To Sunday, May 20
Allegory of our Seas II, featuring the fibre art of Diane Roy, at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, Centennial Lodge, open Wednesdays from 1 to 8 p.m. and Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
To Sunday, May 27
BETA VULGARIS: The Sugar Beet Projects, an installation by artist Kelty Miyoshi McKinnon, with music by Keri Latimer, at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org.
To Wednesday, May 30
Escape From the City, watercolours on paper, canvas and cotton by Donna Polos, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Gallery open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m., by appointment and during shows at Massey Theatre. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
To Saturday, June 2
Vue Point, an exhibition featuring the works of acclaimed artist Susan Point, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.orgor 604-298-7322.
To Sunday, June 3
Burnaby Art Gallery presents two exhibitions, the Burnaby school district’s Arts Alive 2018 and David Ostrem: Why Won’t You Be Art?, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. With special events including In the BAG family drop-in Sunday, May 20 from 1 to 4 p.m., and a Collage Party on Friday, June 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call 604-297-4422 for information or see www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Thursday, June 14
Abstraction, an art show and sale by New West Artists, in the Network Hub, second floor of River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Drop in any time on weekdays, noon to 5 p.m., to check out the art.
UPCOMING
Thursday, May 10 to Saturday, May 12
The Drowsy Chaperone, presented by Burnaby Mountain Secondary School in the school drama studio, 8800 Eastlake Dr., Room 101. Tickets $15 regular, $12 students, book at 778-895-1692.
Saturday, May 12
West Coast Symphony Orchestra performs Ma Vlast, by Bedrich Smetana, 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. Free parking at city hall, one-half block down the hill. Admission by donation. Info: www.westcoastsymphony.ca.
Sunday, May 13
New Westminster Symphony Orchestra presents a Mother’s Day concert, featuring Poh-Lin Koh in Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, 2 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster, admission by donation. Info: www.newwestsymphony.net
The Flame New Westminster, a storytelling series, returns to the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. at 7 p.m., featuring Marylee Stephenson, T.J. Mair, Cole Howard, Michelle Cyr, Noreen Murphy and Shizuka Kai, with music by David Underhill. No charge, but donations will be taken to help support an emerging artist in attending a storytelling workshop. For information, search The Flame New Westminster on Facebook.
Monday, May 14
New Westminster and District Concert Bands perform a family concert, 7 p.m. at Richard McBride Elementary School gym, 331 Richmond St., New Westminster. All ages, admission by donation. Info: www.nwdband.com.
Tuesday, May 15
Little Inventors, a series of after-school workshops for Grade 1 and 2 students at the New Westminster New Media Gallery, runs Tuesdays until June 12 in the Learning Lab, Room 311 at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Sign up at www.tinyurl.com/NMGLittleInventors.
Wednesday, May 16
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., in the back room, featuring Devon More’s Flute Loops, 7 p.m. Admission is on a pay-what-you-want basis. Arrive early to get a table or book ahead at 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Wednesday, May 16 to Sunday, May 20
Iolanthe, the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, presented by FVGSS at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., New Westminster, www.ticketsnw.ca.
Thursday, May 17
In Their Words: A Royal City Reading Series, 6 to 8 p.m. at Anvil Centre, Room 413B, 777 Columbia St., featuring readers Jacqueline Carmichael (reading Caroline Leavitt’s fiction), Eileen Kernaghan (reading Gwendolyn MacEwen’s poetry) and Neall Ryan (reading Percy Bysshe Shelley’s poetry). Info: www.rclas.com.
3D Printing, a presentation and demonstration by John Biehler in the New Media Gallery’s Learning Lab, Room 311 at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Attendees can have their own heads scanned and 3D printed. Admission $5, or $25 with head scanning. Sign up at www.tinyurl.com/NMG3DPrinting.
Tuesday, May 22 to Saturday, May 26
40 Days and 40 Nights, presented by Electric Company Theatre at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Order tickets at tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.
Saturday, May 26
Royal City Literary Arts Society writing workshop, Creating Believable Characters and Settings, with facilitator Ruth Kozak, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., Room 411B. Fees $15 members, $25 non-members. Info: www.rclas.com/workshops.
TRACE: Experimental Exhibition Response, a presentation by artist-singer Carol Sawyer in response to the ongoing TRACE exhibition at the New Westminster New Media Gallery, 3 p.m. at the gallery, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Free, but limited seating – arrive early and bring a cushion. Info: [email protected].
Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27
Solid Gold, the Maple Leaf Singers’ 50th anniversary show, onstage at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster, with Saturday show at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday show at 2:30 p.m. Tickets $25 general, $15 for youth and students. See www.mapleleafsingers.comor call 778-245-4445.
Monday, May 28
The Leisure Seeker, a screening in the Last Mondays at the Movies series at Massey Theatre, 7:30 p.m. General admission $9, seniors and students $8. Buy ahead at www.ticketsnw.caor pay cash at the door. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org/movies.
Tuesday, May 29
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Thursday, May 31 to Sunday, June 24
You Can't Take It With You, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Freedom, love and fireworks collide in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Warning: contains mature language. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, June 2. For info and tickets, email [email protected] or [email protected], or call 604-521-0412.
Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2
Golden Age Theatre marks the 60th anniversary of Century House with a dinner club, cabaret-style production highlighting outstanding moments in news, politics, sports, music and fashion over the past 60 years. Show is on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m. Tickets $8 members, $10 for non-members, and refreshments will be served following the performance. Tickets available at the front desk at Century House, 620 Eighth St., 604-519-1066, or at the door on show days.
Saturday, June 9
Tiny Tots & Technology, a series of programs offered by the New Media Gallery including art, storytelling and play that lead tots and their parents through simple circuit making, coding and computational thinking. Runs four Saturdays in June in the Learning Lab (Room 311) at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Register for morning or afternoon session. Sign up at www.tinyurl.com/TinyTotTechMorning or www.tinyurl.com/TinyTotTechAfternoon.
Saturday, June 16
Addictive Comedy, a night of comedy raising money for Recovery B.C., aimed at smashing the stigma that life is boring without drink or drugs. Includes reception with hors d’oeuvres, prizes and information tables. At Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets available at the door, through www.ticketsnw.caor call 604-521-5050.
ONGOING
Rhodo Photo Contest, sponsored by the Gallery at Queen’s Park and the New West Photography Club. Photograph the rhododendrons in Queen’s Park, post to Instagram (with the tags @thegalleryqp, #thegalleryatqueenspark, #rhodophoto_acnw) and tag one friend. All styles of photographs and editing are welcome. Winner will be chosen May 31. For details, see www.tinyurl.com/ACNWRhodo.
Tickets available for Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival, coming Saturday, Aug. 11 to Deer Lake Park, featuring headliner Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats. Single tickets $40 earlybird, $50 regular. Day of show single tickets $50. Children under 12 free with ticketed adult. Info: www.burnabybluesfestival.com.
Buskers wanted to take part in the Arts Council of New Westminster’s spring and summer music programs, with opportunities available for a variety of performance series and special events. Solos, duos and bands welcome. Info and application: www.artscouncilnewwest.org/music/
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.
Burnaby artists wanted, to display their work on the walls of the T-Bird Café on Thunderbird Cres. Info: [email protected].
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays every Wednesday at the Heritage Grill’s back room. Fresh theatre from the fringes featuring storytellers, poets, comics, minstrels and puppeteers. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. For more info, go to www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
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.
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.
Email entertainment listings to [email protected].
