ON NOW
To Saturday, June 11
Rhythms and Energy of Nature, featuring semi-abstract landscapes by Madelyn Hamilton, at the Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents or call 604-527-5723.
To Sunday, June 12
Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests, a large-scale installation tracing the lives and struggles of eight young women, running at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. In the BAG Family Sunday program June 12. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Sunday, June 26
Calendar Girls, presented by the Vagabond Players at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, running Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $15, seniors/youth $13, with $10 previews on June 2 and 3. Purchase at www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets or call 604-521-0412.
It’s Our Turn: The Art of the Turned Wooden Form, an exhibition of work by the Greater Vancouver Wodoturners Guild, in the Gallery at Queen’s Park, open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Artist demonstrations offered on Saturday, June 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Queen’s Park bandshell. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
To Thursday, June 30
A Journey: Drawing Through Grief, featuring work by Karen P. Nguyen, at the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m., or by appointment, 604-517-5900 or www.masseytheatre.com.
To Sunday, July 10
Randall Anderson: Noticings, an exhibition of work by the multi-disciplinary artist, underway at the Metrotown branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., part of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition series. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Monday, July 11
Eight Prints: A 1959 Print Portfolio by Artists from Victoria, underway at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., part of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition series. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Friday, July 29
Unsettled Sites, a group exhibition by Marian Penner Bancroft, Wanda Nanibush and Tania Willard, at SFU Gallery, Academic Quadrangle 3004, 8888 University Dr., open Tuesday to Friday noon to 5 p.m. Info: www.sfu.ca/galleries.
Teachers’ Lounge, an art show featuring the work of Anvil Centre faculty: Wendy Anderson, Riette Gordon, Saskia Jetten, Colette Lisoway and Melissa Thorpe, with opening reception June 16, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Anvil Centre’s Community Art Space. Info: www.anvilcentre.caor call 604-527-4640.
To Saturday, September 3
Ron Simmer’s infinity room, A Night Walk in Falling Snow, is open at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., until Sept. 3 – extended again by popular demand. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
UPCOMING
Friday, June 10
Shadbolt Centre’s Youth in Motion dance company presents New Expressions, onstage in the Shadbolt’s Studio Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets through tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Saturday, June 11
Shadbolt Centre’s Youth in Motion dance company presents New Expressions, onstage in the Shadbolt’s Studio Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets through tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Music by the River, featuring East Coast musician Bruce Andrews with classic rock and campfire tunes, noon to 2 p.m. at River Market, part of the Arts Council of New Westminster’s weekend busking series. Donations welcome.
Burnaby Potters’ Guild biannual show and sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Capitol Hill Community Hall, 361 South Howard Ave., Burnaby, with free admission and parking.
Saturday, June 11 to Saturday, July 2
Urban Subjects, a mixed media solo exhibition featuring the work of Jessie McNeil, at the Burnaby Arts Council’s Deer Lake Gallery, with opening reception June 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave. and is open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 12
Exhibition by New West Artists members, at Knox Presbyterian Church, as part of Sapperton Day Street Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Music by the River, featuring classical guitarist Jonathan Zylberberg, noon to 2 p.m. at River Market, part of the Arts Council of New Westminster’s weekend busking series. Donations welcome.
Burnaby Potters’ Guild biannual show and sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Capitol Hill Community Hall, 361 South Howard Ave., Burnaby, with free admission and parking.
Monday, June 13
Crime Time Trio, a reading and signing by authors Cathy Ace, Don Hauka and Allan Emerson, 7 to 8 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., free, 604-299-8955 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Friday, June 17
Ember Skies, an outdoor electronic dance music festival, with bonfire beats and international DJs, kicking of Midsummer celebrations at the Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas St. Tickets $15, at the door, for ages 19 and up. Info: 604-340-8186.
Saturday, June 18
Music by the River, featuring the acoustic instrumental duo Cranky Molluscs, noon to 2 p.m. at River Market, part of the Arts Council of New Westminster’s weekend busking series. Donations welcome.
Sunday, June 19
Music by the River, featuring country folk rockers Chris and Justin O’Connor, noon to 2 p.m. at River Market, part of the Arts Council of New Westminster’s weekend busking series. Donations welcome.
Burnaby Lyric Opera presents Opera on a Sunday Afternoon, with BellesCanto, featuring Gina McLellan Morel, Lisa-Dawn Markle and Rose-Ellen Nichols in a program of opera highlights from Weber to Mozart, 3 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., $15, 604-205-3000.
Wednesday, June 22
ArtsToGo workshop at Lord Kelvin Elementary School, 1010 Hamilton St., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., featuring the art of storytelling, drop-ins welcome, parent participation required. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org/artstogoor 604-525-3244.
Thursday, June 23 to Saturday, June 25
Live at the ’Bolt: Dances for a Small Stage, featuring dancers from Ballet B.C., with choreographers and dance artists creating work to perform in locations throughout Deer Lake Park, 8 p.m. nightly. Tickets $15, see 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Thursday, June 23
Opening reception for Joe Fafard: Retailles, 7 to 9 p.m. at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., free. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Friday, June 24 to Sunday, Aug. 28
Joe Fafard: Retailles, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., admission by donation (suggested donation $5). With special programs including an artist talk June 25 at 2 p.m.; Kidz Club Art Night on June 30 at 6:30 p.m.; In the BAG family drop-ins on Sundays, July 10 and Aug. 14, 1 to 4 p.m., and adult art camp, Aug. 15 to 19. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.caor 604-297-4422.
Friday, June 24 to Sunday, June 26
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged, an Alchemy Theatre production featuring 37 plays and 1,222 characters presented by three actors in 97 minutes. Evening shows on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m., with Saturday matinee at 1 p.m. All shows at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Info: www.alchemytheatre.ca.
Saturday, June 25
Music by the River, featuring singer-songwriter Jelayna Murdoch, noon to 2 p.m. at River Market, part of the Arts Council of New Westminster’s weekend busking series. Donations welcome.
Sunday, June 26
Be Our Guest, a Royal City Musical Theatre fundraiser at El Santo restaurant, featuring food and entertainment by Warren Kimmel and other members of the Fiddler on the Roof cast. Tickets $100, including $40 tax receipt. Call 604-521-5050 to book. Info: www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com.
ArtStarts workshop at River Market, featuring Fana Soro introducing West African instruments and music, aimed at kids aged five and up. Two sessions, free to drop in, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Info: www.rivermarket.caor www.artstarts.com/weekend.
Monday, June 27
A Brilliant Young Mind, a screening as part of the Last Mondays at the Movies series at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10, or $8 for students and seniors. Buy at www.ticketsnw.caor pay cash at the door.
Saturday, July 9 to Saturday, Aug. 6
Wrapped in Colour, an exhibition of work by Pepe Hidalgo and Maria Voronova, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., with opening reception on Saturday, July 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. Info: 604-298-7322 or www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Sunday, July 10
Symphony in the Park, featuring the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Tania Miller, 7 p.m. at Deer Lake Park, with cello soloists Albert Seo. Free. Arrive early, and bring a picnic blanket or chair. Info: www.vancouversymphony.ca.
ONGOING
Burnaby Writers’ Society writing contest, on the theme of 400 Years Since Shakespeare, welcoming work in all writing genres. One-0page maximum, $10 per entry or $25 for three entries. Mail entry, along with cheque or money order, to Burnaby Writers’ Society, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, B5G 3T7, by July 31. Info: www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.ca.
Visual artists called to enter work for an exhibition at the Fraser River Discovery Centre in connection with RiverFest in September. Works must be submitted by June 30. Information: www.artscouncilnewwest.org(see link under News).
Photographers called to enter the *click* photos of the fraser exhibition, hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre as part of RiverFest. This year’s theme is time. Photographers have until Aug. 15 to submit entries. See all the details at www.tinyurl.com/FraserClickInfo.
Tickets on sale for the Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival, coming Saturday, Aug. 6 to Deer Lake Park. Featuring Colin James, Frazey Ford and Cyril Neville and the Royal Southern Brotherhood, and many more. Info: www.burnabybluesfestival.com.
Tickets on sale for Chantal Keviazuk’s Hard Sail tour, coming to Massey Theatre, New Westminster, Nov. 4, www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.
Burnaby Art Gallery seeks people with a passion for art who are outgoing and friendly, to lead school tours through exhibitions in the gallery. A minimum of one day per week availability during daytime hours is required. Extensive training and orientation is provided. If interested, apply online at www.myvolunteerpage.com or call 604-297-4414.
Arts Council of New Westminster seeks volunteers to help promote the arts in the community. Positions and programs include ArtsToGo, New West Craft, social media team, finance and fundraising, marketing and media, membership and volunteer committee, office assistants, research assistants and more. See www.artscouncilnewwest.org/membership/volunteer/ for details and an online application form.
Newcomers’ Choir meets Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Open to everyone interested in improving their English-language or music skills, with an emphasis on multiculturalism and diversity. Free. See www.miusc.ca, or, for more, call 604-781-4704.
Enjoy singing? Burnaby Pacemakers Choir is looking for sopranos and altos. Music is light and varied. Choir rehearses on Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby, 604-298-4843 or 604-434-9737.
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.
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