To Saturday, April 30
Arts Council of New Westminster’s satellite gallery at the Seniors Services Society features the work of Tony Durke. Info: 604-525-3244 or [email protected].
Eleanor Rosenberg’s pen and ink drawings are on display at the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., for the month of April. View them during opening hours at the library. Info: www.nwpl.ca.
Gallery at Queen’s Park presents two exhibitions: Danielle Bobier’s Satellite Fabulations: Speculative Topographies in the Anthropocene, and Curtis Grahauer’s A Dark Shape on the Horizon. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
To Sunday, May 1
Take Care: New Work by Hannah Bennett, an exhibition of woodcuts by the printmaker, underway at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., an off-site exhibition by Burnaby Art Gallery. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Monday, May 2
From the Collection: The Rainbow Show, featuring work by B.C. artists who have referenced rainbows in their work in a variety of ways, with work from the City of Burnaby’s permanent art collection, underway at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., a presentation of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition program. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Friday, May 6
Takao Tanabe, Sumie: Ink Brush Paintings circa 1959-1960, a new exhibition at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby. Curator’s tour, by Sherri Kajiwara, coming April 16 at 2 p.m. Sumie workshop on Saturday, April 30, 2 to 4 p.m. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.
To Sunday, May 8
Arts Alive 2016, an exhibition of work by secondary school students from the Burnaby school district, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. With gallery tour at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23 and a full-day art gallery tour and workshop for homelearners on Wednesday, April 27. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca or 604-297-4422.
To Saturday, June 4
Ron Simmer’s infinity room, A Night Walk in Falling Snow, is open at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., until June 4 – extended by popular demand. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
To Sunday, June 5
Germinal, an exhibition at the New Media Gallery at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring six international artists, with works focusing on transformation. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca.
To Saturday, June 11
Rhythms and Energy of Nature, featuring semi-abstract landscapes by Madelyn Hamilton, with opening reception April 21 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents or call 604-527-5723.
To Sunday, June 12
Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests, a large-scale installation tracing the lives and struggles of eight young women, running at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. In the upper gallery until May 19, then expanding to the lower gallery May 20 to June 12. With In the BAG Family Sunday programs on May 8 and June 12; opening reception May 19, artist tour May 21, and a full-day art studio for homelearners on June 3. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30
Sears British Columbia Drama Festival showcases outstanding high school drama productions from around the province, Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, 700 Royal Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a 6:30 p.m. showtime. Tickets are $10 per evening and available at the door. Info: www.searsbcdramafest.com.
Friday, April 29
Spectrum of Hope, a movie screening at Gilmore Community School, featuring the documentary that traces the story of 10 students with autism who travel to the largest junior musical theatre festival in the world. Doors open at 6 p.m., film at 7:30 p.m., with supervised fun activities for younger kids, popcorn and refreshments on sale. Tickets $5 each, or $15 for a family of four. Contact [email protected] or call 604-351-7754.
Saturday, April 30
Music by the River, busking-style program featuring students and teachers from Music Box New Westminster, noon to 2 p.m., River Market, 810 Quayside Dr.
West Coast Symphony performs with violinist Nancy DiNovo as part of the Music at Queens concert series at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. Program features Korngold Violin Concerto and Brahms’ Symphony No. 4. Show is at 7 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: www.queensavenue.org.
Listen to Your Mother, live, staged-reading event giving local writers the opportunity to share their stories of motherhood, featuring New West writes and performers Janice Bannister, Amanda Buck and Vanessa Woznow. Production takes place at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Hall in Kitsilano. Tickets are $20 and available through eventbright.ca.
Sunday, May 1
ArtStarts presents a direct animation workshop with Nisha Platzer and Ryder Thomas White, 11 a.m. at Music Box studio, River Market. Free, drop in. Info: www.artstarts.com/weekend.
Tuesday, May 3
Celestial Being by Dave Deveau, a Green Thumb Theatre family show for ages five and up. Presented by Anvil Centre, 7 p.m., 777 Columbia St., New Westminster. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $5 for children under five (plus service charges). Tickets at ticketsnw.ca.
Wednesday, May 4 to Sunday, May 29
HighPower: Unfolding Beauty from Destruction, solo exhibition by local artist Kathleen Forsythe, Gallery at Queen’s Park. Opening reception on May 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. Gallery is open 1 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays to Sundays. The exhibition features digitally composed abstract expressionist paintings inspired by the debris from explosions at the High Power Lab at B.C. Hydro’s R&D division in Surrey.
Thursday, May 5 to Tuesday, May 31
Plaskett Gallery presents: My Faces on Canvas, by artist Tajah Olson. Gallery open Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment, Plaskett Gallery in Massey Theatre complex, 735 Eighth Ave.
Friday, May 6
Spark: An Expo of Youth Arts, runs 6 to 9 p.m. in the Queensborough Community Centre, indoors and outdoors, featuring art in a variety of performing and visual disciplines by local youth. Info: 604-525-7388.
Still/Falling by Rachel Aberle, a Green Thumb Theatre family show for ages 12 and up. Presented by Anvil Centre, 7 p.m., 777 Columbia St., New Westminster. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and $5 for children under five (plus service charges). Tickets at ticketsnw.ca.
Sunday, May 8
ArtsToGo, a collage workshop with Sarah Davidson, presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, noon to 3 p.m. at Royal City Centre. Free hands-on workshop for kids and their families. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
New Westminster Symphony Orchestra Mother’s Day concert, 2 p.m., Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Admission is by donation.
Concert and Cake – A High Tea Family Affair, 1:30 p.m. at River Market, featuring an afternoon of live performances and delicious treats, La Perla Ballroom. Includes a photo booth, door prizes, a silent action and more. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for guests aged six to 12, and free for children under five. Ticket includes high tea and concert put together by VanDeca Singers and teachers and students from Music Box New Westminster.
Tuesday, May 10
Get It Out: A Writer’s Guide to the Submissions of Literary Works for Publication with Jami Macarty, 7 to 9 p.m., Arts Council of New West, Gallery in Queen’s Park. RCLAS members $15; non-members $25. For details and payment options go to https://rclas.com/2016/04/18/733/.
Saturday, May 14
Shine-Time Music Olympics, a Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Tiny Tots concert featuring Let Your Music Shine With Lisa and Linda, at the Anvil Centre. Two concerts: 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets through www.ticketsnw.ca.
Saturday, May 14 to Saturday, June 4
Capturing the Essence, a new exhibition of abstract landscape work by Irma Soltonovich and Jenn Williamson, at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception at 2 p.m. May 14. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Sunday, May 15
Vancouver Men’s Chorus performs at 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., as part of the Music at Queens concert series. Tickets $20 regular, $15 students/seniors, $10 children. Info: www.queensavenue.org or 604-522-1606.
Tuesday, May 17
Culture Chats, a neighbourhood intercultural book club, meets 6 to 8 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: Fiona, [email protected] or www.facebook.com/culturechatsburnabybookclub.
Friday, May 20
Gilding the Moon drawing workshop with artist Natasha Broad, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Arts Council of New Westminster, Queen’s Park. Tickets are $60 (including supplies tht you get to take home) and are available at www.eventbrite.com under Gilding the Moon. Learn to gild and draw while using the phases of the moon as your guide.
Sunday, June 5
ArtsToGo, a workshop presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, noon to 3 p.m. at Royal City Centre. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
ONGOING
Royal City Farmers Market seeks authors to take part in a special LitFest New West-themed market at Tipperary Park on Thursday, May 12. Authors get a tent, table and chair for their vending space, free of charge, and can also take time on the stage to read from their work. Types of writing sought: food and beverage, genre (e.g. Mystery, humour, fantasy), memoir and history, poetry, spirituality, travel, children’s literature. Apply by May 1. Email [email protected] or see www.rcfm.ca for more information.
Tickets on sale (starting Friday, April 22 at noon) for the Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival, coming Saturday, Aug. 6 to Deer Lake Park. Featuring Colin James, Frazey Ford and Cyril Neville and the Royal Southern Brotherhood, and many more. Info: www.burnabybluesfestival.com.
Arts Council of New Westminster seeks volunteers to join its special project committee to plan celebrations for Canada’s 150th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the arts council. See www.artscouncilnewwest.org for details.
Young artists sought to contribute to Spark: An Expo of Youth Arts, coming to Queensborough Community Centre May 6. Visual and performing artists in all disciplines welcome. Call Jerome Oregas at 604-525-7036 or email [email protected] for details.
Call for performers for Canada Day in New Westminster to help celebrate on the theme of the 100th anniversary of female suffrage. Female performers and female-led groups are sought to provide mainstage and roving entertainment as well as “wild card” (participatory, pop-up, playful and unexpected) entertainment at Queen’s Park. Submissions must be sent by April 15 at 4 p.m. Info: www.tinyurl.com/CanadaDay2016NW.
Solo and duo performers sought to perform as part of the Arts Council of New Westminster’s Music by the River series, running weekends at River Market. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org/music-by-the-river/.
Camp Kerry Community Choir, a non-traditional choir intended to create an inclusive community for those dealing with illness, loss and grief, invites members for its spring (May 5 to June 23) session, Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Register at www.campkerry.org or call 604-553-4663.
Burnaby Art Gallery seeks people with a passion for art who are outgoing and friendly, to lead school tours through exhibitions in the gallery. A minimum of one day per week availability during daytime hours is required. Extensive training and orientation is provided. If interested, apply online at www.myvolunteerpage.com or call 604-297-4414.
Arts Council of New Westminster seeks volunteers to help promote the arts in the community. Positions and programs include ArtsToGo, New West Craft, social media team, finance and fundraising, marketing and media, membership and volunteer committee, office assistants, research assistants and more. See www.artscouncilnewwest.org/membership/volunteer/ for details and an online application form.
Bonsor Singin’ Seniors, a four-part harmony choir based in the Bonsor Recreation Centre, needs a volunteer accompanist. Choir rehearses from September through June, Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m., and performs several concerts and seniors’ care centres in December and May/June. If you can help, call Christine Leston at 604-516-0277 or email [email protected].
Newcomers’ Choirmeets Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Open to everyone interested in improving their English-language or music skills, with an emphasis on multiculturalism and diversity. Free. See www.miusc.ca, or, for more, call 604-781-4704.
Enjoy singing? Burnaby Pacemakers Choiris looking for sopranos and altos. Music is light and varied. Choir rehearses on Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby, 604-298-4843 or 604-434-9737.
Dance for Fun’s Swing and Country Club, Wednesdays from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Sapperton Pensioners Hall, with music and lessons, plus snack bar. Enjoy the whole evening, including lesson, for $12, or dance only for $5. Email [email protected] or call 778-709-8880 for information, or see www.meetup.com/Dance-For-Fun-Vancouver-Social-Dancing-Meetup/ for details.
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