ON NOW
To Sunday, October 23
Keith Langergraber: Betrayal at Babylon, runs at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. The new installation by the mixed media artist reinterprets the biblical Tower of Babel as a western mine and ghost town, with large-scale mixed media works on paper alongside a short film by Langergraber. In the BAG family Sunday studio drop-in on Oct. 9. Gallery open Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission by donation, with suggested donation of $5. Parking is free. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Saturday, October 29
Young Art Makers, a new exhibition at Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. presented by the Youth Arts Movement in connection with the Momentum Youth Arts Fest, featuring the work of students from the visual arts program at NWSS. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
Body and Soul, a Vagabond Players presentation of the new play by local playwright Elizabeth Elwood, onstage at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, with shows Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $17, or $15 for seniors and youth, with $12 previews on Oct. 6 and 7. Purchase tickets at www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets or call 604-521-0412.
To Sunday, October 30
Foreign Gaze: Bollywood Eyes, an exhibition of work by Gurpreet Shergill at the Gallery at Queen’s Park. Gallery open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.acnw.ca.
To Sunday, November 6
WITNESS, at the New Media Gallery, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., 7 to 9 p.m., featuring the work of five international artists exploring life in a world of surveillance systems and visual technology. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca or 604-875-1865.
To Tuesday, November 15
Ben Duncan: Ever Onward, an exhibition of new work celebrating the longstanding tradition of the doodle, part of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition series at Burnaby Public Library’s Metrotown branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Wednesday, November 16
Distillations: Lithographs and Etchings, an exhibition of work by Catherine M. Stewart, part of the Burnaby Art Gallery’s off-site exhibition series at Burnaby Public Library’s McGill branch, 4595 Albert St., open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
UPCOMING
Friday, October 7
Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra, with pianist Linda Ruan, takes to the stage at 7:30 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre for its season opening concert. Info and tickets: www.vmocanada.com.
Saturday, October 8
Alun-Alun 2016, an Indonesian food and culture show, noon to 5 p.m. at the Nikkei Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Info: www.permaibc.ca.
Emma and Roland Nipp, a father-daughter guitar duo, perform from noon to 2 p.m. as part of the Uptown Unplugged concert series, presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, www.acnw.org.
Saturday, October 8 to Saturday, October 29
Uncommon Threads, a mixed media exhibition by Lori Goldberg and Atefeh Baradaran, at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception Oct. 8 at noon, gallery open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322.
Saturday, October 8 to Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017
Warrior Spirit, an exhibition honouring the Japanese Canadian veterans of the First World War, ongoing at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, with opening reception 3 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 8.A re-enactment performance of Zennosuke Inouye, featuring actor Kevin Takahide Lee, is set for Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.
Sunday, October 9
Burnaby Lyric Opera presents Opera Highlights, featuring Richard Wagner’s Die Walküre, presented by singers David Gibbons, Sarah Templeton and Scott Brooks, directed by David Boothroyd, first in the season of Sunday afternoon opera concerns at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 3 p.m. Tickets $15, see tickets.shadboltcentre.com or call 604-205-3000.
Daniel Sebastian-Chung, guitarist, performs from noon to 2 p.m. as part of the Uptown Unplugged concert series, presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, www.acnw.org.
Teo Milea brings his My Piano Stories tour to Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, blending the worlds of classical and contemporary music with the piano, 6 p.m., tickets $30 online or $40 at the door. Info: www.teomilea.com. Tickets: tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Tuesday, October 11
It’s All About You: Marketing Yourself and Your Work, a Royal City Literary Arts Society workshop facilitated by Margo Bates, 7 to 9 p.m., $15 for members, $25 for non-members. Info: www.rclas.com.
Tuesday, October 11 to Friday, December 9
Fire Ball, an exhibition of work presented by Inclusion B.C. Foundation, featuring the work of artists with intellectual disabilities, running at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St., New Westminster. Opening reception Friday, Oct. 14, 5 to 7 p.m. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
Friday, October 14 to Sunday, October 16
Momentum Youth Arts Fest, presented at the Massey Theatre on Friday, Anvil Centre on Saturday and Moody Park Youth Centre on Sunday, with workshops and performances by and for young artists, ranging from Korean drumming to indie music, poetry and swing dance. Highlights include an art industry Q&A with a panel of professional artists and an Open Stage event with the Two Gents of New West. For full festival details and schedule, see www.momentumyouthfest.com.
Saturday, October 15
Living Room Art in the Heights, 5 to 9 p.m., featuring an evening of multidisciplinary art presentations, free, in a private home at 4115 Yale St. Info: www.livingroomarttheheights.wordpress.com.
West Coast Symphony Orchestra, concert at 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., by donation. Free parking a half-block down the hill at city hall. Info: www.westcoastsymphony.ca.
Nathan Aswell, a recording artist from White Rock, performs from noon to 2 p.m. as part of the Uptown Unplugged concert series, presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, www.acnw.org.
Navigating the Publishing World, a Royal City Literary Arts Society workshop with Sylvia Taylor, 1 to 3 p.m., $15 for members, $25 for non-members, www.rclas.com.
AbracaDAZZLE, a family-oriented magic and illusion show by magician John Kaplan, 3 and 6 p.m. at St. Aidan’s Presbyterian Church, 1320 Seventh Ave., New Westminster. Info: 604-521-9580.
Chuck, Be a Lady Tonight!, a fun Vegas-style drag show hosted by Tatiana Sway and Dame Hope Diamond, presented by Kitsch n’ Sync at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., in support of Parkinson Society British Columbia. Info: www.thecolumbia.net.
Thank You For the Music, a fundraiser for a new non-profit society featuring a casual evening that includes music bingo, live piano music, snacks and a silent auction. Tickets $25 per person purchased online in advance, or $30 at the door. For ages 19 and up. The funds raised will help the group with its start-up operational costs as well as its ongoing current project to provide new pianos to Surrey schools. The event is happening at 7 p.m. at the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club. Info and tix: www.tinyurl.com/ThankYouMusicFundraiser.
Sunday, October 16
Singer Margenne Mangaoang performs from noon to 2 p.m. as part of the Uptown Unplugged concert series, presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster, www.acnw.org.
Poetic Justice, a poetry reading featuring Susan McCaslin and Richard Osler, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (new time), with featured readings and open mike, at Boston Pizza, 1045 Columbia St. Info: www.poeticjusticenwwest.org.
Sing-Along Sound of Music, a Royal City Musical Theatre fundraising event at the Massey Theatre, starting at 2 p.m. Family-friendly, costumes encouraged – come to take part in the classic Julie Andrews film and sing along. Adults $20, seniors $15, kids $10. Info: www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com or www.masseytheatre.com.
Tuesday, October 18
Mediated Visions: film, art and technology, an event presented by DOXA Documentary Film Festival, NewWest Film Fest, New Westminster New Media Gallery, Momentum Youth Arts Movement and the city’s arts services, with 7 p.m. screening of Werner Herzog’s Lo and Behold: Reveries of the Connected World, followed by talks from guest speakers Adam Basanta, artist, and Mazdak Gharibnavaz of OpenMedia. Also includes a workshop at 4 p.m. by media artist Louisa Phung on how to create a media-based work using smartphones. Screening costs $10, or $5 for students and seniors. Reserve at 604-521-5050 or at www.ticketsnw.ca, or pay cash at the door if available. Info: 604-646-3200.
Wednesday, October 19 to Saturday, October 22
I Care What You Think, a dance performance presented by The Contingency Plan Dance Collective in collaboration with plastic orchid factory, onstage at 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Wednesday opening night special price $15. Regular admission $38, seniors/students $33 (with $3 discount if bought seven or more days in advance). Call 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Thursday, October 20 to Saturday, October 22
NewWest FilmFest 2016, running at Landmark Cinemas, 800 Carnarvon St. (SkyTrain level), with full festival pass for $35, or single screenings for $8 general, $5 students and seniors. Program includes a variety of feature and documentary films plus a program of shorts, including Closet Monster, Waiting for B., The Lobster, VIVA, The Pristine Coast, Fractured Land and Captain Fantastic. Info: www.newwestfilmfest.caor 604-516-0402.
Saturday, October 22
Abbotsford Photo Arts Club holds its 39th annual seminar at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby, featuring photographer/authors Darwin Wiggett and Samanth Chrysanthou on The Visionary Photographer. Runs 8:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fee $105 per person in advance, register at www.apac.bc.ca, or $120 per person (cash only) at the door.
Legends of Rock ’n’ Roll presents Class of ’59: The Early Years of Rock ’n’ Roll, 7:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre, featuring the music of Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Big Bopper and more. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30
Burnaby Artists Guild Art Show and Sale, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, with official opening from 7 to 10 p.m., and show Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission and parking. With work in various mediums by guild members, plus featured artist Teresa Morton. Info: www.burnabyartistsguild.com.
Wednesday, October 26
Quayside Voices (QV, a.k.a. Q-5) is holding a show at 100 Braid Street Studios, New West, featuring the ensemble’s signature a cappella take on popular music, with guests Trade Company. Tickets $15 general or $10 for kids 12 and under, including a drink and concession treat at intermission. Tickets: www.tinyurl.com/QVat100Braid.
Monday, October 31
Into the Forest, Patricia Rozema’s newest film, screens as part of the Last Mondays at the Movies series at Massey Theatre, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). Tickets $9, or $8 for students and seniors. Buy in advance at www.ticketsnw.ca or pay cash at the door. Info: www.acnw.ca.
Friday, November 4 through Saturday, November 19
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, presented by Align Entertainment at the Michael J. Fox Theatr,e 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Info: www.alignentertainment.ca.
Saturday, November 5
Music of the Rat Pack: Songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, featuring Steve Maddock, part of the Music at Queens concert series at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 regular, $15 students and seniors, $10 children. Info: www.queensavenue.org/musicqueens.
ONGOING
Grace Lutheran Church seeks singers for a new community choir directed by Leane Oftebro, non-auditioned, open to all who like to sing. Rehearsals Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Fee of $60 will go towards music purchase. Email [email protected]. Grace Lutheran is at 7383 Nelson Ave., Burnaby.
Enjoy singing? Burnaby Pacemakers’ Choir is looking for sopranos and altos. Music is light and varied. Choir rehearses on Tuesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m., running until Feb. 7, 2017, at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Phone 604-298-4843 or 604-434-9737.
Tickets on sale for Chantal Kreviazuk’s Hard Sail tour, coming to Massey Theatre, New Westminster, Nov. 4, www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.
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.
Email entertainment listings to [email protected].
Saturday, November 5
Music of the Rat Pack: Songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, featuring Steve Maddock, part of the Music at Queens concert series at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 regular, $15 students and seniors, $10 children. Info: www.queensavenue.org/musicqueens.
ONGOING
Grace Lutheran Church seeks singers for a new community choir directed by Leane Oftebro, non-auditioned, open to all who like to sing. Rehearsals Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Fee of $60 will go towards music purchase. Email [email protected]. Grace Lutheran is at 7383 Nelson Ave., Burnaby.
Enjoy singing? Burnaby Pacemakers’ Choir is looking for sopranos and altos. Music is light and varied. Choir rehearses on Tuesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m., running until Feb. 7, 2017, at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Phone 604-298-4843 or 604-434-9737.
Tickets on sale for Chantal Kreviazuk’s Hard Sail tour, coming to Massey Theatre, New Westminster, Nov. 4, www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050.
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.
Email entertainment listings to [email protected].
