Looking Through a Hole in the Earth' is a new exhibition at Burnaby Art Gallery, open until March 22. Drawing with found materials, Robertson's work links biology, geology and environmental studies with contemporary drawing. 'Looking Through a Hole in the Earth' presents three series of recent explorations: works on paper composed with bitumen and seawater; forest-derived charcoal and graphite; and algae and calcium carbonate. Please note: the gallery will be closed from March 23-April 2.

Massey Theatre opened in 1949 and its capacity of 1,260 seats makes it the largest proscenium theatre in the region outside of Vancouver. Since it opened, its lights have shone on thousands of performances and the Massey has become a cherished space to experience the arts. Massey Theatre hosts musical theatre hits, international music and dance forms, children’s entertainers, orchestras, choirs, ballets and large scale music acts. In addition to being a much revered road house, the Massey Theatre is host to six resident production companies: Royal City Musical Theatre, Royal City Youth Ballet, Maple Leaf Singers, New Westminster Symphony Orchestra, Mushtari Begum Festival and Savage Society. The Massey Theatre Society is a registered not for profit and charity and is dedicated to the furthering and elevation of the arts in British Columbia.

The Jerry Cans
Friday March 13

The Jerry Cans create music inspired by their hometown of Iqaluit, Nunavut, and life in the Canadian Arctic. With a unique mix of traditional Inuit throat singing and roots-rock sung in the Indigenous language of Inuktitut, The Jerry Cans are a distinctly Northern sound. The band is passionate about helping to preserve the Inuktitut language and are committed to challenging common misconceptions about life in the North. Their high energy performances have thrilled audiences in countries all across the globe including Australia, Scotland, Greenland, Cuba and Norway. Andrew Morrison (Vocals/Guitar) Gina Burgess (Violin) Nancy Mike (Accordion/Throat Singing) Brendan Doherty (Bass) Steve Rigby (Drums) Avery Keenainak (Accordion/Throat Singing)

Tickets: $25

Kim's Convenience
March 14 - 15

An Arts Club Theatre Company production

A corner store comedy by Ins Choi

Mr. Kim, a Korean shopkeeper, grapples with both a changing neighbourhood landscape and the chasm between him and his second - generation offspring. This journey of a fractured but loving family forgiving the past and confronting the future is a new Canadian classic.

Ins Choi’s hilarious and touching debut play inspired the hit TV show of the same name.

“Gut - bustingly funny with a huge heart” — Vancouver Sun

Tickets $49

Marion Cowings
March 19

Marion Cowings is a bandleader, singer and educator. He was mentored by the legendary vocalist Jon Hendricks, and while still in high school was chosen as a vocal soloist with Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic. He went on to replace Dave Lambert in the ground breaking Lambert, Hendricks and Ross, and over the course of his career has appeared at venues such as Lincoln Center, the Blue Note New York and Tokyo, the Berlin Jazz Festival, and in Holland’s North Sea Jazz Festival

Tickets $36

Between Breaths
March 25- 28

Well known in Newfoundland as the Whale Man, Dr. Jon Lien pioneered techniques for rescuing whales entrapped in fishing nets. Often risking his very life in the water with the formidable and frightened animals, Dr. Lien would seek to earn their trust as much as the fishermen’s. He looked for the best way to free whales while doing as little damage to the fishing gear as possible. His efforts saved the lives of over 500 animals, and earned him the hard-won respect of the island’s fishermen. Between Breaths jumps time backwards, from the final moments of Lien’s life – in a wheelchair and dealing with brain damage due to a car accident – to his very first whale intervention. As his life becomes further and further confined, his mind stretches itself in memories of release and salvation.
Tickets: $15 - $36