To Thursday, June 14
Abstraction, an art show and sale by New West Artists, in the Network Hub, second floor of River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Drop in any time on weekdays, noon to 5 p.m., to check out the art.
To Sunday, June 24
You Can't Take It With You, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, a hilarious and heartwarming comedy presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets, email reservations@vagabondplayers or call 604-521-0412.
To Thursday, June 28
New Westminster Secondary School Grad Show exhibition, Our Journey to Here, at The Gallery at Queen’s Park, with graduation reception June 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
To Friday, June 29
(In)habit, an exhibition of work by Susan Jessop, at the Plaskett Gallery, Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Info: www.masseytheatre.com.
To Saturday, June 30
Urban Shift, an exhibition of photography and painting by Carolina de la Cajiga and Martha Jablonski-Jones, presented by the Burnaby Arts Council at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Artist talks featuring Carolina on June 16 at 2 p.m. and Martha on June 23 at 2 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Lucyna Eschner shows her artwork at Burnaby Neighbourhood House’s North House, 4908 Hastings St. Proceeds from art sold will be donated to Adventist Development and Relief Agency.
UPCOMING
Wednesday, June 13
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West, featuring Hearts and Stones, a retelling of three Grimm’s fairy tales, on a pay-what-you-want basis. Show at 7 p.m., doors at 6:30 p.m. Drop in or reserve at table at 605-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
B.C. Boys Choir hosts a joint concert with the Fort Bend Boys Choir of Texas at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 1-888-909-8282 or www.bcboyschoir.org.
Thursday, June 14
Opening reception for Jeff Ladouceur: Pearl Path, 7 to 9 p.m. at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., with music by synth quartet Hot Towers. Artist will be in attendance. Free, all welcome. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca or 604-297-4422.
Friday, June 15 to Thursday, Aug. 2
Visual Verse, featuring art by New West Artists members paired with poetry by Royal City Literary Arts Society members, at the Network Hub, upstairs at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr., open for weekday viewing from noon to 5 p.m. Opening reception Saturday, June 23, 1 to 4 p.m.
Friday, June 15 to Sunday, Aug. 19
Jeff Ladouceur: Pearl Path, an exhibition of contemporary comic drawings by the New York-based Canadian artist, at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Gallery open Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m., by donation. With special events including In the BAG Family Sunday on June 17, 1 to 4 p.m.; 55+ tea and tour on Tuesday, June 19, 2 to 3:30 p.m. ($7.50, register ahead); artist talk Sunday, June 24, 2 p.m.; Drawing Jam, with Ladouceur, Saturday, July 7, 1 to 4 p.m. for all ages. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca or 604-297-4422.
Saturday, June 16
Addictive Comedy, a night of comedy raising money for Recovery B.C., aimed at smashing the stigma that life is boring without drink or drugs. Includes reception with hors d’oeuvres, prizes and information tables. At Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets available at the door, through www.ticketsnw.ca or call 604-521-5050.
New West Craft, artisan market at the River Market esplanade, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
The Chalk Art Experience, the second annual festival at Bonsor Recreation Centre, featuring 13 local and international street artists, plus live music – including featured entertainers Bobs & Lolo – family activities, face painting and more. Info: www.burnaby.ca/chalkart.
Wednesday, June 20
UniverCity busker series returns to the Town Square next to the Cornerstone Building, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring guitarist-singer Caden Knudson, plus a chance to play ping pong, giant chess or jenga and enjoy food from the food cart. Info: www.univercity.ca (see the Calendar of Events).
Praxis: Free Alternative Yoga and Figure Drawing, 7 p.m. at Centennial Lodge. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.orgor 604-525-3244. Featuring after-class social with Steel & Oak Brewing Co. and the Vancouver Fashion Truck.
Tellers of Short Tales, featuring author Andrew Parkin and hosted by Deborah L. Kelly, with open mic, 6 to 8 p.m. on the fourth floor at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Info: www.rclas.com.
Thursday, June 21
Film screening at Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway, 7 p.m., with showing of Maker of Monsters: The Extraordinary Life of Beau Dick. Free, and drop-ins welcome, but priority given to registered patrons. Register at www.bpl.bc.ca/events or call 604-522-3971.
National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westminster Pier Park, celebrating the art of Indigenous drumming, featuring performances by Smokey Valley, Ta Na Wa Kawstem, Ache Brasil, South Asian Arts, Uzume Taiko, and storyteller William Nahanee, plus traditional arts and crafts, information booths and more. Presented by Spirit of the Children Society in partnership with the New Westminster Museum and Archives. Free, all welcome.
Award-winning Indigenous author Lee Maracle speaks at Burnaby Public Library’s Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch at 6100 Willingdon Ave., 7 to 8:30 p.m., in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Free, but space is limited. Register at www.bpl.bc.ca/events or call 604-436-5410.
Saturday, June 23
Anne of Green Gables, a heritage program for eight- to 12-year-olds at Irving House, giving participants a chance to see what Anne and the Irving children had in common. Try raspberry cordial, have Edwardian tea, and make a scrapbook and rag rug to take home. Cost $20. Info: www.newwestcity.ca/calendar-of-events.
Opening reception and poetry reading for Visual Verse, featuring art by New West Artists members paired with poetry by Royal City Literary Arts Soceity members, at the Network Hub, upstairs at River Market, 810 Quayside Dr. Reception runs 1 to 4 p.m. Show open June 15 through Aug. 2.
Monday, June 25
Finding Your Feet screens at 7:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., as part of the Arts Council of New Westminster’s Last Mondays at the Movies series, $9 regular, $8 for seniors and students. Tickets in advance through www.ticketsnw.ca or at the door (cash only).
Wednesday, June 27
UniverCity busker series returns to the Town Square next to the Cornerstone Building, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring singer-songwriter Francis Henson, plus a chance to play ping pong, giant chess or jenga and enjoy food from the food cart. Info: www.univercity.ca (see the Calendar of Events).
Music From Five Centuries, with violinist Elmira Darvarova and horn player Howard Wall, 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. Tickets at www.queensavenue.org or buy at the church office. Free parking at city hall, one-half block down the hill.
Thursday, June 28
Wordplay New West, presented by Royal City Literary Arts Society and hosted by SheLa Nefertiti Morrison, 7 to 9 p.m. in the community room at Buy-Low Foods, 555 Sixth St., New Westminster. Free. It’s an idea-generating group, not a critique group; bring you writing tools, paper and a desire to generate some first drafts. Info: www.rclas.com.
Saturday, June 30
The Art of the Response, a writing workshop presented by Shazia Hafiz Ramji and the Royal City Literary Arts Society, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 411A at the Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St. Fee: $15 members, $25 non-members. See www.rclas.com/workshops.
Month of July
Huan Liu has an art exhibition at Burnaby Neighbourhood House North House, 4908 Hastings St., with open house and meet-the-artist event on Friday, July 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. Info: 604-294-5444 or email [email protected].
Tuesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 8
Royal City Musical Theatre summer academy for youth, for performers aged 12 to 18, with lessons in voice, acting and dance, plus audition techniques. Runs 1 to 6 p.m. daily, with showcase at Massey Theatre on final day. Price: $325 plus tax. Info and registration: www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com.
Wednesday, July 4
Poetry in the Park opening night, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Queen’s Park bandshell, with feature poets and open mic. Runs Wednesdays through Aug. 29. Info: www.poetryinthepark.com.
Thursday, July 5
Music by the River, 6 to 8 p.m. at Westminster Pier Park, an all-ages event featuring musical performances, local craft beer and wine and food from the Eats at the Pier concession. Info: search for Music by the River on Facebook.
Saturday, July 7
Deer Lake Summer Arts Festival and Park’s Edge Paint Off, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with artisan market, music, summer theatre performance, kids’ workshop, food and the much-anticipated paint-off from 1 to 4 p.m. Free. At Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org or call 604-298-7322.
New West Craft, artisan market at River Market Esplanade, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org. Summer night market from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
New West Craft Summer Night Market, 6 to 9:30 p.m. on the riverfront at New Westminster Quay and Port Royal, connected by the Q2Q Ferry. Free and family-friendly. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Thursday, July 12
Music by the River, 6 to 8 p.m. at Westminster Pier Park, an all-ages event featuring musical performances, local craft beer and wine and food from the Eats at the Pier concession. Info: search for Music by the River on Facebook.
Thursday, July 19
Music by the River, 6 to 8 p.m. at Westminster Pier Park, an all-ages event featuring musical performances, local craft beer and wine and food from the Eats at the Pier concession. Info: search for Music by the River on Facebook.
Friday, July 20
Movie Matinee: From Book to Screen, featuring The Boss Baby, at the Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway, 2 p.m. Free, but space is limited so arrive early. Parents or caregivers must accompany children under 10. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Film screening of Hidden Figures, 6 p.m. at the Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway. Free, but space is limited, so register online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Saturday, July 21
Uptown Live, noon to 9 p.m. on four stages in New Westminster’s uptown area (around Sixth Avenue and Sixth Street), headlined by Hey Ocean and featuring other emerging B.C.-based indie acts including the Tourist Company, Sam the Astronaut, Air Stranger, Ché Aimee Dorval, Disco Funeral and more, plus food trucks, beer garden, artisan vendors and a variety of activities. Info: www.uptownlive.ca.
New West Craft, artisan market at River Market Esplanade, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Thursday, July 26
Music by the River, 6 to 8 p.m. at Westminster Pier Park, an all-ages event featuring musical performances, local craft beer and wine and food from the Eats at the Pier concession. Info: search for Music by the River on Facebook.
Friday, July 27
Movie Matinee: From Book to Screen, featuring Paddington, at the Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway, 2 p.m. Free, but space is limited so arrive early. Parents or caregivers must accompany children under 10. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Film screening of The Marian, 6 p.m. at the Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway. Free, but space is limited, so register online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Thursday, Aug. 2
Music by the River, 6 to 8 p.m. at Westminster Pier Park, an all-ages event featuring musical performances, local craft beer and wine and food from the Eats at the Pier concession. Info: search for Music by the River on Facebook.
Friday, Aug. 3
Movie Matinee: From Book to Screen, featuring The Peanuts Movie, at the Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway, 2 p.m. Free, but space is limited so arrive early. Parents or caregivers must accompany children under 10. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Film screening of Wonder Woman, 6 p.m. at the Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway. Free, but space is limited, so register online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Thursday, Aug. 9
Music by the River, 6 to 8 p.m. at Westminster Pier Park, an all-ages event featuring musical performances, local craft beer and wine and food from the Eats at the Pier concession. Info: search for Music by the River on Facebook.
Friday, Aug. 10
Movie Matinee: From Book to Screen, featuring Wonder, at the Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway, 2 p.m. Free, but space is limited so arrive early. Parents or caregivers must accompany children under 10. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Film screening of Murder on the Orient Express, 6 p.m. at the Tommy Douglas branch of Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway. Free, but space is limited, so register online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
ONGOING
Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre is currently accepting submissions from artists under 30, in any medium, for exhibition in November. Each artist may submit up to three works for consideration. Deadline for submissions is July 1. For information, email [email protected] or call Julian Legere at 604-517-5900, ext. 6127.
Poetry in the Park runs Wednesdays from July 4 to Aug. 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Queen’s Park bandshell, with feature poets and open mic. For info and updated poet information, see www.poetryinthepark.com.
Royal City Literary Arts Society seeks submissions for the fifth annual Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry, open to Canadian writers who had a book published in English in 2017. With cash prizes of $500, $250 and $100. Info: www[MJ(2] .rclas.com.
Uptown Unplugged concert series runs Saturdays at Westminster Centre, 555 Sixth St., and Sundays at Royal City Centre, Sixth Avenue and Sixth Street, every weekend until Sept. 9, noon to 2 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Tickets available for Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival, coming Saturday, Aug. 11 to Deer Lake Park, featuring headliner Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats. Single tickets $40 earlybird, $50 regular. Day of show single tickets $50. Children under 12 free with ticketed adult. Info: www.burnabybluesfestival.com.
Buskers wanted to take part in the Arts Council of New Westminster’s spring and summer music programs, with opportunities available for a variety of performance series and special events. Solos, duos and bands welcome. Info and application: www.artscouncilnewwest.org/music/
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.
Burnaby artists wanted, to display their work on the walls of the T-Bird Café on Thunderbird Cres. Info: [email protected].
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays every Wednesday at the Heritage Grill’s back room. Fresh theatre from the fringes featuring storytellers, poets, comics, minstrels and puppeteers. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. For more info, go to www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
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.
Dance for Fun’s Swing and Country Club, Wednesdays from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at Sapperton Pensioners Hall, with music and lessons, plus snack bar. Enjoy the whole evening, including lesson, for $12, or dance only for $5. Email [email protected] or call 778-709-8880 for information, or see www.meetup.com/Dance-For-Fun-Vancouver-Social-Dancing-Meetup/ for details.
Email entertainment listings to [email protected].
