ON NOW
To Friday, May 31
Three Visions: Walking in New West, featuring works by Sheri Lynn Seitz, James Lash and Dan Tell, at the Community Art Space at Anvil Centre (third floor at 777 Columbia St.). Free.
How Nude is Too Nude?, an exhibition of work by Tom Morgan at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Gallery open during performances at Massey Theatre, by appointment and during regular hours from Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
To Saturday, June 1
Mrs. Williams: Homage to a Homemaker, an exhibition by artists Melanie Thompson and Judith Barnett at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322.
To Sunday, June 2
INSPIRED, a pop-up exhibition featuring the work of Queen’s Park Preschool students, at the Gallery at Queen’s Park. Gallery open Wednesday, 1 to 8 p.m., and Thursday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.acnw.ca or 604-525-3244.
To Sunday, June 9
Arts Alive and Transitions, two exhibitions showcasing the work of Burnaby students, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. With In the BAG Family Sunday drop-in on June 9, 1 to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Saturday, June 15
Amelia Douglas Gallery, with the Douglas College Institute of Urban Ecology, presents Greenlinks 2019, featuring insect photography by Tamara Sale. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
UPCOMING
Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 2
100 Braid Street Studios holds its fifth anniversary and celebration, marking the opening of its new second-floor space, with a soiree on Friday evening, 7 to 10 p.m., a First Saturday Open Studios and art show event on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., a concert by Quayside Voices and Fifth Street on Saturday night, and a Fusion Arts Day on Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. Info: www.100braidststudios.com.
Month of June
Cabins/Raven Sun, new art exhibition featuring paintings by local artist Darleyne Jeff and Kathy Wood, at Burnaby Neighbourhood House north location, 4908 Hastings St., open Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open house and meet-the-artist event Friday, June 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 1
QUINTEssential A Cappella, a concert by Quayside Voices and Fifth Street at 100 Braid Street Studios, part of the studio’s fifth anniversary celebrations and grand opening of the new second-floor space (which will be open for tours during intermission), 7:30 p.m. Tickets free for children 12 and under, $15 for students and $25 general. Info: www.quaysidevoices.com, or buy tickets through www.brownpapertickets.com.
Vagabond Players Youth Theatre Program is offering a series of theatre improv and theatre skills workshops on Saturdays in June. Today’s session: Let’s Find the Light – a lighting workshop. Workshops run from 2 to 6 p.m., for participants aged 10 to 13, at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park. There’s a drop-in fee of $10. Info: vpsytp@gmail.com.
Saturday, June 1 to Friday, June 21
Tatanka: Buffalo Skull Art, by artist Kim Soo Goodtrack, at Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New West. Gallery open Tuesday to Saturday 1 to 5 p.m., by appointment or during productions at the theatre. Info: www.masseytheatre.com or 604-517-5900.
Sunday, June 2
Kismet, in concert style, featuring the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra and Royal City Musical Theatre, 2 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Admission by donation at the door. Info: www.newwestsymphony.net.
ArtsToGo, a free family workshop, noon to 3 p.m. at Royal City Centre, featuring a fun paper projects for kids. Info: www.acnw.ca/artstogo.
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.
The Chronicles of Canete, part of Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, 7 p.m., doors at 6:30 p.m., pay what you want. Reservations recommended at 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Wednesday, June 5 to Sunday, June 30
NWSS grad exhibition, Our Journey to Here, at the Gallery at Queen’s Park. Gallery open Wednesday, 1 to 8 p.m., and Thursday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Opening reception June 5, 6 to 8 p.m. Graduation reception Thursday, June 27, 6 to 8 p.m. Info: www.acnw.ca or 604-525-3244.
Thursday, June 6 to Saturday, June 29
The Melville Boys, Norm Foster’s modern Canadian classic presented by the Vagabond Players at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Shows Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets $17, or $15 for seniors and youth. Previews June 6 and 7, $12. Tickets: Call 604-521-0412 or buy through www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets.
Friday, June 7
What-a-Theatre presents three comedies at the Cameron community centre, 9523 Cameron St., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Who’s on First, Knock on Woody and Frazier – Kissing Cousins. Admission free. Info: 604-421-5225.
Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8
Footprints, presented by Shadbolt Centre’s Youth in Motion Dance Company in the Studio Theatre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $12, tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.
Saturday, June 8
Summertime Blues, the Burnaby Potters’ guild show and sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Capitol Hill Hall, 361 South Howard Ave., at Hastings. Info: http://burnabypottersguild.yolasite.com/
Vagabond Players Youth Theatre Program is offering a series of theatre improv and theatre skills workshops on Saturdays in June. Today’s session: Let’s Create – the joy of making something out of nothing, or how to make props and costumes. Workshops run from 2 to 6 p.m., for participants aged 10 to 13, at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park. There’s a drop-in fee of $10. Info: vpsytp@gmail.com.
Tuesday, June 11
First Nations 101, a talk with author Lynda Gray, 7 p.m. at the New Westminster Public Library, in celebration of National Indigenous History Month. Info: www.nwpl.ca. Register at 604-527-4660.
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.
NWSS Music presents June Revue, featuring bands, choirs, strings, jazz ensembles, and special guest Cassius Khan (tabla player and vocalist). Tickets $12, kids 12 and under free. Call 604-521-5050 to book kids’ tickets, or buy regular tickets online at www.ticketsnw.ca.
Summer Block Party, in the Town Square at UniverCity, featuring music by jazz vocalist Kaya Kurz, food truck fare and games in the square. Info: http://univercity.ca/events-calendar/
Summer concert preview, a live show offering a sneak peek at some of the offerings in New Westminster this summer, featuring Sam Chimes, Sydney Beau and Jeff Neufeld, 11:30 a.m. at Old Crow Coffee Shop, 655 Front St. Concert produced jointly by the Arts Council of New Westminster, the Downtown BIA and Tourism New Westminster.
Friday, June 14
City Stage New West Sips ‘n’ Scripts series presents Mae West’s Sex, part of its Censored: Forbidden Classics of the Wicked Stage series, 7 p.m. at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Audience members can watch or take part in the reading alongside professional actors. Free, but limited seating, so register ahead at www.tinyurl.com/SipsScriptsAnvil2019 or call 604-527-4640.
Saturday, June 15
Vagabond Players Youth Theatre Program is offering a series of theatre improv and theatre skills workshops on Saturdays in June. Today’s session: Let’s Move, or How to Move on Stage and Not Get Hurt (includes stage fighting). Workshops run from 2 to 6 p.m., for participants aged 10 to 13, at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park. There’s a drop-in fee of $10. Info: vpsytp@gmail.com.
Tuesday, June 16
Solo with the Polo, blue pencil sessions with poet laureate Alan Hill, at the New West Artists gallery, 712C 12th St., 7:15 to 9 p.m. Email alanhill@rclas.com to book a free 20-minute spot. Bring two poems. Open to poets of all levels; beginners welcome.
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.
Summer Block Party, in the Town Square at UniverCity, featuring music by Caden Knudson, food truck fare and games in the square. Info: http://univercity.ca/events-calendar/
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.
Friday, June 21
National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration 2019, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Moody Park, featuring performances by Smokey Valley, Uzume Taiko, Urban Kwakwaka’wakw Group, Ache Brasil, Ronnie Dean Harris, Butterflies in Spirit and storytelling by Teepee Theatre, plus arts and crafts, info booths and more. No tickets; just drop by.
Saturday, June 22
Indigenous Culture Conversation with Brandon Gabriel (Kwelexwecten), 2 to 4 p.m., looking at the Indigenous Artistic Resurgence in B.C. and Beyond. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org. Free, but sign up through www.eventbrite.ca.
Vagabond Players Youth Theatre Program is offering a series of theatre improv and theatre skills workshops on Saturdays in June. Today’s session: Let’s Audition – how to get that part. Workshops run from 2 to 6 p.m., for participants aged 10 to 13, at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park. There’s a drop-in fee of $10. Info: vpsytp@gmail.com.
Sunday, June 23
A New West Summer Night’s Dream, a free community event to mark the solstice, featuring the Noxious Obs marching band, plus performances throughout the ravine by local artists including poet laureate Alan Hill, guitarist Peter Zaenker, guitar-fiddle duet of Madeleine Elkins and Clarice Scop, circus artists Lorynne Machado and Dayna Hoffman, cellist Claire Dresselhuis and a variety of students and groups from NWSS. Free. Meet at 8 p.m. at the Canada Games Pool Parking lot for procession into the ravine – wear your whimsical summer costumes and carry a lantern. Info: newwestdreamteam@gmail.com.
Monday, June 24
You Are Here: A Come From Away Story, screening at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., as part of the Last Mondays at the Movies Series. Doors at 6:30 p.m., movie at 7 p.m. Tickets $9 general, or $8 students/seniors, available at the door (cash only) or online in advance at www.ticketsnw.ca. Info: www.acnw.ca/movies.
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.
Summer Block Party, in the Town Square at UniverCity, featuring music by Stringz Aloud, food truck fare and games in the square. Info: http://univercity.ca/events-calendar/
Saturday, June 29
Vagabond Players Youth Theatre Program is offering a series of theatre improv and theatre skills workshops on Saturdays in June. Today’s session: Let’s Celebrate. Workshops run from 2 to 6 p.m., for participants aged 10 to 13, at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park. There’s a drop-in fee of $10. Info: vpsytp@gmail.com.
Sunday, June 30
Symphony in the Park returns to Deer Lake Park, with prelude show by VSO Orchestral Institute students at 6 p.m., and the VSO at 7 p.m. Free. Bring a picnic dinner and blanket, and spend an evening in the park. Parking is limited, so transit, walking or cycling is recommended. Info: www.burnaby.ca/vso.
Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29
Drum making workshop with Kwelexwecten (Brandon Gabriel), with hands-on instruction in the contemporary method of Coast Salish drum making, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Cost $150 per person. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322.
Thursday, Oct. 10
SOLD OUT. Conversations with Nick Cave, an evening of talk and music with the Australian music icon, at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Tickets $112.50, $91.50 and $79.50, including service charges and fees.Info: www.nickcave.com.
Friday, Oct. 11
City Stage New West Sips ‘n’ Scripts series presents Mrs. Warren’s Profession, part of its Censored: Forbidden Classics of the Wicked Stage series, 7 p.m. at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Audience members can watch or take part in the reading alongside professional actors. Free, but limited seating, so register ahead at www.tinyurl.com/SipsScriptsAnvil2019 or call 604-527-4640.
ONGOING
Calling all artists: New Westminster Environmental Partners is calling for artists to create work inspired by the Brunette River and its tributaries, for an exhibition at the Plaskett Gallery in March 2020. Artists working in all mediums are invited to submit. For info, email thenwep@gmail.com.
Calling all poets: Submissions sought for a new poetry anthology, A Journey across New Westminster by Word: A Poetry of Place, by New West poet laureate Alan Hill in partnership with the City of New Westminster’s arts services department. Deadline June 21, 4:30 p.m. See www.tinyurl.com/NWPoetryofPlace2019 for details.
Registration now open for Royal City Musical Theatre’s Summer Musical Theatre Academy, for ages 12 to 18, July 8 to 13 at Massey Theatre, $300 for the week. Info and registration: www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com.
Artists called to take part in a group exhibition during the opening night of RiverFest 2019 (coming up Sept. 18 and 19) in the rotunda at Fraser River Discovery Centre. Theme: the working river and its natural environment. Submissions will be accepted up to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 28. For full details, see www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Burnaby Arts Council seeks volunteers to help out with its fundraising 50-50 draw at the Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival on Saturday, Aug. 10. For full details, see www.tinyurl.com/BACBluesVolunteers2019.
Call for musicians to take part in the Arts Council of New Westminster’s summer music programming. The arts council strives for diversity and inclusion, so artists on the LGBTQ spectrum, artists of colour, non-binary artists, Indigenous artists and artists with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Details and application: www.acnw.ca/music.
New Westminster Photography Club meets on the first and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 7 p.m. at Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park. Info: www.nwphoto.org.
Tickets on sale 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-pack 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.
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. Now outdoors for the summer season. 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.
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.
Email entertainment listings to jmaclellan@newwestrecord.ca.
