Local Arts

Here’s an outing for music lovers of all ages. Families are invited to turn out on Monday, May 14 for the New Westminster and District Concert Band concert at the Richard McBride Elementary School gym (331 Richmond St.

Abstract art is in focus at the New West Artists’ next art show and sale. Abstraction runs from May 4 to June 14 at the Network Hub, on the second floor at River Market. An opening reception is on this Saturday, May 5 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Can you believe April is almost over? Well it’s true, and that means another Last Monday at the Movies is just around the corner. This month the Art Council of New Westminster is presenting The Florida Project on Monday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Fibre artist Diane Roy takes visitors on a journey under the sea with her new show at the Gallery at Queen’s Park. The Arts Council of New Westminster’s gallery presents Allegory of Our Seas II from May 2 to 20 at the gallery.

Love watercolour work? Check out Donna Polos’ new exhibition at the Plaskett Gallery. An opening reception is set for Thursday, May 3 for Escape From the City, an exhibition that runs from May 1 to 30 at the gallery at Massey Theatre.

If you haven’t seen Royal City Musical Theatre’s production of Cabaret yet, this is your last chance. The show closes this weekend with a final performance planned for 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 29.

New Westminster-based a cappella group Quayside Voices is bringing a new show to 100 Braid Street Studios this Saturday, April 28, and you’re invited. Dubbed Mixed Tape Vol.

See Emmy Award winner Ed Asner on stage in New Westminster this weekend.

The relationship between technology and humanity is front and centre in a new exhibition opening this weekend at the New Media Gallery. Trace features four pieces by six artists from Tokyo, Paris, London and Montreal.

What is the future of the arts in New Westminster? Well, the City of New Westminster has just released its draft arts strategy, a document that could possibly guide the future and growth of the arts in the community.