ON NOW
To Friday, March 31
City-Seen: an unheralded look at development, a new exhibition of oil paintings by Stanley Mishkin that depict the changing face of urban Vancouver, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre. Gallery open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, plus during productions at the theatre (and one hour before productions). Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
To Thursday, April 6
Hank Bull: Connexion, an exhibition of work by the multimedia artist and the last stop on a cross-country tour, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. In the BAG Family Sunday on March 12 (colour transparencies), 1 to 4 p.m., free. Info and event registration: www.burnabyartgallery.caor 604-297-4422.
To Saturday, April 8
Luminescence II, an exhibition of two- and three-dimensional work celebrating light, underway at Deer Lake Gallery, featuring work in a wide range of mediums. Artist talks set for Saturdays at the gallery, April 1 and April 8. Gallery open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with late openings on Fridays until 8 p.m. See all the details at www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
To Friday, April 21
fire/water, an exhibition of ceramics by Laura Wee Lay Laq and paintings and sculpture by Marcus Bowcott, at Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor north at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Gallery open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission always free. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents, or call 604-527-5723.
To Sunday, April 30
Rock, Paper, Scissors, a multimedia installation by Cindy Mochizuki, running at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., by donation. Info: www.rockpaperscissors-project.comor www.nikkeiplace.org.
BRINK: a precarious balance, a new exhibition at the New Westminster New Media Gallery, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: www.newmediagallery.caor call 604-875-1865.
To Sunday, May 14
Brian Grison: Adventures of a Drawing Boy, featuring mixed-media drawings by artist Brian Grison, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Monday, May 15
The Errand and the Epiphany, featuring photo-based collage work by Vancouver artist Jessie McNeil, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery, at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
UPCOMING
Wednesday, March 29
The Hatter, presented by Andrew Wade as part of the Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays series at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., in the backroom. By donation on a pay-what-you-want basis. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Wednesday, March 29 to Friday, April 7
Youth art workshop, on the theme of Youth and Reconciliation, introducing indigenous art techniques and discussing reconciliation and cultural appropriation. Runs 3:30 to 5 p.m. on March 29, 30, 31, April 6 and 7. Free. Email [email protected].
Thursday, March 30
Student showcase concert, part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Paul Bigat and Boxcar Campfire, presented by the Up Close Recital Society at Old Crow Coffee, 655 Front St. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Buy through www.brownpapertickets.com.
Thursday, March 30 to Sunday, April 23
Vinci, presented by the Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Shows Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. (no show on Easter Sunday, April 16). Tickets $17, or $15 for seniors and youth, with $12 previews on Feb. 2 and 3. Purchase at www.vagabondplayers.ca/ticketsor call 604-521-0412.
Friday, March 31 to Sunday, April 2
LitFest New West: Readers, Writers, Community, is presented at a variety of venues around the city. Opening night Pop This! Podcast taping, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the New Westminster Public Library. Other events include kids’ workshops, adult workshops, lit cafés and a Literary Marketplace at the New West Craft market on April 1. Featured event: Read Aloud – an Evening of Stories, 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 1 at Anvil Centre Theatre. Full info and schedule at www.litfestnewwest.com.
Saturday, April 1
An evening of music at the Shadbolt Centre (Room 102), 6450 Deer Lake Ave., with piano, voice and violin performances by students with top marks achieved during the Royal Conservatory of Music's 2016 senior exams. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door and cost $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. There will be a reception to follow.
Natalia Pardalis in concert, with music video release for Cup of Tea and acoustic performance featuring work from her EP I’m in love with Fairytales, raising money for the Sippa Memorial Scholarship at Vancouver Film School, at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., 7:30 p.m. Info: www.nataliapardalis.com.
I love you. I’m uncomfortable, a spoken word performance by poet Kevin Spenst and visual artist/art therapist Shauna Kaendo, 2 p.m. at the New Media Gallery at Anvil Centre. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca.
Romance of the Phoenix Chamber, presented by Vancouver Cantonese Opera, 7 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave. Info: [email protected], 604-764-8181.
Saturday, April 1 to Friday, June 2
Community, an exhibition presented by LitFest New West and New Westminster arts services, featuring teams of visual and literary artist, with visual artists creating work inspired by a text-based piece. Opening reception Saturday, April 1, 3 to 5 p.m. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
Saturday, April 1 to Friday, April 28
Desiree Patterson, an exhibition as part of the Capture Photography Festival 2017, at Van Dop Gallery, 421 Richmond St. Info: www.vandopgallery.com.
Museum of Nostalgia, an exhibition of work by photographer Jesse Cahill, at Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Opening reception April 1, 1 to 4 p.m. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
Sunday, April 2
ArtsToGo, a hands-on workshop with local artist Merril Hall, allowing kids to add their own brush strokes to one large collaborative group project. At Royal City Centre, noon to 3 p.m. Finished work will be on display at River Market on April 15.
Sundays With Sondheim, part of a series of informational chats about the composer Stephen Sondheim, presented by Patrick Street Productions at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., in the lobby. Session at 3:30 p.m. with Anton Lipovetsky, composer-lyricist, delving into Sondheim’s compositional craft. Bring coffee or tea and join in for a Q&A following the presentation. Free, but save a spot by registering ahead – find link at www.patrickstreetproductions.com.
Wednesday, April 5
No, You Can’t Return Discount Shrimp!, a one-man show by stand-up comic and storyteller Bill Pats, onstage as part of the Way Off-Broadway Wednesday series at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., by donation. Reserve table at 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Wednesday, April 5 to Sunday, April 30
Charcoal Gone Wild, featuring the drawings of Fiona Tang, at The Gallery at Queen’s Park. Artist will be on hand on weekends. Opening reception Wednesday, April 5, 6 to 8 p.m. Info: www.acnw.ca.
Thursday, April 6
Student ensembles concert, part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Mike “The Groover” LeDonne plays the music of Earth, Wind & Fire, in concert at the Shadbolt Centre, 8 p.m. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com. Tickets: tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.
Travel Writing Basics, first of a five-week course in how to write and publish travel stories, led by Ruth Kozak at El Santo Restaurant (back room), 680 Columbia St., 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., $50 for the course. To register, email [email protected]or call 604-254-9711. See www.ruthkozak.com.
Thursday, April 6 to Sunday, April 23
Anything Goes, the Cole Porter classic musical, onstage at Massey Theatre,735 Eighth Ave., presented by Royal City Musical Theatre. 7:30 p.m. shows Wednesday through Saturday, with 2 p.m. matinees on April 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23. Tickets $29 for kids (under 13), $38 for students, $48 regular. Info and tickets: www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.
Thursday, April 6 to Saturday, May 13
Hastings: A Second Look, a feature exhibition as part of the Capture Photography Festival 2017, at Gabor Gasztonyi Gallery, 730 12th St., New West. Info: www.gaborgasztonyigallery.com.
Sunday, April 9
Sundays With Sondheim, part of a series of informational chats about the composer Stephen Sondheim, presented by Patrick Street Productions at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., in the lobby. Session at 3:30 p.m. with PSP artistic associate Chris Allan, looking at Sondheim’s collaboration with Hal Prince. Bring coffee or tea and join in for a Q&A following the presentation. Free, but save a spot by registering ahead – find link at www.patrickstreetproductions.com.
Thursday, April 13
Student showcase concert, with student recognition awards, part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Benefit concert at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby, featuring Liselotte Rokyta on pan flute, Andre Knevel on organ, and the Gloria Dei Chorale, by donation, to help families in need in Albania. Info: 604-521-0111 or www.nwcrc.ca.
Opening reception for Arts Alive 2017 and The Salish Weave Collection: Works on Paper, 6 p.m. at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, www.burnabyartgallery.ca or call 604-297-4422.
Thursday, April 13 to Saturday, May 6
Allegory, an exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery featuring the work of photographers Julie Prescott and Kenneth Gillespie. With opening on Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.orgor 604-298-7322.
Tuesday, April 18
A Little Lunch Music, featuring the Celtic music of Blackthorn, noon to 1 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, with buffet lunch in Encores Café from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch is $12, music is free. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
Jazz Jam, hosted by Cory Weeds and open to musicians of all ages and skill levels, or those who just want to listen, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, in the Studio Theatre. Free. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
Spoken Ink, a Burnaby Writers’ Society reading night, 8 p.m. at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., featuring Aidan Chafe and Lindsay Glauer Kwan. Info: www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.ca.
Tuesday, April 18 to Sunday, May 21
Burnaby Art Gallery hosts two exhibitions: Arts Alive 2017, featuring collaborative group artworks by students in Burnaby schools, and The Salish Weave Collection: Works on Paper, featuring contemporary Coast Salish artworks, all at the gallery at 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 (suggested donation $5). Info: www.burnabyartgallery.caor 604-297-4422.
Wednesday, April 19
Stories We Tell, a screening of the acclaimed documentary by Sarah Polley, hosted by the New West Film Society at the Landmark Cinema at New West station, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Free, but book through www.eventbrite.ca.
Friday, April 21
Laughter Zone 101 presents: The Mother of All Comedy Shows, a night of comedy by an all-ages troupe of comic mamas, at Lafflines Comedy Club. Tickets $15 at www.eventbrite.ca– search for Laughter Zone 101.
Friday, April 21 to Sunday, April 23
Burnaby Artists’ Guild presents Showers of Art, at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Opening 7:30 p.m. Friday. Show hours are Friday, 7 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. With featured artist Zoe Clemens, art demonstrations, raffle and more. Info: www.burnabyartistsguild.comor call 604-291-6864.
Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22
DECK, a one-man show by Lucas Myers, a dark comedy that examines the fine line between perfectionism and obsession, chaos and freedom, 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets and info: tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.
Saturday, April 22
Royal City Concert Band performs at 2 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. Tickets $15 regular, $10 students/seniors, free for kids under 12. Info: www.queensavenue.org.
Sunday, April 23
Gallery tour, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., touring Arts Alive 2017 and The Salish Weave Collection exhibitions, 2 to 4 p.m., for all ages, drop in, by donation. Info: 604-297-4422, www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Tuesday, April 25
Burnaby Art Gallery Tea and Tour, 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., touring the Arts Alive 2017 and The Salish Weave Collection exhibitions, followed by tea and treats in the Fireside Room, for 55-plus, $7.50. Call 604-297-4422 to register.
Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30
Gamma Garage welcomes everyone to their annual art show, open noon to 5 p.m. both days at 232 North Gamma Ave., Capitol Hill (North Burnaby), featuring oils, acrylics, watercolour, ink and mixed-media work in various sizes. All welcome.
Sunday, April 30
Opera on a Sunday Afternoon, a concert presented by Burnaby Lyric Opera featuring opera highlights performed by emerging professional and semi-professional opera singers, 3 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre, $15, 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
ArtStarts presents Cut, Paste, Action!, a family art workshop with Kate Henderson, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., New Westminster. Free, no registration needed. Info: www.artstarts.com/events.
Sunday, May 14
Sundays With Sondheim, part of a series of informational chats about the composer Stephen Sondheim, presented by Patrick Street Productions at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., in the lobby. Session at 12:30 p.m. with PSP’s Peter Jorgensen, with help from a local performer, on Singing Sondheim. Bring coffee or tea and join in for a Q&A following the presentation. Free, but save a spot by registering ahead – find link at www.patrickstreetproductions.com.
In the BAG, a family studio drop-in at Burnaby Art Gallery, for all ages, by donation. Tour Arts Alive 2017 and the Salish Weave Collection, then make your own collaborative assemblage art, 1 to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.caor call 604-297-4422.
Sunday, May 21
Sundays With Sondheim, part of a series of informational chats about the composer Stephen Sondheim, presented by Patrick Street Productions at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., in the lobby. Session at 12:30 p.m. on Sondheim’s collaboration with James Lapine, presented by playwright-director Amiel Gladstone. Bring coffee or tea and join in for a Q&A following the presentation. Free, but save a spot by registering ahead – find link at www.patrickstreetproductions.com.
ONGOING
Registration is open for a new Musical Theatre Performance for Youth course, offered by Patrick Street Productions for junior (ages 11 to 14) and senior (ages 15 to 18) performers. Course will run April 11 to 28, with a final presentation on Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Anvil Centre Theatre. Course is offered at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Information: www.patrickstreetproductions.com.
Camp Kerry Community Choir welcomes new singers for its spring season, running April 13 to June 15, Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Century House. The choir, led by music therapist Alexina Davis, is a non-traditional choir that offers an inclusive and compassionate community for those who have dealt with illness, grief and loss. All welcome, no experience required. Register at www.campkerry.orgor call 604-553-4663.
Writers: The Royal City Literary Arts Society is calling for submissions for its annual Write On! contest, offering cash prizes in non-fiction, fiction and poetry categories. Submissions open until April 1. Winners to be announced April 30. Info: www.rclas.com/awards-contests/write-on-contest/
Call for artwork: Youth and Reconciliation. Momentum Youth Arts is seeking submissions from young artists (up to age 25) for an upcoming exhibition at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, June 5 to Aug. 4, with gala opening June 12. Themes: Reconciliation and Cultural Appropriation. Info: [email protected].
Newcomers’ Choir meets Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Open to everyone interested in improving their English-language or music skills, with an emphasis on multiculturalism and diversity. Free. See www.miusc.ca, or, for more, call 604-781-4704.
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].
