Local Arts

The season’s almost over, but you still have four more chances to catch Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays. The fringe performance series runs Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, with shows at 7 p.m.

A New Westminster actor is among the nominees for this year’s Jessie Awards. Nominations for the 2019 Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards were announced Monday evening, June 3.

Love making art? Want some hands-on practice or exposure to a new art form? The New West Artists Gallery can help. The group’s gallery on 12 th Street is offering a number of art workshops and sessions that are open to everyone.

Do you have a young artist in the house? Children aged eight to 12 are invited to take part in a six-session summer art workshop at 100 Braid Street Studios.

Everyone in New West is invited out for a whimsical evening to welcome the summer solstice. A New West Summer Night’s Dream is set for Sunday, June 23 at Glenbrook Ravine.

F is for Funny is back on the Anvil Centre stage – this time with a South Asian flair. F Is for Funny: The South Asian Edition comes to the Anvil stage on Saturday, June 15, featuring the talents of a group of South Asian comics.

The Flame New West is reigniting at Massey Theatre. The storytelling series is returning to the Plaskett Gallery on Sunday, June 16 at 7 p.m.

ON NOW To Friday, May 31 Three Visions: Walking in New West, featuring works by Sheri Lynn Seitz, James Lash and Dan Tell, at the Community Art Space at Anvil Centre (third floor at 777 Columbia St.). Free.

Young performers in New West can find an outlet for their passion this summer. Vagabond Players are offering a series of youth theatre improv and theatre skills workshops in June. Each Saturday, from 2 to 6 p.m.

New Westminster's Keira Jang is starring as Sophie in this summer's production of Mamma Mia, playing along with Disney's Newsies at Malkin Bowl this summer