Local Arts

Here’s an early heads-up for anyone interested in Indigenous art. The Burnaby Public Library is celebrating National Indigenous People’s Day with a Thursday, June 21 screening of Maker of Monsters: the extraordinary life of Beau Dick.

The Artists Helping Artists collective is inviting everyone from the community in to see what they’re all about. The collective – which more commonly goes by A.H.A. – is made up of artists of all abilities and skill levels.

Wondering what to pair with your next glass of wine? Think art.

To Sunday, May 27 BETA VULGARIS: The Sugar Beet Projects, an installation by artist Kelty Miyoshi McKinnon, with music by Keri Latimer, at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org.

Burnaby's Mary Hartman, Bard's director of education, is enthusiastic about the worlds that open up when children and teens are exposed to the works of William Shakespeare

Burnaby native says her theatre years at Alpha Secondary School were fundamental in setting her on the path to forming Dusty Foot Productions

The ABBA-inspired musical is set to be the longest-running Arts Club show ever - and it will include the company's first-ever sing-along productions this summer

Renowned Musqueam artist Susan Point has earned yet another prestigious honour: the Audain Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Visual Arts, presented by Vancouver Art Gallery.

What has non-Caucasian skin, four gangly arms and an in-progress BFA in contemporary arts? Howard and Arthi. With that introduction, Howard Dai and Arthi Chandra kick off their new improv comedy show, We Will Do Sketch.

Families can get arty for the May long weekend, thanks to Burnaby Art Gallery. The gallery is hosting another In the BAG Family Sunday on May 20 from 1 to 4 p.m.