Local Arts

ON NOW To Saturday, September 24 Favourite Things, an exhibition of artists from the New West Artists group, at Gabor Gasztonyi Studio Gallery, 730 12 th St., New Westminster, open Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Info: www.

Some familiar New West faces will be featured when Word Vancouver hits the streets Sept. 21 to 25. The annual literary festival runs at a variety of locations around Vancouver, culminating in a Sunday full of activities around Library Square.

Massey Theatre is kicking off a celebratory new season this fall. Now that the theatre’s future has been decided and the Massey will remain operational, the 2016/17 season has been announced – and it promises something for everyone.

Music lovers in New Westminster have another season of concerts to look forward to. The Music at Queens concert series is returning to Queens Avenue United Church for the 2016/17 season. It kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Get ready to catch a South Asian vibe at the Anvil Centre. The Anvil is holding its next VIBE night on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Get ready to catch a South Asian vibe at the Anvil Centre. The Anvil is holding its next VIBE night on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Young New Westminster performers are taking centre stage in a new musical opening at the Vancouver Fringe Festival next week. Awkward Stage Productions is staging Carry On: A Musica l at the Firehall Arts Centre from Sept. 8 to 18.

ON NOW To Saturday, September 3 Ron Simmer’s infinity room, A Night Walk in Falling Snow, is open at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., until Sept. 3 – extended again by popular demand. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org .