Local Arts

Poetry lovers, check it out. The McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library is offering up a special night in celebration of National Poetry Month. The reading night will be held Tuesday, April 26 from 7 to 8 p.m.

SPOTLIGHT ON Arthur Ellis Awards WHAT’S UP? The official reveal of the Arthur Ellis Awards 2016 shortlist WHEN? Thursday, April 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Burnaby Public Library’s Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave.

ON NOW To Saturday, April 16 Greenlinks 2016: Celebrating the Urban Garden, featuring nature photography by Wendy Schmidt and semi-abstract paintings by Lauren Morris, on at the Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal A

SPOTLIGHT ON: National Canadian Film Day WHEN IS IT? Wednesday, April 20 WHAT IS IT? It’s a cross-country celebration of Canadian film that includes screenings, events, panel discussions and more – a day in which we can “pat ourselves on the back for

Humanity’s relationship to nature is being explored in a new exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery. Harmony; Discord; Dessication opens Saturday, April 16 at the Burnaby Arts Council’s gallery and runs until May 7.

The Gamma Garage is back with a celebration of art – and you’re invited. The North Burnaby art group is holding its annual show on Saturday and Sunday, April 16 and 17.

Dance fans, here’s one for your datebooks. The Body Narrative Collective is bringing Ties That Bind, a mixed program of new dance work, to the stage at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts April 20 to 23.

Princess Cheung Ping at Michael J. Fox Theatre on April 16

A heads-up for local theatre fans: high school drama students are bringing some excellent productions to the stage this month. Remember The Outsiders? The classic teen novel by S.E. Hinton is being brought to life by Burnaby North.

There isn’t just one young heroine in Burnaby Central Secondary School’s staging of The Diary of Anne Frank. There are many – and director Carol Mann hopes that the combined strength of their voices delivers a powerful message to their audience.