ON NOW
To Sunday, May 8
Arts Alive 2016, an exhibition of work by secondary school students from the Burnaby school district, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca or 604-297-4422.
To Sunday, May 29
HighPower: Unfolding Beauty from Destruction, solo exhibition by local artist Kathleen Forsythe, Gallery at Queen’s Park. Gallery is open 1 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays to Sundays. The exhibition features digitally composed abstract expressionist paintings inspired by the debris from explosions at the High Power Lab at B.C. Hydro’s R&D division in Surrey. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
To Tuesday, May 31
Plaskett Gallery presents: My Faces on Canvas, by artist Tajah Olson. Gallery open Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment, Plaskett Gallery in Massey Theatre complex, 735 Eighth Ave.
To Saturday, June 4
Ron Simmer’s infinity room, A Night Walk in Falling Snow, is open at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., until June 4 – extended by popular demand. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
To Sunday, June 5
Germinal, an exhibition at the New Media Gallery at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring six international artists, with works focusing on transformation. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca.
To Saturday, June 11
Rhythms and Energy of Nature, featuring semi-abstract landscapes by Madelyn Hamilton, with opening reception April 21 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 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 upper gallery until May 19, then expanding to the lower gallery May 20 to June 12. With In the BAG Family Sunday program June 12; opening reception May 19, artist tour May 21, and a full-day art studio for homelearners on June 3. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
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.
UPCOMING
Friday, May 6
Spark: An Expo of Youth Arts, runs 6 to 9 p.m. in the Queensborough Community Centre, indoors and outdoors, featuring art in a variety of performing and visual disciplines by local youth. Info: 604-525-7388.
Still/Falling by Rachel Aberle, a Green Thumb Theatre family show for ages 12 and up. Presented by Anvil Centre, 7 p.m., 777 Columbia St., New Westminster. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $5 for children under five (plus service charges). Tickets at ticketsnw.ca.
Saturday, May 7
Music by the River, featuring guitar duo Emma and Roland Nipp, at River Market, noon to 2 p.m. Free, donations welcome. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Sunday, May 8
ArtsToGo, a collage workshop with Sarah Davidson, presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, noon to 3 p.m. at Royal City Centre. Free hands-on workshop for kids and their families. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
New Westminster Symphony Orchestra Mother’s Day concert, 2 p.m., Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Admission is by donation.
Concert and Cake – A High Tea Family Affair, 1:30 p.m. at River Market, featuring an afternoon of live performances and delicious treats, La Perla Ballroom. Includes a photo booth, door prizes, a silent action and more. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for guests aged six to 12, and free for children under five. Ticket includes high tea and concert put together by VanDeca Singers and teachers and students from Music Box New Westminster.
Music by the River, featuring singer-songwriter Ranj Singh, at River Market, noon to 2 p.m. Free, donations welcome. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Tuesday, May 10
Get It Out: A Writer’s Guide to the Submissions of Literary Works for Publication with Jami Macarty, 7 to 9 p.m., Arts Council of New West, Gallery in Queen’s Park. RCLAS members $15; non-members $25. For details and payment options go to https://rclas.com/2016/04/18/733/.
Tuesday, May 10 to Saturday, May 14
Cinderella, presented by the Byrne Creek Theatre Company at Byrne Creek Secondary School, 7777 18th St., with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical. Curtain at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 students, $12 teachers, $14 regular at the door, or pre-order and save $2. Call the office at 604-296-6885.
Thursday, May 12
Spoken Ink, featuring authors Farida Somjee and Mallee Stanley, 8 p.m. at Wings Pub and Grill, 6879 Kingsway, part of the ongoing Burnaby Writers’ Society reading series. Info: www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com or [email protected].
Saturday, May 14
Shine-Time Music Olympics, a Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Tiny Tots concert featuring Let Your Music Shine With Lisa and Linda, at the Anvil Centre. Two concerts: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets through www.ticketsnw.ca.
Saturday, May 14 to Saturday, June 4
Capturing the Essence, a new exhibition of abstract landscape work by Irma Soltonovich and Jenn Williamson, at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception at 2 p.m. May 14. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Sunday, May 15
Vancouver Men’s Chorus performs at 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., as part of the Music at Queens concert series. Tickets $20 regular, $15 students/seniors, $10 children. Info: www.queensavenue.org or 604-522-1606.
Music by the River, featuring guitarist Masa Ichigo, at River Market, noon to 2 p.m. Free, donations welcome. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Classical Indian vocal concert, presented by students of the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation, 2 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., free, but limited space, so reserve by calling 604-299-8955 or online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Tuesday, May 17
Culture Chats, a neighbourhood intercultural book club, meets 6 to 8 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: Fiona, [email protected] or www.facebook.com/culturechatsburnabybookclub.
Wednesday, May 18 to Saturday, May 21
Three Lectures on the North, presented by Theatre Replacement and Rough House Productions at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Info: www.theatrereplacement.org. Tickets: tickets.shadboltcentre.com or call 604-205-3000.
Friday, May 20
Gilding the Moon drawing workshop with artist Natasha Broad, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Arts Council of New Westminster, Queen’s Park. Tickets are $60 (including supplies tht you get to take home) and are available at www.eventbrite.com under Gilding the Moon. Learn to gild and draw while using the phases of the moon as your guide.
Sunday, May 22
Music by the River, featuring Norine Braun’s blues-folk-soul music, at River Market, noon to 2 p.m. Free, donations welcome. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Saturday, May 28
Music by the River, featuring Australian singer-songwriter-guitarist Sam Cave, at River Market, noon to 2 p.m. Free, donations welcome. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Movie Magic, a Maple Leaf Singers concert at Massey Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 general, $10 children 12 and under. Call 604-985-1489 or 604-496-1463 or buy through www.ticketsnw.ca.
Sunday, May 29
Movie Magic, a Maple Leaf Singers concert at Massey Theatre, 2 p.m. Tickets $20 general, $10 children 12 and under. Call 604-985-1489 or 604-496-1463 or buy through www.ticketsnw.ca.
Sunday, June 5
ArtsToGo, a workshop presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, noon to 3 p.m. at Royal City Centre. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
ONGOING
Auditions for the Alchemy Theatre/Vagabond Players summer theatre production of Taming of the Shrew are coming May 14, 15 and 19. To book an audition time, check all the details at www.vagabondplayers.ca under Auditions, and email [email protected].
Registration underway for Mini Masters, visual arts lessons for kids aged three to five, with parent participation. There will be three six-week sessions – Mondays starting May 16, Wednesdays starting May 18 and Fridays starting May 20. Sign up via www.artscouncilnewwest.org/minimasters. All supplies included in $55 fee.
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.
Arts Council of New Westminster seeks volunteers to join its special project committee to plan celebrations for Canada’s 150th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the arts council. See www.artscouncilnewwest.org for details.
Solo and duo performers sought to perform as part of the Arts Council of New Westminster’s Music by the River series, running weekends at River Market. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org/music-by-the-river/.
Camp Kerry Community Choir, a non-traditional choir intended to create an inclusive community for those dealing with illness, loss and grief, invites members for its spring (May 5 to June 23) session, Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Register at www.campkerry.org or call 604-553-4663.
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.
Bonsor Singin’ Seniors, a four-part harmony choir based in the Bonsor Recreation Centre, needs a volunteer accompanist. Choir rehearses from September through June, Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m., and performs several concerts and seniors’ care centres in December and May/June. If you can help, call Christine Leston at 604-516-0277 or email [email protected].
Newcomers’ Choimeets 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.
Email entertainment listings to [email protected].
