UNTIL SATURDAY, MARCH 30
Ghost River Theatre presents One, an adaptation of the Orpheus myth, at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., March 27 to 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets $37 for adults, $27 for seniors and students. For more information, visit www.ghostriverthe atre.com or call 604-205-3000.
Seasoned Fibres art show, by Burnaby artist Donna Polos, an exhibition of watercolour painted paper, cotton and canvas, at the Arts Council of New West gallery in Queen's Park. Gallery open Tuesday to Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Ceramic sensibilities: one to many, an exhibition featuring three prominent ceramic artists; Darcy Greiner, Debra Sloan and Jinny Whitehead in an exploration of how a single theme, form or method (one) relates to art production (many). Show runs until March 30 at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Hours are Tuesday to Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m.
TUESDAY, APRIL 2
Jazz for a Knight, presented by St. Thomas More Collegiate high school - a jazz benefit concert in honour of STM student Josemaria Palma Manrique at 7: 30 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 Macpherson Ave. Proceeds go to the Josemaria Palma Manrique Memorial Scholarship fund to support Grade 12 students going into post-secondary studies in music, technology or engineering. Tickets are $25, available at the school's front office, at 7450 12th Ave.
UNTIL SUNDAY, APRIL 7
The Artist Poster Show, at the Burnaby Art Gallery, featuring a 12-poster series by Sonny Assu called There Is Hope, If We Rise, in the main gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info, call 604-297-4422.
FRIDAY, APRIL 12
Tyler Yarema, presented by the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., as the final act in the 2012/13 Lounge Series. Yarema is a an award-winning singer, pianist and composer who has performed on more than 50 albums ranging from blues and jazz to reggae and pop. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets $37 adults, $27 seniors and students. For more information, visit www.tyleryarema. com or call 604-205-3000. For tickets, visit tickets.shadbolt centre.com.
UNTIL SUNDAY, APRIL 14
51 Shades of Spring, an art exhibition hosted the Burnaby Artists' Guild at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6540 Deer Lake Ave., April 12 to 14, featuring art by guest artist Luise Schulz and others. Free admission, free parking. For more information, go to www.Burnabyartistsguild. com.
UNTIL SUNDAY, APRIL 21
Art at the library, two exhibitions at the Burnaby Public Library. The Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., is hosting an exhibition called Ashley Culver and John Stocking: Upon Close Observation, and at the McGill branch, 4595 Albert St., the library is hosting an exhibition called Jack Akroyd: Works from the Burnaby Art Gallery Permanent Collection. For more information, go to www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
UNTIL WEDNESDAY, MAY 1
Dare to dance?, the Love Our Bodies, Love Ourselves campaign for awareness about eating disorders is recruiting people for a dance flash mob. The deadline for submissions is May 1. For more information, or to register, email [email protected], or visit facebook.com/loveourbodies loveourselves.
MONDAY, MAY 27
Concerts In The Park, kicks off with Iceland's ambient/ post-rock band Sigur Ros, an 11-piece band performing with special guests at 7: 30 p.m., doors at 5: 30 p.m. Tickets $55 incl. tax, available at all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone, 1-855985-5000, or online at www. livenation.com.
Send details on arts events and gallery shows in Burnaby to the Burnaby NOW via email at [email protected]. Allow at least three weeks' advance notice. For more event listings, go to www.burnabynow.com.
