ON NOW
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.
Paint the Town, an exhibition of work by artists aged nine to 12 taking part in Anvil Centre arts programs, ongoing in the Secret Gallery at New Westminster Museum in the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: 604-527-4640 or www.anvilcentre.ca.
To Sunday, December 13
Brushstrokes in History/Pinceladas en la Historia, an exhibition of the surreal, abstract work of Pepe Hidalgo, at the Arts Council of New Westminster’s Gallery at Queen’s Park. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Sherlock Holmes’ Christmas Goose, presented by Forte Theatre Society in Brookfield Hall at Burnaby Village Museum as part of the village’s Heritage Christmas celebrations, running Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 , 4 and 6:30 p.m. Info: [email protected].
To Sunday, December 20
New Westminster Celebration Series, an exhibition of portraits of past and present figures from the arts and cultural scene in New Westminster, originally commissioned for the city’s 150th anniversary celebrations and now on display at the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday or by appointment. Info: www.masseytheatre.com or 604-517-5900.
To January 24, 2016
Layers: Print and Beyond, an exhibition of work by Gillian Armitage, Kim Mi Hyang and Marie Price, guest curated by Susan Gransby, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
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.
Tuesday, December 1
Jazz jam, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., featuring jazz musician Cory Weeds and open to musicians of all ages and skill levels. For information, call 604-291-6864. Free.
Wednesday, December 2 to Saturday, December 19
Inspecting Carol, a Christmas comedy presented by the Vagabond Players, Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., at the Bernie Legge theatre, Queen’s Park, $15 regular, $13 students and seniors, with $10 previews on Dec. 2, 3 and 4. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or email [email protected].
Friday, December 4
New Westminster Symphony Orchestra and Richmond Academy of Dance present a Christmas concert, featuring favourites from the Nutcracker and more festive offerings, 7:30 p.m. at Massey theatre, tickets $17, 604-521-5050 or www.masseytheatre.com.
Explorations, a performance by the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts’ Youth in Motion and Continuum dance companies, 7:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre at the Shadbolt, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Admission by donation.
Royal City Youth Ballet presents the Nutcracker at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Info: www.royalcityyouthballet.org. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.ca.
Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5
Seriously Senior, presented by Golden Age Theatre at Century House, 620 Eighth St., Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 1:30 p.m., featuring three one-act plays: Time Out, Yogiisms, and Profusion of Roses, $8 members, $10 non-members, with refreshments and entertainments.
Saturday, December 5
Christmas Joy, presented by the Amabilis Singers, 2 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby, $20 regular, free for children 12 and under. Call 604-897-7258 or see www.amabilissingers.org.
Christmas on the Air: a musical revue, with Red Robinson and Rick Cliff, at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., 604-522-4500 or www.thecolumbia.ca.
Winter Arts and Craft Pop-up Market at 100 Braid Street Studios, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with resident artists on hand in their studios, plus select artisans and craftspersons who have been invited to join in the gallery. Info www.100braidstreetstudios.com.
SFU Choir presents Winter Winds, a seasonal concert featuring C.P.E. Bach’s Magnificat, the Western Winds Mass by John Taverner and more, 7:30 p.m. at Ryerson United Church, 2195 West 45th Ave., Vancouver, $20, or $10 concession. Children 12 and under free. Info: www.sfuchoir.ca.
Holiday Hooray!, a Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Tiny Tots concert featuring Let Your Music Shine with Lisa and Linda, 10 a.m. and again at 11:30 a.m. at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St.. Info and tickets: www.vancouversymphony.ca.
Sunday, December 6
Winter Harp and the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir present a Christmas concert at Massey Theatre,. 2:30 p.m. Tickets at www.vwmc.ca or 604-521-5050.
Carols and Bells, the 18th annual festive event at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. featuring handbell choirs interspersed with carol singing, 7 p.m. (no intermission). Tickets $20 regular, $15 students/seniors, $10 children. Info: 604-522-1606/
Literary arts readings, 1 p.m. in Studio 105 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., featuring the work of students reading their own original poetry and prose.
Monday, December 7
Open mike for writers, for everyone aged 14 and up to share their own work – short stories, poetry, essays, novel excerpts, etc. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., with sign-up at 6:30 p.m. and readings at 7 p.m. Light refreshments served. See www.bpl.bc.ca/events/writers-open-mic.
Tuesday, December 8 to Sunday, December 13
Chelsea Hotel: The Songs of Leonard Cohen, a Firehall Arts Centre production, at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St. Runs Tuesday to Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m., $40 regular, $30 students and seniors, with group rates available. Tickets at www.ticketsnw.ca.
Thursday, December 10
Jarvis Church, a performance by the Canadian R&B artist as part of the Lounge Series at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., tickets $25 to $35. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
Spoken Ink, featuring Bren Simmers and Raoul Fernandes, 8 p.m. at Wings Pub and Grill, 6879 Kingsway, presented by the Burnaby Writers’ Society. Info: www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com, or email [email protected].
Beer and Bling, a jewelry show at Workingsilver Studio in Sapperton, 5 to 10 p.m., featuring Steel & Oak Brewing, with partial proceeds to the Arts Council of New Westminster. Info: www.workingsilver.com.
Saturday, December 12
Songs of Sinatra, a tribute by Rick Valiant, with the Blue Morris Swing Band, in honour of Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday, at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., tickets starting at $25 for show only, to $40 for dinner and show. Info: www.thecolumbia.ca or 604-522-4500.
Bridge Musicians International, a classical music performance society, presents a concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Evangelical Free Church, 6112 Rumble St., Burnaby. Tickets $20 regular, $15 for students and seniors, see www.bridgemusicians.com.
Winter Food and Book Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., featuring Japanese food fair plus a second-hand book sale. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org or 604-777-7000.
Seasonal celebration, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 3 to 7 p.m., with art activities, entertainment and food celebrating the cultural traditions of Mexico. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
Sunday, December 13
In the BAG, a free family studio activity drop-in program at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., 1 to 4p.m. on the theme of Layering Colour. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Caelestra presents a Celtic Yuletide concert, 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., tickets at www.caelestra.com. Cost: $20 regular, $15 students and seniors, $10 children.
Tuesday, December 15
musica intima presents A Christmas Story, featuring traditional holiday favourites and contemporary choral works, 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St., New Westminster, info www.musicaintima.org.
Wednesday, December 16
The Gift, a modern adaptation of the Nutcracker story, presented by Avant Dance Co. and Ballet Victoria, 7 p.m. at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., $30 regular, $25 students/seniors, $15 12 and under. Info and tickets: [email protected] or 604-559-5708.
Sunday, December 20
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Traditional Christmas, at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., 4 and 7:30 p.m. Info: www.vancouversymphony.ca.
Monday, December 21
Royal City Youth Ballet presents the Nutcracker at Massey Theatre, 2 and 7 p.m. Info: www.royalcityyouthballet.org. Tickets: 604-521-5050 or www.ticketsnw.ca.
ONGOING
Burnaby Art Gallery, seeks experienced volunteers to serve on its Burnaby Art Gallery Advisory Committee. For information and full requirements, see www.burnabyartgallery.ca. Deadline to apply is Dec. 15 for the year 2016. For info, call 604-297-4422.
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 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 information, call 604-781-4704.
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].
