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To Saturday, January 31
Art shows at the New Westminster Public Library, with a Young Creative Minds exhibition on the ramp gallery, and a New Westminster Photography Club exhibition upstairs. Info: www.nwpl.ca., 604-527-4660. Library is at 716 Sixth Ave.
To Sunday, February 8
Cory Collins: Re-Mappings, an exhibition at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., part of the Burnaby Art Gallery's outreach exhibitions, featuring the work of the Newfoundland-based artist, writer and behaviour therapist. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Sunday, March 29
Visualizing a Culture for Strangers: Chinese Export Paintings of the Nineteenth Century, an exhibition on tour from the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Gallery open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission by donation, with suggested donation of $5. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Sunday, April 5
Magic Hour, an exhibition featuring works from the Nikkei National Museum's collection, created by the Instant Coffee Artist Collective, ongoing at the museum, 6688 Southoaks Cres., 604-777-7000, www.nikkeiplace.org.
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Thursday, January 29
Duo Verdejo, with Adrian Verdejo on classical and electric guitar and Meghan Verdejo on viola, part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Info: 604-527-5723 or www.douglascollege.ca.
Thursday, January 29 to Saturday, February 21
Go Back for Murder, a Vagabond Players production of the Agatha Christie classic, onstage 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 $15, or $13 for seniors and youth. Reserve at 604-521-0412 or email [email protected]. Info: www.vagabondplayers.ca
Saturday, January 31
Burnaby Photographic Society 19th annual showcase, an evening of slide shows set to music plus a dramatic print display. Print exhibition runs all week starting Jan. 25 in the lobby at Shadbolt Centre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Showcase is at 7 p.m. in the Shadbolt's James Cowan Theatre. Tickets $18, contact [email protected] or call Chris Ostenstad at 604-351-9499. Info: www.burnabyphotographicsociety.com.
A Night of Stars, a gala fundraiser at Massey Theatre to support the work of the Backstage Youth Performers Society, with Laurell, Omar Khan, Michelle Creber and a host of young performers in various disciplines, plus silent auction and VIP reception (separate ticket for reception required). Tickets $18.50 and $23, see www.ticketsnw.ca. Info: www.byps.org.
Sunday, February 1
Capitol Hill Book Nook, kicks off its free community lending library with a celebration at its new book nook location in Harbourview Park, at the north end of Grosvenor Avenue on Capitol Hill. Info: [email protected].
Monday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 3
The Odd Couple, the Arts Club on Tour production, onstage at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Tickets: 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com. Info: www.artsclub.com.
Monday, February 2
Writing for Kidz, a writing group for adult writers in any genre related to children, led by facilitator Max Tell, meets 10 a.m. to noon at Renaissance Bookstore, 43 Sixth St., New West, 604-525-4566. Drop-in fee $5 at the door, includes refreshments. Info: www.rclas.com.
Tuesday, February 3
Into the Abyss, a talk and slide show by author Carol Shaben about her new book, chronicling the true story of a deadly plane crash in Northern Alberta and the aftermath for four of its survivors. Talk starts at 7 p.m. at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Pre-register at 604-527-4667 or email [email protected].
Wednesday, February 4 to Saturday, February 7
The Keith Richards One Woman Show, presented by Suitcase in Point Theatre at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, 8 p.m. Tickets $15 to $35, www.shadboltcentre.com or call 604-205-3000.
Thursday, February 5
Douglas College faculty recital, part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Info: 604-527-5723 or www.douglascollege.ca.
WordPlay, a free monthly poetry-generating drop-in series, hosted by Royal City Literary Arts Society, 7 p.m. in the back room at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Bring writing tools and paper. Info: [email protected].
Saturday, February 7
Art on the Spot, featuring family portraits, led by instructor Marianne Otterstrom at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., for all ages (kids and adults). Free admission. See www.burnaby.ca/familyday.
Tarot and Storytelling, a writing workshop led by facilitator Carol Shillibeer, 2 to 4 p.m. at 737 Sixth St., offered by Royal City Literary Arts Society. Fee: $20 members, $35 non-members, email [email protected].
Saturday, February 7 to Saturday, February 28
Expressions in Abstract, an exhibition featuring the paintings of three emerging artists, at Burnaby Arts Council Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2 to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org, [email protected] or 604-298-7322.
Sunday, February 8
In the BAG Family Sunday, a free program at Burnaby Art Gallery, combining the current gallery exhibit - Visualizing a Culture for Strangers: Chinese Export Paintings of the Nineteenth Century - with a hands-on studio activity. All ages, no registration required, drop in between 1 and 4 p.m. to the gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Monday, February 9
Team Portraits, a special Family Day session at Burnaby Art Gallery, with one-hour sessions starting at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Admission is by donation of $2 per person. Gallery is at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Wednesday, February 11
Short story open mike night, hosted by Margo Prentice at Renaissance Bookstore, 43 Sixth St., New West, 7 to 9 p.m. Bring short stories or excerpts from journals, books or essays. Storytellers welcome. Info: 604-525-4566 or www.rclas.com.
Saturday, February 14
Drop-in art gallery tour at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., led by Mandarin and English-speaking guides, with tours starting at 2, 2:30, 3 and 3:30 p.m. All ages, free. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Monday, Feburary 16
Writing for Kidz, a writing group for adult writers in any genre related to children, led by facilitator Max Tell, meets 10 a.m. to noon at Renaissance Bookstore, 43 Sixth St., New West, 604-525-4566. Drop-in fee $5 at the door, includes refreshments. Info: www.rclas.com.
The Poetry Wars, a study group led by Carol Shillibeer, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 100 Braid Street Studios, New Westminster, looking at Canada's literary environment. Info: www.rclas.com/events/poetry-wars.
Wednesday, February 18
Gallery tour and workshop for homelearners, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. featuring the new exhibition Visualizing a Culture for Strangers, geared for ages six through 14, including conversation and studio activities, $16. See www.burnabyartgallery.ca or call 604-297-4422.
Thursday, February 19
Graduate students of the UBC piano program present a concert as part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Info: 604-527-5723 or www.douglascollege.ca.
Travel writing workshop, with Ruth Kozak, sponsored by Royal City Literary Arts Society and the New Westminster Public Library, at the library, 716 Sixth Ave., 6:30 p.m. Info: 604-527-4660 or www.nwpl.ca.
Saturday, February 21
Bridge Musicians International, present chamber music repertoire including Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann and more, on violin, viola, cello and piano, as part of the Music at Queens concert series, Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., $20 regular, $15 seniors/students, $10 children, www.queensavenue.org.
Wednesday, February 25
Footloose, presented by New Westminster Secondary School at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 7 p.m., www.ticketsnw.ca.
Thursday, February 26
Silence or Not: The Music of John Cage, presented by Barrie Barrington on piano, part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Info: 604-527-5723 or www.douglascollege.ca.
Curator's talk and tour, with Barry Till of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, leading a tour of the ongoing Visualizing a Culture for Strangers: Chinese Export Paintings of the Nineteenth Century exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. For all ages, no registration required, free. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Footloose, presented by New Westminster Secondary School at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 7 p.m., www.ticketsnw.ca.
Friday, February 27
Footloose, presented by New Westminster Secondary School at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 7 p.m., www.ticketsnw.ca.
Saturday, February 28
Watercolour in Detail, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., led by Betty Woo at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., with supplies and lunch included. Explore basic watercolour painting techniques and processes. Registration $61.55. Call 604-297-4422 or see www.burnabyartgallery.ca for more.
Footloose, presented by New Westminster Secondary School at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., www.ticketsnw.ca.
Wednesday, March 6
Full-day art studio for homelearners, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. featuring the new exhibition Visualizing a Culture for Strangers, geared for ages nine through 17, including conversation and studio activities, $16. See www.burnabyartgallery.ca or call 604-297-4422.
Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13
The Foreigner, the Arts Club Theatre production of Larry Shue's farce, onstage at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Tickets: 604-205-3000. Info: www.artsclub.com.
Saturday, March 14
Drypoint Etching, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., with supplies and lunch included. Learn how to create detailed drypoint prints. Registration $61.55. Call 604-297-4422 or see www.burnabyartgallery.ca for more.
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ONGOING
Stand-up comedy shows, Wednesday nights at 7:30 at La Fontana Caffe, 3701 Hastings St., Burnaby, featuring amateur and professional comics, hosted by award-winning counselor/stand-up comic David Granirer and his colleague Al Hassam. Free, drop in.
Wanted: Massey Theatre kids. If you have ever performed at Massey, attended a performance at Massey, had a graduation ceremony at Massey or are generally interested in the history and future of Massey Theatre, then become a Massey Theatre Kid at www.facebook.com/masseytheatre.com. The theatre is planning a year of events in connection with its 65th anniversary. Watch www.masseytheatre.com for details.
Love to knit? Want to learn to knit? Join Knit 1, Take 2, a community knitting group based in New West. Meets in the community room at 898 Carnarvon St. from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sundays. Info: [email protected] or www.knit1take2.com.
Poetic Justice, poetry reading sessions with two featured poets and an open mike, Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. in the backroom at Heritage Grill. See www.poeticjustice.ca for the schedule and details.
Call to artists, to take part in the Arts Council of New Westminster's 2015/16 exhibition season. Artists must submit an application package by Feb. 15. For full details, stop in to the arts council in Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park, call 604-525-3244 or see www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Sponsors sought, to help New Westminster Secondary School cover the costs of its major musical production, Footloose, in February. Businesses and individuals welcome. Email [email protected] or see www.nwssmusic.com for more details.
Newcomers' Choir, meets Saturdays from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. in multipurpose room 2 at Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St., Burnaby. For all who want to improve their language or singing skills, or both. Info: www.MIUSc.ca.
Songwriter open mike nights, every Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Heritage Grill backroom, 447 Columbia St., New West. Write it, bring it, sing it - share your own work or just turn out to listen and support local talent. Info: 778-714-1772.
Enjoy singing? Burnaby Hospital Choir is looking for sopranos and altos to sing light, varied music. Rehearsals Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m .at the hospital. Call 604-434-9737 or 604-202-7748.
Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meet every Tuesday night from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby. Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. New dances taught every night; all levels, welcome, no partner needed, drop-ins welcome. Info: 604-436-9475.
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