ON NOW
To Saturday, November 26
Retrospective Views, an exhibition of work by Chris Robson and Sabine Simons, running at the Burnaby Arts Council’s Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
To Sunday, November 27
Frederick Popowich: Collision 1, an exhibition of work presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster in the Gallery at Queen’s Park. Gallery open Wednesday 1 to 8 p.m., Thursday through Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.acnw.caor 604-525-3244.
To Friday, December 9
Fire Ball, an exhibition of work presented by Inclusion B.C. Foundation, featuring the work of artists with intellectual disabilities, running at the Anvil Centre Community Art Space, 777 Columbia St., New Westminster. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
To Saturday, December 10
Jayeonmi (Natural Beauty), an exhibition of multi-media work by Ilsoo Kyung, at Amelia Douglas Gallery, fourth floor, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave.
To Sunday, December 11
Forte Theatre Society presents Christmas Art Talent, at Brookfield Hall, Burnaby Village Museum, as part of the village’s Heritage Christmas festivities. Play runs at 2:30, 4 and 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Info: www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca.
To Tuesday, December 20
Impossible Worlds, an exhibition of work by Seadance Photography at the Plaskett Gallery at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., open Tuesday to Saturday 1 to 5 p.m. and during theatre performances. Info: www.masseytheatre.comor 604-517-5900.
To Saturday, December 24
The Spirit of the Season, a festive exhibition celebrating the art of giving, at Van Dop Gallery, 421 Richmond St., New Westminster. Open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment, with special event on Saturday, Nov. 26 to celebrate the opening, with featured gallery artist Carole Arnston. Info: 604-521-7887 or www.vandopgallery.com.
To January 7, 2017
H.E. Bergman and Season’s Greetings, two exhibitions at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., featuring the engravings of Bergman and seasonal greeting cards and other art. In the BAG family Sunday studio drop-ins, 1 to 4 p.m. on Dec. 11 and Jan. 8. Information: www.burnabyartgallery.caor 604-297-4422.
To Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017
Warrior Spirit, an exhibition honouring the Japanese Canadian veterans of the First World War, ongoing at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org
To Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017
Ephemera from the Paper Hound, an off-site exhibition by Burnaby Art Gallery at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) branch of Burnaby Public Library, 6100 Willingdon Ave., open during library hours. Free. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Monday, Jan. 30, 2017
Heather Aston: Waiting To Bloom/Waiting To Fly, an off-site exhibition by Burnaby Art Gallery at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., open during library hours. Free. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
UPCOMING
Tuesday, November 22
Come Write In, a session at McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., in support of National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo participants can come write, sip tea and enjoy timed sprints, tips and encouragement from fellow writers, 6 to 8:45 p.m. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Wednesday, November 23
Berlin Waltz, a one-woman fringe show incorporating music and storytelling, chronicling the creator’s journey along the route of the Berlin Wall, at the Heritage Grill, 7:30 p.m. (every Wednesday in November). No cover charge; donations on a pay-what-you-can basis will be accepted after the show. Info: www.devonmoremusic.com. Heritage Grill is at 447 Columbia St.
Beginner watercolour class, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at GardenWorks at Mandeville, 4746 Marine Dr., part of the Paints ’n’ Bloom Art Show and Sale fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. $35, including supplies, call Wendy at 604-583-4538 to register.
World Poetry New West celebrates Canadian holidays past and present with a session from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., featuring Candice James, Evelyn Benson, Tony Antonias and more. Bring stories, poems and photos. Includes free raffle, refreshments and open mike. Hosted by Ariadne Sawyer and Janet Kvammen. Register by emailing [email protected]or call 604-526-4729.
Thursday, November 24
Christmas card making class, 2 to 4 p.m. at GardenWorks at Mandeville, 4746 Marine Dr., part of the Paints ’n’ Bloom Art Show and Sale fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. $35, including supplies, call Wendy at 604-583-4538 to register.
Thursday, November 24 to Sunday, December 18
Forever Plaid, presented by the Vagabond Players at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park, with shows at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Special Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. on Nov. 26 and Dec. 3. Tickets $20, or $18 for seniors and youth, with $15 previews on Nov. 24 and 25. Purchase at www.vagabondplayers.ca/tickets, or call 604-521-0412.
Friday, November 25
Sharron Matthews brings her new cabaret, Naked, to the stage at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, $33 students/seniors, $38 regular, www.shadboltcentre.comor call 604-205-3000.
Friday, November 25 to Sunday, November 27
Paints ’n’ Bloom Art Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at GardenWorks at Mandeville, 4746 Marine Dr., Burnaby, featuring work by Audrey Bakewell and Wendy Mould, a fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Ino: www.artbywendy.com.
Friday, November 25 to Sunday, January 22, 2017
CHILDREN, a new exhibition at the New Westminster New Media Gallery at Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring installations from six artists in six different countries, exploring identity, philosophy, memory and social institutions through the subject matter of children. Info: www.newmediagallery.ca.
Saturday, November 26
The Bells are Ringing, a Christmas concert presented by Grace Community Choir, with All Saints Anglican, Trinity Lutheran Delta and South Burnaby United Church Choirs plus special guests, 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, South Burnaby, donation at the door (proceeds to Canadian Lutheran World Relief). Light refreshments to follow concert.
Sunday, November 27
Winter Harp performs an intimate one-hour free concert at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, New Westminster, featuring carols performed by singers with harps, cello, violin, flute, piccolo, percussion and medieval instruments. Admission by donation. Info: www.winterharp.com.
Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra presents two concerts at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby. Junior orchestra presents Beautiful Baroque at 2:30 p.m., and senior orchestra presents Ballet Russe at 7:30 p.m. Admission to both concerts is by donation. Info: www.vyso.com.
Burnaby Lyric Opera presents its Christmas fundraising concert, 3 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, featuring highlights from Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel. Tickets $15, call 604-205-3000 or see tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
ZarYevka Ballet presents The Jabberwocky, a free ArtStarts presentation at River Market, with shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (45 minutes each time). Free, and no registration needed, but show up early as program is expected to be popular. Info: www.rivermarket.ca.
Monday, November 28
Come Write In, a session at McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., in support of National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo participants can come write, sip tea and enjoy timed sprints, tips and encouragement from fellow writers, 6 to 8:45 p.m. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
A Tale of Love and Darkness, the film based on the memoir by Amos Oz, screens as part of the Last Mondays at the Movies series, presented by the Arts Council of New Westminster at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New West, 7:30p.m. Tickets $9, www.ticketsnw.caor cash at the door.
Tuesday, November 29
Jazz Jam at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, hosted by Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m., open to musicians of all ages and abilities. Free admission. Info: www.shadboltcentre.comor call 604-291-6864.
Wednesday, November 30
NWSS winter band concert, with special guests the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra brass quintet, who will play some selections as a featured group and join the senior band for a grand finale, 7 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets $10. See www.nwssmusic.com.
Friday, December 2
Royal City Youth Ballet presents the Nutcracker at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby, 7 p.m. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050. Info: www.royalcityyouthballet.org.
New Westminster Symphony Orchestra and Richmond Academy of Dance present their annual evening of Christmas music at dance, 7:30 p.m. at Massey Theatre, featuring two guest artists from the National Ballet of Canada, Jillian Vanstone and Skylar Campbell, in the pas de deux from the Nutcracker. Tickets $19, on sale through www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050. Info: www.newwestsymphony.net.
Saturday, December 3 to Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017
Satirical Pop of Colour, a group exhibition at Deer Lake Gallery, with opening reception Dec. 3 from noon to 4 p.m., 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Sunday, December 4
19th annual Carols and Bells, 7 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., featuring five handbell choirs and audience sing-along. Tickets $20 regular, $15 students/seniors and $10 children. Info: www.queensavenue.org/musicqueens.
Monday, December 5
Writers Open Mike, at McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., in support of the writers who have been taking part in National Novel Writing Month. Read or perform up to five minutes of your own work, or hear from others. Info: www.bpl.bc.ca/events.
Saturday, December 10
Christmas At Home, a concert of Christmas music presented by the Amabilis Singers, under the direction of Ramona Luengen, with pianist Ingrid Verseveldt, 2 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. Tickets $20, or free for children under 12. Available at the door, or call 604-503-2074. Info: www.amabilissingers.org.
The Carol of Christmas, a Christmas concert by Lyric Singers and guest musicians, at Burnaby Danish Lutheran Church, 6010 Kincaid St. Tickets are $20, $18 for seniors and students, and free for children under 12. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Call 604-340-4353 or email [email protected].
Tuesday, December 13
Joy to the World, a concert presented by musica intima, 7:30 p.m. at Olivet Baptist Church, 613 Queens Ave., New Westminster. Tickets $30 regular, $25 seniors, $15 students. Info: www.musicaintima.org.
Wednesday, December 21
Christmas Reprise XIV, presented by the Vancouver Cantata Singers, 7:30 p.m. at the Anvil Centre Theatre. Tickets $30 regular, $20 students, $10 for children and youth 16 and under. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
ONGOING
LitFest New West is accepting submissions for the LitFest New West Short Story Competition. All stories must be fiction and set in New Westminster. Prize money available for winners in adult and youth (12-13, 14-15, and 16-18) categories. Adult entries must be 1,200 to 1,500 words; youth entries 500 to 1,000. Entries must be emailed to [email protected]by midnight on Jan. 15, 2017.
Enjoy singing? Burnaby Pacemakers’ Choir is looking for sopranos and altos. Music is light and varied. Choir rehearses on Tuesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m., running until Feb. 7, 2017, at Gordon Presbyterian Church, 7457 Edmonds St., Burnaby. Phone 604-298-4843 or 604-434-9737.
Newcomers’ Choir meets Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Open to everyone interested in improving their English-language or music skills, with an emphasis on multiculturalism and diversity. Free. See www.miusc.ca, or, for more, call 604-781-4704.
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].
