GALLERIES
Artemis Gallery: 104C4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: TuesdaySunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca.
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.
B.C. Mills Museum at Lynn Headwater Park: 4900 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 6042245739.
B.C. Binning Residence: 2968 Mathers Cres., West Vancouver. Info: 6047332313 or www.conservancy. bc.ca.
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: 6049259820.
BrushStrokes Gallery:
Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Hours: Sunday, 11: 30 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, 11: 30 a.m.-6: 30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11: 30 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: www.nsartists.ca.
Members of The North Shore Artists' Guild display a variety of original art including oil paintings, watercolours, acrylics and mixed media on an ongoing basis with new works every month.
Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1915. www. bucklandsoutherst.com.
Cafe for Contemporary Art: 140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@ gmail.com.
Caretakers of Wonder: An exhibition by Mira and Derek Hunter will run until July 18. Capilano Library: 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 6049874471 or .
Capilano University: Maple Building, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.
Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or [email protected]. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.
Casa Del Caffe: 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-983-2233.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. centennialtheatre.com.
CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-6844 or www. nvartscouncil.ca. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
Slippage: An exhibition that will feature artists Sean Mills, Christopher Donnelly and Merrell Gerber will run until July 14.
Art Rental Show: Tired of your current artwork? Want to spruce up your home? Need some inspiration on your walls at work? The Art Rental Show features more than 400 pieces of original artwork created by local artists. Pieces range from $10 to $40 per month. From July 20 to Aug. 8. Opening reception: July 19, 7-9 p.m.
Gift Box Showcase: The summer is a great time to visit the Gift Box, two display cases dedicated to local artisans.
Call for artists: the North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking artists for a themed exhibition called "Sans Brush." This exhition will celebrate the unconventional process of creating paintings without using a brush. For more info, visit www.nvartscouncil.ca.
Civic Plaza: 14th Street and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver.
Summer Artisan Craft Fairs: Local artisans and crafters will display and sale their handcrafted items July 21, 22, Aug. 18 and 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Coastal Patterns Gallery: 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Hours: WednesdaySunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604762-4623, 778-997-9408 or www.coastalpatternsgallery. com.
Cove Creek Gallery: 4349 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.
David Pirrie Studio: 1210 Arborlynn Dr., North Vancouver. Info: www. davidpirrie.com.
David Neel Gallery: 104 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. Info: 6049889215, www.davidneel.com.
Grand Opening on July 7 will begin with a traditional blessing ceremony and dancing at 6 p.m., followed by refreshments and a chance to win a $750 silver and gold bracelet.
Delany's Coffee House: 2424 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 6049214466.
Delany's Coffee House: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver.Cas
District Foyer Gallery: 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours:
Monday-Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. Info: 604-988-6844 or www.nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of masks by Meghan Carich and photography by Thom Harvey Kline until July 24. District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www. nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present paintings by Druh Ireland until Aug. 14. 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: 604-925-7290 or www. ferrybuildinggallery.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays.
The Magic of Photography: the work of Francine Drouin, Nick Meissner and Nancy Ricker will be on display until July 8.
Nature by Design: Mosaics and paintings by Liz Calvin and Rod Gildersleeve will be on display July 10-29. Opening reception: Tuesday, July 10, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, July 14, 2 p.m.
Painter's Landing: Local artists will work, exhibit and sell art on the grass areas adjoining the Ferry Building Gallery 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily until Oct. 31. Permit applications: email gallery@ westvancouver.ca. Info: 604-925-7266.
The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 604-947-2454 or www.biac.ca. Hours: FridaySunday, noon-4 p.m.
Gallery Jones: 1531 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2233.
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: 30-6: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-980-1699 or www.gcartstudio@shaw. ca.
Horseshoe Bay Area: West Vancouver.
Horseshoe Bay Art Walk: Local painters, potters and textile artists will display and sale their work Sunday, July 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The route can be done on foot in 45 minutes or on a free shuttle bus from Gleneagles Community Centre, every half hour, that will circle to all artists' locations. Info and map:
www.horseshoebayartwalk. com.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www. kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
On Our Walls - Happiness Reigns: Gordon Davis' paintings will be on display until July 16.
Lions Bay Art Gallery: 350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Gallery hours: MondaySunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: www.lionsbayartgallery.com or 604-921-7865.
Featuring established and upcoming artists.
Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 301-1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: www.nsartists.ca/garyeder 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.
The Music Bo 1564 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.
Mystic Mask Art Studio: 319 West 28th St., North Vancouver.
North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3455 or www.nvcl.ca.
Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Nov. 18.
North Vancouver Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or www. northvanmuseum.ca.
Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Nov. 18.
North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-987-5612 or www.northvanmuseum.ca.
Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Nov. 18.
North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver.
Prescott Presentation Centre: 1133 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: noon-5 p.m.
Double Take: A Chester Fields youth photo exhibit will run until June 30.
Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.
Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or www.presentationhousegall.com.
Phantasmagoria: A group photography exhibition showcasing new works by emerging Vancouver artists will run until July 22.
Presentation House Satellite Gallery: 560 Seymour St., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Info: www.satellitegallery.ca.
Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-7182.
Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: 604-924-1378 or www.seymourartgallery.com.
Fireworks: An exhibition that focuses on works that involve the use of heat and fire in the process of their creation will run until Aug. 6. Artist talks: July 15, 22 and 29 at 2 p.m.
Painting Draw to Support SAG: A draw for an original framed oil painting titled Red Grove by Ross Penhall valued at $4500. Tickets are $5 or three for $10 and available at the gallery. The draw will take place Aug. 7. Investigations: Artist Jeanne Krabbendam shows alongside three artists she works alongside at Coast Mental Health's Art Room. Norm Chodirker, david, and Leef Evans have all overcome their adversity and use their art to investigate their urban environments. Aug. 7-Sept. 2.
Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Studio visits by appointment. Info: 604-922-5356 or www.sheltonart.com.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Shadow Path: Deirdre McNeill's oil and acrylic paintings will be on display until July 8.
Flamenco Sketches: Gregg Simpson's abstract paintings and pastels inspired by flamenco dancers will be on display July 10-29. Opening reception: Tuesday, July 10, 6-8 p.m.
Kim Braithwaite: Kim Braithwaite is a photographer enthralled by the architecture and personality of our global community. Aug. 21-19. Opening reception: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6-8 p.m.
Space Emmarts Studio: 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-375-0694 or www.emmarts.ca.
Show and Sale: The first Saturday of each month noon-5 p.m. Starfire Studio: 6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-5510 or www.starfireattheferries.com.
Studio Art Gallery at Capilano University: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Studio 195 Gallery: 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 2-5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment. Info: 604-209-1197.
Wisdom Made Visible: A group art exhibit of two and three dimensional work will run until July 7. Closing reception: Saturday, July 7, noon-5 p.m.
First Saturdays: Community artists will open their studios the first Saturday of every month, noon-5 p.m.
Tartooful: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 604-924-0122 or www.tartooful.com.
Waterfront Park: 200 Block West Esplanade, North Vancouver.
Summer Artisan Craft Fairs: Local artisans and crafters will display and sale their handcrafted items Sunday, July 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.
In the Gallery: Selected pieces from the 2012 grad show of the Capilano University Textile Arts program will be on display until July 31.
West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7290.
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.
The New Design Gallery - On the Frontier 1955-1966: A chronicle of the important role the New Design Gallery played in advancing modernism in the region through historical documentation, photographs and artwork will run until Sept. 15. Admission by donation.
CONCERTS
Brackendale Art Gallery Theatre Teahouse: 41950 Government Rd., Brackendale. Info: www. brackendaleartgallery.com or 604-898-3333. Legendary B.C. folk group Pied Pumkin play July 26 at 8 p.m.
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www. capilanou.ca/nscucentre.
Cates Park: 200 block of Dollarton Highway.
MUSart Cultural Society: Free local concerts in Cates Park from July 14 to Aug. 25. Schedule: July 14, Dubai, This is the Shoes, Sherpa Crushing Load; July 21, Derrival, Wintercoast, Niska Napoleon, July 28, Passing Clouds, Hunger City, Catlow, Aug. 4, Jason and the Diatonics, Some X6 Band, Mary's Gunns, Aug. 18, Tommy Alto, Paul Filek, Man Chat, Aug. 25, Norrine Braun, Robert Hubele, Pamela Tessman, Jody Quine, Snowdon, Foxxy Faith, Alexabdria Maillot, Jassica Beach, Magic Pixie Dream Girls.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Concert: Live in Vancouver with Nasrin Asgari, Shirin Asgari and Hooman Khalatbari (soprano and piano). Aug. 25, 8 p.m.
Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: lindabates@shaw. ca or 604-929-4019.
Edgemont Village: Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver.
Evenings in Edgemont: A free summer concert series every Friday evening, July 6-Aug. 24, 7-9 p.m. Schedule: July 6, Sweet Pea Swing Band; July 13, Three Row Barley; July 20, Adam Woodall; July 27, The Dynamics; Aug. 3, Headwater; Aug. 10, Steel Toe Boots; Aug. 17, The Bobcats and Aug. 24, Charlotte Diamond.
Highlands United Church: 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.
Cool Summer Jazz: Featuring Cat Toren on piano, Lennart Heyndels on bass and Nathan Ellman on drums. July 8, 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
Lonsdale Quay: 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Info: www.lonsdalequay.com.
SummerFest - Concert Sundays: Local talent will perform every Sunday and holiday Mondays, until Sept. 2, 1-3 p.m. Schedule: July 8, The Boom Booms; July 15, The Oh Wells; July 22, The Left; July 29, Redgy Blackout; Aug. 5, Kyprios and The Chaperones; Aug. 6, Acres of Lions; Aug. 12, Dominique Fricot; Aug. 19, Rococode; Aug. 26, Steph Macpherson and Sept. 2, Wassabi Collective. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
Lynn Valley Village Plaza: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.
Live in Lynn Valley: A free summer concert series every Friday
evening, July 6-Aug. 24, 7-9 p.m. Schedule: July 6, The Adam Woodall Band; July 13, Smith and Jones; July 20, Gary Comeau & The Voodoo Allstars; July 27, The Matinee; Aug. 3, Jake & Elwood's Blues Brothers Revue; Aug. 10, Souled Out; Aug. 17, Rumba Calzada and Aug. 24, House Party.
Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.
Friday Night Live: A weekly series with improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7: 30 p.m. Mentalist/magician Lon Mandrake will perform June 29. Admission by donation.
Panorama Park: Deep Cove, North Vancouver.
Concerts in the Cove: A free summer concert series every Friday evening, July 13-Aug. 17, 7-9 p.m. Schedule: July 13, Rosco; July 20, The Bobcats; July 27, Rumba Calzada; Aug. 3, Three Row Barley; Aug. 10, Mostly Marley and Aug. 17, Gary Comeau & The Voodoo Allstars.
Presentation House
Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: www.phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
Jazz at Presentation House Studio: A weekly series embracing the full spectrum of jazz and improvised music Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door.
Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-924-1378 or www. seymourartgallery.com.
Shipbuilders' Square: 105 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver.
Party-at-the Pier: A free concert featuring the Lions Gate Sinfonia will take place Saturday, July 14 at 7: 30 p.m. There will be a variety of entertainment Sunday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Concerts in the Square will feature contemporary recording artists and cultural performers. Concert dates: Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, 26.
Call for Musicians and Fine Artists: Performers and artists interested in participating in the upcoming Concerts in the Square and Art on the Pier are invited to contact producer John Donnelly & Associates at info@ donnellyevents.com.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
The Jazz Waves Festival will run until Aug. 25. Schedule: June 30, Kentish Steele and the Shantelles; July 3, SoulTrax; July 5, Malcolm Aiken; July 7, Holly Burke and her band; July 10, Paul Plimley Trio; July 14, Lloyd Arntzen; July 17, Miles Black Trio; July 19, Hansen, Proznick, Creber and Coon; July 21, Christie Grace; July 26, Susana Abreu and Terra; Aug. 16, Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack; Aug. 18, Armi Grano; Aug. 23, Shannon Gaye and Kristian Alexandrov and Aug. 25, The Twisters. All shows start at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18 which includes a complimentary beverage.
Piano for Four Hands: Martha Brickman and Dorothy Uytengsu will perform Thursday, July 12 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Take Four: Violinist Larisa Lebeda, soprano Olga Kholina and pianists Irina Faletski and Dina Kholina will perform an instrumental and vocal program Thursday, July 19 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.standrews-united.ca.
The Murwillumbah Philharmonic Choir of Australia will perform Friday, July 13 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $15/$5. Tickets are available at the church office or at the door.
St. John's Anglican Church: 220 West Eighth St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-1151 or stjohnv@ telus.net.
The Birralee Blokes, an ensemble of young men ages 13-22, will perform Saturday, June 30 at 7 p.m. Admission $10 per person or $20 per family. Tickets are available at the church office or at the door.
Traditional Teahouse: 1552 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 6045511642.
Talent Show: All with talent are invited to participate and watch a live local show every Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission: $5. Performance application fee: $10.
The Village at Park Royal: 1000 Main Street, West Vancouver.
Entertainment in the Village: Happy Hour Jazz every Friday 4-7 p.m., assorted lived music every
Wednesday 6-9 p.m.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www. westvanlibrary.ca.
Friday Night Concert Series: The Salteens will perform a pop concert for all ages Friday, July 13 at 7: 30 p.m.
West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre: 695 21st St., West Vancouver.
Craig Potter Art Exhibit: July 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
THEATRE
Anne MacDonald Studio: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North
Vancouver. Grand Theft Improv: An improv sketch show that uses audiences suggestions to create 90 minutes of stories, scenes, songs and comedic chaos, the last Sunday of every month at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10.
CLUBS AND PUBS
Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 6049852326. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m.
Brewster's Coffee: 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-9820.
The Eagles Club Starlight Room: 170 West Third St., North Vancouver.
East Side Marios: Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver.
Jack Lonsdale's Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 6049867333. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 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. Info: 604-985-1115 or info@ legion118.com.
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: 6049293699. Live blues every weekend.
Narrows Pub: 1979 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver.
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.
Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. queenscross.com.
Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7: 30-11: 30 p.m.
The Raven Pub: 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.theravenpub.com.
Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 7: 30-11: 30 p.m.
Red Lion Bar & Grill: 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Info: 6049268838.
Vee Williams will perform Billy Holiday songs June 29 and 30, 7: 30-10: 30 p.m.
Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty will perform every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m.
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: 6049843087. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
The Village Taphouse: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver. Info: 6049228882.
Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.
The Celtic Medley Song and String Player's Showcase comes to Waves the first Saturday of every month, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. Free. Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604-985-5646.
OTHER EVENTS
Ambleside Beach: Ambleside Park, West Vancouver. SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, July 18, 7 p.m. Topic: Is new knowledge about the brain changing the way we see ourselves? Info: 778-782-8000 or www. philosopherscafe.net. Meet at the concession stand. If it rains the event will be moved to a nearby café.
Cafe for Contemporary
Art: 140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Hours: MondayFriday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: 778-340-3379 or [email protected].
Open Mic: Actors, musicians, poets and spoken word artists are invited to take the microphone every second and last Friday of the month from 7 to 9: 30 p.m.
New Works: Readings of new work by local playwrites every third Thursday, 7-9: 30 p.m.
CityScape Community Art Space: 333 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.
Artist Talk with Leanne Prain: Learn about the increasingly worldwide phenomenon of knit graffiti (or yarn bombing) a form of public art that has spread to North Vancouver. Come find out why people all over the North Shore have joined the TAG... You're Knit! project and started yarn bombing. July 12, 7-8 p.m.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
North Shore Cric Crac Storytelling Evenings presented by the Vancouver Society of Storytelling take place the first Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Admission: $7/$5.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.
Summer Movie Nights: The library will screen movies Wednesdays at 6: 30 p.m. Schedule: July 11, My Week with Marilyn; July 18, Jane Eyre; July 25, The Artist; Aug. 1, We Bought a Zoo and Aug. 8, War Horse.
Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].
