Local Arts

ON NOW To Wednesday, May 31 The Laurentien Collection, featuring works by David Pacholko, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New West. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Former Barenaked Ladies singer will star at the city's free concert and fireworks bash at Swangard Stadium July 1

It’s an annual fundraiser for the Nikkei National Museum, and it’s returning on Saturday, June 10. The ninth annual Bloom fundraiser, set to run from 2 to 4:30 p.m., is an afternoon tea party that features a silent art auction.

SPOTLIGHT ON: KIMONO CULTURE WHAT’S UP? Kimono Culture: The Beauty of Japanese Culture Viewed Through the Lens of Kimono is an ongoing exhibition at the Nikkei National Museum, running until Sept. 3.

Burnaby weaver is one of 30 Canadian artists featured in new exhibition at Christ Church Cathedral

A photo art show at Burnaby Neighbourhood House is raising money for an international cause.

Trips to some of the world’s most remote regions are documented in a new exhibition opening at Burnaby Art Gallery in June. Tara Nicholson: Arctic Claims runs from June 2 to July 2 at the gallery, with an opening reception on June 8.

Musical theatre fans, don’t miss your chance to check out some first-class professional musical theatre that doesn’t involve a trip to Vancouver.

ON NOW To Saturday, May 13 Hastings: A Second Look, a feature exhibition as part of the Capture Photography Festival 2017, at Gabor Gasztonyi Gallery, 730 12 th St., New West. Info: www.gaborgasztonyigallery.com .

ON NOW To Saturday, May 6 Allegory, an exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery featuring the work of photographers Julie Prescott and Kenneth Gillespie. Gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322.