GALLERIES
Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca.
Anniversary Exhibition - New Altars for Old Gods: Acrylic paintings by Martha Jablonski Jones will be on display until May 27.
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: 6049033798 or www.artists4kidscom.
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.
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 [email protected].
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.
Calligraphy Exhibition: Work by Mohammad Salahshour will be on display until May 29. Opening reception: Saturday, May 19, 4-9 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.
Studio -The Abstract Experience: An exhibition of fourteen artists large abstract works on paper will run from May 18 to June 16. Painting demonstration: Saturday, June 2, 1-3 p.m.
Art in the Garden Tour: A self-directed tour that brings together visual artists and musicians in beautiful private North Shore gardens May 26 and 27, noon-5 p.m. (rain or shine). Admission: $1 per garden. Maps: www.nvartscouncil.ca or 604-988-6844.
Call for Knitters: Throughout the spring and summer artistled workshops will take place to encourage participants towards building temporary public artworks referred to as yarn bombing. All levels and skills are invited to participate. Registration: 604-988-6844 or [email protected]. Those interested will be contacted when dates are finalized.
Coastal Patterns Gallery: 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-762-4623, 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.
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 semi-abstract landscape paintings by Ishrat Khan and a variety of 3D mediums by Viven Chiu until May 29.
District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www. nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibit of Laurel Terlesky's paintings until June 19.
Feast in the Village: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 7783402223.
Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7290 or www.ferrybuildinggallery. com. Gallery hours: TuesdaySunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays.
A Family Affair: An exhibition of paintings, drawings, illustrations, pottery and photography by Sarah Bastien, Babette, Tristan, Paul and Adrien Deggan will run until June 3. Meet the artists: Saturday, May 19, 2 p.m.
100 Years/100 Artists: A celebration of West Vancouver's centennial and the 100th birthday of the Ferry Building with 100 artists depicting their impressions of West Vancouver on 12" by 12" canvases June 5-17. Opening reception: Tuesday, June 5, 6-9 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, June 9, 2-3 p.m.
Call for Submissions: The Ferry Building Gallery is inviting submissions for a mixed media group exhibit for 2013 titled Hungry Ghosts: Living in the Age of Consumerism.
The jury will take place Sunday, June 17 with drop-off from 10 a.m.-noon and pick-up from 2-3 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7266 or [email protected].
Painter's Landing: A limited number of artists are invited to 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 [email protected]. Info: 604-925-7266. The Artists of British Columbia Volume 3 book is now available and sells for $20.
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: 6049262233.
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 [email protected].
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
On Our Walls: Work by painter Donna Stewart will be on display until June 11. Lions Bay Art Gallery: 350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 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 6049294001. 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.
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.
John B. Holdcroft (1884-1975) - A Civil Engineer's Photographic Eye: An exhibit of a small selection of photographic prints made from the Holdcroft collection will be on display until June 15.
North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 6049875612 or www.northvanmuseum.ca.
Made in B.C. - Homegrown Design: An exhibit of the history of B.C. designs that includes a video presentation showcasing examples of B.C. designs from 1858 through 2008 will run until May 27.
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 May 25-July 8. Opening reception: Thursday, May 24, 7 p.m.
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: 6049807182.
Face-Off: Nimbus Two artists will display their mask themed work until May 27.
Ocean Inspirations: Photographer Dennis Badgley and ceramic artist Ben Lim will display their work from May 27 to June 26.
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.
Shift: Artists for Kids Academy students will present an exhibition which showcases artwork of graduating students until May 21.
Textile Arts: A triennial exhibition featuring work by Capilano University's Textile Arts graduates May 22-27.
Larger Than Still Life: An exhibit of Tansy Sverre's large still life acrylic paintings May 29-June 24.
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-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Imprints: Painter Zoe Evamy will show her watercolour works until May 27.
Trees and Their Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoats: Sherry Cooper's mixed media work of tree branches will run from May 29 to June 10. Opening reception: Tuesday, May 29, 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: WednesdayFriday, 2-5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment.
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: 6049240122 or www.tartooful.com.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.
Reading Into Teens: An introspective exhibit featuring self portraits and day-in-the-life drawings by Grade 9 students in West Vancouver will run until May 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 Mill Project: Bruce Emmett explores subcultural identity, local history, heritage and the debate around public space until June 16. Artist Talk: Saturday, June 9, 1: 30 p.m.
CONCERTS CENTENNIAL THEATRE: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
The HMP Music Showcase: A showcase of professional entertainment with music performances from up and coming stars Monday, May 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $25.
The Vancouver Korean Youth Symphony Orchestra will present its annual concert Sunday, May 27 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $25. Tickets: 604677-8147 or 604-931-1620.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre. com or 604-913-3634.
Destination Broadway: Burstin' With Broadway's choir of 120 will perform show tunes Saturday, May 26 at 2 and 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25/$22.
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.
Pacific Coliseum: 100 North Renfrew St., Vancouver.
Evening of Inspiration: A celebration of the completion of the Rick Hansen 25th anniversary relay will take place with a live show Tuesday, May 22 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $95/$55/$25. Tickets: www. ticketmaster.ca.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: www. phtheatre.org or 6049903474.
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.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Pianist Aryo Wickasono will perform dramatic interpretations of classical music Thursday, May 24 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12. Guitarist Juaquin Gonzalez will perform Latin music accompanied by a dancer, Saturday, May 26 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18.
UNICEF Benefit Concert: Grade 4 students Augustin Wright and Lily Yan and their musician friends from the Vancouver Music Academy and their school will perform a fundraising concert Saturday, May 26, 3: 30-5 p.m. Admission by donation.
The Music of Composer Michael Conway Baker will be performed by a number of musicians as well as the composer himself Thursday, May 31 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Music From the Heart: Cellist Ariel Barnes, horn player Olivier de Clercq and pianist Rachel Iwaasa will perform classical music Thursday, June 7 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Sing Along Wednesdays: "Mr. Piano" Peter Vanderhorst will play the piano to lead a sing along of favourite songs the first Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon. Song books will be provided. Dropin fee: $5 at the door.
Sing Along Wednesdays: Composer Michael Conway will lead a sing along to show tunes and other favourites the third Wednesday of every month, 10: 30 a.m.-noon. Song books will be provided. Drop-in fee: $5 at the door.
Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre: 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-2474.
Choir Concert: The Silver Harbour Choir with special guest the Chemsemble Choir will perform old and new favourites Sunday, June 3 at 1: 30 p.m. Admission: $1.
St. Andrew's United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.st-andrews-united.ca. Baroque Voices: The Laudate Singer's annual baroque concert will take place Saturday, May 26 at 8 p.m. The choir will be joined by early music instrumentalists. Admission: $35/$30/$15. Tickets: www.laudatesingers.com or 604-729-6814.
Voices of Hope: Acapella Chorus will perform a concert of pop music Sunday, May 27, 4-6 p.m. Admission by donation. All proceeds will go towards the Save Your Skin Foundation.
St. James Hall: 3214 West 10th Ave., Vancouver.
Blues, Jazz, Folk Concert: Folk/pop singer Melanie Dekker and guitar/harmonica duo David Sinclair and Keith Bennett, with a special appearance by John Mann, will perform Thursday, June 7 at 8 p.m. Admission; $20/$18. Tickets: www.northerntickets.com or 604-569-1144.
Traditional Teahouse: 1552 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-551-1642.
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.
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.
Capilano University Arbutus Studio: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Info: 604-992-7089.
Serenade: The SoMo Theatre will present a one-act play featuring the music of Tom Waits until May 19 at 8 p.m. Admission by donation at the door.
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/nscucentre.
Chapel Arts: 304 Dunlevy Ave., Vancouver.
Hive: the New Bees 2: Emerging theatre companies will simultaneously perform 10 minute pieces of work in the same venue May 24-26 at 8 p.m. The audience will have the opportunity to wander from piece to piece.
Admission: $10-$20. Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 6049293200 or www.deepcovestage. com.
The Love List: A comedy that examines the quest for perfection WednesdaysSaturdays until May 19 at 8 p.m. Admission: $18/$16. Tickets: www. firstimpressionstheatre.com or 604-929-9456.
One for the Road: A comedy about a man's last ditch attempt to break away from his middle class existence Wednesdays to Saturdays, June 8-23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 604-990-3474 or www.phtheatre.org.
From Away: The story of a woman who returns to her hometown to bury her father and reconnects with every relative she ever had May 24-26 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20.
St. Martin's Church Hall: 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver.
Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or www.northvanplayers.ca.
The Real Thing: A riff on relationships, marriage and friendship will play May 24-26, May 30-June 2 and June 6-9 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
DANCE
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
On Stage: Vanleena Dance Academy will hold its year end performances May 24 and 25, 7 p.m. and May 26 1 and 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $19.50/$17.50 (additional $2 if purchased at the door).
Spring Ballet Gala: The Vancouver Junior Professional Division will perform Sleeping Beauty Wednesday, May 30 at 4 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $40/$35/$30.
Solstice 2012: Students from Pacific DanceArts as well as special guest Coastal City Ballet will perform excerpts from La Bayadere Friday, June 1 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18/$16.
The Little Mermaid and Dance Showcase: Seymour Dance will present a youth production of classical ballet Saturday, June 2 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18/$15.
Silver Star Wishes and Butterfly Dreams: Children of Vickye Allard's Dance Program and adult tap dancers will perform Sunday, June 3 at 11: 30 a.m. Tickets: $19/$16.
Circus: 200 ballerinas from Pink Petal Ballet will perform a year-end extravaganza along with special guest Asha Diaz Sunday, June 3 at 4: 30 p.m. Tickets: $14/$10.
CLUBS AND PUBS
Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-2326. 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: 604-986-7333. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.
La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 6049866556.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. Topic: The nanny state - should this term really be a pejorative? Info: 778782-8000 or www.philosopherscafe.net.
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 [email protected].
The LW Club: 1515 Barrow St., North Vancouver. Info: 604253-7141 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.
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: 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.
The Village Taphouse: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-8882.
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
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 [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.
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www. capilanou.ca/nscucentre.
Cap Speaker Series: Novelist and screenwriter John Irving will talk about his new novel In One Person Friday, May 18 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30 which includes a copy of the novel.
Cap Speaker Series: Economist Jeff Rubin will read from his book The End of Growth Thursday, May 24 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $24 which includes a copy of the novel.
Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 or www.nvdpl.ca.
Film Screening: The Gulf Islands Film & Television School will show award winning films made at its school Tuesday, June 5, 6-8: 30 p.m. The school will also speak and answer questions about its programs.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 604-990-3474 or www.phtheatre. org.
Sensation of Magic: Vitaly Beckman's show of suspended reality with object levitation, grand escapes and other feats of illusion May 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $24.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Word Whips: A workshop for all age groups and levels of writers the fourth Tuesday of every month, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. Admission by donation.
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. The June 3 theme will be "If Music be the Food of Love." There will be a potluck supper at 6 p.m. Admission: $7/$5.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.
Movie Nights at the Library: Screenings will take place Tuesdays at 6: 30 p.m. Schedule: May 22, The Artist.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, May 18, 10: 30 a.m.-noon. Topic: In dealing with the "bad guys," is it ever acceptable or desirable to offend and violate our own values, rules and/or laws? Info: 778-782-8000 or www. philosopherscafe.net.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].
