Tuesday, November 5
In the House Festival, second concert in Burnaby series, Synesthesia, featuring dancer Paula Skimin and others, $18, or $15 for children. For all the details, check out www.inthehousefestival.com/performance-series, or call 604-874-9325.
The Art of the Memoir: A Canadian Soldier's Journey, a talk with author Margaret Cadwaladr, who worked with veteran George Reid in developing his memoir, 6:30 p.m. at the New Westminster Public Library. Free, but call 604-527-4660 or email [email protected] to register.
Wednesday, November 6
The Flame - Holiday Edition, a live television taping of a holiday storytelling special at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 7 p.m., featuring actors, writers, artists and broadcast personalities. Tickets $20 regular, $15 student/senior, available at tickets.shadboltcentre.com or by phone at 604-205-3000.
Animation Day celebration, at New Westminster Public Library, with screenings of short animated films starting at 7 p.m. Pre-register at 604-527-4667 or email [email protected]. Library is at 716 Sixth Ave. and is wheelchair-accessible.
Thursday, November 7
Mystery authors at McGill library, with authors Miriam Clavir and Glynis Whiting discussing their new books, 7 to 8 p.m. at the Burnaby Public Library McGill branch, 4595 Albert St. Free, but register ahead at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mcgill/ or call 604-299-8955.
Friday, November 8
International Guitar Night, at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster, featuring Brian Gore, Pino Forastiere, Mike Dawes and Quique Sinesi, www.masseytheatre.com.
A Macbeth, Charles Marowitz's retooled version of the Shakespearean classic, onstage at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Tickets $8 to $12, available through the Massey ticket centre, 604-521-5050. Runs until November 16.
Saturday, November 9
Festive Treasures, an exhibition at Van Dop Gallery as part of its Spirit of the Season series, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 421 Richmond St., New Westminster, www.vandopgallery.com or call 604-521-7887.
Sunday, November 10
In the BAG, family program at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., in connection with the Storms and Bright Skies: Three Centuries of Dutch Landscapes and Inner Realms: Dutch Portraits exhibitions at the gallery. Drop-in, no registration required, activities on the half-hour from 1 to 4 p.m. For info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Monday, November 11
A Macbeth, Charles Marowitz's retooled version of the Shakespearean classic, onstage at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Tickets $8 to $12, available through the Massey ticket centre, 604-521-5050.
Tuesday, November 12
A Macbeth, Charles Marowitz's retooled version of the Shakespearean classic, onstage at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre, Douglas College, 700 Royal Ave. Tickets $8 to $12, available through the Massey ticket centre, 604-521-5050.
The Healing Power of Storytelling, a fundraising storytelling evening and workshop at the River Market, 6 p.m. to help local businesses affected by the Oct. 10 fire, with New Westminster actor Marilyn Norry, Dr. Yvette Lu (physician, actor, filmmaker and musician) and poet-editor Elee Kraliji Gardiner. See www.royalcitywriters.ca for more details.
Wednesday, November 13
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, November 14
Stories We Tell, a screening of the Sarah Polley documentary, 7 p.m. at the McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mcgill/. Register online, call 604-299-8955 or visit the library in person.
Speaks From the Heart, a workshp led by Crystal Favel (a.k.a. DJ Kwe of the Cree and Métis Nation), 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Studio 104, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Workshop fee $10, or free to Burnaby Writers' Society members. Registration required: [email protected] or call 778-398-0321.
Friday, November 15
Deer Lake Craft Festival, hosted by the Burnaby Arts Council, with craft vendors and live entertainment, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., noon to 6 p.m. See www.burnabyartscouncil.org or call 604-298-7322 for more.
Saturday, November 16
Librarians' Choice: Winter Reads, 2 to 3:30 p.m., with Burnaby librarians offering up reviews of fiction and non-fiction books, at McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., free but register at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mcgill/ or call 604-299-8955.
Deer Lake Craft Festival, hosted by the Burnaby Arts Council, with craft vendors and live entertainment, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. See www.burnabyartscouncil.org or call 604-298-7322 for more.
Jim Walsh - New Works, an exhibition at Van Dop Gallery as part of its Spirit of the Season series, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 421 Richmond St., New Westminster, www.vandopgallery.com or call 604-521-7887
Sunday, November 17
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, in the back room, featuring readings by Liz Bachinsky, Mickey Bickerstaff and Elliot Slinn, plus an open mike session. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Deer Lake Craft Festival, hosted by the Burnaby Arts Council, with craft vendors and live entertainment, at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See www.burnabyartscouncil.org or call 604-298-7322 for more.
Casting call, for Royal City Musical Theatre's production of Annie, looking for 10- to 12-year-old girls to play the title role. Two sessions: 11 a.m. at Broadway Edge studio, 8713 Cambie St.; and 2 p.m. at Broadway Bound Studio, 2701 Kingsway Ave. in Port Coquitlam. Info: www.royalcitymusicaltheatre.com, or www.tinyurl.com/FindingAnnie.
Saturday, November 23
Finding Gold in Family Stories, 2 to 4 p.m. at Burnaby Public Library McGill branch, 4595 Albert St., with author and broadcaster Vera Rosenbluth leading a workshop about interviewing your family. Free, but register at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mcgill/ or call 604-299-8955.
Joanna Lovett - jewelry collection, an exhibition at Van Dop Gallery as part of its Spirit of the Season series, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 421 Richmond St., New Westminster, www.vandopgallery.com or call 604-521-7887
Sunday, November 24
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, in the back room, featuring readings by Warren Dean Fulton, Sean McGarragle and Sonya Littlejohn, plus an open mike session. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Monday, November 25
Last Mondays at the Movies, with screening of Unfinished Song, 7:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, $9. Info: www.artscouncilnewwest.org.
Friday November 29
Team Canada Dance presents Gala for Gold, a showcase and fundraiser for B.C. dancers who have been chosen as part of the Canadian national dance team to represent the nation at the world dance championships, 7 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, tickets $21.99, available through www.masseytheatre.com. See www.teamcanadadance.com for details.
Saturday, November 30
Angie Au Hemphill - New Works, an exhibition at Van Dop Gallery as part of its Spirit of the Season series, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 421 Richmond St., New Westminster, www.vandopgallery.com or call 604-521-7887
Sunday, December 1
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, in the back room, featuring readings by Kyle McKillop, Lilija Valis and Eva Waldauf, plus an open mike session. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
Winter Harp, with the Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir, 2p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster, tickets at 604-521-5050, www.winterharp.com.
Thursday, December 5
In the House Festival, third concert in Burnaby series, on a Notes of Justice theme with reggae, hip hop and folk music, featuring performers Kate Reid, Fredlocks Asher & the Ultra Flex Crew, and Chief Rock, $18, or $15 for children. For all the details, check out www.inthehousefestival.com/performance-series, or call 604-874-9325.
Saturday, December 7
Westminster Church Choir and friends present Hallowed Manger Ground, by Gary Rhodes and Cliff Duren, a selection of new songs and seasonal favourites, 7:15 p.m. at the Westminster SDA Church, 7925 10th Ave., Burnaby. Enter from 11th Avenue off of Sixth Street. For people of all ages and denominations. Seating is first-come, first-served, and a freewill offering will be taken. Info: 604-524-6969.
Sunday, December 8
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, in the back room, featuring readings by Kyle Hawke, Candice James and Sho Wiley, plus an open mike session. Info: www.poeticjustice.ca.
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.
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.
ONGOING
New Westminster Photography Club holds a month-long exhibit, Nov. 1 to 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.
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.
International Folk Dancers, Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:30p.m. at the Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells, Burnaby, [email protected].
Inner Realms: Dutch Portraits, and Bright Skies: Three Centuries of Dutch Landscapes, on exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery until November 17. Gallery open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Admission by donation, with suggested donation of $10. 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.
