Seven Days is a free A&E listing published in print every Wednesday, and online every Thursday. For more information, or to submit your event, email it to Jenna Hauck at photo@theprogress.com (please include a contact name and number), or call 604-702-5576.
April 18 – Evensong Chamber Singers present its annual Lenten Vespers concert at 4 p.m. at Sardis Community Church (45625 South Sumas Rd.). The service features the Easter selections of Handel’s Messiah. Designated offering for Canadian Lutheran World Relief and MCC programs.
April 18/19 – The Vedder Golden Branch 280 has live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. Dancing to the music of Steve Hillis goes from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.
April 18/19 – The Chilliwack Corn Maze is having its third annual Easter Egg Hunt Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities include an Easter egg hunt (throughout the day), face painting, colouring station, giant jumping pillow, baby farm animal displays, pedal cart track, and a giant hay-bale maze. Admission $8 per child (two and older), adults are free. 604-845-7771. www.chilliwackcornmaze.com
April 20 – Chilliwack Vineyard Community Church presents an Easter evening of dance, music, poetry, prayer and spoken word tonight at 6 p.m. The event features dancing by Soli Deo Gloria Ballet, singing by Debbie Fortnum, spoken words by Mercy Hope, and poetry by author Rachel Starr Thomson. Minimum $5 donation.
April 23 – The Chilliwack International Film Series runs until May 7 at Cottonwood 4 Cinemas every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Tonight’s movie is Like Father, Like Son; Japan; Japanese subtitled; 120 min.; PG; Drama.
April 23 to 27 – UFV Directors’ Festival runs April 23 to 27 at UFV Theatre (45635 Yale Rd.). Tickets $5 per show, with packages of four tickets for just $15, or a festival pass valid for all 21 show slots for $40. The full festival schedule is available at UFV.ca/Theatre. Tickets at 604-795-2814, theatre@ufv.ca or at the box office on the day of the show.
Now to April 26 – Unexpected Garden features paintings and constructions by Ross Bollerup at the Art Gallery in the Cultural Centre from March 13 to April 26. Gallery hours: Wednesdays to Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., plus some evenings during theatre performances.
Chilliwack comedy troupe Family of Comics is looking for an experienced actor, aged 55+, for a comedy on retirement. 604-217-0849.
