Music BTU: benta ll ta ylor ulrich Local superstar roots trio BTU (Barney Bentall, Tom Taylor and Shari Ulrich) perform tracks from their new album, Tightrope Walk, with a concert at Caulfeild Cove Hall, on Saturday, April 2 at 8 p.m. The album is the trio's first on Borealis Records. For more information and to order tickets call 604-812-7411 or go to caulfeildcovehall.ca.
metric/deat h cab for cutie Indie rockers Metric and Death Cab for Cutie help celebrate the light at the end of the school year tunnel with a show at UBC's Thunderbird Stadium tonight. Doors: 6 p.m. Next Friday, April 6, as classes end, the AMS Block Party has Vince Staples, Oh Wonder and Lido at Thunderbird. operat ors Dan Boeckner (of Wolf Parade/Handsome Furs/Divine Fits fame) and his band Operators release their debut album, Blue Wave, today on Last Gang Records. They play Fortune Sound Club on Tuesday, April 5 with Bogan Via and Low Levels. Advance tickets available at bplive. ca, Red Cat, Neptoon and Zulu Records. For more on Boeckner and Operators go to bit. ly/1uJ68tL.
Film chanta l akerman Pacific Cinémathèque pays tribute to a key figure in European and women's cinema with a series of screenings this week. Akerman died in October, 2015, as her latest film, No Home Movie, was making the film festival rounds. All of Akerman's work is essential cinema, with Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975) considered one of the seminal works of structuralist avant-garde film.
Galleries
Artemis Gallery 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 778-233-9805 artemisgallery.ca Mythos: New paintings by Katherine Garratt are on display until April 3. 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.
Cityscape Community Art Spac e 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca Ebb and Flow: A delicate rice paper installation exploring water by Tony Yin Tak Chu as well as paintings motivated by water by Carole Arnston, Sylvia Bayley, Tracey Tarling and Michal Tkachenko runs until April 16.
Call for Artists: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking 2D and 3D artists for an annual exhibition at Capilano Mall as part of May is Art Month. Deadline for submissions: Sunday, April 3,
9:30-10:30 a.m. and pick up from 11 a.m. to noon.
Dist rict Library Gallery 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. nvartscouncil.ca The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents Teresa Wegrzyn's Colourful World until May 22. Opening reception: Saturday, April 2, 2-4 p.m. Ferry Building Gallery 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Recent Works: An exhibition of Joanne Frewer's mixed media shadowboxes and Bert Monterona's acrylic on canvas tapestry runs until April 3. Gestures in Paint and Ceramics: An exhibition of the works of painter and mark-maker Mary Blaze and ceramic artist Haejin Lee runs April 5-24. Opening reception: Tuesday, April 5, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, April 9, 2-3 p.m. Presentat ion House Gallery 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-986-1351 presentationhousegallery.org Nanitch: A display of early photographs of British Columbia from the Langmann Collection runs until June 26.
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Community Spac e 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Red Earth and Rotation: Cindy Goodman shows her photography and mixed media newest works and Monica Gewurz presents her paintings of imaginary landscapes until April 10.
Seymour Art Gallery 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery. com SPACE : An exhibition about
"how we live together" by artists from Phantoms in the Front Yard runs until April 2. Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Cherry Blossoms - A Textile Translation: A juried exhibition of textile art inspired by the cherry blossom runs until April 10. Artists will give live demos every weekend during the
exhibition. Theatre on a Wall: Carol Shumas presents an exhibition of paintings that act as a stage for characters to play out their adventures April 12-24. Opening reception: Tuesday, April 12, 6-8 p.m. Studio E 161 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. First Saturday: Visitors are invited to Wanda Doyle's studio to see the artist in her work space April 2 from noon to 5 p.m. firstsaturday.ca 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: Paintings by Don Francis are featured until April 22.
Concerts Capilano University Performing Arts Theat re 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/Cap Jazz: Vocalist Norma Winstone performs with "A" Band and NiteCap Friday, April 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.
Cap Global Roots: The Black Hen Travelling Roadshow Revue performs a night of unique collaborations Saturday, April 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets: 36/$33.
Cap Classical and Choral - Grand Masters of Europe: A mix of music from some of the old European masters of choral music to some of the favourite North American masters performed by Capilano University Festival Chorus and Capilano University Singers April 9, 8 p.m. and April 10, 3 p.m. Tickets: $25/$20/$10.
Cap Classical and Choral - Heroic Episodes: The 15th Artillery Regiment RCA will join Capilano University Wind Ensemble to
celebrate the accomplishments of heroes past and present through music Tuesday, April 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15/$10/$5..
Cau lfeild Cove Hall 4773 South Piccadilly Rd., West Vancouver. 604-812-7411 caulfeildcovehall.ca Bentall Taylor Ulrich perform Saturday, April 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35. centennial Theat re 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com A Play, a Pie and a Pint: No Mean Feat performs a lively and lyrical repertoire rich in old-time southern Appalachian tunes Wednesday, April 13 at noon. The show will be followed by a meat or veggie pie and a beverage. Tickets: $25/$22/$10.
Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-998-8563 [email protected] 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. Highlands United Church 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Petite Messe Solenelle The North Shore Chorus and Richmond Orchestra and Chorus present a concert Saturday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. Admission: $20/$15/$5. Tickets: 604-985-2559 or info@nschorus. com.
Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre. com Joelle Rabu performs classic European cabaret-style tunes, jazz melodies and torch songs with her son, pianist Nico Rhodes April 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. Admission: $35 each or a table of four for $100.
Pro Nova Ensemble performs a program Wednesday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation.
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: April 1, Carolyn Neapole (singer/songwriter); April 8, The Three Kings (jazz); April 15, Trent Savage (classic rock); and April 22, Ross Douglas (singer/songwriter). Tickets: $10 at the door. Info: fnlnorthvan. com.
Mount Seymour United Church 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.
Spring Concert: Ambleside Orchestra presents a concert of cello music and dances Friday, April 1 at 8 p.m. Admission by a suggested donation of $20 for adults and $15 for youth, children free.
Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Classical Concert Series: Pianist Svetlana Ponomareva performs with special guest Antoine Villeger, child piano prodigy, Thursday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15.
Classical Concert Series: Pianist Elaine Joe performs Thursday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15.
West Vancouver Presb yterian Church 2893 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Swing into Spring: Milleraires Big Band plays music of the '30s and '40s Sunday, April 10, 2:30 p.m. Admission: $15/$10. Tickets: 604-786-3741 or at the door. West Vancouver United Church 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver.
Sea to Sky: Chor Leoni performs a program that explores the elements of nature Saturday, April 9, 2-3:30 p.m. Admission: $40/$35/$30/$10. Tickets: chorleoni.org/concerts-events/events/sea-to-sky.
Theatre Centennial Theat re 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com The Art of Hope: Handsworth students perform a love story that centres around a male artist, his girlfriend and their break up April 7-9 at 7 p.m. Admission: $14-$18. Tickets: Centennial box office or at the school during lunch.
Deep Cove Shaw Theat re 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-929-3200 deepcovestage.com Relatively Speaking: A comedy of errors April 1, 2, 6-9 and 13-16 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Peter Pan: Mountain Theatre's cast of 35 kids perform this Disney musical April 7-9 at 7 p.m. with a matinee April 9 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $10.
Presentat ion House Theat re 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org Sal Capone The Lamentable Tragedy: A theatrical powerhouse that follows a young hip hop group caught in the aftermath of a violent police shooting April 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. with matinees April 1 at 1 p.m. and April 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15-$28.
Faux Departs (Misstart, a Production for Stage Clowns): Dynamo Theatre brings you into the world of the clown April 14, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., April 15, 1 and 7 p.m. and April 16, 1 p.m. Tickets: $15/$10.50.
Theat re at Hendry Hall 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers.ca Two Rooms: A political drama April 7 (preview $10), 8, 9, 13-16 and 20-23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
Clubs and pubs Hugo's Restaurant 5775 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
604-281-2111 Live Music Saturdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Schedule: April 2, Lotus (female pop/rock band); April 9, Jana Seale (solo) and April 16, Donna Newsom and Tom Coley (pop duo).
Variety Show: Karen Fowlie and Friends perform a "fools" themed show Fridays, April 1, 8, 15 and 22, 8-10 p.m. Admission: $18/$15. Tickets: fowlieandfriends. brownpapertickets.com. Open Mic Night every Thursday starting at 6:30 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. Wav es 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. April 2 features the ACA Orchestra, a dozen adult Celtic music enthusiasts. Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604-985-5646.
Other events Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335
kaymeekcentre.com Project Inclusion Showcase: North Shore ConneXions Society, an organization that supports individuals living with developmental disabilities, presents a film and photo essay contest Monday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Free.
Film: Jafar Panhani's Taxi will be screened Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10/$7. Pa rk Tilford Cineplex Odeon Theat re 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. Les Etres Chers (French with English subtitles) shows Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: nvartscouncil.ca/events/north-shore-internationalfilm-series or 604-988-6844.
Presentat ion House Theat re 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org Debaters: Stand-up comedy and fundraiser Monday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be live and silent auctions and food. Tickets: $60. West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Movie Night - This Changes Everything: A documentary about climate change and the economic system that created it Monday, April 4, 6:30-9 p.m. -