Until July 28
City Hall Galleria Exhibit Local Richmond artist William Watt is displaying a selection of drawings and paintings at Richmond City Hall. The work reflects the beautiful B.C. landscape Watt has observed while travelling through the province, by area and by season. Watt graduated with a BFA from Notre Dame University of Nelson in 1976. He is a member of the Richmond Artists Guild and is represented by the Lloyd Gallery in Penticton, B.C. (www.lloydgallery.com). The free exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Rd.
Phone: 604-247-8312 www.richmondartgallery. org
Jun 28 - Aug 25
Exhibit Opening: close your eyes
Close your eyes by Montreal artist Sophie Jodoin is described as "a call to quiet and an imminent peril in waiting." It covers a span of four years and consists of various bodies of work.
The show includes black and white drawings, collage video, a sculptural piece and tables with artefacts. The free exhibition is conceived as a long continuous thread echoing the course of one's life; "a collection of narratives and struggles encountered by simply living."
Location: Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate
Phone: 604-247-8312 www.richmondartgallery. org
July 15, July 29
Steveston Farmers & Artisans Summer Market
Occurs every two weeks on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This popular market, now in its fourth year, includes fresh local produce, organic sausages, beef, turkey and chicken, artisan breads and baked goods, cheese, honey, jams and jellies, artisan salts, plants, natural soaps, body cream, unique art and so much more.
Come for the day and enjoy the music, children's activities and delicious food like, organic beef burgers, sausages, chilli, waffles, fresh juices and much more and the Chef in the Market demos too. Market opens on May 20 and operates bi-weekly until October. Rain or shine.
Location: Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth Ave
Phone: 604-238-8080 https: //sfam.ca
JULY 19
Steveston Folk Guild presents Jack and May
The duo of Jack and May, described in one review as "folk-ishly funny", brings a unique brand of humour to the stage with original songs and some well-chosen cover tunes, and the playful banter between the real-life couple adds to the fun. Jack and May's music also touches on the serious side of life and they even throw in a good ol' original travellin' ditty just to round things out. In their home town of Victoria, B.C., they have run an Open Mic for over two years, offering stage time to more than 200 different musicians. Tickets are $8 at the door and the show begins at 7: 30 p.m.
Location: Britannia Heritage Shipyard, 5180 Westwater Dr.
www.jackandmay.com
JULY 20
Gateway Academy for the Performing Arts
Free Summer Acting Intensive Camp 1 begins at 3 p.m.
Location: Gateway Theatre in Studio B, 6500 Gilbert Rd.
Phone: 604-270-1812 www.gatewaytheatre.com
JULY 25-27
Gateway Academy for the Performing Arts: Lost and Found
Presented by Summer Musical Theatre Camp. Come find out what happens when an SCPA gets an unlikely visitor. Tickets are $10 and the show begins at 7 p.m.
Box office summer hours are Tuesdays to Thursdays from 12 to 4 p.m., but from 12 to 7 p.m. July 25, 26, 27.
Location: Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd
Phone: 604-270-1812 www.gatewaytheatre.com
Outdoor Movie Night - Summer Fun Nights
Come play, eat, listen to music and have fun family time. Free activities, a BBQ and live entertainment. Watch a movie (TBD) on the huge outdoor screen. Movie is suitable for all ages. This event is part of the Summer Music, Movies and More series.
Come down early to nab a spot (don't forget a chair or blanket), purchase treats from the ERCA BBQ tent.
Concert begins at 6: 30 p.m., event runs from 5: 30 to 10: 30 p.m.
Location: King George Park/Main entrance to the Cambie Community Centre, 12800 Cambie Rd.
JULY 31
Phone: 604-233-8399
http: //www.facebook. com/cambiecommunitycentre, or http: //www.richmond. ca/cambie
