ON NOW
To Friday, March 9
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a comedy musical presented by Burnaby North Secondary School, in the drama studio at 751 Hammarskjold Dr., 7 p.m. Cost $13 regular, $10 students.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, presented by Burnaby Central Secondary School, 7 p.m. at Burnaby Central, 6011 Deer Lake Pkwy. Tickets $12 regular, $8 for students. Reserve by emailing [email protected] or buy at the door (if available).
To Saturday, March 10
Constructed Abstraction, a show at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., featuring work by Mark Bowen, Jay Lyonns and Monique Motut-Firth. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.orgor call 604-298-7322.
To Thursday, March 22
A Touch of Winter, a New West Artists group show at The Network Hub, on the second floor of River Market. Drop in to see the show on weekdays between noon and 5 p.m.
To Sunday, March 25
Iris Mes-Low: Eulogy on the Family Home, an exhibition at The Gallery at Queen’s Park. Gallery open Wednesdays 1 to 8 p.m. and Thursdays through Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
To Friday, March 30
AiR: Works by Anvil Centre Artists in Residence, at the Anvil Centre’s Community Art Space. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
To Sunday, April 8
Burnaby Art Gallery hosts two exhibitions, Molly Lamb Bobak: Talk of the Town in the lower gallery and Julie McIntyre: Travel Stories in the upper gallery at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Admission by donation. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
CORPUS, an exhibition at New Westminster New Media Gallery, Anvil Centre, 777 Columbia St., featuring work that combines art, science and technology in an exploration of the human body, its processes and boundaries. Info: www.newmediagallery.caor 604-875-1865.
To Saturday, April 21
Etherealize, featuring Chinese ink wash painting by Alex Wang, on display in the Amelia Douglas Gallery at Douglas College. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
To Sunday, May 17
BETA VULGARIS: The Sugar Beet Projects, an installation by artist Kelty Miyoshi McKinnon, with music by Keri Latimer, at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org.
UPCOMING
Thursday, March 8
Potter Mouth: Unabashed Messages in Clay, a panel discussion of feminism and the arts featuring artists Maggie Boyd, Amelia Butcher and David Robinson. Cash bar and exhibit, 6 to 7 p.m.; presentation 7 to 8 p.m.; discussion 8 to 8:30 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Studio 103. Free, but register ahead at www.burnaby.ca/webreg(barcode 461932). Artists will also be offering workshops on March 10 and 11.
Thursday, March 8 to Saturday, March 10
Peter and the Starcatcher, presented by St. Thomas More Collegiate at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, James Cowan Theatre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., with evening shows at 7 p.m. and Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets: tickets.shadboltcentre.com or call 604-205-3000.
Friday, March 9
A night of music with singer-pianist Jennifer Lauren, 7:30 to 9 p.m., followed by refreshments, at St. Aidan’s Presbyterian Church, 1320 Seventh Ave. Tickets $10 at the door, or through www.brownpapertickets.com.
Friday, March 9 to Friday, March 16
Antigone, presented by Douglas College departments of theatre and stagecraft and event technology, onstage at the Studio Theatre at the New West campus, 700 Royal Ave. Tickets $20 general, $10 for seniors, students, matinees and Talkback Tuesdays. See antigone2018.bpt.me.
Saturday, March 10
The Irish Wakers offer up a bistro-style concert in the gymnasium at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave., with refreshments for sale, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 regular, or $15 for seniors and students. Info: www.queensavenue.org.
Magical Melody Train Ride, a Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Tiny Tots concert with Let Your Music Shine! With Lisa and Linda, at the Anvil Centre, with shows at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Info: www.vancouversymphony.ca. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.ca.
From Memory to Meaning, a workshop with Sonja Larsen, author of the memoir Red Star Tattoo – My Life As a Girl Revolutionary, 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Anvil Centre, Room 417, 777 Columbia St., New West. Workshop fee: $15 for members of Royal City Literary Arts Society, $25 for non-members. Pre-register at [email protected].
Sunday, March 11
Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra, featuring young piano sensation Ryan Wang and rising mezzo-soprano star Yenny Lee, onstage at 2 p.m. at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby, conducted by Ken Hsieh. Info: www.concerts.vmocanada.com. Pre-concert talk at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 13
A night of Kander and Ebb, presented by Royal City Musical Theatre at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., at 7 p.m., with MC Alen Dominguez, pianist Kerry O’Donovan and special guests. Pay what you can (minimum $10). Tickets through rcmt.brownpapertickets.com.
Tuesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 14
Onegin, presented by Arts Club Theatre Company at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets at 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Wednesday, March 14
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at Heritage Grill, featuring Phantom Signal, a horror comedy radio noir parody, show at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m., pay what you can. Drop in or reserve a table at 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Wednesday, March 14 to Saturday, March 17
Tomorrow’s Child, a Ghost River Theatre production of Ray Bradbury’s sci-fi classic, featuring an audio-only performance with blindfolded audience, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., 8 p.m. nightly. Tickets $36 regular or $15 for youth, tickets.shadboltcentre.com or call 604-205-3000.
Friday, March 16
Art + Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, an event at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. RSVP to[email protected]or call 604-297-4422. Bring lunch and a laptop. It’s free, and refreshments are provided.
Up Close Recital Society features mandolinist John Reischman and the Pine Siskins, 8 p.m. at Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, tickets $20 in advance or $25 at the door (cash only). Tickets through www.brownpapertickets.com. Info on Facebook (search for Up Close Recital Society).
Friday, March 16 to Friday, March 23
Lion in the Streets, a Douglas College production, 7:30 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, Room N4100, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave., tickets $10 to $20. Info: www.douglascollege.ca. Tickets through www.brownpapertickets.com.
Saturday, March 17 to Saturday, April 7
Luminescence III, featuring two- and three-dimensional artworks on the theme of light, at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Opening reception Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m., with entertainment and refreshments. Closing event Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Info: www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Tuesday, March 20
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Wednesday, March 21
Way Off-Broadway Wednesdays at Heritage Grill, featuring Andie Lloyd’s Sleep Here Tonight, an immersive travelogue about a 39-day trip through Taiwan. Show at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m., pay what you can. Drop in or reserve a table at 604-759-0819. Info: www.facebook.com/wayoffwed.
Thursday, March 22
Baroque Synthesis: Italian, French and German styles, featuring musicians from Ensemble La Reveuse, part of the free Arts at One concert series, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Saturday, March 24
Douglas College Choirs in Concert, directed by Eric Hannan, 7:30 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. General admission tickets $15, seniors $10, free for students. Tickets available at the door. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Monday, March 26
Novitiate screens as part of the Last Mondays at the Movies series at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets $9 regular, $8 for seniors/students. Buy through www.ticketsnw.caor pay cash at the door. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Wednesday, March 28
Ian Fildes performs as part of Gallery Sessions at the Gallery at Queen’s Park, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., pay what you can (suggested donation up to $7). Info: www.acnw.ca/gallerysessions.
Wednesday, April 4
Jazz singer Maya Rae performs at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 8 p.m., tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000.
Thursday, April 5
Arts at One presents a Student Showcase Concert, free, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Thursday, April 5 to Sunday, April 22
4000 Miles by Amy Herzog. A humorous and uplifting story of growing up and growing old presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Warning: contains mature language. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, April 7. For info and tickets, email [email protected] or [email protected], or call 604-521-0412.
Friday, April 6
Open house and meet-the-artist event at Burnaby Neighbourhood House North House, 4908 Hastings St., 7 to 9 p.m., featuring Hanieh Khakbiz. Info: 604-294-5444 or [email protected]. Khakbiz’ work will be on display for the month of April.
Awards benefit concert, presented by the Douglas College music department, featuring Douglas College Chorus and Concert Band, benefiting the award fund for music students, 7:30 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. General admission $10, seniors $5, students free. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Friday, April 6 to Sunday, April 8
Spring Into Art, the Burnaby Artist Guild’s show and sale at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., open Friday 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with original artwork for sale, plus greeting cards, on-the-spot portraits, raffle and more. Info: www.burnabyartistsguild.com.
Saturday, April 7
My Artist’s Corner presents Galaxy: Art for the Heart and Mind, a show and sale at 100 Braid Street Studios, New West, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission and parking at back. Info: www.myartistscorner.ca.
Monday, April 9
An Evening of Jazz, featuring big band jazz from the Douglas College Night Band and Dues Band, 7:30 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for students. Tickets at the door. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Thursday, April 12
Arts at One presents a Student Showcase Concert, featuring the Long & McQuade Student Recognition Awards, 1 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Current Sound Waves VII, presented by the students from the music technology diploma program at Douglas College, 7:30 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents. Free.
Thursday, April 12 to Sunday, April 29
Cabaret, presented by Royal City Musical Theatre at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave. Tickets: www.ticketsnw.caor 604-521-5050. Info: www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com.
Friday, April 13
Student composition concert presented by the music department at Douglas College, 7:30 p.m. in the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, fourth floor north at 700 Royal Ave. Free. Info: www.douglascollege.ca/artsevents.
Saturday, April 14
Ein deutsches Requiem, presented by Amabilis Singers, with pianists Jane Coop and Ingrid Verseveldt, directed by Ramona Luengen, 8 p.m. at New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13th Ave., Burnaby. Tickets $25. Reserve by calling 604-897-7258.
Tuesday, April 17
Niall and Marcus Talk About Sh!t Niall Likes, featuring Marcus Youssef and Niall McNeil, 8 p.m. at the Anvil Centre Theatre, 777 Columbia St., third floor. Free, but register at www.eventbrite.ca. Info: www.anvilcentre.com.
Tuesday, April 24
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Tuesday, May 29
Jazz Jam, with Cory Weeds, 6 to 8 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Bring your own instrument and jam, or just turn out to listen. Free.
Thursday, May 31 to Sunday, June 24
You Can't Take It With You, by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. Freedom, love and fireworks collide in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy presented by Vagabond Players at the Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen’s Park. Warning: contains mature language. Onstage Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Opening night gala planned for Saturday, June 2. For info and tickets, email [email protected] or [email protected], or call 604-521-0412.
ONGOING
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.
Royal City Literary Arts Society welcomes submissions for its 2018 Write On! contest, with poetry, fiction and non-fiction categories. Three cash prizes, three honourable mentions in each categories. Fiction and non-fiction limit 1,500 words; poetry limit one page single spaces. Deadline April 1, winners to be announced April 30. Full details and submission info: www.rclas.com.
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].
Burnaby Scottish Country Dancing Club invites new members for the season, which runs Monday nights. Lessons run from 7 to 7:30 p.m., with dancing from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Beginners welcome, no partner needed. Potential members may attend two classes for free. Held at the Scandinavian Community Centre, 6450 Thomas St. Call Vicki at 604-298-9695 or see www.tinyurl.com/BurnabyScottishDancing.
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].
