CONCERTS

White Rock Trad Jazz Society: Presents three-hour concert/dance events Sunday afternoons at Crescent Beach Legion with house band Red Beans & Rice, 3-6 p.m.; show dates this summer are July 10, 17, 24, and Aug. 7, 14, 28, at 2643 128th St., South Surrey. Admission: $8/10. Call 604-591-7275 or 604-536-1567, online at www.whiterocktradjazz.com.

Red Hot Blues Bash: Two-night concert series and barbecue at Blue Frog Performance Centre, White Rock. July 8 event features Mud Dog and Blue Voodoo, while July 9 features Jonathan Rigby and Mud Bay Blues Band. 604-542-3055.

Songs of the World: Coastal Sound International Choral Festival in the region includes a gala closing concert Saturday, July 9 at Surrey's Chandos Pattison Auditorium (Fraser Heights area), 7:30 p.m. start. Featured will be a 300-voice choir of participating groups, plus guest artists The Shirleys and TriVo. Admission is free, donations encouraged. Info: coastalsoundfestival.com.

Concerts in the Park: Stages in North Delta host this series of free evening concerts in summer, with dates on July 7 (featuring the Celtic-folk band Dog House, at ND Social Heart Plaza), July 26 (Delta Concert Band at Sunshine Hills Park) and July 27 (Kindred Spirits, Sunshine Hills Park). For info, call 604-946-3306.

OPEN MIC/JAMS

Open mic/jams at Sullivan Hall: Youth welcome (age eight to 18) on the first Saturday of every month at Sullivan Hall in Surrey, 64th Avenue at 152nd Street. Reservation required, email orvis.noel@gmail.com.

The Jam Session: An open-mic night for youth age 12 to 17, runs Fridays from 7-9 p.m. at Todd Brewer School of Music, #209-15225 Thrift Ave., White Rock. Call 604-538-2295 for details.

FESTIVALS/FAIRS

Surrey Pride 2011: Gay-positive events at this yearly gathering in North Surrey area, including Festival in the Park event Sunday, July 10 at Holland Park (adjacent to Central City), with post-festival party at Olympia Pizza (10257 King George Blvd.). Also Surrey Pride Cabaret on July 8 at Olympia Pizza (featuring acclaimed drag performer Bobbi Drake), and Pride Dance Party on July 9 at Compass Point Inn hotel, 9850 King George Blvd. www.surreypride.ca.

Surrey Fusion Festival: Two-day annual event at Holland Park (adjacent to Central City tower) July 16-17, featuring multicultural music, food, dance and related attractions. Free admission. Musical headliners include Bedouin Soundclash, Jay Sean plus dozens of other artists on multiple stages. Festival runs daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Old Yale Road and King George Blvd., Surrey. Info: www.fusionfestival.surrey.ca.

Five Corners Block Party with family fun zone, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at White Rock elementary, on Johnston St. Event hosted by White Rock Business Improvement Association. Info at whiterockbia.com.

International Bog Day: Yearly festival event at Burns Bog celebrated Sunday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with live entertainment, exhibitors, kid-friendly activities and tours through the bog. Event happens outside Planet Ice, 10388 Nordel Court, Delta. Jog for the Bog event happens there earlier in the day. Info: 604-572-0373 or visit burnsbog.org.

Jamaican Festival: Live reggae and soca music provides soundtrack for this event, Sunday, July 31 at Holland Park in North Surrey (at Central City). Also featured: cricket clinic, tug-o-war battle, bobsled race, games, a strong-man contest, tests of agility and more. Info online at www.jccabc.net.

THEATRE/STAGE

"Nunsense": Fighting Chance Productions and White Rock Players' Club co-production of the off-Broadway smash hit musical comedy, featuring five nuns trying to raise funds to bury the rest of the Little Sisters of Hoboken, on stage to July 23 at Coast Capital Playhouse, White Rock. Info: www.whiterockplayers.ca, 604-536-7535.

"Unusual Suspects": Surrey Little Theatre summer production about one crime, four high school students and on angry principal, on stage from July 13-23 for eight show times. Tickets are $15. Info: 604-576-8451, www.surreylittletheatre.com.

"A Bedfull of Foreigners": Royal Canadian Theatre Company brings British-style farce to Coast Capital Playhouse in White Rock, Aug. 4-28 (special two-for-one preview Wed. Aug 3). Script involves two different couples booked into the same room at a hotel located on the France-Germany border. Info: 604-536-7535, www.rctheatreco.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Snowbirds in White Rock: Canada's famed aerial squad returns Wednesday, July 27 for an early-evening show high above Semiahmoo Bay, in a fundraiser for C.H.I.L.D. (Children with Intestinal and Liver Disorders Foundation).

SPORTS

Canadian Open Fastpitch international championship features world's best female players in action July 9-17 at Softball City and Cloverdale Athletic Park. Eighty teams involved in the 2011 version of the tournament. Info: www.canadianopenfastpitch.com, 604-536-9287.

VISUAL ART

Delta Arts Council hosts 14th annual "Garden in the Gallery" event Sunday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wellbrook Winery in Delta, featuring live music by Wheat in the Barley, food and works by more than 30 artists. Admission is suggested $5 donation. Info: 604-596-1025.

"Komagatamaru Stories" paintings by Jarnail Singh and a second exhibit, photographer Jay Panesar's "Through My Lens," on view during month of July at Newton Cultural Centre, at 13530 72nd Ave. Info: 604-594-2700, www.artscouncilofsurrey.ca.

Surrey Art Gallery: "ARTS 2011" juried exhibition features works by 50 local artists, to Aug. 21; "John Cranswick: A Quiet Nature" exhibit of "world of contrast" works by the Surrey artist; "Ellen Moffat: vBox" sculpture/musical instrument, to Aug. 28; "From the Land of Five Rivers" exhibition in recognition of The Year of India in Canada, to Aug. 14. Gallery is located at Bear Creek Park, 88th Ave. near King George Blvd. Info: 604-501-5566, www.arts.surrey.ca.

Semiahmoo Arts gallery: Gallery is located at Windsor Square, 90-1959 152nd St., Surrey. 604-536-8333, www.semiahmooarts.com.

Arnold Mikelson Festival of Arts: 38th annual event returns to three acres of gardens designed by the late Arnold Mikelson, July 9-10 and July 16-17 at Mind & Matter Art Gallery, 13743 16th Ave. Festival is open to all media of art, including paintings, pottery, wood sculpture, stonework, glass blowing, jewelry and more. For info, contact Mary, 604-536-6460.

MUSEUMS

Surrey Museum: "Stellar Space" exhibit offers a look at Canadian space history and more, on view from to Aug. 27; Community Treasures exhibit called "Bhangra!" featuring unique musical instruments, photographs and costumes, on view to July 3. Museum is located at 17710 56A Ave., Cloverdale. Info: www.heritage.surrey.ca, 604-592-6956.

DANCE SHOWS

"Great Russian Nutcracker": Moscow Ballet returns to Surrey with its acclaimed production, 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 at Bell Performing Arts Centre. Tickets start at $27.50, 855-985-5000 or www.nutcracker.com. Group discounts available.

DANCES

Old-time dancing at Kennedy Hall: At 8870 120th St., Surrey, on first Saturday of the month. "Fun for the whole family," from 8 to 11 p.m., with live music. Info: Jerry, 604-590-9506.

Swinging at the Sullivan: Swing-dance events held twice monthly at Sullivan Hall in Surrey. Proceeds go to charity. Info: 778-868-2950.

LIBRARY EVENTS

Stuffed Animal Parade at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 at George Mackie library in North Delta. Each animal will receive a special prize ribbon. 604-594-8155.

SALES/CRAFTS

North Delta Minor Hockey Association hosts used equipment sale Saturday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at North Delta rec centre's multi-purpose room. "Bring your used hockey equipment to sell and buy." Info: ndhockey.com.

MARKETS

Surrey Urban Farmers' Market: Fourth season of fresh food, artisans, live music and other attractions, Wednesdays during summer months from 1 to 6 p.m. in courtyard of North Surrey rec centre, 10275 135th St. Info: www.surreymarket.org.

White Rock Farmers' Market: Weekly event held Sundays (to Oct. 9) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.,m. at Miramar Village Plaza, 15154 Russell Ave., White Rock. Non-profit White Rock Farmers' Market was founded in 1999 and is operated by the White Rock Farmers' Market Society, online at www.whiterockfarmersmarket.ca. Contact info: 604-897-FARM (3276) or email wrfm2008@gmail.com.

RUNS/WALKS

Jog for the Bog: Annual event involves 5-10KM time-chipped trail race through Delta Nature Reserve, Sunday, July 24, followed by International Bog Day festival. Joggers of all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Enjoy light snacks and pancake breakfast after the jog. Registration opens at 8 a.m. To register, visit www.jogforthebog.org or pick up forms at Burns Bog Conservation Society office, #4-7953 120th St., Delta.

Fourth annual Kidney Walk hosted by Kidney Foundation: Event organized to promote organ donation, 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 at Bear Creek Park, Surrey. Event info online at www.fraservalleykidneywalk.ca.

CALLS/AUDITIONS

Call for entry for 10th annual holiday art and fine craft sale, A Real Piece of Work: Event takes place at Ocean Park hall Nov. 19-20, plus jewelry event A Real Gem Nov. 26-27. Jury for handcrafted work is ongoing; email arealpieceofwork@hotmail.com.