upcoming events
SEP 27
2026
GUEST SALON | BETWEEN SHADOW AND LIGHT
An intimate concert of contemporary Canadian classical music shaped by long-standing collaborations between performers and composers, featuring acclaimed interpreters of contemporary music, violinist Ilana Waniuk and pianist Cheryl Duvall.
date + time
September 27 | 3:00 PM
location
THE HIGHBROW
2-1019 Third Ave, New Westminster, BC
tickets
$40-65
oct 2-4
2026
The weight of hair | exhibit opening weekend
The Weight of Hair begins with a simple question: how can something so familiar suddenly feel strange and heavy? This group exhibition brings together artists who explore one of our most intimate yet surprisingly ambiguous materials through themes of memory, identity, ritual and the body. Explore the exhibit through gallery visits, guided tours and artist talks.
date + time
October 2-4, 2026
location
THE HIGHBROW
2-1019 Third Ave, New Westminster, BC
tickets
Free or by donation depending on event.
oct 14
2026
Inventions of hope
We are presenting a compact version of our Inventions of Hope project at a free noon hour concert at the University of British Columbia. Virtuoso pianist Anna Sagalova will perform selected inventions by J.S. Bach, Volodymyr Ptushkin and Anna Pidgorna.
date + time
October 14, 2026
location
Roy Barnett Recital Hall
School of Music, University of British Columbia
6361 Memorial Rd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
tickets
Free. No registration required.
Nov 14-15
2026
in the shadow of her locks
A intimate salon concert exploring hair through song, poetry and art, in all its shades of beauty, desire, memory, identity and agency. Soprano Sarah Jo Kirsch, mezzo-soprano Taryn Plater and pianist Anna Sagalova perform a rich repertoire of songs by classical and contemporary composers surrounded by visual art exploring the same theme, with composer Anna Pidgorna guiding you through the music.
date + time
November 14 | 7:30 PM
November 15 | 2:00 PM
location
THE HIGHBROW
2-1019 Third Ave, New Westminster, BC
tickets
$40-65
past events
sep 5
2026
Invented Folksongs | final open house
The last chance to see the exhibit inspired by Anna Pidgorna’s musical album “Invented Folksongs” before it comes down. Curated by Roksolana Uhryniuk, the exhibit features graphic works by Olha Kriuchkovska and pencil drawings by Roksolana Uhryniuk. Come and experience the exhibit in your own time.
date + time
September 5, 2026
location
THE HIGHBROW
2-1019 Third Ave, New Westminster, BC
tickets
Free. No registration required. Just drop by.
MAR 28
2026
INVENTED FOLKSONGS | ALBUM RELEASE + exhibit (second gathering)
After a sold out first presentation, we return with a second gathering. Dive deep into INVENTED FOLKSONGS, a unique fusion of Ukrainian folk and contemporary classical music written and performed by Anna Pidgorna, guided by the creator herself. Enjoy a glass of wine as you explore visual art by Olha Kriuchkovska and Roksolana Uhryniuk.
date + time
Saturday | March 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM (DOOR 7:00)
location
THE HIGHBROW
A private residence in New Westminster’s Brow-of-the-Hill neighbourhood. Address provided 24 hours before the event to those who register.
tickets
By donation (suggested $20). Reservation required as space is limited.
Feb 14
2026
INVENTED FOLKSONGS | ALBUM RELEASE + exhibit
Dive deep into INVENTED FOLKSONGS, a unique fusion of Ukrainian folk and contemporary classical music written and performed by Anna Pidgorna, guided by the creator herself. Enjoy a glass of wine as you explore visual art by Olha Kriuchkovska and Roksolana Uhryniuk.
date + time
Saturday | February 14, 2026 | 7:30 PM (DOOR 7:00)
location
THE HIGHBROW
A private residence in New Westminster’s Brow-of-the-Hill neighbourhood. Address provided 24 hours before the event to those who register.
tickets
FREE with registration
nov 01
2025
INVENTIONS IN COLOUR
Dive into the unique multisensory world of virtuoso pianist Anna Sagalova, who sees colour in response to sound. We’ll capture her vibrant inner vision through lighting design as she performs beloved inventions by J.S. Bach and contemporary offerings by Ukrainian and Canadian composers Volodymir Ptushkin, Anna Pidgorna and David Jaeger.
date + time
Saturday | November 1, 2025 | 7:30 pm
location
ANVIL THEATRE
777 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC
TICKETS
$30-60
oct 17
2025
the cellar | workshop presentation
Composer Anna Pidgorna and librettist Maria Reva will present their in-progress opera theatre work The Cellar, which explores military occupation in southern Ukraine. See workshop performances of several scenes and join a discussion with the artists.
date + time
Friday | October 17, 2025 | 7:30 PM
location
STUDIO THEATRE @ SHADBOLT CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
6450 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC
tickets
FREE. Just show up.
sep 05
2025
agm + film screening
Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed by a screening of a performance video and documentary exploring our project Lamenting for Ukraine, taking place at Pickle Underground’s new headquarters, The Highbrow. Come see our new space, learn about our projects and future plans, and socialize with snacks and drinks.
date + time
Friday | September 5, 2025 | 7:30 PM (DOOR 7:15)
location
THE HIGHBROW
A private residence in New Westminster’s Brow-of-the-Hill neighbourhood. Address provided 24 hours before the event to those who register.
TICKETS
FREE with registration
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