Local Arts

Everywhere you are watching – and being watched. The next exhibition at New Media Gallery, WITNESS, explores life in a world of surveillance systems and vision technologies. It’s set to open on Thursday, Sept. 8, with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m.

ON NOW To Sunday, Aug. 28 Joe Fafard: Retailles, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., admission by donation (suggested donation $5). With special programs including an artist talk June 25 at 2 p.m.; Kidz Club Art Night on June 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Art lovers, here’s your chance to get inside the inner workings of an artist’s mind. The Amelia Douglas Gallery at Douglas College is holding an artists’ talk on Friday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m.

Film buffs, rejoice: Last Mondays at the Movies is coming back for its 15 th season.

ON NOW To Sunday, Aug. 21 The Living Archive, a new exhibition at the New Westminster Museum and Archives, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., with some works featured at Samson V (880 Quayside Dr.) and Irving House (302 Royal Ave.

Are there small folks in your home who love to sing? Then get them signed up for the Vivo Children’s Choir. The New West-based choir is getting set to launch its 2016/17 season, and early registration pricing is underway until Aug. 31.

As you’re enjoying the waning days of summer this weekend, be sure to swing by Royal City Centre mall to catch the next two performers in the Uptown Unplugged series.

A local entrepreneur is hoping to revive the city’s nightlife later this month by throwing a fashion show. Anita Dunn, owner of Mila + Paige at 45 Sixth St., opened the doors to her clothing boutique earlier this year .

Calling all artists! The Anvil Centre is now accepting applications for its inaugural artists in residence program, which kicks off January 2017.

ON NOW To Sunday, Aug. 21 The Living Archive, a new exhibition at the New Westminster Museum and Archives, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., with some works featured at Samson V (880 Quayside Dr.) and Irving House (302 Royal Ave.