ON NOW
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.
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.
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.
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. Tickets: Call 604-521-0412 or buy through www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets.
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. Graduation reception Thursday, June 27, 6 to 8 p.m. Info: www.acnw.ca or 604-525-3244.
To Friday, July 26
Cityscapes, an exhibition by Artists in the Boro, in the Art in the Atrium gallery space at the Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave.
To Sunday, Aug. 11
Harry Grunsky: The Tree, a Burnaby Art Gallery off-site exhibition at the Burnaby Public Library’s Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch at 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca
To Monday, Aug. 12
Full Circle Collective: Passage of Time, a Burnaby Art Gallery off-site exhibition at McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
UPCOMING
Friday, June 7
Friday Flicks, featuring Indian Horse, 6:40 p.m. at the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch in recognition of National Aboriginal History Month. Drop in; no registration required. Free. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
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.
Earth Voices: Songs for Our Planet, the B.C. Girls Choir in concert at the Salvation Army Cariboo Hill Temple, 7195 Cariboo Rd., 7:30 p.m. Tickets at www.eventbrite.ca and at the door.
Saturday, June 8 to Saturday, June 29
Distant Tales: an exhibition of work by Fiona Tang and Kathleen McGiveron, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Open reception Saturday, June 8 from noon to 4 p.m. Special Spoken Ink reading night, on the theme of Writing Through Art, on Saturday, June 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322.
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.
Life Drawing, with nude model, at the New West Artists Gallery, 712C 12th St., 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Non-instructional; bring easel and art supplies. Drop-in fee $12. RSVP to Lavana, lavanalabrey6@gmail.com or 604-525-4566.
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.
Stuffy the Whale, a new play in development by Ira Cooper, aimed at young audiences, onstage at the Heritage Grill back room as part of Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays. Children and teens welcome. Show at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Pay what you want; reservations recommended at 604-759-0819.Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed
Thursday, June 13
Tellers of Short Tales, with host Janet Kvammen and featured author Cynthia Sharp, part of the Royal City Literary Arts Society’s program of monthly readings designed to engage fans of the short story genre with emerging and published short story writers, including open mic, in Room 411B at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., 6 to 8 p.m. Info: www.rclas.com.
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.
Friday Flicks, featuring Rabbit-Proof Fence, 6:40 p.m. at the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch in recognition of National Aboriginal History Month. Drop in; no registration required. Free. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
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.
What’s Your Story?, a workshop offered by the Royal City Literary Arts Society with Caitlin Hicks, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 417 at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. $15 for members, $25 for non-members. See www.rclas.com for info, or email secretary@rclas.com to register.
Art of the Garden, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Van Dop Gallery, featuring the work of Keith Rice-Jones and Violet Finvers, 421 Richmond St. Info: www.vandopgallery.com or 604-521-7887.
New West Craft, artisan market on the boardwalk outside River Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
F Is For Funny: The South Asian Edition, featuring headliners Ash Dhawan and Al Hassam and a lineup of other emerging and experienced comics, 8 p.m. at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St. Tickets at www.ticketstonight.ca.
Chalk Art Experience, a festival of chalk art, live music, food trucks and more, outside Bonsor Recreation Complex, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Free. Info: www.burnaby.ca/chalkart.
Sunday, June 16
Opera for a Sunday Afternoon, featuring highlights from Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier, presented by Burnaby Lyric Opera at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets $15, buy through tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.
The Flame New West Reignited, an evening of storytelling and music at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 7 p.m., featuring stories by Alan Hill, Marilyn Norry, Allan Morgan, Lindsay Lewis and Helen Schneiderman, with guest musician D Fretter, hosted by Laura Drummond.
Tuesday, June 18
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/
The Concert That Might Have Been, part of Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Show at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Pay what you want; reservations recommended at 604-759-0819. (Show rescheduled from May 22.) Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed
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.
Thursday, June 20
Opening reception for Women’s Work: New Acquisitions at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., 7 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
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.
Friday Flicks, featuring Smoke Signals, 6:50 p.m., at the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch in recognition of National Aboriginal History Month. Drop in; no registration required. Free. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Century House Ukulele Orchestra performs its free spring concert, featuring classic country tunes, 7 p.m. at Century House, 620 Eighth St. All welcome.
Friday, June 21 to Sunday, Aug. 25
Women’s Work: New Acquisitions, a new exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., featuring some of the new work by women that has been acquired by the gallery. Curator’s tour on Sunday, June 23 at 2 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
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.
Tuesday, June 25
Life Drawing, with nude model, at the New West Artists Gallery, 712C 12th St., 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Non-instructional; bring easel and art supplies. Drop-in fee $12. RSVP to Lavana, lavanalabrey6@gmail.com or 604-525-4566.
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/
CODENAMES comedy, an all-female, all-funny sketch and improv extravaganza, part of Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Show at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Pay what you want; reservations recommended at 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Friday, June 28
Friday Flicks, featuring Atanarjuat, the Fast Runner, 5:30 p.m. at the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch in recognition of National Aboriginal History Month. Drop in; no registration required. Free. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
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.
Friday, July 5
Friday Flicks: In honour of Burnaby Pride, the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch is hosting a series of Friday night movie screenings through the summer. Screenings are free; no registration is needed. Tonight: Moonlight, 6:30 p.m. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Saturday, July 6
New West Craft, artisan market on the boardwalk outside River Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New West Craft summer Night Market, featuring more than 75 vendors and artisans, outside on the boardwalk and inside at River Market, plus live music and more, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Friday, July 12
Friday Flicks: In honour of Burnaby Pride, the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch is hosting a series of Friday night movie screenings through the summer. Screenings are free; no registration is needed. Tonight: But I’m a Cheerleader, 6:50 p.m. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Friday, July 19
Friday Flicks: In honour of Burnaby Pride, the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch is hosting a series of Friday night movie screenings through the summer. Screenings are free; no registration is needed. Tonight: Love, Simon, 6:30 p.m. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Saturday, July 20
New West Craft, artisan market on the boardwalk outside River Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, July 26
Friday Flicks: In honour of Burnaby Pride, the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch is hosting a series of Friday night movie screenings through the summer. Screenings are free; no registration is needed. Tonight: Call Me By Your Name, 6:10 p.m. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Friday, Aug. 2
Friday Flicks: In honour of Burnaby Pride, the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch is hosting a series of Friday night movie screenings through the summer. Screenings are free; no registration is needed. Tonight: Carol, 6:20 p.m. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Saturday, Aug. 3
New West Craft, artisan market on the boardwalk outside River Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 9
Friday Flicks: In honour of Burnaby Pride, the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch is hosting a series of Friday night movie screenings through the summer. Screenings are free; no registration is needed. Tonight: The Danish Girl, 6:20 p.m. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Friday, Aug. 16
Friday Flicks: In honour of Burnaby Pride, the Burnaby Public Library’s Tommy Douglas branch is hosting a series of Friday night movie screenings through the summer. Screenings are free; no registration is needed. Tonight: Pride, 6:15 p.m. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Saturday, Aug. 17
New West Craft, artisan market on the boardwalk outside River Market, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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
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.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Shaun Majumder’s HATE Tour, featuring the Canadian comedian in his new stand-up show tackling themes of intolerance and prejudice, 8 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets $45, plus service charges, through www.ticketstonight.ca.
ONGOING
Royal City Literary Arts Society is calling for submissions for the sixth annual Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry, open to books of poetry (not chapbooks) published in Canada, in English, in 2018. Cash prizes of $500, $250 and $100 are awarded for the top three winners. For full information and submission guidelines, see www.rclas.com.
Call for young artists: If you know of any children and teens (under age 18) who are diagnosed with autism, who are talented and willing to display their artwork, you can submit for consideration in Rusart Fine Arts Co.’s second On the Spectrum art show. Free for participants and guests. Info: 604-366-1365 or email elena@rusart.ca.
Align Entertainment is holding auditions for its November 2019 production of Shrek the Musical, coming to the Michael J. Fox Theatre in Burnaby. Audition dates open until June 12; limited slots left at www.alignentertainment.ca/auditions.
Drop in and do art, at the New West Artists Gallery, 712 C 12th St., Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and paint, draw, sketch, doodle, colour or whatever you like, $2 or by donation. Info: www.newwestartists.com.
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 or 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.
