1. Check out Voicing, the latest exhibit at the New Media Gallery in Queen’s Park that features works by three award-winning artists who explore in unconventional, funny and poignant ways “the human song-voice in a world mediated by technology.” It’s running at until Dec. 22 at the New Media Gallery in Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a late opening until 8 p.m. to Thursday.
2. Introduce the kids to social entrepreneurship and financial education at Tinypreneurs on Saturday, Dec. 9 from noon to 3 p.m. at River Market. Kids as young as seven will be exposed to the world of an entrepreneur through presentations on entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Info at www.tinypreneurs.com.
3. Get into the holiday spirit at the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra and Richmond Academy of Dance’s 18th annual Christmas celebration of music and dance, featuring seasonal favourites and selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. It’s on Friday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre. Tickets are $19 general admission and available at www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050. Massey Theatre is at 835 Eighth Ave.
4. Enjoy music from bygones eras at The Killer, Cash and the King, featuring music by Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley at A Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas. It’s taking place on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 835 Eighth Ave. Tickets are $54 and available at www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.
5. Listen to some Christmas music at the Coastal Sound Youth Choir’s Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, just across the border at 8255 13th Ave. in Burnaby. Tickets in advance are $15 for children, $18 for seniors/students/ $23 adults ($2 more at the door). Info and tickets: www.coastalsoundmusic.com.
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