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Artemis Gallery: 104C4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: TuesdaySunday, 12: 30-5 p.m. Info: 604-929-4354 or [email protected]. Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Artemis Gallery: 104C4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: TuesdaySunday, 12: 30-5 p.m. Info: 604-929-4354 or [email protected].

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.

The Bakehouse: 2453 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Bakehouse in Edgemont Village: 1050 Queens Rd., North Vancouver.

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 until Nov. 12.

Binkley Sculpture Studios: 535 East First St., North Vancouver. Info: www. MichaelBinkley.com or 604-984-8574.

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: 6049259820.

BrushStrokes Gallery: Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Hours: SundayThursday, 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.

Capilano Library: 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 6049874471 or www.nvdpl.ca.

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

A Group Painting Exhibition will take place until Nov. 14.

Casa Del Caffe: 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-983-2233.

Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. centennialtheatre.com.

Flamenco Rosario Captured: An exhibition of 20 winning prints by the North Shore Photographic Society will be on display until Jan. 1.

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.

Patterns - Hard and Soft: An exhibition that explores patterns created on hard and soft surfaces such as fabric, canvas, clay and stoneware will run until Nov. 19.

Call for Artists: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking artists to participate in the upcoming Anonymous Art Show. Canvases are available for sale now and the deadline for jury submissions is Saturday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m.

Anonymous Art Show: A fundraising event and group exhibition by established and emerging artists will run from Nov. 25 to Dec. 17. Artwork will be sold right off the wall and each piece is $100 with 50 per cent going to the artist and the balance to the Arts Council. Opening: Thursday, Nov. 24, 7-9: 30 p.m.

The Gift Bo Small, impulse-buy gift items will be for sale until Jan. 30. Coastal Patterns Gallery: 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-762-4623, 778-997-9408 or www. coastalpatternsgallery.com.

David Pirrie Studio: 1210 Arborlynn Dr., North Vancouver. Info: www.davidpirrie.com.

Delany's Coffee House: 2424 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-921-4466.

Delany's Coffee House: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver.

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 mystical scenic photography by Alan Maples and one of a kind whimsical wood sculptures by Marco Berera until Dec. 7.

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

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present Anne Gaze's paintings and prints inspired by archeological sites in Mexico until Jan. 4. Opening reception: Saturday, Nov. 12, 2-4 p.m.

Feast in the Village: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 778-340-2223.

Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7290 or www. ferrybuildinggallery.com. Gallery hours: TuesdaySunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Occam's Razor: An exhibition of Mike Wakefield's photography will run until Nov. 13.

The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 6049472454 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: 6049832896.

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.

Grouse Mountain: North Vancouver.

Artists for Conservation Festival: A display of nature and wildlife art will be shown until Nov. 13.

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

Lions Bay Art Gallery: 350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Gallery hours: MondaySunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: www.lionsbayartgallery.com or 604-921-7865.

Featuring established and upcoming artists.

Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 301-1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: www.nsartists.ca/garyeder 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.

The Music Bo 1564 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

Crackerjack: The best of British Columbia's fine crafts will be brought to the North Shore from Nov. 11-13. Meet the artists reception: Friday, Nov. 11, 3-9 p.m. Nov. 12 hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 604-922-3192

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/.

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: 604-986-1351 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 Nov. 13. A panel discussion of the work will take place Sunday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m.

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.

It Happens: Cynthia McLean's functional and decorative ceramic works and Igor Moskalev's paintings and drawings will be on display until Dec. 18.

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 until Nov. 27. 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.

Skulls and Skeletons: An exhibition of paintings by Lucy Godwin will run until Nov. 13.

Triple Take: An exhibition of the world around us with Maureen Coles acrylic paintings, Rosa Jafari Saghani ceramic and bronze sculptures and Sheree Jones oil paintings will run from Nov. 15 to 27. Opening reception: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 6-8 p.m.

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: TuesdaySaturday, 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.

Take Only Pictures: A photographic exhibition illustrating the beauty and fragility of West Vancouver's six park network will run until Jan. 8.

West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: MondayFriday, 8: 30 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7290.

West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: TuesdaySaturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7295 or www. westvancouvermuseum.ca.

Images of Architecture: An exhibit of architectural photographs by John Fulker will run from Nov. 16 to Jan. 14. Opening reception: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7-9 p.m. Artist talk: Saturday, Dec. 3, 1: 30 p.m.

CONCERTS

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

String Serenade: Lions Gate Sinfonia will perform a concert featuring string orchestra masterworks Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$12. Civic Plaza: Lonsdale Avenue and 14th Street, North Vancouver.

Deep Cove Coffee House: St. Clare-in-the-Cove, 1384 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or 604-929-4019.

The Honeyflowers will perform a blend of vocals and instrumentals Friday, Nov. 18 at 9 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and warm-up acts begin at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $10 which includes refreshments.

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

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

Cap Global Roots Series: Sixties folk-icon Judy Collins will perform Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $55.

Musically Speaking: The B.C. Boys Choir will perform Friday, Nov. 25 at 1: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20.

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.

Rocky's: Whytecliff Park, West Vancouver. Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-924-1378 or www.seymourartgallery.com.

Shipbuilders' Square: 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.

Five String Serenade: Rae Armour will perform her brand of roots/country/folk Thursday, Nov. 17 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

1 Passion, 88 Keys: Pianist Karen Lee-Morlang will perform Thursday, Nov. 24 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

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

Friday Night Concert Series: The Shirleys will perform Friday, Nov. 18 at 7: 30 p.m. Free.

West Vancouver United Church: 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver.

Reflect: A concert of memories for Remembrance Day Friday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. Admission: $30/$25/$15. Tickets: www. chorleoni.org or Brown Paper Tickets, 1-800-838-3006.

New Horizons Concert Series: The Ambleside Orchestra led by Nicolas Krusek will perform a concert featuring works by Rossini, Gounod, Strauss, Sleeman and others Friday, Nov. 25 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation at the door (suggested $15/$10). Reservations: 604-922-1035. Info: www.vcn.bc.ca/ amble/.

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: Arabian Nights will run Nov. 17-20, 24-26 at 8 p.m., Nov. 20 and 26 at 2 p.m. and Nov. 22 and 23 at noon. Tickets: $22/$14/$8.

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

Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: 604-929-3200 or www. deepcovestage.com.

Don't Dress for Dinner: A comedy about marriages, mix-ups and mayhem will run Wednesdays to Saturdays, until Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. with matinees Saturdays at 4 p.m. Admission: $18/$16. Tickets: www.firstimpressionstheatre.com or 604-929-9456.

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

Checkout Girls: A British rock 'n roll musical comedy will run Nov. 11, 12 and 16-19 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $22/$20.

North Shore Neighbourhood House: 225 East Second St., North Vancouver.

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

The Russian Play and Mexico City: An evening of two plays will run Tuesdays to Saturdays from Nov. 16 to 26 at 8 p.m. with Saturday matinees at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $28/$26 and $12 for the preview on Nov. 16.

DANCE

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

Raices - Further Explorations of the Tangled Roots of Flamenco: Flamenco Rosario will perform contemporary and traditional dances Friday, Nov. 25 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

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

Paquita and Mixed Repertoire: Coastal City Ballet will take the stage with an inaugural evening of classics and new works Friday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35/$22.

Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver.

Friday Night Live: A weekly series with Improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7: 30 p.m. Dancer Dianna David will perform Nov. 11.

CLUBS AND PUBS

Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 6049852326. 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: 6049259820.

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: 6049867333.

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, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. Topic: Would you move to a virtual reality if it makes you happier than the real world can? Admission: $5. Info: 778-782-5215.

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 [email protected].

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.

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: 3011: 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.

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

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

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Fall Speaker Series will run from Nov. 15-17 at 7: 30 p.m. Nov. 15 will feature short presentations by nine Canadian adventurers.

The Reel Rock Film Tour will be screened on Nov. 16 and a multimedia program titled India to Ireland by Bicycle will be presented Nov. 17. Tickets: $15 in advance, $17 at the door. Info: 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 - Meek's Cutoff: The story of settlers traveling through the Oregon desert in 1845 in harsh conditions Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7: 30 p.m. Rated PG. Tickets: $12.

Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 or www.nvdpl.ca.

Family Film Night: A series of free family friendly films will be shown on Tuesdays at 6: 30 p.m. Schedule: Nov. 15, Cars 2 and Nov. 29 to be announced. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Mark Battersby Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Topic: Why do we disagree? Admission: $5. Info: 778-782-5215 or www.philosopherscafe.net.

Seymour's Pub: 210-720 Old Lillooet Way, North Vancouver. Viral Video Showdown: Students from Capilano University will participate in a contest to see whose original video can generate the most views on YouTube. The videos will be screened Thursday, Nov. 24 at 7: 30 p.m.

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, Nov. 18, 10: 30 a.m.noon. Topic: Pros and cons of nuclear energy - power to die for? Admission: $5. Info: 778-782-5215.

Music Talks - The Great Operas of Verdi: Nicolas Krusek will explore Verdi's operatic works Wednesday, Nov. 16, 12: 30-2: 30 p.m.

Offstage Series - Out of the Mouths of Babes: Conductor Tony Araujo will talk about the B.C. Boys Choir Monday, Nov. 21 at 10: 30 a.m. Free.

Capilano University at Your Library: Professor Robert Sherrin will lecture and discuss literature and cinema in Iran following the revolution of 1979, Thursday, Nov. 24 at 10: 30 a.m.

- compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].