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To Friday, March 14
Guys and Dolls, presented by Burnaby South Secondary at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 5455 Rumble St., 7 p.m. Pre-sale: $13 students, $18 regular; at door, $15/$20. Info: www.south.sd41.bc.ca.
To Friday, March 14
The Importance of Being Earnest, presented by Douglas College students in the Studio Theatre at the college, 700 Royal Ave. Tickets are $10 to $12, available through Massey Theatre, 604-521-5050.
To Friday, March 14
Zombie Prom, a musical presented by Moscrop Secondary, 7 p.m. in the Drama Room (Room 108). Moscrop is at 4433 Moscrop St., www.moscropsecondary.com.
To Saturday, March 22
Life in Colour, an exhibition of work by Claire Sower and Jim Keayes, at the Burnaby Arts Council's Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave, 2 to 4 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
To Saturday, March 29
Floriography, the silent language of flowers - an exhibition of work by Grazyna Wolski, at the Arts Council of New Westminster gallery, Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park, www.artscouncilnewwest.org, 604-525-3244.
To Sunday, March 30
Floyd Collins, Adam Guettel's musical, presented by New Westminster's Patrick Street Productions at the York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., priced from $19. Tickets: tickets.thecultch.com or call 604-251-1363. Info: www.patrickstreetproductions.com.
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Wednesday, March 12
Chelsea Hotel, an Arts Club on Tour production featuring the songs of Leonard Cohen, at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 604-205-3000, tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Short story open mike, presented by Royal City Literary Arts Society, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, in the backroom at 447 Columbia St., New West, hosted by Margo Prentice. Share short stories or book excerpts. Storytellers welcome.
Thursday, March 13
Chelsea Hotel, an Arts Club on Tour production featuring the songs of Leonard Cohen, at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 604-205-3000, tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Friday, March 14 to Friday, March 21
A Dream Play, an adaptation of August Strindberg's drama by Caryl Churchill, onstage at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre at Douglas College, presented by students. Tickets $10 to $12, available through the Massey box office at 604-521-5050.
Saturday, March 15
Spring break manga workshop, with Yukina Takeuchi, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, for ages 10 and up. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.
Chigiri-e workshop, introducing the Japanese torn paper art form, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre. $20, or $18 for members, plus $22 for materials. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org.
The Poetry Wars, a poetry study group led by Carol Shillibeer, meets 430 to 6:30 p.m. in the backroom at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West. Info: Email Carol, [email protected].
Tuesday, March 18
Page as bone - ink as blood, a writing workshop with Jonina Kirton exploring how to access memory, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., offered by Royal City Literary Arts Society. Free, but register at [email protected].
Spoken Ink, featuring New Westminster poet laureate Candice James, 8 p.m. at La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 Hastings St., North Burnaby. James will read from Ekphrasticism - Painted Words, and there will also be an open mike session. Siogn up for the open mike at 7:30 p.m. Info: www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com or [email protected].
Wednesday, March 19 to Saturday, March 22
When It Rains, presented by Nova Scotia's internationally acclaimed 2b theatre company, 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Tickets $32 in advance, $27 students/seniors; regularly $35 and $30. Wednesday night tickets $15; Thursday night two-for-one. Call 604-205-3000 or book through tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Thursday, March 20
Fireside talk, with Krista Belle Stewart, in connection with the First Nations and Inuit print exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca, 604-297-4422.
Saturday, March 22
Mandarin walking tour of the First Nations and Inuit print exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery, noon to 1 p.m., with Don Yue Su. No registration required, open to all ages. Info: 604-297-4422, www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Just Duets, featuring Andrea Smith and Dave Lidstone, play at Renaissance books, 43 Sixth St., New West, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets $10, call 604-525-4566 or email [email protected]. Just Duets have released a CD titled Get on Board. Their repertoire includes songs in a variety of genres that reflect a commitment to social justice, Canadian roots and poetry in song.
Monday, March 31
Twenty Feet From Stardom, a screening of the Oscar-winning documentary as part of the Last Mondays at the Movies series, 7:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., $9 at the door.
Tuesday, April 1 to Sunday, May 4
Jesse Nishihata - Visual Storyteller, a retrospective of the work of the pioneering Japanese Canadian filmmaker, with a chance to select from several films to view in a private screening. At the National Nikkei Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Open Tuesday through Sunday, admission by donation, see www.nikkeiplace.org or call 604-777-7000.
Wednesday, April 2
Opening reception, for Jesse Nishihata - Visual Storyteller, a retrospective of the work of the pioneering Japanese Canadian filmmaker, at the National Nikkei Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., 7 to 9 p.m. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org or 604-777-7000.
Thursday, April 3 to Saturday, April 19
Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet), presented by the Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen's Park, Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets $15, or $13 for seniors and students. Reserve at 604-521-0412 or email [email protected]. Info: www.vagabondplayers.ca
Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 6
Fresh Paint, the Burnaby Artists' Guild exhibition and sale, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Runs Friday 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featured artist Elizabeth Wallace, plus work by the guild's many talented artists in a variety of styles and mediums. Demonstrations will be offered. Admission free. Call 604-291-6864 or see www.burnabyartistsguild.com for more details.
Saturday, April 12
Westminster Church Choir and friends present I Will Embrace the Cross, a musical on the "Christ is Risen" theme, 7:15 p.m. at Westminster SDA Church, 7925 10th Ave., Burnaby, for people of all ages and denominations. Seating limited; first-come, first-served. Freewill offering will be taken. Info: 604-524-6969.
Curator's talk, for Jesse Nishihata - Visual Storyteller, a retrospective of the work of the pioneering Japanese Canadian filmmaker, at the National Nikkei Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., 2 p.m. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org or 604-777-7000.
Friday, April 25
Opening reception for LitFest New West, featuring Double Exposure's Linda Cullen and Bob Robertson, 6:30 p.m. at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Reserve at 604-527-4667.
Friday, April 25 to Sunday, April 27
Lyrids Folk Dance Festival, at the Gizeh Centre, 3550 Wayburne Way, Burnaby, with a chance to learn new dances from Serbia and Turkey. New and experienced dancers welcome. Festival includes Balkan singing and drumming workshops, plus a dance party Saturday night featuring Kafana Republik. Catered meals featuring dishes from Serbia and Turkey, plus a marketplace selling music, costumes and more, are also part of the weekend. Sign up for the whole weekend for $175, or for individual workshops. Call Dale at 604-496-4236 or see wwwlyridsfolkddancefestival.org.
Saturday, April 26
LitFest New West, at Douglas College, with workshops and marketplace from 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Volumes of Authors and open mike from 5 to 7 p.m., and a literary showcase featuring keynote speaker Gary Geddes from 7 to 10 p.m., at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org, 604-525-3244.
ONGOING
Art at the New Westminster Public Library, with two exhibitions running through March: Esther Johnson's watercolours on the ramp gallery, and winners from the Welcoming and Inclusive New Westminster photography contest upstairs. Art can be viewed at any time during library hours at 716 Sixth Ave. Call 604-527-4660 or check out www.nwpl.ca for information.
Burnaby Art Gallery off-site exhibitions, with work by Janice Wu at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., until March 31, and Paul + Wendy Projects at the McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., until April 1. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Songwriters open mike, every Sunday evening 7 to 9 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, in the backroom at 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, hosted by Enrico Renz and Lawren Nemeth. Bring songs to join in, or just stop by to listen. Poets also welcome for collaboration. Info: www.rclas.com.
Cameron Seniors Sunshine Sing-along grop meets on alternating Mondays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Cameron Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St. Sing along to old-time favourites with friends. Volunteer musicians sought - pianos, drums and other instruments. A piano and a drum set are available for use. For info, call Sue McIntyre at 604-297-4453 or email [email protected]
Line dancing, Mondays at 10 a.m. at Deer Lake United Church Hall, 5135 Sperling Ave. Beginners welcome. Call Georgie at 604-522-5647 for information.
Write on! The Royal City Literary Arts Society's 2014 writing contest accepts submissions until March 15. Three categories: Poetry, fiction, non-fiction, with cash prizes for top three in each category. Full details: www.rclas.com. Info: [email protected], 778-714-1772.
Recent Acquisitions of First Nations and Inuit Prints, ongoing to April 6 at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. By donation (suggested donation $5). Info: 604-297-4422, www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Ukiyoe Spectacular, running at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, ongoing to March 23, 6688 Southoaks Cres., with more than 100 woodblock prints from a private collection in Japan, tracing the history of the ukiyo-e art form. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org/ukiyoe-spectacular/.
Singers welcome, for Maillardville's francophone choir Les Échos du Pacifique, rehearsals at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-936-6993, [email protected], www.lesechosdupacifique.com.
Line dancing at Capitol Hill Community Hall, 361 Howard Ave., with new classes for beginners on Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, starting Nov. 15. Call 604-655-8795 or 778-883-2628 for information.
Write From the Heart, a writers' group led by Ruth Kozak, 10 a.m. to noon at WAVES coffee shops, Begbie and Columbia streets, New Westminster, looking at memoir writing, some fiction and some poetry. New members always welcome.
Burnaby Scottish Country Dance Club, meets Mondays 7 to 10 p.m. at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St., Burnaby. New members welcome. No partners needed, no experience required. For info, drop in or call Gerry at 604-451-1161 or Rosemary, 604-298-6552. Info: www.rscdsvancouver.org/burnaby.html.
Modern square dancing, give it a try on Monday evenings at the Charles Rummel Hall, 3680 Lozells Ave., 7:30 p.m. No experience needed; come alone or with a partner or friends. Info: 604-939-2789.
Scottish Country Dance Class, Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 604-298-6552.
Scandinavian Folk Dancers, Wednesdays at the Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas St., Burnaby, 6004-685-7405.
Melodious Mandolins, looking for new musicians, meeting at various locations in Burnaby, 604-433-2762.
Dance For Fun Club, the "Best Little Dance Club in Town," offers rock and roll nights Mondays, swing nights Wednesdays and ballroom nights Saturdays, all at the Heritage Hall, 728 12th St., New Westminster, Doors open at 6:30 p.m., beginner-intermediate lesson at 7:30 p.m., dance at 8:30 p.m. Info: [email protected] or 604-726-0153. Dances are $10.
Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meets Tuesday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby. Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. All levels welcome, no partners needed, drop-ins welcome. Info: 604-436-9475.
Writers Discovery Group, meets on the second Wednesday of the month from September to June, 10 a.m. to noon on the lower floor of the library, 716 Sixth Ave. All welcome. Chance to share your short stories, poems, articles or drafts of novels or plays in a group setting for feedback.
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