To Wednesday, May 30
Escape From the City, watercolours on paper, canvas and cotton by Donna Polos, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Gallery open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m., by appointment and during shows at Massey Theatre. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
To Saturday, June 2
Vue Point, an exhibition featuring the works of acclaimed artist Susan Point, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322.
To Sunday, June 3
Burnaby Art Gallery presents two exhibitions, the Burnaby school district’s Arts Alive 2018 and David Ostrem: Why Won’t You Be Art?, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. With special events including In the BAG family drop-in Sunday, May 20 from 1 to 4 p.m., and a Collage Party on Friday, June 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 604-297-4422 for information or see www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Thursday, June 14
Abstraction, an art show and sale by New West Artists, in the Network Hub, second floor of River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Drop in any time on weekdays, noon to 5 p.m., to check out the art.
UPCOMING
Wednesday, May 30
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, featuring Nico Dicecco in Sex? But I’m Canadian, a HappySad Theatre “sex-positive” parody of The Vinyl Café, 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30. Pay what you can. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819 or just show up. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed
Thursday, May 31
Waxwing, the Vancouver chamber trio featuring Peggy Lee on cello, Tony Wilson on guitar and Jon Bentley on saxophones, performs at 7:30 p.m. at Old Crow Coffee, 655 Front St.,part of the Up Close Recital Society series. Tickets $20 in advance (waxwing.brownpapertickets.com) or $25 at the door. Info: search Up Close Recital Society on Facebook.
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. 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.
Friday, June 1
A.H.A. studio open house, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Artists Helping Artists studio at 7724 Royal Oak Ave. Get to know the group, which is an art studio collective for artists of all levels and abilities that promotes tolerance and inclusion (a large percentage of the membership is made up of artists with complex needs). Stop in any time or see www.aha-artists.ca for more information.
Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2
Golden Age Theatre marks the 60th anniversary of Century House with a dinner club, cabaret-style production highlighting outstanding moments in news, politics, sports, music and fashion over the past 60 years. Show is on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m. Tickets $8 members, $10 for non-members, and refreshments will be served following the performance. Tickets available at the front desk at Century House, 620 Eighth St., 604-519-1066, or at the door on show days.
Friday, June 1 to Friday, June 29
(In)habit, an exhibition of work by Susan Jessop, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., with opening reception June 1, 5 to 7 p.m. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
Friday, June 1 to Saturday, June 30
Lucyna Eschner shows her artwork at Burnaby Neighbourhood House’s North House, 4908 Hastings St., with a meet-the-artist event and open house on Friday, June 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. Proceeds from art sold will be donated to Adventist Development and Relief Agency.
Saturday, June 2
New West Craft, artisan market at the River Market esplanade, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Sunday, June 3
Adams Voice Studio spring recital, 7 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Sapperton, featuring performances by 12 students and teacher Melanie Adams, with repertoire including early Italian song, opera, modern musical theatre and cabaret. By donation, part proceeds to the church.
Wednesday, June 6
New Westminster Secondary School dance department show, featuring Monsters Inc. – Scream and Shout (by the senior students) and 83.5 The Dub – NWSS Radio (by the junior students). All welcome. Tickets $6, see www.ticketsnw.ca.
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, featuring Hearts and Stones, a retelling of three Grimm’s fairy tales, on a pay-what-you-want basis. Show at 7 p.m., doors at 6:30 p.m. Drop in or reserve at table at 605-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Wednesday, June 6 to Thursday, June 28
New Westminster Secondary School Grad Show exhibition, Our Journey to Here, at The Gallery at Queen’s Park, with opening reception June 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. and graduation reception June 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Friday, June 8
Lori Pappajohn and friends perform at St. Aidan’s Church, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 1320 Seventh Ave., New Westminster. Tickets $15 at the door, or call 604-524-9056 to reserve. Refreshments to follow.
Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9
Summer Japanese book sale, food fair and workshop expo at Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., with a variety of activities including screening of Mary and the Witch’s Flower (Friday at noon and 4 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.), Father’s Day pop-up card making, a beginner photography workshop and much more. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org or call 604-777-7000.
Saturday, June 9
Tiny Tots & Technology, a series of programs offered by the New Media Gallery including art, storytelling and play that lead tots and their parents through simple circuit making, coding and computational thinking. Runs four Saturdays in June in the Learning Lab (Room 311) at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Register for morning or afternoon session. Sign up at www.tinyurl.com/TinyTotTechMorning or www.tinyurl.com/TinyTotTechAfternoon.
Summer – Let’s Drink to That!, the Burnaby Potters Guild’s show and sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Capitol Hill Community Hall, Howard Avenue at Hastings Street, with free admission and parking. Info: burnabypottersguild.yolasite.com.
Saturday, June 9 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., with opening reception June 9 at noon. Artist talks featuring Carolina on June 16 at 2 p.m. and Martha on June 23 at 2 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Wednesday, June 13
UniverCity busker series returns to the Town Square next to the Cornerstone Building, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring The Land of Deborah, 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).
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, featuring Hearts and Stones, a retelling of three Grimm’s fairy tales, on a pay-what-you-want basis. Show at 7 p.m., doors at 6:30 p.m. Drop in or reserve at table at 605-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Thursday, June 14
Opening reception for Jeff Ladouceur: Pearl Path, 7 to 9 p.m. at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., with music by synth quartet Hot Towers. Artist will be in attendance. Free, all welcome. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca or 604-297-4422.
Friday, June 15 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 In the BAG Family Sunday on June 17, 1 to 4 p.m.; 55+ tea and tour on Tuesday, June 19, 2 to 3:30 p.m. ($7.50, register ahead); artist talk Sunday, June 24, 2 p.m.; Drawing Jam, with Ladouceur, Saturday, July 7, 1 to 4 p.m. for all ages. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca or 604-297-4422.
Saturday, June 16
Addictive Comedy, a night of comedy raising money for Recovery B.C., aimed at smashing the stigma that life is boring without drink or drugs. Includes reception with hors d’oeuvres, prizes and information tables. At Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets available at the door, through www.ticketsnw.caor call 604-521-5050.
New West Craft, artisan market at the River Market esplanade, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Wednesday, June 20
UniverCity busker series returns to the Town Square next to the Cornerstone Building, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring guitarist-singer Caden Knudson, 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).
Praxis: Free Alternative Yoga and Figure Drawing, 7 p.m. at Centennial Lodge. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org or 604-525-3244.
Thursday, June 21
Film screening at Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway, 7 p.m., with showing of Maker of Monsters: The Extraordinary Life of Beau Dick. Free, and drop-ins welcome, but priority given to registered patrons. Register at www.bpl.bc.ca/events or call 604-522-3971.
Saturday, June 23
Anne of Green Gables, a heritage program for eight- to 12-year-olds at Irving House, giving participants a chance to see what Anne and the Irving children had in common. Try raspberry cordial, have Edwardian tea, and make a scrapbook and rag rug to take home. Cost $20. Info: www.newwestcity.ca/calendar-of-events.
Wednesday, June 27
UniverCity busker series returns to the Town Square next to the Cornerstone Building, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring singer-songwriter Francis Henson, 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).
Thursday, July 5
Music by the River, 6 to 8 p.m. at Westminster Pier Park, an all-ages event featuring musical performances, local craft beer and wine and food from the Eats at the Pier concession. Info: search for Music by the River on Facebook.
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.
Thursday, July 12
Music by the River, 6 to 8 p.m. at Westminster Pier Park, an all-ages event featuring musical performances, local craft beer and wine and food from the Eats at the Pier concession. Info: search for Music by the River on Facebook.
Thursday, July 19
Music by the River, 6 to 8 p.m. at Westminster Pier Park, an all-ages event featuring musical performances, local craft beer and wine and food from the Eats at the Pier concession. Info: search for Music by the River on Facebook.
Saturday, July 21
Uptown Live, noon to 9 p.m. on four stages in New Westminster’s uptown area (around Sixth Avenue and Sixth Street), headlined by Hey Ocean and featuring other emerging B.C.-based indie acts including the Tourist Company, Sam the Astronaut, Air Stranger, Ché Aimee Dorval, Disco Funeral and more, plus food trucks, beer garden, artisan vendors and a variety of activities. Info: www.uptownlive.ca.
Thursday, July 26
Music by the River, 6 to 8 p.m. at Westminster Pier Park, an all-ages event featuring musical performances, local craft beer and wine and food from the Eats at the Pier concession. Info: search for Music by the River on Facebook.
Thursday, Aug. 2
Music by the River, 6 to 8 p.m. at Westminster Pier Park, an all-ages event featuring musical performances, local craft beer and wine and food from the Eats at the Pier concession. Info: search for Music by the River on Facebook.
Thursday, Aug. 9
Music by the River, 6 to 8 p.m. at Westminster Pier Park, an all-ages event featuring musical performances, local craft beer and wine and food from the Eats at the Pier concession. Info: search for Music by the River on Facebook.
ONGOING
Tickets available for Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival, coming Saturday, Aug. 11 to Deer Lake Park, featuring headliner Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats. Single tickets $40 earlybird, $50 regular. Day of show single tickets $50. Children under 12 free with ticketed adult. Info: www.burnabybluesfestival.com.
Buskers wanted to take part in the Arts Council of New Westminster’s spring and summer music programs, with opportunities available for a variety of performance series and special events. Solos, duos and bands welcome. Info and application: www.artscouncilnewwest.org/music/
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.
Burnaby artists wanted, to display their work on the walls of the T-Bird Café on Thunderbird Cres. Info: [email protected].
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.
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.
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].
