Friday, January 17
The Top Drawers play rock at Heritage Grill, 8 p.m., 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, www.theheritagegrill.com.
Saturday, January 18
Show of Hearts, musicians united in a fundraiser for Variety - The Children's Charity, featuring Jerry Doucette, the R&B Allstars, the Mojo Stars, the Simpson Brothers and Taylor Clarke, 7 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St. Tickets at www.thecolumbia.ca or call 604-522-4500. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Lesismore play vintage blues and pop at Heritage Grill, 8 p.m., 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, www.theheritagegrill.com.
Sunday, January 19
Poetic Justice, hosted by Dennis E. Bolen with Fran Bourassa, Joan Boxall and Timothy Shay, plus open mike, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill backroom, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, www.poeticjustice.ca.
Sarah Kennedy plays jazz at noon; Celtic jam at 4 p.m.; amateur comedy at 8 p.m.; at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, www.theheritagegrill.com.
Monday, January 20
Queer-Prov: Better with butter, the all-queer improv comedy show featuring The Bobbers, with Burnaby's Lee Ann Keple and Jennifer Perrin. At Heaven's Door Restaurant and Bar, 1216 Bute St. (at Davie), Vancouver, 7 to 8:45 p.m. No cover.
Ukulele club at 6 p.m., open mike at 8 p.m., at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, www.theheritagegrill.com.
Tuesday, January 21
Spoken Ink, with featured author Debra Purdy Kong, plus open mike session, 8 p.m. at La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 Hastings St., North Burnaby, hosted by Burnaby Writers' Society. Open mike sign-up 7:30 p.m. Info: www.BurnabyWritersNews.blogspot.com or bwscafe@gmail.com.
Terminal Station plays classic rock and blues at Heritage Grill, 8 p.m., 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, www.theheritagegrill.com.
Wednesday, January 22
Short story open mike, hosted by Margo Prentice, 7 to 9 p.m. in the backroom at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, sponsored by Royal City Literary Arts Society, Short stories, novel excerpts and storytellers welcome.
Info: www.rclas.com.
Meghan Gilhespy Quartet plays jazz at Heritage Grill, 8 p.m., 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, www.theheritagegrill.com.
Thursday, January 23
A Little Lunch Music, featuring Tim Hearsey, noon to 1 p.m. at Encores Café at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Concert free, buffet lunch special $12. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
Harpdog Brown Trio plays blues at Heritage Grill, 8 p.m., 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, www.theheritagegrill.com.
Friday, January 24
Mud Bay Blues Band plays at Heritage Grill, 8 p.m., 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, www.theheritagegrill.com.
Saturday, January 25
SFU Robbie Burns Dinner, and silent auction in support of Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Bands, with performances by the world champion SFU Pipe Band and Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Band, $70, doors open at 6 p.m., at the Executive Plaza Hotel, 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Tickets: Leslie Techy, 604-942-3292 or ltechy@sfu.ca.
Gypsy evening, a performance by the Roma Gry troupe, 7 p.m. at the Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St., $20, call 778-683-6463 or 778-251-3159, or buy at the door.
The Hazeltones, concert and sing-along, part of the Music at Queens Concert Series, 2 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 604-522-1606.
Wendy Biscuit and Her Dirty Swing Band play at Heritage Grill, 8 p.m., 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, www.theheritagegrill.com.
Sunday, January 26
Poetic Justice, hosted by Sho Wiley, featuring Alan Hill, Jonina Kirton and Garry Ward, plus open mike, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill backroom, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, www.poeticjustice.ca.
Ben Lockwood plays jazz at noon; Celtic jam at 4 p.m.; amateur comedy at 8 p.m.; at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, www.theheritagegrill.com.
Monday, January 27
Ukulele club at 6 p.m., open mike at 8 p.m., at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, www.theheritagegrill.com.
Tuesday, January 28
High Stakes: Creating Suspenseful Stories, a free workshop led by author Colleen Cross, writer of the Katerina Carter fraud thriller series, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Pre-register by emailing secretary@rclas.com.
Uke Joint plays ukulele music at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, wwww.theheritagegrill.com.
Book launch for Shy: An Anthology, featuring Elaine Woo, Sylvia Stopforth and Dhana Musli, with books available for sale and refreshments served, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library 4595 Albert St. Free, but space limited. Register at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mcgill, call 604-299-8955 or drop in to the library.
Wednesday, January 29
Mud Dog plays rockin' Delta blues at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, wwww.theheritagegrill.com.
Wednesday, January 29 to Sunday, February 9
Freud's Last Session, starring Richard Newman and Damon Calderwood, at Galbraith House, 131 Eighth St., New Westminster, www.brownpapertickets.com. Info: www.citystagenewwest.org.
Thursday, January 30
Juno-nominated performer Royal Wood, onstage at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts Studio Theatre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets $32, or $27 students and seniors, in advance; otherwise, $35/$30. Tickets: tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000. Info: www.royalwood.ca.
Larry Moore and friends play blues/jazz at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, wwww.theheritagegrill.com.
Opening reception for Recent Acquisitions of First Nations and Inuit Prints, 7 to 9 p.m. at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Thursday January 30 to Saturday, February 22
Alone Together, a comedy presented by the Vagabond Players, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen's Park, $15, or $13 for seniors/students, with two-for-one previews on Jan. 30 and 31. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or reservations@vagabondplayers.ca. Info: www.vagabondplayers.ca
Friday, January 31
2 Days & Counting play rock at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, wwww.theheritagegrill.com.
Saturday, February 1
Japanese Folklore and Popular Customs appearing in Ukiyoe Spectacular, talk by Jan Walls, professor emeritus, SFU, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org/ukiyoe-spectacular/.
Book launch and signing for Ekphrasticism: Painted Words, with paintings by Don Portelance and words by Candice James, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Arts Council of New Westminster Gallery, Queen's Park, www.rclas.com or silverbowpublishing@gmail.com.
Sunday, February 2
In the BAG, free family Sunday program at Burnaby Art Gallery, with interactive hands-on activity connected to the First Nations and Inuit prints exhibition, 1 to 4 p.m. Free, drop in, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Monday, February 3
Driving Miss Daisy, an Arts Club on Tour production at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Tuesday, February 4
Driving Miss Daisy, an Arts Club on Tour production at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Wednesday, February 5 to Sunday, February 16
Out of a Dream, a Rodgers and Hammerstein revue presented by New Westminster's own Patrick Street Productions, at the York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr., Vancouver. Tickets from $19. Runs Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets: online at tickets.theclutch.com, or call 604-251-1363. Info: www.patrickstreetproductions.com.
Thursday, February 6
Librarians' Choice: Varieties of Love, with Burnaby librarians offering fast-paced reviews of books about love, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Free, but space limited. Register at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mcgill, call 604-299-8955 or drop in to the library.
Friday, February 7
Two Legends: One Stage, featuring David James and Big River's Tribute to Johnny Cash, plus Johnny Vallis's Tribute to Buddy Holly, 7 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 604-521-5050, www.masseytheatre.com.
Friday, February 7 to Saturday February 22
Shrek the Musical, the first-ever West Coast production, at Michael J. Fox Theatre, $31 regular, $25 students/seniors. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.ca. Part proceeds to the Stop A Bully Foundation.
Sunday, February 9
10th annual Jan Ken Pon! (Rock Paper Scissors) Family Games Day, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.
Lunch BAG Day, with lunch and tour of the First Nations and Inuit print exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Reserve at 604-297-4422, for ages 19 and up. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Wednesday, February 12
Writers' Discovery Group, meets at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., welcoming all writers who want to read and discuss their work.
Thursday, February 27
A Little Lunch Music, featuring Rocket Science, noon to 1 p.m. at Encores Café at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Concert free, buffet lunch special $12. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
Sunday, March 2
Kuniyoshi's Comic Prints: Exploring the roots of Manga in Edo-Period Ukiyoe, with Maiko Behr, Japanese art consultant and translator, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org/ukiyoe-spectacular/.
In the BAG, free family Sunday program at Burnaby Art Gallery, with interactive hands-on activity connected to the First Nations and Inuit prints exhibition, 1 to 4 p.m. Free, drop in, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Saturday, March 15
Spring break manga workshop, with Yukina Takeuchi, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, for ages 10 and up. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.
Thursday, March 20
Fireside talk, with Krista Belle Stewart, in connection with the First Nations and Inuit print exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca, 604-297-4422.
Saturday, March 22
Mandarin walking tour of the First Nations and Inuit print exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery, noon to 1 p.m., with Don Yue Su. No registration required, open to all ages. Info: 604-297-4422, www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
ONGOING
Write on! The Royal City Literary Arts Society's 2014 writing contest accepts submissions until March 15. Three categories: Poetry, fiction, non-fiction, with cash prizes for top three in each category. Full details: www.rclas.com. Info: secretary@rclas.com, 778-714-1772.
Recent Acquisitions of First Nations and Inuit Prints, Jan. 31 to April 6 at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. By donation (suggested donation $5). Info: 604-297-4422, www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Ukiyoe Spectacular, running at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, Jan. 11 to March 23, 6688 Southoaks Cres., with more than 100 woodblock prints from a private collection in Japan, tracing the history of the ukiyo-e art form. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org/ukiyoe-spectacular/.
Art exhibitions at New Westminster Public Library: Louise Smith's Dropped Threads (fibre art) on the ramp gallery, and Shavon Cheng's The Nature of Life (watercolours, pastels, acrylics and clay and plasticine models) upstairs. View at any time during library hours at 716 Sixth Ave. Info: 604-527-4660.
Volumes: Works in Paper, ongoing to Jan. 19 at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., featuring works from the permanent collection as well as new works by emerging artists, exploring sculptural and structural works on and in paper. Gallery open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. By donation (suggested donation $5). Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca, 604-297-4422.
Singers welcome, for Maillardville's francophone choir Les Échos du Pacifique, first rehearsal Jan. 13 at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-936-6993, daniel_bouchard@csf.bc.ca, www.lesechosdupacifique.com.
Line dancing at Capitol Hill Community Hall, 361 Howard Ave., with new classes for beginners on Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, starting Nov. 15. Call 604-655-8795 or 778-883-2628 for information.
Write From the Heart, a writers' group led by Ruth Kozak, 10 a.m. to noon at WAVES coffee shops, Begbie and Columbia streets, New Westminster, looking at memoir writing, some fiction and some poetry. New members always welcome.
Burnaby Scottish Country Dance Club, meets Mondays 7 to 10 p.m. at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St., Burnaby. New members welcome. No partners needed, no experience required. For info, drop in or call Gerry at 604-451-1161 or Rosemary, 604-298-6552. Info: www.rscdsvancouver.org/burnaby.html.
Line dance, at Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave., Mondays at 10 a.m., moderate exercise for body and brain. Beginners welcome. Call Georgie Cole, 604-522-5647, for information.
Modern square dancing, give it a try on Monday evenings at the Charles Rummel Hall, 3680 Lozells Ave., 7:30 p.m. No experience needed; come alone or with a partner or friends. Info: 604-939-2789.
Scottish Country Dance Class, Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 604-298-6552.
Burnaby Art Gallery off-site exhibitions, running at Burnaby Public Library branches - Haydn Thomas: ESC CTRL, until Feb. 2 at the Bob Prittie library, 6100 Willingdon Ave.; The Natural Numeral, running until Feb. 3 at the McGill library, 4595 Albert St.; Rare Boooks, running until Feb. 2 at the Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Scandinavian Folk Dancers, Wednesdays at the Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas St., Burnaby, 6004-685-7405.
Melodious Mandolins, looking for new musicians, meeting at various locations in Burnaby, 604-433-2762.
Dance For Fun Club, the "Best Little Dance Club in Town," offers rock and roll nights Mondays, swing nights Wednesdays and ballroom nights Saturdays, all at the Heritage Hall, 728 12th St., New Westminster, Doors open at 6:30 p.m., beginner-intermediate lesson at 7:30 p.m., dance at 8:30 p.m. Info: ByronStarr@shaw.ca or 604-726-0153. Dances are $10.
Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meets Tuesday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby. Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. All levels welcome, no partners needed, drop-ins welcome. Info: 604-436-9475.
Writers Discovery Group, meets on the second Wednesday of the month from September to June, 10 a.m. to noon on the lower floor of the library, 716 Sixth Ave. All welcome. Chance to share your short stories, poems, articles or drafts of novels or plays in a group setting for feedback.
Send arts listings to Julie, jmaclellan@burnabynow.com.
