Local Arts

ON NOW To Friday, Feb. 5 Moved by Portraits, a group exhibition featuring work by Yue Baoyu, Bill Edmonds, Jeremy Henrickson and Louise Solecki Weir, at Deer Lake Gallery, open Tuesdays to Saturdays noon to 4 p.m., free admission.

Wow, it seems Christmas is just behind us, and the Family Day long weekend is already just around the corner. (That’s Monday, Feb. 8 for those who may not remember.

Takao Tanabe's work is part of a new exhibition at the Burnaby-based cultural centre

Is there a small artist in your home? Kids who are into art can find camaraderie at Kidz Club Art Nights offered by the Burnaby Art Gallery once a month.

Burnaby was well represented at the 12 th annual Ovation! Awards on Sunday night. The annual awards are presented to the best in musical theatre in Greater Vancouver.

ON NOW To Friday, Jan. 29 Longevity, an exhibition of work by the New Westminster Photography Club, in the Community Art Space, third floor, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., 604-527-4640.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on stage at Michael J. Fox Theatre starting next week

As far as artist Ron Simmer is concerned, any political commentary about former prime minister Stephen Harper is “water under the bridge.” Clearly, however, some folks who’ve come across his HarperCat aren’t quite so ready to let things lie.

Readers aren't in agreement on just what they should think about a piece of art on display at Deer Lake Gallery

Two Burnaby residents are part of the fun when Gateway Theatre opens its new musical revue Feb. 4. Closer Than Ever is onstage at Gateway from Feb. 4 to 20. The musical, with music by David Shire and lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr.