Local Arts

It may be a day off from school, but don’t bother telling that to all the students who are buzzing with enthusiasm as they filter in to the Massey cafeteria and dance studio.

Interested in experimenting with technology? The New Westminster New Media Gallery’s Learning Lab is on the job. Some new programs are starting up soon, and registration is now open.

Here’s one for the lit lovers. Gwynne Hunt is holding a book launch and reading on Sunday, May 26 for her new book Unlocking the Tin Box , published by Silver Bow Publishing.

A Russian-born, Chicago-based cellist who’s known for breaking musical boundaries is making a return to New Westminster. Ian Maksin is returning to the stage at the Columbia Theatre on Thursday, May 16 as part of his Pacific Northwest tour.

ON NOW To Saturday, May 4 Transitions, an exhibition by the Burnaby Photographic Society at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., in conjunction with the Vancouver Capture 2019 Photography Festival. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or 604-298-7322.

A renowned Persian folk music group is coming to New Westminster Rastak is onstage at the Massey Theatre on Saturday, May 18 at 8 p.m.

Git Hayetsk Dancers, Cassius Khan and Charm Dance Company are featured in a Friday night celebration at the Columbia Theatre

Are you an artist looking to practise your drawing skills? New West Artists can help. The art group’s new gallery, at 712C 12 th St., hosts drawing sessions on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m., for a drop-in fee of $2.

The Royal City Literary Arts Society is inviting everyone to have some fun with words at an upcoming poetry workshop. Angelica Poversky leads the interactive workshop on Saturday, May 18 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

If you love short stories of all kinds, don’t forget to turn out for the next Tellers of Short Tales evening.