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To Saturday, Feb. 17
Legally Blonde, the hit musical brought to the stage by Align Entertainment at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave. Info: www.alignentertainment.ca.
To Saturday, Feb. 24
Past, Present, Future, an exhibition of work by Douglas College students, employees and retired employees, in the Amelia Douglas Gallery at the college, fourth floor north, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
To Sunday, Feb. 25
Drinking Habits by Tom Smith. Wine and secrets are spilled in this laugh-out-loud comedy presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. For info and tickets, email [email protected] or [email protected], or call 604-521-0412.
Manuel Axel Strain: Mutations, a new exhibition at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, exploring issues of First Nations identity. Artist talk Feb. 18, 3 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
To Tuesday, Feb. 27
Hyack, an exhibition of work by students in New Westminster Secondary School’s fine arts program, in the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
To Wednesday, Feb. 28
Year of the Dog: Celebrating Chinese New Year, exhibitions featuring artwork from children’s visual arts classes in the Encores and Centre Aisle galleries at Shabolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave.
Landscapes of My Heart, an exhibition of work by Ursula Sakemink-Roos, at Burnaby Neighbourhood House North House, 4908 Hastings St., with open house and meet-the-artist event on Friday, Feb. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. Info: 604-294-5444 or [email protected].
To Saturday, March 10
Constructed Abstraction, a show at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., featuring work by Mark Bowen, Jay Lyonns and Monique Motut-Firth. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.orgor call 604-298-7322.
To Thursday, March 22
A Touch of Winter, a New West Artists group show at The Network Hub, on the second floor of River Market. Opening reception Sunday, Feb. 18, 2 to 4 p.m., or drop in to see the show on weekdays between noon and 5 p.m.
To Friday, March 30
AiR: Works by Anvil Centre Artists in Residence, at the Anvil Centre’s Community Art Space. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
To Sunday, April 8
Burnaby Art Gallery hosts two exhibitions, Molly Lamb Bobak: Talk of the Town in the lower gallery and Julie McIntyre: Travel Stories in the upper gallery at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. With public lecture about Molly Lamb Bobak on Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. and in In the BAG Family Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 18. Admission by donation. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
CORPUS, an exhibition at New Westminster New Media Gallery, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring work that combines art, science and technology in an exploration of the human body, its processes and boundaries. Info: www.newmediagallery.caor 604-875-1865.
To Sunday, May 17
BETA VULGARIS: The Sugar Beet Projects, an installation by artist Kelty Miyoshi McKinnon, with music by Keri Latimer, at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org.
UPCOMING
Saturday, Feb. 17
Art on the Spot at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., featuring Chinese brush painting in recognition of the Lunar New Year. Runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
Spark: Valentine Circus Cabaret, presented by Vancouver Circus School and the Circa 51 program, a cabaret-style circus showcase that explores love in all its complicated glory. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre, 531 Columbia St., New West. Tickets $15 to $25. Info: www.vancouvercircusschool.ca/blog/spark.
Sunday, Feb. 18
Onegin, presented by Arts Club Theatre Company, at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Tickets at www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.
Thursday, Feb. 22
Music of Water: Inspiration and Responsibility, with pianist Sergei Saratovsky, part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Wednesday, Feb. 21 to Saturday, Feb. 24
Metamorphosis Butoh, presented by Mundo Butoh and pataSola dance, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., 8 p.m. nightly. Opening night tickets $15. Other shows $36 regular, $15 for youth. Buy through tickets.shadboltcentre.com or call 604-205-3000.
Crazy for You, the Gershwin musical, presented by New Westminster Secondary School at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Evening shows at 7 p.m., and Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets $20 regular, $18 senior, $15 child/student, available through www.ticketsnw.ca or call 604-521-5050.
Thursday, Feb. 22
A Spirited Evening at the Former B.C. Distillery, 7 to 9 p.m. at 100 Braid Street Studios, featuring speakers Barry Dykes and Jason Vanderhill, with a look at the city’s history with alcohol, and a whisky tasting by Central City Brewery. Dress in the spirit of Prohibition and remember your ID (ages 19 and up). Tickets $10, register through www.eventbrite.ca. Info: www.100braidststudios.com.
Saturday, Feb. 24 to Saturday, March 3
The Barber of Seville, presented by Burnaby Lyric Opera at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, with shows Feb. 24, March 1 and 3 at 8 p.m., and Feb. 26 and 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets $15 to $36. See tickets.shadboltcentre.com or call 604-205-3000.
Sunday, Feb. 25
Launch 2018, a presentation of new and in-progress choreographic works by The Landing Dance Centre’s Advanced Division, at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Tickets in advance $21 regular, $10.50 for under 12, free for children under 3. Info: www.thelandingdance.com.
Monday, Feb. 26
Loving Vincent screens for the Last Mondays at the Movies series at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 7:30 p.m., tickets $9 general or $8 students/seniors. Buy ahead at www.ticketsnw.caor pay cash at the door. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Thursday, March 1
One Size Fits All, or Make a Jazz Noise Here, featuring the music of Frank Zappa, presented by the music technologies diploma faculty and friends, part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Thursday, March 1 to Saturday, April 21
New works by Alex Wang, on display in the Amelia Douglas Gallery at Douglas College, with opening reception March 1 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and artist talk March 3 at 3:30 p.m. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Tuesday, March 6 to Friday, March 9
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a comedy musical presented by Burnaby North Secondary School, in the drama studio at 751 Hammarskjold Dr., 7 p.m. Cost $13 regular, $10 students.
Thursday, March 8
Potter Mouth: Unabashed Messages in Clay, a panel discussion of feminism and the arts featuring artists Maggie Boyd, Amelia Butcher and David Robinson. Cash bar and exhibit, 6 to 7 p.m.; presentation 7 to 8 p.m.; discussion 8 to 8:30 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Studio 103. Free, but register ahead at www.burnaby.ca/webreg(barcode 461932). Artists will also be offering workshops on March 10 and 11.
Friday, March 9
A night of music with singer-pianist Jennifer Lauren, 7:30 to 9 p.m., followed by refreshments, at St. Aidan’s Presbyterian Church, 1320 Seventh Ave. Tickets $10 at the door, or through www.brownpapertickets.com.
Saturday, March 10
The Irish Wakers offer up a bistro-style concert in the gymnasium at Queens Avenue United Church, with refreshments for sale, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 regular, or $15 for seniors and students. Info: www.queensavenue.org.
Magical Melody Train Ride, a Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Tiny Tots concert with Let Your Music Shine! With Lisa and Linda, at the Anvil Centre, with shows at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Info: www.vancouversymphony.ca. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.ca.
Tuesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 14
Onegin, presented by Arts Club Theatre Company at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets at 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Friday, March 16
Continuum Dance Company in Performance, Studio Theatre at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., 8 p.m. Tickets $12. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
Saturday, March 17 to Saturday, April 7
Luminescence III, featuring two- and three-dimensional artworks on the theme of light, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m., with entertainment and refreshments. Closing event Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Tuesday, March 20
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Thursday, March 22
Baroque Synthesis: Italian, French and German styles, featuring musicians from Ensemble La Reveuse, part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Saturday, March 24
Douglas College Choirs in Concert, directed by Eric Hannan, 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. General admission tickets $15, seniors $10, free for students. Tickets available at the door. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Thursday, April 5 to Sunday, April 22
4000 Miles by Amy Herzog. A humorous and uplifting story of growing up and growing old presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Warning: contains mature language. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, April 7. For info and tickets, email [email protected] or [email protected], or call 604-521-0412.
Saturday, April 14
Ein deutsches Requiem, presented by Amabilis Singers, with pianists Jane Coop and Ingrid Verseveldt, directed by Ramona Luengen, 8 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. Tickets $25. Reserve by calling 604-897-7258.
Tuesday, April 24
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Tuesday, May 29
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Thursday, May 31 to Sunday, June 24
You Can't Take It With You, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Freedom, love and fireworks collide in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Warning: contains mature language. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, June 2. For info and tickets, email [email protected] or [email protected], or call 604-521-0412.
ONGOING
Tickets available for Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival, coming Saturday, Aug. 11 to Deer Lake Park, featuring headliner Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats. Single tickets $40 earlybird, $50 regular. Day of show single tickets $50. Children under 12 free with ticketed adult. Info: www.burnabybluesfestival.com.
Burnaby Village Museum offers a series of adult heritage programs, including a series of classes in the Love Farmhouse kitchen on Saturdays from Feb. 17 to March 10. See www.burnabyvillagemuseum.cafor all the details.
Royal City Literary Arts Society welcomes submissions for its 2018 Write On! contest, with poetry, fiction and non-fiction categories. Three cash prizes, three honourable mentions in each categories. Fiction and non-fiction limit 1,500 words; poetry limit one page single spaces. Deadline April 1, winners to be announced April 30. Full details and submission info: www.rclas.com.
Poetry New Westminster, presented by Royal City Literary Arts Society on Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m. (except holiday weekends) at the Heritage Grill back room, 447 Columbia St. Each Sunday features two poets and an open mic. Search for Poetry New Westminster on Facebook for the latest schedule.
LitFest New West short fiction contest 2018 now open for submissions. Stories must be 1,200 to 1,500 words and on a New Westminster theme. Cash prizes of $1,000, $500 and $300 for adult categories, and $250, $100 and $50 for youth (12-13, 14-15 and 16-18) categories. Entry fees: free for Arts Council of New Westminster members, $25 for others. Info and full submission details: www.litfestnewwest.com.
Burnaby artists wanted, to display their work on the walls of the T-Bird Café on Thunderbird Cres. Info: [email protected].
Burnaby Scottish Country Dancing Club invites new members for the season, which runs Monday nights. Lessons run from 7 to 7:30 p.m., with dancing from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Beginners welcome, no partner needed. Potential members may attend two classes for free. Held at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6450 Thomas St. Call Vicki at 604-298-9695 or see www.tinyurl.com/BurnabyScottishDancing.
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays every Wednesday at the Heritage Grill’s back room. Fresh theatre from the fringes featuring storytellers, poets, comics, minstrels and puppeteers. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. For more info, go to www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Bonsor Singin’ Seniors, a seniors’ choir based at Bonsor Recreation Centre, need a pianist to accompany their 2017/18 season. The 35-voice choir sings in four-part harmony, rehearsing Friday afternoons, and performs several concerts at seniors’ centres in December and in May/June. Email Christine Leston, choir president, at [email protected]or call her at 604-516-0277 if you can help.
Paint and Sip Nights at 100 Braid Street Studios, offering a night of beverages, refreshments and a chance to receive step-by-step instruction from a professional artist to create your own painting. Each night costs $35, or $60 for two adults registering together, and runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. A variety of upcoming themes are offered. See www.100braidststudios.com.
Dance for Fun’s Swing and Country Club, Wednesdays from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Sapperton Pensioners Hall, with music and lessons, plus snack bar. Enjoy the whole evening, including lesson, for $12, or dance only for $5. Email [email protected] or call 778-709-8880 for information, or see www.meetup.com/Dance-For-Fun-Vancouver-Social-Dancing-Meetup/ for details.
Email entertainment listings to [email protected].
