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To Sunday, June 22
Saskia Jetten, an exhibition of the work of the contemporary printmaker, upstairs at Burnaby Art Gallery, 6344 Deer Lake Ave. Info: 604-297-4422, www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
Frozen Light: Photographic Works from the Collection, at Burnaby Art Gallery, featuring photo and photo-based works from the City of Burnaby's permanent art collection, open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. By donation, suggested donation of $5. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca or 604-297-4422.
To Saturday, June 28
More Fawlty Towers, presented by the Vagabond Players at Bernie Legge Theatre, Queen's Park, shows Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m., matinees Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets $15, or $13 for students and seniors. Reservations: 604-521-0412 or [email protected]. Info: www.vagabondplayers.ca.
To Saturday, June 28
Clay 2014: a juried exhibition by the Fraser Valley Potters' Guild, at the Arts Council of New Westminster Gallery, Queen's Park, open 1 to 5 p.m. daily except Mondays. Info: www.fraservalleypottersguild.ca.
To end of June
Wildlife art shows at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., with Tamara Sale's wildlife photography on the ramp gallery, and Colleen Harrington's Ravens With Roses in the reference department. View art at any time during library hours. Info: www.nwpl.ca or 604-527-4660.
To Friday, August 1
Kelly Lycan: Autobiography for No One, an exhibition in the SFU Gallery, AQ 3004, Simon Fraser University campus, Burnaby. Info: www.sfugalleries.ca or 778-782-4266.
To Sunday, August 10
Bob Steele: Collages, an off-site exhibition of the Burnaby Art Gallery, running at the Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library branch, 6100 Willingdon Ave. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Monday, August 11
Baba's House: an exhibition of work by Lucien Durey and Katie Kozak, at the McGill library branch, 4595 Albert St., presented by Burnaby Art Gallery. Info: www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To Sunday, August 31
Ghostown, an installation by Steven Nunoda at the Nikkei National Museum, inspired by the stories from Nunoda's parents and grandparents about the Japanese-Canadian internment experiences, at 6688 Southoaks Cres., Burnaby. Info: centre.nikkeiplace.org.
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Tuesday, June 17
Lifestory Writing: Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary, a workshop hosted by Sylvia Taylor, presented by the Royal City Literary Arts Society at the new Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., free. Info: www.rclas.com.
Spoken Ink, featuring novelist D.B. Carew, author of The Killer Trail, plus open mike session, presented by Burnaby Writers' Society at La Fontana Caffe, 101-3701 Hastings St., North Burnaby, 8 p.m., with open mike signup at 7:30 p.m. Info: www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com or [email protected].
Wednesday, June 18
UniverCity summer busker series, with live music at SFU Town Square, adjacent to the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, on University High Street beside Renaissance Coffee and the second transit loop, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring Clara Shandler, the "Sidewalk Cellist," with her carbon-fibre cello, offering up everything from Bach to Nirvana, jazz to heavy metal. Info: www.UniverCity.ca.
Friday, June 20
Dances For a Small Stage: Summer Lovin', 8 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre, on the south lawn. Tickets $15 regular, $10 youth, available through www.shadboltcentre.com or by calling 604-205-3000.
Saturday, June 21
Haiku and Beyond, a workshop hosted by Terry Ann Carter, presented by the Royal City Literary Arts Society, 2 to 4 p.m. at 737 Sixth St. Members $10, non-members $20. Seating limited, pre-register by email at [email protected].
Dances For a Small Stage: Summer Lovin', 8 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre, on the south lawn. Tickets $15 regular, $10 youth, available through www.shadboltcentre.com or by calling 604-205-3000.
Ecstatic Dance New West, 10 to 11 a.m. at Ammara Dance Studio, 40 Sixth St., New West, a non-facilitated, conscious freestyle dance event with no instruction or choreography. People of all levels, ages and abilities welcome. Cost $15. This is a special all-ages family event, and children can participate (with adult) for $5. Register through eventbrite or pay cash at the door. Info: [email protected].
Saturday, June 21 to Saturday, July 12
Burnaby Artists' Guild presents Nature Inspired at Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, with opening at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 211. Gallery open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Featuring the work of 23 of the guild's member artists in a variety of styles and mediums. Free admission. Info: 604-298-7322 or www.burnabyartistsguild.com.
Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22
Putting Expression Into the Portrait, a two-day workshop with internationally acclaimed sculptor Tip Toland, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days in the Studio Theatre at Shadbolt Centre, 6450 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, $110, 604-205-3000, www.shadboltcentre.com.
Sunday, June 22
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at Renaissace Bookstore, 43 Sixth St., featuring poets Dominic DiCarlo, Navaro Franco and Franci Louann, with host Alan Hill, with open mike session. Info www.poeticjustice.ca.
Josie deBaat's Polynesian Dancers perform at 2 p.m. at the Queen's Park Bandshell as part of the City of New Westminster free summer concert series.
Burnaby Lyric Opera presents a concert of highlights from Antonin Dvorak's Rusalka, in Czech with English narration, 3 p.m. at Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, tickets $15, call 604-205-3000 or buy at the door. Info: www.burnabylyricopera.org.
Donna Fishwick Piano Ensemble presents a 20th anniversary gala concert, 1 p.m. in the Chan Shun Concert Hall at the Chan Centre, UBC, with reception to follow. Tickets $25. Call 604-431-6700 or see www.yprs.ca.
Monday, June 23
Effin' Good Comedy, 7 to 10 p.m. at the Spud Shack Fry Co., 352-800 Carnarvon St. (at New West station), with headliner Simon King and his "high energy, aggressive, intelligent and edge comedy." For teens and adults.
Tuesday, June 24
Songs and Stories, by Canadian icon Ian Tyson, 7:30 p.m. at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave., Burnaby, tickets through Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.ca or 1-855-985-5000.
Wednesday, June 25
UniverCity summer busker series, with live music at SFU Town Square, adjacent to the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, on University High Street beside Renaissance Coffee and the second transit loop, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring Kaya Kurz, a 16-year-old singer-songwriter from Alpha Secondary School. Info: www.UniverCity.ca.
Sunday, June 29
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. at Renaissance bookstore, 43 Sixth St., featuring poets Sonja Grgar, and Janet Kvammen, with host Franci Louann, with open mike session. Info www.poeticjustice.ca.
Tiger Exhibit performs at 2 p.m. at the Queen's Park Bandshell as part of the City of New Westminster free summer concert series.
Tuesday, July 1
Free family-friendly Canada Day concert, at Swangard Stadium, featuring Spirit of the West, Dear Rouge and dustin Bentall and the Smokes, doors open at 5 p.m. for 6:30 p.m. show. Admission free but limited to first 4,200 patrons.
Wednesday, July 2
UniverCity summer busker series, with live music at SFU Town Square, adjacent to the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, on University High Street beside Renaissance Coffee and the second transit loop, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring The Land of Deborah, a singer-songwriter with a unique take on life, love and the pursuit of fair-trade chocolate. Info: www.UniverCity.ca.
David Cassel performs at 1 p.m. at Ryall Park, Queensborough, as part of the free summer concert series.
Poetry in the Park, 6:30 p.m. in the bandshell at Queen's Park, with featured poets and an open mike.
Friday, July 4
Dancing in the Square, a free family event at Hyack Square, 7 p.m. Tonight's theme: zumba.
Wednesday, July 9
UniverCity summer busker series, with live music at SFU Town Square, adjacent to the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, on University High Street beside Renaissance Coffee and the second transit loop, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring Clara Shandler, the "Sidewalk Cellist," with her carbon-fibre cello, offering up everything from Bach to Nirvana, jazz to heavy metal. Info: www.UniverCity.ca.
Poetry in the Park, 6:30 p.m. in the bandshell at Queen's Park, with featured poets and an open mike.
Tricky Ricky Magic performs at 1 p.m. at Ryall Park, Queensborough.
Royal City Concert Band performs at 2 p.m. in the bandshell at Queen's Park, New West.
Friday, July 11
Dancing in the Square, a free family event at Hyack Square, 7 p.m. Tonight's theme: Egyptian belly dance.
Sunday, July 13
The Land of Deborah performs at 2 p.m. in the banshell at Queen's Park, New West.
Tuesday, July 15
Wading Into the Swamp: Getting messy with writing, a free workshop with host Daniela Elza, presented by the Royal City Literary Arts Society at New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Info: www.rclas.com.
Wednesday, July 16
UniverCity summer busker series, with live music at SFU Town Square, adjacent to the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, on University High Street beside Renaissance Coffee and the second transit loop, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring Kaya Kurz, a 16-year-old singer-songwriter from Alpha Secondary School. Info: www.UniverCity.ca.
Poetry in the Park, 6:30 p.m. in the bandshell at Queen's Park, with featured poets and an open mike.
Clowns in Action, onstage at 1 p.m. at Ryall Park, Queensborough.
Friday, July 18
Dancing in the Square, a free family event at Hyack Square, 7 p.m. Tonight's theme: ballroom (foxtrot, waltz, tango).
Sunday, July 20
Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company presents Love's Labour's Lost, 2 p.m. at the Queen's Park Bandshell, New Westminster.
Wednesday, July 23
UniverCity summer busker series, with live music at SFU Town Square, adjacent to the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, on University High Street beside Renaissance Coffee and the second transit loop, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring Matt McAllister, a singer-songwriter who plays guitar, banjo and dulcimer. Info: www.UniverCity.ca.
Poetry in the Park, 6:30 p.m. in the bandshell at Queen's Park, with featured poets and an open mike.
Zox of the Forest, onstage at 1 p.m. at Ryall Park, Queensborough.
Friday, July 25
Dancing in the Square, a free family event at Hyack Square, 7 p.m. Tonight's theme: Latin (cha cha, rumba, samba, merengue, salsa).
Saturday, July 26
Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company presents Love's Labour's Lost, 2 p.m. at the Queen's Park Bandshell, New Westminster.
Sunday, July 27
Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company presents Love's Labour's Lost, 2 p.m. at the Queen's Park Bandshell, New Westminster.
Wednesday, July 30
UniverCity summer busker series, with live music at SFU Town Square, adjacent to the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, on University High Street beside Renaissance Coffee and the second transit loop, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring Stringz Aloud - Susan Vigneux and Don Kellett with an eclectic mix of standards, swing and gypsy jazz, Latin and more on acoustic and steel guitars and mandolin. Info: www.UniverCity.ca.
Poetry in the Park, 6:30 p.m. in the bandshell at Queen's Park, with featured poets and an open mike.
Mike Battie, onstage at 1 p.m. at Ryall Park, Queensborough.
Saturday, August 2
Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company presents Love's Labour's Lost, 2 p.m. at the Queen's Park Bandshell, New Westminster.
Sunday, August 3
Shadows and Dreams Theatre Company presents Love's Labour's Lost, 2 p.m. at the Queen's Park Bandshell, New Westminster.
Wednesday, August 6
UniverCity summer busker series, with live music at SFU Town Square, adjacent to the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, on University High Street beside Renaissance Coffee and the second transit loop, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring Zelko Krakan, a violinist who has performed on four continents. Info: www.UniverCity.ca.
Poetry in the Park, 6:30 p.m. in the bandshell at Queen's Park, with featured poets and an open mike.
Jonny B Good Magic, onstage at 1 p.m. at Ryall Park, Queensborough.
Friday, August 8
Dancing in the Square, a free family event at Hyack Square, 7 p.m. Tonight's theme: zumba.
Sunday, August 10
Los Castores Mariachi Band, 2 p.m. at Queen's Park Bandshell, New West.
Wednesday, August 13
UniverCity summer busker series, with live music at SFU Town Square, adjacent to the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, on University High Street beside Renaissance Coffee and the second transit loop, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring Cosmic Wink - Caitlan Read on fiddle and Chika Buston on guitar. Info: www.UniverCity.ca.
Poetry in the Park, 6:30 p.m. in the bandshell at Queen's Park, with featured poets and an open mike.
Adventures of Bertolt, onstage at 1 p.m. at Ryall Park, Queensborough.
Friday, August 15
Dancing in the Square, a free family event at Hyack Square, 7 p.m. Tonight's theme: Egyptian belly dance.
Sunday, August 17
Graham Walker, onstage at 2 p.m. at the Queen's Park Bandshell, New Westminster.
Wednesday, August 20
UniverCity summer busker series, with live music at SFU Town Square, adjacent to the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, on University High Street beside Renaissance Coffee and the second transit loop, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring Matt McAllister, a singer-songwriter who plays guitar, banjo and dulcimer. Info: www.UniverCity.ca.
Poetry in the Park, 6:30 p.m. in the bandshell at Queen's Park, with featured poets and an open mike.
James Johnson, onstage at 1 p.m. at Ryall Park, Queensborough.
Friday, August 22
Dancing in the Square, a free family event at Hyack Square, 7 p.m. Tonight's the finale Big Band Dance Party, with swing, jive, ballroom and Latin.
Sunday, August 24
Zox of the Forest, onstage at 2 p.m. at the Queen's Park Bandshell, New Westminster.
Wednesday, August 27
UniverCity summer busker series, with live music at SFU Town Square, adjacent to the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, on University High Street beside Renaissance Coffee and the second transit loop, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring Stringz Aloud - Susan Vigneux and Don Kellett with an eclectic mix of standards, swing and gypsy jazz, Latin and more on acoustic and steel guitars and mandolin. Info: www.UniverCity.ca.
Poetry in the Park, 6:30 p.m. in the bandshell at Queen's Park, with featured poets and an open mike.
Purple Pirate, onstage at 1 p.m. at Ryall Park, Queensborough.
Sunday, August 31
The Ta Daa Lady, onstage at 2 p.m. at the Queen's Park Bandshell, New Westminster.
Wednesday, September 3
UniverCity summer busker series, with live music at SFU Town Square, adjacent to the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, on University High Street beside Renaissance Coffee and the second transit loop, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring Zelko Krakan, a violinist who has performed on four continents. Info: www.UniverCity.ca.
Wednesday, September 10
UniverCity summer busker series, with live music at SFU Town Square, adjacent to the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, on University High Street beside Renaissance Coffee and the second transit loop, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring The Land of Deborah, a singer-songwriter with a unique take on life, love and the pursuit of fair-trade chocolate. Info: www.UniverCity.ca.
Wednesday, September 17
UniverCity summer busker series, with live music at SFU Town Square, adjacent to the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, on University High Street beside Renaissance Coffee and the second transit loop, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring Stringz Aloud - Susan Vigneux and Don Kellett with an eclectic mix of standards, swing and gypsy jazz, Latin and more on acoustic and steel guitars and mandolin. Info: www.UniverCity.ca.
Wednesday, September 24
UniverCity summer busker series, with live music at SFU Town Square, adjacent to the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, on University High Street beside Renaissance Coffee and the second transit loop, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring The Land of Deborah, a singer-songwriter with a unique take on life, love and the pursuit of fair-trade chocolate. Info: www.UniverCity.ca.
Wednesday, October 1
UniverCity summer busker series, with live music at SFU Town Square, adjacent to the SFU Burnaby Mountain campus, on University High Street beside Renaissance Coffee and the second transit loop, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring Sillken with acoustic folk and folk rock. Info: www.UniverCity.ca.
ONGOING
Choir director needed, for Bonsor seniors' choral group, a four-part harmony choir open to singers aged 55 and over. The choir meets Friday afternoons and Bonsor Recreation Complex. It performs two programs a year, Christmas music in December and golden oldies in May, in seniors' residences and care homes. Director needs strong skills in choral conducting and experience working with senior singers. It's a volunteer position. Info: Christine Leston, 604-516-0277.
Poetic Justice, with featured poets and open mike session, runs Sundays, 3 to 5 p.m. in the back room at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., New West. Check out www.poeticjustice.ca for schedule and details.
Call for artists, to submit work for Bring It Together: With Sculpture, a juried show of three-dimensional artwork at Burnaby Arts Council's Deer Lake Gallery. Submissions accepted until May 30 for show to run Aug. 16 to Sept. 6. Check out details and application form at www.burnabyartscouncil.org.
Burnaby Art Gallery off-site exhibitions at Burnaby Public Library branches: Portals of Time: The Best of Famous Empty Sky, underway at Bob Prittie (Metrotown) library branch to June 8; and Stuart McCall, photography, at the Mcgill Library, 4595 Albert St., to June 9. 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 group 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]
Line 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.
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.
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