Local Arts

Eight musicians take to the stage in four eclectic duos for Return of Light, part of Anvil Centre's Winter Celebrations on Dec. 23

The Never Ever Days deal includes a lesson, lift ticket and equipment rentals - Space is limited

Professional staged reading is part of the Winter Celebrations at Anvil Centre, and tickets are on sale now

And four other reasons Vancouver is awesome this week

Royal Canadian Theatre Company presents Hansel, Gretel and the Strolling Players, Jan. 4 and 5 at Massey Theatre

If the cold, dark winter rains are getting you down, it’s time to bask in the warmth of Cuba. And don’t worry – thanks to Massey Theatre, you don’t even have to leave home.

ON NOW To Saturday, Dec. 15 Face It!, an exhibition of mixed-media art by Ornella Maruccio-Balhomme, at the Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., New West. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents .

Hallmark veterans Giles Panton and Lisa Durupt explain the phenomenon

A New Westminster resident is starring in an upcoming production of The Odd Couple (Female Version) . Stage 43 Theatrical Society is bringing the popular Neil Simon comedy to the stage as part of its “As Seen on Screen” 2018/19 season.

The Anvil Centre’s Community Art Space is opening a new exhibition this week. Unity of Spirits: Surprising Screens features the work of artists who are associated with Union Gospel Mission.