Local Arts

SPOTLIGHT ON: Summer Arts WHAT’S UP? If you’re looking for something a little different this summer, why not get your hands on art? The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts offers a variety of visual arts programs for adults over the summer.

If you love words, you’ll want to check this one out. The Burnaby Writers’ Society is holding its next Spoken Ink night on Tuesday, June 20.

SAVE THE DATE: July 13, Burnaby Art Gallery WHAT’S UP? The Burnaby Art Gallery is turning 50, and you’re invited to join in the celebration. The gallery is holding a reception on Thursday, July 13 from 7 to 9 p.m.

ON NOW To Saturday, June 24 Hamlet, presented by Sandbox Theatre Productions at the Vancity Cultch Lab, 1895 Venables St., Vancouver, starring New West actor Kurtis Maguire as Hamlet, with shows at 7:30 p.m. June 9, 10, 14 to 17, and 21 to 24.

Nancy Duarte recalls the moment, many years ago, when she realized that she was a perhaps-overly-cuddly kind of mom.

The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is wrapping up its 2016/17 season with a big band finale. Composer-clarinetist James Danderfer is featured in the season-ending Live at the ’Bolt night on Thursday, June 22 at 8 p.m.

Yes, dance recital season is upon us once again – and the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts is playing host to some year-end performances. On Tuesday, June 6, Hz Ballet Classique hosts its recital starting at 6 p.m. in the Shadbolt’s Studio Theatre.

ON NOW 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. Info: www.anvilcentre.

A new art exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery explores the world of memory – both real and perceived. Fragments, featuring the works of Mila Kostic and Shari Pratt, opens June 8 and runs until July 1.