ON NOW
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.
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.
The Kindness Connection, a pop-up exhibition of work by students at Queen’s Park Parent Participation Preschool, at The Gallery at Queen’s Park, open Wednesday 1 to 8 p.m., Thursday through Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
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
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.com or call 778-245-4445.
Sunday, May 27
Kvitka Ukrainian School of Dance has a performance at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New Westminster, featuring 77 dancers aged three to adult, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door, $10 per person (free for kids five and under). Info: www.kvitkadancers.com.
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.ca or 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.
Wednesday, May 30
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, featuring Nico Dicecco in Sex? But I’m Canadian, a HappySad Theatre “sex-positive” parody of The Vinyl Café, 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30. Pay what you can. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819 or just show up. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed
Thursday, May 31
Waxwing, the Vancouver chamber trio featuring Peggy Lee on cello, Tony Wilson on guitar and Jon Bentley on saxophones, performs at 7:30 p.m. at Old Crow Coffee, 655 Front St., part of the Up Close Recital Society series. Tickets $20 in advance (waxwing.brownpapertickets.com) or $25 at the door. Info: search Up Close Recital Society on Facebook.
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. 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
A.H.A. studio open house, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Artists Helping Artists studio at 7724 Royal Oak Ave. Get to know the group, which is an art studio collective for artists of all levels and abilities that promotes tolerance and inclusion (a large percentage of the membership is made up of artists with complex needs). Stop in any time or see www.aha-artists.cafor more information.
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.
Friday, June 1 to Friday, June 29
(In)habit, an exhibition of work by Susan Jessop, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., with opening reception June 1, 5 to 7 p.m. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
Friday, June 1 to Saturday, June 30
Lucyna Eschner shows her artwork at Burnaby Neighbourhood House’s North House, 4908 Hastings St., with a meet-the-artist event and open house on Friday, June 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. Proceeds from art sold will be donated to Adventist Development and Relief Agency.
Sunday, June 3
Adams Voice Studio spring recital, 7 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Sapperton, featuring performances by 12 students and teacher Melanie Adams, with repertoire including early Italian song, opera, modern musical theatre and cabaret. By donation, part proceeds to the church.
Wednesday, June 6
New Westminster Secondary School dance department show, featuring Monsters Inc. – Scream and Shout (by the senior students) and 83.5 The Dub – NWSS Radio (by the junior students). All welcome. Tickets $6, see www.ticketsnw.ca.
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 9 to Saturday, June 30
Urban Shift, an exhibition of photography and painting by Carolina de la Cajiga and Martha Jablonski-Jones, presented by the Burnaby Arts Council at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., with opening reception June 9 at noon. Artist talks featuring Carolina on June 16 at 2 p.m. and Martha on June 23 at 2 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
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.
Thursday, June 21
Film screening at Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway, 7 p.m., with showing of Maker of Monsters: The Extraordinary Life of Beau Dick. Free, and drop-ins welcome, but priority given to registered patrons. Register at www.bpl.bc.ca/events, or call 604-522-3971.
Saturday, June 23
Anne of Green Gables, a heritage program for eight- to 12-year-olds at Irving House, giving participants a chance to see what Anne and the Irving children had in common. Try raspberry cordial, have Edwardian tea, and make a scrapbook and rag rug to take home. Cost $20. Info: www.newwestcity.ca/calendar-of-events.
ONGOING
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].
