ON NOW
To Saturday, May 6
Allegory, an exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery featuring the work of photographers Julie Prescott and Kenneth Gillespie. Gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.orgor 604-298-7322.
Femme Fatales, an original full-length dance work by Meredith Kalaman, with Felicia Lau and Kate Franklin, onstage at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. at 8 p.m. nightly. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com. Tickets $15 to $38, buy at 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Dark of the Moon, presented by Cariboo Hill Theatre Company, 7 p.m. nightly at the Cariboo Hill Studio Theatre, 8580 16th Ave., $10, 604-296-6890.
To Saturday, May 13
Hastings: A Second Look, a feature exhibition as part of the Capture Photography Festival 2017, at Gabor Gasztonyi Gallery, 730 12th St., New West. Info: www.gaborgasztonyigallery.com.
To Sunday, May 14
Brian Grison: Adventures of a Drawing Boy, featuring mixed-media drawings by artist Brian Grison, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Monday, May 15
The Errand and the Epiphany, featuring photo-based collage work by Vancouver artist Jessie McNeil, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery, at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Sunday, May 21
Burnaby Art Gallery hosts two exhibitions: Arts Alive 2017, featuring collaborative group artworks by students in Burnaby schools, and The Salish Weave Collection: Works on Paper, featuring contemporary Coast Salish artworks, all at the gallery at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Gallery 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: www.burnabyartgallery.caor 604-297-4422.
Playing With Nature, an exhibition of work by Debra McKenzie, at the Gallery at Queen’s Park. Gallery open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Artist at gallery on weekends. Info: www.acnw.ca.
To Wednesday, May 31
The Laurentien Collection, featuring works by David Pacholko, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New West. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m., plus during performances (and one hour before) at the theatre. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
To Friday, June 2
Community, an exhibition presented by LitFest New West and New Westminster arts services, featuring teams of visual and literary artist, with visual artists creating work inspired by a text-based piece. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
UPCOMING
Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6
Photography Art Show, featuring work by Grant Withers, at the Burnaby Neighbourhood House North House, 4908 Hastings St., with reception 5:3p to 8 p.m. Friday, plus 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Withers will also lead a Heights Photo Walk and Talk on Saturday, May 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. Register at 604-294-5444 or email [email protected].
Saturday, May 6
Landscapes, presented by My Artist’s Corner at 100 Braid Street Studios, New Westminster 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission, with sale of art and art cards, plus silent auction and raffle draws.
Consider the Lilies, 7:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon St., presented by the Lyric Singers, directed by Nancy Rahn, tickets $20, or $18 for students/seniors. Info: 604-340-4353.
Art studio opening by Silvana McNulty, award-winning community artist and “Garden Gal,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 736 Fifth St., with refreshments.
Wednesday, May 10
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., featuring Ryan Gunther with Leash Your Potential: The Practical Guide to Corporate Survival, by donation, in the back room at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Reserve a table at 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/WayOffWed.
Thursday, May 11 to Sunday, May 21
A Little Night Music, presented by Patrick Street Productions at the Anvil Centre Theatre, with previews May 11 and 12, and opening night May 13 at 8 p.m. Shows Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., with matinees May 14, 20 and 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets $21.50 to $35.50, plus service charges. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.caor call 604-521-5050. Info: www.patrickstreetproductions.com. Child care offered for matinee on Saturday, May 20. Child-care info: www.tinyurl.com/PSPChildCare.
Thursday, May 11 to Saturday, June 3
The MAMA Project, an installation by artist Emily van Lidth de Jeude, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception Saturday, May 13, 6:30 p.m., including performance of SuperMAMA (poetry and song celebrating motherhood), and special Mother’s Day hours 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., plus MAMA Conversation from 3 to 4 p.m. Gallery open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org, 604-298-7322.
Friday, May 12
Dixon Divas benefit concert, raising funds for the Dixon Transition Society to help women and children fleeing violence, featuring eight female jazz divas, headlined by Dee Daniels, 7 p.m. at The Sanctuary in Brentwood, 1600 Delta Ave., Burnaby, with light appetizers, wine and a silent auction. Info: www.dixonsociety.ca. Tickets $40 in advance, $50 at the door.
Saturday, May 13
Writing and Healing: A workshop with Sherry Duggal, offered by the Royal City Literary Arts Society at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., $15 for members, $25 for non-members. Info: www.rclas.com. Register by email, [email protected].
West Coast Symphony Orchestra performs at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., admission by donation, 7:30 p.m. Info: www.westcoastwymphony.ca.
Big Band Big Bang 2017, a fundraiser for the AROKIS Centre of Music Society, 8 to 11 p.m. at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., tickets $20 general, $15 seniors and students. Info: www.arokismusic.org, or buy tickets through www.eventbrite.ca.
Sunday, May 14
Sundays With Sondheim, part of a series of informational chats about the composer Stephen Sondheim, presented by Patrick Street Productions at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., in the lobby. Session at 12:30 p.m. with PSP’s Peter Jorgensen, with help from a local performer, on Singing Sondheim. Bring coffee or tea and join in for a Q&A following the presentation. Free, but save a spot by registering ahead – find link at www.patrickstreetproductions.com.
In the BAG, a family studio drop-in at Burnaby Art Gallery, for all ages, by donation. Tour Arts Alive 2017 and the Salish Weave Collection, then make your own collaborative assemblage art, 1 to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.caor call 604-297-4422.
Van Dop Gallery hosts an opening reception for work by Elaine Brewer-White, an exhibition celebrating women, noon to 4 p.m. at the gallery, 421 Richmond St., New West. Exhibition runs until May 20. Call 604-521-7887 to arrange a viewing at another time.
Sunday, May 21
Sundays With Sondheim, part of a series of informational chats about the composer Stephen Sondheim, presented by Patrick Street Productions at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., in the lobby. Session at 12:30 p.m. on Sondheim’s collaboration with James Lapine, presented by playwright-director Amiel Gladstone. Bring coffee or tea and join in for a Q&A following the presentation. Free, but save a spot by registering ahead – find link at www.patrickstreetproductions.com.
Tuesday, May 23
Jazz Jam, hosted by Cory Weeds at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, open to musicians of all ages and abilities. Bring your own instrument and join in, or just listen, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Studio Theatre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
A Little Lunch Music, featuring buffet lunch for $12, plus free concert by Brad Muirhead Trio, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Encores Café. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., concert noon to 1 p.m. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
Wednesday, May 24
World Poetry celebrates Asian Heritage Month, with a gathering from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Hosted by Ariadne Sawyer and Kagan Goh, with feature performers plus open mike, raffle and refreshments. Info: www.worldpoetry.caor 604-526-4729.
Saturday, May 27
Burnaby’s Amabilis Singers present Luminosity, featuring the rarely heard 30-minute composition Luminosity, by British composer James Whitbourn, in concert at Holy Rosary Cathedral, 646 Richards St. (at Dunsmuir) Vancouver. Tickets $20, or free for children under 12. Call 604-503-2074.
The Lady Larks perform at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., 7:30 p.m., featuring arrangements of hits from the Andrews Sisters, Manhattan Transfer, Gershwin and more, www.ladylarks.com. Tickets $20 regular, $15 for seniors and students, $10 for children, www.queensavenue.org.
Thursday, June 1 to Sunday, June 25
Charley’s Aunt, a Vagabond Players production of the classic British farce, at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, tickets $17, $15 for seniors and youth, with $12 previews on June 1 and 2. Shows run Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Info and tickets: www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets or call 604-521-0412.
ONGOING
Sopranos wanted: Lyric Singers is currently auditioning for first and second sopranos. Call Nancy Rahn, 604-585-0344, to arrange an audition. Info: www.lyricsingers.ca.
Paint and Sip Nights at 100 Braid Street Studios, offering a night of beverages, refreshments and a chance to receive step-by-step instruction from a professional artist to create your own painting. Each night costs $35, or $60 for two adults registering together, and runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. A variety of upcoming themes are offered, Pacific Northwest Birxh Trees on May 12, Ode to Emily Carr on May 17, and more. See www.100braidststudios.com.
Call for artwork: Youth and Reconciliation. Momentum Youth Arts is seeking submissions from young artists (up to age 25) for an upcoming exhibition at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, June 5 to Aug. 4, with gala opening June 12. Themes: Reconciliation and Cultural Appropriation. Info: [email protected].
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.
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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