THEATRE/STAGE

"Looking": Comedy play written by Norm Foster is staged by Surrey Little Theatre to Feb. 18 at 7027 184th St., Surrey. Info: 6045768451, www.surreylittletheatre.com.

"Drinking Alone": Norm Foster's play ("a romantic comedy set in the midst of a dysfunctional family reunion") is produced by White Rock Players' Club, Feb. 8-25 (select dates) at Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd., White Rock. Directed by Susanne de Pencier. Info: 604-536-7535, whiterockplayers.ca.

"Antoine Feval": Chris Gibbs stars in Sherlock Holmes-era comedy about "one man, one mystery, no clue," 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 at Surrey Arts Centre's main stage, Bear Creek Park. Info: 604-501-5566, tickets. surrey.ca.

"Circle Mirror Transformation": "A comedy of secrets" written by Annie Baker, an Arts Club on Tour production, Feb. 21 to March 3 (select dates) at Surrey Arts Centre's main stage, Bear Creek Park. 604-501-5566, tickets.surrey.ca.

COMEDY

"The Ultimate Comedy Show": Award-winning comic Roman Danylo returns to host an evening of sketch comedy, standup and improv, 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at Surrey Arts Centre's main stage, Bear Creek Park. Info: 604-501-5566, tickets. surrey.ca.

Couples Night Out: Christian Comedian/author Phil Callaway and guitarist Jay Calder perform "an evening of fun and faith for couples," on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Parkland Fellowship church (call 6045820282) and Monday, Feb. 6 at Sonrise Full Gospel Church (604-575-5588). Info: www.couplesnightout.ca.

John Pinette: Just For Laughs tour brings award-winning Boston-born comedian to Surrey's Bell Performing Arts Centre on Friday, April 13. Show info and tickets: www.hahaha.com/ concerts, or call 1-855-985-5000.

MUSEUMS

White Rock Museum + Archives: Current exhibit "Emergency and Everyday Assistance: A History of Fire Rescue in White Rock," at 14970 Marine Dr. 604-541-2222.

Surrey Museum: The exhibit "BC Electric: More Than Just a Train" runs from Feb. 7 to March 24. Museum at 17710 56A Ave. Info: surrey.ca/heritage, 604-592-6956.

Historic Stewart Farm: Located at site of 1894 farmhouse and heritage gardens, at 13723 Crescent Rd., South Surrey. Info: 604-592-6956, www.surrey.ca/heritage.

CONCERTS

White Rock Trad Jazz Society: Presents three-hour concert/dance events Sunday afternoons (select dates) at Crescent Beach Legion, 3-6 p.m. at 2643 128th St., South Surrey. Admission: $8/10. Info: 6045917275, www.whiterocktradjazz.com.

Sonrise Orphan Care benefit concert: Carillon Music teachers host benefit concert to raise money for Sonrise Orphan Care, which is involved in feeding, housing and educating Aids orphans in Zimbabwe, as well as Carillon Music Scholarships. Event is at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 at Sonrise Church, 5588 188th St. (off Hwy #10), Surrey. Admission is $10 per person, tix available at Carillon Music, 7050 King George Blvd., Surrey, 604 591-1161.

Jokers & Prophets CD release: Concert on Sunday, Feb. 5 at White Rock Elks Lounge featuring Steve Gidora and Medderick with band, 1469 George St., White Rock. Admission $15, 604-723-3052.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's "Surrey Nights": Concert series continues Monday, Feb. 6 at Bell Performing Arts Centre with all-Russian selection of music, featuring "Peter and the Wolf" and more. Tickets $39, 604-876-3434, www.vancouversymphony.ca.

Lache Cercel & the Roma Swing Ensemble: "Music for Your Valentine" concert 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at First United Church, 1335 Johnston Rd., White Rock. Concert produced by Peninsula Productions, tix $25/30, 604-501-5566, tickets. surrey.ca.

"Heart Fixin' Blues" concert with Valentine's Day twist, featuring David "Boxcar" Gates and Mud Bay Blues Band, on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Blue Frog studio and concert hall, White Rock. Tickets and info: www. bluefrogstudios.ca, 604-542-3055.

Gala concert with Ian Parker: Noted pianist performs with Surrey City Orchestra at Surrey Arts Centre's main stage, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, with guest artists. 604-501-5566.

White Rock Chamber Music concert Saturday, Feb. 11 at Pacific Carlton retirement home, 15366 17th Ave., 7: 30 p.m. start. Admission is $5 at door.

"Classics on the Rock" concert series: White Rock Children's Choir performs at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at White Rock Elks, 1469 George St. Tix $12 Adult, $10 Senior & Student. Info: 604-538-4016, www. whiterockelks.ca.

"Simply the Best": Luisa Marshall as Tina Turner tribute concert Sunday, Feb. 26 at Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd., White Rock. Tix and info at whiterockplayers.ca. Doors 7 p.m., show at 7: 30 p.m.

OPEN MIC/JAMS

Open mic/jams at Sullivan Hall: Youth welcome (age eight to 18) on the first Saturday of every month at Sullivan Hall in Surrey, 64th Avenue at 152nd Street. Reservation required, email orvis.noel@gmail. com to get involved.

FILM EVENTS

White Rock Social Justice Film Festival happens Feb. 24-25 at First United Church, 15385, Semiahmoo Ave. This year's festival offers six films. Info:www.whiterocksocialjusticefilmfestival.ca

VISUAL ART

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. March 1: Margaret Rose of Peace Arch Weavers Society on "the art of felting"; April 12: Sheryl Salloum, author of "The Life and Art of Mildred Valley Thornton"

Surrey Art Gallery: "Beyond Vague Terrain: the City and the Serial Image" exhibit on view to March 18; also "Open Sound 2012" sounds works. Gallery is located at Bear Creek Park, 88th Ave. near King George Blvd. Info: 604-501-5566, 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.

Newton Cultural Centre showcases works by local artists at 13530 72nd Ave. Info: 604-594-2700, www.artscouncilofsurrey.ca.

DANCE SHOWS

Ballet BC's "Walking Mad and Other Works": Production based on the premise that our greatest blessings come to us by way of madness, 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 at Surrey Arts Centre's main stage, Bear Creek Park. Info: 604-501-5566, tickets.surrey.ca.

WORKSHOPS

Mini Musical Theatre Intensive: Young performers (age 12 to 16) gain skills, confidence and contacts to pursue their dreams on stage. Sessions at Surrey Arts Centre are at spring break (March 12-16), $265 fee. Students must apply by Feb. 10. Info: 604-501-5566, www.surrey. ca/arts.

DANCES

Woody's Dance Club: Dance events for "mature crowd" held on select nights at Shannon Hall, Cloverdale Fairgrounds, with live music. Info: Helen Wood, 6047906071, email woodysdanceclub@ gmail.com. Feb. 11: March Hare; March 3: All For One.

St. Valentine's Dinner/Dance event Sunday, Feb. 12 at White Rock Elks, with Mighty Fraser Big Band. Tickets $30, 604-538-4016, www. whiterockelks.ca.

Girls Night Out: No Cryin' the Blues: Valentine's Day dance party Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Blue Frog studio/theatre in White Rock, with live music by Myles Bigelow Duo, prizes, business networking, cash bar, men allowed in after 9 p.m. Tickets are $20, avail. at studio. Info: 604-722-2914.

Old-time dancing at Kennedy Hall: At 8870 120th St., Surrey, on the first Saturday of every month. "Fun for the whole family," from 8 to 11 p.m., with live music. Info: Jerry, 604-590-9506.

CALLS/AUDITIONS

South Fraser Community Band: Local musicians (advanced secondary level) are invited to perform with concert band, rehearsals Thursday evenings in South Surrey. "The band performs an exciting repertoire of 'pops' style selections and contemporary popular music." Info: Bill Hobbis, 6046184500, southfrasercb@gmail.com.

BOOKS/LIT

"You Are Here": Storyteller Ivan E. Coyote and musician Rae Spoon team up for night of words, images and song to "paint a picture of a northern family and the landscape that shaped three generations," 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at Surrey Arts Centre's main stage, Bear Creek Park. Tix $27/30. Info: 604-501-5566, tickets.surrey.ca.

FUNDRAISERS

Bottle drive for Guatemala: A team of 14 people will travel to Coban, Guatemala from March 10-17 and is raising funds to buy 40 wheelchairs and to build two houses. Bottle drive on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Nordel Crossing Save-On Foods (88th Ave./ Scott Road) on the north side, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 778-387-5008.

BUSINESS

Surrey Board of Trade Business-to-Business Networking Reception hosted by Flag Mitsubishi: Don't miss this opportunity to see the new Flag Mitsubishi, with tour of cutting-edge facilities with active demonstration, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6-8 p.m. at 15250 104th Ave., Surrey. Admission: Free.

NATURE/OUTDOORS

Semiahmoo Fish & Game Club celebrates World Wetlands Day during a special event Sunday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the club, 1284 184th St., Surrey. Take a tour of the fish hatchery and their interpretive forest trail, build a bird house and learn about wetlands. Details online at www.bbforlife.com.

SALES/CRAFTS

White Rock Rotary's Annual Mega Book Sale at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre from Sunday, Feb. 26 to Sunday, March 4. "Thousands of books to tempt readers of all ages at prices hard to beat." Event at 152nd Street, South Surrey. Info: www.whiterockrotary.org.

OPEN MIC/JAMS

Open mic/jams at Sullivan Hall: Youth welcome (age eight to 18) on the first Saturday of every month at Sullivan Hall in Surrey, 64th Avenue at 152nd Street. Reservation required, email orvis.noel@gmail. com to get involved.

CLUBS/LIVE MUSIC

Central City Brewing Co.: Live music on stage Saturday nights at restaurant/bar, 13450 102nd Ave., at Central City, Surrey. 604-582-6620, centralcitybrewing.com.

Mirage: Dance club at 15330 102A Ave., Surrey. 604-583-8828.

Amber Jack's Tap House: Live music on Friday and Saturday nights, plus rock-blues jams Tuesdays hosted by Worms Hate Rain, karaoke Wednesdays, Kurt Thys acoustic show feat. special guests Thursdays, at Compass Point hotel, 9850 King George Blvd. Info: 604-588-9511.

U-Lounge: Bar/restaurant at #1016051 24th Ave., South Surrey, with live music on select nights. Info: 604-542-8580.

Ocean Beach: Dance music at hotel bar, 14995 Marine Dr., White Rock. 604-531-0672.

Washington Avenue Grill: Live music Wed.-Sun. at upscale restaurant at East Beach (15782 Marine Dr., White Rock). 6045414244, washingtonavenuegrill.com. White Rock Elks Lodge #431: Live music and special events on select nights at 1469 George St., White Rock, 604-538-4016, www. whiterockelks.ca.

Beecher Street Cafe: Live music on select nights at intimate Crescent Beach restaurant, 12302 Beecher St. 604-538-1964, www. beecherstreetcafe.com.

Sandpiper Pub: Live music on select nights at 15595 Marine Dr., White Rock, 604-531-7625, www. sandpiperpub.net.

Slainte, by the Pier: Irish restaurant/bar hosts live music Thurs.-Sun. nights, at 15057 Marine Dr. (West Beach), White Rock, also trad. Irish folk session Sundays at 2 p.m. 778-294-0066.

Iguana's Beach Grill: Live music on weekends at 14985 Marine Dr., White Rock, 604-538-2891.

Dublin Crossing: Hosts live music six nights a week (dark Mondays), at 18789 Fraser Hwy. 604-575-5470.