GALLERIES
Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca.
Fairygrams: Mixed media prints by Leonid Rozenburg will be on display until April 22. Art mixer: Friday, April 20, 7-10 p.m.
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: 6049033798 or www.artists4kidscom.
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.
Systems: Wayne Eastcott's new works on metal and paper will be on display until April 28.
BrushStrokes Gallery: Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Hours: Sunday, 11: 30 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, 11: 30 a.m.-6: 30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11: 30 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: www. nsartists.ca.
Members of The North Shore Artists' Guild display a variety of original art including oil paintings, watercolours, acrylics and mixed media on an ongoing basis with new works every month.
Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 6049221915. 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: 604-987-4471 or www.nvdpl.ca.
Capilano University: Maple Building, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.
The Capilano Potters will hold a spring sale April 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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.
An Exhibit of 35 works by 35 artists will be on display from April 24 to 28 Casa Del Caffe: 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-983-2233.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. centennialtheatre.com.
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.
Urban Flaneur: An exhibition that explores the grandeur and densification of urban space with a sculptural installation, acrylic paintings, large scale photomontages and photo conceptual multimedia wall pieces will run until May 12.
Call for Knitters: Throughout the spring and summer artistled workshops will take place to encourage participants towards building temporary public artworks referred to as yarn bombing. All levels and skills are invited to participate. Registration: 604-988-6844 or [email protected]. Those interested will be contacted when dates are finalized.
Coastal Patterns Gallery: 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Hours: WednesdaySunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 6047624623, 778-997-9408 or www. coastalpatternsgallery.com.
Cove Creek Gallery: 4349 Gallant Ave., North 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 semiabstract landscape paintings by Ishrat Khan and a variety of 3D mediums by Viven Chiu until May 29.
District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www. nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present "As I See It," an exhibit of Vern Montgomery's acrylic paintings until April 24.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibit of Laurel Terlesky's paintings April 25June 19. Opening reception: Saturday, April 28, 2-4 p.m.
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.
Painter's Landing: A limited number of artists are invited to work, exhibit and sell art on the grass areas adjoining the Ferry Building Gallery 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily until Oct. 31. Permit applications: email gallery@ westvancouver.ca. Info: 604-925-7266.
History of European Art: On film with Professor William Kloss of the Smithsonian Mondays until May 7, 7-9 p.m. Drop-in: $8.
Reflections: The Capilano IDEA program will launch their 2013 calendar with an exhibition of the original paintings for the calendar images until April 29. Meet the artists: Saturday, April 21, 2-3 p.m.
Call for Submissions: The Ferry Building Gallery is inviting submissions for a mixed media group exhibit for 2013 titled Hungry Ghosts: Living in the Age of Consumerism.
The jury will take place Sunday, June 17 with drop-off from 10 a.m.-noon and pick-up from 2-3 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7266 or [email protected].
The Artists of British Columbia Volume 3 book is now available and sells for $20. 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: TuesdayFriday, 1: 30-6: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 6049801699 or www.gcartstudio@ shaw.ca.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
On Our Walls: Work by West Vancouver students featuring the Collingwood Senior Art Program will be on display until April 23.
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: 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.
Mystic Mask Art Studio: 319 West 28th St., North Vancouver.
North Shore: Various North and West Vancouver locations. North Shore Art Crawl: A visual art festival that invites the public to explore and discover galleries and over 200 studio artists at over 50 locations from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove April 21 and 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info and map: www.nsartcrawl. ca.
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: TuesdaySaturday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or www.northvanmuseum.ca.
John B. Holdcroft (18841975) - A Civil Engineer's Photographic Eye: An exhibit of a small selection of photographic prints made from the Holdcroft collection will be on display until June 15.
North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-987-5612 or www. northvanmuseum.ca.
Made in B.C. - Homegrown Design: An exhibit of the history of B.C. designs that includes a video presentation showcasing examples of B.C. designs from 1858 through 2008 will run until May 27.
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. C. 1983: Part two of a two-part group exhibition that looks at how Vancouver artists worked with camera images around 1983 will run until May 6.
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.
Face-Off: Nimbus Two artists will display their mask themed work until May 27
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.
Child Out of Time - Reborn: Digital and acrylic paintings by Janet Strayer will be on display until April 22.
Spring Gift Gallery: A show and sale that will feature the work of more than 25 local artists and artisans April 24-29. Opening reception: Tuesday, April 24, 7-9 p.m.
Start With Art: An exhibition which aims to educate children and cultivate the love of art May 1-13. Professionals will show their work and share stories about how they became artists. Work will be priced at a kid friendly range and is only available for purchase by kids 16 and younger. Opening reception: Tuesday, May 1, 6-8 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-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Cherry Blossoms: Fibre Essence, a textiles art collective, will have their work on display until April 29.
A Retrospective: An exhibition of paintings and sculptures by the late Ryszard Wojciechowski May 1-13. Opening reception: Tuesday, May 1, 6-8 p.m. There will be a lecture on his life and work Sunday, May 6, 2-4 p.m.
Space Emmarts Studio: 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-375-0694 or www.emmarts.ca.
Show and Sale: The first Saturday of each month noon-5 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 Art Grad Show: Students will display their works of printmaking, sculptures, drawings and paintings April 30-May 11. Opening reception: Saturday, April 28, 6-8 p.m.
Studio 195 Gallery: 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: WednesdayFriday, 2-5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment.
Tartooful: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 604-924-0122 or www.tartooful.com. West Vancouver Community Centre: 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
Spring Art Sale: The North Shore Artist's Guild will hold its annual sale Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be over 300 works of art by more than 90 artists.
Call for Vendors: Applications are now being taken for the West Vancouver Jewelry Market that will take place Sunday, May 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Application details: www.westvancouver. ca/craftmarket. West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.
From Print to Digital - Originals Restored: In celebration of West Vancouver's 100th anniversary a collection of historical photographs will be on display until April 30.
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.
A Journey Through Time: A photo and artifact exhibit in celebration of West Vancouver's 100th birthday will run until April 28.
CONCERTS
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Gilbert & Sullivan's Trial by Jury: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform Monday, April 30 at 8 p.m. Admission: $39/$35/$26.75. Tickets: 604-876-3434.
Call for Performance/Dance Artists: The North Shore Folk Fest is looking for performers for their upcoming event on June 16 and 17. Post performances to YouTube and send in the link by April 30.
Info: [email protected]. Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or 6049294019.
The Heavy Hitters, a blues/ jazz sextet will perform Friday, April 20 at 9 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and warm-up acts start at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $10, which includes refreshments.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre. com or 604-913-3634.
Pro Nova String Ensemble will perform a chamber music concert Sunday, April 22 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 604-921-9444 or [email protected].
Tombak Concert: Kayhan Kalhor will perform the kemencheh (a bowed, spike fiddle) Sunday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $35.
Amplifier 2012: An evening celebrating the power of youth performance Saturday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Admission: $15/$10. Ticket proceeds will go towards the Kilometres for Kids walk in support of BC Children's hospital.
The Leaping Calf Cafe: 4840 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver.
CD Release Party: Kara Lockwood will celebrate the release of her album "Free Child" with a performance Friday, April 27 at 6: 30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: www.karacreative.ca.
Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.
Friday Night Live: A weekly series with Improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7: 30 p.m.
Music of Mozart, Glass and Weber: The Pro Nova Ensemble will perform Sunday, April 22 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation.
Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.
Classical Winds and Brass: An evening of classical chamber music presented by the Faculty of Seycove Music Academy Friday, April 27 at 7 p.m. Admission: $20/$5. The concert is followed by a wine and cheese reception for adults.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: www. phtheatre.org or 6049903474.
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.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Dixieland Sing Along: Peter and the Wolves will perform a jazz concert to lead a sing along Saturday, April 21 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $18/$20.
The Vancouver Song Institute will perform Thursday, April 26 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Polish Romanticism: Violinist Yuri Zaidenberg and pianist Scott Meek will perform works by Polish composers to compliment the exhibit "Ryszard Wojciechowski: A Retrospective" Thursday, May 3 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Sing Along Wednesdays: "Mr. Piano" Peter Vanderhorst will play the piano to lead a sing along of favourite songs the first Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon. Song books will be provided. Drop-in fee: $5 at the door.
Sing Along Wednesdays: Composer Michael Conway will lead a sing along to show tunes and other favourites the third Wednesday of every month, 10: 30 a.m.-noon. Song books will be provided. Drop-in fee: $5 at the door.
St. Stephen's Anglican Church: 885 22nd St., West Vancouver.
An Evening with Maestro Bramwell Tovey: The Canadian Federation of University Women West Vancouver will present a fundraising concert for women's scholarships and awards Tuesday, April 24 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $30. Tickets: cfuw.westvan@gmail. com or 604-925-8445.
West Vancouver Presbyterian Church: 2893 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
The Gospel Boys will perform and Polly Carnsew and Christine Dahlberg will play a classical piano duet Saturday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Admission: $15/$10. Proceeds will go to the North Shore Crisis Service Society. Tickets and info: 604-926-1812.
West Vancouver United Church: 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver.
Time and Space: The 90-voice Pacific Spirit Choir will perform choral music from across the centuries and cultures Saturday, April 28 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $20/$15. Tickets: 6049229171. Info: www.pacificspiritchoir.ca.
THEATRE
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
The Final Countdown: Handsworth secondary students will present their annual drama production until April 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $17/$14.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-929-3200 or www.deepcovestage.com.
The Love List: A comedy that examines the quest for perfection Wednesdays-Saturdays, May 3-19 at 8 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.
And Then There Were None: An Agatha Christie thriller April 20, 21, 25-28 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18/$15.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 604-990-3474 or www.phtheatre.org.
The Mikado: The North Shore Light Opera Society will perform a comedic tale of mismatched loves April 19-22, 26-29 and May 2-5 at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. There will be a special sing along performance on May 2. Tickets: $30/$25/$20.
St. Martin's Church Hall: 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver.
Robin Hood and the King's Bling: A youth performance by the Saint Martin Players May 4 , 7: 30 p.m. and May 5, 2 and 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $10/$5. Tickets: 604-767-0665. Info: www. smpdramatics.com.
Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or www.northvanplayers.ca.
Bea's Niece: A drama about the visitors a novelist receives while she is laid up in the hospital until April 21 at 8 p.m. Admission: $18/$16. Reservations: www.northvanplayers.ca or 604-983-2633.
DANCE
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
Y Enamorarse (Falling in Love): A flamenco performance featuring dancer Delara Tiv Saturday, April 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $55.
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. Info: 604-925-9820.
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: 6049866556.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. Topic: Is Bin Laden really dead? Info: 778-782-8000 or www. philosopherscafe.net.
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.
Narrows Pub: 1979 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver.
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: 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: 3011: 30 p.m.
Red Lion Bar & Grill: 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-8838.
Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty will perform every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. Vocalist Deanna Dubbin will also perform May 4 and 5.
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.
The Village Taphouse: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver. Info: 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. Free. Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604-985-5646.
OTHER EVENTS
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 [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 playwrites every third Thursday, 7-9: 30 p.m.
Capilano Library: 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-4471 or www.nvdpl.ca.
Bard at the Library: Christopher Gaze, artistic director of Bard on the Beach will give a sneak preview of the four plays being presented this year at the 2012 Shakespeare Festival Saturday, April 28, 1: 302: 30 p.m.
Capilano University: Room 321 in the Library Building, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.
Rodeo4: Top Canadian student photographers and illustrators will be recognized at the Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators' annual awards Friday, April 20 at 7: 30 p.m.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
Movies at the Meek - My Week with Marilyn: A Marilyn Monroe story Tuesday, April 24 at 7: 30 p.m. Rated: R. Tickets: $12.
North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3490.
Bard at the Library: Christopher Gaze, artistic director of Bard on the Beach will give a sneak preview of the four plays being presented this year at the 2012 Shakespeare Festival Saturday, April 28, 11: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m.
Park & Tilford Cineplex Odeon Theatre: 200-333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver.
The North Shore International Film Series: The Artist will play Wednesday, May 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: www.nvartscouncil. ca/events/north-shore-international-film-series or 604-988-6844.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Word Whips: A workshop for all age groups and levels of writers the fourth Tuesday of every month, 6: 30-8: 30 p.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. The theme on May 6 will be stories from many languages.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.
Movie Nights at the Library: Screenings will take place Tuesdays at 6: 30 p.m. Schedule: April 24, Sarah's Key and May 1, Moneyball.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, April 20, 10: 30 a.m.-noon. Topic: Does earth have room to grow, land to sow, food to share and clothes to wear? Info: 778-782-8000 or www.philosopherscafe.net.
Jazz Talks With Neil Ritchie: A series that will focus on the lyricists Johnny Mercer, Ira Gershwin, Noel Coward and Dorothy Fields of Tin Pan Alley, Tuesdays, April 24-May 15 at 10: 30 a.m.
Bard at the Library: Christopher Gaze, artistic director of Bard on the Beach will give a sneak preview of the four plays being presented this year at the 2012 Shakespeare Festival Saturday, April 28, 10-11 a.m.
