ON NOW
To September 27
21 Elements: Relation, Perception and Meaning, an exhibition of work by Lam Wong in the Arts Council of New Westminster Gallery at Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park. Gallery open Tuesday to Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., www.artscouncilnewwest.org or 604-525-3244.
To October 5
Azawad Libre! New Media and Imagined Geographies in the Sahel, curated by Christopher Kirkley, an exhibition exploring a vital intersection between folk art, computers and cellphones by young people throughout the Sahel region of Africa. On at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca
To October 6
Anna Wong: Works from the City of Burnaby's Permanent Art Collection, offering a collection of works by the master printmaker, at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., open during library hours. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To November 9
In Wait: Full Circle Art Collective and Works from the Permanent Collection, on display at Burnaby Art Gallery, 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. Admission by donation, suggested donation $5. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca, [email protected], 604-297-4422.
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Saturday, September 6
Royal City Youth Ballet, holds open company auditions, with juniors at 10 a.m., intermediates at 11 a.m. and senior dancers at noon. Successful applicants will qualify for Nutcracker auditions at 1:30 p.m. Auditions at 511 Columbia St., New West. Info: 604-521-7290 or email [email protected].
Marry Me, a New West-based blues-punk-rock band, hosts an album release party at the Red Room in Vancouver. Info: www.marrymemusic.ca.
Sunday, September 7
Poetic Justice, in the backroom at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, with readings by Tanguy Exumé and Kagan Goh, hosted by Franci Louann, 3 to 5 p.m. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Open auditions, for Royal City Youth Ballet's Nutcracker, with registration at 10:30 a.m. and auditions at 11 a.m. Auditions at 511 Columbia St., New West. Info: 604-521-7290 or email [email protected].
Opening reception, for 21 Elements: Relation, Perception and Meaning, an exhibition of work by Lam Wong in the Arts Council of New Westminster Gallery at Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park, 2 to 4 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org or 604-525-3244.
Sunday, September 14
In the BAG Family Sunday, an interactive experience for all ages that combines the current Burnaby Art Gallery exhibit with a hands-on studio activity. Free, no registration required. Drop in to the gallery at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. between 1 and 4 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca, 604-297-4422.
Poetic Justice, in the backroom at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, with readings by Franci Louann and Carol Shillibeer, hosted by Lilija Valis, 3 to 5 p.m. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Monday, September 15
Senses and Creativity, a workshop offered by the Royal City Literary Arts Society examines various ways to use the five senses to unlock new attitudes and fresh opportunities for your writing work. For all writers, including poets. Workshop at 737 Sixth St., parking behind building, enter from rear. Society members $15, non-members $30. Seating limited - email [email protected] or see www.rclas.com for more.
Tuesday, September 16
Spoken Ink, the Burnaby Writers' Society's reading series, kicks off for the new season, featuring poet/novelist Diane Tucker, plus open mike session, 8 p.m. at La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 Hastings St., North Burnaby, with open mike sign-up at 7:30 p.m. Info: www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com, [email protected].
World Dance Evening, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., hosted by the Burnaby International Folk Dancers at the Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, offering a free evening of folk dancing from around the world. For all ages, no experience necessary, no partner needed. Info: 604-436-9475.
Wednesday, September 17
The B.C. Boys' Choir starts up again for the season, with rehearsals at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Two choirs: International Touring Choir, open to singers aged 10 to 24 by audition; and the Town Choir, open to all boys aged seven to 12, no audition required. Info: www.bcboyschoir.org or 1-888-909-8282.
Saturday, September 20
Royal City Literary Arts Society, hosts a special membership drive event featuring readings by Margaret Thompson, Carol Sokoloff and Richard Olafson, hosted by Candice James, with open mike session, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West. New members can join for $10. Info: www.rclas.com.
Fundraising tea and concert, featuring the sing-along folk-gospel band The Hazeltones, at St. Mary's Church, Sapperton, with tea, sweets and fruit from 1 to 2 p.m. and concert from 2 to 4 p.m., $15, with proceeds to the church and the Seniors Services Society. To reserve tickets, call Fay at 604-936-3354, leave a message at the church office, 604-521-2314, or email Judy, [email protected]. Church is at 121 East Columbia St., with parking in the rear and accessible parking on the side, off Debeck Street.
New West Writers, a long-established writing group, meets from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Plaskett Room at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. If you would like to join a group of supportive writers and have your work critiqued in a friendly, constructive manner, this could be the group for you. Members also go for lunch. Guests welcome, contact [email protected] for more information.
Sunday, September 21
Poetic Justice, in the backroom at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, with readings by Jane Eaton Hamilton and Candice James, hosted by Deborah L. Kelly, 3 to 5 p.m. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Monday, September 22
Writing for Kidz, a workshop for adult writers in any genre related to children, with Max Tell, offered by the Royal City Literary Arts Society at Renaissance Books, 43 Sixth St., $5 (includes coffee, tea and cookies, etc.) Info: www.rclas.com.
Tuesday, September 23
The Business of Being a Writer, a workshop offered by the Royal City Literary Arts Society and facilitated by Bernice Lever, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., looking at the business approach to writing and publishing. Registration required, but workshop is free. Info: [email protected] or www.rclas.com.
Thursday, September 25
Wait for Me, Daddy, a poetry reading evening in celebration of the upcoming unveiling of the Wait for Me, Daddy public statue in downtown New West on Oct. 4. Reading will feature the poems selected from a contest asking for submissions on the themes of the famous Wait For Me, Daddy photo, such as love, loss and loyalty. Poems will also be featured in a "Poetry Walk" in the windows of downtown businesses. Reading takes place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Cultural Studio 411 of the new Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. A collaboration of the Royal City Literary Arts Society and the City of New Westminster.
Friday, September 26
Burnaby Film Forum, at Burnaby Village Museum, featuring a diverse sampling of emerging, experimental films. Free admission. Morning screenings run 10 a.m. to noon, followed by Q-and-A with filmmakers. Replay screenings run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., followed by panel discussion. Awards ceremony and reception to follow at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Contact 604-298-7322 or see www.burnabyartscouncil.org/burnaby-film-forum/ for more details.
Saturday, September 27
Mandarin language tour and tea demonstration, noon to 2 p.m. at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. with Dong Yue Su leading an exploration of the current In Wait exhibit, followed by an educational tea series with Adrian Sinclair. Program free, but reserve by calling 604-297-4422. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Sunday, September 28
Collaborative print workshop, led by members of the Full Circle Art Collective at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. noon to 3:30 p.m., all supplies included. Free. Register at 604-297-4422 or see www.burnabyartgallery.ca for details. For ages 16 and up.
Thursday, October 2
Artist panel, 7 to 9 p.m., with members of the Full Circle Art Collective on hand to discuss the current In Wait exhibit at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Registration not required, free.
Saturday, November 8
A Great Service, a special Remembrance Day concert offered by Chor Leoni men's choir at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., with special guest Christopher Gaze reading the poetry of Robert Service, alongside musical selections by Holst, Vaughan Williams and more. Info: www.chorleoni.org.
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ONGOING
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 Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m .at the hospital. Call 604-434-9737 or 604-202-7748.
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.
Bonsor Singin' Seniors need a new volunteer choir director, with experience in training singers at the age 55-plus level. The group is a four-part harmony choir with up to 40 members, performing two programs a year in various seniors' residences and care homes. Choir meets Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave., and also needs more male voices. Contact: Christine Leston, [email protected] or 604-516-0277.
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