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ON NOW To Saturday, March 2 Rabbit Hole, presented by the Vagabond Players at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, with Thursday to Saturday shows at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets $17 regular or $15 for seniors and youth. See www.
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Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba is bringing its Cuba Vibra! performance to the stage at Massey Theatre March 8. Tickets are on sale now.

ON NOW

To Saturday, March 2

Rabbit Hole, presented by the Vagabond Players at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, with Thursday to Saturday shows at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets $17 regular or $15 for seniors and youth. See www.vagabondplayers.ca or call 604-521-0412.

 

To Saturday, March 9

Horizons, a group exhibition of landscapes featuring the work of Deb Chaney, Jan Rankin, Wolfgang Vogt and Ronald Watt, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322.

 

To Sunday, March 24

Cloud Art: Paper Marbling by Candace Thayer-Coe, a Burnaby Art Gallery off-site exhibition at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

 

To Monday, March 25

How’s the Weather? Works from the Burnaby Art Gallery Collection, on display at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.

 

To Friday, March 29

AiR: Works by Anvil Centre and Solid Waste/Recycling Artists in residence, in the Community Art Space on the third floor of Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring work by Marzi Mosavarzadeh, Bronwyn Schuster, Katherine Soucie and Molly Marineau. Free, see www.anvilcentre.com.

 

To Saturday, April 20

Chapan Snares Rabbits, an exhibition of new works by Indigenous artist Michelle Sound at the Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., with artist’s talk on Tuesday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the gallery. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.

 

To Thursday, May 2

Green It Is!, an art show by New West Artists at the Network Hub, second floor, River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Open weekdays noon to 5 p.m., free to drop in. Info: www.newwestartists.com.

 

To Sunday, May 12

magnetic_T, an exhibition of works involving magnets, magnetism and magnetic fields, at New Westminster New Media Gallery, third floor, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca.

 

 

 

UPCOMING

 

Month of March

Homes in Our Community, an exhibition of work by kindergarten and Grade 1 students at Confederation Park Elementary School, at Burnaby Neighbourhood House north location, 4908 Hastings St. Open Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with opening reception Friday, March 1 from 6 to 8 p.m.

 

Friday, March 1

Friday Flicks at the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch, 7311 Kingsway, with Suffragette at 6:45 p.m. Drop in, no registration needed. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

White Noise, workshop performances of a new production by Savage Society, 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., free, but book seats through 604-521-5050 or www.ticketsnw.ca.

 

Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2

Kenny Robinson performs at Lafflines, 530 Columbia St., New West, 9 p.m. Friday and 8 p.m. Saturday. Info: www.thecolumbia.net/lafflines.

 

Saturday, March 2

First Saturday Open Studios, noon to 5 p.m. at 100 Braid Street Studios. Drop in to visit with artists, check out their work and enjoy refreshments while learning more about behind-the-scenes life at the studio. Free, all welcome. Info: www.100braidststudios.com.

Pecha Kucha New Westminster Vol. 22, at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St., in connection with innovation week. Drinks and music start at 7 p.m. in the theatre lobby; presentations start at 8 p.m. Tickets $7.50. Info: www.pechakucha/org/cities/new-westminster.

New West Craft, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at River Market, winter market featuring handmade goods by local makers, artists and crafters.

L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love), Gaetano Donizetti’s comic opera, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., p.m. Tickets: tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.

 

Sunday, March 3

New Westminster Symphony Orchestra performs at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., at 2 p.m., with concert featuring Bo Peng in Elgar’s Cello Concerto. By donation. Info: www.newwestsymphony.net.

ArtsToGo, a free arts workshop for children and families led by artist Merril Hall, noon to 3 p.m. at Royal City Centre. Info: www.acnw.ca/artstogo.

 

Monday, March 4

Meditation at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, 7 to 8 p.m., for new and experienced practitioners alike. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Cushions/seating provided on a first-come, first-served basis, or bring your own. By donation (suggested donation $10, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds). Register at www.eventbrite.ca (search for Meditation at The Gallery).

 

Tuesday, March 5

Librarians’ Choice: Genre Mash-up, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., with librarians offering up reviews of romance, sci-fi, adventure, fantasy, fiction and historical fiction titles. Free, but limited space; sign up at www.bpl.bc.ca/events or call 604-299-8955.

 

Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6

Chicago: High School Edition, presented by Burnaby South Secondary Theatre Company at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., with shows at 7 p.m. both nights, and 1 p.m. matinee on March 6. Tickets $15 adults, $12 students. School office: 604-296-6880

 

Wednesday, March 6

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring Nancy Newman. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

Hits Like a Girl, a preview performance of the songs and stories that will become Devon More’s fringe show for 2019, 7 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., part of Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays. Pay what you want. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.

 

Wednesday, March 6 to Friday, March 8

To Kill a Mockingbird, presented by Burnaby Central Secondary's theatre company at the school, 6011 Deer Lake Pkwy. Tickets $8 students/seniors, $12 regular. Tickets available at the door (cash) or by emailing carol.mann@burnabyschools.ca. Ages 10 and up.

 

Wednesday, March 6 to Sunday, March 31

Elements and Arraygraphy, featuring work by Olga Turok and Arthur Babiarz, at The Gallery at Queen’s Park, Centennial Lodge. Free admission, open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m., with Inter/action artist learning series session on Sunday, March 17 from 3 to 4 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org or 604-525-3244.

 

Thursday, March 7

Burnaby Neighbourhood House open mic night at the South Slope Community Hall, 5024 Rumble St., 7 to 9 p.m. Performers of all kinds welcome; arrive at 6:15 to sign up (first seven guaranteed a slot). Evening ends with a featured performance by singer-songwriter Ranj Singh. Info: www.burnabynh.ca or 604-431-0400. Admission by donation (suggested amount $4).

Rock the Salish Sea, with Holly Arntzen and Kevin Wright and the Wilds Band, featuring singers from Queen Elizabeth Elementary, doors at 6:30 p.m. and shows at 7 p.m., at Bethany Baptist Church, 22680 Westminster Hwy., Richmond (Hamilton neighbourhood). Info: www.artistresponseteam.com

 

Friday, March 8

Cuba Vibra!, presented by Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba, 7:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New West. Tickets $60/$50, plus service charges, www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.

Friday Flicks at the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch, 7311 Kingsway, with A League of Their Own at 6:20 p.m. Drop in, no registration needed. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

Recovery Blues Live at the Metro, 759 Carnarvon St., featuring Sue Foley and Rita Chiarelli in a special fundraiser for Westminster House. Info and tix: www.tinyurl.com/RecoveryBluesLive2019.

 

Friday, March 8 to Friday, March 15

Cinderella Waltz, presented by the Douglas College departments of theatre and stagecraft & event technology, at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.

 

Saturday, March 9

ABRA Cadabra, a tribute to the music of ABBA, an all-ages show at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 7:30 p.m. See www.tickets.nw.ca or call 604-521-5050.

Intercultural Women’s Writing Group celebrates International Women’s Day with a reading at 11 a.m. at the Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway. Free, no registration required. Just drop in. Info: www.culturechats.org.

 

Monday, March 11

Meditation at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, 7 to 8 p.m., for new and experienced practitioners alike. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Cushions/seating provided on a first-come, first-served basis, or bring your own. By donation (suggested donation $10, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds). Register at www.eventbrite.ca (search for Meditation at The Gallery).

 

Tuesday, March 12

Circle Game: Reimagining the Music of Joni Mitchell, an Arts Club on Tour performance at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050. Info: www.artsclub.com.

 

Wednesday, March 13

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring the Wild Blue Herons. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

Codenames, an all-woman sketch comedy adventure, part of Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Doors at 6:30 p.m., shows at 7 p.m. Pay what you want. Reserve at 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.

 

Wednesday, March 13 to Saturday, March 16

Broken Tailbone, presented by Carmen Aguirre, 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.

 

Thursday, March 14

Arts at One, a free concert at 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. (fourth floor north). This week: Barrie Barrington, piano, with German Sturm und Drang and Empfindsamkeit. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.

Opening reception for Lynne Cohen: These Walls, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., 7 to 9 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca or 604-297-4422.

Tellers of Short Tales, presented by the Royal City Literary Arts Society, 6 to 8 p.m. at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., Room 417, featuring Aislinn Hunter, plus open mic. Info: www.rclas.com.

 

Thursday, March 14 to Saturday, March 16

A Bedfull of Foreigners, presented by the Royal Canadian Theatre Company at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St., www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.

 

Friday, March 15

Friday Flicks at the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch, 7311 Kingsway, with Norma Rae at 6:35 p.m. Drop in, no registration needed. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

 

Friday, March 15 to Friday, March 22

7 Stories, presented by the Douglas College departments of theatre and stagecraft & event technology, at the Studio Theatre, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.

 

Friday, March 15 to Sunday, April 21

Lynne Cohen: These Walls, a photography exhibition as part of the Capture Photography Festival, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Special events include a curator’s talk on Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. and an In the BAG Family Sunday drop-in on Sunday, April 14, 1 to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca, 604-297-4422.

 

Saturday, March 16

Douglas College Choirs in Concert, directed by Eric Hannan, 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. General admission $15, seniors $10, students free. Tickets available at the door. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.

New West Craft, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at River Market, winter market featuring handmade goods by local makers, artists and crafters.

 

Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17

Circle Game: Reimagining the Music of Joni Mitchell, an Arts Club on Tour presentation at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., 8 p.m. Tickets: tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000, or see info at www.artsclub.com.

 

Saturday, March 16 to Saturday, April 6

Luminescence IV at Deer Lake Gallery. Opening night celebrations March 16, 8 to 10 p.m. VIP opening night passes, with priority access (7 p.m.) and special perks available through www.eventbrite.com starting Feb. 9, for $25. Gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave. See more at www.burnabyartscouncil.org or call 604-298-7322 for information.

 

Monday, March 18

Spring break Movie Monday at McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., with screening of Disney Nature’s Born in China at 2 p.m. and A Wrinkle in Time at 6:30 p.m. Free, no need to register, but arrive early as space is limited. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

 

Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 22

EVENT Magazine’s annual fundraising book sale, featuring new items every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the concourse at Douglas College’s New Westminster campus, in support of the college’s award-winning literary journal. Info: eventmagazine.ca.

 

Tuesday, March 19

Sound Bites concert series at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre, featuring Palo de Rosa with Latin and world music. Tickets $5, including coffee and dessert, tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.

 

Wednesday, March 20

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring Doe Bender. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

 

Thursday, March 21

Arts at One, a free concert at 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. (fourth floor north). This week: In Celebration of Women, featuring the music of innovative women composers of various times and cultures, with Stephanie Chua on piano and Veronique Mathieu on violin. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.

Jazz vocalist Kellylee Evans performs at 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.

In Their Words: A Royal City Reading Series, featuring Isabella Mori reading the work of Thomas King, Ana Thomassen reading C.S. Lewis and Deborah White reading Jane Austen, 6 to 8 p.m. at Anvil Centre, Room 411A. Info: www.rclas.com.

 

Friday, March 22

Friday Flicks at the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch, 7311 Kingsway, with the Eagle Huntress at 7 p.m. Drop in, no registration needed. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

Family movie matinee at Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway, featuring Winnie the Pooh (2011), 2 p.m. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

 

Saturday, March 23

West Coast Symphony Orchestra performs Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5 and other orchestral classics, 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. Admission by donation. Info: www.queensavenue.org.

Fit to Print and Fold: A Chapbook Workshop led by Kevin Spenst, 1 to 4 p.m. at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., Room 411A, offered by Royal City Literary Arts Society. Fee: $15 members, $25 non-members, plus $12 for supplies. Info: www.rclas.com.

 

Sunday, March 24

Country Gold, a tribute to country music legends Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Linda Ronstadt, 7 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets $54, but get $5 off if you buy before Feb. 15. Tickets at www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.

 

Monday, March 25

Spring break Movie Monday at McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., with screening of Incredibles 2 at 2 p.m. and Wonder at 6:30 p.m. Free, no need to register, but arrive early as space is limited. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

Puzzle, screening for Last Mondays at the Movies at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 7 p.m. Tickets $9, or $8 seniors/students, cash only at the door or www.ticketsnw.ca.

 

Wednesday, March 27

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring Ilhan Saferali. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

Music technology portfolio show, featuring work from the 2018 graduates of the music technology diploma program, noon to 4 p.m. at the Douglas College New Westminster campus concourse, 700 Royal Ave. Free. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.

 

Thursday, March 28

Arts at One, a free concert at 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. (fourth floor north). This week: student showcase concert. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.

Book launch for Pearls 38, at Douglas College Studio Theatre, 700 Royal Ave., presented by the department of creative writing, 7 p.m. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.

 

Friday, March 29

Friday Flicks at the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch, 7311 Kingsway, with Whip It at 6:40 p.m. Drop in, no registration needed. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

Family movie matinee at Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway, featuring the animated favourite Up, 2 p.m. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

Awards benefit concert, presented by the Douglas College music department, featuring the Douglas College choirs and concert band, to benefit the award fund for music students, 7:30 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north at the college, 700 Royal Ave. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for students, at the door. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.

 

Monday, April 1

Zappostrophe!, featuring the music of Frank Zappa, presented by the Douglas College music department, 7:30 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, 700 Royal Ave., general admission $10, seniors $5, students free. Tickets at the door. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.

 

Tuesday, April 2

An Evening of Jazz, featuring jazz from the Douglas College Dues Band, with special guests Impressions Big Band, 7:30 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, 700 Royal Ave. (fourth floor north), general admission $10, seniors $5, students free. Tickets at the door. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.

 

Wednesday, April 3

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring The Hot Mommas. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

 

Thursday, April 4

Arts at One, a free concert at 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. (fourth floor north). This week: student showcase concert, featuring the Long & McQuade Student Recognition Awards. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.

Burnaby Neighbourhood House open mic night at the South Slope Community Hall, 5024 Rumble St., 7 to 9 p.m. Performers of all kinds welcome; arrive at 6:15 to sign up (first seven guaranteed a slot). Evening ends with a featured performance by pianist Matthew Stewart. Info: www.burnabynh.ca or 604-431-0400. Admission by donation (suggested amount $4).

Current Sound Waves VIII, featuring outstanding projects by music technology diploma grads and performances by the Douglas College fusion bands, 7:30 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, 700 Royal Ave., fourth floor north, free admission. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.

 

 

Thursday, April 4 to Saturday, April 20

Singin’ in the Rain, presented by Royal City Musical Theatre at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets $49 adults, $39 seniors and students, or $19 for children under 13. Info: www.royalcitymusical.theatre.com. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.

 

Saturday, April 6

First Saturday Open Studios, noon to 5 p.m. at 100 Braid Street Studios. Drop in to visit with artists, check out their work and enjoy refreshments while learning more about behind-the-scenes life at the studio. Free, all welcome. Info: www.100braidststudios.com.

Student composition concert, presented by Douglas College music department, 7:30 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, 700 Royal Ave., fourth floor north. Admission free. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.

 

 

Tuesday, April 9 to Friday, April 12

Alley Theatre’s The Good Bride, 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.

 

Wednesday, April 10

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring The Milk Crate Bandits. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

 

Saturday, April 13

Exploring the Poetry of Place, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Anvil Centre, Room 417, a workshop led by Alan Hill, New Westminster’s poet laureate. Fee: $15 for members of Royal City Literary Arts Society; $25 for non-members. Info: www.rclas.com. Register by emailing secretary@rclas.com.

 

Wednesday, April 17

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring Miles Black playing Oscar Peterson’s Easter Suite. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

 

Wednesday, April 24

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring Dylan Cramer. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

 

Thursday, April 25

Menopause The Musical, 7:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.

 

Thursday, April 25 to Saturday, June 25

Amelia Douglas Gallery, with the Douglas College Institute of Urban Ecology, presents Greenlinks 2019, featuring insect photography by Tamara Sale. Opening reception April 25, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., with live music, refreshments and cash bar. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.

 

Saturday, April 27

Force of Nature, a concert by the Amabilis Singers featuring musical depictions of the power of nature, at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. Tickets $25 adults and seniors, $15 for secondary school students, free for children under 12. Tickets through choir members, at www.eventbrite.ca or by calling 604-897-7258.

 

Tuesday, April 30

Sound Bites concert series at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre, featuring Stephanie Pedraza with flamenco music and dance. Tickets $5, including coffee and dessert, tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.

 

Wednesday, May 1

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring Adele M. Wilding. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

 

Saturday, May 4

The West Coast Symphony Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. for Music at Queens, Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., by donation. Info: www.queensavenue.org.

First Saturday Open Studios, noon to 5 p.m. at 100 Braid Street Studios. Drop in to visit with artists, check out their work and enjoy refreshments while learning more about behind-the-scenes life at the studio. Free, all welcome. Info: www.100braidststudios.com.

 

Wednesday, May 8

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring Saul Berson. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

 

Wednesday, May 15

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring Cecile Larochelle. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

 

Wednesday, May 22

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring Bill Runge. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

 

Wednesday, May 22 and Saturday, May 25

Hako, a multi-disciplinary dance experience presented by Ouro Collective and Tangible at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.

 

Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26

Don’t Stop Believin’, a concert by the Maple Leaf Singers, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New West. Tickets (on sale March 1) at www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.

 

Tuesday, May 28

Sound Bites concert series at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre, featuring the Celtic sounds of Blackthorn. Tickets $5, including coffee and dessert, tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.

 

Wednesday, May 29

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring Glenn Chatten. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

 

Wednesday, June 5

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring Angela Verbrugge. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

 

Wednesday, June 12

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring Bryn Kinders. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

 

Wednesday, June 19

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring Neil Gray. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

 

Thursday, June 20 to Saturday, June 22

Live at the ’Bolt: Persistence, an evening of multi-disciplinary women performers at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., 8 p.m., tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.

 

Wednesday, June 26

Jazz Evensong, 8 p.m. at The Sanctuary at Brentwood, Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, featuring Conrad Good. Donations welcome in the “thanks bucket” in support of performers. Info: www.brentwoodpc.ca.

 

 

ONGOING

Tickets on sale starting March 1 for Burnaby Blues + Roots Fest, featuring Feist, Lord Huron, Dan Mangan and more, 1 to 10 p.m. at Deer Lake Park on Saturday, Aug. 10. Earlybird single tickets $50, regular price tickets $60, four-pac,k tickets $200, day-of-show single tickets $70. See www.burnabybluesfestival.com for info or buy tickets through www.ticketmaster.ca, 1-855-985-5000.

 

Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! is taking applications from young performers aged nine to 19 for this summer’s musical theatre sessions at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver. Session 1 runs July 2 to 25; Session 2 runs Aug. 6 to 29. Info and registration: www.theimpresario.ca.

 

Writers Meet-Up, hosted by local writing organization The Other Eleven Months, Wednesdays from 5 to 8:50 p.m. at the Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.

 

Gentlemen of Fortune Chorus is looking for new men to join the a cappella group, focused on singing in barbershop harmony style. The chorus has moved to Burnaby and now meets Tuesday evenings at 7:25 p.m. at Cliff Avenue United Church, 1600 Cliff Ave. Interested potential singers and guests are always welcome at rehearsals (enter rehearsal hall from rear parking lot). See www.gof.bc.ca for details.

 

Call for artists to lead Hyack Festival Association neighbourhood float workshops, to help neighbourhood groups design and build floats for the Hyack International Parade in May. Submissions from artists are due by Feb. 15. See all the details at www.artscouncilnewwest.org.

 

Write On!, the Royal City Literary Arts Society’s annual writing contest, with cash prizes in fiction, non-fiction and poetry categories. Deadline April 1, 2019. Info and full submission details at www.rclas.com.

 

Life drawing sessions, Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the New West Artists/Royal City Arts Alliance gallery at 712C 12th St. Bring your own drawing tools and paper; cost $2. Hosted by Lavana La Brey. RSVP at 604-525-4566 or email lavanalabrey6@gmail.com.

 

Artisans and craftspeople are invited to take part in 2019 New West Craft markets, running the first and third Saturday of every month at River Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info and application: www.tinyurl.com/NewWestCraft2019.

 

Artists in the Boro is seeking applications for six-week exhibitions in the Art in the Atrium gallery space at Queensborough Community Centre. For submission information and to apply, see www.tinyurl.com/ArtInTheAtrium2019.

 

Queens Avenue United Church Bell Ringers welcomes new adult members who can read music. The group meets Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Call Virginia at 604-597-3894 or email musicatqueens@gmail.com.

 

Auditions for Maple Leaf Singers on now. The dynamic show chorus performs more than 15 times a year and rehearses Monday evenings at Burnaby Lake Pavilion. All welcome to audition. Cal 778-245-4445 or email joinus@mapleleafsingers.com. Info: www.mapleleafsingers.com.

 

Artists invited to display work in the New West Artists' new community gallery at 712C 12th St., New Westminster. Terms can be three months (January to March, April to June) or on a monthly basis. Contact president@newwestartists.com, with the subject line RCAA GALLERY PARTICIPATION 2019/Artist Name.

 

Women invited to send submissions to Caitlin Press for BIG: Thoughts on a Plus-Size Life, an anthology of writing from women of all ages, orientations, colours and backgrounds. Non-fiction works between 2,000 and 4,000 words are invited. See www.tinyurl.com/CaitlinPressPlusSize for the full submission details. Submissions are open now and ongoing until April 1, 2019.

 

Circuit Fridays, featuring underground house music with DJ’s Darius Kramer, Dezyman and Hixz, with special guests, the second and last Friday of the month at Magnetiq Nightclub, 27 Church St., $10 at the door, doors 9:30 p.m.

 

Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meets Tuesdays at Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave. Info: 604-522-7468 or burnabyfolkdance.org.

 

Queen’s Academy offers a non-profit musical theatre program in Burnaby for children aged two to 12. Registration now open at queensacademy.weebly.com.

 

Volunteers required to help the Burnaby Arts Council in a variety of capacities, including gallery attendants for Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info and application: www.tinyurl.com/BACGalleryVolunteers.

 

Dance and laugh the night away with round dance and/or square dance lessons. Round dancing is choreographed ballroom dancing done in a circle; lessons Sunday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Charles Rummel Hall, 3630 Lozells Ave. Modern square dancing is done to modern music with groups of eight people in a square; lessons Tuesdays from 7 to 8:20 p.m. at the Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion, 6871 Roberts St. Couples and singles welcome, no special clothes required. For info, contact Pat at 604-521-7497.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Singers of all ages, children and adults, are invited to take part in The Big Sing Metro Vancouver as part of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, April 27 at Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza. Rehearsals to run through songs and choreography will be held April 7 in Coquitlam, April 14 in Vancouver, April 16 in North Vancouver and April 24 in Surrey. For information, songs and all the details, see www.vcbf.ca.

 

Email entertainment listings to jmaclellan@newwestrecord.ca.