ON NOW
To Friday, Oct. 25
Métis Pairing, featuring work by Nicci Battilana and Monique Hurteau, at the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m., and during performances at the theatre. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
To Saturday, Oct. 26
Ladies-not-waiting: Las Meninas and CenTauress, an exhibition of work by Suzy Birstein at Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
ReVision: the art of recycling, a group exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. With a variety of special events, including a “Found Sound” rhythm circle with Abby Green Bull on Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. and a special closing event Eco-Trashion Show and Bad Art Sale, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Terror by Gaslight, presented by the Vagabond Players at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, with shows Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets $17, or $15 for seniors and youth. Call 604-521-0412 or see www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets.
To Sunday, Oct. 27
Makeshift, featuring work by Robert Fee, at The Gallery at Queen’s Park, open Wednesdays from 1 to 8 p.m. and Thursdays through Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m., free admission. Info: www.acnw.ca.
To Friday, Nov. 15
The Sky’s the Limit, an art exhibition by Artists in the Boro in the Art in the Atrium gallery space at Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave.
To Thursday, Nov. 21
Black & White, a show and sale by New West Artists at the Network Hub, second floor, River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Stop in weekdays between noon and 5 p.m. Opening reception Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 to 5 p.m., open to all. Free to attend.
To Sunday, Dec. 8
Cartooney, an exhibition at the New Westminster New Media Gallery, third floor, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring works by six international artists. Opening reception, with artist talk, on Friday, Oct. 18. Artist talk from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., reception from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca.
To July 2020
Nikkei, a year-long exhibition at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, explores the personal stories of individuals and families of Japanese descent: unique stories of arrival, heroism in the face of racism, the resilience of community and the experience of generations. The core exhibit will rotate through more than 30,000 photographs, 35 metres of textual records, 500 oral history recordings, 100 film reels and more than 2,500 artifacts and artworks. The Nikkei Centre is at 6688 Southoaks Cres. See www.nikkeiplace.orgfor details.
UPCOMING
Friday, Oct. 25
Dirty Little Secrets Improv at the Columbia Theatre, 530 Columbia St., featuring top Vancouver improv comedians in a show based on audience secrets. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m., with food and beverage service available. Tickets $20 ($5 discount with the code 4THERECORD). Info: www.thecolumbia.net. Buy through www.eventbrite.ca.
Halloween Friday Flicks at the Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway, with screening of The Shining, 6 p.m. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, a 3 p.m. screening at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Free, drop in, no registration needed, but space is limited so arrive early. Caregivers must stay with children under 10. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26
Japanese book sale and Halloween fun at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, with a variety of kids’ activities, food, Halloween cookie baking, tea ceremonies and more. For full details or to sign up for registered programming, see centre.nikkeiplace.org.
Friday, Oct. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 27
Picture This, an art show and sale by Burnaby Artists’ Guild, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartistsguild.com.
Anonymous Art Show, for International Artist Day, at 100 Braid Street Studios. Opening gala (a fundraiser for the Arts Council of New Westminster) on Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., and show open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Buy tickets for opening gala through www.eventbrite.ca(or www.tinyurl.com/AnonymousArtGala2019). Info at www.100braidststudios.com.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Music at Queens concert series, featuring Linda Szentes and Jazzlinks in a tribute to Doris Day and Anita O’Day, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 adult, seniors/students $15, children kindergarten to Grade 7 $10. Info: www.queensavenue.org.
Rock’n’Roll Halloween, with Marry Me, The Quixotic Neurotics and The Colony Farm Band, 8 p.m. at the Heritage Grill backroom. Doors open at 7 p.m. $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Info: www.marrymemusic.ca or www.facebook.com/marrymeband.
You Used To Call Me Marie, a workshop presentation of the new theatrical work in progress by Tai Amy Grauman, 1 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Info: www.masseytheatre.com/metis-arts-fest/
Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27
Bed & Breakfast, an Arts Club on Tour production at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets through tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.
Monday, Oct. 28
Colette, a Last Mondays at the Movies screening presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 7 p.m. Tickets $9, or $8 for students/seniors. Buy ahead at www.ticketsnw.ca or pay cash at the door.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Sound Bites concert at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., with performances at noon and 2 p.m., featuring the Vancouver Women’s Ambient Music collective. Tickets $5 in advance, $10 at the door, including coffee and snacks. Buy through tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Whose Afraid of the Dark Anyway?, an improvised spooky throwback to your favourite childhood shows, part of Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St. Info: @wayoffwed on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
** CANCELLED ** PechaKucha Vol. 5, 7 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets free, but register ahead at tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Captured by Fire: Surviving British Columbia’s New Wildfire Reality, an author talk by Chris Czajkowski and Fred Reid at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., 6:30 p.m. Admission free, all welcome. Info: 604-527-4660.
Month of November
Burnaby Neighbourhood House hosts an art exhibition by Janet Anderson on the art wall at its North House location, 4908 Hastings St. Open house and meet the artist event on Friday, Nov. 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Stop in to see the art anytime from Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 1 to Sunday, Nov. 3
Royal City Gogos’ Artisan Craft Fair, Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Unifor Hall, 326 12th St., New West. Free parking and admission. Info: www.royalcitygogos.org/artisan-products.html.
Friday, Nov. 1 to Friday, Nov 8
Macbeth, presented by the departments of theatre and stagecraft & event technology, in the Studio Theatre at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. General admission $20, students and seniors $10, see www.brownpapertickets.com.
Friday, Nov. 1 to Saturday, Dec. 14
Collaborative Alchemy, an exhibition of work by Pierre Leichner, Phyllis Schwartz and Edward Peck, at Amelia Douglas Gallery, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Opening reception Nov. 1, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., with artist’s talk on Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Saturday, Nov. 2
Singer-songwriter Don Amero performs in the Studio Theatre at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., 8 p.m. tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Bob Westfall and Bushy Park bring their folk and country sounds to the New West Artists Gallery, 712C 12th St. 7 p.m., $20, a fundraiser for New West Artists. Info: www.newwestartists.com.
Saturday, Nov. 2 to Saturday, Nov. 30
Artificial Intelligence, an exhibition of work by Amy Chang, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., with opening reception Nov. 2 at noon. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Come Write In, a National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) drop-in session for writers of all ages and backgrounds, 4 to 8:45 p.m. at the Tommy Douglas library branch, 7311 Kingsway. No registration required. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Berlin Waltz, a Cold War cabaret by Devon More, part of Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., in the back room. Show at 7 p.m., doors at 6:30 p.m. Reservations recommended at 604-759-0819; admission is pay what you want. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Friday, Nov. 8
Tales of Bravery and Stupidity, a show by Bruce McCulloch, 8 p.m. in the James Cowan Theatre at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.
Friday, Nov. 8 to Friday, Nov. 15
Switch Triptych, presented by the departments of theatre and stagecraft & event technology, in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College. General admission $20, students and seniors $10, see www.brownpapertickets.com.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Musical fundraiser, featuring music and dance from Ecuador and New Orleans, plus the hits of the 1960s through the 1980s, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1600 Delta Ave. It’s a fundraiser for CAMTA, Canadian Association of Medical Teams Abroad, and includes a silent auction. Info: 778-995-9796.
Sunday, Nov. 10
With Glowing Hearts, a Remembrance Day concert by the Vancouver Welsh Men’s Choir and the Ban of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre. Info: www.masseytheatre.com. Tickets: ticketstonight.ticketforce.com.
Matthew Silverman brings classical guitar sounds to the New West Artists Gallery, 712C 12th St., 2 p.m. Tickets $20. Info: www.newwestartists.com.
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Aboriginal Voices: An Evening of Poetry and Prose, featuring readings and discussion by Aboriginal writers, 7 p.m. in the Aboriginal Gathering Place at Douglas College, Room 4650, 700 Royal Ave. Free and open to the public; refreshments will be served. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Come Write In, a National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) drop-in session for writers of all ages and backgrounds, 4 to 8:45 p.m. at the Tommy Douglas library branch, 7311 Kingsway. No registration required. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Saturday, Nov. 16
Introduction to Neurographica, with Alina Smolyansky, a ParkArt workshop offered by IMPACT Parkinson’s for people with Parkinson’s and their family and friends, 10 a.m. to noon, $30. Registration and info: 604-525-2631, [email protected] or www.impactparkinsons.com.
Music at Queens concert series, featuring The Squares barbershop harmony ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 adult, seniors/students $15, children kindergarten to Grade 7 $10. Info: www.queensavenue.org.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
In Their Words: A Royal City Reading Series, hosted by Ruth Kozak with three feature presenters, 6 to 8 p.m. on the fourth floor at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: www.rclas.com.
Book discussion, with librarian-led discussion about Richard Wagamese’s Medicine Walk, 7 p.m. at the Tommy Douglas library branch, 7311 Kingsway. Register at the library or by calling 604-522-3971, and pick up your copy of the book in advance at the library. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Come Write In, a National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) drop-in session for writers of all ages and backgrounds, 4 to 8:45 p.m. at the Tommy Douglas library branch, 7311 Kingsway. No registration required. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Thursday, Nov. 21
Music Department Showcase Concert, part of the Arts at One concert series at Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, Douglas College, fourth floor north, 700 Royal Ave., 1 p.m. Free. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Shaun Majumder’s HATE Tour, featuring the Canadian comedian in his new stand-up show tackling themes of intolerance and prejudice, 8 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets $45, plus service charges, through www.ticketstonight.ca.
Douglas College Choirs in Concert, 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church. General admission $15, seniors $10, students free. Tickets available at the door.
Music at Queens concert series, featuring the West Coast Symphony Orchestra with pianist Spencer Tsai, 7:30 p.m., by donation. Info: www.queensavenue.org.
The Project Ensemble, onstage 7:30 p.m. at the Anvil Centre Theatre as part of the Vancouver Chamber Music Society series, 7:30 p.m. Info and tickets: www.ticketsnw.ca.
Writing the Hero/Heroine’s Journey, a workshop offered by Royal City Literary Arts Society, facilitated by Carol Johnson, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the fourth floor at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., $15 members, $25 non-members. Info: www.rclas.com; pre-register at [email protected].
Monday, Nov. 25
Zappostrophe, featuring music technology faculty playing the music of Frank Zappa and more, 7:30 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre at Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
Come Write In, a National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) drop-in session for writers of all ages and backgrounds, 4 to 8:45 p.m. at the Tommy Douglas library branch, 7311 Kingsway. No registration required. Info: 604-522-3971 or www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Thursday, Nov. 28
Gathering Light, presented by Raven Spirit Dance at Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St., with Nov. 27 performance specifically for women and non-binary audience members. Shows at 7:30 p.m. both nights, plus 1 p.m. matinee on Nov. 28. Tickets $22 regular, or $16 for students, plus service charges, see www.anvilcentre.com.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Music at Queens concert series, featuring the 22nd annual Carols and Bells, with handbell choirs and Christmas carols, 7 p.m. Tickets $20 adult, seniors/students $15, children kindergarten to Grade 7 $10. Info: www.queensavenue.org.
Friday, Dec. 13
Christmas With Sinatra, 8 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets: 604-684-2787 or see www.masseytheatre.com.
Friday, Dec. 13 and Saturday, Dec. 14
Night of Wonder, a Christmas concert by Amabilis Singers, 8 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. Info: www.amabilissingers.org.
Saturday, Dec. 21
A WONDERHEADS Christmas Carol, 7:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre, bringing the holiday classic to life with giant masks and whimsical puppets. Tickets: 604-684-2787 or www.masseytheatre.com.
ONGOING
Meditation at the Gallery, sessions every Sunday from 8 to 9 a.m. at The Gallery at Queen’s Park, led by Lyn Sakari. By donation, with suggested donation of $10, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Info and registration through www.tinyurl.com/MeditationQP2019 or www.sitwithsakari.com.
Spoken Ink reading series, hosted by the Burnaby Writers’ Society, is at the Deer Lake Gallery on the third Tuesday of the month (except July and August). For info and writers’ news, see www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com.
Plaskett Gallery seeks submissions from artists interested in exhibiting their work in 2020, with one- and two-month spots potentially available. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 31. Full details at www.masseytheatre.com.
Children’s handbell choir invites new ringers in grades 3 to 7 to take part. Group meets Mondays from 3:45 to 5 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., New Westminster. Children from New West and surrounding areas are welcome; no charge. Info: [email protected].
The Flame New West seeks storytellers for a new season of storytelling evenings at the Plaskett Gallery – new storytellers, veteran performers and all in between are welcome to apply. Three more sessions are coming up on Sunday evenings: an “adult” edition on March 1 and two regular evenings on Dec. 8 and June 14. Email [email protected] with questions, pitches and more.
Love to sing? The Maple Leaf Singers are inviting people to audition for the dynamic show chorus. All voices welcome. Call 778-245-4445 or email [email protected]. For more on the choir, see www.mapleleafsingers.com.
Spoken Ink reading series, the third Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., presented by the Burnaby Writers’ Society, with featured readers plus open mic. Info: burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com.
Writers meet-up, hosted by the local writing organization The Other Eleven Months, which has been hosting write-ins around the Lower Mainland for 12 years. Sessions run Wednesdays from 5 to 8:50 p.m. at the Tommy Douglas library branch (7311 Kingsway) for writers of all kinds. Drop in, no registration required. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Drop in and do art, at the New West Artists Gallery, 712 C 12th St., Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and paint, draw, sketch, doodle, colour or whatever you like, $2 or by donation. Info: www.newwestartists.com.
Calling all artists: New Westminster Environmental Partners is calling for artists to create work inspired by the Brunette River and its tributaries, for an exhibition at the Plaskett Gallery in March 2020. Artists working in all mediums are invited to submit. For info, email [email protected].
New Westminster Photography Club meets on the first and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 7 p.m. at Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park. Info: www.nwphoto.org.
Gentlemen of Fortune Chorus is looking for new men to join the a cappella group, focused on singing in barbershop harmony style. The chorus has moved to Burnaby and now meets Tuesday evenings at 7:25 p.m. at Cliff Avenue United Church, 1600 Cliff Ave. Interested potential singers and guests are always welcome at rehearsals (enter rehearsal hall from rear parking lot). See www.gof.bc.ca for details.
Life drawing sessions, Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the New West Artists/Royal City Arts Alliance gallery at 712C 12th St. Bring your own drawing tools and paper; cost $2. Hosted by Lavana La Brey. RSVP at 604-525-4566 or email [email protected].
Artists in the Boro is seeking applications for six-week exhibitions in the Art in the Atrium gallery space at Queensborough Community Centre. For submission information and to apply, see www.tinyurl.com/ArtInTheAtrium2019.
Queens Avenue United Church Bell Ringers welcomes new adult members who can read music. The group meets Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Call Virginia at 604-597-3894 or email [email protected].
Circuit Fridays, featuring underground house music with DJ’s Darius Kramer, Dezyman and Hixz, with special guests, the second and last Friday of the month at Magnetiq Nightclub, 27 Church St., $10 at the door, doors 9:30 p.m.
Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meets Tuesdays at Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave. Info: 604-522-7468 or burnabyfolkdance.org.
Queen’s Academy offers a non-profit musical theatre program in Burnaby for children aged two to 12. Registration now open at queensacademy.weebly.com.
Volunteers required to help the Burnaby Arts Council in a variety of capacities, including gallery attendants for Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info and application: www.tinyurl.com/BACGalleryVolunteers.
Dance and laugh the night away with round dance and/or square dance lessons. Round dancing is choreographed ballroom dancing done in a circle; lessons Sunday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Charles Rummel Hall, 3630 Lozells Ave. Modern square dancing is done to modern music with groups of eight people in a square; lessons Tuesdays from 7 to 8:20 p.m. at the Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion, 6871 Roberts St. Couples and singles welcome, no special clothes required. For info, contact Pat at 604-521-7497.
Poetry New Westminster, presented by Royal City Literary Arts Society on Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m. (except holiday weekends) at the Heritage Grill back room, 447 Columbia St. Each Sunday features two poets and an open mic. Search for Poetry New Westminster on Facebook for the latest schedule.
Paint and Sip Nights at 100 Braid Street Studios, offering a night of beverages, refreshments and a chance to receive step-by-step instruction from a professional artist to create your own painting. Each night costs $35, or $60 for two adults registering together, and runs from 7 to 9:30 p.m. A variety of upcoming themes are offered. See www.100braidststudios.com.
Email entertainment listings to [email protected].
