Local Arts

New West artist is one of the co-creators of the new show exploring issues of Chinese identity

Love short stories? The Royal City Literary Arts Society offers a regular monthly reading series called Tellers of Short Tales. Each includes a featured reader, along with an open mic, where anyone interested can share their stories.

Local talent will be front and centre when Carousel Theatre brings its production of a children’s classic to life in March. The Velveteen Rabbit is onstage at the Waterfront Theatre March 3 to 25.

A Burnaby artist has been selected as part of Ducks Unlimited Canada’s National Art Portfolio for 2018. Denis Mayer Jr. of Burnaby had his painting, Facing the Giant, chosen as one of 11 from hundreds of submissions sent in from across the country.

Fans of French-language film, be sure to check out a new movie series at Douglas College. The college is hosting a winter Rendez-vous Cinéma Series, featuring French-language films followed by discussions in French. On Wednesday, Feb.

SAVE THE DATE: March 10 VSO Tiny Tots WHAT’S UP? The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Tiny Tots concert series continues on Saturday, March 10 at the Anvil Centre.

Musical theatre lovers, take note: If you happen to be in Ontario this spring and summer, you may want to check out some local talent onstage at the Stratford Festival.

Art lovers and film buffs can find much to appreciate in the next Last Mondays at the Movies outing. The Arts Council of New Westminster’s film series continues on Monday, Feb.

ON NOW To Friday, Feb. 2 Unity of Spirits, an exhibition of work by participants in Union Gospel Mission’s Healing Through Art program, running at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St., third floor. Info: www.anvilcentre.ca .

The Arts at One concert series has returned for the year – and music lovers have a wide range of offerings to choose from. The series offers free performances in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre at Douglas College on Thursdays at 1 p.m.