CONCERTS

- Joy of Music concert to benefit Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Society, featuring The Skepasts Family, the Semiahmoo jazz band, Lumina Musica, the Vaudevillians and more, Saturday, Nov. 1 at Mount Olive church, 2350 148th St., Surrey. $20, 604-542-0922.

- Wheat Mission Society stages annual "Mil-Al night" concert featuring four-fingered pianist Hee-Ah Lee, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at Pacific Academy's Chandos Pattison Auditorium (10238 168th St.). Info: 604-828 0093.

- Soweto Gospel Choir in concert presented by Caravan World Rhythms, Saturday, Nov. 1 at Chandos Pattison auditorium, Surrey. Tickets at 604-507-6355, online at www.caravanbc.com.

- Little Miss Higgins of Saskatchewan brings her country-blues music to the Legion hall at Crescent Beach on Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 p.m. show time. More info: 604-536-8333.

- Jerry Doucette ("Mama Let Him Play") performs Saturday, Nov. 8 at Pacific Inn's Rhumba Room, South Surrey, in concert hosted by White Rock Blues Society.

- White Rock Chamber Music Society presents concert on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Pacific Carlton, 15366 17th Ave., South Surrey. Featured will be Scottish Country Dancing, soprano Ainsley MacCallum, pianist Michelle Dow, violinist Jannie Chien, with piano accompaniment by Huntley Chang; and a string trio with violinist Andy Chien, cellist Michaela Yoon and violinist Jannie Chien. Visitors welcome. $5 admission.

DANCE PERFORMANCE

- Jabbawockeez hip-hop dance crew, winners of America's Best Dance Crew show on MTV last year, in performance 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey. Tickets $35, 604-507-6355.

- NEXT Bhangra Compeition hosted by VIBC Society featuring local high school talent in team event, Saturday, Nov. 8 at Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey. Next also features special performance by bhangra band Bombay Sapphire. Tickets $25 at Kamal's Video Palace. www.vibc.org/next.

- Ricochet show staged by Rock Jellson and Ruckus Company Productions, Nov. 13-14 at Surrey Arts Centre main stage, at Bear Creek Park. Tickets $25/18, 604-501-5566. Performers in this show host master classes for young dancers (tap, contemporary styles) on Sunday, Nov. 9, sessions at 1 and 3 p.m.

THEATRE/STAGE

- Good Rockin' Tonight: The Sun Records Story, a scripted tale about the birth of rock 'n' roll with live band, staged Nov. 1-9 (select times, phone for info) at Surrey Arts Centre main stage. Tickets from $10-$35, 604-501-5566.

- The Love List, a comedy about the challenges of romantic relationships of middle age written by Norm Foster, is staged by Surrey Little Theatre company to Nov. 8, 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday plus 2 p.m. matinee show on Nov. 2. Tickets are $13 (cash only) at the door, 7027 184th Street, Surrey. For reservations, call Surrey Little Theatre, 604-576-8451, or email reservations@surreylittletheatre.com.

CABARET

- The Vaudevillians: Don't Quit Your Day Job performances by the acclaimed seniors' entertainment troupe on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. show times at Surrey Arts Centre main stage. Tickets $20/22.50, 604-501-5566. More info online at www.thevaudevillians.com.

COMEDY

- Montreal-based comedian Sugar Sammy returns to Surrey on Saturday, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. show at Bell Performing Arts Centre. Tickets $20; after-party tix $15 or combo for $30. 604-507-6355.

ART/GALLERIES

- Surrey Art Gallery: Glocal: Me and My World digital art project as part of Cultural Capitals of Canada initiative. Trio of sustainable-architecture exhibitions on view until Dec. 21 in gallery, at Bear Creek Park (88th Ave./King George Hwy.) Info: 604-501-5566, www.arts.surrey.ca.

- Studio 5712: Works of Mark Pytlos on view until Nov. 2. He's an acrylic painter of florals, landscapes and portraits in photo-realistic detail. Gallery at 5712 192 St., Surrey. Info: 604-538-9681.

- An evening at the Washington Avenue Grill with featured artists Richard Rhodes, Sherron Fairbairn and Trudi Campen, paintings in acrylic, oil and watercolour, 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 only. Free bottle of wine (up to $50 value) with purchase of a painting. For dinner reservations, call 604-541-4244.

- Free monthly First Thursday events offer presentations by artists with host organization Surrey Art Gallery Association (SAGA) at the Bear Creek Park facility. Nov. 6 event with one of the Glocal artists, M. Simon Levin, 7:30 p.m. start time. 604-501-5566, www.arts.surrey.ca.

- Surrey Art Gallery Association hosts monthly Art Rental & Sales event, with 120 works available on special rental day of Thursday, Nov. 13 from 2-5 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m., at 13750 88th Ave. in Bear Creek Park. More info: Call 604-501-5564.

MUSEUMS

- Surrey Museum: Undies: Shorts, Supports and Foundations exhibit looks at historical undergarments, on view until Nov. 1. Museum is located at 17710 56A Ave., Cloverdale. Info: www.heritage.surrey.ca or call 604-592-6956.

- Historic Stewart Farm: The Wonders of Wood exhibit until Nov. 16, at 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey. Info: 604-592-6956 or online, www.heritage.surrey.ca.

- White Rock Museum + Archives: Weird and Wonderful White Rock exhibit of artifacts from museum's vault runs until Nov. 14, at 14970 Marine Drive. More info: 604-541-2222.

LIBRARY EVENTS

- Surrey Public Library presents a free writing workshop on Saturday, Nov. 1 with guest author Lois Peterson, at Newton library branch. Kids ages 7-11 years can attend the Story Spinning workshop from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Adults can attend The Building Blocks of Good Writing workshop from 1:30-4 p.m. Register at 604-535-1601 or 604-598-7400 or email lp@loispeterson.net.

- The Journey of Food: Food security and climate change forum features guest speaker Julie Thomson of Earthwise Society, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at George Mackie library, 8440 112th St., North Delta. 604-594-8155.

DANCES

- Singles "My First Love" theme dinner/dance, Saturday, Nov. 1 at Star of the Sea hall, White Rock, with music by Nickel River Band. 604-535-1388.

- Singles "Disco Fever" dinner/dance, Saturday, Nov. 8 at Shannon Hall, Cloverdale Fairgrounds, with music by Cold, Cold Heart band. 604-535-1388.

- Surrey Fiddlers Old Time Dance at Clayton Hall (18513-70 Ave. Surrey), on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $3. 604-576-1066.

- St. Andrew's Night Pub & Ceilidh on Friday, Nov. 28 at Sullivan Hall, 6306 152nd St., Surrey. The Tam O'Shanter Dancers host this Scottish evening. Enjoy some Scottish country dancing, silent auction, bar, Scottish meat pies and special guest entertainer, Joe McDonald from the band Mad Celts. Tickets are $10. Info: call Janice 604-536-7660.

KIDS/FAMILY

- Family Day at Surrey Art Gallery, noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2. Children must be accompanied by an adult; suggested donation is $2. The gallery is located at Bear Creek Park. Details: Call 604-501-5566.

- Franklin's Christmas Concert, featuring characters from the popular TV show, will be staged at Surrey's Bell Performing Arts Centre, two shows on Nov. 22 (1 p.m. and 4 p.m.). Tickets $26.50 plus service charges, Ticketmaster.

FUNDRAISERS

- Umoja Operation Compassion Society presents second annual fundraising dinner, on Saturday, Nov. 8 featuring display of African cultural artifacts plus music, dance, fashions, door prizes, silent auction, etc., at Fraser Heights rec centre, 10588 160th St., Surrey. Tickets $50, 604-581-5574.

- Basically Billy Joel (featuring South Surrey's Don Wolf) in concert fundraiser for Ocean Cliff Elementary School, Saturday, Nov. 22 at the school gym, 7:30 p.m. Adults only, $15. 604-538-1770.

- Second annual Bodyslams for Toys wrestling event/fundraiser, 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at Bridgeview Hall, 11475 126A St., Surrey. Hosted by All Star Wrestling in support of Surrey Christmas Bureau. Admission is a new unwrapped toy (min. $10 value) for a boy or girl. More info online at www.allstarwrestling.info or call 604-710-0872.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

- Harvest Fest, an "evening of fun, games, singing, food and not forgetting the fireworks to finish off," Oct. 31 from 6:30 p.m. at Sunshine Hills church, 6749 120th Street, Delta. Call 604-594-0810.

- Family Fun Fest: "A safe, warm, dry and fun way for you and your children to spend Halloween," Friday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. at Sunshine Ridge Baptist Church, 6230 120th St., Surrey. Admission is free, but please bring a bag of Halloween candy to share. Hot dogs, a bounce house, carnival games, face painting and lots of candy. No scary costumes. Call 604-594-5512 or visit www.srbc.ca.

CALLS/AUDITIONS

- Looking for creative young people interested in working on a theatre project: Are you a writer, actor, set designer? Would you like to learn any of these skills? If so, join in a community theatre project at Crescent Beach Community Services. The project will evolve into a public performance. Adults/seniors also wanted for this project. For more information contact Penny Bradley, 604-535-0015 ext 227.

- The Fraser Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society is in need of a music director for their non-equity production of Pirates of Penzance. Audition dates are the first week of January. Rehearsals run Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evening in Delta and Surrey. There is a honoraria available. Run dates are May 13-23 at Surrey Arts Centre Studio Theatre. Send resume to PO Box 162, Surrey, B.C., V3T 4W8, or email info@fvgss.org.

- Call to artists for Earth Matters: a juried exhibition of photography. Arts Council of Surrey invites submissions for exhibition, at Surrey Art Gallery from Dec. 20 to March 1. Artists invited to "reflect upon contemporary issues on the environment, sustainability and the natural world. Deadline is Dec. 1. Cash awards range from $25 to $150. Entry form can be downloaded from the Arts Council of Surrey's website, www.artscouncilofsurrey.ca or received by mail or fax by phoning 604-585-2787.

SALES/SWAPS

- Craft sale at Northwood United Church on Nov. 8. For info, call Marlene, 778-886-1370.

- Newton's first annual Christmas Craft Fair, on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Newton Recreation Centre, 7120 136B St. Great buys, free admission.

LECTURES/FORUMS

- SFU Philosophers' Cafe event Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Arbourside Residence, 13751 74th Ave., Surrey. Free lunchtime event timed with American election. Moderator Ron Baker was the first faculty member and academic planner of SFU. Topic: "Should Canada elect a President with Power?" Info: 604-597-6644.

OPEN MIC

- Delta Arts Council presents Open Mic Night for Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. start, at Firehall Centre of the Arts, 11489 84th Ave. Bring your best spooky story or song, costume prizes. 604-596-1025.

SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS

- Canadian Cancer Society presents a special BreastHealth seminar and breakfast, Saturday, Nov. 1 at Eaglequest Coyote Creek golf course clubhouse, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets $25, call 604-530-9342 or 604-530-7304.