Local Arts

Dance fans have a chance to enjoy a new contemporary work at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts next week. The Vancouver-based 605 Collective is bringing New Animal to the Shadbolt stage for four performances, Nov. 20 to 23.

Wednesday, November 13 Short story open mike, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, hosted by Royal City Literary Arts Society, giving emerging and established writers a place to share their short fiction. Info: www.

Poetry lovers, take note. The Burnaby Writers' Society is featuring readings by Bonnie Nish and Dennis E. Bolen at its upcoming Spoken Ink reading on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The reading, held at La Fontana Caffe, also includes an open mike session.

It all began simply enough in the late 1980s, when Lori Pappajohn and Alan Woodland started annual Christmas concerts featuring harp and readings at the New Westminster Public Library.

Interested in dance? You may want to stop by the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts for its next Art on the Spot event on Saturday, Nov. 23. The centre is continuing its series of free, drop-in arts demonstrations with a performance by Raven Spirit Dance.

It is a weekend to remember in Burnaby. We’re continuing with our popular feature – our staff’s Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. Here’s our list for Nov. 8 to 11. 1.

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Chicken is back - and a Burnaby performer is part of the fun for the Butter Chicken "Best Of" Show. The live sketch comedy night is onstage Nov. 15 to 17 at the Newton Cultural Centre in Surrey.

Tuesday, November 5 In the House Festival, second concert in Burnaby series, Synesthesia, featuring dancer Paula Skimin and others, $18, or $15 for children. For all the details, check out www.inthehousefestival.

"Artist walk" set for Nov. 17 at Metrotown library branch

Storytellers are joining forces in a special event celebrating holiday memories. Actors, artists, writers and broadcast personalities will tell their tales during a live television taping at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts on Wednesday, Nov.