To Saturday, June 30
Urban Shift, an exhibition of photography and painting by Carolina de la Cajiga and Martha Jablonski-Jones, presented by the Burnaby Arts Council at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Lucyna Eschner shows her artwork at Burnaby Neighbourhood House’s North House, 4908 Hastings St. Proceeds from art sold will be donated to Adventist Development and Relief Agency.
To Thursday, Aug. 2
Visual Verse, featuring art by New West Artists members paired with poetry by Royal City Literary Arts Society members, at the Network Hub, upstairs at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., open for weekday viewing from noon to 5 p.m.
To Sunday, Aug. 19
Jeff Ladouceur: Pearl Path, an exhibition of contemporary comic drawings by the New York-based Canadian artist, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Gallery open Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m., by donation. With special events including Drawing Jam, with Ladouceur, Saturday, July 7, 1 to 4 p.m. for all ages. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca or 604-297-4422.
UPCOMING
Month of July
Huan Liu has an art exhibition at Burnaby Neighbourhood House North House, 4908 Hastings St., with open house and meet-the-artist event on Friday, July 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. Info: 604-294-5444 or email [email protected].
Sunday, July 1
Canada Day, with free entertainment and family activities at Edmonds Plaza and Park, featuring Stephen Scaccia, Rainshadow and Blackthorn, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Info: www.burnaby.ca/canadaday.
Canada Day concert at Swangard Stadium, free and family-friendly, with fireworks to end the night, featuring Said the Whale, DJ Khanvict and The Boom Booms. Doors open 5 p.m., concert at 6:30 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Info: www.burnaby.ca/canadaday.
Tuesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 8
Royal City Musical Theatre summer academy for youth, for performers aged 12 to 18, with lessons in voice, acting and dance, plus audition techniques. Runs 1 to 6 p.m. daily, with showcase at Massey Theatre on final day. Price: $325 plus tax. Info: www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com.
Tuesday July 3 to Friday, Aug. 31
Burnaby Artists Guild art display at the office of MLA Janet Routledge, 1833 Willingdon Ave., open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.). Drop in to check out the work or call 604-775-0778 for info.
Wednesday, July 4
Poetry in the Park opening night, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Queen’s Park bandshell, with feature poets and open mike. Runs Wednesdays through Aug. 29. Info: www.poetryinthepark.com.
UniverCity busker series returns to the Town Square next to the Cornerstone Building, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring Kaya Kurz, plus a chance to play ping pong, giant chess or Jenga and enjoy food from the food cart. Info: www.univercity.ca (see the Calendar of Events).
Julia’s Studio: DIY Figurines, Part 1: a workshop offered by Burnaby Public Library’s Metrotown branch for teens entering grades 8 through 12. Part 1 gives participants the skills to sculpt figurines out of clay, and part 2 (on July 11) will involve painting the figures. No previous skill or experience is necessary. Registration required for each workshop. See www.bpl.bc.ca/events for details.
Saturday, July 7
Deer Lake Summer Arts Festival and Park’s Edge Paint Off, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with artisan market, music, summer theatre performance, kids’ workshop, food and the much-anticipated paint-off from 1 to 4 p.m. Free. At Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or call 604-298-7322.
