Local Arts

Young theatre companies are bringing experimental and experiential work to the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts for the final Live at the ’Bolt event of the season.

ON NOW To Sunday, June 7 People With Cameras, a Burnaby Art Gallery off-site exhibition featuring photos from the City of Burnaby Archives, at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library at 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.

Burnaby’s urban gardens are in focus at three new off-site exhibitions by Burnaby Art Gallery.

A young Burnaby performer is in the spotlight once again – this time in the Arts Club Theatre production of Godspell . Aubrey Joy Maddock is featured as John the Baptist in the pop musical that traces the story of Jesus and the apostles.

Canadian rock icons 54-40 are headlining this year’s Canada Day festivities in Burnaby. The City of Burnaby has announced its plans for a free Canada Day concert and fireworks show at Swangard Stadium, for the second consecutive year.

The Nikkei Centre is offering up a glimpse into the world of Japanese craftspeople. MINGEI: Japan’s Enduring Folk Arts is set to run June 20 to Oct. 11 at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre.

UBC Curatorial Studies master’s student Eva Tweedie discovered the remarkable work of little-known B.C. artist Dalla Husband by chance.

Young singers from Burnaby Central Secondary will be raising their voices as part of an upcoming gospel choir event.

It’s a musical tribute to happiness, freedom and the exuberance of life. The Burnaby-based Maple Leaf Singers are coming to Massey Theatre on May 30 and 31 for their spring performance, Touch the Sky.

Name: Rebecca ‘Becks’ Gilhooley Occupation: Dancer Rebecca Gilhooley knows what it takes to make it in the world of professional dance – and she has set her feet on the path to success.