ON NOW
To Sunday, June 26
Calendar Girls, presented by the Vagabond Players at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, running Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $15, seniors/youth $13, with $10 previews on June 2 and 3. Purchase at www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets or call 604-521-0412.
It’s Our Turn: The Art of the Turned Wooden Form, an exhibition of work by the Greater Vancouver Wodoturners Guild, in the Gallery at Queen’s Park, open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Artist demonstrations offered on Saturday, June 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Queen’s Park bandshell. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
To Thursday, June 30
A Journey: Drawing Through Grief, featuring work by Karen P. Nguyen, at the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m., or by appointment, 604-517-5900 or www.masseytheatre.com.
To Saturday, July 2
Urban Subjects, a mixed media solo exhibition featuring the work of Jessie McNeil, at the Burnaby Arts Council’s Deer Lake Gallery, with opening reception June 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave. and is open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.
To Sunday, July 10
Randall Anderson: Noticings, an exhibition of work by the multi-disciplinary artist, underway at the Metrotown branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., part of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition series. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Monday, July 11
Eight Prints: A 1959 Print Portfolio by Artists from Victoria, underway at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., part of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition series. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Friday, July 29
Unsettled Sites, a group exhibition by Marian Penner Bancroft, Wanda Nanibush and Tania Willard, at SFU Gallery, Academic Quadrangle 3004, 8888 University Dr., open Tuesday to Friday noon to 5 p.m. Info: www.sfu.ca/galleries.
Teachers’ Lounge, an art show featuring the work of Anvil Centre faculty: Wendy Anderson, Riette Gordon, Saskia Jetten, Colette Lisoway and Melissa Thorpe, with opening reception June 16, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Anvil Centre’s Community Art Space. Info: www.anvilcentre.caor call 604-527-4640.
To Saturday, September 3
Ron Simmer’s infinity room, A Night Walk in Falling Snow, is open at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., until Sept. 3 – extended again by popular demand. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
UPCOMING
Friday, June 17
Ember Skies, an outdoor electronic dance music festival, with bonfire beats and international DJs, kicking of Midsummer celebrations at the Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas St. Tickets $15, at the door, for ages 19 and up. Info: 604-340-8186.
Art in the Streets, a public celebration to launch new community art banners by Rob “Shockk” Matharu, 4:30 p.m. at New Westminster City Hall, 511 Royal Ave.
Saturday, June 18
Music by the River, featuring the acoustic instrumental duo Cranky Molluscs, noon to 2 p.m. at River Market, part of the Arts Council of New Westminster’s weekend busking series. Donations welcome.
Sunday, June 19
Music by the River, featuring country folk rockers Chris and Justin O’Connor, noon to 2 p.m. at River Market, part of the Arts Council of New Westminster’s weekend busking series. Donations welcome.
Burnaby Lyric Opera presents Opera on a Sunday Afternoon, with BellesCanto, featuring Gina McLellan Morel, Lisa-Dawn Markle and Rose-Ellen Nichols in a program of opera highlights from Weber to Mozart, 3 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., $15, 604-205-3000.
Wednesday, June 22
ArtsToGo workshop at Lord Kelvin Elementary School, 1010 Hamilton St., 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., featuring the art of storytelling, drop-ins welcome, parent participation required. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org/artstogoor 604-525-3244.
Thursday, June 23 to Saturday, June 25
Live at the ’Bolt: Dances for a Small Stage, featuring dancers from Ballet B.C., with choreographers and dance artists creating work to perform in locations throughout Deer Lake Park, 8 p.m. nightly. Tickets $15, see 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Thursday, June 23
Opening reception for Joe Fafard: Retailles, 7 to 9 p.m. at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., free. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Friday, June 24 to Sunday, Aug. 28
Joe Fafard: Retailles, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., admission by donation (suggested donation $5). With special programs including an artist talk June 25 at 2 p.m.; Kidz Club Art Night on June 30 at 6:30 p.m.; In the BAG family drop-ins on Sundays, July 10 and Aug. 14, 1 to 4 p.m., and adult art camp, Aug. 15 to 19. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.caor 604-297-4422.
Friday, June 24 to Sunday, June 26
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged, an Alchemy Theatre production featuring 37 plays and 1,222 characters presented by three actors in 97 minutes. Evening shows on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m., with Saturday matinee at 1 p.m. All shows at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Info: www.alchemytheatre.ca.
Saturday, June 25
Music by the River, featuring singer-songwriter Jelayna Murdoch, noon to 2 p.m. at River Market, part of the Arts Council of New Westminster’s weekend busking series. Donations welcome.
Watoto Children’s Choir performs at Nelson Avenue Community Church, 5825 Nelson Ave., Burnaby, at 6 p.m. Free, offering will be taken in support of the choir’s work. Info: www.watoto.com.
Sunday, June 26
Be Our Guest, a Royal City Musical Theatre fundraiser at El Santo restaurant, featuring food and entertainment by Warren Kimmel and other members of the Fiddler on the Roof cast. Tickets $100, including $40 tax receipt. Call 604-521-5050 to book. Info: www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com.
ArtStarts workshop at River Market, featuring Fana Soro introducing West African instruments and music, aimed at kids aged five and up. Two sessions, free to drop in, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Info: www.rivermarket.caor www.artstarts.com/weekend.
Monday, June 27
A Brilliant Young Mind, a screening as part of the Last Mondays at the Movies series at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10, or $8 for students and seniors. Buy at www.ticketsnw.caor pay cash at the door.
Saturday, July 9 to Saturday, Aug. 6
Wrapped in Colour, an exhibition of work by Pepe Hidalgo and Maria Voronova, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., with opening reception on Saturday, July 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. Info: 604-298-7322 or www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Sunday, July 3
Summer Sunday concert series at Civic Square, Burnaby, next to the Metrotown library branch at Kingsborough and McKay, with free music for all ages. This week; Walkman Brothers blues duo at 6 p.m., Metropolitan Concert Band at 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 7
Music by the River, featuring performers on the festival lawn at pier park, 6:30 p.m., free, featuring singer-songwriter Ranj Singh.
Friday, July 8
Cinq à Sept at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., a social gathering with live jazz music by guitarist Bill Conns, plus drinks and light snacks, featuring the opening of Wrapped in Colour, an exhibition by Pepe Hidalgo and Maria Voronova. Free. Info: 604-298-7322 or www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Sunday, July 10
Symphony in the Park, featuring the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Tania Miller, 7 p.m. at Deer Lake Park, with cello soloists Albert Seo. Free. Arrive early, and bring a picnic blanket or chair. Info: www.vancouversymphony.ca.
Summer Sunday concert series at Civic Square, Burnaby, next to the Metrotown library branch at Kingsborough and McKay, with free music for all ages. This week: Sacha Levin at 6 p.m. with interactive djembe percussion circle, and the Drum Syndicate at 7 p.m. with an interactive percussion ensemble.
Tuesday, July 12
Making Funny Faces, a Community Art in the Park event at Queensborough Community Centre, on the stage at Ryall Park, free and for all ages, 6 to 8 p.m. Drop in with the family to make your own family pictures or self-portraits – with a little help from Artists in the Boro.
Thursday, July 14
Music by the River, featuring performers on the festival lawn at pier park, 6:30 p.m., free, featuring Bruce Andrews.
Sunday, July 17
Summer Sunday concert series at Civic Square, Burnaby, next to the Metrotown library branch at Kingsborough and McKay, with free music for all ages. This week: Christie Rose with jazz-folk at 6 p.m., and Joline Baylis with a three-piece folk band at 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 21
Music by the River, featuring performers on the festival lawn at pier park, 6:30 p.m., free, featuring singer-songwriter Norine Braun and Alice Fraser.
Sunday, July 24
Summer Sunday concert series at Civic Square, Burnaby, next to the Metrotown library branch at Kingsborough and McKay, with free music for all ages. This week: B.C. Chinese Music Ensemble at 6 p.m. and the Deep Cove Big Band at 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 28
Music by the River, featuring performers on the festival lawn at pier park, 6:30 p.m., free, featuring Banx, with an array of covers and original work.
Thursday, August 4
Outdoor movies at Civic Square, Burnaby, next to the Metrotown library branch at Kingsborough and McKay, free for all ages, 8:30 p.m. Bring your own blanket and come rain or shine. Information: 604-297-4572.Today’s screening: Minions.
Sunday, August 7
Summer Sunday concert series at Civic Square, Burnaby, next to the Metrotown library branch at Kingsborough and McKay, with free music for all ages. This week: Revealing Grace acoustic folk duo at 6 p.m., Nova Sol with bossa nova at 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 11
Outdoor movies at Civic Square, Burnaby, next to the Metrotown library branch at Kingsborough and McKay, free for all ages, 8:30 p.m. Bring your own blanket and come rain or shine. Information: 604-297-4572. Today’s screening: movie in Mandarin, with English subtitles (TBA).
Saturday, August 13
Deer Lake Summer Arts Festival, outdoors at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., featuring live art competition, live music, artisan vendors’ market, summer theatre performance, kids’ art workshop, juried sculpture event and more. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.orgor 604-298-7322.
Sunday, August 14
Summer Sunday concert series at Civic Square, Burnaby, next to the Metrotown library branch at Kingsborough and McKay, with free music for all ages. This week: Arezoo Maleki at 6 p.m. with Iranian music; Neeraja Aptikar with Hindustani classical Indian vocals at 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 18
Outdoor movies at Civic Square, Burnaby, next to the Metrotown library branch at Kingsborough and McKay, free for all ages, 8:30 p.m. Bring your own blanket and come rain or shine. Information: 604-297-4572. Today’s screening: The Good Dinosaur.
Sunday, August 21
Summer Sunday concert series at Civic Square, Burnaby, next to the Metrotown library branch at Kingsborough and McKay, with free music for all ages. This week: Jirong Huang on erhu at 6 p.m., and Michelle Kwan on cuzheng at 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 25
Outdoor movies at Civic Square, Burnaby, next to the Metrotown library branch at Kingsborough and McKay, free for all ages, 8:30 p.m. Bring your own blanket and come rain or shine. Information: 604-297-4572. Today’s screening: Babe.
Sunday, August 28
Summer Sunday concert series at Civic Square, Burnaby, next to the Metrotown library branch at Kingsborough and McKay, with free music for all ages. Hang Johnny, on hang drum, at 6 p.m.; and the Ruffled Feathers folk-chamber pop group at 7 p.m.
ONGOING
Burnaby Writers’ Society writing contest, on the theme of 400 Years Since Shakespeare, welcoming work in all writing genres. One-0page maximum, $10 per entry or $25 for three entries. Mail entry, along with cheque or money order, to Burnaby Writers’ Society, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, B5G 3T7, by July 31. Info: www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.ca.
Poetry submissions sought for the Royal City Literary Arts Society’s third annual Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry. Entries must be books (not chapbooks) and at least 50 pages in length, written in English by a single author and published in the calendar year 2015. Info: www.rclas.com.
Visual artists called to enter work for an exhibition at the Fraser River Discovery Centre in connection with RiverFest in September. Works must be submitted by June 30. Information: www.artscouncilnewwest.org(see link under News).
Photographers called to enter the *click* photos of the fraser exhibition, hosted by the Fraser River Discovery Centre as part of RiverFest. This year’s theme is time. Photographers have until Aug. 15 to submit entries. See all the details at www.tinyurl.com/FraserClickInfo.
Tickets on sale for the Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival, coming Saturday, Aug. 6 to Deer Lake Park. Featuring Colin James, Frazey Ford and Cyril Neville and the Royal Southern Brotherhood, and many more. Info: www.burnabybluesfestival.com.
Tickets on sale for Chantal Kreviazuk’s Hard Sail tour, coming to Massey Theatre, New Westminster, Nov. 4, www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.
Burnaby Art Gallery seeks people with a passion for art who are outgoing and friendly, to lead school tours through exhibitions in the gallery. A minimum of one day per week availability during daytime hours is required. Extensive training and orientation is provided. If interested, apply online at www.myvolunteerpage.com or call 604-297-4414.
Arts Council of New Westminster seeks volunteers to help promote the arts in the community. Positions and programs include ArtsToGo, New West Craft, social media team, finance and fundraising, marketing and media, membership and volunteer committee, office assistants, research assistants and more. See www.artscouncilnewwest.org/membership/volunteer/ for details and an online application form.
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.
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.
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