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 6 – The Chilliwack Players’ Guild presents British Pub Nights, A Bit of the Other from June 27 to July 6 at the Cultural Centre. Show times: June 27, 28, 29, July 3, 4, 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m., June 30 matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets $25 and available at the Cultural Centre’s box office, or www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca, or call 604-391-SHOW(7469).
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 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.
June 6 to July 18 – Penticton artist Peggy Stel has an exhibit, Pieces Within, on display at the Chilliwack Museum from now until July 18. Hours: Mondays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 604-795-5210.
June 6 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.
July 5 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.
July 6 to 14 – The 35th annual Harrison Festival of the Arts returns to Harrison Hot Springs July 6 to 14. The event features music and entertainment nightly, plus activities, workshops, the Art Market, and more on both weekends. For tickets to any of the evening concerts or more information, check the website at www.harrisonfestival.com or call the office at 604-796-3664.
July 6 to April 2014 – The Good Life Concert Series and Open Bar to benefit the Fresh Air Fund runs on the first Saturday of every month until April 2, 2014 at the Coast Chilliwack Hotel. Tickets and more info at www.eventful.com.
July 7 – American Christian metal core band, Texas in July, performs at the Coast Hotel with Road to Milestone tonight at 6 p.m. Tickets $13 and available at www.eventful.com.
July 8 – Hard rock group Nazareth comes to the Cultural Centre tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $54.50 (plus fees) and available at the Cultural Centre’s box office, or www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca, or call 604-391-SHOW(7469).
July 11 – ‘Beautiful Things’ is a show and sale of original art at Heritage Village (7525 Topaz Dr.) from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 11. For info call 604-858-1833.
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.
