Local Arts

We already knew the Royal City was chock full of theatrical talent, but it’s always nice to be reminded. Nominations have been announced for the 34 th annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards, and some familiar New West names are in the mix.

SAVE THE DATE Sunday, June 26 WHAT FOR Royal City Musical Theatre is holding its Be Our Guest fundraiser on Sunday, June 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. at El Santo restaurant, 680 Columbia St.

An artist’s journey through grief is on the walls of the Plaskett Gallery in June. Karen P. Nguyen’s exhibition, A Journey: Drawing Through Grief, is on display from June 1 to 30.

What used to be just a tradesperson’s game has transitioned into a masterful art form.

A popular British comedy that began life as a hit film is coming to the stage at the Bernie Legge Theatre. The Vagabond Players are closing out their 2015/16 season with Calendar Girls, directed by Nancy von Euw. The production stars Carol L.

ON NOW To Sunday, May 29 HighPower: Unfolding Beauty from Destruction, solo exhibition by local artist Kathleen Forsythe, Gallery at Queen’s Park. Gallery is open 1 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays to Sundays.

Have you checked out the Germinal exhibition at the New Media Gallery yet? Here’s your chance to get an in-depth look.

Word lovers, don't miss your chance to get in on the LitFest fun. LitFest New West’s closing party is Thursday, May 19 at Anvil Centre.

SAVE THE DATE Thursday, June 9 WHAT’S UP? Re:generation/ B.C. Cultural Roundtable 2016 is a conference hosted by the Alliance for Arts, focusing on emerging leadership in the cultural sector.