GALLERIES
Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca.
Lotus Land - Architecture and Infrastructure: A collection of urban and suburban landscapes by graphite pencil specialist Charles Keillor will be displayed until June 2. Artist will be in attendance on the weekends.
Reclamation - A Renewed Perspective: : Photographs by Mike Wakefield, sculptures by Susan and Eric MacDonald, with soundscape by J. Knutson inspired by the sights, sounds and textures of North Vancouver's working waterfront will run from June 14 to July 1. Live and interactive opening: Friday, June 14, 7-9 p.m.
Summer solstice show: Friday, June 21. 7-9 p.m.
Arthur Erickson's Waterfall Building: 1540 West Second Ave., Vancouver. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily or by appointment.
Crossing Paths: Mariam Aroeste's works of acrylic on canvas will be on display from June 7 to 14. Opening reception: Friday, June 7, 6-10 p.m. RSVP: [email protected]. Info: miriamaroeste.com.
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: bellevuegallery.ca.
Reflections of Typography: Nicholas Purcell, designer and maker of handmade furniture will have his work on display until June 30.
Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1915 or bucklandsoutherst.com.
Café for Contemporary Art: 138-140 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.
Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or artgallery@ caroun.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com.
Exhibit: Work by artists from 195 Studios will have their work on display until June 15.
CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604988-6844 or nvartscouncil. ca. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
Call for Artists: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking First Nations artists for an upcoming themed exhibition called "Pushing Boundaries 2013." Deadline for submissions: Saturday, June 1, 4 p.m.
Capilano University Textile Arts Grad Show: Student works with a focus on items that are transformative or tell personal stories will be on display until June 8.
Sanctuary - Re-examining the Nest: An exhibition featuring three North Vancouver artists utilizing images of the nest in contemporary paintings, sculpture and textile art will run from June 14 to July 20. Opening reception: Thursday, June 13, 7-9 p.m. Artist talk: Saturday, June 15, 1-3 p.m.
Art Rental Salon: An ongoing art rental programme with a variety of original artwork available ranging from $10 to $40 per month.
Coastal Patterns Gallery: 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-762-4623, 778-997-9408 or coastalpatternsgallery.com.
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 nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of watercolour paintings by Tamara Phillips and artistic wood pieces by David Wagner until July 2.
District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of paintings by Anne Gudrun until July 16.
Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7290 or ferrybuildinggallery.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Mondays. Perfectly Still: Acrylic on canvas works by Tansy Sverre will be on display until June 9. Meet the artist: Saturday, June 1, 2-3 p.m.
Grad Show 2013: Art from graduating students of Collingwood, Mulgrave, Rockridge, Sentinel and West Vancouver secondary will be on display from June 11 to 23. Opening reception: Friday, June 14, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, June 15, 2-3 p.m.
Gallery YoYo: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-9832896.
Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art: 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Friday, from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10: 30 a.m.-3 p.m. Adult admission by donation/children free. Info: 604-903-3798.
Tours will be offered on Thursdays at 12: 30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1: 30 p.m. Registration required: [email protected].
Graffiti Co. Art Studio: 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1: 30-6: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604980-1699 or [email protected].
Holy Trinity School: 128 West 27th St., North Vancouver.
Call for Artists: Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Women's League invites artists to submit work for its upcoming exhibition "Art in the Atrium." Deadline for submissions: Friday, May 31. Info: holytrinityparish.ca.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-9816335.
On Our Walls: View Anne Marie Calder's paintings until June 21.
Lions Bay Art Gallery: 350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: lionsbayartgallery.com or 604-9217865.
Featuring established and upcoming artists. Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 301-1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: 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.
Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Faces of Humanity - In Black and White: Photographer David Bong will hold an exhibition of his work from June 7 to 25. The exhibition will be open daily from noon to 3 p.m. Opening reception and talk: Friday, June 7, 6 p.m. Info: 604-365-0477.
Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922.
Delicate Matters: Lorena Pelly's compositions of seaweed on paper and Joseph Chiang's porcelain pottery will be on display until June 9.
Just Imagine: Acrylic paintings with themes of landscapes, flowers and abstracts by Catherine Janusz and metal jewelry by Helen Sperry will be on display from June 9 to July 21.
Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery.com.
Forms of Nature: Sculptures by Pavel Barta and oil paintings by Mary-Jean Butler will be on display from June 4 to July 1. Artist talks: Sunday, June 9, 2 p.m. Reception: Sunday, June 9, 3-5 p.m.
Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Studio visits by appointment. Info: 604-922-5356 or 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 silkpurse.ca.
The Art of Photography: An exhibition of Karen Evans, Rita Hernandez and Elaine Hunter's work will run until June 2.
Skylight and Cloud Shadows: A showcase of Ximeng Guo's series of paintings featuring a combination of motifs will be displayed from June 4 to 23. Opening reception: Tuesday, June 4, 6-8 p.m.
Silent Poetry Art Studio: 1079B Roosevelt Cres., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-312-1184, 604-781-4606 or silentpoetryartstudio.wordpress.com.
Original Art, mentoring and classes with Sharka Leigh and Sandrine Pelissier.
Space Emmarts Studio: 1432 Rupert St., North Vancouver. Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 2-5 p.m. and by appointment. Info: 604-7702545 or [email protected].
Starfire Studio: 6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-5510 or starfireattheferries.com.
Studio Art Gallery at Capilano University: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 604986-1911, local 2053.
Tartooful: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 604-924-0122 or tartooful. com.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7400 or westvanlibrary.ca.
BOOKtopia will celebrate local young artists by featuring work by Sentinel and Rockridge secondary students until May 31.
Capilano University Textile Arts Grad Show: A group show of works by graduating students will run from June 11 to July 26.
West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7290.
Art in the Hall: A collection of landscape, still life and floral paintings in oil on canvas by Margaret Thoma will be on display until July 5.
West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Info: 604-925-7295 or westvancouvermuseum.ca. Melding Architecture with Landscape - A Collaboration in Design: An exhibition that illustrates architect Barry Downs work will run until June 15.
Admission by donation. Yeats Studio & Gallery: 2402 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 778-279-8777.
CONCERTS Capilano Mall: 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver.
Senior Star: Local seniors, 65 years and older, will participate in a singing and musical instrument talent competition Thursday, June 20, 1-3 p.m. for the opportunity to participate as a top 10 finalist in Niagara Falls. Info: 604-904-1199 or chartwell.com.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
An Evening with Holly Cole: Kay Meek Centre's annual fundraising gala featuring jazz singer Holly Cole will take place Friday, May 31 at 7: 30 p.m.
Tickets: Party and show $129 or party, show and meet the artist $159.
Finale Concert: Lions Gate Youth Orchestra will perform a program of favourites, folk melodies and music from the movies Saturday, June 1 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15/$10.
The Pro Nova Ensemble will perform Wednesday, June 5 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation.
Benefit Concert: Five-year-old piano virtuoso Ryan Wang will team up with six-year old Ray Zhang to perform a concert Sunday, June 9 at 3 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Sarah McLachlan School of Music which provides music education to at risk youth at no cost. Admission: $15.
Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9840286, ext. 8144 or nvdpl.ca.
Music at the Library: The Dunbar String Quartet will perform the music of Mozart, Beethoven and Dvorak Friday, June 14, 7-8: 40 p.m. Free.
Registration required. Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: lynnvalleychurch.com.
Friday Night Live: A weekly series with improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7: 30 p.m. Schedule: May 31, actor Gary Jones. Admission by suggested donation of $10. The third Friday of each month, youth are invited for dinner and the show for $15 with tickets purchased by 5 p.m.
Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.
Graduation and Alumni Recital: A jazz recital featuring graduating Seycove musicians and returning Seycove music alumni Friday, June 21 at 7 p.m. Complimentary wine and cheese to follow. Tickets available at the door: $20/ students $5 (concert only). Info: seycovemusic.ca.
Nava Art Centre: 1355 Main St., North Vancouver.
Anniversary Gala: Nava Art Centre will celebrate 10 years of operation with a free showcase of many musicians and artists who are involved in the organization Saturday, June 1, 7-9: 30 p.m.
Shipbuilders' Square: 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver.
Call for Artists: The City of North Vancouver has opportunities for local performers and fine artists to participate in the Concerts in the Square series on Saturdays in August. Info: info@donnellyevents. com or facebook.com/ concertsinthesquare.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.
Intro to Latin Jazz: Pianist Fran Jare and members of Latin jazz quintet Bem Bem Beo will present a program designed to familiarize the audience with Latin rhythm structures, instruments and composers Thursday, June 6 at 10: 30 a.m.
Tickets: $15/$12. St. Andrew's United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or st-andrews-united.ca.
Farewell Concert: Capilano University Singers will perform a last concert before leaving on their European tour Friday, May 31 at 8 p.m. Admission: $10 at the door. Info: lkaario@ capilanou.ca or 604-980-9917. Going Green: A Capella Chorus will present a fundraising concert of eco-songs for the David Suzuki Foundation Saturday, June 1 at 6: 30 p.m.
Admission by donation. West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9257446 or westvanlibrary.ca.
From Bach to the Beatles: A celebration of the Ambleside Orchestra's inaugural awards with a special concert by the young winners Friday, May 31 at 7: 30 p.m.
West Vancouver United Church: 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver.
Songfire Festival - Antiphons: Vocal groups Stellaria and EnChor and actress Joy Coghill will join The Vancouver International Song Institute's artists to celebrate a millennium of song Sunday, June 9 at 8 p.m. Admission: $20/$15/$5. Tickets and info: songfire.ca.
THEATRE
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: deepcovestage.com or 604929-3200.
Shady Business: A madcap British comedy with romantic mix-ups Wednesdays to Saturdays, June 14-29 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $18/$16.
North Shore Neighbourhood House: 225 East Second St., North Vancouver.
Centre of Attention: North Shore Neighbourhood House theatre and drama students will perform a collection of plays, monologues and sketch comedy Friday, June 14 at 6: 30 p.m.
Admission by donation. Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre. org or 604-990-3474.
Pirates of Penzance: The North Shore Light Opera Society will present this story of a man who was born on Feb. 29 and can't leave a band of tender-hearted pirates until he turns 21 (another 63 years) Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. until June 1. Tickets: $10-$30. Pyatt Hall: 843 Seymour St., Vancouver.
The Frogs, In Concert: A musical that follows the Greek god Dionysus as he sets out on a journey through Hades June 13-15 at 7 p.m. Admission: $15-$20. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com.
Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or northvanplayers.ca.
The Amorous Prawn: A comedy about army staff running a manor as a fishing lodge May 31, June 1 and 5-8 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
DANCE
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Solstice 2013: Students from Pacific DanceArts as well as special guests Coastal City Ballet will perform Saturday, June 1 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18/$16.
Once Upon a Dreamy Night: Vickye Allard's Dance Company students ages three to nine will perform Sunday, June 2 at 11: 30 a.m. Tickets: $20/$15.
I Can Dance: Children will express themselves through dance Saturday, June 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15/$10.
Snow White: Seymour Dance students will present a youth ballet production followed by a dance showcase Sunday, June 9 at 11 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18/$15.
Spring Ballet Gala: Vancouver Junior Professional Division students and guests will perform June 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $55/$47.50/$40. Info: vjpd.ca.
In Motion: Students from North Shore Academy of Dancing will perform a wide range of dance styles Friday, June 14 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 15 at 1 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $22/$18/$16.
Tap Stars: The Vancouver Tap Dance Society will present the academy's student showcase Friday, June 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $22.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
Summer Concert of Dance: Anna Wyman School of Dance Arts students will perform Sunday, June 2 at 2: 30 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $25/$18/$14/$5.
Dance Vancouver: The Landing Dance Centre will perform contemporary, ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and more Saturday, June 15 at 2 and 6: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25/$21/$16.
CLUBS AND PUBS Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9852326. 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.
Electric Owl: 928 Main St., Vancouver. Info: 604-5580928.
A Concert Series that brings together Steve Dawson's Black Hen House Band with special guest artists each month. Tickets: capilanou.
ca/nscucentre or at the door. Jack Lonsdale's Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9867333. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.
La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-6556.
Legion #118: 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604985-1115 or [email protected].
Jazz at the Legion: The Accidentals, a jazz band that repertoire includes standards, big band favourites, show tunes, blues and swing, will perform Friday, May 31 at 8 p.m. Free admission, but donations welcomed.
Mist Ultra Bar: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604926-2326.
DJs spin classic dance music from the 80s, 90s and today. Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 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: theravenpub.com.
Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 7: 3011: 30 p.m.
Red Lion Bar & Grill: 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-8838.
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: 604-984-3087. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.1 a.m.
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 604985-5646.
OTHER EVENTS
Parkgate Library: 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver.
Songs and Stories: Composer Michael Conway Baker will share show biz, film and concert music stories past and present Monday, June 3, 1-2 p.m. Free. Registration required: 604-929-3727.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Music Appreciation Talks: The life and operas of Richard Wagner with opera expert Nicolas Krusek Wednesday, June 5, 12: 30-2: 30 p.m.
