Tickets $15, call 604-205-3000 or see tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Thursday, October 8
Opening reception for The Dichotomy of Change, 5 to 7 p.m., presented by 100 Braid Street Studios, featuring the work of artists including Cliff Blank, Judith Copland, Omanie Elias, Susan L. Grieg, Terra Varey and more, at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St., New West, 604-527-4640 or www.anvilcentre.ca.
Saturday, October 10
Across the River, a pop-up exhibition by Artists in the Boro, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster. Opening reception 1 to 4 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Sunday, October 11
Across the River, a pop-up exhibition by Artists in the Boro, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org
Drawing Spaces, an In the BAG free family drop-in program at Burnaby Art Gallery, giving families a chance to check out the ongoing exhibition and create their own art. Free for all ages. Runs 1 to 4 p.m. at the gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., drop in. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Friday, October 16
Shiamak Dance Team presents ConfiDance, with contemporary, Bollywood jazz, hip hop, Indo jazz and more, 7:30 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., www.shiamakconfidancevancouver.eventbrite.com.
Saturday, October 17
Living Room Art in the Heights, 5 to 9 p.m. at 4155 Trinity St. Drop in anytime for a free night of art presented by storytellers, filmmakers, visual artists, musicians and more. Audience participation encouraged through creation of a “Selfie Tree” and an open mike at 8:30 a.m. Free and open to all. See livingroomarttheheights.wordpress.com for more details.
Saturday, October 24
Norman Foote’s Halloween Howl, featuring music, comedy and puppets, an all-ages show at the Massey Theatre, 2 p.m., $15 regular, $12 seniors and students $5 kids five and under, www.ticketsnw.ca or call 604-521-5050.
Lyric Singers, perform at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Music at Queens concert series at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., with a program of sacred music, opera choruses, folk tunes and more, $20 regular, $15 students/seniors, $10 children. Info: www.lyricsingers.ca.
Saturday, October 24 to Saturday, November 21
Urban Rambles, an exhibition featuring acrylic works by Luciana Alvarez and Joy Hanser, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., free admission. Info: www.burnabyartcouncil.org. Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 to January 31, 2016
Revitalizing Japantown? A Right to Remain exhibition, at Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, with opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 24 to 2 to 5 p.m. Info: www.nikkeplace.org.
Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10
Red Rock Diner, the Arts Club on Tour presentation at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave.,604-205-3000, tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
ONGOING
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.
Newcomers’ Choir, launches its third season on Wednesday, Oct. 7. 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.
B.C. Boys’ Choir presents SongSport, a program allowing boys to sing and move, Wednesdays at Deer Lake School, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., see www.bcboyschoir.org.
Do you have an arts or entertainment event to share? Do you have ongoing events to share or know of a group searching for new members? Email jmaclellan@burnabynow.com or jmaclellan@newwestrecord.ca.
