Before entertaining theatre-goers in Vancouver and New Westminster, 91原创 director Ellie King is presenting her latest theatre production a little closer to home this week.

King and her theatre troupe, the Royal Canadian Theatre company, presents Funny Money, running Friday and Saturday, March 16 and 17 at Surrey Little Theatre.

Mild-mannered accountant Henry Perkins, on his way home on the SkyTrain, has picked up a briefcase full of money 鈥� $2.5 million to be exact.

King calls it one of the 鈥渇unniest farces ever written,鈥� noting it鈥檚 suitable for adult audiences looking for a good belly laugh. Tickets are at 604-501-5566 or tickets.surrey.ca.

Artists wanted

It鈥檚 year 25, and even though Arts Alive Festival is still six months away, the call is going out now for artists wanting to take part.

鈥淲e are now taking bookings for vendor space for Arts Alive 2018,鈥� said Downtown 91原创 Business Association executive director Teri James.

鈥淲ith more than 200 visual and performing artists, this must attend festival has become a signature event in the Lower Mainland,鈥� James said.

It鈥檚 a free, family-oriented festival featuring artists, performers, artisans, and a children鈥檚 venue aimed at inspiring creativity in youngsters.

For more information or to register, artists can visit www.downtownlangley.com.

St. Paddy鈥檚 fun?

In the mood to dance and celebrate St. Paddy鈥檚 Day?

91原创 Elks are hosting an evening of entertainment with impersonator Steve Hillis, of Voices of Legends. He performs songs by Garth Brooks, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond, CCR, Buddy Holly, and Johnny Cash.

The St. Patrick鈥檚 Day fundraiser is being held Saturday, March 17 at the Masonic Hall in 91原创 City. Tickets are $15 and available from Barb Gee at 604-889-1160.