FILM EVENTS

White Rock Social Justice Film Festival 2013: Annual event held Friday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, Feb. 23, featuring screening of seven films at First United Church, White Rock, and post-film discussions. Admission by donation. More details: www. whiterocksocialjusticefilmfestival.ca.

CONCERTS

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: "Surrey Nights" series concert Monday, Feb. 25 at Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey, featuring Beethoven's Fifth and other works, 8 p.m. Info: 604-876-3434, vancouversymphony.ca.

James Shepherd & the Bare Bones, with guest Stephen Selski: White Rock Blues Society presents concert Saturday, March 2 at Blue Frog studio/concert hall, White Rock. Tickets $25, www. bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html. MuchMo': Band plays Motown hits 7: 30 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Crescent Beach Legion hall, Surrey. Tickets $10 adv., $15 at door.

OPEN MIC/JAMS

"Diamond in the Rock" open mic night for young performers (19 and under) on the last Wednesday of every month (7 p.m.) at Roadhouse Grille, 1781 King George Blvd., Surrey.

THEATRE/STAGE

"Bermuda Avenue Triangle": Surrey Little Theatre stages adult comedy written by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna, to Feb. 23 (held over) at 7027 184th St., Surrey. Show times 8 p.m. Tickets $15, 604-5768451, 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, to Feb. 23 at Coast Capital Playhouse, White Rock. Shows 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat. Tickets and info: 604-536-7535, www.whiterockplayers.ca.

"Treasure Island": Classic story involving Long John Silver and crew is brought to stage by Surrey Youth Theatre Company (SYTCO) at Surrey Arts Centre from Feb. 22-24. Info: 604-501-5566, 604-538-9793.

"The 39 Steps": Monty Python-flavoured Hitchcock spoof staged as part of Arts Club on Tour series, Feb. 26 to March 9 at Surrey Arts Centre's main stage. Tickets $25 to $43, 604501-5566, tickets.surrey.ca.

"Agnes of God": Drama written by John Pielmeier staged by Peninsula Productions from Feb. 28 to March 9 at Coast Capital Playhouse, White Rock. Play is based on "real-life drama and explores the clash between reason and faith." Tickets $18/$23, whiterockplayers.ca.

VISUAL ART

Surrey Art Gallery: Contemporary Canadian ceramic art featured in three exhibits, to March 24. Gallery is located at Bear Creek Park, 88th Ave. near King George Blvd. Info: 604-5015566, www.arts.surrey.ca.

Watershed Artworks gallery shop: Works by local artists featured at North Delta facility operated by non-profit Watershed Artworks Society, at 11425 84th Ave. Info: 604-596-1029, watershedartworks.ca. Artist for month of February is Jarnail Singh with "Rainbow," "a creative bonanza of colours and patterns on canvas celebrating the bounty of nature."

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. Mind & Matter Art Gallery: Features a variety of works at 13743 16th Ave., South Surrey, 604-5366460, mindandmatterart.com.

CONCERTS

Oliver Gannon Quartet, with Miles Black, Jodi Proznick and Blaine Wikjord, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at Blue Frog studio/concert hall, White Rock, for "Live at Blue Frog" concert recording session. Tickets and show info: www.bluefrogstudios. ca/newshows.html, 604-542-3055.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra: "Surrey Nights" series concert Monday, Feb. 25 at Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey, featuring Beethoven's Fifth and other works, 8 p.m. Info: 604-876-3434, vancouversymphony.ca.

James Shepherd & the Bare Bones, with guest Stephen Selski: White Rock Blues Society presents concert Saturday, March 2 at Blue Frog, White Rock. Tickets $25, www. bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html.

MuchMo': Band plays Motown hits 7: 30 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Crescent Beach Legion hall, Surrey. Tickets $10 adv., $15 at door.

Jazz Vespers: Performances by local jazz musicians on the second and fourth Sunday of every month, 4 p.m., at Northwood United Church, 8855 156th St., Surrey. Admission by donation. Info: 604-581-8454. Feb. 24: Dawn Pemberton & Friends.

OPEN MIC/JAMS

Delta Arts Council's Open Mic: Singers, musicians, actors, poets and dancers welcome at event Friday, Feb. 22 at Firehall Centre for the Arts (11489 84th Ave., North Delta). Patti McGregor is the emcee. Doors open

at 7 p.m. Info 604-581-6270.

"Diamond in the Rock" open mic night for young performers on the last Wednesday of month (7 p.m.) at Roadhouse, 1781 King George Blvd.

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. 604-501-5566.

WRESTLING

Coal Miners Glove Match: All Star Wrestling event 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 at Alice McKay building at Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Meet the wrestlers after the show at nearby Rockwell's bar. Info: 604-710-0872, www.aswcanada.com.

FOOD/DRINKS

Ukrainian Soul Food (perogies, cabbage rolls and borsch) will be available on Friday, Feb 22 at a fundraiser from 4: 30 to 7: 30 pm at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 13512 108th Ave., Surrey. Eat-in, take away, or ready for your freezer. Call 604-531-1923 or 604-581-0313.

BOOKS/LIT

White Rock Rotary Annual Big Book Sale at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre, South Surrey, runs from Sunday, March 3 to Sunday March 10. "Thousands of books to tempt readers of all ages at prices hard to beat."

Info: www.whiterockrotary.org. 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.

COMMUNITY

767 Dearman Air Cadets host pancake breakfast for the people of Whalley area on Saturday, Feb.

23 from 9 to 11 a.m., in blue stucco building north of Whalley Legion facility at corner of 135th St./106th Ave.

St. David's Day Celebration Saturday, March 2 from 3-8 p.m.: A Celtic salute to all things Welsh, with leek soup and traditional Welsh cakes. Admission is by donation to Elks Children's Camp. Info: 604-5384016, www.whiterockelks.ca.

FUNDRAISERS

Cat rescue pub-night fundraiser for VOKRA, Feb. 23, from 4 p.m. at Big Ridge Brewing Co, 5580 152nd St., Surrey. Silent auction; Tickets $15 at http: //vokrasurreypubnight. eventbrite.com or contact 604-5859982. Info: orphankittenrescue.com. Oscar party hosted by Royal Canadian Theatre Co. for its youth mentorship program, on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 5 Doors Down restaurant, White Rock. $55, 604-538-8153.

Beach House Theatre co. hosts pub-night fundraiser Thursday, Feb. 28 at Ocean Park Village Pub in support of its summer 2013 staging of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" at Crescent Beach. Info: 604-710-4929, www.beachhousetheatre.org.

HEALTH

Canadian Mental Health Association (Delta branch) is running another "Living Life to the Full" course facilitated by Carolyn Bell, MA. "The course is useful for low mood, depression, and anxiety, and covers strategies for feeling better now, and runs for eight, enjoyable 90-minute sessions. CMHA Delta has received very positive feedback from all those who have previously taken this course." Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. from March 2 to April 27 (no class March 30), cost $150, at 11715 72nd Ave., North Delta. To register, call 604-943-1878 or email info.delta@cmha.bc.ca.

NATURE/OUTDOORS

"Tynehead Trails" fresh-air hike Saturday, March 2 from 10: 30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. at Tynehead Regional Park, Surrey. "Join a park interpreter.for an easy to moderate walk at Tynehead Regional Park and explore its wondrous forest, field and river habitats. Wear clothing suitable to the weather and comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots. Meet at the parking lot off 96th Avenue." Open to all ages, fees $5.50 for adults, $3.25 for senior/youth. Register at www. metrovancouveronline.org or call 604-432-6359.

EDUCATION

Delta School District's academy programs (sports/arts) invites parents and students to an Academies Open House on Saturday, Feb 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Delta Manor Education Centre, 4750 57th St., Ladner. 604-952-5374.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University hosts open house on Saturday, March 2 from 11 am to 3 pm at KPU's Surrey Campus (12666 72nd Ave.). Info: www.kwantlen. ca/openhouse.

HISTORY/HERITAGE

Cambridge House Heritage Day event Sunday, Feb. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Boundary Bay Regional Park, Tsawwassen. Antique cars and tractors on display. Enjoy tea and baked goods served by volunteers in period dress. Donations welcome.

Free. www.metrovancouver.org.

BUSINESS

Learn How the PST will Affect Your Business: Surrey Board of Trade workshop with Grant Thornton, LLP on Tuesday, Feb. 26 and Thursday, Feb. 28, 7: 45 a.m. start at SBOT conference room, #101-14439 104th Ave., Surrey. Fee $20, www.businessinsurrey.com/ sidebar-events or 604-581-7130.

Valley Women's Network (VWN) Surrey-Delta chamber presents Feb. 27 networking lunch. "Join professional business women and guests for a morning of networking," at Eaglequest golf course, Surrey. Tickets $27/$30, sdvwnreservations@gmail.com.