GALLERIES
ARTEMIS GALLERY 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 778-233-9805 artemisgallery.ca High Colour: A series of acrylic paintings by Catherine Fraser will be on display until Sept. 22. Fraser will be present most weekends.
BELLEVUE GALLERY 2475 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment. bellevuegallery. ca
BRUSHSTROKES GALLERY Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Thursday-Sunday and public holidays, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. or by appointment. nsartists.com Members of The North Shore Artists' Guild display a wide selection of original art with new works every month.
BUCKLAND SOUTHERST GALLERY 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-922-1915 bucklandsoutherst.com
CAFÉ FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 778-340-3379 [email protected]
CAROUN ART GALLERY 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. 778-372-0765 caroun.net Cartoon Exhibition: Morteza Khanali's work will be on display until Sept. 27. Opening reception: Saturday, Sept. 21. 4-9 p.m. Photography Competition: Professional and amateur photographers are invited to submit works for this annual competition. Deadline for submissions: Sept. 30.
CENTENNIAL THEATRE 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. centennialtheatre. com
CITYSCAPE COMMUNITY ART SPACE 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil. ca Art Rental Show: Buy or rent artwork right off the gallery walls until Oct. 5. The show will feature more than 300 pieces of original artwork ranging from $10 to $40 per month created by over 100 local artists.
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. Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. 604-762-4623, 778-997-9408 or coastalpatternsgallery.com
COVE CREEK GALLERY 4349 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.
DISTRICT FOYER GALLERY 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil. ca.
North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of acrylic paintings by Jeff Wilson and blown glass works by Miyuki Shinkai until Oct. 29.
DISTRICT LIBRARY GALLERY 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. nvartscouncil.ca North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of paintings by Christine Breakell-Lee until Nov. 12.
FERRY BUILDING GALLERY 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays.604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Painters' Landing: Local artists will work, exhibit and sell art outdoors at Ambleside Landing and Millennium Park Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. until Oct. 27. Fire: An exhibition of West Vancouver Fire Museum paintings, artifacts and fire trucks will run until Sept. 29. Vintage fire trucks will be on display Sept. 21, 2-5 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 drop-off Sunday, Sept. 29, 9-11 a.m. and pickup 3-4 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr.
Interpretations of the Spiritual in Nature II: Paintings, sculpture and print-making by Lynne Green will be on display Oct. 1-20. Opening reception: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artist: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2-3 p.m.
THE GALLERY AT ARTISAN SQUARE 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 604-947-2454 biac.ca
GALLERY YOYO 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. 604-983- 2896
GORDON SMITH GALLERY OF CANADIAN ART 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Wednesday-Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Adult admission by donation/children free. Tours Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Registration required. [email protected]. 604-998-8563
GRAFFITI CO. ART STUDIO 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Friday, 1:30-6:30 p.m. or by appointment. 604-980-1699 or [email protected] Colored Abstract: Works by Kam Filsoufiwill be on display until Sept. 27.
LIONS BAY ART GALLERY 350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Featuring established and upcoming artists. Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-921-7865 lionsbayartgallery.com
LYNNMOUR ART STUDIO AND GALLERY 301-1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 604-929-4001 nsartists.ca/garyeder Contemporary and Abstract Paintings by Gordon Oliver, Robert Botlak and Gary W. Eder.
NORTH VANCOUVER CITY HALL 141 West 14th St., North Vancouver.
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 Nov. 1.
NORTH VANCOUVER COMMUNITY HISTORY CENTRE 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. 604-990-3700 x8016 nvma.ca
NORTH VANCOUVER MUSEUM 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Open by appointment only. 604-990-3700 x8016 North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver.
PRESENTATION HOUSE GALLERY 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. 604-986-1351 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 until Oct. 27. Exhibition tour: Saturday, Sept. 28, 3 p.m.
RON ANDREWS COMMUNITY SPACE 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Travelling: Photographs taken by Dennis Badgley while travelling in Turkey and watercolours and pottery by Trevor Holgate will be on display until Oct. 27.
SEYMOUR ART GALLERY 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com Art Party: A fundraising exhibition of original artwork by more than 50 local artists selling for $100, $200 or $300 will run until Oct. 5.
SILENT POETRY ART STUDIO 1079B Roosevelt Cres., North Vancouver. Original art, mentoring and classes with Sharka Leigh and Sandrine Pelissier. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. 604-312-1184, 604-781-4606 silentpoetryartstudio. wordpress.com Make'n Take: In conjunction with Culture Days the public is invited to create a greeting card using watercolour and paper art techniques Sunday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. All supplies will be provided.
SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Leaves and Tides: Ann Willsie's impressionistic forests and landscapes and Jeff Wilson's coastal compositions will be on display until Sept. 22.
Explorations in Coloured Pencil: Works by a variety of artists will be on display Sept. 24-Oct. 13. Opening reception: Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6-8 p.m. Exhibiting artists will be in the gallery to draw/demo Sept. 28 and 29, 2-4 p.m. in conjunction with Culture Days. Pencils and paper will be provided for the public to try their hand at drawing.
SPACE EMMARTS STUDIO 1432 Rupert St., North Vancouver. Wednesday and Friday, 2-5 p.m. and by appointment. 604-770-2545 [email protected]
STARFIRE STUDIO 6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. 604-922-5510 starfireattheferries. com 195
STUDIOS - ARTISTS ON PEMBERTON 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. 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.
STUDIO ART GALLERY AT CAPILANO UNIVERSITY 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 604-986- 1911 x2053
WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 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. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604-925-7290 Art in the Hall: Claire Sower's floral and landscape paintings will be on display until Nov. 15.
WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-925-7295 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.
YEATS STUDIO & GALLERY 2402 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 778-279-8777 Concerts
ANNE MACDONALD STUDIO333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver North Shore Folk and Blues Club Acoustic musical entertainment the third Sunday of each month, 7-10 p.m. Admission: $5 at the door. 604-986-3078
CAFÉ FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 778-340-3379 [email protected]
CAPILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/nscucentre Cap Classics Series - Proliferasian: A free performance by Lan Tung (erhu/vocal), JP Carter (trumpet), Dave Chokroun (bass) and Kevin Romain (drums) Friday, Sept. 20, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Get Lifted: Top Line Vocal Collective will perform contemporary pop, R&B, gospel and reggae songs in a one-of-a-kind choral experience Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $25/$20. Tickets: 604-696-1830 or [email protected]. Cap Classics Series - Dedications: A free performance of works for flute and piano with Paolo Bortolussi and Suzanne Klukas Friday, Oct. 4, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Cap Jazz Series: The Vinicius Cantuaria Quartet will perform Brazilian jazz Friday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.
CAULFEILD COVE HALL: 4773 South Piccadilly Rd., West Vancouver. 604-812-7411 caulfeildcovehall.ca Grand Opening featuring Tom Taylor and Shari Ulrich Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $28.
CEDAR SPRINGS RETIREMENT RESIDENCE 3633 Mount Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver. 604-986-3633 cedarspringsresidence.ca
CENTENNIAL THEATRE 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Lions Gate Sinfonia Presents Opening Night: Featuring the North Shore's rising stars in their first concertos and guest pianist Ian Parker Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$12.
CIVIC PLAZA 14th Street and Lonsdale Avenue.
DEEP COVE COFFEE HOUSE Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. 604-929-4019 [email protected]
DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.
FERRY BUILDING GALLERY 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.
KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre. com Early Music Vancouver: Tanya Tomkins will perform three Bach suites on the baroque cello Sunday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. 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.
Canadian Tenor Ken Lavigne will perform Sunday, Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. Tickets: $35/$30/$25.
LYNN VALLEY VILLAGE Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway, North Vancouver.
Lynn Valley's Got Talent: Live finals of a talent competition will take place Saturday, Oct. 5, 1-3 p.m.
LYNN VALLEY UNITED CHURCH 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. 604-987-2114 lynnvalleychurch.com Friday Night Live: A weekly series with improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Admission by suggested donation of $10. Schedule: Sept. 27, Arnie the Carnie. There will be a meet the cast session at 6:45 p.m.
SHIPBUILDERS' SQUARE 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver.
North Shore Culture Days: A kick-off event for Culture Days, a movement to raise awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement in the arts and cultural life, will take place Thursday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. 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. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Pianist Karen Lee-Morlang will perform Thursday, Sept. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
ST. STEPHEN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. 604-926-4381 Centennial Celebration: The Bria Skonberg Quintet will perform a jazz concert Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $25. Tickets: 604-981-6335.
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.
DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-929-3200 deepcovestage.com Making a Killing: The story of an unsuccessful playwright who stages his suicide in the hope of getting recognition for his latest work Wednesdays-Saturdays, Oct. 11-26 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Frankie and Johnny in the Claire De Lune: A romantic comedy about the meeting of two lonely middleaged restaurant workers Oct. 16-19 and 23-25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $50/$42/$25.
THEATRE AT HENDRY HALL 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers.ca The Kitchen Witches: A comedy where reality TV meets cooking show Sept. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
Dance CAPILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/nscucentre
CITYSCAPE COMMUNITY ART SPACE 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-988-6844 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. Info: nvartscouncil.ca/events/trolleydance.
Clubs and pubs BEANS ON LONSDALE 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m. 604-985-2326
BREWSTER'S COFFEE 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-9820
CASA NOVA CAFÉ 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2223 [email protected]
DUNDARAVE FISH MARKET 2423 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-922-1155 dundaravefishmarket. com
ELECTRIC OWL 928 Main St., Vancouver. 604-558-0928 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.
FINCH AND BARLEY 250 East First St., North Vancouver. finchandbarley. com Dino DiNicolo will perform a solo show Thursday, Oct. 3 from 8:45 p.m. to midnight. JACK LONSDALE'S PUB 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. 604-986-7333
LARSON STATION RESTAURANT Glenegales Clubhouse, 6190 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 778-279-8874 The Maria Ho Trio will perform bossas and sambas to celebrate the release of her new singles Sept. 20 starting at 7 p.m. Ho will be joined by Ron Johnston on piano and Dave Guiney on bass.
LA ZUPPA 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-986-6556
LEGION #118 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. 604-985-1115 [email protected]
NARROWS PUB1979 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver.
MIST ULTRA BAR 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. DJs spin classic dance music from the '80s, '90s and today. 604-926-2326
QUEENS CROSS PUB 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. queenscross.com Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
THE RAVEN PUB 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. theravenpub.com Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
RED LION BAR & GRILL 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. 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 Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m.
SAILOR HAGAR'S BREW PUB 235 West First St., North Vancouver. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 604-984-3087
THE VILLAGE TAPHOUSE The Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver. 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. Interested performers are asked to phone Doug Medley at 604-985-5646.
Other events
CAFÉ FOR CONTEMPORARY ART 138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 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 playwrights the third Thursday of the month, 7-9:30 p.m.
KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Movies at the Meek: A screening of Kon-Tiki Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12. North Shore Culture Days: A variety of free family activities Sept. 27 and 28. Schedule: kaymeekcentre. com/kmc2.
Movies at the Meek: A screening of Twenty Feet From Stardom Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12.
NORTH VANCOUVER CITY LIBRARY 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. 604-998-3450 nvcl.ca The Many Methods of Storytelling: To celebrate Culture Days (culturedays. ca) the library will host free storytelling events on Sept. 27. Local Nonagenarians
Tell Their Tales, 2-4 p.m. Registration not required. Adventures in Immigration, 7-8:30 p.m.
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. Twenty Feet From Stardom will play Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil.ca/events/north-shore-international-filmseries.
SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Songs and Stories: Composer Michael Conway Baker will share show biz, film and concert music stories past and present the third Wednesday of every month, 10:30-11:30 a.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. Admission: $7/$5. WEST
VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7407 westvanlibrary.ca SFU Philosopher's Café: Randall Mackinnon will moderate a discussion, Sept. 20 from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the topic: "Is the relentless promotion of positive thinking a plague?" 778-782-8000 philosopherscafe.net.
Jazz Talks - The Great Piano Players: Neil Ritchie will explore the music of great jazz pianists Tuesdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 1 and 8, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Artists Confidential: Join Kay Meek Centre's managing and artistic director Claude Giroux for a behindthe- scenes interview with Caroline Cave and Frank Cassini Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 10:30 a.m.
Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].
