ONGOING
To Saturday, April 23
Tea and Sympathy, a Vagabond Players production of the classic coming-of-age drama, at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, with Thursday through Saturday shows at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets $15, seniors/youth $13, $10 previews on April 7 and 8. See www.vagabondplayers.com/tickets or call 604-521-0412.
Fiddler on the Roof, presented by Royal City Musical Theatre at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., with 7:30 p.m. shows Wednesday through Saturday, plus 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays (April 10 and 17) and Saturdays (April 16 and 23). Tickets $47 regular, $38 seniors/students and $29 for kids under 13, with reduced prices for April 7 and 8 previews and for the family matinee on April 10. Tickets www.ticketsnw.ca. Info: www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com.
To Thursday, April 28
The Master Series: Jack Campbell, a retrospective of watercolour and mixed media works, on display at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m., or by appointment. Info: www.masseytheatre.com or 604-517-5900.
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 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.
COMING UP
Wednesday, April 20
Organ, panflute and choir concert at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby, with Andre Knevel on organ, Liselotte Rokyta on panflute and the Gloria Dei Chorale, directed by Betty Ann Vroom. Admission by donation, concert starts at 7:30 p.m.
Film screening of My American Cousin, 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., as part of National Canadian Film Day. Free, no registration needed, but limited space, so drop in early. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Wednesday, April 20 to Saturday, April 23
Ties That Bind, an evening of new dance presented by Body Narrative Collective at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, tickets $32 in advance ($27 students/seniors) or $35/$30. Info and tickets: www.shadboltcentre.com, 604-205-3000.
Wednesday, April 20 to Wednesday, June 8
Performing Magic Tricks 101, an after-school program hosted by the Arts Council of New Westminster, running 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, call 604-525-3244 or see www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Thursday, April 21
Lost & Profound brings their Canadian tour to the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, 8 p.m., no cover. Info: www.lostandprofound.ca.
Thursday, April 21 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.
Arthur Ellis Awards, shortlist reveal, with panel discussion by six crime writers at the Crime Writers of Canada event, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Burnaby Public Library’s Metrotown branch. Free, but register ahead at 604-436-5410 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Saturday, April 23
New West FilmFest Society annual general meeting, 1 to 3 p.m. at Old Crow Coffee Shop, 655 Front St., all film buffs welcome. Email [email protected].
Shakespeare: 400 Years Later, a presentation by Brenna Clarke Gray of the English department at Douglas College, 3 p.m. at the New Westminster Public Library, www.nwpl.ca.
Sunday, April 24
Poetry New West reading event at 2 p.m. at Original’s Restaurante Mexicano, New Westminster, with reading by Adeena Karasick.
Tuesday, April 26
Jazz jam at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, hosted by Cory Weeds of Cellar Jazz and open to musicians of all ages and abilities, with free admission. Refreshments available to purchase. Runs 6 to 8 p.m. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
Poetry reading, with Sheila Rosen, Diane L. Tucker and Rian Lloyd, in celebration of National Poetry Month, 7 to 8 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library. Info: bpl.bc.ca/events.
Wednesday, April 27
Danger Bay performs at the Gallery at Queen’s Park as part of Gallery Sessions, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pay what you can (suggested donation of up to $7). Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Artist Iven Simonetti leads a family-focused environment arts workshop, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lord Kelvin Elementary School. Drop-ins encouraged, parent participation required. Free. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org/artstogo.
World Poetry New West presents an evening of poetry, 6:30 p.m. at New Westminster Public Library, featuring several poets and an open mike session, www.nwpl.ca.
Thursday, April 28
A Little Lunch Music, featuring the 5 for U jazz quintet, with lunch from 11:30 to 1:30 and concert at noon, at Encores Café at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Buffet is optional and costs $12; concert is free. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
National Poetry Month Event, 6:30 p.m. at New Westminster Public Library, with poet laureate Candice James and internationally acclaimed poet Andrew Parkin, followed by open mike. Presented by the library with Canada Council and the League of Canadian Poets. Info: www.nwpl.ca.
New Westminster Cultural Roundtable meeting, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Anvil Centre, Room 411, fourth floor, to bring together people interested in the arts and bring the community together through the arts. Info and registration: www.artscouncilnewwest.org/new-westminster-cultural-roundtable/
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
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. By donation. Info: www.queensavenue.org.
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.
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.
Sunday, May 8
ArtsToGo, a workshop presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, noon to 3 p.m. at Royal City Centre. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
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.
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.
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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