GALLERIES
Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca.
Noegenesis: New paintings by Shelley Fearnley will be on display until March 10.
Art Works Gallery: 225 Smithe St., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Failte Abhaile (Gaelic for Welcome Home): West Vancouver artist Sharon Quirke's paintings of the North Shore will be on display until March 30. Opening reception: Thursday, March 8, 6-8 p.m. A donation from the show's proceeds will be made to Covenant House.
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.
All: The Span of a Heart: An exhibit of the newest works by artist Galen Felde will run until March 17.
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 [email protected].
Capilano Library: 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-4471 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 Photography Exhibition of Mahmood Reza Ashtiany Poor's work will run until March 14. Opening reception: Saturday, March 3, 4-9 p.m.
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.
Printmaking: A diverse exhibition by members of the Art Institute of Capilano University until March 3.
Bold and Beautiful: An exhibition celebrating the seasonal rebirth and renewal of flowers March 9-April 7. Opening reception: Thursday, March 8, 7-9 p.m. This exhibit will include a free gardening workshop Saturday, March 10, 1-3 p.m.
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.
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 paintings by Bill Adams and clay art by Denise Jeffrey until April 3.
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. Opening reception: Saturday, March 3, 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.
History of European Art: On film with Professor William Kloss of the Smithsonian Mondays until May 7, 7-9 p.m. Drop-in: $8.
Recent Works: An exhibition of mixed media paintings by Helen Broadfoot, Shirley Williams, Maria Josenhans, Angus Simpson and Michelle Lan will run until March 11.
Princess of Power: Niloofar Miry's collection of figurative images of the unconventional life of Amineh, an Iranian princess from the 18th century will run March 13-25. Opening reception: Tuesday, March 13, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artist: Saturday, March 17, 2-3 p.m.
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: 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: 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 [email protected].
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
North Shore Photographic Challenge: An annual competition of 30 photography clubs across the B.C. and Yukon will take place Saturday, March 3 at 7 p.m. Admission: $18. Info: www.nsps.ca.
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: 3011467 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: An invitation is extended to all North Shore galleries, studio artists and artisans to open their galleries/studios to the public in celebration of B.C. Art Week April 21 and 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: nsartcrawl. ca or Norman at 604-209-1197.
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.
Park Royal: Unit #750, North Mall, West Vancouver. Hours: Seven days a week, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: www.danielizzard.com.
An Exhibition of paintings by Daniel Izzard will be on display until March 30. There will also be opportunities for purchases. Partial proceeds will go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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 one of a two-part group exhibition that looks at how Vancouver artists worked with camera images around 1983 will run until March 11.
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.
Mike and Mike: An exhibition of works by photographer Mike Wakefield and sculptor Michael Binkley will run until April 15.
Rubble Gallery: 1879 Powell St., Vancouver.
Romance Capital of the Yukon: An exhibition based on 13 artists' experiences of their time spent in the Yukon will be on display until March 6.
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.
Intersections: Full Circle Art Collective artists printmaking works will be on display until March 4.
Aspects of Karma: Artist Kay Bonathan will explore the lotus flower with an exhibition of mixed media paintings March 6-April 1. Opening reception: Tuesday, March 6, 7-9 p.m.
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.
North Shore Artists Guild members will hold an exhibit until March 4.
Torrents and Blessings: Hanji Yosifov's acrylic paintings of dreamscapes will be on display March 6-18. Opening reception: Tuesday, March 6, 6-8 p.m.
Happy Birthday West Van: A celebration of West Vancouver's centennial with an exhibition highlighting the community's heritage with works by a variety of West Vancouver artists from March 20 to April 1. Opening reception: Tuesday, March 20, 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. 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: 6049240122 or www.tartooful.com.
West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Info: 604-925-7295 or www. westvancouvermuseum.ca.
At the Intersection of Art and Medicine: An exhibit of original anatomical artwork in pen and ink, wash and carbon will run until March 10.
A Photo and Artifact
Exhibit in celebration of West Vancouver's 100th birthday will run from March 20 to April 30.
CONCERTS
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/nscucentre.
Cap Jazz Series: Jason Marsalis with "A" Band and NiteCap will perform Friday, March 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.
Cap Global Roots Series: Italian acoustic guitar trio Guitar Republic will perform Sunday, March 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.
Cap Jazz Series: Vocalist Diana Panton will perform Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.
Cap Classics: A student showcase featuring the top prize winners of the Diploma in Music Performance Scholarship competitions Friday, March 16 at 11: 45 a.m. Free.
Cap Global Roots Series: A cappella group Lo Cor de la Plana will perform Sunday, March 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Steven Page, best known as the front man for the Bare Naked Ladies, will perform a solo show Friday, March 9 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.
Crimson Cabaret: The North Shore Women's Centre will present a fundraiser with an evening of multiple acts in dance, music and theatre Saturday, March 10 at 7 p.m. There will also be a silent auction at 6 p.m. Tickets: $35/$31/$16. Info: www.northshorewomen.ca.
A Roman Carnival: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert all about exquisite French repertoire Monday, March 12 at 8 p.m. Admission: $39/$35/$26.75. Tickets: 604-876-3434.
The Cultch Historic Theatre: 1895 Venables St., Vancouver.
L'Orchestre d'Hommes-Orchestres, presented by Capilano University, will perform the music of Tom Waits using nearly 100 objects and invented instruments March 22-24 at 8 p.m. Admission from $28. Tickets: 604-251-1363 or tickets. thecultch.com.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church: 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver.
North Shore Music Festival: The North Shore Registered Music Teachers will present their 41st annual concerts March 7-9 at 7 p.m. March 7 will feature the highlights of the noncompetitive section in piano, vocal and strings and March 8 and 9 will be the trophy winners in piano and strings. Admission: $10/$5. Info: Alice, 604-987-1067 or Diana, 604-929-1592.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra intermediate concerto winners will perform a concert Saturday, March 10 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation.
Early Music Vancouver: Harpsichordist and chamber organist Alexander Weimann will play Scarlatti Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m. Pre-concert chat at 2: 15 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.
Rock Me: The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble will play pop/rock-inspired music Sunday, March 18 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25.
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.
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.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Tuesdays with Lions Gate Sinfonia: A concert of classical music inspired by the exhibition Torrents and Blessings Tuesday, March 6 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Living for Liszt: Pianist Krystyna Tucka will perform a full programme of music from Liszt Thursday, March 8 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Cordei, a violin and harp duo will perform Thursday, March 15 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Music From the Muse: Guitarist Joaquin Gonzalez will share his love for flamenco, trova and protest music Thursday, March 22 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. Andrew's United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.st-andrews-united.ca.
Organic Voices: The Laudate Singers and organist Denis Bédard will perform Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. Admission: $25/$20/$10. Tickets: www. laudatesingers.com or 604-729-6814.
St. Monica's Church: 6404 Wellington Ave., West Vancouver.
Murphy's Lagh: An Irish music group with fiddles, vocal, guitar, tin whistles bodhran drum and dancing will perform Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m. Admission: $15. Reservations: 6049219112 or [email protected]. Info: www. murphyslagh.com.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.
Friday Night Concert Series: Vancouver Opera in Schools will present Hansel and Gretel, an adaptation based on the fairy tale Friday, March 2 at 7: 30 p.m. Free.
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.
The Anza Club: 3 West Eighth Ave., Vancouver.
Lost Girls of Neverland: A burlesque style musical revue by Capilano University graduates March 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. For 19+, partial nudity. Admission: $15-$25. Tickets: www. brownpapertickets.com/event/222801.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-929-9456 or www.firstimpressionstheatre.com.
The House of Blue Leaves: A comedy, drama, farce, tragedy and romance all in one WednesdaysSaturdays, until March 10 at 8 p.m. Admission: $18/$16.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre. com or 604-913-3634.
Circle Mirror Transformation: A comedy of secrets Monday, March 5 at 8 p.m. Admission: $43/$39/$24.
Alice in Wonderland: Saint Thomas Aquinis students will perform this classic March 15-17 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $14/$11. Tickets: 604-987-4431.
North Shore Neighbourhood House: 225 East Second St., North Vancouver.
All's Fair in Love and War: North Shore Neighbourhood House drama students will perform an evening of plays, songs, comedic sketch material and monologues Monday, March 5 at 7 p.m. Admission by donation.
PAL Theatre: 581 Cardero St., Vancouver. The Pitch/Mother May I: Ghost Light Projects will present a double bill March 9, 13-15 at 8 p.m. and March 10 and 11 at 2 p.m. Admission: $30/$25. Not suitable for minors. Tickets: www. ghostlightprojects.com or 1-800-838-3006.
Drag Queens on Trial: A comedy about three drag queens on trial for being drag queens March 10, 11, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and March 17 at 2 p.m. Admission: $30/$25. Not suitable for minors. Tickets: www.ghostlightprojects.com or 1-800-838-3006.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 604-990-3474 or www.phtheatre.org.
Secrets of a Soccer Mom: Three women take the field in a mothers versus sons soccer game until March 10, Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. with matinees Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12-$28.
My Mother's Story: Local actors will read from the in-progress script giving insight into the process of creating a script and a sneak preview of what the finished show will look like Thursday, March 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15.
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: 604-986-6556.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Sean Zwagerman Saturday, March 17 at 3 p.m. Topic: Is grammatical correctness dying? Should we care? Info: 778-782-8000 or www. philosopherscafe.net.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Topic: Is charity a good way of providing social services? 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 info@ legion118.com.
The LW Club: 1515 Barrow St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-253-7141 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: 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.
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
Capilano University: Room 321 in the Library Building, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.
Reading: The creative writing department will present Lee Maracle author of Ravensong, Bobbi Lee and Daughters are Forever Wednesday, March 21 at 11: 30 a.m.
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/nscucentre.
Cap Film Series -Familia: The story of a poverty stricken Peruvian family trying to survive and keep the family together Tuesday, March 13 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $10/$6.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Lorne Elliott will perform an original show of comedy and music Friday, March 23 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $30/$27.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
Movies at the Meek - The Guard: An Irish policeman with a confrontational personality is teamed up with and uptight FBI agent to investigate an international drug smuggling ring Tuesday, March 27 at 7: 30 p.m. Rated: R. 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, March 14 at 7 p.m. Topic: A discussion on the ways citizens can be more involved in the community planning process with the District of North Vancouver Transportation Planner Tegan Smith. Info: 778-782-5215 or www.philosopherscafe.net.
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 thefall, winter and spring. Margin Call will play Wednesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca/events/north-shoreinternational-film-series or 604-988-6844.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
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. Fee: $7/$5.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.
Opera Lecture Series: Explore the masterpieces of Giuseppe Verdi's later years with Nicolas Krusek Wednesdays, March 7, 14, 21 and April 4 , 12: 302: 30 p.m.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, March 16, 10: 30 a.m.-noon. Topic: Does spring provide an opportunity for new beginnings or more of the same patterns and processes? Info: 778-782-8000 or www.philosopherscafe.net.
Music Lecture Series: Dal Richards will tell stories from his seventy years of legendary music making Sunday, March 18, 2-3 p.m.
