ON NOW
To Friday, Jan. 27
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. All welcome, admission free. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
To Sunday, Jan. 29
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. Info: www.acnw.ca.
To Monday, Jan. 30
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.
To Tuesday, Jan. 31
Prisms, an exhibition of work by YoungHwa Cha-Hach, at the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and during events at the theatre. Info: www.masseytheatre.comor call 604-517-5900.
To Sunday, Feb. 5
Shaw Shorts!, an evening of George Bernard Shaw work by City Stage New West, featuring Renee Bucciarelli, Luc Roderique and Simon Webb, directed by Laura McLean, at Galbraith House, 131 Eighth St., New West. Shows at 7:30 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Jan. 28, 29, Feb. 4 and 5. Info: www.citystagenewwest.org.
To Saturday, Feb. 11
Kukwits’men (father’s son), an exhibition of contemporary aboriginal artwork by Gigaemi Kukwits and Zee Kwakwee Baker, at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., open Tuesday to Saturday noon to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.orgor 604-298-7322.
To Saturday, Feb. 25
Vuja De, an exhibition of new paintings by Claire Sarfeld, at the Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Gallery open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sundays. Info: 604-527-5723.
To Thursday, April 6
Hank Bull: Connexion, an exhibition of work by the multimedia artist and the last stop on a cross-country tour, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Artist talk with Hank Bull Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. Workshop on shadow puppets, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. ($23). In the BAG Family Sundays on Feb. 12 (shadow puppets) and March 12 (colour transparencies), 1 to 4 p.m., free. Art tour Tuesday, Feb. 14, 12:15 p.m.; tea and tour on Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Info and event registration: www.burnabyartgallery.caor 604-297-4422.
UPCOMING
Thursday, Jan. 26
Western Promises, an evening of reimagining music from classic western films and television by the trio of guitarist Dave Sikula, organist/keyboardist Chris Gestrin and drummer Jesse Cahill, 7 p.m. at Old Crow Coffee, 655 Front St., $20 regular, $15 students/seniors, open to all ages. Tickets at westernpromises.brownpapertickets.com.
Thursday, Jan. 26 and Friday, Jan. 27
Broken Picture Artists, this year’s cohort of the bachelor of performing arts program at Douglas College, presents their newest interdisciplinary work, Anamnesis, at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 regular, $15 for seniors and students. Buy through www.ticketsnw.ca or call 604-521-5050.
Saturday, Jan. 28
International Guitar Night, featuring international guitarists Lulu Reinhardt of Belgium, Luca Stricagnoli of Italy, Chrystian Dozza of Brazil and Debashish Bhattacharya of India, 8 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets $35 regular, $25 students and seniors, $10 for children under 12. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.
Fresh Talk: CHILDREN, a talk by four women about the complexities of balancing motherhood with creativity and artistic practice, 2 to 4 p.m. at the New Westminster New Media Gallery, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring Christine D’Onofrio, Elizabeth MacKenzie, Hannah Jickling and Helen Reed. Free, but seating limited.
Sunday, Jan. 29
A fundraising concert for the Newcomers’ Choir, featuring art song performance by tenor Kevin Lee and pianist Matthew Lee, 2 to 3 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre, Room 103, by donation.
Magical Stories and Enchanted Eggs, an ArtStarts workshop with Kallie George, offered free at River Market in the community square (upstairs). Runs at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for 45 minutes. No registration needed, but arrive early. Info: www.rivermarket.caor www.artstarts.com/events.
Monday, Jan. 30 to Thursday, March 30
Things With Wings, a new exhibition at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St., a seven-woman show exploring the magic of the natural world and the realm of the fantastical and imaginary. Opening reception Friday, Feb. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Tragedy + Time Served = Comedy, a show by Mark Hughes that looks at his past homelessness, heroin use and bank heists, 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., as part of the Way Off-Broadway Wednesday series. By donation. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Wednesday, Feb. 1 to Sunday, Feb. 26
On Purpose, an exhibition of artwork by students from Purpose Secondary School, on display at the Gallery at Queen’s Park. Opening reception Feb. 1, 6 to 8 p.m., with light refreshments. Gallery open Wednesday 1 to 8 p.m., Thursday through Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.acnw.caor call 604-525-3244.
Thursday, Feb. 2
Arts at One, featuring Double Trouble With a Bang: Music for Pianos and Percussion, part of the free concert series at Douglas College, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, 700 Royal Ave., fourth floor north. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artseventsor call 604-527-5723.
Thursday, Feb. 2 to Sunday, Feb. 26
Towards Zero, an Agatha Christie mystery, presented by the Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, with shows Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets $17, or $15 for seniors/youth, with $12 previews on Feb. 2 and 3. Tickets: www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets or 604-521-0412.
Thursday, Feb. 2 and Friday, Feb. 3
The (Post) Mistress, an Arts Club on Tour production of the one-woman show by Tomson Highway, starring Patricia Cano, 8 p.m. in the James Cowan Theatre at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 604-205-3000, tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Friday, Feb. 3 to Saturday, Feb. 18
The Little Mermaid, presented by Align Entertainment, onstage at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby, with shows Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., and matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $39 regular, $27 for students/seniors/children, with Thrifty Thursdays tickets for $25. Tickets at www.vtixonline.com. Also includes a Family Day matinee on Feb. 13 at 2 p.m., with pre-matinee activities at noon – all tickets $15, with proceeds to the Michael J. Fox Theatre Scholarship Fund. Info: www.alignentertainment.ca.
Saturday, Feb. 4
Burnaby Photographic Society holds its 21st annual showcase, with an evening of slide shows set to music, featuring travel, wildlife, fine art photography and more, 7 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., in the James Cowan Theatre. Tickets $18, contact Brian Maskell at [email protected], 604-318-9369 or www.burnabyphotographicsociety.com.
Mother Goose Goes to the Symphony, a VSO Tiny Tots concert starring Let Your Music Shine! With Lisa and Linda, runs twice at the Anvil Centre Theatre, at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tickets $15 adult, $7 child, $2 baby. Info: www.anvilcentre.com, or buy tickets through www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.
Sam Davidson, a final performance of the first artist in residence at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., 3 p.m. Info: www.skimmilk.ca.
Saturday, Feb. 4 to Sunday, April 30
Rock, Paper, Scissors, a multimedia installation by Cindy Mochizuki, running at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., by donation. Info: www.rockpaperscissors-project.comor www.nikkeiplace.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
The Particulars, a one-man play by Matthew Mackenzie, starring Nathan Barrett, 7:30 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., as part of the Way Off-Broadway Wednesday series. Admission by donation. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Wednesday, Feb. 8 to Saturday, Feb. 11
Pop-Up Love Party, presented by Zuppa Theatre at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Performers must outdoo each other in a battle of ideas about love. For $15 extra, you can enjoy a seven-course snack menu created by Michelin-starred chef Daniel Burns. Runs at 8 p.m. nightly. Info: www.zuppatheatre.com. Tickets: 604-205-3000, tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 8 to Sunday, Feb. 12
Legally Blonde the Musical, presented by NWSS at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., with shows Feb. 8 to 11 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets $15/$18, www.ticketsnw.ca.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Arts at One, featuring Many Keys, Two Hands, with Michael Wood on vibraphone and Jim Hodgkinson on piano, part of the free concert series at Douglas College, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, 700 Royal Ave., fourth floor north. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artseventsor call 604-527-5723.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Tragedy + Time Served = Comedy, a show by Mark Hughes that looks at his past homelessness, heroin use and bank heists, 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., as part of the Way Off-Broadway Wednesday series. By donation. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Saturday, Feb. 18
Bittergirl The Musical, the Arts Club on Tour production, at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St., New West, 8 p.m. Tickets $45, or $35 students/seniors, www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.
Saturday, Feb. 18 to Saturday, Feb. 25
Carmen, presented by Burnaby Lyric Opera at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, with shows at 8 p.m. on Feb. 18, 23 and 25, and 2 p.m. on Feb. 20 and 22. Tickets $38 regular, $33 student/senior, or $15 for matinees. Info: www.burnabylyricopera.org. Tickets: 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Saturday, Feb. 18 to Saturday, March 11
Shedding Layers, an exhibition of work by Jenn Ashton, Nicole Smith and David Righton, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception Feb. 18 at noon. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Tragedy + Time Served = Comedy, a show by Mark Hughes that looks at his past homelessness, heroin use and bank heists, 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., as part of the Way Off-Broadway Wednesday series. By donation. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Thursday, Feb. 23
Arts at One, featuring Love Through the Ages, with bass-baritone Joel Allison, pianist Joy Ollen and Guzman Ramos on archlute, part of the free concert series at Douglas College, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, 700 Royal Ave., fourth floor north. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artseventsor call 604-527-5723.
Thursday, Feb. 23 to Saturday, Feb. 25
The Incubator Project, presented by Dances for a Small Stage at the Shadbolt Centres of the Art, featuring a unique range of dancers and musicians who are experimenting with new forms of technology to inspire innovative work. Show at 8 p.m. Tickets $35 regular, $30 student/senior if bought seven or more days in advance; regular price is $38 and $33. Info and tickets: 604-205-3000, tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
ONGOING
Street and stage performers are invited to apply for a showcase to select artists to take part in celebrations for the City of Burnaby’s 125th anniversary and Canada’s 150th anniversary, with a roster of performers to appear at city events from June to September. Artists will be chosen at a showcase March 26 and 27 at Shadbolt Centre. Applications must be in by Monday, Feb. 13. Info at www.tinyurl.com/BbyArtistCall.
Arts Council of New Westminster and Royal City Farmers Market are accepting applications from visual artists to take part in a pop-up group exhibition during the AGM and conference of the B.C. Association of Farmers Markets, March 3 to 5 in New West. Submissions must include a selection of eight to 10 high-quality images, contact information, artist statement and CV. Submission deadline Feb. 1. See www.acnw.caor email [email protected].
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 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].
