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GALLERIES 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.

GALLERIES

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.

All: The Span of a Heart: An exhibit of the newest works by artist Galen Felde Feb. 14March 17. Opening reception: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 6-8 p.m.

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 cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail. com.

Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or artgallery@caroun.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.

Miniature Painting Exhibition: Paintings of India and Iran from the 15th century to present will run until Feb. 14.

A Painting/Photography Group Exhibition will run from Feb. 16 to 29. Opening reception: Saturday, Feb. 18, 4-9 p.m.

Circle Craft Gallery: 1666 Johnston St. on Granville Island, Vancouver. Info: www. circlecraft.net.

A Student Scholarship Exhibition will run until Feb. 28.

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.

Printmaking: A diverse exhibition by members of the Art Institute of Capilano University until March 3. Artist talk and demonstration: Saturday, Feb. 11, 1-3 p.m. Registration requested: 604-988-6844 or exhibitions@nvartscouncil.ca.

Call for Artists: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking 2D artists for an upcoming themed exhibition titled Bold and Beautiful which will celebrate the seasonal rebirth of flowers.

Deadline for submissions: Saturday, Feb. 11, 4 p.m. Delany's Coffee House: 2424 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-921-4466. 5enses Exhibition.

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 paintings by Bill Adams and clay art by Denise Jeffrey until April 3.

District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present "Creature Curiosity," an exhibit of David Camisa's paintings until Feb. 29.

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.

History of European Art: On film with Professor William Kloss of the Smithsonian Mondays until May 7, 7-9 p.m. Drop-in: $8.

Dialogue with Nature: An exhibition of watercolour, etching and egg tempera by artists Susan Hall, Mong Yen, Jean Redpath and Jongsook Lee will run until Feb. 19.

Recent Works: An exhibition of mixed media paintings by Helen Broadfoot, Shirley Williams, Maria Josenhans, Angus Simpson and Michelle Lan will run from Feb. 21-March 11. Opening reception: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m. Artists in attendance: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m.

The Artists of British Columbia Volume 3 book is now available and sells for $20.

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 www.gcartstudio@shaw.ca.

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

On Our Walls: An exhibit of watercolour paintings by Janet Trerise will be on display until Feb. 27.

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. Molly Nye House: 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Exhibition: Artwork by students from 4Cats Arts Studio in Edgemont Village and Queensbury will be available for viewing Monday-Friday, 11: 30 a.m.-4 p.m. until Feb. 27.

The Music Bo 1564 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

Mystic Mask Art Studio: 319 West 28th St., North Vancouver.

Mystique Mask Party: A one year celebration with a display of original artwork on canvas Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. Drawings and prints will be available for purchase. Info: www.mysticmask.com.

North Shore: Various North and West Vancouver locations. North Shore Art Crawl: An invitation is extended to all North Shore galleries, studio artists and artisans to open their galleries/ studios to the public in celebration of B.C. Art Week April 21 and 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: nsartcrawl.ca or Norman at 6042091197.

North Vancouver Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Info and registration: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016.

As Dreamt, As Built - Maps and Plans of North Vancouver. An ongoing exhibit of documents that highlight the community's development.

North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Info: 6049903700, ext. 8016 or www. northvanmuseum.ca/.

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

Park Royal: Unit #750, North Mall, West Vancouver. Hours: Seven days a week, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: www.danielizzard. com.

An Exhibition of paintings by Daniel Izzárd will be on display until March 30. Partial proceeds will go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.

Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or www. presentationhousegall.com. C.1983: Part one of a two-part group exhibition that looks at how Vancouver artists worked with camera images around 1983 will run until March 11.

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.

Loads of Colour: Painter Beatrice Watson and ceramist Liz de Beer's work will be on display until Feb. 26.

Mike and Mike: An exhibition of works by photographer Mike Wakefield and sculptor Michael Binkley will run from Feb. 26 to April 15.

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.

Intersections: Full Circle Art Collective artists printmaking works will be on display until March 4. Artist talk with Brigette Potter-Mael: Sunday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m.

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.

Surface and Soul: Italian plaster artwork by Jenn Williamson and pottery by Laurie McCallum will be on display until Feb. 19.

North Shore Artists Guild members will hold an exhibit Feb. 21-March 4. Opening reception: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m.

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

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.

Canvas Treasures: Giclée canvases printed with images from UBC library's special collections will be on display until Feb. 29.

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.

At the Intersection of Art and Medicine: An exhibit of original anatomical artwork in pen and ink, wash and carbon will run until March 10.

CONCERTS

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/nscucentre.

Vancouver Kiwanis Jazz Festival will run from Feb. 2224, 8: 30 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. There will be lunchtime concerts at 12: 30 p.m. with NiteCap performing on Wednesday, "A" Band on Thursday and Cory Weeds and the Tilden Trio on Friday. Admission by a suggested donation of $3-$5. Info: www.vkmfestivals.org.

Cap Global Roots Series: The Marc Atkinson Quartet will perform their brand of gypsy jazz with blues, classical and roots music Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

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

Barney Bentall, Tom Taylor and Shari Ulrich will perform a rare concert Friday, Feb. 24 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

Classics and Clarinet: Lions

Gate Sinfonia will perform an evening of classics featuring Mary Backun on the clarinet Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$12.

Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: lindabates@shaw.ca or 6049294019.

Plough a four-piece roots/ bluegrass group will perform Friday, Feb. 17 at 9 p.m. The Harmony Mountain Singers, a North Shore choir will make a special appearance. Doors open at 7 p.m. and warm-up acts begin at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $10 which includes refreshments.

Highlands United Church: 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.

New Horizons Concert: The Ambleside Orchestra will perform the second concert of their three part series Friday, Feb. 17 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation ($15 suggested). Info: www.vcn.bc.ca/amble or 604-987-5843.

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

The Delshodegan Ensemble will perform Sunday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $40.

Vancouver Recital Society Next Generation Series: Baritone Rodion Pogossov and pianist Mikhail Senovalov will perform Sunday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $52.50. There will be a preperformance talk at 2: 15 p.m.

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.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.

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.

Sing Along Wednesdays: Composer Michael Conway will lead a sing along to show tunes and other favourites the third Wednesday of every month, beginning Feb. 15, 10: 30 a.m.-noon.

Song books will be provided. Drop-in fee: $5 at the door.

Pour le Plaisir - French Melodies: Soprano Heather Pawsey and pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa will perform a concert of French music Thursday, Feb. 16 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

The Bergman Duo will perform a piano concert Thursday, Feb. 23 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Red Onion Rhythm Kings Rule: A performance of Dixieland style music Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18.

The Suzanne Snizek Trio of flute, harp and viola will perform Thursday, March 1 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. Drop-in fee: $5 at the door.

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

Friday Night Concert Series: Vancouver Opera in Schools will present Hansel and Gretel, an adaptation based on the fairy tale Friday, March 2 at 7: 30 p.m. Free.

THEATRE

The Anza Club: 3 West Eighth Ave., Vancouver. Lost Girls of Neverland: A burlesque style musical revue by Capilano University graduates Feb. 1619, 22-24, 26 and 29-March 3 at 8 p.m. For 19+, partial nudity. Admission: $15-$25. Tickets: www. brownpapertickets.com/event/222801.

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/nscucentre.

Cap Theatre Series - The Crucible: A story set in 1692 Salem, Massachusetts about the consequences of a vengeful teenager who accuses a rival of witchcraft Feb. 15-18 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/$14/ $8.

Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-929-9456 or www. firstimpressionstheatre.com.

The House of Blue Leaves: A comedy, drama, farce, tragedy and romance all in one Wednesdays-Saturdays, Feb. 23-March 10 at 8 p.m. Admission: $18/$16.

Highlands United Church: 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.

Godspell: A musical based on the gospel of St. Matthew Feb. 22-25 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20. Reservations: 604-980-6071, ext. 23.

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

You Can't Take it With You: A stage production by students of Sentinel secondary will run until Feb. 10 at 7: 30 p.m. and Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. Admission: $15.

Tickets: 604-981-1130. Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 604-990-3474 or www.phtheatre.org.

Stones in His Pockets: A comedy about a quiet Irish community turned upside down by the arrival of a Hollywood movie shoot Feb. 10-18, Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m. with matinees Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12-$28.

Secrets of a Soccer Mom: Three women take the field in a mothers versus sons soccer game March 1-10, Tuesday-Saturday at 8 p.m., with matinees Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12-$28.

Studio 1398: 1398 Johnston St. on Granville Island, Vancouver.

I Love You Because: A musical love story/comedy about young New Yorkers finding love until Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. Admission: $20-$28. Tickets: www. brownpapertickets.com or 604-307-9451.

Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or www. northvanplayers.ca.

The Trouble with Richard: A romantic comedy about a quiet guy's life becoming complicated Feb. 10, 11, 15-18 and 22-25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

DANCE

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

Musically Speaking: Ballet Jorgen will perform Monday, Feb. 13 at 1: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20.

Showcase 2012: Pro Arte Centre students will perform a full range of dance genres Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25/$17.

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: 604-9866556.

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Sean Zwagerman Saturday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. Topic: The decline of the educated Canadian man. Info: 778-782-5215 or www.philosopherscafe.net.

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. Topic: Has our political process gone astray? Info: 778-782-5215 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 info@legion118.com.

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 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 604985-5646.

OTHER EVENTS

Capilano University: Room 162 in the Birch Building, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

The Capilano Review will celebrate issue 3.16 - The Ecologies Issue with a poem discussion and a presentation of photographs and field notes from a waterscapes project Friday, Feb. 17 at 11: 30 a.m.

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/nscucentre.

Cap Film Series - Sound it Out: A documentary portrait of the very last surviving vinyl record shop in Teesside, North-East England Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $10/$6.

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

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival: A series of extreme adventure films and presentations will run from Feb. 10 to 18 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18. Info and schedule: www.vimff. org.

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

Movies at the Meek - Benda Bilili: The story of a Kinshasa band of homeless handicapped artists Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $12.

Park & Tilford Cineplex Odeon Theatre: 200-333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver.

The North Shore International Film Series: The North Shore Community Arts Council will screen Canadian, independent and foreign films throughout the fall, winter and spring. A Separation will play Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: www. nvartscouncil.ca/events/north-shore-international-film-series or 604-988-6844.

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

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, Feb. 17, 10: 30 a.m.-noon. Topic: Is it possible for an atheist to be regarded as a fundamentalist? Info: 778-782-5215 or www.philosopherscafe.net.

Offstage - Front and Centre: Clyde Mitchell will talk about making music from the conductor's podium Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 10: 30 a.m. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and meet the speaker. Info: 604-913-3634.

Opera Lecture Series: Explore the masterpieces of Giuseppe Verdi's later years with Nicolas Krusek Wednesdays, Feb. 29, March 7, 14, 21 and April 4 , 12: 30-2: 30 p.m.