Seven Days is a free A&E listing published in print every Thursday, and online every Friday. 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.
Now to July 20 – The Chilliwack Visual Artists Association presents Abstract in Action by Nasser Ghaderi from June 6 to July 20 in the Art Gallery at the Cultural Centre. Gallery hours are Wednesdays to Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m.
Now to Aug. 10 – The eighth annual Friends of the Chilliwack Library Photo Contest runs June 10 to Aug. 10. Photos must have been taken in the Fraser Valley between September 2012 and August 2013. Amateur photographers from Chilliwack, Sardis, Yarrow and Agassiz can enter. For complete contest info, including categories, age groups, and other entry rules, go to the information desk at the Chilliwack Library (45860 First Ave.) or call 604-792-1941.
Now to Aug. 21 – Music and More takes place every Wednesday at Salish Park. Children’s entertainment and activities are from 12:15 to 1 p.m., and the evening concerts are at 7 p.m. For more info, call the Chilliwack Library at 604-792-1941, or go to www.fvrl.bc.ca.
Now to Aug. 23 – Downtown Chilliwack’s popular Party in the Park is held every Friday night of the summer from July 5 to Aug. 23. Live music hits the entertainment stage from 6 to 10 p.m., kids can hang out at the family fun zone from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and an expanded night market will be from 6 to 10 p.m. The concerts take place at Central Community Park, and the vendors line the streets of Wellington Avenue and Mill Street.
Now to Aug. 30 – The Eco Market runs every Friday evening (5 to 9 p.m.) at Cultus Lake from July 5 to Aug. 30. The market is located at Main Beach beside parking lot B, and features local artists, live music, fresh food and more.
Now to Oct. 2 – The Eco Market runs every Wednesday evening (4 to 8 p.m.) at Sardis Park from now to Oct. 2. The market features local artists, live music, fresh food and more. The market’s juried artisans offer works in a variety of media including glass, textiles and fibre arts, wood, ceramics, jewelry, painting, drawing, photography, basketry, recycled and mixed media and metalwork. All work is handmade by the artist who is on site.
July 18 – The Vagabond Film Show is coming to Chilliwack at 7:30 p.m. featuring local outdoor independent films with live music and prizes. It takes place at Inner Vision Yoga (45638 Lark Rd., Vedder Plaza). Tickets $10 in advance or $19 at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at Inner Vision Yoga or Mt. Waddington’s Outdoors (5643 Vedder Rd.).
July 24 to Aug. 4 – Secondary Characters presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat July 24 to Aug. 4 at UFV Theatre (45635 Yale Rd.). The show runs 7:30 p.m. on July 24 and 25 (preview), at 7:30 p.m. on July 26, 27, 31, Aug. 1, 2, and 3; and at 2 p.m. on July 27 and 28, Aug. 3 and 4. Tickets: $20/adults, $16/students and seniors, $12 preview, $16 sing-along (July 31). For more info, go online to www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604-391-SHOW(7469).
July 25 – It’s movies on the beach tonight at Cultus Lake. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and head to the Main Beach gazebo for free movies from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
July 25 to Sept. 7 – The Chilliwack Visual Artists Association has its group show, Return to the Garden, on display in the Art Gallery at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre July 25 to Sept. 7. Opening reception is Sat., July 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. Gallery hours: Wednesdays to Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m., plus some evenings during show performances.
The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society is in need of volunteers to help out with current and future art classes being offered at the Cultural Centre. For more info, call 604-391-SHOW (7469).
Register now for the Chilliwack Arts and Cultural Centre Society’s summer day camps for July and August. Classes are for children aged 5 to 14, and vary in prices from $50 to $150. For more info, go online to www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca or call 604-391-SHOW(7469).
Sign up now for summer art classes offered by the Chilliwack Arts Council. Classes for kids aged 3 to 12 include arts, crafts, cooking and drama. Classes run throughout the summer and begin in July. Pre-registration is required. Cost for most classes is $15/$20 per week, drama classes are $80/$100 per week. There are also teen and adult classes on photography, writing, painting and more. 604-769-ARTS(2787). www.chilliwackartscouncil.com.
