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Black History Month celebration

The National Congress of Black Women Foundation is celebrating the achievements of women artists in B.C. In honour of Black History Month, the foundation is holding a special event at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts tomorrow (Saturday, Jan.

The National Congress of Black Women Foundation is celebrating the achievements of women artists in B.C.

In honour of Black History Month, the foundation is holding a special event at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 28) at 6 p.m.

The event, titled Women of Our Times, Here and Now, honours Barbara Howard, Eleanor Collins, Eve Smith, Marcella King, Thelma Gibson and Jeni LeGon.

There's a show at 6 p.m., followed by a reception and silent auction with live entertainment.

It's all happening at the Shadbolt's James Cowan Theatre, at 6540 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets are $25 regular, $20 for students with ID or seniors (65 and over), or $15 for children 14 and under.

Tickets are available through the box office at 604-205-3000.

For more information, call 604-605-0124.

FOR THE LAUGHS

"If this show isn't the most amazing thing you've ever seen, then you watched it incorrectly."

You've gotta love any show that self-bills with such confidence!

Roman Danylo is hosting The Ultimate Comedy Show at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts on Friday, Feb. 3.

It's a variety comedy show that will include sketch, standup and improv, featuring top comedy acts.

It's happening at 8 p.m. in the Shadbolt's Studio Theatre. Check out www. shadboltcentre.com.

Send entertainment and arts items to Julie, jmaclellan @burnabynow.com.