ON NOW:
To Saturday, February 22
Shrek the Musical, presented by Align Entertainment, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Tickets: www.ticketmaster.ca. Info: alignentertainment.ca.
To Friday, February 28
Heritage Afloat, part of the Marking History Through Art Series, an exhibiton of work by Katherine Freund-Hainsworth, in the reference department at the New Westminster Public Library. Features multimedia artworks alongside written history. Open at any time during library hours, 716 Sixth Ave., New Westminster.
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Saturday, February 22
Backstage Youth Performers Society presents A Night of Stars, a gala to help raise funds to help the society's work in providing financial assistance and opportunities for young performers in the fields of music, theatre and dance. Pre-gala reception includes gourmet appetizers and desserts, wine, coffee and tea. At the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 604-521-5050, www.masseytheatre.com.
Saturday, February 22 to Saturday, March 1
Le Nozze di Figaro, presented by Burnaby Lyric Opera at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, in the James Cowan Theatre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., with 8 p.m. shows on Feb. 22 and 27 and March 1, 2 p.m. matinees on Feb. 24 and Feb. 26. Directed by Richard Berg and starring a cast of B.C.'s best young professional opera singers. Info: www.burnabylyricopera.org. Tickets: 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Sunday, February 23
Music Share fundraiser, 1 p.m. at Confederation Community Centre, 4585 Albert St., $10 for adults/teens (kids 12 and under free with adult ticket holder), features live music by Kutapira and Catrina Centanni, a community art project hosted by 4 Cats Capitol Hill, a silent auction and more. Supporting children's music education outreach and music therapy programs. Tickets available at Staccato Studios or by calling 778-998-1075. Info: www.musicsharesociety.com.
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. in the backroom at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, with host Sonja Grgar and featured poets Manolis, Kyle McKillop and Lilija Valis, plus open mike. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Monday, February 24
Last Mondays at the Movies, presents the 2012 political thriller The Reluctant Fundamentalist, $9, at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 604-521-5050, www.masseytheatre.com. Tickets available at the door, or see www.artscouncilnewwest.org for more on the film series.
Wednesday, February 26
The Entrepreneurial Artist, a talk by New Westminster's Peter Jorgensen and Katey Wright of Patrick Street Productions, discussing their careers as performers and creators, sharing lessons on how artists must increasingly adopt an entrepreneurial spirit to enjoy industry success. Free. Info at vpl.ca.
Thursday, February 27
A Little Lunch Music, featuring Rocket Science, noon to 1 p.m. at Encores Café at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby. Concert free, buffet lunch special $12. Info: www.shadboltcentre.com.
Author visit, by Cynthia Flood, author of Red Girl Rat Boy, 7 to 8 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Free, but register ahead at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mcgill, call 604-299-8955 or drop in to the library to sign up in person.
Saturday, March 1
Opening reception, for Life in Colour, an exhibition of work by Claire Sower and Jim Keayes, at the Burnaby Arts Council's Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave, 2 to 4 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Saturday, March 1 to Saturday, March 22
Life in Colour, an exhibition of work by Claire Sower and Jim Keayes, at the Burnaby Arts Council's Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave, 2 to 4 p.m. Info: [email protected], www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Sunday, March 2
New Westminster Symphony Orchestra and Langley Children's Choir present a concert, featuring Mozart's Laudate Dominum and Vivaldi's Gloria, 2 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., admission by donation.
Kuniyoshi's Comic Prints: Exploring the roots of Manga in Edo-Period Ukiyoe, with Maiko Behr, Japanese art consultant and translator, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org/ukiyoe-spectacular/.
In the BAG, free family Sunday program at Burnaby Art Gallery, with interactive hands-on activity connected to the First Nations and Inuit prints exhibition, 1 to 4 p.m. Free, drop in, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
New Westminster Symphony Orchestra presents a choral music concert, with guests the Langley Children's Choir, 2 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 604-521-5050. Admission by donation.
Friday, March 7 to Friday, March 14
The Importance of Being Earnest, presented by Douglas College students in the Studio Theatre at the college, 700 Royal Ave. Tickets are $10 to $12, available through Massey Theatre, 604-521-5050.
Saturday, March 8
Of Heaven and Earth, a concert presented by the Amabilis Singers, under the direction of Ramona Luengen, 8 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby, $20. Free for children under 12. Tickets: 604-437-9200, or buy at the door. See www.AmabilisSingers.org.
Tuesday, March 11 to Sunday, March 30
Floyd Collins, Adam Guettel's musical, presented by New Westminster's Patrick Street Productions at the York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., priced from $19. Tickets: tickets.thecultch.com or call 604-251-1363. Info: www.patrickstreetproductions.com.
Wednesday, March 12
Chelsea Hotel, an Arts Club on Tour production featuring the songs of Leonard Cohen, at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 604-205-3000, tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Thursday, March 13
Chelsea Hotel, an Arts Club on Tour production featuring the songs of Leonard Cohen, at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 604-205-3000, tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Saturday, March 15
Spring break manga workshop, with Yukina Takeuchi, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, for ages 10 and up. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.
Thursday, March 20
Fireside talk, with Krista Belle Stewart, in connection with the First Nations and Inuit print exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca, 604-297-4422.
Saturday, March 22
Mandarin walking tour of the First Nations and Inuit print exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery, noon to 1 p.m., with Don Yue Su. No registration required, open to all ages. Info: 604-297-4422, www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
ONGOING
Burnaby Art Gallery off-site exhibitions, with work by Janice Wu at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave., until March 31, and Paul + Wendy Projects at the McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., until April 1. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Songwriters open mike, every Sunday evening 7 to 9 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, in the backroom at 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, hosted by Enrico Renz and Lawren Nemeth. Bring songs to join in, or just stop by to listen. Poets also welcome for collaboration. Info: www.rclas.com.
Cameron Seniors Sunshine Sing-along grop meets on alternating Mondays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Cameron Recreation Centre, 9523 Cameron St. Sing along to old-time favourites with friends. Volunteer musicians sought - pianos, drums and other instruments. A piano and a drum set are available for use. For info, call Sue McIntyre at 604-297-4453 or email [email protected]
Lind dancing, Mondays at 10 a.m. at Deer Lake United Church Hall, 5135 Sperling Ave. Beginners welcome. Call Georgie at 604-522-5647 for information.
Write on! The Royal City Literary Arts Society's 2014 writing contest accepts submissions until March 15. Three categories: Poetry, fiction, non-fiction, with cash prizes for top three in each category. Full details: www.rclas.com. Info: [email protected], 778-714-1772.
Recent Acquisitions of First Nations and Inuit Prints, ongoing to April 6 at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. By donation (suggested donation $5). Info: 604-297-4422, www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Ukiyoe Spectacular, running at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, ongoing to March 23, 6688 Southoaks Cres., with more than 100 woodblock prints from a private collection in Japan, tracing the history of the ukiyo-e art form. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org/ukiyoe-spectacular/.
Singers welcome, for Maillardville's francophone choir Les Échos du Pacifique, rehearsals at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-936-6993, [email protected], www.lesechosdupacifique.com.
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.
Modern square dancing, give it a try on Monday evenings at the Charles Rummel Hall, 3680 Lozells Ave., 7:30 p.m. 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.
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.
Send your arts and entertainment listings to Julie, [email protected].
