Events guide

 

 
 
 

CONCERTS

David Sinclair and Keith Bennett: Musical duo in concert Friday, Jan. 18 at Blue Frog recording studio/concert hall in White Rock, with special guest Ron Fairbairn. Show at 8 p.m. Info: 604-542-3055, bluefrogstudios.ca.

South End Summit: Annual concert features bands from Elgin Park, Semiahmoo and Earl Marriott secondary schools in South Surrey, 7: 30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at Wheelhouse Theatre, 15751 16th Ave., Surrey, with special guest Vince Mai, trumpet, and emcee Margaret Gallagher, host of CBC Radio One's "Hot Air" show. Tickets $20/$15 via Semiahmoo Arts and Tapestry Music store.

Red Chamber: Concert presented by Peninsula Productions 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave.,White Rock. "Red Chamber straddles traditional and contemporary, whether it be ancient Chinese string-band music seldom heard in the west, bluegrass or jazz fusion." Tickets $25 advance, $30 at door, available at Tapestry Music 1335 Johnston Rd., White Rock, also tickets.surrey.ca.

SHOWS

Mentalist Eric Samuels: "Acts of Astonishment": Live taping of show Friday, Feb. 15 at Blue Frog studio in White Rock. A RockItBoy Entertainment production. Tickets and show info: 604-542-3055, www. bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html.

THEATRE/STAGE

"Bermuda Avenue Triangle": Surrey Little Theatre stages adult comedy written by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna, from Jan. 24 to Feb. 16 at 7027 184th St., Surrey. Show times 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., plus 2 p.m. on Feb. 3 and 10. Production directed by Rita M. Price. Tickets $15, 604576-8451, brownpapertickets.com. Info: surreylittletheatre.com.

"The Good Game": White Rock Players' Club stages comedy by Roy Teed, about hockey players who reunite to face off against younger competition in a charity match, from Feb. 6-23 at Coast Capital Playhouse, White Rock. Shows 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., plus 2: 30 p.m. Feb. 17. Tickets and info: 604-536-7535, www. whiterockplayers.ca.

COMEDY

Jeremy Hotz's "The Magical Misery Tour" at Surrey's Bell Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Tickets $42.50, 1855-985-5000, www.ticketmaster.ca.

MOVIE THEATRES

Caprice 4: 2381 King George Blvd., South Surrey. 604-531-7456.

Rialto Twin Criterion: 1732 152nd St., S. Surrey. 604-541-9527.

FILM EVENTS

White Rock Social Justice Film Society shows documentary movies with themes of social justice at First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave., White Rock. Admission by donation. Info: whiterocksocialjusticefilmfestival.ca. Jan. 25: "Surviving Progress," based on the bestseller ("A Short History of Progress") by Ronald Wright, with post-film Q&A conversation with Wright via Skype.

VISUAL ART

South Surrey/White Rock Art Society, founded in 1959, meets on second Monday of month (except July and August), 7 to 9 p.m. at St. John's church hall, 1480 George St., White Rock. Info: www.artsociety.ca.

Thursday Artist Talk: Events hosted by Surrey Art Gallery Association (SAGA) on first Thursday of every month at Bear Creek Park facility. Info: 604-501-5566, www. arts.surrey.ca.

Golden Cactus Studio/Gallery: Works by Chris MacClure and Marilyn Hurst at 15177 Russell Ave., White Rock. Artist classes in acrylic and also artist mentoring. Info: 604-536-3049 or email goldencactusgallery@yahoo.com.

Jenkins Showler Gallery: Wide range of original Canadian art featured at gallery, at 101-15735 Croydon Dr., at The Shops at Morgan Crossing (new location), phone 604-535-7445, or go online, jenkinsshowlergallery.com. Gallery represents more than 40 artists.

DANCE SHOWS

XBA Dance showcase: Featuring contemporary dance by local dance company's junior, intermediate and senior groups, plus Serbian cultural ensemble Zavicaj! and dancers from Keri's School of Highland Dance in White Rock. Show times are 5: 30 and 8: 30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at Surrey Arts Centre, 13750 88th Ave. Tickets and info: 604-501-5566.

DANCES

Robert Burns 19th annual dinner/dance hosted by Tam O'Shanter Dancers, Saturday, Jan. 26 at Star of the Sea hall, White Rock. "Enjoy an evening of Scottish entertainment, haggis and Ceilidh dancing." Tickets are $52; call Janice at 604-536-7660 or Cheryl, 604-535-8949.

WRESTLING

The Mighty Midgets: AllStar Wreslting returns to Cloverdale Fairground's Alice MacKay building on Saturday, Jan. 26 for show featuring Short Sleeve Sampson and Huggy Cub, plus others. Tickets range $12-$20, 604-710-0872, www. aswcanada.com, vtixonline.com.

GALAS

Sources "Vegas" gala: Event April 6 at Hazelmere Golf & Country Club, South Surrey, with "Vegas glitz" dress code, food, fun and dancing in support of Sources Community Resource Centres (www.sourcesbc. ca). Info: Natasha Raey, 778-5524538, events@sourcesbc.ca.

BOOKS/LIT

Irish Poetry Nights: Semiahmoo Arts and Irish Club of White Rock stage events on third Wednesday of month at Slainte by the Pier bar/ restaurant on Marine Drive, White Rock, 7: 30 p.m. Contact: Ray Fynes, 604-542-3667.

"Local Author Sundays" events on select dates at Black Bond Books, 15562 24th Ave., South Surrey (604536-4444, blackbondbooks.com).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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