GALLERIES
Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 12: 30-5 p.m. Info: 604-929-4354 or artemisinthecove@gmail.com.
Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 604-903-3798 or www.artists4kidscom.
ArtStarts Gallery: 808 Richards St., Vancouver. Big Ideas: Vancouver Biennale will host an exhibit featuring the work of high school students that runs until Nov. 18. Info: www. vancouverbiennale.com.
B.C. Mills Museum at Lynn Headwater Park: 4900 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-224-5739.
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.
Snow Asylum: The latest works by Marion Liewellyn will be on display from Oct. 13 to Nov. 12. Opening reception: Thursday, Oct. 13, 6-8 p.m.
BrushStrokes Gallery: Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11: 30 a.m.-6: 30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11: 30 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: www.nsartists.ca.
Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1915. www.bucklandsoutherst.com.
Cafe for Contemporary Art: 140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 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.
A Group Exhibition of paintings and photography by Iranian artists will run until Oct. 29. Reception: Saturday, Oct. 15, 4-9 p.m.
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.
Call for 2D and 3D Artists: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is currently accepting submissions for exhibitions which will take place at the District Foyer Gallery and the District Library Gallery. Submission deadline: Saturday, Oct. 8, 4: 30 p.m.
Absorption, Reflection, Illumination: An exhibition of abstracted sculpture, paintings and tailored sources of light by Peter Pierobon, Sibeal Foyle and Kent Anderson will run until Oct. 22.
The Gift Box: Small, impulsebuy gift items will be for sale until Jan. 30, 2012. Works from artists Jen Ellis, Mary Blaze, Heike Kapp, Ana Isabel and Lina Cutnam on sale until Oct. 31.
Coastal Patterns Gallery: 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 6047624623, 778-997-9408 or www. coastalpatternsgallery.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 www.nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition that explores decay in different mediums with stone sculptures by Oliver Harwood and acrylic paintings of vintage trucks and tractors by Warren Oneschuk until Oct. 19.
District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www. nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present a photography exhibition of Daniel deRegt's work until Nov. 9.
Feast in the Village: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 7783402223.
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.
Objective Reality: A mixed media exhibition will run until Oct. 16.
Mysteries and Histories: Totemic forms and other new works by Susanna Blunt will be on display from Oct. 18 to 30. Opening reception: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m. Artist in attendance: Saturday, Oct. 22, 2-3 p.m.
Painters' Landing: Artists are invited to work, exhibit and sell art on the grass areas at Ambleside Landing and Millenium Park until Oct. 31. Fee: $55 per month. Info: 604-925-7290.
The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 604-947-2454 or www.biac.ca. Hours: Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m.
Gallery Jones: 1531 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2233.
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.graffiticoart.com.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
James Tabasi's work will be exhibited until Oct. 31 to raise funds for the new HOpe Centre for Mental Health at Lions Gate Hospital.
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.
Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: www.lynnmourgallery.com 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 City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3455 or www.nvcl.ca.
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: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or www. northvanmuseum.ca/.
Entwined Histories: An exhibition of Native arts and artifacts showcasing the collection of Maisie Hurley, a non-native activist, until Nov. 6.
North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver.
Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604986-
1351 or www.presentationhousegall.com.
Tulsa and The Park: An exhibition of photographs by Larry Clark on underworld drug use, sex and violence in Tulsa, Oklahoma and prints by Kohei Yoshiyuki of outdoor sex in Japan will run until Oct. 30.
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: 604-980-7182.
Scapes: Colleen Cosgrove and Brenda Cross' works of pastel on archival paper will be on display until Oct. 30.
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.
Drive-by: A digital panorama of photographs taken by Danny Singer while driving through the city of Vancouver will run from Oct. 18 to Nov. 27. Opening reception: Tuesday, Oct. 18, 7-9 p.m. Artists's talk: Sunday, Oct. 30, 2 p.m. Curator's talk: Sunday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m.
Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-5356.
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.
Critters: Patricia Vaughan's watercolour and mixed media paintings of animals will be on display until Oct. 16.
Starfire Studio: 6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-5510 or www.starfireattheferries.com.
Studio Art Gallery at Capilano University: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Studio 195 Gallery: 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver.
Tartooful: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 604-924-0122 or www.tartooful.com.
The Art of the Fool: Original works inspired by the Jokerworld collection will be on display until Nov. 22.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.
West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7290.
Art in tne Hall - Colour Reigns: Gordon Davis' paintings of landscapes and flowers will be on display until Nov. 4.
West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 6049257295 or www.westvancouvermuseum.ca.
Longing: Sonny Assu's sculptures and photographs will be on display until Nov. 5. Artist talk: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.
CONCERTS
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/nscucentre.
Cap Classics - Music for Strings and Flute: The music diploma program will perform a free concert Friday, Oct. 7, 11: 45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cap Global Roots Series: Antonio Zambujo will perform a concert of Portuguese fado Saturday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Coal Mining Blues Tour: Matt Andersen will perform a concert of blues, roots and rock music Friday, Oct. 7 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.
Opening Night: The Lions Gate Sinfonia will perform a concert in celebration of Liszt's 200th birthday Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$12. The Extraordinary Music of Bach and Mozart: A performance by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Monday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. Admission: $39/$35/$26.75. Tickets: VSO box office, 604-876-3434.
Deep Cove Coffee House: St. Clare-in-the-Cove, 1384 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: lindabates@shaw.ca or 6049294019.
Brighter Lights, Thicker Glasses will perform a mix of original, folk, pop, swing, Afro and calypso tunes Friday, Oct. 21 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $10.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
Cap Global Roots Series: Blues artist John Hammond and special guest, guitarist Steve Dawson will perform Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.
Strange Eventful History: A medley of poems interwoven with music Saturday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15/$10.
Vancouver Recital Society: Maxim Rysanov will perform on the viola with Eldar Nebolsin on the piano Sunday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $52.50.
Rock'n'Roll Pianomen: Impersonators will portray Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis in a tribute show Friday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $40.
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.
Carol Sawyer, Clyde Reed and Jared Burrows will perform on Oct. 12. Tickets: $10 at the door.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Two to Tango: Pianists Scott Meek and Ross Salvosa will perform tangos for four hands Thursday, Oct. 13 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Music for Art: Lions Gate Sinfonia will perform classical music inspired by the upcoming art exhibition titled "Day of the Dead" Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Vancouver Masonic Centre: 1495 West Eighth Ave., Vancouver. Colour of My Dreams: North Vancouver pianist Vlada Mars will perform a benefit concert for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Friday, Oct. 21 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15/$10.
Info: 778-554-6277 or www.vladamars.com. West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.
Friday Night Concert Series: Guitarist and singer/songwriter Don Alder will perform Friday, Oct. 21 at 7: 30 p.m. Free.
West Vancouver United Church: 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver.
Over the River and Through the Woods: A celebration of Thanksgiving in hymns and song by the EnChor and Pacific Spirit Children's Choir Sunday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. A pumpkin pie reception will follow the concert. Admission by donation with proceeds to the North Shore Lookout Society.
The Yale: 1300 Granville St., Vancouver.
Songs Lived & Life Played: Mohawk blues piano man Murray Porter will celebrate the release of his new CD with a show Friday, Oct. 7, 6-9 p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door.
THEATRE
Anne MacDonald Studio: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.
Grand Theft Improv: An improv sketch show that uses audiences suggestions to create 90 minutes of stories, scenes, songs and comedic chaos, the last Sunday of every month at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10.
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/nscucentre.
Cap Theatre Series - 7 Stories: A comedy about a man contemplating suicide on the seventh-storey ledge of a building is confronted by the stories of the people who live inside Oct. 19-22 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/$14/$8.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: 604-929-3200 or www.deepcovestage.com.
Book of Days: A dark comic mystery will run Wednesdays to Saturdays until Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. Admission: $18/$16.
Jericho Arts Centre: 1675 Discovery St., Vancouver.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: A musical comedy where Vaudeville meets Rome until Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. Admission: $30/$20. Tickets: www.jerichoartscentre.com or 604224-8007, ext. 3.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 604-990-3474 or www.phtheatre.org.
Kismet One to One Hundred: Four artists set out across Canada to interview 100 people - ages one to 100 - to find out what they believe about kismet, Oct. 13-22. Tuesday to Saturday at 8 p.m., Saturday matinee at 4 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12-$28. At the matinee on Saturday, Oct. 15 you can pay only what you think the show was worth and then stick around for a barbecue on the house immediately after the show.
DANCE
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
Woza Afrika - Youth 4 Youth: The ProArte dancers will perform the Afro-fusion dance opera Muti Usina Zita with original music followed by several youth choirs Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7: 30 p.m. All proceeds will go to youth education in Gugulethu and other townships in South Africa. Tickets: $35/$20.
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. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5: 30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5: 30 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-9820.
Bridge Between Pub: 1970 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1834 or www. bridgebetween.com.
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: 604-986-6556.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. Topic: Can we trust a government that is very secretive? Admission: $5.
Fiesta Flamenco every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, tapas and wine, 6: 30 p.m., music, 8: 30 p.m.
Memphis Blues: 1629 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-3699. Live blues every weekend.
Ocean Club Restaurant and Lounge: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 6049262326.
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.
Saltaire Restaurant: 235 15th St., West Vancouver. Live local jazz every Thursday.
Taylor's Crossing: 1035 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7899. Magician every Friday and Sunday, 5 p.m. Children are welcome.
The Village Taphouse: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-8882.
Dino Dinicolo will perform a show with Zephyr Trio Friday, Oct. 14.
Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Highway, 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 604-985-5646.
OTHER EVENTS
Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7290 or www. ferrybuildinggallery.com.
Lecture: A study of the Louvre and its masterpieces with illustrated lectures on film Monday, Oct. 17, 7-9 p.m. Tickets: $8.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre. com or 604-913-3634.
Movies at the Meek - Of Gods and Men: Inspired by a true story about a group of monks caught between a military government and extremist guerillas Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 7: 30 p.m. French and Arabic with English subtitles. Tickets: $12.
Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 or www.nvdpl.ca.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Mark Battersby Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. Topic: Surrogates. Admission: $5. Info: 778-782-5215 or www. philosopherscafe.net.
Family Film Night: A series of free family friendly films will be shown on Tuesdays at 6: 30 p.m. Schedule: Oct. 18, Despicable Me; Nov. 1, Toy Story 3; Nov. 15, Cars 2 and Nov. 29 to be announced. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Park and Tilford Cineplex: 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. Cave of Forgotten Dreams will play Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca/events/northshore-international-film-series or 6049886844.
Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon5 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or www. presentationhousegall.com.
Book Launch: Photographer Stephen Waddell will present his book Hunt and Gather Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7: 30 p.m.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 6049257407 or www.westvanlib.org.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, Oct. 21, 10: 30 a.m.-noon. Topic: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Admission: $5. Info: 778-782-5215.
Music Talks - Today's Broadway: Jazz specialist Neil Ritchie will discuss successful Broadway songwriters on Oct. 11, 10: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m.
Music Talks - The Great Operas of Verdi: Nicolas Krusek will explore Verdi's operatic works Wednesdays, Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9 and 16, 12: 30-2: 30 p.m.
West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre: 695 21st St., West Vancouver.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to listings@ nsnews.com.
