ON NOW
To Sunday, May 29
HighPower: Unfolding Beauty from Destruction, solo exhibition by local artist Kathleen Forsythe, Gallery at Queen’s Park. Gallery is open 1 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays to Sundays. The exhibition features digitally composed abstract expressionist paintings inspired by the debris from explosions at the High Power Lab at B.C. Hydro’s R&D division in Surrey. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
To Tuesday, May 31
Plaskett Gallery presents: My Faces on Canvas, by artist Tajah Olson. Gallery open Tuesday to Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment, Plaskett Gallery in Massey Theatre complex, 735 Eighth Ave.
To Saturday, June 4
Ron Simmer’s infinity room, A Night Walk in Falling Snow, is open at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., until June 4 – extended by popular demand. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Capturing the Essence, a new exhibition of abstract landscape work by Irma Soltonovich and Jenn Williamson, at the
Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception at 2 p.m. May 14. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
To Sunday, June 5
Germinal, an exhibition at the New Media Gallery at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring six international artists, with works focusing on transformation. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca.
To Saturday, June 11
Rhythms and Energy of Nature, featuring semi-abstract landscapes by Madelyn Hamilton, with opening reception April 21 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents or call 604-527-5723.
To Sunday, June 12
Michiko Suzuki: Hope Chests, a large-scale installation tracing the lives and struggles of eight young women, running at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. In the BAG Family Sunday program June 12; opening reception May 19, artist tour May 21, and a full-day art studio for homelearners on June 3. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
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.
UPCOMING
Wednesday, May 18 to Saturday, May 21
Three Lectures on the North, presented by Theatre Replacement and Rough House Productions at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Info: www.theatrereplacement.org. Tickets: tickets.shadboltcentre.com or call 604-205-3000.
Thursday, May 19
Finding Your Niche: Marketing and Branding with entrepreneur Davison Braun, an Artovations workshop for artists and creatives, offered at 100 Braid Street Studios and Gallery, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets $25, pre-register at www.100braidststudios.com. Offered by 100 Braid Street with the Arts Council of New Westminster and New Westminster Chamber of Commerce.
Friday, May 20
Gilding the Moon drawing workshop with artist Natasha Broad, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Arts Council of New Westminster, Queen’s Park. Tickets are $60 (including supplies tht you get to take home) and are available at www.eventbrite.com under Gilding the Moon. Learn to gild and draw while using the phases of the moon as your guide.
Sunday, May 22
Music by the River, featuring Norine Braun’s blues-folk-soul music, at River Market, noon to 2 p.m. Free, donations welcome. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Fresh Talk series at New Media Gallery, featuring Gabriel Aceves Sepulveda, with Skype talk from Spanish artists collective Laramascoto (Skype interview in Spanish, with English commentary by Sepulveda), 2 p.m. Fresh Talks run in conjunction with the ongoing Germinal exhibition at the gallery, which is at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. See www.newmediagallery.cafor more.
Wednesday, May 25
Photography workshop with artist Ryder White, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lord Kelvin Elementary School, part of the Arts Council of New Westminster’s free ArtsToGo workshop series. Drop-ins encouraged, parent participation required. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org/artstogoor email [email protected].
Fresh Talk series at New Media Gallery, featuring Rosemary Oh-McGinnish on Science and Art, noon to 1 p.m. Fresh Talks run in conjunction with the ongoing Germinal exhibition at the gallery, which is at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. See www.newmediagallery.cafor more.
Thursday, May 26
VIBE, a free, all-ages celebration at Anvil Centre to celebrate the exhibition opening of Papergirl YVR. Live music, cash bar and a chance to meet and talk with participating Papergirl artists. Admission is free, runs 7 to 9 p.m. at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: www.anvilcentre.caor 604-527-4640.
Saturday, May 28
Music by the River, featuring Australian singer-songwriter-guitarist Sam Cave, at River Market, noon to 2 p.m. Free, donations welcome. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Movie Magic, a Maple Leaf Singers concert at Massey Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 general, $10 children 12 and under. Call 604-985-1489 or 604-496-1463 or buy through www.ticketsnw.ca.
BLOOM art auction fundraiser, at Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., 7 to 9:30 p.m., with food, entertainment, sumie and calligraphy stations, and a host of art all on the theme of ink. For ages 19 and up. Tickets $25, or $20 for members. Call 604-777-7000 or see centre.nikkeiplace.org/bloom2016 for more.
Ikebana: the art of Japanese Floral Design, a lecture by Joan Fairs at the Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library in honour of Asian Heritage Month, 1:30 to 2:30p.m. Register by calling 604-522-3971 or see www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Shadbolt Centre’s year-end youth dance showcase, A Day in the Life Of … is onstage at the Shadbolt’s James Cowan Theatre, with Show A at 11 a.m. and Show B at 3 p.m. Tickets through tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Sunday, May 29
Movie Magic, a Maple Leaf Singers concert at Massey Theatre, 2 p.m. Tickets $20 general, $10 children 12 and under. Call 604-985-1489 or 604-496-1463 or buy through www.ticketsnw.ca.
Storytelling Circle, 2:30 to 4 p.m. at McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., in celebration of Asian Heritage Month, open to all ages nine and up. Free, but register ahead at 604-436-5400 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Fresh Talk series at New Media Gallery, featuring Marina Roy, presenting an excerpted reading from her upcoming book on the appearance of the mythological sasquatch in Northwest Coast B.C., 1 to 2 p.m. Fresh Talks run in conjunction with the ongoing Germinal exhibition at the gallery, which is at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. See www.newmediagallery.cafor more.
Shadbolt Centre’s year-end youth dance showcase, A Day in the Life Of … is onstage at the Shadbolt’s James Cowan Theatre, with Show A at 11 a.m. and Show B at 3 p.m. Tickets through tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Thursday, June 2
Librarians’ Choice, with librarians offering up reviews of summer reads, plus tea and refreshments, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Free, but register at 604-299-8955 or www.bp.lbc.ca/events.
A Fine Glass of Wine Paint & Sip night, at 100 Braid Street Studios, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy wine and refreshments while being led through painting by instructor Naomi Topuzoglu. Must be aged 19 or older. Info and signup at www.100braidststudios.com.
Thursday, June 2 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.
Saturday, June 4
Shadbolt Centre’s year-end youth dance showcase, Body Histories, is onstage at the Shadbolt’s James Cowan Theatre, with Show A at 2 p.m. and Show B at 7 p.m. Tickets through tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Sunday, June 5
ArtsToGo, a workshop presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, noon to 3 p.m. at Royal City Centre. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Shadbolt Centre’s year-end youth dance showcase, Body Histories, is onstage at the Shadbolt’s James Cowan Theatre, with Show A at 2 p.m. and Show B at 7 p.m. Tickets through tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Thursday, June 9
Re:generation, B.C. Cultural Roundtable conference at the Anvil Centre, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., focusing on emerging leadership in all cultural disciplines and sectors. Visit www.allianceforarts.com/conferencesfor details.
Friday, June 10
Shadbolt Centre’s Youth in Motion dance company presents New Expressions, onstage in the Shadbolt’s Studio Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets through tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Saturday, June 11
Shadbolt Centre’s Youth in Motion dance company presents New Expressions, onstage in the Shadbolt’s Studio Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets through tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
ONGOING
Registration underway for Mini Masters, visual arts lessons for kids aged three to five, with parent participation. There will be three six-week sessions – Mondays starting May 16, Wednesdays starting May 18 and Fridays starting May 20. Sign up via www.artscouncilnewwest.org/minimasters. All supplies included in $55 fee.
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.
Arts Council of New Westminster seeks volunteers to join its special project committee to plan celebrations for Canada’s 150th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the arts council. See www.artscouncilnewwest.org for details.
Solo and duo performers sought to perform as part of the Arts Council of New Westminster’s Music by the River series, running weekends at River Market. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org/music-by-the-river/.
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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