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 May 30 – Cornerstone Framing and Gallery (46085 First Ave.) is having a spring-themed art exhibition, In Bloom, featuring the floral paintings of six artists in a variety of mediums. The show runs April 2 to May 30. 604-392-2273. Open Tuesdays to Saturdays.
Now to May 30 – Mother-daughter team, Shannon and Barbara Bettles, bring Generations of Colour, an exhibit of painting and quilting works to the Chilliwack Museum until May 30. www.chilliwackmuseum.ca. 604-795-5210.
Now to May 31 – The Chilliwack Museum Chambers Gallery is calling artists for its 2014 Call for Entry. Solo, partnered or grouped exhibitions are welcome to apply. The deadline is May 31, 2013. Please submit 5” x 7” photos, or DVD, or memory stick (PowerPoint or Word doc.) in any medium, a biography, an artist statement, 20/30 examples required. How to Enter: pick up an application form at the Chilliwack Museum (45820 Spadina Ave.), or download the application form found on the Chilliwack Museum website at www.chilliwackmuseum.ca.
Now to May 31 – Local photographer, Garth White, has an exhibit on display at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve (5200 Sumas Prairie Rd.) for the month of May. www.chilliwackblueheron.com. 604-823-6603.
Now to June 1 – The annual District 33 Art exhibit is on display at the Art Gallery in the Cultural Centre April 25 to June 1. The show features artwork by local high school students. Gallery hours: Wednesdays to Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m., plus some evenings during shows in the theatre.
Now to June 2 – The Chilliwack Visual Artists Association presents Celebration of the Arts at the Royal Hotel (45886 Wellington Ave.). The lobby, café and homestead room will be transformed for the month of May with a free exhibit of original and creative paintings and art pieces in a variety of media. The exhibit is open Sundays to Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Wednesdays to Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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.
May 22-26 – Theatre Junkies Anonymous Fine Arts presents Treasure Island at the UFV theatre (45635 Yale Rd.). Show times are May 22-25 at 7:30 p.m. and May 25 and 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets $16/adults, $14 child/student. Tickets available at the Cultural Centre or by calling 604-391-SHOW (7469). www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.
May 25 – The Chilliwack Metropolitan Orchestra presents its spring concert, Night in Vienna, An Evening of Light Music at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Tickets $15/students, $25/adults and available at the Cultural Centre or by calling 604-391-SHOW. www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca. www.chilliwackmetropolitan.com
May 25 – The Chilliwack Academy of Music Awards Show is today at 1:30 p.m. in the Rotary Hall Studio Theatre at the Cultural Centre. Admission is free. 604-391-SHOW (7469).
May 26 – Head to Cooke’s Presbyterian Church (45825 Wellington Ave.) at 3 p.m. today for a traditional hymn sing. Everyone welcome.
May 26 to 30 – Provincial Festival 2013, hosted by Performing Arts B.C., is May 26-30 at the Cultural Centre. 604-391-SHOW (7469). www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.
May 27 – Wanda’s Tea Dance is this afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lion’s Hall (45580 Spadina Ave.) with music by Sweetwater. There will also be refreshments, door prizes, and a 50/50 draw. Tickets $6 at the door.
May 27 to June 1 – Chilliwack School of Performing Arts presents its Spring Festival May 27 to June 1 at Chilliwack Victory Church (45899 Henderson Ave.). The festival includes the following performances: The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr., Honk, Basically Good Kids, The Velveteen Rabbit, and The Reluctant Dragon. Tickets available by phone or online. 604-792-9469. www.csopa.ca
