Local Arts and Culture

PK grad Trent Opaloch is riding a wave of emotion this week in advance of next week's release of the big budget blockbuster Marvel superhero flick Avengers: Endgame. He was the cinematographer on the colossal project and without spoiling details, he says it's super-satisfying and in more ways than one.

Easter is just around the corner, which means that it’s a good time for a movie that returns many people to stories of the Bible. Mary Magdalene is just that movie for 2019 but it isn’t required viewing. Perhaps director Garth Davis should have taken more time to think about what he wanted to accomplish with the story of the woman regarded as the apostle to the apostles.

Corey Hirsch is currently at the top of his game even though he hasn’t been in front of the net for more than a decade. Being a winning NHL goalie isn’t forefront in his thoughts any more. Now, he’s all about taking care of himself and helping more young people to take care of their mental health.

Lecture The Creative Life and Its Challenges With composer Allan Bevan. Composer Allan Bevan will speak about his new work Ancient of Days to be premiered on Monday, April 15, 7:30 p.m. at the Winspear Centre.

Scrabble, Cribbage and More Drop-in, socialize and challenge your mind playing Scrabble or Cribbage. Are there other games you are interested in playing? Bring a game, bring a friend and invite others to play. Friday, April 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. St.

Kids Nerf Wars: A New Foam at the Library Come down to the library for after-hours fun. Bring one Nerf weapon, ammunition, eye protection and prepare for an hour of action on Friday, April 12 from 5:45 to 7 p.m. For kids in grades 4 through 7.

Having trouble sleeping? A program at the library Tuesday evening just might do the trick.