Local Arts

Every year at this time, I get out my files and browse back through the year that’s coming to an end.

Annie Boulanger rounds up a collection of Canadian work perfect for everyone on your gift list

ON NOW To Sunday, December 18 Forever Plaid, presented by the Vagabond Players at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, with shows at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $20, or $18 for seniors and youth. Purchase at www.

ON NOW To Friday, December 9 Fire Ball, an exhibition of work presented by Inclusion B.C. Foundation, featuring the work of artists with intellectual disabilities, running at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St., New Westminster.

ON NOW To Friday, December 9 Fire Ball, an exhibition of work presented by Inclusion B.C. Foundation, featuring the work of artists with intellectual disabilities, running at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St., New Westminster.

Burnaby residents are part of the fun for Gateway Theatre’s holiday show. The Music Man is onstage at the theatre from Dec. 8 to 31, and three local folks are involved.

Deer Lake Gallery is the sole Canadian participant in a worldwide event for the International Day of Human Rights

ON NOW To Friday, December 9 Fire Ball, an exhibition of work presented by Inclusion B.C. Foundation, featuring the work of artists with intellectual disabilities, running at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St., New Westminster.

They’re spreading smiles – and music – for Christmas. The Smile Band - in fact, their name is styled as Sm:)e – is spreading holiday cheer with a variety of performances around the Lower Mainland.

Christmas music is in the air – and you can hear it played by some young and up-and-coming musicians in this fun concert at Michael J. Fox Theatre. The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra is presenting Festive Holiday Fun on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2:30 p.