ON NOW
To Saturday, November 21
Urban Rambles, an exhibition featuring acrylic works by Luciana Alvarez and Joy Hanser, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., free admission. Info: www.burnabyartcouncil.org. Opening reception Saturday, Oct. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.
To Friday, November 27
The Dichotomy of Change, presented by 100 Braid Street Studios, featuring the work of artists including Cliff Blank, Judith Copland, Omanie Elias, Susan L. Grieg, Terra Varey and more, at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St., New West, 604-527-4640 or www.anvilcentre.ca.
To Sunday, December 6
From The Collection: The Many Worlds of Jack Wise, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. View any time during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Monday, December 7
Brigitta Kocsis: Universal Gravitation, an off-site exhibition of Burnaby Art Gallery at the McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., North Burnaby. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Sunday, December 13
Brushstrokes in History/Pinceladas en la Historia, an exhibition of the surreal, abstract work of Pepe Hidalgo, at the Arts Council of New Westminster’s Gallery at Queen’s Park. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
To Sunday, December 20
New Westminster Celebration Series, an exhibition of portraits of past and present figures from the arts and cultural scene in New Westminster, originally commissioned for the city’s 150th anniversary celebrations and now on display at the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday or by appointment. Info: www.masseytheatre.com or 604-517-5900.
To January 31, 2016
Revitalizing Japantown? A Right to Remain exhibition, at Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, with opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 24 to 2 to 5 p.m. Info: www.nikkeplace.org.
Thursday, November 19
Opening reception for Layers: Print and Beyond at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Friday, November 20 to January 24, 2016
Layers: Print and Beyond, an exhibition of work by Gillian Armitage, Kim Mi Hyang and Marie Price, guest curated by Susan Gransby, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Saturday, November 21
Art sale fundraiser at Burnaby Art Gallery, noon to 5 p.m., free, with silent auction, art vendors, Let It Snow family art activities from 1 to 3 p.m., door prize draw at 3 p.m., tea and cookies and more. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca. Gallery is at 6344 Deer Lake Ave.
Paint the Town, an exhibition of work by artists aged nine to 12 taking part in Anvil Centre arts programs, with opening reception at noon. In the Secret Gallery at New Westminster Museum in the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: 604-527-4640 or www.anvilcentre.ca.
The Big Splash fundraiser, for Royal City Musical Theatre, hosted at 100 Braid Street Studios, featuring an evening of art, appetizers and wine, 7 p.m., with entertainment by Steve Maddock, Darren Radtke and Chris Sigerson, plus wine tasting by Pacific Breeze Winery and Kalala Organic Estate Winery, $75 per person (with $25 tax receipt), www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com.
Saturday, November 21 to Monday, December 7
Paint the Town, an exhibition of work by artists aged nine to 12 taking part in Anvil Centre arts programs, ongoing in the Secret Gallery at New Westminster Museum in the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: 604-527-4640 or www.anvilcentre.ca.
Saturday, November 21 to Sunday, December 13
Sherlock Holmes’ Christmas Goose, presented by Forte Theatre Society in Brookfield Hall at Burnaby Village Museum as part of the village’s Heritage Christmas celebrations, running Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 , 4 and 6:30 p.m. Info: [email protected].
Sunday, November 22
Artists in the Boro hosts its Christmas art and craft sale, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Port Royal Room at Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave., with fine art and handmade gifts of all kinds, plus raffle tickets. Free entry. Info: www.artistsintheboro.ca.
Saturday, November 28
Chez Nous: Christmas With Elektra, with Elektra Women’s Choir, joined by jazz vocalist Dee Daniels, bassist Jodi Proznick and the Burnaby Central Women’s Choir for a family-friendly holiday program, 2 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. Info: www.elektra.ca.
Curator’s tour of the new Layers exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., 2 p.m., free. Join guest curator and professional printmaker Susan Gransby for an exploration of the exhibition’s prints. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Sunday, November 29
ArtStarts presents Element, with Metaphor, a crew of hip-hop artists who build community empowerment and social justice through their performance, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., free, no pre-registration needed. Info: www.artstarts.com/weekend.
Wednesday, December 2 to Saturday, December 19
Inspecting Carol, a Christmas comedy presented by the Vagabond Players, Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., at the Bernie Legge theatre, Queen’s Park, $15 regular, $13 students and seniors, with $10 previews on Dec. 2, 3 and 4. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or email [email protected].
Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5
Seriously Senior, presented by Golden Age Theatre at Century House, 620 Eighth St., Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 1:30 p.m., featuring three one-act plays: Time Out, Yogiisms, and Profusion of Roses, $8 members, $10 non-members, with refreshments and entertainments.
Saturday, December 5
Christmas on the Air: a musical revue, with Red Robinson and Rick Cliff, at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., 604-522-4500 or www.thecolumbia.ca.
Winter Arts and Craft Pop-up Market at 100 Braid Street Studios, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with resident artists on hand in their studios, plus select artisans and craftspersons who have been invited to join in the gallery. Info www.100braidstreetstudios.com.
Sunday, December 13
In the BAG, a free family studio activity drop-in program at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., 1 to 4p.m. on the theme of Layering Colour. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
ONGOING
Burnaby Art Gallery, seeks experienced volunteers to serve on its Burnaby Art Gallery Advisory Committee. For information and full requirements, see www.burnabyartgallery.ca. Deadline to apply is Dec. 15 for the year 2016. For info, call 604-297-4422.
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.
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 information, 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.
Do you have an arts or entertainment event to share? Do you have ongoing events to share or know of a group searching for new members? Email [email protected].
