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To June 2
Linda Ohama, an off-site exhibition by the Burnaby Art Gallery at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, featuring Obachan's Smile and Inherited Gifts, in honour of Asian Heritage Month. Also included: showings of Ohama's documentary film Obachan's Garden, in the turret room at Burnaby Art Gallery, May 24 to June 2. Info: www.lindaohama.com, www.burnabyartgallery.ca.
To June 14
Internal Whispers, an exhibition of work by Jung A. Kwon and Johanne Galipeau, at the Deer Lake Gallery, 6584 Deer Lake Ave. Info: www.facebook.com/BurnabyArts, www.burnabyartscouncil.org or call 604-298-7322.
To 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 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.
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Wednesday, May 28
Kate Bowie, the world premiere of the new Theatre Replacement production, 8 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, $15 (Wednesday show only), 604-205-3000. Info: www.theatrereplacement.org.
Thursday, May 29
Kate Bowie, the world premiere of the new Theatre Replacement production, 8 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, two-for-one ticket night (Thursday only). Tickets in advance $32, or $27 students/seniors; regular price $35/$30. 604-205-3000. Info: www.theatrereplacement.org.
Thursday, May 29 to Saturday, June 21
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.
Friday, May 30 to Sunday, June 1
Nocturnes: Paintings of the Pacific Northwest, an exhibition of work by New West artist David A. Haughton, at Visual Space Gallery, 2075 Alberta St., running noon to 5 p.m. all three days. Info: www.haughton-art.ca.
Friday, May 30
Kate Bowie, the world premiere of the new Theatre Replacement production, 8 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Tickets in advance $32, or $27 students/seniors; regular price $35/$30. 604-205-3000. Info: www.theatrereplacement.org.
Saturday, May 31
Kate Bowie, the world premiere of the new Theatre Replacement production, 8 p.m. at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Tickets in advance $32, or $27 students/seniors; regular price $35/$30. 604-205-3000. Info: www.theatrereplacement.org.
Writing and Healing: a four-hour interactive workshop hosted by Sherry Duggal, presented by the Royal City Literary Arts Society, 737 Sixth St. Journal and pen required. Members $20, non-members $35. Seating limited. Pre-registration required: email [email protected].
Rock, Roll and Remember, presented by the Maple Leaf Singers, 7:30 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New West, $20, or $10 for children 12 and under. Tickets: 604-521-5050 or tickets.masseytheatre.com. Info: www.mapleleafsingers.com.
Sunday, June 1
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. in the back room at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., featuring poets Candice James, Kyle McKillop and Diane Tucket, hosted by Alan Hill, with open mike session. Info www.poeticjustice.ca.
Rock, Roll and Remember, presented by the Maple Leaf Singers, 2 p.m. at the Massey Theatre, 735 Eighth Ave., New West, $20, or $10 for children 12 and under. Tickets: 604-521-5050 or tickets.masseytheatre.com. Info: www.mapleleafsingers.com.
Tuesday, June 3
Sweet Swingin’ Spring, year-end concert by Burnaby North Secondary School music students, featuring jazz bands and choir, 6:30 p.m. in the north gym or, weather permitting, the courtyard. Admissions by suggested $5 donation.
Wednesday, June 4
Sweet Swingin’ Spring, year-end concert by Burnaby North Secondary School music students, featuring concert bands, orchestra and marching band, 6:30 p.m. in the north gym or, weather permitting, the courtyard. Admissions by suggested $5 donation.
Thursday, June 5
Librarians’ Choice – Best Books for Summer, running 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Burnaby Public Library Mcgill branch, 4595 Albert St. Free, but register at www.bpl.bc.ca/events, call 604-299-8955 or drop in to the library.
Friday, June 6
Summer Capers, presented by Golden Age Theatre at Century House, 7:30 p.m., $10 non-members, $8 members. Refreshments at intermission. Call 604-519-1066 or stop by the front desk of Century House, 620 Eighth St., New West, for tickets.
Saturday, June 7
Summer Capers, presented by Golden Age Theatre at Century House, 1:30 p.m., $10 non-members, $8 members. Refreshments at intermission. Call 604-519-1066 or stop by the front desk of Century House, 620 Eighth St., New West, for tickets.
The Evolution of Music, 7:30 p.m. at Olivet Baptist Church, presented by VanDeca Choir, $15 at the door, children 12 and under free. Info: www.vandecachoir.com or [email protected].
Sunday, June 8
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. in the back room at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., featuring poets Angel Edwards, Manolis, Lilija Valis, hosted by Deborah Kelly, with open mike session. Info www.poeticjustice.ca.
Sunday, June 15
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. in the back room at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., featuring poets Jaz Gill, Heidi Greco and Sho Wiley, hosted by Franci Louann, with open mike session. Info www.poeticjustice.ca.
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.
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].
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. in the back room at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., featuring poets Dominic DiCarlo, Navaro Franco and Franci Louann, with host Alan Hill, with open mike session. Info www.poeticjustice.ca.
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.
Sunday, June 29
Poetic Justice, 3 to 5 p.m. in the back room at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., featuring poets Sonja Grgar, Deborah Kelly and Janet Kvammen, with host Franci Louann, with open mike session. Info www.poeticjustice.ca.
ONGOING
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.
Burnaby Writers Society, 47th annual writing contest, on the theme of Wood. One-page submissions of prose or poetry welcome. Prizes of $200, $100, $50, plus honourable mentions, for work in any form or genre. $5 per entry, or $10 for three entries. Deadline: May 31. See www.burnabywritersnews.blogspot.com.
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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