Local Arts

ON NOW To Sunday, April 3 The Glory of the Garden, a pop-up exhibition featuring the work of the Garden Gals art group, at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, with opening reception March 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. Gallery open Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m.

Dance fans, don’t miss your chance to help support the creation of a new contemporary dance work – and get a sneak peek while you’re at it.

The Burnaby Art Gallery is showcasing the work of local students in its next exhibition. The gallery is teaming up with the Burnaby school district to present its annual Arts Alive show from April 8 to May 8.

A Burnaby author is among those shortlisted for the 2016 B.C. Book Prizes. Lori Shenher is one of five authors shortlisted for the Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize, awarded to the author of the best original non-fiction literary work.

A Burnaby performer is heading to Anatevka. Rachael Carlson is in the ensemble for Fiddler on the Roof, the next Royal City Musical Theatre production, which takes to the stage at New Westminster’s Massey Theatre starting April 7.

ON NOW To Thursday, March 24 The Laramie Project, presented by Douglas College students, at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Tickets: thelaramieprojectdouglas.brownpapertickets.com.

Passersby who happened along Deer Lake Avenue on Saturday evening can be forgiven for thinking there must have been a big-name rock concert in town.

HOT SPOT What’s up at Shadbolt Centre: The city’s favourite arts and cultural hub at Deer Lake has released its spring program guide, and as always it’s packed with programs for all ages, abilities and interests. Here are a few highlights.

An acclaimed Canadian jazz performer is coming to the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in April. Carol Welsman is onstage at the Shadbolt on Friday, April 8 for an 8 p.m. show.