Local Arts

From papier-mâché to painting on aluminum, the newest exhibition at the Plaskett Gallery is an exploration of a wide range of techniques. Materialization, featuring work by Mila Karavai, is on at the gallery from July 5 to Aug. 6.

You still have time to experience the mayhem that is The Complete Works of Williams Shakespeare (Abridged).

ON NOW To Thursday, June 30 A Journey: Drawing Through Grief, featuring work by Karen P. Nguyen, at the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m., or by appointment, 604-517-5900 or www.masseytheatre.

If you see Howard Dai and Tiger Xu around the Queen’s Park bandshell, hauling rugs, cushions and board games onstage, don’t worry. They haven’t decided to move in.

Three artists’ work is featured in two new exhibitions opening at the Gallery at Queen’s Park July 1. Heart of the Forest features quilting work by Judy Villett and Terry Aske, all focusing on a passion for and connection to the forest.

ON NOW To Sunday, June 26 Calendar Girls, presented by the Vagabond Players at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, running Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets $15, seniors/youth $13, with $10 previews on June 2 and 3.

Take a voyage into space in the next exhibition at the New Media Gallery. The gallery is getting set to open its space_ exhibition on Thursday, June 23.

It used to be just a regular part of the family experience – the chance to enjoy movies outdoors.

A New Westminster-based blues-punk-rock band is celebrating the release of a new EP. Marry Me is launching the new EP Itchy Blood on July 16 at Studio Records in Vancouver.