Issue: March 30, 2023

Quarterly Arts & Culture Newsletter

The South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce is proud to continue the Arts & Culture Quarterly Newsletter! This issue covers items from the time publishing until the next quarterly newsletter in June, which will include updates from July to September.

Join the Monthly Arts Meeting

We are excited to invite everyone that would like to support the arts and be part of this amazing group.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Arts Meetings this quarter:

• Wednesday, Apr 12, 2023

• Wednesday, May 10, 2023

• Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Pre-Registration is required.

Pre-Register for Meetings

Please contact us info@sswrchamber.ca or 604-536-6844 for information.

Municipal Updates

Pop-Up Uptown Program

Pop-Uptown is an art gallery that intends to facilitate and inspire new artistic and creative enterprises in White Rock. It allows artists to occupy the art gallery and share their talents with the community. Please check out the application and guidelines below starting March 31st.

Applications Accepted March 31 to April 23

Apply Here

City Arts & Culture Resources

Both City of Surrey and City of White Rock are dedicated to working with community art organizations and artists to enhance and create spaces for arts and culture to thrive. Visit each City's Arts & Culture page below.

City of Surrey

City of White Rock

Upcoming Arts & Culture Events

Morosan: The Man Who Painted White Rock

Vojislav (Voja) Morosan was born in Belgrade and eventually made his way to White Rock in 1996. He was a familiar sight in White Rock, painting en plein air (outdoors) with his easel and his faithful Yorkie, Pebble. This retrospective exhibit features works from the 1970s until Morosan’s death in 2008.

White Rock Museum

From March 10 to May 21

Learn More

Hilarapy

Showcase

Ladies and gentlemen, hold onto your seats and get ready to laugh your socks off with the newest graduates of Hilarapy Comedy Therapy White Rock!

These comedic geniuses will have you rolling on the floor with laughter, and maybe even scratching your head in confusion, but we promise it's all part of the fun!

Saturday Apr 1

7 PM to 9 PM

Tickets Here

Watercolour Paint Sets

and Journals

Join CuriousKind in creating a travel watercolour set in a tin and a basic journal with using paper bags as the cover. Bring your curiosity and spend some time playing with like-minded curious souls. No painting skills required!

Sunday Apr 2

2 PM to 4 PM

More Info

The

Fantasticks

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The Fantasticks is the White Rock Players' Club's return to musicals after their successful run of Spamalot in 2021. A can't-miss funny musical about a boy, a girl & their fathers keep them apart.

Apr 12 to Apr 30

Evenings & Matinee

Tickets Here

Hilarapy Recovery

Project Showcase

Witness the inspiring performances of these courageous individuals who took part in the inaugural Hilarapy Recovery Project.

Through their unique stand-up comedy sets, they aim to shatter the stigma around addiction and mental health and motivate others to believe in life after recovery.

Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions!

Saturday Apr 15

7 PM to 9 PM

Tickets Here

SOUL PURPOSE at the Ocean Park Hall

This 'Saturday Night Dance Party' at the OPH features the sounds of the 9 piece band SOUL PURPOSE.

Saturday Apr 15

7:30 PM to 11 PM

Tickets Here

Japanese Stab Binding & Plant Inspired Painting

Bring your curiosity and come join us in journal making and painting with CuriousKind! We will be creating a unique journal with watercolour paper using the basic Japanese stab binding technique then painting the pages with motifs inspired by the plants around us. No painting skills required.

Sunday Apr 16

2 PM to 4 PM

More Info

Gatsby Gala: Alex Browne & his Boulevardiers

You’re invited to the wildest party of all – Peninsula Productions’ Gatsby Gala! Dance the night away to the rhythm of the Roaring 20s with Alexander Browne and his 8-piece band The Boulevardiers.

Saturday Apr 22

7 PM to 11 PM

Tickets Here

International Dance

Day 2023

As Surrey/White Rock's only accredited member of UNESCO's Conseil International de la Danse, XBa Centre of Dance performs every year on this important day.

Join us in a special celebration of dance this year, with XBa International Certification candidates, the DISKORDANSE company, and featuring XBa's Diverse Abilities dancers!

Saturday Apr 29

7 PM to 8 PM

Tickets Here

Kiss the Moon,

Kiss the Sun

Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun by Norm Foster is the White Rock Players' Club's final show of the season, a tender look at how real people can endure hardships with humour and kindness.

Jun 8 to Jun 25

Evenings & Matinee

Tickets Here

Sponsors for South Rock Art Tour

The South Rock Art Tour, presented by Arts of Course, is NOW looking for cash and in-kind sponsors for the September Art Tour. We are delighted and grateful to announce that Neil Yarmoshuk of CIBC Wood Gundy has confirmed that they will be sponsors again. Join this long-time sponsor in supporting this iconic Art Tour!

Contact Producer Sylvie Peltier for Sponsorship

Event Details

Ongoing Events

International

Line Dance Classes

Every Wednesday

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

See Details

Latin

Dance Night

Join us for a Merengue lesson with Alberto & Teresa and stay for the Salsa Party with music & dancing, lights & fun. Featuring REAL latin music including Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha-cha-cha, Cumbia & more from 8pm till 11pm.

Lesson, music & entertainment hosted by Salsa Dance Zone.

Every 2nd & 4th Friday

of the month!

See Details

Leon's Cafe

Open Mic Night

Every Other Saturday

6 PM to 9 PM

See Details

Sunday Afternoon

Jam Session

Every Sunday

3 PM to 5 PM

See Details

Community Calendar

Did you know that we have over 50+ events listed in our Events Calendar? Check it out for all the amazing things happening around the community AND add your own events via your membership login!

See More Events

Arts Resources

Arts 'Let's Get Local' Video Series

The Chamber produced a series of promotional videos to highlight local businesses in the South Surrey & White Rock area in sectors that were hardest hit by the pandemic.

View the series focused on the arts below:

Arts Playlist

List Your Property for Filming

The City of White Rock is a strong supporter of the film industry and encourages sustainable production. To learn more about filming in White Rock, click here. To register your property or business as a filming location or to find out more about the process, please go to Creative BC’s website.

Chamber Reminders

Newsletter Submissions

The Chamber aims to continue the tradition of publishing PACA Newsletter on a quarterly basis. If you have an item you want to share through this channel of communication, please submit it through the inquiry form below.

Submit a Request

Note: please ensure to submit any Events through the Events Calendar instead of the inquiry form.

Chamber's Online Directory

Arts & Culture businesses can be listed on the Chamber's online Directory. We encourage you to update your profile through your Member Login by selecting the appropriate Categories under the "Company Information" section.

Member Features

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More Information

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