Galleries AMBLESIDE, DUNDARAVE, CAULFEILD AND HORSESHOE BAY NEIGHBOURHOODS West Vancouver. Harmony Arts Festival - Art Beat: Businesses will showcase local artwork within their stores from July 31 to Aug. 9. All items will be available for purchase on-site. A guided tour will take place Saturday, Aug. 8. Tickets: $5. Info: harmonyarts.ca.
AMBLESIDE FARMERS MARKET 1500-block Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. Classy Glass: Artisans Mary Harrington and Barbara Birch will show and sell their line of re-purposed glass candle holders, bird baths and garden art Sunday, Aug. 2 and 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
ARGYLE AVENUE Between 14th and 17th Streets, West Vancouver. Harmony Arts Festival - Art Market: View and purchase one-of-a kind original works of art July 31 and Aug. 7, 2-9 p.m. and Aug. 1-3, 8 and 9, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Info: harmonyarts.ca.
ARTS IN VIEW ON LONSDALE BlueShore Financial, 1250 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Now Showing: Diana Zoe Coop's acrylic "Iris" painting series and Laura Murdoch's glass works will be on display until Sept. 25.
CAROUN ART GALLERY 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.778-372-0765 caroun. net Summer Group Exhibition: Paintings, photographs, calligraphy and jewelry by various artists will be on display from Aug. 1 to 14. Opening reception: Saturday, Aug. 1, 4-8 p.m.
Photos from five photo contests will be exhibited from Aug. 18 to 29. Opening reception: Saturday, Aug. 22, 4-8 p.m.
CITY ATRIUM GALLERY 141 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.604-988- 6844 nvartscouncil.ca Walking on the Land: The NorthVancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of shoes created from plants by Rebecca Graham until Aug. 24.
CITYSCAPE COMMUNITY ART SPACE
335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, noon-5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca Animal Farm: An exhibition of artworks highlighting the heart and life of farm animals by 21 artists will be on display until Sept. 5. The Gift Box: Buy local from two display cases dedicated to local artisans who specialize in high quality, hand-crafted and unique gift items.
Art Rental Salon: An ongoing art rental programme with a variety of original artwork available ranging from $10 to $40 per month.
DISTRICT FOYER GALLERY 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca Art Exhibit: Works by painter and photographer Mauricio Villamil and origami by Joseph Wu will be on display until Sept. 15.
DISTRICT LIBRARY GALLERY 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. nvartscouncil.ca The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of paintings by Yue Baoyu until Aug. 4. The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition titled Huaca: Spirit of Place with artwork by Janet Strayer from Aug. 5-Sept. 29. Opening reception: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2-4 p.m.
FERRY BUILDING GALLERY 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Harmony Arts Festival - 25 Years, 25 Artists: Special curated exhibition featuring the works of 25 local artists in a collaborative project July 31-Aug. 9 to commemorate the legacy of excellence in the arts. Info: harmonyarts.ca.
Harmony Arts Festival - Harmony and Discord: A group exhibition featuring mixed media works July 31-Aug. 9, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in the tent outside the Ferry Building Gallery. Opening reception: Friday, July 31, 6 p.m. Info: harmonyarts.ca.
Harmony Arts Festival - ArtSpeaks: Talks, demonstrations, workshops, hands-on classes and multimedia presentations from Aug. 1 to 9 in the gallery and art tent. Most classes are free, but register in the Ferry Building Gallery office for any classes with a fee. Info: harmonyarts.ca.
GORDON SMITH GALLERY OF CANADIAN ART 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Wednesday-Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Adult admission by donation/children free. 604-998-8563 [email protected] Progression of Form Fundraising Exhibition: A solo exhibition of works by Robert Davidson will run until Aug. 29.
Gallery Tours: Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Registration required.
GRAFFITI CO. ART STUDIO 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Friday, 1:30-6:30 p.m. or by appointment. 604-980-1699 or [email protected]
JOHN LAWSON PARK Foot of 16th Street, West Vancouver.
Harmony Arts Festival - Bird Canopy: A hanging art installation created by community members of all ages using paint and multi media. The string of crows will be suspended above the crowds July 31-Aug. 9. Info: harmonyarts.ca.
RON ANDREWS COMMUNITY SPACE 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Near and Far-Inspiration from Home and Away: Landscape paintings by Christine Cowan, and 2D and 3D clay compositions by Estelle Liebenberg will be on display until Sept. 6.
SEYMOUR ART GALLERY 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com Shift: Oil paintings by visual artist Barbra Edwards and sculptural felt making by fibre artist Fiona Duthie will be on display until Aug. 8. Kinder Morgen Children of Tomorrow: Panoramic photographs intercepted with portraits of community members by Nancy Bleck will be on display from Aug. 12 to Sept. 12. Bleck and Tsleil Waututh Nation Coun. Charlene Aleck will be in conversation Sunday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. Reception: Sunday, Aug. 23, 3 p.m. Curator's Talk: Every Thursday at noon there will be a 20-minute curator's talk with background on the current show in the gallery.
SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Harmony Arts Festival - ArtSpeaks Showcase Exhibition: A collection of mixed media works by artists featured in the ArtSpeaks workshops and presentations will be on display from July 31 to Aug. 9. Opening reception: Friday, July 31, 6-7 p.m. Info: harmonyarts. ca.
Harmony Arts Festival - ArtSpeaks: Talks, demonstrations, workshops, hands-on classes and multimedia presentations from Aug. 1 to 9. Info: harmonyarts.ca.
Art of the Sacred Feminine: Maya Telford's acrylic paintings of symbolic representations of female divinity from various cultures will be on display from Aug. 11 to 30. Opening reception: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 6-7 p.m.
THE SPACE: AN ART GALLERY 6607 Royal St., West Vancouver. Exhibition: Work by featured artists Jolayne Devente and Stewart Stephenson will be on display until Aug. 28.
VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Sculptors' Society of BC Summer Exhibition: Sculptures by local artists including Golshan Massah of North Vancouver will be on display until Aug. 3.
WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca In the Gallery - Harmony Arts Retropesctive: An exhibition that celebrates 25 years of Harmony Arts through the changing design styles that have evolved as the festival has grown will run until Aug. 24.
WEST VANCOUVER MUNICIPAL HALL 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604-925-7290
WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-925-7295 westvancouvermuseum.ca From the Inside Out - Integrating Art and Architecture on the West Coast: An exhibition that examines the legacy of several influential artists and architects by showcasing their projects will run until Aug. 29.
Concerts CATES PARK 4000-block Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver. Concerts in Cates: Free outdoor concerts Saturdays until Aug. 29, 2-5 p.m. Each concert will feature three local bands and the final concert will showcase nine singer/songwriters. Schedule: Aug. 1, Dust Radish, Chic Soirée, Jenny Banai; Aug. 8, The Flying Fish Mongers, Lotus BC, Echo Nebraska; Aug. 15, Wallgrin, Chersea, Pedwell; Aug. 22, West of Memphis, Bre McDaniel, Fallbrigade; and Aug. 29, Vicky Sjohall, The Echos, CJ Nash, Sam Cave, Saul Chabot, Robynne Dreyer, KC Jones, Taboo Queen, Ranj Singh.
EDGEMONT VILLAGE 3000-block Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Summer Concert Series 2015: All concerts will run from 7 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and may be cancelled in the event of rain. Schedule: July 31, The Bobcats (classic rock). Info: northvanrec.com/publicationsand-resources/communityconcerts. aspx.
GARDEN STAGE Millennium Park, foot of 15th Street, West Vancouver. Harmony Arts Festival - Garden Concerts: Free daily outdoor performances. July 31 schedule: 5:45 p.m., David Graff and the Continental Grifters; 8:45 p.m., The Fab Fourever-Beatles Tribute. Aug. 1 schedule: 1 p.m., Payton Rector; 2:15 p.m., The Bottom Shelf Bourbon Trio; 3:30 p.m., Sweet Scarlet; 5:45 p.m., Adam Woodall Band; and 8:45 p.m., The Unified. Aug. 2 schedule: 1 p.m., Michelle Joly; 2:15 p.m., Nat Jay; 3:30 p.m., The Reid Jamieson Band; 5:45 p.m. Babe Gurr; and 8:45 p.m., Coco Jafro. Aug. 3 schedule: 1 p.m., The Land of Deborah; 2:15 p.m., Blake Havard; 3:30 p.m., Blackberry Wood; 5:45 p.m., Gary Comeau and the Voodoo All Stars; and 8:45 p.m., Madeline Merlo. Aug. 4 schedule: 12:30 p.m., The Hot Mammas; 5:45 p.m., Twin Kennedy; and 8:45 p.m., Jim Byrnes. Aug. 5 schedule: 1:30 p.m., Incanto (Opera Arias); 5:45 p.m., Dawn Pemberton; and 8:45 p.m., The Whiskeydicks. Aug. 6 schedule: 12:30 p.m., Slipped Disc; 5:45 p.m., Honest Woods Band; and 8:45 p.m., Side One. Aug. 7 schedule: 12:30 p.m., August; 5:45 p.m., Soulstream; and 8:45 p.m., The Tourist Company. Aug. 8 schedule: 1 p.m., Joey Clarkson; 2:15 p.m., Qristina and Quinn Bachand; 3:30 p.m., Nova Sol; 5:45 p.m., The Lion The Bear The Fox; and 8:45 p.m., Bodhi Jones. Aug. 9 schedule: 1 p.m., Pat Chessell; 2:15 p.m., Dante Hadden; 3:30 p.m., The Rakish Angles; 5:45 p.m., Tiller's Folly; and 8:45 p.m., Luisa Marshall as Tina Turner. Info: harmonyarts.ca.
LONSDALE QUAY 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. lonsdalequay.com SummerFest 2015: Free live concerts featuring a different music genre each week Sundays and holidays, 1-3 p.m. with an additional concert Aug. 3, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Schedule: Aug. 2, Fairfield Music Showcase (children music group); Aug. 3, Robyn and Ryleigh (folk-pop duo); Sherra Kelly and Michael (acoustic, folk, pop); Aug. 9, Bobs Lolo (kid's entertainers); Aug. 16, Steve Elliot as Elvis (American classic); Aug. 23, Apollo's Crush (RB, dance and funk); Aug. 30, The Emily Chambers Band (RB, blues, acoustic).
LYNN VALLEY VILLAGE PLAZA Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway, North Vancouver.
Summer Concert Series 2015: All concerts will run from 7 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and may be cancelled in the event of rain. Schedule: July 31, Terminal Station (blues rock); Aug. 7, The Dynamics (classic Motown); Aug. 14, Gastown Riot (50s rock); Aug. 21, Hot Lucy (rock); and Aug. 28, Adam Woodall Band (folk rock). Info: northvanrec. com/publications-and-resources/community-concerts.aspx.
PANORAMA PARK Deep Cove, North Vancouver. Summer Concert Series 2015: All concerts will run from 7 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and may be cancelled in the event of rain. Schedule: Aug. 7, Mazacote (Latin dance); Aug. 14, The Daytrippers (Beatles tribute); Aug. 21, Mostly Marley (reggae); and Aug. 28, Steel Toe Boots (country). Info: northvanrec.com/publicationsand-resources/communityconcerts. aspx.
PARK ROYAL SHOPPING CENTRE Park Royal South, West Vancouver. shopparkroyal.com The Summer Music Lounge: Saturdays and holidays, 1-5 p.m. and Sundays 1-3 p.m.at The Village, and weekends and holidays, 1-5 p.m. at The Plaza until Sept. 6, featuring a variety of live musical entertainment.
PARKGATE LIBRARY 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. 604-929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca Summer Music at the Library: Local musicians John Lyon and Friends will play tunes from the 1960s and more Wednesday, Aug. 19, 7-8 p.m.
SHIPBUILDERS' SQUARE Wallace Mews Road and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver.
Summer Sessions: A concert series on Saturdays with a support act from 7 to 8 p.m. and a headliner act from 8 to 10 p.m. Schedule: Aug. 1, Souled Out (soul and disco funk); Aug. 8, Mostly Marley (reggae); Aug. 15, Persons of Interest (Irish); Aug. 22, David James and Big River (Johnny Cash tribute); and Aug. 29, The Boom Booms (party Brazilian and rock). Info: cnv. org/summersessionslineup.
SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Classical Concert Series: The Rio Samaya Band will perform a fusion of flamenco, Spanish, South American and English folk music alongside reggae and rumba Thursday, Aug. 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $20/$15.
Classical Concert Series: Vino Forte will present a fusion of classical piano and flamenco guitar Thursday, Aug. 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $20/$15.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH 220 West Eighth St., North Vancouver.
Blueridge International Chamber Music Festival: A series of concerts that will include composer in residence Jordan Nobles until Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. Schedule: Aug. 1, From Here to Eternity. Admission: $20/$10.
Tickets: brownpapertickets. com/profile/1126156. Info: [email protected] or 604-779-6737.
WEST VANCOUVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STAGE John Lawson Park, foot of 16th Street, West Vancouver. Harmony Arts Festival - Sunset Concert Series: Free nightly outdoor performances at 7:30 p.m. Schedule: July 31, Me and Mae; Aug. 1, The Paperboys; Aug. 2, Winsome Kind; Aug. 3, Roy Forbes; Aug. 4, Highbar Gang; Aug. 5, The Boom Booms; Aug. 6, Mazacote; Aug. 7, John Reischman and The Jaybirds; Aug. 8, En Karma; and Aug. 9, Bobby Bruce's Nearly Neil and The Solitary Band. Info: harmonyarts.ca.
Theatre Harmony Arts Festival - The Kay Meek Centre Youth Conservatory: A special showcase performance of songs and excerpts from Fame and Shrek Saturday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m.
KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Aref-nameh: A musical play by the famous Iranian poet Iraj Mirza Saturday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $40/$32.
Clubs and pubs BEAN AROUND THE WORLD COFFEES/BEANS ON LONSDALE 1802 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-985-2326 Live Music every Thursday, 8 p.m.
CAFE ORSO 4316 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.
Dino DiNicolo will perform a solo show Sunday, Aug. 16, 4-7 p.m.
DEEP COVE BREWERY 170-2270 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. deepcovecraft.com Dino DiNicolo will perform a solo show Saturday, Aug. 22, 2-3:30 p.m.
HUGO'S RESTAURANT 5775 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-281-2111 Live Music every Saturday 7-9 p.m. Schedule: Aug. 1, Lotus BC (folk/rock); Aug. 8, Hot Devils (bluegrass); Aug. 15, HSB Trio, (folk/pop); Aug. 22 Mark Coghlan (folk/rock); and Aug. 29, Here and Now (pop/rock).
Flamenco Dancers will perform Friday, Aug. 7, 7-9 p.m. Open Mic Jam every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
JACK LONSDALE'S PUB 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-986-7333 Live Music: Every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.
QUEENS CROSS PUB 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. queenscross.com Adam Woodall will perform acoustic music every Sunday, 8-11 p.m.
THE RAVEN PUB 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. theravenpub.com
RED LION BAR GRILL 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. 604-926-8838 Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty will perform every Friday and Saturday starting at 7 p.m.
RUSTY GULL 175 East First St., North Vancouver.
Live Music Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley will perform every Sunday, 7 p.m.
SAILOR HAGAR'S BREW PUB 235 West First St., North Vancouver. 604-984-3087 Live Music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
TWO LIONS PUBLIC HOUSE 2601 Westview Dr., North Vancouver.
Adam Woodall will perform acoustic music every Wednesday, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
THE VILLAGE TAPHOUSE The Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver. 604-922-8882.
Adam Woodall will perform acoustic music every Thursday, 8-11 p.m.
WAVES COFFEE HOUSE 3050 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.
Other events BOSA THEATRE Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.
CAPILANO LIBRARY 3045 Highland Blvd., North
Vancouver. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.ca Now Playing at the Library: Tomorrowland (all ages) will be screened Thursday, Aug. 13, 6-8:30 p.m. and Hook (all ages) will show Saturday, Aug. 22, 2-4 p.m.
CHAPTERS Metrotown, Burnaby.
Book Signing: North Shore author Richard Goodfellow will launch his new book Collector of Secrets Saturday, Aug. 15, 2-6 p.m.
CIVIC PLAZA 14th Street and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver.
Family Movie Nights: Bring a blanket or picnic chairs for free outdoor family-friendly movies. Schedule: Aug. 7, 9 p.m., Big Hero 6 and Aug. 21, 8:30 p.m., Finding Nemo. Info: nvcl.ca.
FERRY BUILDING GALLERY 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Author Talks: Join Patrick Taylor for conversation and a reading from The Irish Country Doctor in Peace and at War Thursday, Aug. 6 2:30-4 p.m.
JOHN LAWSON PARK Foot of 16th Street, West Vancouver.
Harmony Arts Festival - Cinema in the Park: An outdoor movie experience at 9 p.m. Schedule: Aug. 1, The Princess Bride; Aug. 2, Big Hero 6; Aug. 3, Skyfall; Aug. 4, Casablanca; Aug. 5, Back to the Future; Aug. 6, The Theory of Everything; Aug. 7, Dirty Dancing; and Aug. 8, The Sandlot. Info: harmonyarts.ca.
KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com 3E Film Festival A community film festival highlighting themes of energy, environment and economics Aug. 10, 11, 17 and 18, 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets: Adults $20 or $60 festival pass/students $12 or $36 festival pass. Includes reception to follow featuring locally distilled drinks and canapes. 3efestival.org
PARKGATE LIBRARY 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. 604-929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca Now Playing at the Library: Chappie (adults) will be screened Friday, July 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Registration required.
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