ON NOW
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, 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, at the Anvil Centre’s Community Art Space. Info: www.anvilcentre.ca or call 604-527-4640.
To Sunday, Aug. 21
The Living Archive, a new exhibition at the New Westminster Museum and Archives, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., with some works featured at Samson V (880 Quayside Dr.) and Irving House (302 Royal Ave.) Work has been created by young artists, aged 17 to 24, inspired by the museum’s collections. Info: www.livingarchives2016.tumblr.com.
space_ at the New Media Gallery, a new exhibition featuring work by Elizabeth Price, Jane and Louise Wilson, David Bowen and Kristina Estell, at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca.
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.
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
Thursday, June 30
Panel discussion for the Living Archive, at the New Westminster Museum, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring work by artists aged 17 to 24 exploring the museum’s collections, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Friday, July 1 to Sunday, July 24
Heart of the Forest and Lost Wax and Art in Bronze, two exhibitions at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, New West, featuring the squilting art of Judy Villett and Terry Aske, plus the sculpture of Robert Matza. Gallery open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m. and Thursdays through Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. With opening reception on Wednesday, July 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. and artist talks on Sunday, July 17: Judy Villett at 1 p.m. and Terry Aske at 2 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.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.
Young Makers Show and Tell, a free series of do-it-yourself, hands-on maker workshops for kids, continues at the River Market community square, featuring Oncle Hoonki’s Fabulous Hornshop. With performances at noon, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. featuring “high speed spatula carving during omelette cooking.” Drop-in demonstrations include spoon carving, hands-on lessons in axe and adze carving, wooden horn-making and horn playing. Info: www.rivermarket.ca.
Tuesday, July 5 to Saturday, August 6
Materialization, an exhibition of work by Mila Karavai, using techniques ranging from papier-mache to paintings on aluminum, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and during performances in the Massey Theatre. Info: www.masseytheatre.comor 604-517-5900.
Wednesday, July 6
Julia’s Studio: Finding the Story in History, first in a series of creative writing workshops for teens, featuring author Mark David Smith, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Free, but register ahead at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Poetry in the Park, presents featured poets and open mike sessions in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New Westminster, free, 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring Jorden Abel, Joanne Arnott and Ray Hsu. Info: www.rclas.com.
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 Coon, 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.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), presented by Alchemy Theatre at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, doors at 7:15 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets $15. Info: www.alchemytheatre.ca.
Saturday, July 9
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), presented by Alchemy Theatre at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, doors at 7:15 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets $15. Info: www.alchemytheatre.ca.
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 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 soloist 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.
OpenStage, a free arts café in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, with featured performer plus open mike, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Info: www.twogentsnw.weebly.com.
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.
Wednesday, July 13
Julia’s Studio: Fabricating Fantasy Worlds, part of a series of creative writing workshops for teens, featuring author Rachel Hartman, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Free, but register ahead at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Poetry in the Park, presents featured poets and open mike sessions in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New Westminster, free, 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring Candice James and Geoff Nilson. Info: www.rclas.com.
Thursday, July 14
Music by the River, featuring performers on the festival lawn at pier park, 6:30 p.m., free, featuring Bruce Andrews.
Saturday, July 16
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company production, in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New West, free, with shows at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Info: www.shadowsanddreams.orgor call 604-515-0704.
Through Her Lens: a panel discussion with Nikkei female artists and scholars, inspired by the Arrival exhibition at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, which tells the story of Japanese Canadian picture brides. Discussion runs 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby, 604-777-7000, www.nikkeiplace.org. Free.
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.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company production, in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New West, free, 2 p.m. Info: www.shadowsanddreams.orgor call 604-515-0704.
Wednesday, July 20
Julia’s Studio: Creating Captivating Characters, part of a series of creative writing workshops for teens, featuring author Jason Chabot, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Free, but register ahead at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Poetry in the Park, presents featured poets and open mike sessions in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New Westminster, free, 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring Elizabeth Bachinsky and Erin Kirsch. Info: www.rclas.com.
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.
Saturday, July 23
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company production, in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New West, free, with shows at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Info: www.shadowsanddreams.orgor call 604-515-0704.
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.
OpenStage, a free arts café in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, with featured performer plus open mike, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Info: www.twogentsnw.weebly.com
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company production, in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New West, free, 2 p.m. Info: www.shadowsanddreams.orgor call 604-515-0704.
Wednesday, July 27
Julia’s Studio: How to Publish Your Manuscript, part of a series of creative writing workshops for teens, featuring author Caroline Adderson, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Metrotown library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Free, but register ahead at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Poetry in the Park, presents featured poets and open mike sessions in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New Westminster, free, 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring Cecily Nicholson, Manolis and Kevin Spenst. Info: www.rclas.com.
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.
Saturday, July 30
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company production, in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New West, free, with shows at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Info: www.shadowsanddreams.orgor call 604-515-0704.
Sunday, July 31
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company production, in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New West, free, 2 p.m. Info: www.shadowsanddreams.orgor call 604-515-0704.
Wednesday, August 3
Poetry in the Park, presents featured poets and open mike sessions in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New Westminster, free, 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring Jonina Kirton and RC Weslowski. Info: www.rclas.com.
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.
Saturday, August 6
OpenStage, a free arts café in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, with featured performer plus open mike, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Info: www.twogentsnw.weebly.com
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.
Wednesday, August 10
Poetry in the Park, presents featured poets and open mike sessions in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New Westminster, free, 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring Kyle McKillop and Timothy Shay. Info: www.rclas.com.
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.
OpenStage, a free arts café in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, with featured performer plus open mike, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Info: www.twogentsnw.weebly.com
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.
Wednesday, August 17
Poetry in the Park, presents featured poets and open mike sessions in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New Westminster, free, 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring Susan McCaslin and Rob Taylor. Info: www.rclas.com.
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.
OpenStage, a free arts café in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New West, with featured performer plus open mike, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Info: www.twogentsnw.weebly.com
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.
Wednesday, August 24
Poetry in the Park, presents featured poets and open mike sessions in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New Westminster, free, 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring Raoul Fernandes and Johnny Macrae. Info: www.rclas.com.
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.
Wednesday, August 31
Poetry in the Park, presents featured poets and open mike sessions in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New Westminster, free, 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring Wayde Compton and Renee Saklikar. Info: www.rclas.com.
Saturday, September 3
OpenStage, a free arts café in the bandshell at Queen’s Park, New West, with featured performer plus open mike, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Info: www.twogentsnw.weebly.com
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 Keviazuk’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.
Email entertainment listings to [email protected].
