ON NOW
To Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016
Making Scaries, a cross-generational exhibition in the Secret Gallery at New Westminster Museum, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. – with kids’ imaginary monsters turned into stuffed characters with the help of seniors. Info: [email protected], www.newmediagallery.ca.
To Sunday, Jan. 24
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 Friday, Jan. 29
Longevity, an exhibition of work by the New Westminster Photography Club, in the Community Art Space, third floor, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., 604-527-4640. Featuring the work of 25 club members in a variety of subjects and styles.
To Sunday, Jan. 31
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.
To Sunday, March 6
Gordon Friesen: Beyond Kingsway, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery, at the Metrotown branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Monday, March 7
Diana Kemble: Selectiosn from the Birdsong Series, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery, at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Tuesday, Dec. 29
Minions, a screening for families with kids aged five and up, 7 p.m. at the Metrotown branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Wednesday, Dec. 30
Minions, a screening for families with kids aged five and up, 2 p.m. at the Metrotown branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Cinderella, a screening of the 2015 movie for families at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Two showings, at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. No registration required, but space limited. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Tuesday, Jan. 5 to Sunday, Jan. 31
Out & About, featuring the watercolour art of Enda Bardell, on display at the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster, Tuesdays to Saturdays 1 to 5 p.m., or by appointment. See www.masseytheatre.com.
Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 11 and 12
In a Blue Moon, an Arts Club on Tour production of the work by Lucia Frangione, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.
Thursday, Jan. 14
Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble performs its Tribute to Dave Brubeck at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St., 8 p.m., tickets $25 to $50 for cabaret or theatre-style seating. Info: www.anvilcentre.com. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.ca.
Friday, Jan. 15
The Brothers Landreth perform at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster, 8 p.m. Tickets $35 regular, $25 seniors/students, available at www.ticketsnw.ca.
Saturday, Jan. 16
to Friday, Feb. 5
Portraits, a group exhibition featuring work by Yue Baoyu, Bill Edmonds, Jeremy Henrickson and Louise Solecki Weir, at Deer Lake Gallery, open Tuesdays to Saturdays noon to 4 p.m., free admission. Opening reception Jan. 16, 2 to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Thursday, Jan. 28
Songs of Resilience, featuring the Queer Songbook Orchestra, in a tribute to LGBTQ songwriters, 8 p.m. at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St., New West. Tickets: ticketsnw.ca.
ONGOING
Chor Leoni’s MYVoice program is recruiting boys and young men, aged 12 to 20, for a free choral program for guys, running Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. at Burnaby Central. Info: chorleoni.org/MYVoice.
Artists wanted, to help deliver the Arts Council of New Westminsters ArtsToGo program, with one-hour workshops delivered to elementary school-aged children. Emerging and established artists in all disciplines welcome to apply. See www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
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, 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.
Email entertainment listings to [email protected].
