Arts & Culture

ASA Friday socials Nov. 30, Johnny Hsu plays at the Abbotsford Social Activities Association, 7: 30 - 10: 30 p.m., 33889 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford. Members/$6, non-members $7. See abbotsfordseniorsassociation.com.

Blue Voodoo in Dewdney Dec. 1, starting at 8 p.m. Blue Voodoo rocks the historic Dewdney Pub, 8793 River Rd., five minutes east of Mission. Call 604-826-4762 or see churchoftheblues.ca.

Brook Harris at Gourmet Dec. 1, 8 p.m. jazzy, Indie pop singer Brook Harris is at Clay-burn Gourmet Gallery, 3003033 Immel St., Abbotsford. Call 604-504-0899.

Artisan gift fair Until Dec. 22, Kariton Art Gallery has a Christmas Artisan Gift Fair with unique items created by local artisans. Hours are Tuesday to Friday, noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, 9: 30 a.m. - 4: 30 p.m. at 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford. See abbotsfordartscouncil.org.

Gallery 7 auditions Dec. 5, at 6: 30 p.m. Gallery 7 Theatre seeks male and female actors 16 to 65 who can sing, plus stage crew for

Swallows and Amazons - the show will be the Canadian amateur premiere in March. Auditions are at MEI auditorium, 4081 Clearbrook Rd., Abbotsford. See details at www.gallery7theatre.com.

The Nutcracker Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. and 7: 30 p.m., the Fraser Valley Dance Academy presents the season's classic ballet, The Nutcracker, at the Clarke Foundation Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission. Tickets at 604-826-0097 or at www.fvad.ca.

MAC gift shop Visit the Christmas Gift Shop at the Mission Art Gallery, 33529 First Ave., Mission, featuring local artisans and vendors

from the Christmas craft fair, until Dec. 19. Regular hours are Tuesday to Saturday 1 - 4 p.m. Call 604-826-0029 or see missionartscouncil.ca.

MAC wassail sing Mission Arts Centre holds a Christmas wassail and carol sing-along Dec. 21, starting at 7 p.m. with Jenny Bice and Deborah Handley, at 33529 First Ave., Mission.

Mother Mother, more Dec. 12 at 6: 30 p.m. Mother Mother, Sticks and Hannah Georgas perform at the Clarke Foundation Theatre, 33700 Prentis Ave., Mission. Doors at 6 p.m. Tickets at 1-855-9855000 or at Ticketmaster.ca.