Your guide to what's on in Surrey, White Rock and North Delta.

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CONCERTS

- Singer Songwriters in the Round concert features award-winning talents John Bottomley, Jason Mitchell, Jordan Carrier and Jason Buie in an intimate evening of songs and secrets behind them, Saturday, April 25 at White Rock Performing Arts Theatre, 1273 Fir St., White Rock. Doors at 7 p.m., concert presented by Q Sound Productions with Beyond Scarlett Arts & Entertainment Group. Adult tickets $25, students $15, avail. at Tapestry Music, North Bluff Music. Info: 604-617-8453, or www.beyondscarlett.com.

- Barb Elyett sings contempory Christian music on Saturday, April 25 at the church on Oxford Hill (1519 Oxford St., White Rock) and on Sunday, April 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11040 River Road, Delta), 7 p.m. nightly. Both concerts feature music from Elyett's new album, The Simple Side. Admission is free. For info, call 604-785-1519 in White Rock, 604-584-0111 in Delta or visit www.barbelyett.com.

- Darren Lee, an award-winning Elvis tribute artist in Vegas and beyond, performs Sunday, April 26 at Surrey's Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6 p.m. show. Tickets $35, 604-507-6355. Info online at www.darren-lee.com.

- Murray McLachlan performs songs from his 18-album career as an award-winning songwriter, Saturday, May 2 at the Legion hall at Crescent Beach, tix $25. Concert presented by White Rock Arts Council, 604-536-8333.

- Sumner Brothers band from South Surrey bring roots-music songs to Cloverdale's Wired Monk coffee house on Saturday, May 2 from 7 to 9 p.m., at 16811 60th Ave. Admission by donation.

- Peninsula Arts Foundation Showcase Concert, Friday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. at First United Church, White Rock (Buena Vista Ave. & Centre St.). Tickets $10 at Tapestry Music and at the door, 604-531-6013. MC is Courtney Shields, entertainment by 2008 grant recipients Kay Hung, Ruby Chung, Caleb Robinson, Kevin Thompson, Joel Thompson, Kevin Thompson, Polina Bolshakova, Colleen Donnelly, Kyaelim Kwon, McKye Hildebrand, Michael Cumblidge, Julia Pendleton, Elissa Hanson, Susanne Bazso, Laura Avery, Sam Remedios, Luke Remedios, Young People's Theatre Co. of Surrey and The Semiahmoo Strings. This concert is a major fundraiser for Peninsula Arts Foundation.

- White Rock Trad Jaz- Society presents three-hour concert/dance events Sunday afternoons at Crescent Beach Legion, 3-6 p.m. at 2643 128th St., South Surrey. Admission: $8/10. Call 604-591-7275, whiterocktradjazz.com. April 26: Stompin' Hot Jaz- Band.

CLUBS/LOUNGES

- Amber Jack's Tap House: Live music on Friday and Saturday nights in bar, plus rock-blues jams Tuesday nights hosted by the band Worms Hate Rain, at Compass Point hotel, 9850 King George Hwy. Info: 778-388-5776. April 24-25: Big Joe Louis blues band from London, UK, with guests Jason Buie (April 24) and Miss Ana Bon Bon with SandyBone and Double D (April 25).

- Cheers nightclub hosts DJs/live bands in North Delta, at 70th Ave. near Scott Road.

- Dublin Crossing Irish pub hosts live music six nights a week (dark Mondays), at 18789 Fraser Hwy., Surrey. 604-575-5470.

DANCE PERFORMANCE

- Surrey Festival of Dance continues until April 30 at Surrey Arts Centre, 88th Avenue at King George Highway. 604-585-3320 or visit surreyfestival.com.

- Gita Govinda dance production of spiritual love story in traditional Odissi style, presented by Ontario-based Menaka Thakkar Dance Company on tour, Saturday, May 16 at Surrey Arts Centre, 8 p.m. on main stage. Tickets $20 general admission or $15 students/seniors. Call 604-501-5566 or see www.arts.surrey.ca. Show info at www.menakathakkardance.org.

THEATRE/STAGE

- Side by Side show featuring the Vaudevillians seniors entertainment troupe and young performers in Fran Dowie Scholarship fundraiser, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 at Surrey Arts Centre's main stage. Show offers music, comedy, dance, tix $12.50/$15, 604-501-5566. Scholarship applications online at info@youtharts.ca.

- Safe, a drama involving bank robbers and their hostages, is staged by White Rock Players to April 25 at Coast Capital Playhouse, 1532 Johnston Rd., White Rock. Directed by Dave Baron. Tix $13/15, 604-536-7535 or email wrpctix@uniserve.com.

- Brooklyn Boy comedy about a man without a home, written by Eric Weiss, is staged by Surrey Little Theatre to May 16 (Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m. shows), at 7027 184th St., Surrey. For details, call 604-576-8451.

- Pirates of Penzance musical production staged by Surrey-based Fraser Valley Gilbert and Sullivan Society, May 13-23 at Surrey Arts Centre's studio theatre, Bear Creek Park. For info and tickets, call 604-501-5566, visit www.fvgss.org.

MOVIE THEATRES

- Clova Cinema, 5732 176th Street, Cloverdale. Info line: 604-574-1114. On screen April 24-30: I Love You (7 p.m.) and Knowing (9:05 p.m.), plus matinee showings of Monsters Vs. Aliens (1:30 p.m. on April 25-26 only).

- 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 (Newton Center, near 72nd Ave., Surrey). Info line: 604-592-4441. On screen from April 24 to 29: Race to Witch Mountain, Slumdog Millionaire, Observe and Report, Hotel For Dogs, Coraline, Paul Blart Mall Cop plus Haunting in Connecticut.

- Criterion Caprice 4, 2381 King George Hwy., South Surrey. Show info line: 604-531-7456. On screen from April 24-30: 17 Again, Hannah Montana The Movie, Fighting, Fast & Furious, Monsters Vs. Aliens.

- Rialto Twin Criterion, 1732 Johnson Rd., White Rock. Info line: 604-541-9527. On screen from April 24-30: The Soloist, State of Play.

ART/GALLERIES

- Surrey Artswest Society hosts Spring Show and Sale at Elgin Hall, 14250 Crescent Rd., on Sunday, May 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Selection of work in watercolour, acrylic and oils by more than 20 local artists, all in attendance.

- Surrey Art Gallery: Pop Prints exhibit of pop-art works by some famous artists, to June 14; Heaven's Breath exhibit is a weather-driven new media installation based on the Dance of Shiva, to Aug. 30; Art by Surrey Elementary School Students exhibit, to May 30. Gallery is located at Bear Creek Park, 88th Ave. near King George Hwy. Info: 604-501-5566 or www.arts.surrey.ca.

- The Community Arts Council of White Rock & District's Gallery: April's exhibit features work of Bob Rennie ("Paintings Throughout the World"). The May exhibit features work of Enda Bardell ("From Sea to Sky"), with opening reception on Thursday, May 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. The gallery is located at Windsor Square, 1959 152nd St., Suite #90, Surrey. Info: 604-536-8333, or see

www.whiterockartscouncil.com.

- Delta Arts Council is sponsoring artSpacific, a juried art show at the Firehall Centre for the Arts, 11425 84th Ave., North Delta. The opening event is Sunday, May 3 from 1 to 4 p.m., public welcome. The jury has selected 105 pieces that range from representational to abstract and include drawings, prints, paintings and sculpture. Show runs from May 3-29. Info: www.deltaartscouncil.com. Schools are also encouraged to book a tour of the show.

MUSEUMS

- Surrey Museum: Weaving Wonders exhibit on view until May 23; Planet Earth Day event on Saturday, April 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. (free). At 17710 56A Ave., Cloverdale. Info: www.heritage.surrey.ca or call 604-592-6956.

- Historic Stewart Farm: School Days exhibit looks back at education of the past, in Stewart Hall to May 31. Site of 1894 farmhouse, heritage gardens, at 13723 Crescent Rd., South Surrey. More info: 604-592-6956, www.heritage.surrey.ca.

- White Rock Museum + Archives: The Bounty of Boundary Bay: The Georgia Basin Habitat Atlas exhibit on to June 10, at 14970 Marine Dr. 604-541-2222.

ANTIQUES

- Surrey Antiques Off the Roadshow event on Saturday, May 9 at Surrey Art Gallery from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Items to be given verbal appraisal by experts, fee $10 for first item and $5 for each additional item. A drop-in event, no registration required. Free parking available, observers welcome. Event is sponsored by Surrey Art Gallery Association, 604-501-5566 or www.arts.surrey.ca.

DANCES

- $5 Drop-in swing dance every Sunday, 7:15 to 11 p.m. at the Jump Joint, unit 110, 12332 Pattullo Place, near the Scott Road SkyTrain station, Surrey. All ages welcome, no partner required, no experience necessary. Lessons followed by DJ dance from 9-11 p.m. Sponsored by Sweet Swing Dance Co. Contact Marie, 604-536-0195. Info: www.sweetjesusjumpjoint.com.

- Singles Double VIP Rewards theme dinner/dance, April 25 at Shannon Hall, Cloverdale. Live band is False Creek. All welcome. 604-535-1388.

- Scottish Ceildih event featuring the humour and musical talent of accordionist John Carmichael of Glasgow, Thursday, April 30, 7:30 p.m. at Crescent Legion hall, 2643 128th St., South Surrey. Tickets are $10, 604-535-8949. Artist info at www.carmichaelsceilidh.co.uk. Event hosted by White Rock Scottish Country Dancers.

KIDS/FAMILY

- Max & Ruby's Playdate with Miss Spider, Bananas in Pyjamas and The Fairly Oddparents stage production, Friday, April 24 at the Bell Performing Arts Centre, 6250 144th St., Surrey. It's a 7 p.m. show. Tickets $22.50 at Ticketmaster. Info: 604-507-6357.

- Thomas the Tank Engine: Hero of the Rails live show on tour, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. performances (free) on Saturday, May 2 at Guildford Town Centre. Info at www.treehouse.com.

- Surrey Children's Festival fifth annual event, May 28-30 at Surrey Arts Centre and Bear Creek Park, featuring free and ticketed shows. Full info: Call 604-501-5566 or see www.surreychildrensfestival.ca.

FUNDRAISERS

- Breakfast With The Bank annual event raises funds for Surrey Food Bank, 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 29 at Bollywood Banquet Hall, #201 - 8166 128th St., Surrey. "If you are interested in attending, or being a Table Captain and bringing nine guests with you, call Shirley Jensen, 604-581-5443."

COMMUNITY EVENTS

- Hook & Ladder Pub's annual Duck Race for Charity annual event, Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m. at Kings Creek near the pub, 8593-132nd St. Rent a duck for $5; 1st prize of $500, 2nd prize of $150 and 3rd of $100. 700 ducks will make their way down the creek. Prizes, balloons and face painting; all proceeds will benefit the Children's E.R. at Surrey Memorial Hospital.

- Live butterfly release in the gardens of Fleetwood Villa Retirement Residence, 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19. Pledge a butterfly to commemorate a special event in your family, in memoriam or to make a wish, $10 each with all proceeds to David Suzuki Foundation. This is a family event, pledges due no later than May 15. Phone 604-590-2889. Fleetwood Villa is at 16028 83rd Ave., Surrey.

CALLS/AUDITIONS

- Arts 2009 Juried Art Exhibition: The Arts Council of Surrey, in collaboration with Surrey Art Gallery, invites artists working in a variety of materials to enter its annual juried art exhibition, at SAG from June 26 to Aug. 30. Arts Council of Surrey welcomes entries from artists residing in Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Delta and Richmond, and members of Arts Council of Surrey. Visit www.artscouncilofsurrey.ca. Deadline is May 15.

- Musical Theatre Intensive at Surrey Arts Centre: Auditions are May 3 for young performers (age 13-19) who are at an intermediate to advanced level and aspire to a career in musical theatre. This year's Surrey Intensive takes place July 6 to 24 and costs $785 plus GST. A maximum of 15 students will be accepted into the program. Info: www.arts.surrey.ca, 604-687-5315 ext. 309 to book.

NATURE/GARDENS

- Darts Hill Garden special public opening event on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 16th Avenue and 170th Street. Garden tours at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. focus on sustainable garden practices. Large selection of plants for sale; master gardener available. Wheelchair accessible. No pets. Info: More info: 604 615-4069, www.dartshill.ca.

SALES/SWAPS

- New to You Linens and Collectibles sale April 24-25 at First United Church in White Rock (Buena Vista and Centre Street), hosted by Kwatcha Group of the Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Society as spring fundraiser. Vintage linens and lace, tablecloths, napkins, doilies, bedding and more, free parking. Event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 25. Free admission and parking. 604-531-1681.

- Yard sale hosted by St. Andrew's Newton Presbyterian Church on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 7174 124th St., Surrey.

- North Surrey Secondary Dry Grad Giant Garage Sale, April 25 at 15945 96th Ave., Surrey. More info: 604-583-7343.

- St. John's Strawberry Hill United Church (7655 120th St., Delta) hosts annual garage sale on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bake table and a hall of treasures.

- White Rock and District Garden Club holds a spring flower show and judged competition at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre on Saturday, April 25 during store hours. Info: 604-538-8858.

- Fraser Heights Secondary Dry Grad's Spring Garage Sale Extravaganza, featuring food, music, car wash and more, at the school on Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables avail. for $20, register by calling Christine, 604-583-0862, or Kathleen, 604-581-4871.

- Delta Diggers annual plant sale on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at Royal Heights United Church, 9316 116th St., North Delta. Info: 604-594-7994.

- Plant Sale and Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to noon at First United Church, Buena Vista & Centre St., White Rock. "Bargain prices on annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, tropicals and some hard-to-find gardeners' delights." More info: 604-531-4850.

- Earl Marriott Secondary Dry Grad Plant and Manure Sale, Saturday, May 9 at 15751 16th Ave., South Surrey, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in parking lot. Bedding plants, hanging baskets, perennials, manure, plus expert gardening advice, car wash and concession stand. More info: 604-512-4255.