ON NOW
To Sunday, December 18
Forever Plaid, presented by the Vagabond Players at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, with shows at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets $20, or $18 for seniors and youth. Purchase at www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets, or call 604-521-0412.
To Tuesday, December 20
Impossible Worlds, an exhibition of work by Seadance Photography at the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., open Tuesday to Saturday 1 to 5 p.m. and during theatre performances. Info: www.masseytheatre.comor 604-517-5900.
To Saturday, December 24
The Spirit of the Season, a festive exhibition celebrating the art of giving, at Van Dop Gallery, 421 Richmond St., New Westminster. Open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-521-7887 or www.vandopgallery.com.
To January 7, 2017
H.E. Bergman and Season’s Greetings, two exhibitions at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., featuring the engravings of Bergman and seasonal greeting cards and other art. In the BAG family Sunday studio drop-ins, 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 11 and Jan. 8. Information: www.burnabyartgallery.caor 604-297-4422.
To Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017
Satirical Pop of Colour, a group exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
To Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017
Warrior Spirit, an exhibition honouring the Japanese Canadian veterans of the First World War, ongoing at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org
To Sunday, January 22, 2017
CHILDREN, a new exhibition at the New Westminster New Media Gallery at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring installations from six artists in six different countries, exploring identity, philosophy, memory and social institutions through the subject matter of children. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca.
To Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017
Ephemera from the Paper Hound, an off-site exhibition by Burnaby Art Gallery at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., open during library hours. Free. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
The Gallery at Queen’s Park features work from the Arts Council of New Westminster’s permanent collection. Gallery hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., with late-night opening Wednesdays to 8 p.m. Gallery will be closed Dec. 17 to Jan. 3, reopening Jan. 4. Info: www.acnw.ca.
To Friday, January 27, 2017
Unity of Spirits, a new exhibition of work at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, featuring linocut prints by participants in the Union Gospel Mission’s Healing Through Art program. With opening reception Dec. 15, 5 to 7 p.m. All welcome, admission free. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
To Monday, Jan. 30, 2017
Heather Aston: Waiting To Bloom/Waiting To Fly, an off-site exhibition by Burnaby Art Gallery at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., open during library hours. Free. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
UPCOMING
Thursday, Dec. 15 to Sunday, Dec. 18
Jingle, a Christmas musical spectacular featuring Tony Barton, directed by James Bryson, with a 24-piece orchestra, onstage at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St. Tickets at www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050. Show info at www.jamesproductions.ca.
Saturday, December 17
A Rock’n’Roll Christmas, featuring the Fab Fourever Beatles tribute, with Zachary Stevenson as Buddy Holly, onstage at 7:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
Story of Vancouver Asahi: A Legend in Baseball, book launch for the new English translation of the book by Norio Goto, translated by Masaki Watanabe, 2 p.m. at Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org, 604-777-7000.
Spirit of the Season, a celebration at Van Dop Gallery, featuring new works, small masterpieces, hand-crafted treasures and one-of-a-kind ornaments and gifts, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 421 Richmond St. Call 604-521-7887 for info or to book a viewing at any other time. Info: www.vandopgallery.com.
Sunday, December 18
A Traditional Christmas, presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., with shows at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. With host Christopher Gaze, conductor William Rowson and special guests EnChor and the UBC Opera Ensemble. Info: www.vancouversymphony.ca.
I Was There, a Christmas drama and song service at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., 7 p.m.
Monday, December 19
Royal City Youth Ballet’s Nutcracker at Massey Theatre, featuring a cast of 100-plus young dancers under the direction of Dolores Kirkwood, with shows at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050. Info: www.royalcityyouthballet.org.
Tuesday, December 20
Making Christmas Magic, a class for kids aged eight to 12 at River Market, 4 to 5 p.m., $15. Info: www.magicwonderschool.comor www.rivermarket.ca.
Wednesday, December 21
Christmas Reprise XIV, presented by the Vancouver Cantata Singers, 7:30 p.m. at the Anvil Centre Theatre. Tickets $30 regular, $20 students, $10 for children and youth 16 and under. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
Movies at the Market, featuring Christmas movie screenings, 3:15 p.m. in the food hall at River Market, with screening of Jingle All the Way. Info: www.rivermarket.ca.
Berlin Waltz, a one-woman fringe show by Devon More, in the back room at the Heritage Grill, 7:30 p.m. No cover, donations accepted on a pay-what-you-can basis. Info: www.devonmoremusic.com.
Thursday, December 22
Movies at the Market, featuring Christmas movie screenings, 3:15 p.m. in the food hall at River Market, with screening of Elf. Info: www.rivermarket.ca.
ONGOING
LitFest New West is accepting submissions for the LitFest New West Short Story Competition. All stories must be fiction and set in New Westminster. Prize money available for winners in adult and youth (12-13, 14-15, and 16-18) categories. Adult entries must be 1,200 to 1,500 words; youth entries 500 to 1,000. Entries must be emailed to [email protected]by midnight on Jan. 15, 2017. Info: www.litfestnewwest.com.
Enjoy singing? Burnaby Pacemakers’ Choir is looking for sopranos and altos. Music is light and varied. Choir rehearses on Tuesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m., running until Feb. 7, 2017, at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Phone 604-298-4843 or 604-434-9737.
Newcomers’ 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, or, for more, call 604-781-4704.
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].
