ON NOW
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 Remainexhibition, at Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, with opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 24 to 2 to 5 p.m. Info: www.nikkeplace.org.
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.
Angela Emsley, has a display of contemporary art at the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., on the second floor. Exhibition open during library hours, drop in to see.
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.
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.
Spoken Ink, a Burnaby Writers’ Society reading night, featuring poets Chelsea Comeau and Sheila Rosen, 8 p.m. at Wings Pub and Grill, 6879 Kingsway, Burnaby. Info: www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com or [email protected].
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
Moved by 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.
Saturday, Jan. 16
Creative Pursuits, a hands-on workshop designed to provide tools and techniques for writers, led by David Blinkhorn and offered by the Royal City Literary Arts Society, 1 to 3 p.m. at the MLA’s office at 737 Sixth St. $15 members, $25 non-members. See www.rclas.com for info and registration.
Friday, Jan. 22
JJ Lee, New Westminster author of the critically acclaimed The Measure of a Man, speaks as part of the Salon Speaker Series, 7 p.m. at Place des Arts, 1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam. Tickets $5: brownpapertickets.com or call 604-664-1636.
Saturday, Jan. 23
SFU Pipe Band presents a Robbie Burns Dinner fundraiser in support of the Robert Malcolm Memorial Pipe Band’s youth organizations, 6 p.m. at the Executive Plaza Hotel, 405 North Rd. Tickets: Leslie Techy, 604-786-5384, [email protected], or www.sfupb.com.
Sunday, Jan. 24
Songs of Jealousy and Passion, 2 p.m. at McGill Library branch, 4595 Albert St., featuring guitarist Stephen Boswell and mezzo-soprano Fabiana Katz. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Monday, Jan. 25
Learning to Drive, the next screening in the Arts Council of New Westminster’s Last Mondays at the Movies series, 7:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets $10 ($8 for seniors/students), cash only at the door. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.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.
Wednesday, Feb. 3 to Saturday, Feb. 28
Happenstance: A Solo Exhibition by Robert Fee, at the Arts Council of New Westminster gallery in Queen’s Park, with opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 3. Includes special jazz concerts on Sundays, Feb. 7, 14 and 21, from 2 to 3 p.m. See www.artscouncilnewwest.org for details.
Thursday, Feb. 4 to Saturday, Feb. 6
Little One, a presentation of the Alley Theatre production, at Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St., $25 and $15, www.ticketsnw.ca.
Thursday, Feb. 4 to Saturday, Feb. 27
Over the River and Through the Woods, presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park, with Thursday to Saturday shows at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets $15, or $13 for seniors and youth, with $10 previews on Feb. 4 and 5. Reserve by calling 604-521-0412 or see www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets.
Friday, Feb. 5 to Saturday, Feb. 20
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, a family-friendly musical, presented by Align Entertainment at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby, tickets $25 to $37.50. Info: www.alignentertainment.ca.
Sunday, Feb. 6
Burnaby Photographic Society showcase, with slide shows set to music, plus a print display, 7 p.m. at the James Cowan Theatre at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Info: [email protected], 604-351-9499.
Sunday, Feb. 7
Charlotte Diamond celebrates the release of Diamonds by the Sea, in concert with son Matt Diamond at Massey Theatre, 2 p.m. Info and tickets: www.masseytheatre.com.
Sunday, Feb. 13
Hearts and Garters, a funny and romantic burlesque romp for Valentine’s Day, with the ladies of Damask Burlesk, at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., 8 p.m. Tickets in advance $30 VIP/$20 regular, or regular only at the door for $25. Buy through www.brownpapertickets.com.
Saturday, March 12
Canadian singer-songwriter Jann Arden performs at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $78.50 plus service charges, 604-521-5050 or ticketsnw.ca.
ONGOING
Call for artists working in all mediums, two- and three-dimensional, to take part in Luminescence: Works Exploring Light, a group exhibition at the Burnaby Arts Council’s Deer Lake Gallery set to open March 19. Submission deadline Jan. 29. See www.burnabyartscouncil.org for full information.
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’ 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 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.
Got arty kids in the house? Anvil Centre offers a variety of hands-on art, music and other programs for kids, with new sessions starting in January. See www.anvilcentre.com to download a new brochure.
Email entertainment listings to [email protected].
