Calendar
GALLERIES
B.C. Mills Museum at Lynn Headwater Park: 4900 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-224-5739.
Visit this historic site featuring artifacts from the North Shore’s early logging and mining history until Sept. 13.
Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1915. www.bucklandsoutherst.com.
New works by Ieva Baklane, Fu Gu, Rita Monaco and Morgan Dunnet are on display until June 19.
Cafe? for contemporary art: 140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Info: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail.com.
The Sinixt Don’t Make Totem Poles Either — Public, Art, Memory: An exhibition of works by Scott August and Steven Hubert runs until June 7.
CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil@telus.net. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
Water Studies: View the works of over 25 photographic artists with their creative pictures of water, until June 13. Artists’ talk: Saturday, May 23, 1-3 p.m.
Art Rental Week: View over 300 pieces of original artwork representing 100 artists, May 26-30. Rental prices: $8-$35 per month.
Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Open: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same: The work of North Shore cartoonist David Alavoine will be on display until February, 2010. Alavoine’s work was originally published between 1965 and 1979 in the North Shore Citizen. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016.
Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7266. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays.
From the Same Earth: Pottery by Ray and Bev Niebergall, Tim Niebergall and Carlie Sanford along with paintings by Jane Armstong and Lil Chrzan, will be on display until June 7. Artists’ talk: Saturday, May 23, 2 p.m.
The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 604-947-2454 or www.biac.ca. Hours: Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m.
Retrospective: An exhibition of 30 years of narrative work by Bowen Island artist Bill Hoopes runs until May 24.
Leighdon Studio Gallery: 190 West Third Ave., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 604-875-0029 or www.leighdon.ca.
World on Fire: West Vancouver artist Nicola Morgan’s new paintings can be viewed until May 30.
Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: www.lynnmourgallery.com or 604-929-4001. Gallery hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Contemporary and abstract paintings by Gordon Oliver, Robert Botlak and Gary W. Eder.
North Vancouver Museum Gallery: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016.
North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver.
Let’s Talk History: Enjoy a free guided tour of the museum and have your children create their own cartoon craft, Sundays at 2 p.m.
Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.
Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m., Thursday, noon-8 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or www.presentationhousegall.com.
Phot(o)bjects: Organized by Bob Nickas featuring Alan Belcher, Jennifer Bolande, Walead Beshty, Gil Blank, Trisha Donnelly, Roe Ethridge, Guyton Walker, Rachel Harrison, Robert Heinecken, Matt Keegan, Annette Kelm, Carter Mull, Louise Lawler, Torbjorn Rodland, Alex Rose, Sam Samore, Wolfgang Tillmans, Josh Tonsfeldt, Sara VanDerBeek, B. Wurtz, until June 7.
Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver.Info: 604-980-7182.
Take Another Look: Local landscape scenes and floral renditions done in pastel on archival paper by Brenda Cross and Colleen Cosgrove will be on display until June 14.
Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1378. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
Textile Arts Grad Show: The work of graduate students from Capilano University will be on display, until May 29.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Flower Fusion: An exhibit of floral works in oil by artist Michelle Lan to celebrate Asian heritage month, until May 31.
West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th Street, West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Art in the Hall: Hans Breuer’s recent works of oil paintings on canvas will be on display until July 10.
West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
North Star: View paintings on paper, wood and canvas by Lyle Wilson until May 30.
CONCERTS
Bourbon: 50 West Cordova St., Vancouver.
Rockers The Senticsphere will launch their new album, Day One, Saturday, May 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $13.
Kay Meek Performing Arts Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
Chantal Kreviazuk and guest musician Kevin Fox will perform a benefit concert for the Kay Meek Centre and Artistic Excellence and Youth Opportunity Through the Performing Arts, Saturday, May 23, reception 7:30 p.m. and concert 8:30 p.m. Admission: $195/$175.
Festival on the Lake Concerto Gala: Six young piano winners will perform with the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra, Sunday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20.
Ain’t Nothin’ Better than Broadway: Burstin’ with Broadway will be performing, Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Admission: $23/$18. Info: www.burstinwithbroadway.com.
Mt. Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.mtseymourunited.com.
Chamber Music Concert: Pro Nova Ensemble will be performing with guest pianist Rosemary O’Connor, Sunday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 604-926-5106.
North Lonsdale United Church: 3380 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.
Songs for Africa: The Shirleys, an all female acapella septet and Vocomotion, a vocal trio, perform Friday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. This is a fundraising concert for the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers Campaign. Tickets: $15/$10/$1. Info: 604-988-1033.
Songs From Around the World: Carousel Chorus will be performing, Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: suggested donation $12.
North Shore Unitarian Church: 370 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-1621 or www.nsuc.ca.
Chamber Music Concert: Pro Nova Ensemble will be performing with guest pianist Rosemary O’Connor, Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 604-926-5106.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Box office: 604-990-3474 or www.phtheatre.org.
Latin Passion: This fourth annual fundraising gala features a concert with Sal Ferreras, Celso Machado and John Reischman, Friday, May 22. Tickets: $60. A silent auction begins at 7 p.m.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Musings: Pianist Jan Rooks and clarinetist Erika Block will perform a concert of classics and light jazz, Thursday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12/$10.
Duke Ellington Tribute: Dee Daniels will perform this concert, Thursday, May 28, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17/$15.
St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church: 1022 Nelson St., Vancouver.
From Shadow to Light: The North Shore Unitarian Church Choir will be performing at this event, Saturday, May 30 at 8 p.m. Guest performers include Jane Mortifee, Shari Ulrich, Lynn Williams, Frank Vitz and Kathryn Nicholson. Funds raised go to the Cottage Farm Society, a therapeutic community whose mission is to help young people suffering from mental illness. Admission: $20 for the concert only or $50 for the concert and reception afterwards. Tickets: 604-926-1621.
St. David’s United Church: 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver.
Viva Vivaldi: The Laudate Singers with violinist Nancy DiNovo and an ensemble of Baroque instrumentalists celebrate spring, Friday, May 22, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25/$20. Reservations required. Info: info@laudatesingers.com.
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church: 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Info: 604-924-9937.
Jazz Vespers: The reVive vocal ensemble perform swing and world music, Sunday, May 31 at 4 p.m.
West Vancouver Arena: 786 22nd St., West Vancouver.
Cabaret Cuba: This 14th annual big band fundraiser to support the West Vancouver Youth Band will take place Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $40. Tickets: tickets@westvanyouthband.ca or at the West Vancouver Community Centre.
THEATRE
Collingwood School Morven Theatre: 70 Morven Dr., West Vancouver. 7 Stories: Students perform this play about a man standing on the ledge of the seventh floor of a building debating whether or not to jump, May 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-929-3200 or www.DeepCoveStage.com.
Office Hours: A comedy by playwright Norm Foster, Wednesdays through Saturdays, until May 23 at 8 p.m. Admission: $18/$15. Tickets: www.FirstImpressionsTheatre.com or 604-929-9456.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Box office: 604-990-3474. Info: www.phtheatre.org.
Grand Theft Impro: An improv sketch show that uses audiences suggestions to create 90 minutes of stories, scenes, songs and comedic chaos, every Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10.
Dave Morris — Confessions of a Storyteller: In this one man improvised storytelling show, Morris will draw inspiration from the audience and his own life for this performance, Saturday, May 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $12/$10.
St. Martin’s Church Hall: 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver.
The Hysterical History of the Trojan War: SMP dramatic Society Youth presents this play, May 29 and 30, at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m. Proceeds go to the North Shore Youth Safe House. Admission: $10/$5. Tickets: 604-767-0665 or smpdramatics.com.
Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633. Info: www.northvanplayers.ca.
Moon Over Buffalo: A comedy about a theatrical couple, May 29-30, June 3-6, June 10-13 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $16/$14/$8.
DANCE
Massey Theatre: 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: www.masseytheatre.com or 604-521-5050.
Tap That: West Coast Tap Dance Collective presents the seventh annual tap day celebration, Sunday, May 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15. Info: www.westcoasttapdance.com.
CLUBS AND PUBS
Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-2326. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m. Dino DiNicolo performs, June 18.
Brewster’s Coffee: 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-9820.
The Bridge Between Pub: 1970 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1834. Live music every night.
Jack Lonsdale’s Pub: Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. at 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7333.
La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-6556.
Fiesta Flamenco every Friday and Saturday, tapas and wine, 6:30 p.m., music, 8:30 p.m.
The LW Club: 1515 Barrow St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-253-7141 or www.lynnwoodinn.com. Doors: 9 p.m.
Open mic every Wednesday hosted by White Lies.
Memphis Blues: 1629 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-3699. Live blues every weekend.
Ocean Club Restaurant and Lounge: Live jazz every Tuesday, 7 p.m.; live DJ Thursday to Sunday, 11 p.m.-3 a.m. at 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2326.
Rusty Gull: 175 East First St., North Vancouver.
Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m.
Dino DiNicolo performs a solo show at 7:30 p.m. and hosts jam night until 11 p.m., Thursday, May 28.
Sailor Hagar’s Brew Pub: Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at 235 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-3087.
Saltaire Restaurant: Live local jazz every Thursday at 235 15th St., West Vancouver.
Taylor’s Crossing: Magician every Friday and Sunday, 5 p.m. at 1035 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Children are welcome. Info: 604-986-7899.
Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.
Wired Bean: 102-200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver.
Live acoustic music Saturdays at 8 p.m. Admission by donation.
OTHER EVENTS
The West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr.
SFU Philosophers’ Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion, Thursday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. Topic: Which words of wisdom would be accepted by virtually all world cultures? Admission: $5. Info: 778-782-5215.
— Compiled by Pamela Stone and Debbie Caldwell
E-mail information for your North Shore event to listings@nsnews.com.
B.C. Mills Museum at Lynn Headwater Park: 4900 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-224-5739.
Visit this historic site featuring artifacts from the North Shore’s early logging and mining history until Sept. 13.
Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1915. www.bucklandsoutherst.com.
New works by Ieva Baklane, Fu Gu, Rita Monaco and Morgan Dunnet are on display until June 19.
Cafe? for contemporary art: 140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Info: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail.com.
The Sinixt Don’t Make Totem Poles Either — Public, Art, Memory: An exhibition of works by Scott August and Steven Hubert runs until June 7.
CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil@telus.net. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
Water Studies: View the works of over 25 photographic artists with their creative pictures of water, until June 13. Artists’ talk: Saturday, May 23, 1-3 p.m.
Art Rental Week: View over 300 pieces of original artwork representing 100 artists, May 26-30. Rental prices: $8-$35 per month.
Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Open: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same: The work of North Shore cartoonist David Alavoine will be on display until February, 2010. Alavoine’s work was originally published between 1965 and 1979 in the North Shore Citizen. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016.
Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7266. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays.
From the Same Earth: Pottery by Ray and Bev Niebergall, Tim Niebergall and Carlie Sanford along with paintings by Jane Armstong and Lil Chrzan, will be on display until June 7. Artists’ talk: Saturday, May 23, 2 p.m.
The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 604-947-2454 or www.biac.ca. Hours: Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m.
Retrospective: An exhibition of 30 years of narrative work by Bowen Island artist Bill Hoopes runs until May 24.
Leighdon Studio Gallery: 190 West Third Ave., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Info: 604-875-0029 or www.leighdon.ca.
World on Fire: West Vancouver artist Nicola Morgan’s new paintings can be viewed until May 30.
Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: www.lynnmourgallery.com or 604-929-4001. Gallery hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Contemporary and abstract paintings by Gordon Oliver, Robert Botlak and Gary W. Eder.
North Vancouver Museum Gallery: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016.
North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver.
Let’s Talk History: Enjoy a free guided tour of the museum and have your children create their own cartoon craft, Sundays at 2 p.m.
Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.
Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m., Thursday, noon-8 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or www.presentationhousegall.com.
Phot(o)bjects: Organized by Bob Nickas featuring Alan Belcher, Jennifer Bolande, Walead Beshty, Gil Blank, Trisha Donnelly, Roe Ethridge, Guyton Walker, Rachel Harrison, Robert Heinecken, Matt Keegan, Annette Kelm, Carter Mull, Louise Lawler, Torbjorn Rodland, Alex Rose, Sam Samore, Wolfgang Tillmans, Josh Tonsfeldt, Sara VanDerBeek, B. Wurtz, until June 7.
Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver.Info: 604-980-7182.
Take Another Look: Local landscape scenes and floral renditions done in pastel on archival paper by Brenda Cross and Colleen Cosgrove will be on display until June 14.
Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1378. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
Textile Arts Grad Show: The work of graduate students from Capilano University will be on display, until May 29.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Flower Fusion: An exhibit of floral works in oil by artist Michelle Lan to celebrate Asian heritage month, until May 31.
West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th Street, West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Art in the Hall: Hans Breuer’s recent works of oil paintings on canvas will be on display until July 10.
West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
North Star: View paintings on paper, wood and canvas by Lyle Wilson until May 30.
CONCERTS
Bourbon: 50 West Cordova St., Vancouver.
Rockers The Senticsphere will launch their new album, Day One, Saturday, May 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $13.
Kay Meek Performing Arts Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
Chantal Kreviazuk and guest musician Kevin Fox will perform a benefit concert for the Kay Meek Centre and Artistic Excellence and Youth Opportunity Through the Performing Arts, Saturday, May 23, reception 7:30 p.m. and concert 8:30 p.m. Admission: $195/$175.
Festival on the Lake Concerto Gala: Six young piano winners will perform with the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra, Sunday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20.
Ain’t Nothin’ Better than Broadway: Burstin’ with Broadway will be performing, Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Admission: $23/$18. Info: www.burstinwithbroadway.com.
Mt. Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.mtseymourunited.com.
Chamber Music Concert: Pro Nova Ensemble will be performing with guest pianist Rosemary O’Connor, Sunday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 604-926-5106.
North Lonsdale United Church: 3380 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.
Songs for Africa: The Shirleys, an all female acapella septet and Vocomotion, a vocal trio, perform Friday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. This is a fundraising concert for the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers Campaign. Tickets: $15/$10/$1. Info: 604-988-1033.
Songs From Around the World: Carousel Chorus will be performing, Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: suggested donation $12.
North Shore Unitarian Church: 370 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-1621 or www.nsuc.ca.
Chamber Music Concert: Pro Nova Ensemble will be performing with guest pianist Rosemary O’Connor, Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 604-926-5106.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Box office: 604-990-3474 or www.phtheatre.org.
Latin Passion: This fourth annual fundraising gala features a concert with Sal Ferreras, Celso Machado and John Reischman, Friday, May 22. Tickets: $60. A silent auction begins at 7 p.m.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Musings: Pianist Jan Rooks and clarinetist Erika Block will perform a concert of classics and light jazz, Thursday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12/$10.
Duke Ellington Tribute: Dee Daniels will perform this concert, Thursday, May 28, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17/$15.
St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church: 1022 Nelson St., Vancouver.
From Shadow to Light: The North Shore Unitarian Church Choir will be performing at this event, Saturday, May 30 at 8 p.m. Guest performers include Jane Mortifee, Shari Ulrich, Lynn Williams, Frank Vitz and Kathryn Nicholson. Funds raised go to the Cottage Farm Society, a therapeutic community whose mission is to help young people suffering from mental illness. Admission: $20 for the concert only or $50 for the concert and reception afterwards. Tickets: 604-926-1621.
St. David’s United Church: 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver.
Viva Vivaldi: The Laudate Singers with violinist Nancy DiNovo and an ensemble of Baroque instrumentalists celebrate spring, Friday, May 22, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25/$20. Reservations required. Info: info@laudatesingers.com.
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church: 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Info: 604-924-9937.
Jazz Vespers: The reVive vocal ensemble perform swing and world music, Sunday, May 31 at 4 p.m.
West Vancouver Arena: 786 22nd St., West Vancouver.
Cabaret Cuba: This 14th annual big band fundraiser to support the West Vancouver Youth Band will take place Saturday, May 30 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $40. Tickets: tickets@westvanyouthband.ca or at the West Vancouver Community Centre.
THEATRE
Collingwood School Morven Theatre: 70 Morven Dr., West Vancouver. 7 Stories: Students perform this play about a man standing on the ledge of the seventh floor of a building debating whether or not to jump, May 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-929-3200 or www.DeepCoveStage.com.
Office Hours: A comedy by playwright Norm Foster, Wednesdays through Saturdays, until May 23 at 8 p.m. Admission: $18/$15. Tickets: www.FirstImpressionsTheatre.com or 604-929-9456.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Box office: 604-990-3474. Info: www.phtheatre.org.
Grand Theft Impro: An improv sketch show that uses audiences suggestions to create 90 minutes of stories, scenes, songs and comedic chaos, every Sunday at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10.
Dave Morris — Confessions of a Storyteller: In this one man improvised storytelling show, Morris will draw inspiration from the audience and his own life for this performance, Saturday, May 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $12/$10.
St. Martin’s Church Hall: 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver.
The Hysterical History of the Trojan War: SMP dramatic Society Youth presents this play, May 29 and 30, at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m. Proceeds go to the North Shore Youth Safe House. Admission: $10/$5. Tickets: 604-767-0665 or smpdramatics.com.
Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633. Info: www.northvanplayers.ca.
Moon Over Buffalo: A comedy about a theatrical couple, May 29-30, June 3-6, June 10-13 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $16/$14/$8.
DANCE
Massey Theatre: 735 Eighth Ave., New Westminster. Tickets: www.masseytheatre.com or 604-521-5050.
Tap That: West Coast Tap Dance Collective presents the seventh annual tap day celebration, Sunday, May 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15. Info: www.westcoasttapdance.com.
CLUBS AND PUBS
Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-2326. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m. Dino DiNicolo performs, June 18.
Brewster’s Coffee: 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-9820.
The Bridge Between Pub: 1970 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1834. Live music every night.
Jack Lonsdale’s Pub: Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. at 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7333.
La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-6556.
Fiesta Flamenco every Friday and Saturday, tapas and wine, 6:30 p.m., music, 8:30 p.m.
The LW Club: 1515 Barrow St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-253-7141 or www.lynnwoodinn.com. Doors: 9 p.m.
Open mic every Wednesday hosted by White Lies.
Memphis Blues: 1629 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-3699. Live blues every weekend.
Ocean Club Restaurant and Lounge: Live jazz every Tuesday, 7 p.m.; live DJ Thursday to Sunday, 11 p.m.-3 a.m. at 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2326.
Rusty Gull: 175 East First St., North Vancouver.
Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m.
Dino DiNicolo performs a solo show at 7:30 p.m. and hosts jam night until 11 p.m., Thursday, May 28.
Sailor Hagar’s Brew Pub: Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at 235 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-3087.
Saltaire Restaurant: Live local jazz every Thursday at 235 15th St., West Vancouver.
Taylor’s Crossing: Magician every Friday and Sunday, 5 p.m. at 1035 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Children are welcome. Info: 604-986-7899.
Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.
Wired Bean: 102-200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver.
Live acoustic music Saturdays at 8 p.m. Admission by donation.
OTHER EVENTS
The West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr.
SFU Philosophers’ Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion, Thursday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. Topic: Which words of wisdom would be accepted by virtually all world cultures? Admission: $5. Info: 778-782-5215.
— Compiled by Pamela Stone and Debbie Caldwell
E-mail information for your North Shore event to listings@nsnews.com.
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