CANCELLED – JAMBOREE OF MUSIC

The annual Music Jamboree scheduled for Jan. 21 in Abbotsford has been cancelled by sponsors, the Central Fraser Valley Fiddlers due to the expected snowstorm and poor road conditions. The event was to be held at the Abbotsford Seniors Association hall, 33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford. See www.centralfraservalleyfiddlers.com.

MR. DEE IS IN CLASS

Canadian comic and former teacher Gerry Dee brings his lessons in humour to the Abbey Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford, Jan. 20. Show is at 8 p.m. For tickets, see gerrydee.com.

FV SYMPHONY INTRODUCES:

The Fraser Valley Symphony Introduces program showcases young talents at 3 p.m., Jan. 22 at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, performing Saint-Saens cello concerto, Rachmaninoff piano concerto No. 2 and more. Tickets at door or see fraservalleysymphony.ca.

TOAD AND FROG PLAY

The Chilliwack School of Performing Arts, a non-profit youth theater company, presents A Year with Toad and Frog until Jan. 22, at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre. For tickets, showtimes, call 604-391-SHOW or see www. chilliwackculturalcentre.ca

VANISHING BEES ON FILM

Cinema Politica begins the year with the breath-taking documentary The Vanishing of the Bees, which looks at the disappearance of bees worldwide, as well as some solutions. Admission is by donation, at 6: 30 p.m., Jan. 24 Mission library meeting room. See www.cinemapolitica.org/fraservalley.

BACHMAN IN JANUARY

Paxton Bachman plays at Duke's Pub, 41582 Yale Rd., Chilliwack on Jan. 21.

See also paxtonbachman.com.