Arts Mash Up: The Birth of Modern Culture Three years in the making the Vancouver Art Gallery launches its largest exhibition ever Saturday, Feb. 20, tracing the emergence and evolution of mashup culture from 1912 to the present. The show, featuring 371 artworks by 157 artists, will take over all four floors of the gallery through June 12. For more information visit vanartgallery.bc.ca/.
Film The Films of Seijun Suzuki Pacific Cinémathèque begins a major retrospective of the films Japanese iconoclast, Action and Anarchy: The Films of Seijun Suzuki, on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m., with a screening of the yakuza gangster spoof Tokyo Drifter (1966). Initially conceived as a vehicle for actor/singer Tetsuya Watari to croon a title tune, Suzuki throws everything from Godardian pop art to Hollywood kitsch into the mix of goofy musical numbers and even goofier fight scenes. Who needs a script when you can have this much fun with the studio's money? Quentin Tarantino is one cineaste who has been inspired by the creative lunacy of Suzuki's work. The series, featuring 10 films on selected dates, runs through March 12. For showtimes go to thecinematheque.ca.
Music winterruption The musical portion of Granville Island's Winterruption festival this weekend features six stellar acts in two ticketed events (Tanga and Alejandro Ribera) and four free shows (ElkHorn, Grdina/Houle/Loewen, The End Tree and Sick Boss). For complete details visit granvilleisland.com/winterruption.
Galleries Caroun Art Gallery 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. 778-372-0765 caroun.net Watercolour Painting Exhibition: Works by Fereshteh Shahani will be on display until Feb. 27.
City Atrium Gallery 141 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca Information + Impression: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of works created entirely out of newspaper by Connie Sabo until April 11.
District Foyer Gallery 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of paintings by Laurel Swenson and crystalline porcelain by Pat Schendel and Brandon Martin until March 15.
District Library Gallery 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. nvartscouncil.ca The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present Canada West Illustrators: Cultivating Imagination, an exhibition by illustrators for children's books until March 29. Ferry Building Gallery 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290
ferrybuildinggallery.com Love in any Language: A juried mixed media exhibition in honour of Valentine's Day will run until Feb. 21.
Variations on Landscape: A special exhibition of mixed media art from artists Bob Araki, Colette Chilcott, Anne Griffiths, Fred Peter and Mong Yen runs from Feb. 23 to March 13. Opening
reception: Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, Feb. 27, 2-3 p.m. Artist demo: Sunday, Feb. 28, 2-4 p.m. Parkgate Library 3675 BanffCourt, North Vancouver. 604-929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca Author Talk: Join artist Lex Alfred Hedley for a multimedia presentation of his watercolours
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7-8:30 p.m. Presentation House Gallery 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-986-1351 presentationhousegallery.org My House: An exhibition that brings together the work of artists Mike Kelley and Ryan Trecartin will be on display until
March 3. Ron Andrews Community Space 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Mystification and Reality: Nancy Cramer will show her pottery decorated with found objects like driftwood and seaweed and Trevor Holgate will present his newest watercolours from France until Feb. 21.
Red Earth and Rotation: Cindy Goodman shows her photography and mixed media newest works and Monica Gewurz presents her paintings of imaginary landscapes from Feb. 21 to April 10.
Seymour Art Gallery 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery. com Deep Cove - Then and Now: The gallery and Deep Cove Heritage Society will present a tandem exhibition of photographs celebrating Deep Cove until March 5. Curator's Talk: Every Thursday at noon there will be a 20-minute curator's talk with background on the current show in the gallery.
Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Wild Wood: An exhibition of works by artist Valerie Raynard which celebrates trees from the West Coast of Canada runs until March 6.
West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Far Out and Up Close: An exploration in ink, oils and watercolours by young artist duo Roxanna Beiklik and Zann Hemphill will be on display until March 21.
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: An exhibition of mixed media paintings by Tannis Turner will run until Feb. 23.
West Vancouver Museum 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-925-7295 westvancouvermuseum.ca Saints and Sinners, Mystics and Madness: An exhibition consisting of a representative selection of artworks by Peter Aspell from the late 1980s to the time of the artist's death in 2004 runs until March 26.
Concerts Brackendale Art Gallery Theatre Teahouse 41950 Government Rd., Brackendale. 604-898-3333
brackendale artgallery.com CD Release Concert: Barney Bentall, Tom Taylor and Shari Ulrich release their new album Tightrope Walk Saturday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20.
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/Cap Classics - Involuntary Love Songs: A celebration of the power of passion with soprano Heather Pawsey and Cordei Harp & Violin Duo Albertina Chan and Janna Sailor Friday, Feb. 19 at 11:45 a.m. Free.
Cap Global Roots: Noura Mint Seymali performs Mauritanian spiritual music Sunday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.
Cap Classics - Mad Nomad and the Infinitus Trio: Middle Eastern and South American music Friday, March 4 at 11:45 a.m. Free. centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com East Meets West: Lions Gate Sinfonia collaborates with Pars
National Ballet as well as barbat player Hossein Behroozinia Saturday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$18/$12.
Celebrating 50 Years: Centennial Theatre's 50th anniversary concert featuring The Day Trippers, a Beatles tribute band, Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. with a reception at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $2.50.
A Play, a Pie and a Pint: The North Shore Celtic Ensemble perform a spirited original repertoire Tuesday, March 15 at noon. The show will be followed by a meat or veggie pie and a
beverage. Tickets: $25/$22/$10. Deep Cove Coffee House Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. 604-363-5370 [email protected] Re:Sisters will perform Friday, Feb. 19 at 9 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and warm-up acts start at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 which includes coffee and goodies. Gloria Dei Lu theran Church 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver.
Home to Rest - A Syrian Welcome: The North Shore Celtic Ensemble performs a benefit concert for refugees resettled on the North Shore Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $15. Tickets: nsce.ca/. North Shore Music Festival and Workshops: The North Shore Registered Music Teachers present three concerts at the 45th annual event. March 9, a concert highlighting the noncompetitive section in piano, vocal, strings and winds, takes place and March 10 and 11 trophy winners in piano, strings and composition perform at 7 p.m. Admission: $10/$5. There will also be free classes from Feb. 28 to March 1. Info: 604-987-1067 or 604-929-1592.
Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-998-8563 [email protected] Musical Morning in the Gallery: A tour of the current exhibit followed by a classical music concert with Maestro Behroozinia on barbat, accompanied by percussionists Ramin Bahrami and Hamin Honari Tuesday, Feb. 23, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $10/$7. Jazz at the Gallery: A tour of the current exhibit followed by a concert with Mazacote Tuesday, April 12, 7-8 p.m. Tickets: $10/$7. Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra performs Sunday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door by donation.
Steelin' in the Years: A tribute to Steely Dan featuring vocalist Billy Mendoza Feb. 26 and 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets; $35 or $100 for a table of four.
Musically Speaking Series: Guitarist Daniel Bolshoy performs Friday, March 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $20.
Lynn Valley Community Room 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.
Friday Night Live: An improv comedy variety show for all ages every Friday at 7:30 p.m. Schedule: Feb. 19, Brett
Wildeman (guitar/folk singer); Feb. 26, Nathen Aswell (singer/songwriter at Cardinal Hall location); and March 4, Arnie the Carnie (magic and mystery). Tickets: $10 at the door. Info: fnlnorthvan.com.
Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Classical Concert Series - Ae Fond Kiss: The baroque love songs of Robert Burns with soprano Elspeth McVeigh and tenor/pianist Kevin Zakresky Thursday, Feb. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15.
Classical Concert Series - Cello Classics: Cellist Lee Duckles and pianist Lixia Li present a program of diverse classics Thursday, March 3 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15. St. Andrew's United Church 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. 604-985-0408 standrews-united.ca Refugee Fundraiser Concert: Singer/songwriter Paul Rumbolt performs songs ranging from Celtic ballads to folk rock to blues Sunday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. Admission by donation with proceeds benefiting the Syrian refugee project.
St. Stephen's Anglican Church 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. 604-926-4381 Jazz Vespers: Vocalist and pianist Jennifer Scott returns to front her jazz quartet Sunday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. Admission by donation.
Theatre Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/Deep Cove Shaw Theatre 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-929-9456 firstimpressionstheatre.com Red: A story about American abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko Feb. 25-27, March 3-5, March 9-12 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335
kaymeekcentre.com The Breakfast Club: West Vancouver secondary drama students perform a play about five very different teenagers who meet in detention Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $12 at the door 45 minutes prior to the show. The Wizard of Oz: Sentinel Stage presents this classic Feb. 29-March 4 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee March 3 at 11 a.m. Tickets: $20/$17. Info: sentinelstage.ca.
Mulgrave School 2330 Cypress Bowl Lane, West Vancouver.
Presentation House Theatre 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-
3474 phtheatre.org The Gift: The story of a man who didn't speak until he was 17-yearsold Feb. 19-21 at 8 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15-$28.
Theatre at Hendry Hall 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers. ca The 39 Steps: A comedic mystery Feb. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/16.
Dance Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/Lamondance and Friends Dance Gala North Vancouver's Contemporary Training and Performance Company present a fundraising night to celebrate Vancouver's extraordinary dance community Saturday, Feb. 20, 6 p.m. with a silent auction at 7 p.m. Admission: $20. Tickets: 604-980-3040 or at the door. Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Snowmotion: The North Shore Academy of Dancing puts on its annual winter dance performance showcase Sunday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $23/$19/$16.
Clubs and pubs
Hugo's Restaurant 5775 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-281-2111 Live Music and Entertainment from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Schedule: Feb. 19, variety show (7-9 p.m.); Feb. 20, Cam Salay (bluegrass duo); Feb. 26, variety show (7-9 p.m.); and Feb. 27, West Van Morrison (pop/rock trio). Variety shows are $15 and tickets can be purchased at fowlieandfriends. brownpapertickets.com.
Open Mic Night every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Red Lion Bar & Grill 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. 604-926-8838 Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty will perform every Friday and Saturday starting at 7 p.m. Waves Coffee House 3050 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.
Music Medley Showcase comes to Waves the first Saturday of every month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604-985-5646.
Other events Bosa Theatre Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Vancouver Iranian Film Festival: Born in 65 will be screened Friday, Feb. 19 and What's the Time in Your World? will show Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. To be announced shows will also play Feb. 26 and 27.
Capilano Library 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.ca Monday Night at the Movies:
Suffragette will be screened Feb. 22, and Steve Jobs will show Feb. 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival: A series of extreme adventure films and presentations will run until Feb. 20. Tickets: $9-$21. Schedule: vimff.org.
Ferry Building Gallery 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Appraising Fine Art: Art appraiser Jim Finlay will be present at the upcoming Arts Connection Networking Salon Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon. Finlay will discuss the how, why, when and where of appraising fine art. Fee: membership or $10 drop-in. Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Park & Tilford Cineplex Odeon Theatre 200-333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver.
The North Shore International Film Series: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will screen Canadian, independent and foreign films throughout the fall, winter and spring. Trumbo shows Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: nvartscouncil.ca/events/northshore-international-film-series or 604-988-6844.
West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Authors in our Community: A joint launch of Peter Busby's The Life and Art of Jack Akroyd and Trevor Carolan's Literary Storefront: The Glory Years: Vancouver's Literary Centre 1978-1984 Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7-8:30 p.m.
