• Work by 5 sculptors Jul 14-Aug 1, 2016 5 artists, including Suzy Birstein. Opening Jul 14, 7-9 pm. The Gallery at Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam
  • The Wizard of Oz July 28-31 and Aug 4-7 With AU instructor Karliana DeWolff and backed by a full orchestra! HUB International Theatre, Chilliwack Cultural Centre, 9201 Corbould St – Tickets
  • Sculptors’ Society of BC show at VanDusen Jul 29-Aug 1, 2016 Demos and exhibits at the botanical gardens. Opening Jul 28, 5:30-8pm. Van Dusen, 5251 Oak St – More info
  • The Fakespeare Festival Aug 3-28 Like Shakespeare, only better. Featuring two Canadian Shakespearian parodies directed by AU’s Andy Toth and choreographed by Erika Babins.The York Theatre, 639 Commercial Dr, Vancouver – More info
  • The Concert I Never Gave…(except for, like, 2000 times in my bedroom) Aug 5-6, 2016 An Evening with Eric McCormack in support of Prostate Cancer Canada. Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, 2750 Granville St. – Tickets
  • Hand Built Aug 7-Sep 5, 2016 Exhibition of ceramic works by Roxanne Gagnon. Opening Aug 7 from 2-4 pm. The Ranger Station Gallery, 98 Rockwell Dr, Harrison Hot Springs – More info
  • Mexico: Traditions and Contradictions Aug 16-28, 2016 Mixed media featuring 14 Mexican-Canadian artists including Art’s Umbrella instructor Claudia Segovia. In collaboration with the Consulate General of MexicoMore info
  • Vine Art Festival Aug 17-20, 2016 Free eco-arts festival with events in Trout Lake Park and other Vancouver parks More info

Upcoming

  • Visual Art Summer Intensive Exhibition Sep 10, 2016 An exhibition of work completed at our second annual Visual Art Summer Intensive program for teens – a partnership between Arts Umbrella, the Contemporary Art Gallery, and Simon Fraser University. Contemporary Art Gallery, 555 Nelson St. – More info
  • Splash Pendulum Gallery Exhibition Sep 19-Oct 1, 2016 Featuring about 100 artists, artisans, and designers. Pendulum Gallery, 885 W. Georgia St. – More info
  • Potted Potter in Vancouver Dec 13-24, 2016 Potted Potter – The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books into 70 hilarious minutes. Vogue Theatre, 918 Granville St. – Tickets