- Explore Space_, the latest exhibit in the New Media Gallery at Anvil Centre. The exhibit features several installations: Sunlight by U.K. artist Elizabeth Price; Star City, a four-channel video installation by U.K artists Jane and Louse Wilson; voyager one, a collaboration between Kristina Estell and David Bowen of the U.S.; and SPACEJUNK by American David Bowen. The New Media Gallery in Anvil Centre (777 Columbia St.) is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.
- Listen to Irish musician Scared to Be Seen (David Boland), who performs at Uptown Unplugged in Royal City Centre on Saturday, July 30 from noon to 2 p.m. On Sunday, the Arts Council of New Westminster’s series showcases Mike Dunbar, who has retired from a career in the RCMP and aims to challenge people’s expectations about what an older person could/should play. Curious? He’ll be at the mall on July 31 from noon to 2 p.m.
- Tune in to the musical offerings of Banx (geek, gamer, otaku, guitar player and vocalist) at the Arts Council of New Westminster’s Music By the River on Saturday, July 30 from noon to 2 p.m. at River Market. On Sunday, the music series features Jayne Trimble, a solo folk musician hailing from the coastal village of Coney Island, Ireland. Same time and place.
- Pack some chairs or a blanket (and some snacks if you’d like) and check out this week’s feature at the Summer Movie Series in Queen’s Park Stadium: Kung Fu Panda 3. The movie is free and takes place at dusk (usually around 9 p.m.) If the weather is iffy, call 604-527-4634 to confirm the movie is on.
- Take part in “A Rainbow of Colours” with digital media artist Carolyn Sullivan at this weekend’s free ArtStarts workshops for kids. Two sessions are taking place on Sunday, July 31 (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.) at River Market at Westminster Quay, 810 Quayside Dr. Sullivan will lead a fun and informative workshop all about colour. The sessions are free and pre-registration isn’t required.
- Check out the art of Mila Karavai, whose Materialization exhibit features paintings made in various techniques, including papier-mâché to paintings on aluminium. It’s on display at the Plaskett Gallery until Aug. 6. The gallery, located at 735 Eighth Ave., is open Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. and during performances in the Massey Theatre at 735 Eighth Ave.
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