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Burnaby seeks artists to showcase at outdoor performance series

Burnaby seeks artists to showcase at outdoor performance series

Performers are encouraged to apply to the Burnaby Festivals Office to perform at events like Canada Day and other live arts programming
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Burnaby Potters' Guild holds virtual Mother's Day event

Burnaby Potters' Guild holds virtual Mother's Day event

Non-profit artisans' group can't hold its regular in-person exhibitions during COVID-19, so it's pivoted to an online space
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Step into the life and work of Leonardo Da Vinci with new immersive 'sensory exhibit' coming to Metro Vancouver

Step into the life and work of Leonardo Da Vinci with new immersive 'sensory exhibit' coming to Metro Vancouver

The "sensory celebration" of the life, artistry, and inventions of Leonardo Da Vinci is making its Canadian debut here
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'Carbershop' chorus keeps harmony alive in Burnaby through COVID-19

'Carbershop' chorus keeps harmony alive in Burnaby through COVID-19

With a little ingenuity and a lot of technology (microphones, mixing board and an FM transmitter), the Vancouver Thunderbirds barbershop chorus has found a way to keep rehearsals going through the pandemic
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Burnaby, Royal City Gogos part of Canadian fundraising concert effort

Burnaby, Royal City Gogos part of Canadian fundraising concert effort

Grandmothers to Grandmothers campaign groups across the country are hosting the virtual concert on April 15 to help African grandmothers facing the double pandemic of HIV/AIDS and COVID-19
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B.C. arts groups get money – but no change in ban on live events

B.C. arts groups get money – but no change in ban on live events

B.C. government announces $16 million in funding to help arts and culture groups, but Premier John Horgan says a ban on live events isn't going to change any time soon
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Burnaby’s ‘rockstar’ Mandarin duck part of art show at renovated gallery

Burnaby’s ‘rockstar’ Mandarin duck part of art show at renovated gallery

Luminescence kicks off on March 20
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Enjoy livestreamed March concerts from Burnaby's Shadbolt Centre

Enjoy livestreamed March concerts from Burnaby's Shadbolt Centre

The arts centre on Deer Lake is keeping up its COVID-19-safe performance series. Next up: COVID Chronicles 2, a variety showcase by a diverse array of artists. It's on Thursday, March 11.
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Metrotown events centre could cost Burnaby $460 million

Metrotown events centre could cost Burnaby $460 million

The city's feasibility study expects the events centre could see up to 250,000 visitors between hundreds of events a year
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Burnaby TV show explores Indigenous cuisine and culture

Burnaby TV show explores Indigenous cuisine and culture

Take a culinary trip around B.C.
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