Seven Days in Chilliwack

A list of entertaining events in Chilliwack for April 3 to 9

Ken Whiteley performs in Harrison on April 5. See Saturday's listing below for more info.

Ken Whiteley performs in Harrison on April 5. See Saturday's listing below for more info.

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 3/7 – Dutch musical duo Liselotte Rokyta on pan flute, and organist André Knevel, will be performing two concerts in Chilliwack. The April 3 concert is at Cooke’s Presbyterian Church (45825 Wellington Ave.) at 8 p.m. and the April 7 concert is at Chilliwack Canadian Reformed Church 49379 Chilliwack Central Rd.) at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation with a suggested donation of $10 for adults, $8 for students/seniors, and $25 for families. For more info, call 604-847-9750.

April 4 – The Music Honours Performance of the Chilliwack Lions Club Music and Dance Festival takes place tonight at 7 p.m. at the Cultural Centre. Tickets $15 and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

April 4 – Inez performs live at 9 p.m. at Echo Room Nightclub. Doors open at 4 p.m. Full food menu by The Angry Chef. Tickets: $10. 604-703-4450.

April 5 – Canadian roots music master Ken Whiteley brings his entertaining and uplifting range of styles to the Harrison Memorial Hall at 8 p.m. Tickets $22 and available online at www.harrisonfestival.com or by phone 604-796-3664.

April 5 – The Fraser Valley Philharmonic Society presents Mostly Mozart 2014 at the UFV Theatre (45635 Yale Rd.) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30 and available at the Centre Box Office, or by calling 604-391-SHOW(7469) or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

April 8-10 – A.D. Rundle middle school theatre presents Sinister Stories and Toxic Tales April 8 to 10 at the school (45660 Hocking Ave.). This student written original play explores the world of fairy tales through an often dark humour. Tickets: $3/students, $5/adults. Note: Play contains dark themes. Not recommended for children under 12.

April 9 – The Chilliwack International Film Series runs April 2 to May 7 at Cottonwood 4 Cinemas, featuring six movies over six weeks. Films are screened Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Cottonwood 4 Cinemas. Tonight’s movie is The Lunchbox; India, France, Germany; Hindi-subtitled; English; 104 min; PG; comedy, drama. Tickets $6 at the door.

Now to April 17 – Local artist Marie McGill brings her solo exhibition, British Columbia Inspirations, to the Chambers Gallery at the Chilliwack Museum March 8 to April 17. Gallery hours are Mondays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission $3/adults and $2/seniors and students.

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. Call 604-217-0849 for more info.

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