ON NOW
To Sunday, June 7
People With Cameras, a Burnaby Art Gallery off-site exhibition featuring photos from the City of Burnaby Archives, at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library at 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
REGISTERED, by Leslie Hossack, an exhibition that's part of the Capture Photography Festival, at Nikkei National Museum, 6688 Southoaks Cres., examining places of power and persecution and the experiences of Japanese-Canadians living in B.C. during the Second World War. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org/registered or 604-777-7000. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To Monday, June 8
Laura Widmer: Face to Face, a Burnaby Art Gallery off-site exhibition featuring the work of award-winning printmaker Laura Widmer, at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Sunday, June 21
Scott Massey: Unstable Ground, presented as part of the Capture Photography Festival at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4422 or www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Saturday, June 27
Lend Me a Tenor, Ken Ludwig’s farce presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Thursday to Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets $15, seniors/youth $13, with $10 previews on June 4 and 5. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or [email protected].
To Tuesday, June 30
Joseph Plaskett: a Retrospective, works from 1943 to 1958, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, as part of the theatre’s 65th anniversary celebrations. Volunteers wanted to help host the exhibition and introduce visitors to Plaskett and his work. Call 604-517-5900, or see www.masseytheatre.com for more information.
To Sunday, July 26
POPart, an interactive experience at the Anvil Centre’s New Media Gallery, third floor, 777 Columbia St., featuring Martin Creed, William Lamson, Karina Smigla-Bobinski and Ceal Floyer.
Thursday, June 4
WordPlay, poetry generating writing prompt group, meets in the back room at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Bring a prompt to share. Meeting at 7 p.m. Info: www.rclas.com.
Saturday, June 6
Message in a Bottle, a poetry workshop led by Fran Bourassa, offered by the Royal City Literary Arts Society, 2 to 5 p.m. at 737 Sixth St., New West. Info: www.rclas.com.
Melody of Love, a youth charity concert for the Burnaby Hospital Foundation, 2:30 p.m. in the James Cowan Theatre at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., organized by the Burnaby General Association of Chinese Communities. Info: www.facebook.com/BurnabyHospitalFoundation.
Sunday, June 7
Merging Dimensions, book launch with Candice James, hosted by Janet Kvammen, in the backroom at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., doors open at 1:15 p.m., event runs 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., followed by Poetic Justice, featuring Joanne Arnott and Jude Neale with host Alan Hill, 3 to 5 p.m.
Monday, June 8
Writing for Kidz, a group led by Max Tell, runs 10 a.m. to noon at Renaissance books, 43 Sixth St., with $5 drop-in fee that includes beverage and refreshments. Info: www.facebook.com/groups/writing4kidz.
Monday, June 8 to Sunday, August 9
Summer’s Bounty, an exhibition of photography work by Ward Teulon as part of the Growing Season exhibitions, featuring Burnaby’s urban gardens, at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library branch at 6100 Willingdon Ave.
Tuesday, June 9
The NWSS Revue, 7 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., featuring NWSS bands, choir and string ensemble, plus award and scholarship presentation, $8. Info: www.nwssmusic.com, www.ticketsnw.ca.
Tuesday, June 9 to Monday, Aug. 10
Close Up in the Garden, an exhibition of photography work by Ward Teulon as part of the Growing Season exhibitions, at McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., presented by Burnaby Art Gallery (www.burnabyartgallery.ca).
Wednesday, June 10
Short story open mike night, with guest host Janene White, 7 to 9 p.m. at Renaissance Books, 43 Sixth St., New Westminster. Info: www.rclas.com.
Thursday, June 11
Fraser River Up Your Watershed! Tour, concert with Holly Arntzen and Kevin Wright of the Artist Response Team, with students from NWSS and Qayqayt Elementary, 7 p.m. at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Raising awareness of watershed stewardship, with proceeds to habitat restoration on the Brunette River. Admission by donation (suggested donation $10).
Friday, June 12
Aunt Biddy’s Wake, an interactive theatre experience presented by Laughter Zone 101 at Lafflines Comedy Club, doors at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m., with food and bar service available. Tickets $20 in advance online, or $25 at the door. Tickets online at www.thecolumbia.ca or call 604-545-2262 to reserve.
Saturday, June 13
The Lonely –a tribute to Roy Orbison, 7:30 p.m. at the Anvil Centre theatre (doors at 7 p.m.), featuring Mike Demers and band in a tribute to Orbison and his many hits. Tickets 445. Call 604-521-5050 or see www.ticketsnw.ca.
Burnaby Potters Guild summer market and exhibition, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Capitol Hill Hall, 361 Howard Ave. at Hastings, burnabypottersguild.yolasite.com. Free entry, light refreshments served.
Sunday, June 14
Burnaby Potters Guild summer market and exhibition, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Capitol Hill Hall, 361 Howard Ave. at Hastings, burnabypottersguild.yolasite.com. Free entry, light refreshments served.
Thursday, June 18 to Wednesday, September 2
Bees and Berries, an exhibition of photography work by Ward Teulon as part of the Growing Season exhibitions, in Stride Studios at Burnaby Village Museum, presented by Burnaby Art Gallery (www.burnabyartgallery.ca).
Friday, June 19
Back Away, Slowly, an evening of experiential and experimental site-oriented performances for Live at the ‘Bolt, 8 to 10 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.theatrereplacement.org. Tickets: 604-205-3000.
Saturday, June 20 to Sunday, October 11
MINGEI: Japan’s Enduring Folk Arts, an exhibition at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby, 604-777-7000, www.nikkeiplace.org.
Sunday, June 21
Opera on a Sunday Afternoon, with highlights from Georges Bizet’s opera The Pearl Fishers, presented by Burnaby Lyric Opera and starring rising young operatic singers from Burnaby, Vancouver and around the Lower Mainland, 3 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Info: www.burnabylyricopera.org.
Saturday, June 27
MINGEI: Japan’s Enduring Folk Arts, an artist talk and opening celebration, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., 604-777-7000, www.nikkeiplace.org.
Ward Teulon: Growing Season, a garden party and artist talk in connection with the new off-site exhibitions by Burnaby Art Gallery, 2 to 4 p.m. at Burnaby Village Museum, with a tour of backyard garden displays and photo exhibits, plus live music and refreshments, www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Wednesday, July 1
Canada Day 2015, a free family concert at Swangard Stadium featuring 54-40, Jon and Roy and Mostly Marley, free to first 4,200 attendees. Activities start at 5 p.m., with concert at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. Info: www.burnaby.ca/canadaday.
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ONGOING
String instruments wanted, for the NWSS strings program. Program welcomes gently used instruments – most needed are violins, cellos, double basses and guitars. Cash donations also accepted. Contact Kelly Proznick, [email protected], if you can help out.
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.
Newcomers' Choir, meets Saturdays from 3 to 4 p.m. at Edmonds Community Centre, 7433 Edmonds St., Burnaby, Room 212, 3 to 4 p.m. 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 Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Call 604-298-4843 or 604-434-9737.
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.
Is your arts group looking for new members? Do you have an arts or entertainment event to list? Do you have a call for artist submissions to share? Send arts and entertainment listings to [email protected] or [email protected].
