GALLERIES
Artemis Gallery 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 778-233-9805 artemisgallery.ca
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. For the month of December all paintings will be $100 or less.
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 Winter Group Exhibition: Cartoons, paintings and photography by various artists will be on display until Dec. 14. Photography Exhibition: Photos from the seventh annual competition will be exhibited Dec. 17-30. Prizes will be given out at the opening reception Saturday, Dec. 21, 4-9 p.m.
City Scape Comm unity Art Spac e 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil. ca Anonymous Art Show: A fundraising event and group exhibition where all artwork is priced at $100 and is sold right off the wall until Dec. 21.
Art Rental Salon: An ongoing art rental programme with a variety of original artwork available ranging from $10 to $40 per month.
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.
District Library Gallery 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. nvartscouncil.ca 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.
Gallery Jones 1725 West Third Ave., Vancouver. 604-714-2216 galleryjones.com The Land: An exhibition featuring Ross Penhall, Chaki, Greg Hardy and Peter Krausz will run until Jan. 18.
Gordon Smith Gallery of Canad ian 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
Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com On Our Walls: Mixed media collage artist Gillian Hunt's work will be on display until Jan. 6.
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
North Vancouver Comm unity 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.
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 presentationhousegallery.org
Presentation House Satell ite 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 until Jan. 18.
Ron Andrews Comm unity Spac e 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Twelve Days of Christmas and Winter Vibrance Pots decorated with themes from the carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas" by Parkgate Potters and oil and acrylic landscapes by Roy Geronimo will be on display until Jan. 12.
Seymour Art Gallery 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com
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
Van dop Gallery 421 Richmond St., New Westminster. 604-521-7887 vandopgallery.com Spirit of the Season: New works by painter Carole Arnston will be on display until Dec. 24.
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: Paintings by Catherine Sutherland will be on display until Jan. 10.
Yeats Studio & Gallery 2402 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 778-279-8777
CONCERTS
Ka y Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: 604-981- 6335 kaymeekcentre.com
Winter Express: Harmony House Music Studio will present two completely different performances Dec. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. Friday will feature peer group night and Saturday will be solo night. Tickets: $20/$15/$10.
Lonsdale Quay 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. lonsdalequay.com The Ambleside Orchestra will present a free program of works including Michael Conway Baker's Aurora Suite Friday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Lynn Vall ey 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.
Mount Seymour United Church 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.
Seycove Music Recital Series: Cool Nights Hot Jazz will be the theme Friday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$5. seycovemusic.ca
St. Andrew's United Church 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. 604-985-0408 st-andrews-united.ca
Harvest for Hope: A Capella Chorus will perform a fundraising concert Saturday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. Admission by a suggested donation of $10 for adults and $5 for kids - $2 off with a non-perishable food donation. All proceeds will go to the Harvest Project.
Theatre Anne Mac Donald 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 Red Riding Hood: Deep Cove Stage Society's annual pantomime Dec. 18-20, 23, 27, 28, 30, Jan. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees Dec. 21, 22, 26, 28, 29 and Jan. 4 at 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $14.
PAl Studio Theatre 581 Cardero St., Vancouver. Quartet: A story set in a retirement home where four former opera stars are asked to perform Verdi's masterpiece runs until Dec. 15, Tuesday-Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Admission: $25. Tickets: 1-800-838-3006 brownpapertickets.com
Theatre at Hendry Hall815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers.ca Rapunzel - A Tangled Tale: A panto makeover of the classic tale Dec. 13-15, Friday at 7 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 and 4 p.m. Tickets: $10/$5.
DANCE
Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Winter Concert of Dance: Anna Wyman School of Dance Arts students will perform Saturday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. Admission: $25/$17/$13/$5. Tickets: 604-926-6535 or annawyman.com
Clubs and pubs Bean Around The World Coff ees/Beans on Lonsdal e 1802 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m. 604-985-2326 The Rainey Jazz Trio made up of Marlowe Rainey on piano, David Hodgson tenor sax and Evan Gratham on stand up bass will perform Sunday, Dec. 15 and 22 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Electric Owl 928 Main St., Vancouver. 604-558-0928 The Royal Oui will celebrate the release of their self-titled album Thursday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. Tickets: $10.
Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company 37801 Cleveland Ave., Squamish. 604-892-2603 The Royal Oui will celebrate the release of their self-titled album Friday, Dec. 20. No cover.
Jac k Lonsdal e'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, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. on the topic: "An economy is more like an ocean than a river. Do we severely misunderstand the macroeconomy?" 778-782-8000 philosopherscafe.net.
Mist Ul tra 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 Rav en 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 Haga r's Brew Pub 235 West First St., North Vancouver. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m. 604-984-3087
Other events Presentation House Gallery 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. 604-986-1351 presentationhousegallery.org
Holiday Photography and Book Sale: A curated selection of contemporary and vintage works will be for sale starting Friday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. and will continue Dec. 14-22 from noon to 5 p.m.
West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca
Author Talk: Grant Lawrence will read from his new memoir The Lonely End of the Rink Sunday, Dec. 15, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Jane Austen's Secret: Richard Harvey, a comparative literature specialist and instructor in SFU's continuing studies program will give a free talk Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.
SFU Philosopher's Café: Randall Mackinnon will moderate a discussion, Friday, Dec. 20 from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the topic: "Santa Claus: Who needs him?" 778-782-8000 philosopherscafe.net. -
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