Cinema

Reel on the River

Reel on the River presents Le Havre at 7 p.m. on Jan. 30, at Silvercity Mission movie complex. Single tickets are $10 at the door, or $35 for the series of five films. See more details on films at www. reelontheriver.ca.

Theatre, etc.

Kids acting classes

Opening Nite Theatre offers six two-hour classes, Feb. 6-15, culminating in a performance of two short plays, for children 7 to 12. Kids will learn how to act for stage, using games and exercises. Cost is $65 per child. To register call 604-832-8089 or e-mail openingnitetheatre@hotmail.com. Classes will be held at ONT, 33223 Railway Ave., Mission.

Robinson Crusoe Gallery 7 presents Robinson Crusoe running until Jan. 28, at MEI Theatre, 4081 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. Buy tickets at the House of James, Abbotsford, or call 6048523701 or 1-800-665-8828.

Don Quixote at Clarke

Delusion is grand, with Don Quixote, performed by the Vancouver Arts Club Theatre, 8 p.m., Jan. 30, at the Clarke Foundation Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission. Tickets at 1-877-299-1644 or vancouvertix.com.

Circle Mirror Transform The Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker, directed by Nicola Cavendish, performed by Vancouver Arts Club Theatre on March 12 at 8 p.m., in the Clarke Theatre, Mission. For tickets call 1-877-299-1644 or vancouvertix.com.

Culture & concerts

The Breakmen

The Breakmen stop at Harrison Hot Springs community hall on Jan. 28. Tickets are $22, buy by phone at 604796-3664, online at www. harrisonfestival.com or at Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison.

Ultimate Comedy Show

Laugh yourself silly at The Ultimate Comedy Show, 8 p.m., Jan. 27 at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, with Roman Danylo, award-winning comic Ian Boothby, Tony Hardgrave, David Milchard and Jason Bryden (the Poker Lotto guy). Tickets at 604-391-7469(SHOW) or see www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.

Backyardigans in Abby

Children's music and theatre group, The Backyardigans will be at the Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford, for two shows at 1 p.m. and on 4 p.m. on Jan. 29. For tickets go to ticketmaster.com and search for Abbey Arts.

Robbie Burns dinner

Official Scots and others can celebrate a Robbie Burns night 6: 30 p.m., Jan. 28 at the Eagles Hall, 33868 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford, at Paul Abbot Memorial Burns supper, with Celtic bands 1066, Piper Down, the Inverglen Dancers, haggis and the works. Tickets $25 at the Eagles, 604-859-5405. Net proceeds to Abbotsford Firefighters Burn Fund.

Dewdney pub blues

Glen Pearson Band play classic rock on Jan. 21 at Dewdney Pub, 8793 River Rd., in Dewdney. Lock n' Key Singles night is Jan. 27. Call 604-826-4762.

Lady & the Tramps

Lady and the Tramps perform classic rock with a funk and blues, Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. at the Gourmet Gallery, at The Gourmet Gallery at 300-3033 Immel St., Abbotsford, 604-504-0899.

Jed's jam nights

The Gourmet Gallery presents Jed's Jam every Friday night from 6 - 9 p.m. Informal jam sessions with up to 12 musicians . The Gourmet Gallery is at 300-3033 Immel St., Abbotsford, 604-504-0899.

Sojourners soul music

Chilliwack Arts Council presents The Sojourners on Jan. 28. The Vancouver-based gospel trio with Marcus Mosely, Will Sanders and Ron Small perform at 7: 30 p.m. at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St., Chilliwack. Tickets at 604-391-7469 or see www.chilliwackculturalcentre. ca.

Galleries

Thread of line

Abbotsford Arts Centre Kariton Gallery, 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford, presents Anne O'Leary's Thread of Line exhibit of drawings and paintings of local forests, opening reception on Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. Show runs until Feb. 1.

Dance

Seniors social dance

Sweetwater performs Jan. 13 at 7: 30 p.m. at the Abbotsford Seniors Association, 33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford. Tickets are $6.50 for non-members. Phone 604-850-2465, see www.abbotsfordseniorsassociation.com.

Winter swing dance

Suburban Swing welcomes dancers to the Phoenix Grill, 33780 King Rd., Abbotsford, at 7: 30 p.m. Thursday nights. Lessons at 8 p.m. Cost is $3. For more on swing dance opportunities, see www.suburbanswing.com.