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Galleries ARTEMIS GALLERY 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 778-233-9805 artemisgallery.ca Scouting the Divine: Paintings by Shelley Rothenburger will be on display from Nov. 12 to Dec. 1.

Galleries

ARTEMIS GALLERY 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 778-233-9805 artemisgallery.ca Scouting the Divine: Paintings by Shelley Rothenburger will be on display from Nov. 12 to Dec. 1. Opening reception: Friday, Nov. 15, 7-10 p.m.

B.C. MILLS MUSEUM AT LYNN HEADWATER PARK 4900 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. 604-224-5739

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

BINKLEY SCULPTURE STUDIOS 535 East First St., North Vancouver. 604-984-8574 MichaelBinkley.com

BREWSTER'S COFFEE 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 604-925-9820.

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. For the months of November and December all paintings will be $100 or less.

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 cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail.com

CAROUN ART GALLERY 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.778-372-0765 caroun.net Painful Eyes Behind the Colours: Paintings by Nakisa Naji will be on display until Nov. 14. A free workshop on "expressionism," run by the artist, will take place Saturday, Nov. 9, 4-8 p.m.

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 Pushing Boundaries: A biannual exhibition highlighting emerging and professional First Nations artists will run until Nov. 16. Anonymous Art Show: A fundraising event and group exhibition where all artwork is priced at $100 and is sold right off the wall Nov. 21-Dec. 21. Opening reception: Thursday, Nov. 21, 7-9:30 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. 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.

DAVID PIRRIE STUDIO 1210 Arborlynn Dr., North Vancouver. davidpirrie.com

DAVID NEEL GALLERY 104 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 604-988-9215 davidneel.com

DELANY'S COFFEE HOUSE 2424 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-921-4466.

DELANY'S COFFEE HOUSE The Village at Park Royal, West 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 abstract paintings by Sarah Northcott and ceramics by Diane Espiritu until Jan. 14. Opening reception: Thursday, Nov. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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. North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of photography from a teen photo contest with the theme "Every Picture Tells a Story" until Jan. 21. Opening reception: Saturday, Nov. 9, 2-4 p.m.

FERRY BUILDING GALLERY 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays.604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com

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. info@smithfoundation.ca.

604-998-8563 FANS (Fund for the Arts on the North Shore) will honour literary and visual artist Pierre Coupey and painter Bobbie Burgers with distinguished artist awards Friday, Nov. 8, 7-9 p.m. $25 or $40 for two tickets. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com

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 gcartstudio@shaw.ca

KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com On Our Walls - Vintage Poster Exhibition: Martine De Keyn's collection of European lithographic posters will be on display until Dec. 2.

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.

THE MUSIC BOX 1564 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

MYSTIC MASK ART STUDIO 319 West 28th St., North Vancouver.

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. 29.

NORTH VANCOUVER CITY LIBRARY 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. 604-998-3455 nvcl.ca

NORTH VANCOUVER COMMUNITY HISTORY CENTRE 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. 604-990-3700 x8016 nvma.ca Leonard Frank - Master Photographer: An exhibit of Frank's photographs will be on display until Feb. 28, 2014.

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 Nov. 24.

PRESENTATION HOUSE SATELLITE GALLERY 560 Seymour St., Vancouver. Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. satellitegallery.ca Ornament and Reproach: An exhibition of photographer, writer and filmmaker Moyra Davey's work will run from Nov. 8 to Jan. 18.

RON ANDREWS COMMUNITY SPACE 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Creative Diversity and Meandering Life of Line: Mixed media abstracts using recycled materials by Edith Warner and ink on paper drawings by Eva Kawczynski will be on display until Dec. 8.

SEYMOUR ART GALLERY 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com Bio/Graphic - Autobiography in Comics: An examination of the craft of telling personal stories through comics by showcasing the work of six Vancouver artists will run until Nov. 16.

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

SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Black and White - Experimentation with Contrasting Energies: Eryn Price's ink mandalas and Daniela Ianorescu's graphite renderings of classical sculpture will be on display until Nov. 24.

SPACE EMMARTS STUDIO 1432 Rupert St., North Vancouver. Wednesday and Friday, 2-5 p.m. and by appointment. 604-770-2545 originals@emmarts.ca

195 STUDIOS - ARTISTS ON PEMBERTON 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. 195studios.ca

WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca In the Gallery - Documenting Modern Life: Photographer Bill McPhee's work with supplementary pieces by Helen Theilmann will be on display until Jan. 14.

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 Dialectic of Failure: New work by Babak Golkar will be on display until Dec. 7.

YEATS STUDIO & GALLERY 2402 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 778-279-8777

Summer Series: New works by Craig Yeats will be on display until Nov. 8.

Concerts ANNE MACDONALD STUDIO 333 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

CAPILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/

CENTENNIAL THEATRE 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Vivaldi's Four Seasons: A performance by Lions Gate Sinfonia Sunday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$12. Journey Into the Music of John Williams: The West Coast Symphony Orchestra will perform the music of John Williams Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.

DEEP COVE COFFEE HOUSE Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. 604-929-4019 lindabates@shaw.ca

HIGHLANDS UNITED CHURCH 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. The Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra will perform Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Admission: $15. Tickets available at the church or at the door.

It's All About Jazz: Sea 't' Sky Big Band will perform with Higher Ground Women's Ensemble Sunday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. Admission: $15. Tickets: From choir members or at the door.

KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre. com Pianist Michelle Mares will perform Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$25. Headwater, an acoustic roots group, will perform Friday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$25.

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. Schedule: Nov. 8, The Sharp Jazz Five; Nov. 15, Simon Kendall; Nov. 22, Tattoo Show 'n' Tell; Nov. 29, We 3 Fashionistas; Dec. 6, Mrs. Claus' Kitchen. Admission by suggested donation of $10.

MOUNT SEYMOUR UNITED CHURCH 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.

Seycove Music Recital Series: Voice and brass will be the theme Saturday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$5. seycovemusic.ca

THE ORPHEUM ANNEX 823 Seymour St., Vancouver.

Album Release Concert: Vocalist Amanda Wood will perform Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20. amandawood. brownpapertickets.com

PRESENTATION HOUSE THEATRE 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org Cap Jazz at PHT: Students from the jazz studies program at Capilano University will perform with special guests from the faculty Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15.

SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Bach to Beethoven: Cellist Lee Duckles and pianist Monica Pfau will present a wide range of classical music Thursday, Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Pianist Paolo Vairo will perform Thursday, Nov. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12. Jazz Vocalist Andrea Superstein will perform Friday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/$20.

ST. STEPHEN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. 604-926-4381 Jazz Vespers: The Flora Scott Ensemble will perform Sunday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. A donation of $10 at the door will be appreciated.

WEST VANCOUVER UNITED CHURCH 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver.

Memory Eternal: Chor Leoni Men's Choir will perform a concert in honour of Remembrance Day Monday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. Admission: $30/$25/$15. Tickets: 1-877-840-0457.

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.

CAPILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/Pride and Prejudice: CapU Students will perform this classic love story Nov. 14-16, 20-23 at 8 p.m. with matinees Nov. 17 and 23 at 2 p.m. There will be a talk-back with the cast and playwright after the 2 p.m. show on Nov. 23. Tickets: $22/$15/$10.

DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-929-9456 firstimpressionstheatre. com

In-Laws, Outlaws, and Other People (That Should be Shot): A holiday comedy Wednesdays-Saturdays, Nov. 14-30 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com The Mousetrap: An Agatha Christie mystery Nov. 8, 9, 13-16 at 8 p.m. with a matinee Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/$20/$15.

NORTH SHORE NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE 225 East Second St., North Vancouver.

Alternate Universes Meets the Holiday Season: A comedic evening of plays, songs, sketch comedy, film and monologues performed by students Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. Admission by donation.

PRESENTATION HOUSE THEATRE 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org Jack and the Bean: A new spin on the classic tale for ages four-eight Nov. 8, 7 p.m. and Nov. 9 and 10, 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets: $10.

Dance CENTENNIAL THEATRE 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Les Sylphides and Mixed Repertoire: Coastal City Ballet will perform Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$22.

KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Catching Art: Ten young dancers from Pro Arte Contemporary Ballet Theatre will perform Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $25/$17.

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 info@casanovacafe.ca

DUNDARAVE FISH MARKET 2423 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-922-1155 dundaravefishmarket. com

ELECTRIC OWL 928 Main St., Vancouver. 604-558-0928 Cap Global Roots: Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks will perform Monday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. Admission: $30/$27. Tickets: 604-998-7810, capilanou. ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/or at the door.

FINCH AND BARLEY 250 East First St., North Vancouver. finchandbarley. com

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 Gleneagles Clubhouse, 6190 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 778-279-8874

LA ZUPPA 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-986-6556 SFU Philosopher's Café: Martin Hunt will moderate a discussion, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 7 p.m. on the topic: "Is consciousness so mysterious because we have the wrong concept?" 778-782-8000 philosopherscafe.net.

LEGION #118 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. 604-985-1115 info@legion118.com 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 Laura Crema will perform Saturday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. 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 cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail.com

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.

CAPILANO LIBRARY 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.ca Author Talk: Join Kathryn Para, winner of the Second Great BC Novel Contest, as she discusses her debut novel Lucky Tuesday, Nov. 19, 7-8 p.m. Registration required.

CAPILANO UNIVERSITY BOSA CENTRE FOR FILM AND ANIMATION 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

CENTENNIAL THEATRE 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com This is Not Debatable: Stand-up comedian Steve Patterson will perform his one man show Friday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $45.

Vancouver International Film Festival: A series of extreme adventure films and presentations will run from Nov. 14 to 16. Tickets: $17/$15. Schedule: vimff.org

EXECUTIVE INN 405 North Rd., Coquitlam. Magic Shows: The Ring of Fire Magic will be performed Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. and Stars Magic Show Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15.

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KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Movies at the Meek: The documentary Stories We Tell will be screened Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12. Doxa Documentary Film Festival: Bayou Maharaja: The Tragic Genius of James Booker will be screened Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $12.

LYNN CANYON ECOLOGY CENTRE 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver. dnv.org/ecology/Book Launch: Aliette Frank will launch her latest publication Dreams, Guns & Gorillas Saturday, Nov. 16, 2-4 p.m. As well as a reading, the event will integrate a presentation of Frank's artwork.

LYNN VALLEY LIBRARY 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca Author Talk - Colliding Worlds: Join Diana Davidson and Meredith Quartermain who will read from their works of historical fiction Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration required.

PARKGATE LIBRARY 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. 604-929-3727 Author Talk: Join North Vancouver author Michael Hetherington for a discussion about his first novel The Playing Card Saturday, Nov. 16, 3-4 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. Hannah Arendt will play Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: 604-

988-6844 or nvartscouncil. ca/events/north-shoreinternational-film-series.

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.

VANCOUVER PUBLIC LIBRARY 350 West Georgia St., Vancouver. Literary Reading and Talk: Poet and author David Zieroth will read from his new memoir The November Optimist and talk about working with Gaspereau Press Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.

WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Alice Munro Talk: SFU Prof. Richard Harvey will talk about writer Alice Munro and the art of narrative fiction Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. Opera with Nicolas Krusek: Discussions about the late operas of Richard Wagner Wednesdays, Nov. 13, 20 and Dec. 4, 12:30-2:30 p.m. SFU Philosopher's Café: Randall Mackinnon will moderate a discussion, Friday, Nov. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the topic: "What are the various themes that seem to emerge throughout our lives as we pass from childhood to older age?" 778-782-8000 philosopherscafe.net.

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