Culture Days

Sunday, September 28, 11 am-4:30 pm

Learn about Burnaby’s rivers and natural resources. In partnership with 15 dedicated environmental community groups, performers and Indigenous educators, the museum opens the whole site to celebrate this important resource, our waterways. Drop-in. No registration required. 

Thursday, October 2, 6-7:30 pm

Join Burnaby Village Museum’s Curator, Jane Lemke, and Assistant Curator, Kate Petrusa, for an engaging tour and discussion of our new exhibit, DelecTABLE: Burnaby’s Food Journeys. Explore the importance food has played throughout Burnaby’s history, discover how food has changed over time and gain an appreciation for food from various cultures. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. For ages 13 and up. Meet at the Main Entrance (off Canada Way and Deer Lake Avenue) at 6 pm. Space is limited. Register now or call 604-297-4565. 

Burnaby Art Gallery
Friday, September 19 and Friday, October 3, noon-1 pm

Join our Assistant Curator, Emily Dundas-Oke for an informal 40 minute tour of our current exhibition, New Acquisitions. New Acquisitions celebrates recent gifts and purchases to the City of Burnaby’s art collections, a creative resource that tells the story of our community and connects Burnaby to artists and practices worldwide. This exhibition features recent work from Shuvinai Ashoona, Rawan Hassan, Karice Mitchell, Kimberly Fulton Orozco, Manuel Axel Strain and Tania Willard, as well as historical works by Garo An-treasian, Glenn Brown, Honoré Daumier, Salme Kaljur, Concordia Klar, Pedro Puerta, Ann Newd-igate, Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Warhol, Parviz Tanavoli, Kunisada Utagawa and more.

This is a drop-in program, no pre-registration needed. 

Barn Studio
Sunday, September 28, 1-4 pm

Get your minds humming with In the BAG, a fun, hands-on art program for all ages. Get creative with activities inspired by our latest exhibition, New Acquisitions. Just drop into the BAG Barn Studio —no registration needed. Bring your family and make art together in the gallery for up to 30 minutes. Please note, parents must stay with their children during the program. Visit the Burnaby Art Gallery (right across from the BAG Barn Studio) prior to arrival as all activities are inspired by the current exhibition.

Studio 103
Sunday, September 21
Improv show: 3-4 pm
Improv workshop: 4:30-5:30 pm

Experience the thrill of a live improv show, then jump in yourself with an interactive workshop—no experience needed. This event is open to everyone, no matter your background or skill level. Together, we’ll explore the freedom of improvisation, learn to let go of self-judgment and embrace the magic of saying “yes”. In line with the CARE initiative (Community Arts Reimagining Equity and Wellness), we’ll encourage you to get out of your mind and into your body. Discover the joy that comes from creative expression and “saying yes”.

Studio 103
Saturday, September 27, 11 am-1 pm

Discover the beauty of Chinese brush painting with artist and instructor Maylyn Chan. Experience one of the world’s oldest artistic traditions as Maylyn gives a live demonstration, showcasing the graceful techniques of brush handling and ink movement on rice paper. Come watch, learn and be inspired!

Studio 103
Saturday, September 27, 11 am-1 pm

Discover the art of Rosemaling with artist Aaslaug Bouillier! Join us for a live demonstration of this traditional Scandinavian folk painting also known as Rose-painting. Celebrated for its stylized floral designs, intricate scrollwork and vibrant patterns, see how history and creativity come together in each brushstroke. Learn what makes Rosemaling a timeless and unique form of artistic expression.

Atrium
Saturday, September 27, 11 am-1 pm

Discover the art of traditional beading with artist Jordan Stehelin-Holland. Jordan is of Tlingit and mixed settler descent and a proud member of Carcross Tagish First Nation. Her Tlingit name is Khatlénk’. Having grown up in the Yukon and now living in shared Coast Salish territories in Vancouver, Jordan brings knowledge of Indigenous art forms. Her practice includes beading, cedar weaving, tufting, quill work, drum making, plant and resin work, antler detailing and jewelry making. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about Indigenous creative traditions.

Modern Dance, Art on the Spot
Atrium
Saturday, September 27, 11 am
Experience the energy and artistry of modern dance! Enjoy a captivating performance by Salome Nieto, followed by an exciting Modern Dance Flash Mob featuring talented students from the Long-term Dance program.

Explore Modern Dance
Studio 101
Saturday, September 27, 3-4:15 pm

Interested in trying modern dance? Register for a FREE Modern dance class. Open to adults of all levels—whether you're a total beginner or an experienced mover! Dance to live musical accompaniment, wear comfortable clothes, and enjoy moving barefoot. Come join the fun!

Register now

Atrium
Saturday, September 27, 11 am-12:30 pm

Prepare to be captivated by a pottery wheel demonstration by Eris Fitz-James! Eris is a Filipinx-Canadian artist whose work explores themes of identity, pre/post colonial histories of the Philippines, and Filipinx/Canadian relationships. They enjoy creating works to heal, uplift and bring people together through food, comedy, illustration, performance, animation and ceramic sculpture. 

Eris teaches ceramic and media arts to children and youth at the Shadbolt Centre and various locations across the region.

Studio Theatre
Tuesday, October 7, 6:30-9 pm

Hosted by the inimitable Cory Weeds of the Cellar Jazz Society, Jazz Jam features a stellar line-up of local jazz musicians in an improvised evening of music. The Jam is open to musicians of all ages and abilities and offers a fun, informal and free opportunity to get your groove on with the best of the local jazz scene. 

South Plaza*
Saturday, September 27, noon-1 pm

Join us for a captivating musical performance by Deer Lake Artist in Residence, Dave Dagta. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to listen to Dave—a celebrated composer, arranger and  keyboardist—play the 14-string bandurria. 

South Plaza*
Sunday, September 28, 1-3:30 pm

BAG on a Bike re-envisions printmaking beyond the walls of the gallery! Mounted on the back of an electric bike is a fully functioning printing press. Create an art print to take home as a souvenir. This fun, interactive art-making experience brings people, art and communities together.

The Steam Plant
Sunday, September 28, 1:30-3:30 pm

Have you ever wondered what makes the Shadbolt Centre's ceramic arts so special? You are invited to the Steam Plant, which houses Burnaby's community wood, soda, sawdust and raku kilns. A Ceramic Technician will present examples of the various types of atmospheric firings. This tour coincides with the unloading of The Vault soda kiln, and so you will also get to see the reveal of freshly fired work! All potters, pottery-enthusiasts and the general public are welcome. 

Note: This event may be cancelled if raining.

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