CONCERTS Jazz Vespers at Northwood United Church: Hour-long concert events on select Sunday afternoons at church, 8855 156th St., Surrey, starting at 4 p.m. March 23: Jaclyn Guillou, vocalist; April 13: Caroline Markos; April 27: Christie Grace, vocalist.
White Rock Trad Jazz Society: Presents three-hour concert/dance events Sunday afternoons (select dates) at Crescent Beach Legion, 3-6 p.m. at 2643 128th St., South Surrey. Admission: $8/10. Info: 604-591-7275, www.whiterocktradjazz.com. Encore Peninsula Concerts: Monthly classical music series of concerts on Sunday afternoons (3 p.m. start) at First United Church, in White Rock, from Peninsula Productions and Music Encore Concert Society. Series continues with performances on April 6 and May 4. Tickets and information: www.peninsulaproductions.org, 604-541-2199.
ELVIS, ELVIS, ELVIS: An American Trilogy concert, starring Chris Connor, Brandon Bennett and Ted Torres with the Legendary Memphis Beats, Uptown Hornz and TCB Singers, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey. Tickets $41.50, www.ElvisElvisElvis. Info, www.LegendsofRocknRoll.com. "Night of Celtic Music" concert featuring South Surrey-based fiddler Kiérah with Adrian Dolan and Adam Dobres, 8 p.m. Thursday, March 20 and Friday, March 21 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock. Tickets and info via www.bluefrogstudios.ca/newshows.html and 604 542-3055. James "Buddy" Rogers: Blues guitarist performs Saturday, March 22 at Pacific Inn Resort's Rhumba Room, presented by White Rock Blues Society. Info: 604-501-5566 or tickets.surrey.ca.
Dreams, The Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac: In concert Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock. Shows at 8 p.m. Tickets and info via www.bluefrogstudios. ca/newshows.html and 604 542-3055.
"The Golden Age of Musicals": Afternoon concert 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 at Coast
Capital Playhouse, White Rock, featuring songs performed by local singers, including Steffanie Davis, Micahel Gill, Ranae Miller and Sarah Smith. Event hosted by Ryan Mooney, musical director by Clare Wyatt. Tickets $12 via 604-536-7535 and www.whiterockplayers.ca.
Tiller's Folly: Celtic/roots band in concert Saturday, March 29 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock. Tickets and info via www.bluefrogstudios. ca/newshows.html and 604 542-3055.
The Wheat in the Barley performs at White Rock Elks hall on Saturday, March 29 (8 p.m. start) as part of White Rock Irish Festival. Tickets $18/$15, available at Tapestry Music and the venue, Elks at $18 but Elk members can purchase their tickets at a special price of $15 at the Elks Lounge or at the door. Because it is a licensed venue there is an age restriction of 19 plus. For more information you can call 604-538-4016.
TALENT CONTESTS Diamond in the Rock youth talent contest runs on Wednesday evenings, from March 5 to April 23, at Roadhouse Grille, 1781 King George Blvd., South Surrey, start time 7 p.m. Final concert will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4 at Blue Frog Studios, White Rock. For more info, email Dennis Peterson at ed.peterson@shaw.ca or visit www.facebook.com/DITR2014.
COMEDY Danny Bhoy in "Dear Epson" comedy show presented by Just For Laughs company, shows Wednesday, April 2 and Thursday, April 3 at Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey. Tickets available via ticketmaster.ca and 1-855-985-5000. Show info at www.hahaha. com/dannybhoy.
CLUBS/LIVE MUSIC The Mirage: Dance club and live music (select nights) at 15330 102A Ave., Surrey. 604-583-8828.
White Rock Elks Lodge #431: Live music and special events on select nights, karaoke on Fridays, at 1469 George St., White Rock, 604-538-4016, www.whiterockelks.ca.
Five Corners Bistro, 15182 Buena Vista Ave., White Rock. "Jazz Lounge every Wednesday evening with Rice Honeywell on keyboard and Bob Storms on reeds. 604-538-5455. Dublin Crossing: Live music six nights a week at 18789 Fraser Hwy., Surrey. 604-575-5470.
Central City Brewing Co.: Live music on select nights at restaurant/bar, 13450 102nd Ave., at Central City, Surrey. 604-582-6620, centralcitybrewing.com.
Sandpiper Pub: Live music on select nights at 15595 Marine Dr., White Rock, 604-531-7625, www.sandpiperpub.com.
Washington Avenue Grill: Live music Wed.-Sun. at restaurant at East Beach (15782 Marine Dr., White Rock). 604-541-4244, washingtonavenuegrill.com.
SHOWS MagicShow2Go with Matthew Johnson: Comedy mixed with magic in interactive show by award-winning performer, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 23 at Firehall Centre for the Arts (11489 84th Ave., North Delta). Tickets: $5, free for kids 1 and under. Info: deltaartscouncil.ca.
THEATRE/STAGE "The Drawer Boy": Play written by Michael Healey staged from April 17 to May 17 at Surrey Little Theatre, 7027 184th St., Surrey. A "humourous, heartwarming play about the simple pleasures of friendship, storytelling and remembrance." Info: www.surreylittletheatre.com. "The H.M.S. Pinafore": Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society stages popular musical from April 30 to May 10 at Coast Capital Playhouse, White Rock. Show runs Wed. to Sun. at 8 p.m., plus 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sun., May 4. Tickets range from $24 to $27, 604-536-7535, www.whiterockplayers.ca.
MOVIE THEATRES Clova Cinema: 5732 176th St., Cloverdale. 604-574-1114.
Empire Studio 12 Guildford: 15051 101st Ave. 604-581-1716.
Strawberry Hill Cineplex: 12161 72nd Ave., Surrey. 604-501-9400. Hollywood 3 Cinemas: 7125 138th St. (Newton Centre, near 72nd Ave.,
Surrey). 604-592-4441. Caprice 4: 2381 King George Blvd., South Surrey. 604-531-7456.
Rialto Twin Criterion: 1732 152nd St., S. Surrey. 604-541-9527.
FILM EVENTS White Rock Social Justice Film Society shows documentary movies with themes of social justice at First United Church, 15385 Semiahmoo Ave., White Rock, by donation. Info: whiterocksocialjusticefilmfestival.ca. Get Reel: Film series hosted by Semiahmoo Arts at White Rock Community Centre, with screenings held on select nights, 7 p.m. start. Guest speakers lead a discussion following each film. Tickets $10/11; Info: 604-536-8333, www.whiterockartscouncil.com.
VISUAL ART Mind & Matter Art Gallery: Features a variety of works at 13743 16th Ave., South Surrey, 604-536-6460, mindandmatterart.com. Surrey Art Gallery: Gallery located at Bear Creek Park, 88th Ave./King George Blvd. Info: 604-501-5566, arts. surrey.ca.
South Surrey/White Rock Art Society, founded in 1959, meets on second Monday of month (except July and August), 7 to 9 p.m. at St. John's church hall, 1480 George St., White Rock. Info: www.artsociety.ca. Thursday Artist Talk: Events hosted by Surrey Art Gallery Association (SAGA) on first Thursday of every month at Bear Creek Park facility. Info: 604-501-5566, www.
arts.surrey.ca. Watershed Artworks gallery shop: Works by local artists featured at North Delta facility operated by non-profit Watershed Artworks Society, at 11425 84th Ave. Info: 604-596-1029, watershedartworks.ca. Featured during the month of March: Robert Gary Parkes: "Captivating" (flowing shapes and colours captured in blown glass).
Cheryl's Trading Post: Wide range of original Northwest Coast Art, Inuit and Peruvian art featured at gallery, #103-1711 152nd St. (Semiahmoo Shopping Centre), Surrey. Info: email cherylstradingpost@gmail.com.
MUSEUMS White Rock Museum + Archives: At 14970 Marine Dr. 604-541-2222, whiterock.museum.bc.ca. Currently on view: "Science As Art: Botanical Illustration of Canadian Tree Fruit Varieties," on loan from Kelowna Museums, features 10 watercolour paintings by Kelowna artist Joanne Beaulieu, to March 31.
Surrey Museum: "Echoes of Komagata Maru: 1914-2014" and "Fakes & Forgeries" exhibits on view to May 24. Museum at 17710 56A Ave. Info: www.surrey.ca/heritage, 604-592-6956.
Historic Stewart Farm: Located at site of 1894 farmhouse and heritage gardens, at 13723 Crescent Rd., South Surrey. For more information: 604-592-6956, www.surrey.
ca/heritage. Surrey Archives: Facility located at 17671 56th Ave., Cloverdale. Info: 604-502-6459.