Prepared by the Richmond Arts Coalition
Nov. 2
The Burnaby Lyric Opera presents act one of Richard Wagner's Die Walküre at Minoru Chapel (6540 Gilbert Road) at 2 and 7 p.m. The event, part of the fall’s Minoru Opera series features some of B.C.’s best young opera singers such as soprano Sarah Templeton, tenor David Gibbons and bass-baritone Scott Books.
Nov. 5
Support art and support the Richmond Food Bank at the 10th the Richmond Artists Guild’s annual Guess Who painted the picture event from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at South Arm United Pioneer Church (No. 3 Road and Steveston Highway). It may be a well-known local artist. It may be your nephew. It may be a world famous artist. It may be … You will never know until you buy a 10x10 original for 100 with 50 per cent of
Create a small scale stilt house from international packaging materials at Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site (5180 Westwater Drive) from 1 – 4 p.m. Taught by Branscombe House artist Rhonda Weppler, those attending can contribute their stilt house to a community art installation representing a stilt house island.
Come hear some talented fingers grace the ivories at the Pacific Youth Piano Festival Gala 2016 at Gateway Theatre (6500 Gilbert Road) starting at 7 p.m. The event is presented by the Pacific International Youth Music Society.
Nov. 6
The Cannery Farmers’ Market at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery (Moncton St. and Third Ave.) is back for another fall/winter season. The market provides an opportunity for local food producers and artisans to showcase their products, which follow the “Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Catch it,” philosophy. Only approved products that are made, baked, grown, raised, caught or harvested by B.C. vendors can be sold. Community partner information tables, entertainment, and guided tours of the heritage site (by donation) enhance this fun market. Admission is free.
Two authors. Two experiences. Meet James McCann and Michael Seidelman at Brighouse Library (7700 Minoru Gate) from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. The pair will discuss their most recent books. Sign-up required.
The Courageous Ah Sing takes to the main stage at Gateway Theatre (6500 Gilbert Road) at 4 and 8 p.m. The event is presented by Mustard Seed Children Theatre and The Integration Youth Services Society.
Nov. 9
Legends of RocknRoll Presents: The Killer, Cash & The King at Gateway Theatre (6500 Gilbert Road) at 7:30 p.m. The show celebrates the 1950's birth of rock and roll in Memphis at the Sun Record Company, featuring Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. Acclaimed Jerry Lee Lewis entertainer Lance Lipinsky, young Elvis performer Brandon Bennett and renowned Johnny Cash impressionist Philip Bauer capture the same danger and provocative appeal in 2016 that shook the world in 1957 with impeccable authenticity and respect.
Nov. 12
The Festival of Voice 2016 at Gateway Theatre (6500 Gilbert Road) at 7:30 p.m. features 20 Years of Celebration presented by Elena Steele Voice Studio.
Nov. 16
Writer’s Critique Night at Richmond Public Library Ironwood Branch (11688 Steveston Hwy.) at 7 – 8:30 p.m. invites you to their Writers’ Critique Group. This free event happens every third Wednesday of the month, where writers and poets share up to three pages of their creative writings and thoughts out loud.
Nov. 17
The Lonesome Town Painters, Vancouver’s traditional bluegrass standard-bearers, perform at the Chinese Bunkhouse at Britannia Shipyard (5180 Westwater Drive) at 7:30 p.m. They harken back to the raw and ragged edge of the genre. Their high-lonesome harmony singing and melodic instrumentation pay homage to bluegrass pioneers, while their spirited performances kick the dust off of golden-era favourites.
