GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery. ca.
High Colour: A series of acrylic paintings by Catherine Fraser will be on display from Sept. 6 to 22. Opening reception: Friday, Sept. 6, 7-9 p.m. Catherine Fraser will be present at the opening and most weekends.
Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or [email protected]. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. Call for Submissions: Caroun Art Gallery is currently accepting works for a group exhibition in October. Deadline: Friday, Aug. 30.
Painting Exhibition: Kathryn Bozman's work will be on display from Sept. 1 to 14. Opening reception: Saturday, Sept. 7, 4-9 p.m. Photography Competition: Professional and amateur photographers are invited to submit works for this annual competition. Deadline for submissions: Sept. 30.
Delany's Coffee House: The Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver.
Exhibit: Framed oil on canvas and paper paintings by the late Waldermar Smolarek will be on display until Sept. 4. Info: smolarekart.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 acrylic paintings by Maxine Wolodko and model ships by Kenneth Mitchell until Sept. 3. The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of acrylic paintings by Jeff Wilson and blown glass works by Miyuki Shinkai Sept. 4-Oct. 29. Opening reception: Thursday, Sept. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of semi abstracted landscapes by Tina Townsend until Sept. 17.
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.
Painters' Landing: Local artists will work, exhibit and sell art outdoors at Ambleside Landing and Millenium Park Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. until Oct. 27. Life's a Beach: A mixed media exhibition with artists Cheryl Painter, Mary Touhey, Joanne Waters and Leslie McGuffin will run until Sept. 8. Fire: An exhibition of West Vancouver Fire Museum paintings, artifacts and fire trucks Sept. 10-29. Vintage fire trucks will be on display Sept. 14 and 21, 2-5 p.m. Opening reception: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m. Call for Artists: The Ferry Building Gallery is looking for unique crafts, fine artwork and distinctive gifts for its annual Christmas exhibition and sale. Jury drop-off Sunday, Sept. 22, 9-11 a.m. and pick-up 2-3 p.m. at the Music Box, 1564 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Call for Entry: All past and present North Shore, Sea to Sky Corridor, Bowen Island and Sunshine Coast artists are invited to submit works for an upcoming exhibit. Jury dropoff Sunday, Sept. 29, 9-11 a.m. and pick-up 3-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr.
128 West 27th St., North Vancouver. Art in the Atrium: A community exhibit of 27+ local artists will take place with a reception Sept. 7, 6-8:30 p.m. and Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Info: 604-929-4431.
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.
North Vancouver Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or nvma.ca.
Imagining North Vancouver: Learn about the beginnings of North Vancouver and how it came to be with an exhibit about dreamer Edward Mahon. Runs until Sept. 30.
Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or presentationhousegall.com.
Collected Shadows and Another Happy Day: Photographs from the Archive of Modern Conflict and found photographs collected by Jonah Samson will be on display from Sept. 12 to Oct. 27. Opening reception: Saturday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922.
Wabi Sabi and Impressions of Stillness: Eco-art sculptural objects by Heather Fowler and paintings of animals and people in their environment by Graham Coulthard will be on display until Sept. 8. Travelling: Photographs taken by Dennis Badgley while travelling in Turkey and watercolours and pottery by Trevor Holgate will be on display Sept. 8-Oct. 27.
Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery. com.
Transformation and Renewal: An exhibition of three of Luke Parnell's carving works will run until Sept. 7. Art Party: A fundraising exhibition of original artwork by more than 50 local artists selling for $100, $200 or $300. Sept. 10-Oct. 5. Opening reception: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. 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.
Beautiful Canada: Husband and wife artists Bob and Masako Araki will exhibit their artistic interpretations of our country, from coast to coast, until Sept. 1. Leaves and Tides: Ann Willsie's impressionistic forests and landscapes and Jeff Wilson's coastal compositions will be on display from Sept. 3 to 22. Opening reception: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 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. 195 Studios - Artists on Pemberton: 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 195studios.ca.
A Touch of Paris: A Parisian themed Open House in celebration of Culture Days Sept. 27, 6-9 and Sept. 28 and 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Fifteen artists will be on hand to give personalized tours, chats and answer questions.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7400 or westvanlibrary.ca.
West Vancouver Art Instructors Exhibit: A show that demonstrates the wide variety of media, styles and approaches employed by District of West Vancouver art instructors in the creation of their own work will run until Oct. 2. West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7290.
Art in the Hall: Mario Traina's images created using digital infrared techniques will be on display until Sept. 11.
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.
West Coast Points East - Ron Thom and the Allied Arts: A multifaceted exhibition of Ron Thom's architecture will run until Sept. 21.
CONCERTS Capilano River Regional Park: Cleveland Dam, Capilano Road, North Vancouver.
Music in the Park: Bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of music and art. Musical performances from 2 to 4 p.m. Schedule: Sept. 2, David Blair, noon; Rose Ranger, 1 p.m.; Justin O'Donahue Trio, 2 p.m.; Patrick Ernst Trio, 3 p.m.; Blackberry Wood, 4 p.m.; High Society Band, 5 p.m. Info: nvartscouncil.ca or 604-988-6844.
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou.ca/nscucentre.
Cap Jazz Series: The Vinicius Cantuaria Quartet will perform Brazilian jazz Friday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.
Intimate Evening: Canadian music legend Roy Forbes will perform a fundraising concert for First Impressions Theatre Sept. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. Admission: $30. Tickets: firstimpressionstheatre.com. Info: 604-929-9456 Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.
Outdoor Chamber Concert: Percussion professionals Daniel Tones and Ed Reifel will perform alongside participants from the 2013 Contemporary Percussion Intensive Saturday, Aug. 31 at 4 p.m. Free.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
How Can I Keep From Singing: Cayla Brooke will perform a tribute to the life and music of Eva Cassidy Sept. 11-13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35/$25/$15. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to OVCARE which does research in finding a cure for ovarian cancer.
Jim Byrnes will be joined by Babe Gurr for a concert Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $32.
Early Music Vancouver: Tanya Tomkins will perform three Bach suites on the baroque cello Sunday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. There will be a pre-concert chat with host Matthew White at 2:15 p.m. Tickets: $36/$18.
Cap Global Roots Series - Forever Endeavour Tour: Ron Sexsmith will perform songs from his new album Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. Jenn Grant will open for Sexsmith with a batch of new material. Tickets: $55/$48/$25.
Lonsdale Quay: 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Info: lonsdalequay.com. Concert Series Sundays: A
free summer concert series Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. Schedule: Sept. 1, Studio Cloud 30 Showcase. Shipbuilders' Square: 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver.
Dino DiNicolo will perform a solo show Friday, Oct. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Info: northshoregreenmarket.com. Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570
Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.
Art Songs of Matthew Emery: Soprano Madeline Lucy Smith will perform the songs of Canadian composer Matthew Emery Thursday, Sept. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12. Pianist Maggie Zhang will perform a diverse repertoire Thursday, Sept. 12 at 10:30
a.m. Tickets: $15/$12. Zaidenberg and West Vancouver Community Centre: 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
Chamber Concert: Percussion professionals Daniel Tones and Ed Reifel will perform alongside participants from the 2013 Contemporary Percussion Intensive Friday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a pre-concert talk and introduction at 7 p.m. Free.
THEATRE Anne MacDonald Studio: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.
Grand Theft Impro: An improv sketch show that uses audiences suggestions to create 90 minutes of stories, scenes, songs and comedic chaos, the last Saturday of every month at 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $12. Firehall Arts Centre: 280 East Cordova St., Vancouver. Fringe Festival - Changing Minds: A musical comedy about a mind swap with a male/female switch Sept. 7, 7:45 p.m.; Sept. 8, 2 p.m.; Sept. 9, 9 p.m.; Sept. 10, 6:45 p.m.; Sept. 11, 7:15 p.m.; Sept. 12, 5 p.m.; Sept. 14, 2 p.m. and Sept. 15, 3:45 p.m.Admission: $12/$10 plus Fringe membership. Tickets: vancouverfringe.com or 604-637-6380.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
Frankie and Johnny in the Claire De Lune: A romantic comedy about the meeting of two lonely middle-aged restaurant workers Oct. 16-19 and 23-25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $50/$42/$25.
The Revue Stage: Granville Island, Vancouver.
Fringe Festival - Glowing: A Reproduction Production: Mary-Jo Dionne in a one woman comedy chronicling her journey to get pregnant and then finding out she had melanoma near the end of her pregnancy Sept. 6, 10:30 p.m.; Sept. 7, 3:55 p.m.; Sept. 8, 2:45 p.m.; Sept. 9, 6:45 p.m.; Sept. 12, 8:25 p.m. and Sept. 14, 9 p.m. Admission: $15. Tickets: vancouverfringe. com. Audience members are invited to bring a donation of baby food to be donated to local food banks.
Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or northvanplayers.ca.
The Kitchen Witches: A comedy where reality TV meets cooking show Sept. 6, 7, 11-14, 18-21 (preview Sept. 5) at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
DANCE CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil.ca/events/trolley-dances.
Trolley Dances: A trolley ride that will transport guests to four secret outdoor locations where dancers will perform cultural dances chosen relative to the location Sunday, Sept. 29 from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15 or $60 for a family of four.
CLUBS AND PUBS Finch and Barley: 250 East First St., North Vancouver. Info: finchandbarley. com.
Dino DiNicolo will perform a solo show Thursday, Oct. 3, from 8:45 p.m. to midnight. The Raven Pub: 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 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. Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.
The Celtic Medley Song and String Player's Showcase comes to Waves Saturday, Sept. 14, 7: 30-9:30 p.m. Free. Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604-985-5646.
OTHER EVENTS North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3450 or nvcl.ca.
The Many Methods of Storytelling: To celebrate Culture Days the library will host free storytelling events on Sept. 27. Local Nonagenarians Tell Their Tales will take place 2-4 p.m. and no registration is needed. Adventures in Immigration will take place 7-8:30 p.m. and registration is required at north shore stories september 2013.event brite.com. Info: culturedays. ca.
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 Tuesday, Sept. 3, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Registration required: 604-929-3727.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Jazz Talks - The Great Piano Players: Neil Ritchie will explore the music of great jazz pianists Tuesdays, Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1 and 8, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. SFU Philosopher's Café: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Randall Mackinnon Friday, Sept. 20 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Topic: Is the relentless promotion of positive thinking a plague? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].
