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To Oct. 8 Diane Moran exhibit: Creative Connections: A Hand On Approach to Community Art, at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Open during gallery hours. Oct.

To Oct. 8

Diane Moran exhibit: Creative Connections: A Hand On Approach to Community Art, at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Open during gallery hours.

Oct. 3 to 15

From Land to Sea exhibit at the Van Dop Gallery and featuring the works of Maggie White, Carole Arnston and Pieter Molenaar.

Oct. 6 to 29

Spirit Level, presented by the Vagabond Players. This comedy by Pam Valentine is directed by Dale Kelly and is a charming and whimsical comedy that answers deep questions such as Do angels really have wings and Are the pearly gates pearly? Shows are at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen's Park in New Westminster. Shows are Tuesday to Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15, $13 for seniors and $5 for students. Reservations at 604-521-0412 or email [email protected].

Oct. 11 to Dec. 3

Inuit Prints: Japanese Inspiration, exhibit organized by the Canadian Museum of Civilization, with the assistance of the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative in Cape Dorset, at the National Nikkei Centre at 6688 Southoaks Cresc. Open during museum hours.

To Nov. 6

Byron Hansen: Nature's Canvas, photographs on display at both the Bob Prittie Metrotown library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., and the McGill library, 4595 Albert St., during library hours.

To Nov. 13

Chance Operations: Collective Works on Paper by Rhonda Neufeld and Rodney Konopaki. Exhibit at the Burnaby Art Gallery at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

Wednesday, September 28

Scandinavian Dancers of Vancouver folk dance evening, 7:30 p.m. at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St. Enjoy friendly, relaxed dancing. Drop-in fee is $5. Info: Judith at 604-526-4722.

Saturday, September 30

Luv Shak, at the Grand Villa Casino, 4331 Dominion St., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Luv Shak is known for their versatility and ability to captivate an audience with their classic hits, rock, dance, pop and R&B. Info: www.grandvillacasino.com or 604-436-2211.

B.C. Cultural Days, a three-day celebration that invites Canadians to celebrate and explore arts and culture. For more info on events locally, contact Trudy Van Dop at 604-521-6288 or email [email protected].

Saturday, October 1

Luv Shak, at the Grand Villa Casino, 4331 Dominion St., 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Luv Shak is known for their versatility and ability to captivate an audience with their classic hits, rock, dance, pop and R&B. Info: www.grandvillacasino.com or 604-436-2211.

Hands-on workshop, noon to 4 p.m. in conjunction with Diane Moran exhibit: Creative Connections: A Hand On Approach to Community Art, at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave.

B.C. Cultural Days, a three-day celebration that invites Canadians to celebrate and explore arts and culture. For more info on events locally, contact Trudy Van Dop at 604-521-6288 or email [email protected].

From Land to Sea exhibit at the River Market. Presented by the Van Dop Gallery and featuring the works of Maggie White, Carole Arnston and Pieter Molenaar, the show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you can't see it then, the exhibition continues at the Van Dop Gallery from Oct. 3 to 15.

Sunday, October 2

50 years of music written and composed by George Ryan at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, 7 p.m. This musical extravaganza showcases works such as Beautiful B.C., We Believe in Music and Dare to Dream. Tickets are $20 and available by emailing [email protected] or calling the Holy Trinity office at 604-521-2511. The cathedral is located at 514 Carnarvon. St.

B.C. Cultural Days, a three-day celebration that invites Canadians to celebrate and explore arts and culture. For more info on events locally, contact Trudy Van Dop at 604-521-6288 or email [email protected].

Wednesday, October 12

MachineNoisy's Tempus Fugitive premiere at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Performances begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32 for adults or $27 for students or seniors. Shows opening on a Wednesday are only $15 that night. Tickets available at the Shadbolt box office at 604-205-3000 or online at www.shadbolt.com.

Thursday, October 13

MachineNoisy's Tempus Fugitive at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Performances begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32 for adults or $27 for students or seniors. Tickets available at the Shadbolt box office at 604-205-3000 or online at www.shadbolt.com.

Friday, October 14

Lunch BAG Days at the Burnaby Art Gallery at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Noon to 1 p.m. $9 per person Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

MachineNoisy's Tempus Fugitive at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Performances begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32 for adults or $27 for students or seniors. Tickets available at the Shadbolt box office at 604-205-3000 or online at www.shadbolt.com.

Swinging in the Rain Fundraising Dance, 7 p.m. at the SFU Diamond Alumni Centre, 8888 University Dr. This third annual event, presented by the TB Vets Charitable Foundation, features fabulous entertainment, delectable appetizers, silent auction and more. Tickets are $50. Info: 604-874-5626 or email [email protected].

Saturday, October 15

MachineNoisy's Tempus Fugitive at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Performances begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32 for adults or $27 for students or seniors. Tickets available at the Shadbolt box office at 604-205-3000 or online at www.shadbolt.com.

Inuit Prints: Japanese Inspiration, opening party and exhibit, 3 to 5 p.m. Admission by donation. This exhibit is organized by the Canadian Museum of Civilization, with the assistance of the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative in Cape Dorset, at the National Nikkei Centre at 6688 Southoaks Cresc.

Artist Talk: Taiga Chiba: Visit to Nunavut, 2 p.m. at the National Nikkei Centre at 6688 Southoaks Cresc. Admission by donation.

Friday, October 21

In the BAG Pro-D day program. Multi-media art making and material play. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. $10 fee, registration code 250642. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

In the BAG Pro-D day program. Multi-media art making and material play. 11 a.m. to noon at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. $10 fee, registration code 250644. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

In the BAG Pro-D day program. Multi-media art making and material play. 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. $16.06 fee, registration code 250628. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

In the BAG Pro-D day program. Multi-media art making and material play. 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. $16.06 fee, registration code 250633. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

Saturday, October 22

Intro to Printmaking, with instructor Pat Beaton at the Burnaby Art Gallery, at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $48.52, registration code 249986. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

Travelling Prints: Ukiyo-e, Sosaku Hanga and the Inuit Print Practice, by co-curator Asato Ikeda, 2 p.m. This event is in conjunction with Inuit Prints: Japanese Inspiration, exhibit organized by the Canadian Museum of Civilization, with the assistance of the West Baffin Eskimo Co-operative in Cape Dorset, at the National Nikkei Centre at 6688 Southoaks Cresc.

Sunday, October 23

In the BAG, at the Burnaby Art Gallery at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. 1 to 4 p.m. Free, hand-on studio activity every 30 minutes. No registration required. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

Thursday, November 9

Japanese Inspiration: Hiratsuka Un'ichi and the Creative Prints Movement, by Maiko Behr, 7 p.m. at the National Nikkei Centre at 6688 Southoaks Cresc. Admission by donation.