Local Arts

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.

Poetry lovers, it’s that time of year again. The Royal City Literary Arts Society is returning with its Poetry in the Park series, running Wednesday evenings throughout July and August in the bandshell at Queen’s Park.

What better way to spend a summer’s evening than sprawled in the park listening to live music? The Arts Council of New Westminster is giving everyone a chance to do just that.

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.

Three actors bring 1,222 characters in 37 plays to life in 97 minutes at the Columbia Theatre