Ongoing to Saturday, October 26
Let's Murder Marsha, a comedy-thriller opening the Vagabond Players' new season, Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen's Park, New Westminster. Tickets $15, or $13 students/seniors. Reservations: 604-521-0412. Info: www.vagabondplayers.ca.
Saturday, October 19
Burnaby Art Gallery speaker series, 3 p.m., with contemporary Dutch artist Saskia Jetten looking at the landscape of current Dutch printmaking, www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Lionel Thomas and Emily Carr: The Way "Beyond" Art, a talk by art historian and curator David Bellman, 2 to 4 p.m. at McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Free, but register at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mgill, call 604-299-8955 or drop in to the library.
Sunday, October 20
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, in the back room, featuring readings by Franci Louann, Darrel Shee and Janene White, plus an open mike session. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Wednesday, October 23
Short Story Open Mic Night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Heritage Grill Backstage Room, 447 Columbia St. Join hostess Margo Prentice for the event, which features short stories only.
World Poetry New Westminster marks its fourth anniversary with a special night out and launch of the Poetathon for World Peace, 6:30 p.m. at the New Westminster Public Library. Info: www.worldpoetry.ca.
New West Doc Fest, at Landmark Cinemas New Westminster, www.newwestdocfest.ca. Tonight: The Legend of Sarila, 7 p.m.; Blackfish, 9 p.m.
Thursday, October 24
New West Doc Fest, at Landmark Cinemas New Westminster, www.newwestdocfest.ca. Tonight: GMO OMG, 7 p.m.; 20 Feet from Stardom 9 p.m.
MantraFest 2013 bring together two visionary musical ensembles, Deva Premal and Miten with GuruGanesha Band at Massey theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets: $30 to $125 and are available at www.masseytheatre.com or by calling 604-521-5050.
Friday, October 25
Burnaby Artists' Guild exhibition and sale, Wall Candy, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, official opening 7:30 p.m., exhibition open 7 to 10 p.m. Info: 604-291-6864 or see www.burnabyartistsguild.com.
New West Doc Fest, at Landmark Cinemas New Westminster, www.newwestdocfest.ca. Tonight: Bidder 70, 7:30 p.m.
Teleserye Bida Tour, a variety show with an eclectic mix of dancing, singing and comedy 7:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. For more information, contact Nellie Vandt at 604-771-5370. Tickets range in price from $70 to $100 and are available at www.masseytheatre.com or by calling 604-521-5050.
Saturday, October 26
Book launch and art display of works by author and sculpture Gloria Barkley at the Arts Council of New Westminster art gallery (annexed to the Centennial Lodge) in Queen's Park from 1 to 3 p.m.
Where are the poems?, a poetry workshop led by Jonina Kirton and Franci Louann, 10 till noon in the common room at 700 Park Cres., New Westminster. Cost: $10 to $15 (sliding scale), including refreshments. Focusing on found poems, list poems and erasure poems. To register, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Burnaby Artists' Guild exhibition and sale, Wall Candy, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with featured artist Violet Cullen and work in a variety of styles and media by guild members. Free admission. Info: 604-291-6864 or see www.burnabyartistsguild.com.
Sunday, October 27
Burnaby Artists' Guild exhibition and sale, Wall Candy, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with featured artist Violet Cullen and work in a variety of styles and media by guild members. Free admission. Info: 604-291-6864 or see www.burnabyartistsguild.com.
Monday, October 28
Last Mondays at the Movies, with screening of Love Is All You Need, 7:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, $9. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Friday, November 1
Artisan Crafts for Africa, 4 to 8 p.m. at the CAW Hall, 326 12th St., New Westminster, proceeds to Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
Momentum Youth Arts Movement present Win the Moment - four bands compete to be the opening act for Hey Ocean!. The rock group Tenant is headlining. Show starts is at 7 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets are $5 and are available at www.masseytheatre.com or by calling 604-521-5050.
Saturday, November 2
Hey Ocean! With guests Derrival and Win the Moment winner at 7:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. For more information, contact Nellie Vandt at 604-771-5370. Tickets range in price from $70 to $100 and are available at www.masseytheatre.com or by calling 604-521-5050.
Artisan Crafts for Africa, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the CAW Hall, 326 12th St., New Westminster, proceeds to Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
Mary Me, a punk blues band, plays the Columbia Theatre at 310-315 Agnes St. They will be joined by the band, Garrett, and Fox Seeds 2010 winners, Stars Boulevard. For more information, visit www.marymemusic.ca for more information or email [email protected].
Sunday, November 3
Friends of Footlight: An Evening of Broadway Music, a benefit concert at 7 p.m. at the Michael J. Fox Theatre. The evening will be filled with Broadway music from Footlight Theatre Company "alumni." All proceeds will support Footlight Theatre Company in its ongoing work to produce high-caliber musical theatre. The Gold Circle tickets (best seats in the house) cost $75; regular tickets costs $19/$29/$35. For tickets visit www.ticketstonight.ca.
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, in the back room, featuring readings by Dennis Bolen, Murray Reiss and Kevin Spenst, plus an open mike session. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Tuesday, November 5
In the House Festival, second concert in Burnaby series, Synesthesia, featuring dancer Paula Skimin and others, $18, or $15 for children. For all the details, check out www.inthehousefestival.com/performance-series, or call 604-874-9325.
Friday, November 8
International Guitar Night, at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster, featuring Brian Gore, Pino Forastiere, Mike Dawes and Quique Sinesi, www.masseytheatre.com.
Sunday, November 10
In the BAG, family program at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., in connection with the Storms and Bright Skies: Three Centuries of Dutch Landscapes and Inner Realms: Dutch Portraits exhibitions at the gallery. Drop-in, no registration required, activities on the half-hour from 1 to 4 p.m. For info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Wednesday, November 13
Short story open mike, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, hosted by Royal City Literary Arts Society, giving emerging and established writers a place to share their short fiction. Info: www.rclas.com.
Sunday, November 17
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, in the back room, featuring readings by Liz Bachinsky, Mickey Bickerstaff and Elliot Slinn, plus an open mike session. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Sunday, November 24
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, in the back room, featuring readings by Warren Dean Fulton, Sean McGarragle and Sonya Littlejohn, plus an open mike session. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Monday, November 25
Last Mondays at the Movies, with screening of Unfinished Song, 7:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, $9. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Sunday, December 1
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, in the back room, featuring readings by Kyle McKillop, Lilija Valis and Eva Waldauf, plus an open mike session. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Thursday, December 5
In the House Festival, third concert in Burnaby series, on a Notes of Justice theme with reggae, hip hop and folk music, featuring performers Kate Reid, Fredlocks Asher & the Ultra Flex Crew, and Chief Rock, $18, or $15 for children. For all the details, check out www.inthehousefestival.com/performance-series, or call 604-874-9325.
Sunday, December 8
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, in the back room, featuring readings by Kyle Hawke, Candice James and Sho Wiley, plus an open mike session. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Wednesday, December 11
Short story open mike, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, hosted by Royal City Literary Arts Society, giving emerging and established writers a place to share their short fiction. Info: www.rclas.com.
Sunday, December 15
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, in the back room, featuring readings by Gavin Hainsworth, Alan Hill and Gail Van Kalsbeek, plus an open mike session. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
ONGOING
Burnaby Scottish Country Dance Club, meets Mondays 7 to 10 p.m. at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St., Burnaby. New members welcome. No partners needed, no experience required. For info, drop in or call Gerry at 604-451-1161 or Rosemary, 604-298-6552. Info: www.rscdsvancouver.org/burnaby.html.
Line dance, at Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave., Mondays at 10 a.m., moderate exercise for body and brain. Beginners welcome. Call Georgie Cole, 604-522-5647, for information.
Modern square dancing, give it a try on Monday evenings at the Charles Rummel Hall, 3680 Lozells Ave., 7:30 p.m. Try for free any Monday in September. No experience needed; come alone or with a partner or friends. Info: 604-939-2789.
Scottish Country Dance Class, Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 604-298-6552.
Burnaby Art Gallery off-site exhibitions, running at Burnaby Public Library branches. Harry Booth: Corners/Cutlines, at the Metrotown branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. until Nov. 3; Lionel Thomas: Works from the Permanent Collection, at the McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., until Nov. 4; and Michael Dumontier: The Sky and the Ground (for Remy Charlip), at the Tommy Douglas branch, 7311 Kingsway, until Nov. 4. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca
International Folk Dancers, Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30p.m. at the Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby, [email protected].
Inner Realms: Dutch Portraits, and Bright Skies: Three Centuries of Dutch Landscapes, on exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery until November 17. Gallery open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Admission by donation, with suggested donation of $10. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Scandinavian Folk Dancers, Wednesdays at the Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas St., Burnaby, 6004-685-7405.
Melodious Mandolins, looking for new musicians, meeting at various locations in Burnaby, 604-433-2762.
Dance For Fun Club, the "Best Little Dance Club in Town," offers rock and roll nights Mondays, swing nights Wednesdays and ballroom nights Saturdays, all at the Heritage Hall, 728 12th St., New Westminster, Doors open at 6:30 p.m., beginner-intermediate lesson at 7:30 p.m., dance at 8:30 p.m. Info: [email protected] or 604-726-0153. Dances are $10.
Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meets Tuesday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Charles rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby. Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. All levels welcome, no partners needed, drop-ins welcome. Info: 604-436-9475.
Writers Discovery Group, meets on the second Wednesday of the month from September to June, 10 a.m. to noon on the lower floor of the library, 716 Sixth Ave. All welcome. Chance to share your short stories, poems, articles or drafts of novels or plays in a group setting for feedback.
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