Tuesday, January 28
High Stakes: Creating Suspenseful Stories, a free workshop led by author Colleen Cross, writer of the Katerina Carter fraud thriller series, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave. Pre-register by emailing [email protected].
Uke Joint plays ukulele music at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, wwww.theheritagegrill.com.
Book launch for Shy: An Anthology, featuring Elaine Woo, Sylvia Stopforth and Dhana Musli, with books available for sale and refreshments served, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library 4595 Albert St. Free, but space limited. Register at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mcgill, call 604-299-8955 or drop in to the library.
Wednesday, January 29
Mud Dog plays rockin' Delta blues at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, wwww.theheritagegrill.com.
Wednesday, January 29 to Sunday, February 9
Freud's Last Session, starring Richard Newman and Damon Calderwood, at Galbraith House, 131 Eighth St., New Westminster, www.brownpapertickets.com. Info: www.citystagenewwest.org.
Thursday, January 30
Juno-nominated performer Royal Wood, onstage at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts Studio Theatre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave. Tickets $32, or $27 students and seniors, in advance; otherwise, $35/$30. Tickets: tickets.shadboltcentre.com or 604-205-3000. Info: www.royalwood.ca.
Larry Moore and friends play blues/jazz at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, wwww.theheritagegrill.com.
Opening reception for Recent Acquisitions of First Nations and Inuit Prints, 7 to 9 p.m. at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave., www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Thursday January 30 to Saturday, February 22
Alone Together, a comedy presented by the Vagabond Players, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen's Park, $15, or $13 for seniors/students, with two-for-one previews on Jan. 30 and 31. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or [email protected]. Info: www.vagabondplayers.ca
Friday, January 31
2 Days & Counting play rock at Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New Westminster, wwww.theheritagegrill.com.
Saturday, February 1
Japanese Folklore and Popular Customs appearing in Ukiyoe Spectacular, talk by Jan Walls, professor emeritus, SFU, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org/ukiyoe-spectacular/.
Book launch and signing for Ekphrasticism: Painted Words, with paintings by Don Portelance and words by Candice James, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Arts Council of New Westminster Gallery, Queen's Park, www.rclas.com or [email protected].
Burnaby Photographic Society, holds its 18th annual showcase event, 7 p.m. in the James Cowan Theatre at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., featuring photographic prints and slide shows on a variety of topics. Call 604-205-3000 or see www.shadboltcentre.com for tickets. Info: www.burnabyphotographicsociety.com.
Sunday, February 2
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.
Monday, February 3
Driving Miss Daisy, an Arts Club on Tour production at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Tuesday, February 4
Driving Miss Daisy, an Arts Club on Tour production at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 604-205-3000 or tickets.shadboltcentre.com.
Wendesday, February 5
B.C. Boys Choir presents its SongWave Boys Honour Choir Program, for boys aged seven to 12, running for six Wednesday nights at Deer Lake United Church, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Registration forms available from school music teachers and through www.bcboyschoir.org. Cost $60. Info: 1-888-909-82828.
Wednesday, February 5 to Sunday, February 16
Out of a Dream, a Rodgers and Hammerstein revue presented by New Westminster's own Patrick Street Productions, at the York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr., Vancouver. Tickets from $19. Runs Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets: online at tickets.theclutch.com, or call 604-251-1363. Info: www.patrickstreetproductions.com.
Thursday, February 6
Librarians' Choice: Varieties of Love, with Burnaby librarians offering fast-paced reviews of books about love, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the McGill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St. Free, but space limited. Register at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mcgill, call 604-299-8955 or drop in to the library.
Friday, February 7
Two Legends: One Stage, featuring David James and Big River's Tribute to Johnny Cash, plus Johnny Vallis's Tribute to Buddy Holly, 7 p.m. at Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., 604-521-5050, www.masseytheatre.com.
Friday, February 7 to Saturday February 22
Shrek the Musical, the first-ever West Coast production, at Michael J. Fox Theatre, $31 regular, $25 students/seniors. Tickets through www.ticketmaster.ca. Part proceeds to the Stop A Bully Foundation.
Sunday, February 9
10th annual Jan Ken Pon! (Rock Paper Scissors) Family Games Day, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Cres. Info: www.nikkeiplace.org.
Lunch BAG Day, with lunch and tour of the First Nations and Inuit print exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Reserve at 604-297-4422, for ages 19 and up. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Revolver, brings the "World's Best Beatles Show" to the Columbia Theatre for a tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, with a 2 p.m. matinee and a 7:30 p.m. evening show. Tickets: 604-522-4500 or www.thecolumbia.ca.
Wednesday, February 12
Writers' Discovery Group, meets at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., welcoming all writers who want to read and discuss their work.
Thursday, February 13
Revolution - a documentary film by Rob Stewart, screening at 7 p.m. at the Mcgill branch of Burnaby Public Library, 4595 Albert St., looking at the grave dangers faced by the world's oceans and the efforts of the people working to save them. Free, but limited space. Sign up online at www.bpl.bc.ca/events/mcgill, call 604-299-8955 or pop in to the library to register in person.
Saturday, February 15
UBC and SFU Sikh Students Association present Nihaal 2014: Jaagrithi, their seventh annual Sikh Variety show. Proceeds towards building a new school in Rajisthar, India. Tickets $10. Call 778-240-2228 or 604-787-3437. At the Massey Theatre,735 Eighth Ave., www.masseytheatre.com.
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.
Monday, February 22
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.
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.
Sunday, March 2
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.
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.
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
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, Jan. 31 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, Jan. 11 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/.
Art exhibitions at New Westminster Public Library: Louise Smith's Dropped Threads (fibre art) on the ramp gallery, and Shavon Cheng's The Nature of Life (watercolours, pastels, acrylics and clay and plasticine models) upstairs. View at any time during library hours at 716 Sixth Ave. Info: 604-527-4660.
Volumes: Works in Paper, ongoing 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 to 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.
Singers welcome, for Maillardville's francophone choir Les Échos du Pacifique, first rehearsal Jan. 13 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.
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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