GALLERIES

Ambleside Landing: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

Harmony Arts Festival -- Craft Market: One of a kind pottery, jewellery, textiles, paintings, photography, gifts, woodwork and more by B.C. artists, July 30-Aug. 2 and Aug. 6-8, Fridays, 4-8 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays and B.C. Day Monday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

Art in Public Places: District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall, 355 West Queens Rd. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil2@telus.net.

Paintings by Lori Sokoluk and custom designed handbags by Monica Alfreds will be on display until Aug. 25.

Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 604-903-3798 or www.artists4kidscom.

The Bakehouse: 2453 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Bakehouse in Edgemont Village: 1050 Queens Rd., North Vancouver.

B.C. Mills Museum at Lynn Headwater Park: 4900 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-224-5739.

Bellevue Gallery: 2475 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and outside gallery hours by appointment. Info: www.bellevuegallery.ca.

Binkley Sculpture Studios: 535 East First St., North Vancouver. Info: www.MichaelBinkley.com or 604-984-8574.

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.

Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1915. www.bucklandsoutherst.com.

Cafe´ for contemporary art: 140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Info: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail.com.

Capilano University: Maple Building, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.caroun.com, 778-372-0765 or artgallery@caroun.com.

Cedarview Lodge: 1200 Cedar Village Close, North Vancouver.

Chernoff Fine Art: 265 East Second Ave., Vancouver. Info: 604-681-8042 or info@chernofffineart.com. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday until 8 p.m. and Saturday, noon-5 p.m.

CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil6@telus.net. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

Call for Exhibition Proposals: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is currently accepting submissions for their winter/spring exhibition schedule. Deadline for submissions: Saturday, Aug. 21, 4:30 p.m. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil6@telus.net.

Rusty Guts: A collection of images from 14 local photographers of North Vancouver's once booming shipbuilding site in its rusty demise, July 16-Aug. 28. The work will be accompanied by historical shipyard artifacts. Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Open: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

As Dreamt, As Built: An exhibit of archival maps and plans of North Vancouver will be on display until July 31.

Delany's Coffee House: 2424 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-921-4466.

Harmony Arts Festival --Juried Group Show: A diverse mixed media show featuring work by renowned local artists. Works will also be shown at the West Vancouver library, West Vancouver Community Centre and Delany's Park Royal. These exhibitions will open at 6 p.m. on July 30 and run until Aug. 8, 10 a.m-8 p.m. daily. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

Delany's Coffee House: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver.

Harmony Arts Festival -- Juried Group Show: A diverse mixed media show featuring work by renowned local artists. Works will also be shown at the West Vancouver library, West Vancouver Community Centre and Delany's Dundarave. These exhibitions will open at 6 p.m. on July 30 and run until Aug. 8, 10 a.m-8 p.m. daily. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

The Elliott Louis Gallery: 258 East First Ave., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-736-3282.

Feast in the Village: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 778-340-2223.

Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7266 or www.ferrybuildinggallery.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Paints: A mixed media exhibition until July 25. Artists in attendance: Saturday, July 17, 2 p.m.

Harmony Arts Festival -- Showcase Exhibition: Works of ArtSpeaks artists and invited alumni artists will be on display. This exhibition will open at 6 p.m. on July 30 and run until Aug. 8, 10 a.m-8 p.m. daily. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

Harmony Arts Festival -- ArtsSpeaks and ArtDemos: Talks, demonstrations, workshops, hands-on classes and slide presentations. Dates, times, events and cost: July 31, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Plein Air Painters, free; July 31 and Aug. 1, noon-4 p.m., Art for the Planet, make eco-art from found and recycled objects, drop-in fee: $6; July 31, noon-2 p.m., Courting the Muse, a workshop which explores the sources of inspiration and creative energies, free; July 31, 2 p.m., Travel Photography Tips, free; Aug. 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Ikebana by Design, free; Aug. 1, 2-6 p.m., Painting the Harmony Canvas, free; Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Squamish Nation Carving Demo, free; Aug. 2, noon-2 p.m., Love on a Summer's Day, poetry and songs, free; Aug. 2, 2 p.m., painter Michael Tickner will share the evolution of style, free; Aug. 2, 3-4 p.m., How to Prepare for an Art Jury, free; Aug. 3, noon, Creating a Social Media Marketing Plan, free; Aug. 4, noon, To Giclee or Not Giclee?, how to create mixed media artwork using digital printing on canvas, free; Aug. 4, 2 p.m., Drawing as the Foundation of Painting, free; Aug. 5, noon, Learn to Paint with Watercolour, free; Aug. 5, 3-5 p.m., Paper Scupture, free; Aug. 6, noon-2 p.m., Working with What Gets in the Way, a workshop about what blocks creativity, free; Aug. 6, 2-4 p.m., Painting Light, free; Aug. 7, 3-5 p.m. Still Life in Acrylics, free; Aug. 7 and 8, noon-4 p.m., Hands-on Mosaics, drop-in fee: $6; Aug. 8, noon-2 p.m., Chinese Brush Painting Workshop, fee: $6, registration is required at the Ferry Building Gallery office; Aug. 8, 2 p.m., What's New in Digital Photography?, free; Aug. 8, 4 p.m., Exotic Fabrics of the World, free; Aug. 8, 2-5 p.m., An Afternoon with Three Printmakers, free and Aug. 8, 5 p.m., Painting on the Pier, demonstration, free. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

Harmony Arts Festival -- Grand Plein Air d'Art Challenge: A traditional three hour Plein Air painting competition where painters must originate, paint, complete and frame a piece of art that they create outdoors, Saturday, Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Works will be judged and prizes awarded. Registration fee: $35. Registration is now open at 604-925-7290. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

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.

Gallery Jones: 1531 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2233.

Vancouver Drawing Festival: Jane Woslak and Anselmos Swan's drawings will be on display, July 17-Aug. 7

Gallery YoYo: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-983-2896.

Graffiti Co. Art Studio: 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1-6 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-980-1699 or www.graffiticoart.com.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.kaymeekcentre.com.

Klee Wyck: 200 Keith Rd., West Vancouver. Info: www.nsartists.ca.

First Fridays: Paintings by artists from the North Shore Artists' Guild will be displayed on the first Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m.

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.

July Exhibition: Photography by William P. Stock and paintings by David Jamieson, Rachael Peters, Gigi Hoeller and Jane Armstong will be on display until July 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.

Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

Art in the Community: Watercolour portraits by Sandrine Pelissier will be on display until July 28.

North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3455 or www.nvcl.ca

North Vancouver Museum Gallery: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016.

Our People and Places: Archival photographs of local landscapes, the community and individuals, selected by Elders of the Squamish Community, will be on display until July 31.

North Vancouver -- Then and Now: An exhibit of historic photographs and modern photos of the same sites from Lonsdale Avenue to Deep Cove will be on display until Dec. 31.

North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver.

Pera Art Gallery: 413 West Hastings St., Vancouver. Info: 604-689-7372 or 604-689-7370.

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.

Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-7182.

Dog Days in the Mediterranean: Scott MacKenzie's photos of dogs by will be on display until July 18.

Imagenes de mi Pueblo -- Images of my Home Town: Ana Pedrero's black and white photos depicting Michoacan, Mexico will be on display, July 18-Aug. 15

Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1378. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: www.seymourartgallery.com.

Viewpoints: Recent works on paper and canvas by Ross Munro will be on display, until July 18.

Persona: A brother and sister collaboration by Tina and Jochen Schliessler will be showing from July 20 to Aug. 22. Opening reception: Tuesday, July 20, 7-9 p.m.

Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-5356.

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.

Harmony Arts Festival: The West Vancouver Senior Potters Club will be selling their wares on the back porch of the Silk Purse, July 31, Aug. 1, 7 and 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

Starfire Studio: 6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-5510 or www.starfireattheferries.com.

Tartooful: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 604-924-0122 or www.tartooful.com.

West Vancouver Community Centre: 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7270.

Harmony Arts Festival --Juried Group Show: A diverse mixed media show featuring work by renowned local artists. Works will also be shown at the West Vancouver library, Delany's Park Royal and Delany's Dundarave. These exhibitions will open at 6 p.m. on July 30 and run until Aug. 8, 10 a.m-8 p.m. daily. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.

Harmony Arts Festival --Juried Group Show: A diverse mixed media show featuring work by renowned local artists. Works will also be shown at the West Vancouver Community Centre, Delany's Park Royal and Delany's Dundarave. These exhibitions will open at 6 p.m. on July 30 and run until Aug. 8, 10 a.m-8 p.m. daily. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7295 or www.westvancouvermuseum.ca.

Master of the Instant: The works of photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson will be on display until Aug. 28.

Abstractions: Paintings by Lionel Thomas (1915-2005) will be on display until Aug. 28.

West Vancouver Recreation Centre: 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.

Winsor Gallery: 3025 Granville St., Vancouver. Info: 604-681-4870 or www.winsorgallery.com

CONCERTS

Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.

The Karim Family and Friends will perform a musical concert to raise funds to save the lives of abandoned newborns, Sunday, July 25, 2-4:30 p.m. Admission: $20 which includes a lunch at 1 p.m. Tickets: www.shahada.ca.

Edgemont Village: Highland and Edgemont Boulevards, North Vancouver.

Evenings in Edgemont: An outdoor music concert series, Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m. Dates and performers: July 16, The Paper Boys; July 23, Fab Fourever; July 30, Gary Comeau & the Voodoo Allstars; Aug. 6, Headwater; Aug. 13, The Bobcats; Aug. 20, The Dynamics and Aug. 27, California Calling. Info: www.edgemont-village.com.

Fountain Stage at Ambleside Landing: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

Harmony Arts Festival: The opening reception will take place Friday, July 30 at 6 p.m. featuring the gypsy jazz music of the Redboot Trio. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

Harmony Arts Festival -- Late Night Concerts: Evening concert performances at 9 p.m. Dates and performers: Aug. 4, Keith Bennett and David Sinclair and Aug. 5, Tangent featuring Linda Kidder and Rae Armour. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

Garden Stage: Argyle Avenue and 15th Street, West Vancouver.

Harmony Arts Festival -- Late Night Series: Evening weekend concert performances at 9 p.m. Sip beverages from the wine garden while viewing the show. Dates and performers: July 31, Jonas Shandel; Aug. 1, Shari Ulrich; Aug. 2, Babe Gurr; Aug. 6, Adam Woodall Band and Aug. 7, Jazz Divas featuring Jennifer Scott, Karin Plato and Kate Hammett-Vaughan. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

Harmony Arts Festival -- World Music: Music from around the globe, Aug. 7. Performers and times: Doug Towle, 1 p.m.; Shona Le Mottée and Tim Readman, 2 p.m.; Mariachi Los Dorados, 3 p.m. and Kow Kanda, 4 p.m. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

John Lawson Park: 750 17th St., West Vancouver.

Concerts by the Sea: A series of free concerts at 7 p.m. on select Fridays throughout the summer. Dates and performers: July 16, The Milleraires; July 23, The Adam Woodall Band; Aug. 13, Rosco; Aug. 20, Metropolitan Concert Band and Aug. 27, Wednesday Night At Ernies. Info: www.westvancouver.ca.

Harmony Arts Festival -- Sunset Concert Series: Nightly performances at 7:30 p.m. Dates and performers: July 30, Clumsy Lovers; July 31, La Candela; Aug. 1, Andrew Allen; Aug. 2, Redgy Blackout; Aug. 3, Just Singin' Round featuring Yvonne McSkimming, Mark James Fortin and Beverley Elliott; Aug. 4, Valdy; Aug. 5, Paul Pigat Boxcar Campfire; Aug. 6, Jaydee Bixby; Aug. 7, Dal Hothi & The Headlines and Aug. 8, Tambura Rasa. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

Harmony Arts Festival -- Youth Rock: Eight up-and -coming bands will perform, July 31 and Aug. 1, 1-5 p.m. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.

Lonsdale Quay Market: 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Info. wwwlonsdalequay.com.

Summerfest 2010: A concert series, every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Dates and performers: July 18, Headwater; July 25, VOC Soul Gospel Choir; Aug. 1, Familia; Aug. 8 Andrew Allen; Aug. 8, Willie & the Poor Boys; Aug. 15, Fandango ZZ; Aug. 22, Dr. Strangelove; Aug. 29, Ben Sigston and Sept. 5, Luisa Marshall as Tina Turner with the Hotlegz Dancers. Donations to Lions Gate Hospital Foundation will be accepted on site.

Lynn Valley Village Plaza: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

Live in Lynn Valley Concert Series 2010: Free outdoor concerts on Fridays at 7 p.m. Dates and performers: July 16, Smith & Jones; July 23, Sweetpea Swing Band; July 30, The Dynamics; Aug. 6, Jake and Elwood's Blues Brothers Revue; Aug. 13, Angela Kelman and the Polyester Philharmonic and Aug. 20, Fab Fourever.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Box office: 604-990-3474 or www.phtheatre.org.

Concert for Elusha: A benefit concert, Saturday, July 24, 7-9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Funds raised will go towards sending Elizabeth May to the Autism Treatment Centre of America. Admission: $20 for two tickets or $15 for one.

Queen Elizabeth Theatre Playhouse: Hamilton at Georgia, Vancouver. Tickets: Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444 or www.ticketmaster.ca.

Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1378.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.

London Lady: Pianist Grace Mo will perform a tribute to Chopin, Tuesday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12/$10.

Three Generations of Jazz: Members of the Arntzen family will perform a night of jazz, Tuesday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17/$15.

Immortal Beethoven: Violinist Yuel Yawney and pianist Karen Lee Morlang will perform a tribute to Beethoven, Thursday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

St. Andrew's United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.st-andrews-united.ca.

Concert for Elusha: A benefit concert, Saturday, Aug. 7, 7-9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Funds raised will go towards sending Elizabeth May to the Autism Treatment Centre of America. Admission: $20 for two tickets or $15 for one.

St. John's Anglican Church: 220 West Eighth St., North Vancouver.

Viva La Bella: A 28-voice youth choir from Czech Republic will be performing Saturday, July 17 at 7 p.m. Admission: $10. Tickets: 604-986-1151, stjohnnv@telus.net or at the door.

THEATRE

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com. or 604-913-3634.

Summer School Musical Theatre: A final wrap-up performance for School District 45 kids' program, Friday, July 16, 1 p.m. Free.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 604-990-3474 or www.phtheatre.org.

Grand Theft Improv: 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.

DANCE

Kay Meek Performing Arts Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Box office: 604-913-3634 or www.kaymeekcentre.com.

Tap, Hip Hop: A final wrap-up performance for School District 45 kids' program, Friday, July 23, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Free.

CLUBS AND PUBS

Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-2326. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m.

The Bowen Island Pub: 479 Trunk Rd., Bowen Island.

Dino Dinicolo will perform a jazz show with Uno Mas, Friday, July 30 at 9 p.m.

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 Eagles Club Starlight Room: 170 West Third St., North Vancouver.

Jack Lonsdale's Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7333.

Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.

Joe Fortes Restaurant: 777 Thurlow St., Vancouver. Adam Woodall plays every Saturday and Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-6556.

Fiesta Flamenco every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, tapas and wine, 6:30 p.m., music, 8:30 p.m.

Legion #118: 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver.

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: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2326.

Live jazz every Tuesday, 7 p.m.; live DJ Thursday to Sunday, 11 p.m.-3 a.m. The Adam Woodall Band performs every Wednesday from 9 p.m. to midnight.

Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.queenscross.com.

Rusty Gull: 175 East First St., North Vancouver.

Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m.

Sailor Hagar's Brew Pub: 235 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-3087. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saltaire Restaurant: 235 15th St., West Vancouver.

Live local jazz every Thursday. Taylor's Crossing: 1035 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7899.

Magician every Friday and Sunday, 5 p.m. Children are welcome.

Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver.

The Celtic Medley String Player's Showcase comes to Waves the first Saturday of every month, 8-10 p.m. Free. Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604-985-5646.

Wired Bean: 102-200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver.

Info: 604-904-1319 or www.myspace.com/wiredbeanshowcase.

Live acoustic music Saturdays at 8 p.m. Admission by donation.

OTHER EVENTS

Ambleside Park: Marine Drive and Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver.

SFU Philosophers' Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion, Wednesday, July 28, 7 p.m. Topic: Context and perception. Admission: $5. Meet at the concession stand and if it is raining the meeting will be moved to a nearby café.

John Lawson Park: 750 17th St., West Vancouver.

Harmony Arts Festival -- Cinema in the Park: An outdoor movie experience at 9 p.m. Dates and movies: July 30, Everything's Coming Up Rosie (short film) and Shall We Dansu (feature film) and Aug. 6, Midnight Ballet and Circle Maker (short films) and Coraline (feature film). Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

Harmony Arts Festival -- Portraits by the Sea: Professional photographers will be taking pictures in an outdoor studio, July 30-Aug. 8. Fee: $150. Advanced booking and details: 604-925-7268. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

Harmony Arts Festival -- Studio Tours: Be your own guide and grab a tour map and watch some of the North Shore's artists at work, up close and personal, in their own studios, Aug. 1-8, noon-5 p.m. Maps are available at any festival information area or on the website. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

E-mail information for your North Shore event to listings@nsnews.com.