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To Saturday, October 24
Other Desert Cities, presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, with previews Oct. 1 and 2 for $10. Tickets $15, or $13 for seniors and students. Info: www.vagabondplayers.ca. Reserve by calling 604-521-0412 or emailing [email protected].
Art Splash Sculpture Show, featuring the work of two- to four-year-old artists in the Anvil Centre’s fall Art Splash class. Opening reception on Oct. 10, 11 a.m. in the atrium at New Westminster Museum, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
To Friday, November 6
Land of Light, an exhibition of the nature photography of Adam Gibbs, at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster. Reception on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 2 to 4p.m., and artist’s talk on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. Open Tuesdays through Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. in Centennial Lodge. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
To Friday, November 27
The Dichotomy of Change, presented by 100 Braid Street Studios, featuring the work of artists including Cliff Blank, Judith Copland, Omanie Elias, Susan L. Grieg, Terra Varey and more, at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St., New West, 604-527-4640 or www.anvilcentre.ca.
To Sunday, December 6
From The Collection: The Many Worlds of Jack Wise, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. View any time during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Monday, December 7
Brigitta Kocsis: Universal Gravitation, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery at the McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., North Burnaby. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Friday, October 16
Shiamak Dance Team presents ConfiDance, with contemporary, Bollywood jazz, hip hop, Indo jazz and more, 7:30 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., www.shiamakconfidancevancouver.eventbrite.com.
Saturday, October 17
Living Room Art in the Heights, 5 to 9 p.m. at 4155 Trinity St. Drop in anytime for a free night of art presented by storytellers, filmmakers, visual artists, musicians and more. Audience participation encouraged through creation of a “Selfie Tree” and an open mike at 8:30 a.m. Free and open to all. See livingroomarttheheights.wordpress.com for more details.
Spooktacular Cabaret, a burlesque cabaret by Damask Burlesk, featuring Halloween-themed nostalgia acts plus juggler Yuki Ue4da, drag contortionist Vixen Von Flex and more, at the Columbia Theatre. Tickets in advance $20 regular, $30 for VIP seats, or buy at the door (regular only) for $25. Info: damaskburlesk.weebly.com, or buy tickets at Spooktacularcabaret.brownpapertickets.com.
Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25
Burnaby Artists’ Guild presents Fall Impressions, its fall show and sale featuring the work of guild members in a variety of styles and mediums, with featured artist Norman Feng. Opening at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Show runs Friday 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission and parking, plus demonstrations, raffle and more. Info: 604-291-6864 or www.burnabyartistsguild.com.
Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24
6 Guitars, a show by Chase Padgett, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 8 p.m., tickets $27 to $35. Call 604-205-3000 or see tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Saturday, October 24
Norman Foote’s Halloween Howl, featuring music, comedy and puppets, an all-ages show at the Massey Theatre, 2 p.m., $15 regular, $12 seniors and students $5 kids five and under, www.ticketsnw.ca or call 604-521-5050.
Lyric Singers, perform at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Music at Queens concert series at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., with a program of sacred music, opera choruses, folk tunes and more, $20 regular, $15 students/seniors, $10 children. Info: www.lyricsingers.ca.
Saturday, October 24 to Saturday, November 21
Urban Rambles, an exhibition featuring acrylic works by Luciana Alvarez and Joy Hanser, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., free admission. Info: www.burnabyartcouncil.org. Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 to January 31, 2016
Revitalizing Japantown? A Right to Remain exhibition, at Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, with opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 24 to 2 to 5 p.m. Info: www.nikkeplace.org.
Wednesday, November 4 to Sunday, November 8
I Am the Bastard Daughter of Engelbert Humperdinck, presented by Working Spark Theatre at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, a one-woman show featuring Kathryn Kirkpatrick, runs nightly at 8 p.m., with matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets $15 to $35, see tickets.shadboltcentre.com or call 604-205-3000.
Saturday, November 7
Bridge Musicians International, performs as part of the Music at Queens concert series at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., featuring chamber works by Beethoven and Brahms, $20 regular, $15 students and seniors, $10 children. Info: www.bridgemusicians.com.
Sunday, November 8
In the BAG, a free family drop-in session at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., 1 to 4 p.m., on the theme of Animal Prints. Free. Visit the exhibition in the gallery then drop in to the studio to make your own art. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10
Red Rock Diner, the Arts Club on Tour presentation at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave.,604-205-3000, tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
ONGOING
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.
Newcomers’ Choir, launches its third season on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Choir meets 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.
B.C. Boys’ Choir presents SongSport, a program allowing boys to sing and move, Wednesdays at Deer Lake School, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., see www.bcboyschoir.org.
Enjoy singing? Burnaby Pacemakers Choir is 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.
Do you have an arts or entertainment event to share? Do you have ongoing events to share or know of a group searching for new members? Email [email protected] or [email protected].
