A22 • Wednesday, June 19, 2013 • Burnaby NOW
ARTS CALENDAR SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Pandit Jasraj School of Music presents, The Living Legend, Pandit Jasraj, a Hindustani classical vocal concert, accompanied by Tripti Mukherjee on vocals and Samir Chatterjee on tabla, at the Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Ave. at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35, $50, $65. Info, 604-879-8319.
ONGOING Enjoy singing?, The Burnaby Hospital Choir is looking for sopranos and altos. Music is light and varied. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the hospital. To register or for more info, call 604434-9737 or 604-434-6745. Wild West CanCan Dancers Society, looking for new members to join. Practices are alternating Tuesdays and Wednesdays near Lougheed mall SkyTrain Station. Dance experience an asset but not required. For more information, go to www.wildwestcan can.ca or email member ship@wildwestcancan.ca.
Host Families Needed
Burnaby International Folk Dancers, meet every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave. Learn folk dances from around the world, all levels welcome, no partner needed. Info: 604-436-9475.
Zumba Fitness Party, Taught by Claudia Houwers, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Royal Oak Community Church, 7175 Royal Oak Ave. Introductory drop-in price is $10 for first two classes. Info: Claudia at 604-785-4587.
Line dancing at Deer Lake United Church, 5135 Sperling Ave. Beginners welcome, moderated exercise for body and brain. Mondays at 10 a.m. Info: Georgie at 604-5225647.
Learn to dance for fun, Wednesday nights, 6050 Sussex Ave. 7 p.m. is help for beginners, 8 p.m. is intermediate lessons, 9 to 10:30 p.m. is open dancing. $12 for two lessons and a dance, $3 for dance only (9 p.m.) Info: www.DanceForFun.ca or email danceforfun@telus.net. No partner needed, all ages welcome.
Sing Your Heart Out with the Maple Leaf Singers, a unique six-part harmony show chorus. All welcome to audition, first sopranos particularly needed. Call Anne Baird at 604-922-9827 or email info rmation@maple-leaf-singers. com. New handbell choir for youth, in Burnaby and New Westminster still has openings for one or two more members. Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. at Queens Avenue United Church, 529 Queens Ave. Free registration. Info: 604597-3894.
The New Westminster and District Concert Band, looking for new members. They have a beginner band for people of any age who want to learn to play an instrument, and there are some instruments available to borrow. For those with experience, there is also an intermediate band, and a senior band for accomplished musicians. For info, call Jim at 604-434-9262 or visit www. nwdband.com.
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Saturday, June 22 11am-4pm Free Admission! Celebrate the cultural diversity of Burnaby with entertainment, children’s arts and crafts and a variety of tasty treats! Bonsor Recreation Complex 6550 Bonsor Avenue 604-297-4597
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