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To Sunday, May 17
Arts Alive 2015, featuring the artwork of students in the Burnaby School District, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4422, www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Friday, May 22
Expression of Spring, art exhibition in the Community Art Space at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring work by members of Century House arts and crafts programs, with pottery, quilting, crafts and more. Info: www.anvilcentre.ca.
To Saturday, May 23
Pencil, Paint and Passion, an exhibition of work by New Westminster artist Don Smith, at the Arts Council of New Westminster Gallery in Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
To Saturday, May 30
Photographic Convergences, an exhibition featuring the photographs of Kelly Selden, Adam Gibbs and Chris MacKenzie, at the Burnaby Arts Council’s Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., with opening reception Saturday May 9, 2 to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322.
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.
To Sunday, June 7
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 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 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, May 14
NWSS music department jazz night, Swinging into Spring, featuring the school’s four jazz bands and senior vocal jazz, with guest artist Steve Kaldestad on tenor sax. A fundraiser for the school’s music program, it takes place at the Anvil Centre theatre. Guests can choose from regular or cabaret-style seating. Tickets $20 and $25, doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050. Info: www.nwssmusic.com.
Beyond the Hunger Games: Teen/Adult Librarian’s Choice, with librarians offering up suggestions for teen books that adults will enjoy, and adult books with teen appeal, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Recommended for ages 14 and up. Light refreshments will be served. Free, but space limited: call 604-299-8955, sign up in person at the library or register online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Friday, May 15
Landmark Cinemas 10 New Westminster hosts an A Cappella Sing-Off in celebration of the release of Pitch Perfect 2. Event starts at 6 p.m., with teams of four or more singers competing for a grand prize of a private karaoke party on the big screen at Landmark Cinemas. Event will be followed by Pitch Perfect 2 screening. Sign up by May 10 by emailing [email protected] with group name, number of participants, contact info and song of choice.
Tuesday, May 19
Librarians’ Choice: a Touch of Mystery, with librarians offering fast-paced reviews of mystery and thriller reads, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Metrotown branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Free, but sign up at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Friday, May 22
Damask Burlesk Troupe, performs its Spectacular Cabaret at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., New West. Info: www.facebook.com/Damask-Burlesk . Tickets: spectacularcabaret.brownpapertickets.com.
Saturday, May 30
A Boy and a Girl, concert by VanDeca Choir at 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, Sapperton, $20 at the door or $15 in advance. Kids are free. Reception included catered by Greens and Beans. Info: www.vandecachoir.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.
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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.
Action Take 65! A filmmaking competition for works inspired by or documenting the Massey Theatre. Instructors available for technical and creative support. Films will be juried, and top films will be screened. Deadline now extended to May 31. Info: www.masseytheatre.com, [email protected].
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.
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