Wednesday, December 11
Short story open mike, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, hosted by Royal City Literary Arts Society, giving emerging and established writers a place to share their short fiction. Info: www.rclas.com.
Thursday, December 12
Book launch, for Flight of the Mite, published by Peppermint Toast Publishing, featuring reading, desserts and signings by author Grayson Smith and illustrator Alana Kyle, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hide Out Café, 716 Carnarvon St., downtown New Westminster, all welcome. Info: www.pepperminttoast.com.
Saturday, December 14
Amabilis Singers, present A Christmas Wish, 2 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby, featuring work by Forrest, Mendelssohn, Caracciola, Rutter and more, plus carols and sing-alongs, under the direction of Ramona Luengen, $20 (free for children under 12). Tickets: from choir members, at the door or call 604-433-6538.
musica intima, presents light for the Child, a concert featuring work by Benjamin Britten, Kristopher Fulton, Michael Conway Baker, John Burge and More, 7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 403 East Columbia St., New Westminster, $35 regular, $30 seniors, $10 students. See www.musicaintima.org or call 604-731-6618.
Lunch BAG Day, with lunch and tour of the Volumes: Works in Paper exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., $12. Call 604-297-4422 to reserve. See www.burnabyartgallery.ca for more.
Murray SawChuck, brings his Vegas magic to the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 8 p.m., tickets limited 604-205-3000.
Sunday, December 15
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, in the back room, featuring readings by Gavin Hainsworth, Alan Hill and Gail Van Kalsbeek, plus an open mike session. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Tuesday, December 17
Spoken Ink, featuring author P.W. Bridgman and open mike, 8 p.m. at La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 Hastings St., Burnaby, open mike sign-up 7:30 p.m. Info: www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com or [email protected].
Sunday, December 22
A Traditional Christmas, presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, hosted by Christopher Gaze, 7:30 p.m. at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 McPherson Ave., Burnaby, $40. Tickets at www.vancouversymphony.ca or call 604-876-3434.
Saturday, January 11
Walking tours of Volumes: Works in Paper at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., with Mandarin language tour from noon to 1 p.m., and Korean language tour from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca, 604-297-4422.
ONGOING
Metallicity: Art Jewelry by the Vancouver Metal Arts Association, at the Deer Lake Gallery in Burnaby, underway until Dec. 7. Gallery is at 6584 Deer Lake Ave., www.burnabyartscouncil.org
Working the Edge: A (Mostly) Ceramic Journey, an exhibition presenting a 37-year survey of the work of Burnaby sculptor Keith Rice-Jones, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Underway until Jan. 9, open Monday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Free, see www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca for details.
Volumes: Works in Paper, Nov. 29 to Jan. 19 at the Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., featuring works from the permanent collection as well as new works by emerging artists, exploring sculptural and structural works on and in paper. Gallery open Tuesday ot Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. By donation (suggested donation $5). Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca, 604-297-4422.
New Westminster Photography Club holds a month-long exhibit, to Nov. 30, at the New Westminster Public Library. 8 X 10 X 19 features works by 19 of the club's members. It's on display in the upstairs gallery of the main library, 716 Sixth Ave. For more on the club, see www.nwphoto.org. New members and guests welcome to its twice-monthly meetings.
Celebrating the Art of Our Veterans, with work by artists from the Artworks Studio at George Derby Centre, on the ramp gallery at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Runs until Nov. 30.
Line dancing at Capitol Hill Community Hall, 361 Howard Ave., with new classes for beginners on Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, starting Nov. 15. Call 604-655-8795 or 778-883-2628 for information.
Write From the Heart, a writers' group led by Ruth Kozak, 10 a.m. to noon at WAVES coffee shops, Begbie and Columbia streets, New Westminster, looking at memoir writing, some fiction and some poetry. New members always welcome.
Burnaby Scottish Country Dance Club, meets Mondays 7 to 10 p.m. at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas St., Burnaby. New members welcome. No partners needed, no experience required. For info, drop in or call Gerry at 604-451-1161 or Rosemary, 604-298-6552. Info: www.rscdsvancouver.org/burnaby.html.
Line dance, at Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave., Mondays at 10 a.m., moderate exercise for body and brain. Beginners welcome. Call Georgie Cole, 604-522-5647, for information.
Modern square dancing, give it a try on Monday evenings at the Charles Rummel Hall, 3680 Lozells Ave., 7:30 p.m. Try for free any Monday in September. No experience needed; come alone or with a partner or friends. Info: 604-939-2789.
Scottish Country Dance Class, Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Edmonds Community Centre, 7282 Kingsway, 604-298-6552.
Burnaby Art Gallery off-site exhibitions, running at Burnaby Public Library branches - Haydn Thomas: ESC CTRL, until Feb. 2 at the Bob Prittie library, 6100 Willingdon Ave.; The Natural Numeral, running until Feb. 3 at the McGill library, 4595 Albert St.; Rare Boooks, running until Feb. 2 at the Tommy Douglas Library, 7311 Kingsway. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Scandinavian Folk Dancers, Wednesdays at the Scandinavian Centre, 6540 Thomas St., Burnaby, 6004-685-7405.
Melodious Mandolins, looking for new musicians, meeting at various locations in Burnaby, 604-433-2762.
Dance For Fun Club, the "Best Little Dance Club in Town," offers rock and roll nights Mondays, swing nights Wednesdays and ballroom nights Saturdays, all at the Heritage Hall, 728 12th St., New Westminster, Doors open at 6:30 p.m., beginner-intermediate lesson at 7:30 p.m., dance at 8:30 p.m. Info: [email protected] or 604-726-0153. Dances are $10.
Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meets Tuesday nights from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby. Learn folk dances from around the world in a friendly club environment. All levels welcome, no partners needed, drop-ins welcome. Info: 604-436-9475.
Writers Discovery Group, meets on the second Wednesday of the month from September to June, 10 a.m. to noon on the lower floor of the library, 716 Sixth Ave. All welcome. Chance to share your short stories, poems, articles or drafts of novels or plays in a group setting for feedback.
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