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To Saturday, Nov. 18
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, by Align Entertainment, back by popular demand at Michael J. Fox Theatre, Thursdays to Sundays at 8 p.m., matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $39 regular, $27 seniors and students, or $25 on Thrifty Thursdays. Info and tix: www.alignentertainment.ca.
The Diviners, presented by Douglas College departments of theatre and stagecraft, at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Tickets $20 general, $10 seniors, students, matinees and Talkback Tuesdays. Tickets: thediviners.bpt.me.
To Monday, Nov. 20
Black & White, an art exhibition by members of the New West Artists group, at Network Hub, 810 Quayside Dr. (second floor of River Market). Info: [email protected].
To Sunday, Nov. 26
Alicia Nauta: Two nostalgias face each other like mirrors, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery at the Metrotown branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Monday, Nov. 27
Hot Wheels: Depictions of Cars From the Collection, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Thursday, Nov. 30
Introspection, an exhibition of work by artist Tatiana A. Bobko, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, during performances in the Massey Theatre, or by appointment. Info: 604-517-5900 or www.masseytheatre.com.
To Saturday, Dec. 9
Worlds of Wonder featuring metal sculpture and digital art by Nancie Green and Lynne Taylor Fahnestalk. Organized by the Burnaby Arts Council for the Deer Lake Art Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For info; www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
To Saturday, Dec. 16
Land – An Imagining, an art exhibition featuring the work of Claire Moore, with large-scale paintings and shadow box installations exploring the interconnectedness of the natural world and the legacy of human life, at Amelia Douglas Gallery, Douglas College (fourth floor, 700 Royal Ave.). Info: www.tinyurl.com/AmeliaDouglasNW.
To Friday, Dec. 22
VOICING: Human voice from bird song to code, an exhibition at the New Westminster New Media Gallery, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring the work of three international artists. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca.
To Jan. 13, 2018
Hastings Park 1942, an exhibition at the Nikkei National Museum, 6688 Southoaks Cres. In 1942, over 8,000 Japanese Canadians were detained in barns at Hastings Park before being sent to internment sites in the B.C. Interior or to work camps across the country.The exhibit is a collaboration with performance artist Yoshié Bancroft, to produce an experiential, dramatic glimpse into that tragic episode of Canada’s history. Special events include Speaking With Spirits: a writing workshop series with Jeff Tanaka Nov. 25 and Nov. 26, 1 to 4 p.m. Gallery open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. By donation. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.
UPCOMING
Thursday, Nov. 16
Opening reception for Sylvia Tait: Journey, a solo exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery, 7 p.m., with live music by classical guitarist Hanh Nguyen. Tait will be in attendance. It’s open 7 to 9 p.m., and everyone is welcome. Free. Gallery is at 6344 Deer Lake Ave.
In Their Words: A Royal City Reading Series, 6 to 8 p.m. in Room 411A, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., hosted by Alan Girling, with Cynthia Sharp reading Timothy Findley, Deborah Kelly reading Rumi, and Pauline Probyn reading Patricia Highsmith, free. Info: www.rclas.com.
Thursday, Nov. 16 to Saturday, Nov. 18
SPIN, a theatrical and musical performance by Evalyn Pary, 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets $36 general, $15 youth, tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.
Friday, Nov. 17 to Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018
Sylvia Tait: Journey, a solo exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery featuring works on paper by the acclaimed West Coast artist. Gallery is at 7344 Deer Lake Ave., and admission is by donation. With special events including In the BAG Family Sundays on Nov. 19 and Dec. 17, 1 to 4 p.m. both days; Tea and Tour for 55-plus on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m. ($7.50, register at 604-297-4422) and curator’s tour on Sunday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Saturday, Nov. 18
Harp Angel, featuring Deborah Nyack, 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New West, part of the Music at Queens concert series, $20 regular, $15 seniors/students, children $10. Info: www.queensavenue.orgor www.facebook.com/musicatqueens.
Analog: After Dark/Pop-Up Vinyl Shop, featuring record labels and collectors, with music, beer and crate digging, 6:30 to 11 p.m. at River Market’s food hall, 810 Quayside Dr., New West. Info and RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/AnalogAfterDark.
Sunday, Nov. 19
I Left My Heart in Ma’Sum Gar, a solo show by Afghan war veteran turned standup comedian Morris Bartlett, 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West. Tickets $10 in advance through iheartmsg.eventbrite.ca, or $12 at the door starting at 7 p.m. Part of the Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays series; see www.facebook.com/WayOffWed.
Cabaret Night Gala, 5 to 10 p.m. at the Metro Hall, downtown Vancouver, a fundraiser for Royal City Musical Theatre, featuring performances from several star alumni, plus dinner and drinks and a chance to win prizes. Tickets $99 each, available through www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050. Proceeds to artist fees and honorariums. Info: www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com.
Monday, Nov. 20
New Westminster and District Band pops concert, 7:30 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby, with special guests the Burnaby Central Secondary School choirs. Tickets $15, available at the door. Info: www.nwdband.com.
Wednesday, Nov. 22
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, 7:30 p.m., pay what you can, featuring Catherine Owen’s Sister and Crisis Coaching by Maia, presented by Maia Gibb. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819 or see www.facebook.com/WayOffWedfor details.
Art workshops in connection with the Paints n’ Bloom Art Show and Sale, by artists Audrey Bakewell and Wendy Mould, with beginner watercolours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a Christmas card class from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at GardenWorks at Mandeville, 4746 Marine Dr. Each workshop is $35, including supplies. Pre-register by calling Wendy at 604-314-2232.
NaNoWriMo Come Write In, hosted by Cheryl Minns, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Burnaby Public Library’s Cameron branch, 9523 Cameron St., in the Juniper Room at Cameron Recreation Centre, with free tea, WiFi and a chance to work on your National Novel Writing Month entry. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Thursday, Nov. 23 to Saturday, Nov. 25
Paints n’ Bloom Art Show and Sale, by artists Audrey Bakewell and Wendy Mould, in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at GardenWorks at Mandeville, 4746 Marine Dr., Burnaby.
Thursday, Nov. 23 to Sunday, Dec. 17
Sleeping Beauty, a non-traditional pantomime by Alex Ross and Jeremy Heynen, and directed by Bev Pride and Elizabeth Drummond. Presented by Vagabond Players, at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, Nov. 25. For info and tickets, email [email protected] or [email protected], or call 604-521-0412.
Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25
Century House Golden Age Theatre presents Aged to Perfection, a comedy written and directed by Carla Krens, on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 1:30 p.m., at Century House, 620 Eighth St., New West. Tickets members $8, non-members $10, available at the front desk or at the door. Refreshments after the show.
Friday, Nov. 24 to Sunday, Nov. 26
46th annual Deer Lake Craft Festival, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, featuring more than 60 artisans offering hand-crafted creations, food stuffs and more, with entertainment all weekend long, a Santa’s Workshop activity area for kids, and virtual painting by VR4U. Open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Saturday, Nov. 25
75th anniversary book launch, marking 75 years since Japanese-Canadians were interned during the Second World War, featuring Departures, by John Endo Greenaway, Linda Kawamoto Reid and Fumiko Greenaway; Witness to Loss, edited by Jordan Stanger-Ross and Pamela Sugiman; and The Tree Trunk Can be My Pillow, by Tadashi Jack Kagetsu, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, Ellipse Lobby, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.
Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry, 2017 awards ceremony, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Room 417, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: www.rclas.com.
Van Dop Gallery presents Spirit of the Season, with an open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring small masterpieces, unique gifts and art ornaments, 421 Richmond St., New Westminster. Info: www.vandopgallery.com.
Saturday, Nov. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 26
Your Story, Your Voice, a storytelling workshop with Deborah Williams, award-winning performer, co-creator of the international hit Mom’s the Word and co-founder of Vancouver’s storytelling series The Flame, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., $150. See www.facebook.com/groups/flamevancouver/about/for info, or email [email protected]to arrange e-transfer.
Sunday, Nov. 26
The Flame, a storytelling series featuring performing artists, musicians and more, featuring stories by Janice Bannister, Lisa Bunting, Laura Drummond, Colleen Winton, JJ Lee and Syd Bosel, with poet Aidan Chafe, Devon More and musical guest Jay Brazeau, 7 p.m. in the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. No admission charge, but donations welcome to help sponsor an emerging artist to attend a workshop by Flame founder Deborah Williams. Concession will be available.
Monday, Nov. 27
VOICES, the Burnaby school district’s annual district choral event, featuring choirs from Burnaby secondary schools, 7 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave. Info: www.michaeljfoxtheatre.ca.
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story, 7:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, part of the Last Mondays at the Movies series, tickets $9, or $8 for students and seniors, available in advance through www.ticketsnw.caor at the door (cash only). Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Tuesday, Nov. 28
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Wednesday, Nov. 29
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, 7:30 p.m., pay what you can, featuring Blue River Blues, by Jim Sands. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819 or see www.facebook.com/WayOffWedfor details.
NaNoWriMo Come Write In, hosted by Cheryl Minns, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Burnaby Public Library’s Cameron branch, 9523 Cameron St., in the Juniper Room at Cameron Recreation Centre, with free tea, WiFi and a chance to work on your National Novel Writing Month entry. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Friday, Dec. 1
Royal City Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker at Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby, 7 p.m. Buy tickets through www.ticketsnw.caor call 604-521-5050. Info: www.royalcityyouthballet.org.
Sunday, Dec. 3
Carols and Bells, 7 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New West, part of the Music at Queens concert series, $20 regular, $15 seniors/students, children $10. Info: www.queensavenue.orgor www.facebook.com/musicatqueens.
The Magic of Christmas, presented by Winter Harp and the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir, 2:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: 604-521-5050 or www.ticketsnw.ca.
Sunday, Dec. 10
Remembering Woodstock, with Completely Creedence, a tribute to the music of CCR, and Supernatural – a Santana Experience, 7:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.
Saturday, Dec. 16
A Christmas Gift, 2 p.m., performed by the Amabilis Singers at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. Tickets $20, or free for children under 12. Available from choir members, at the door, or by calling 604-503-2074. Info: www.amabilissingers.org.
Nativité, a Christmas concert by the award-winning vocal ensemble musica intima, 2 p.m. at Brentwood Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby. Info and tickets: www.musicaintima.org.
Holiday Hooray!, a Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Tiny Tots concert featuring Let Your Music Shine! With Lisa and Linda, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St., New Westminster. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.
Sunday, Dec. 17
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents A Traditional Christmas, with two concerts at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Christopher Gaze, with special guests EnChor and the UBC Opera Ensemble, www.vancouversymphony.ca.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra presents Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, 2 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New West, featuring violinist Philippe Quint and flutist Christie Reside. Info and tickets: www.vancouversymphony.ca.
Tuesday, Dec. 19
Nativité, a Christmas concert by the award-winning vocal ensemble musica intima, 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 402 East Columbia St., New West. Info and tickets: www.musicaintima.org.
Saturday, Dec. 23
Royal City Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker, featuring a cast of 100-plus young dancers from around the Lower Mainland, 2 and 7 p.m. at Massey Theatre. Info: www.royalcityyouthballet.org. Tickets: 604-521-5050 or www.ticketsnw.ca.
Tuesday, Jan. 30
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Thursday, Feb. 1 to Sunday, Feb. 25
Drinking Habits by Tom Smith. Wine and secrets are spilled in this laugh-out-loud comedy presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, Feb. 3. For info and tickets, email [email protected] or [email protected], or call 604-521-0412.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Tuesday, March 20
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Thursday, April 5 to Sunday, April 22
4000 Miles by Amy Herzog. A humorous and uplifting story of growing up and growing old presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Warning: contains mature language. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, April 7. For info and tickets, email [email protected] or [email protected], or call 604-521-0412.
Tuesday, April 24
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Tuesday, May 29
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Thursday, May 31 to Sunday, June 24
You Can't Take It With You, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Freedom, love and fireworks collide in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Warning: contains mature language. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, June 2. For info and tickets, email [email protected] or [email protected], or call 604-521-0412.
ONGOING
Artists sought to create a holiday greeting card for New Westminster MLA Judy Darcy, $250 honorarium available. Deadline Nov. 13. Details: [email protected].
Poetry New Westminster, presented by Royal City Literary Arts Society on Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m. (except holiday weekends) at the Heritage Grill back room, 447 Columbia St. Each Sunday features two poets and an open mic. Search for Poetry New Westminster on Facebook for the latest schedule.
LitFest New West short fiction contest 2018 now open for submissions. Stories must be 1,200 to 1,500 words and on a New Westminster theme. Cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $300 for adult categories, and $250, $100 and $50 for youth (12-13, 14-15 and 16-18) categories. Entry fees: free for Arts Council of New Westminster members, $25 for others. Info and full submission details: www.litfestnewwest.com.
Burnaby artists wanted, to display their work on the walls of the T-Bird Café on Thunderbird Cres. Info: [email protected].
Burnaby Art Gallery seeks nominations for its advisory committee, seeking people with experience with cultural and civic issues. See www.burnabyartgallery.cafor full description and details of application. You may nominate yourself or be nominated by an organization. Info: 604-297-4422.
Burnaby Scottish Country Dancing Club invites new members for the season, which runs Monday nights. Lessons run from 7 to 7:30 p.m., with dancing from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Beginners welcome, no partner needed. Potential members may attend two classes for free. Held at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6450 Thomas St. Call Vicki at 604-298-9695 or see www.tinyurl.com/BurnabyScottishDancing.
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays every Wednesday at the Heritage Grill’s back room. Fresh theatre from the fringes featuring storytellers, poets, comics, minstrels and puppeteers. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. For more info, go to www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Bonsor Singin’ Seniors, a seniors’ choir based at Bonsor Recreation Centre, need a pianist to accompany their 2017/18 season. The 35-voice choir sings in four-part harmony, rehearsing Friday afternoons, and performs several concerts at seniors’ centres in December and in May/June. Email Christine Leston, choir president, at [email protected]or call her at 604-516-0277 if you can help.
Paint and Sip Nights at 100 Braid Street Studios, offering a night of beverages, refreshments and a chance to receive step-by-step instruction from a professional artist to create your own painting. Each night costs $35, or $60 for two adults registering together, and runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. A variety of upcoming themes are offered. See www.100braidststudios.com.
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].
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