GALLERIES
Artemis Gallery: 104C4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca.
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: bellevuegallery.ca.
Saturated Phenomenon: Works in graphite, encaustic and steel by Erica L. Grimm will be on display until May 11.
Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
Info: 604-922-1915 or bucklandsoutherst.com. Reflection - Light and Thought: New works of paint and sculpture by Lynn Falconer and Elizabeth Topham May 9-15. Opening reception with artists in attendance: Thursday, May 9, 6-8 p.m.
Café for Contemporary Art: 138-140 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.
Phantasma: A collaborative exhibition between Grace Gordon-Collins and her daughter Alexandria where females faced with cultural gender roles are explored through video and photo installation will run until May 3.
Capilano Mall: 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver.
May is Art Month: A pop up gallery will display 2D art until May 16.
Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: caroun.net, 778372-0765 or [email protected]. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.
Painting Exhibition: Work by Soosan Khan Mohammadi will be on display until May 14. Opening reception: Saturday, May 4, 4-9 p.m. Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Exhibit: Work by artists from 195 Studios will have their work on display until June 15.
CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604988-6844 or nvartscouncil.ca. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
Uncovered: An exhibition that celebrates the nude figure will run until May 11.
Art Rental Salon: An ongoing art rental programme with a variety of original artwork available ranging from $10 to $40 per month.
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 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 nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of prints and textiles by Michelle Carlson until May 7.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of watercolour paintings by Tamara Phillips and artistic wood pieces by David Wagner from May 8 to July 2. Opening reception: Thursday, May 9, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m.
District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of acrylic paintings of aquatic plants by Judith Frigon until May 21.
Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7290 or ferrybuildinggallery. com. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.5 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Sna7m - Strong Spirit: An exhibition and series of events on First Nations art and storytelling will run until May 26. Meet the artists: Saturday, May 4, 2-3 p.m. Carving and weaving demonstrations: Sunday, May 5, 2-5 p.m. Our Art, Our Stories: Wednesday, May 8, 7-9 p.m.
Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art: 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.
Gallery hours: Wednesday-Friday, from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10: 30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Adult admission by donation/children free. Info: 604-903-3798.
Tours will be offered on Thursdays at 12: 30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1: 30 p.m. Registration required: [email protected].
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.
On Our Walls: View Anne Marie Calder's paintings until June 21. Reception: Friday, May 10, 6 p.m.
North Vancouver Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or nvma.ca.
Imagining North Vancouver: Learn about the beginnings of North Vancouver and how it came to be with an exhibit about dreamer Edward Mahon. Runs until Sept. 30, 2013.
North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Open by appointment only. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016.
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: 604986-1351 or presentationhousegall.com.
Slavs and Tartars - Friendship of Nations: An exhibition of works from an international collective of artists, designers and writers will run until May 26.
Presentation House Satellite Gallery: 560 Seymour St., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Info: satellitegallery.ca.
Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922.
Delicate Matters: Lorena Pelly's compositions of seaweed on paper and Joseph Chiang's porcelain pottery will be on display until June 9.
Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery.com.
Spring Artisan Market: Meet 15 of the gallery shop artists and shop their latest work Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
BC 5x3: A collection of photographs by Liana Sipelis from her travels through B.C. will run from May 7 to June 1. Artist talk: Saturday, May 11, 2 p.m. Reception: Saturday, May 11, 3-5 p.m.
Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Studio visits by appointment. Info: 604-922-5356 or sheltonart.com.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Info: 604-9257292 or silkpurse.ca.
West Van Crows: Artist Sharon Christian will portray crows in their natural environs around West Vancouver until May 12.
Space Emmarts Studio: 1432 Rupert St., North Vancouver. Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 2-5 p.m. and by appointment. Info: 604-770-2545 or [email protected].
Starfire Studio: 6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604922-5510 or starfireattheferries.com.
Studio Art Gallery at Capilano University: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 604-986-1911, local 2053.
Tartooful: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 604-924-0122 or tartooful.com.
West Vancouver Community Centre: 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
Spring Art Sale: The North Shore Artists' Guild will hold their annual show of over 300 works of art by more than 90 artists Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: nsartists.ca.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7400 or westvanlibrary.ca.
West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 p.m. Info: 604-9257290.
Art in the Hall: Riitta Peirone's work in pastels, acrylics, watercolours and oils will be on display until May 10.
West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604925-7295 or westvancouvermuseum.ca.
Melding Architecture with Landscape - A Collaboration in Design: An exhibition that illustrates architect Barry Downs work will run from May 8 to June 15. Opening reception: Tuesday, May 14, 7-9 p.m. Admission by donation.
Yeats Studio & Gallery: 2402 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 778279-8777.
Continuity: New works in acrylic on canvas by Monica Shelton will be on display until May 3.
CONCERTS
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Buddy Holly Tribute: Johnny Vallis will portray both the looks and sound of Buddy Holly Thursday, May 9 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30.50.
Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or 604929-4019.
John Lyon, Antonia Robertson and Mary Sparks will perform a variety of musical styles Friday, May 10 at 9 p.m. They will be joined by Brian Hutchison on bass.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and warm-up acts start at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $10/$5 which includes coffee and goodies.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.
A Canadian Musical Feast: Pandora's Vox and Espiritu Vocal Ensemble will perform folk roots and classic favourites Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m. There will also be guests from the Vancouver Children's Choir and Pro Arte Dance Studio. Tickets: $28/$24.
Amplifier 2013: A music competition of youth performers in grades eight to 12. Semi-finals: Sunday, May 5, 4 p.m. Finals: Thursday, May 9, 7 p.m. Tickets: $5.
Brad Mehldau will give a solo concert Sunday, May 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $48/$45.
Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra: Junior and debut orchestra concerto winners will perform Sunday, May 12 at 4: 30 p.m. Admission by donation: Tickets: vyso.com.
Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: lynnvalleychurch.com.
Friday Night Live: A weekly series with improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by suggested donation of $10. The third Friday of each month, youth are invited for dinner and the show for $15 with tickets purchased by 5 p.m.
Marpole United Church: 1296 West 67th Ave., Vancouver.
The Singer: Opera Mariposa will perform a fundraising concert for the newly opened Complex Chronic Diseases Program Sunday, May 12 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by a suggested donation of $20. Tickets: [email protected], 778-918-9498 or at the door. Info: operamariposa.com.
Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.
The Gospel Truth: Marcus Mosley Chorale and special guests The Sojourners will perform Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m. Admission: $25/$20. Tickets: themarcusmosleychorale.ca or 778340-1818.
On This Shining Night: North Shore Chorus and guests Serious Options will perform a programme of celestial works Saturday, May 4 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $15/$12/$5. Info: nschorus.com.
Mulgrave Secondary: 2330 Cypress Bowl Lane, West Vancouver.
Girl Talk - Pairings II: Higher Ground Women's Choir will perform Tuesday, May 7 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $15 at the door.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.
Asian Heritage Month Celebration: A concert featuring Asian music with voice, erhu and piano Thursday, May 9 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
St. Andrew's United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or st-andrews-united.ca.
Voice of the Tango: Laudate Singers and Tangissimo will perform a blend of classical, jazz and tango Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m. Admission: $30/$25/$10. There will be a sweet reception at intermission to meet the musicians. Tickets: laudatesingers.com or 604-729-6814.
St. David's United Church: 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver.
Mother's Day Multi Choir Concert: St. David's United Church Choir, A Tout Choeur and The West Vancouver Heritage Choir will perform Sunday, May 12 at 4 p.m. Admission by donation. Proceeds will go to "Fresh Start," a project for clean and healthy living for Vancouver's homeless.
West Vancouver Community Centre: 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
Community Concert Series: West Vancouver Community Centre flute, saxophone and violin students will perform a free concert Thursday, May 30 at 4 p.m.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7446 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Music at the Library - Friday Night Concert: Jane Coop will be accompanied by violinist Laurie Smukler and cellist Darret Adkins performing works by Brahms May 24 at 7: 30 p.m.
West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre: 695 21st St., West Vancouver.
Spring Concert: West Vancouver's 60-voice Heritage Choir will perform Sunday, May 5 at 1: 30 p.m. Admission: $7.50/$3.50.
THEATRE
Anne MacDonald Studio: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.
Grand Theft Impro: An improv sketch show that uses audiences suggestions to create 90 minutes of stories, scenes, songs and comedic chaos, the last Saturday of every month at 10: 30 p.m. Tickets: $12.
Café for Contemporary Art: 138-140 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 University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou.ca/nscucentre.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: firstimpressionstheatre.com or 604-929-9456.
Here on the Flight Path: A comedy about a middle aged divorced man and his friendships with three women neighbours Wednesdays to Saturdays, May 9-25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: A fantasy classic May 3 and 4 at 8 p.m. with a matinee May 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $$39/$35/$29/$22.
Mulgrave's Linda Hamer Theatre: 2330 Cypress Bowl Lane, West Vancouver.
North Shore Neighbourhood House: 225 East Second St., North Vancouver.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
Fabulous Fables and Masked Mayhem: The One-Eyed Troll and The Selkie, two unique, comedic tales, filled with music, physical comedy, improvisation and audience participation will run May 3, 7 p.m. and May 4, 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets: $15.
Festival of Plays: The Theatre BC North Shore Zone will present nightly plays May 6-11 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $108 for a weekly pass or $20 nightly.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.
St. Martin's Hall: 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver.
Musketeer: SMP Youth Productions will perform a hilarious journey through castles and royal court of 17th century Paris May 3 and 4 at 7: 30 p.m. with a matinee May 4 at 2 p.m. Admission: $12/$7. Tickets: 604-7670665.
Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-9832633 or northvanplayers.ca.
DANCE
Capilano Mall: 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver.
Mother's Day Celebration: Students of AMED Dance Academy will perform May 4, 3-3: 30 p.m. and May 11, 3: 30-4 p.m. between Walmart and Starbucks.
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou.ca/ nscucentre.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Shine Dance Festival: Free daily performances May 3-5, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Schedule: shinedancefestival.com.
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Coastal City Ballet will perform this Shakespeare comedy Tuesday, May 7 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$22.
Terpsichore Dance Celebration: A national dance competition with free daily performances May 10 to 12, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Highlands United Church: 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
St. Catherine's Anglican Church: 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver.
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.
Electric Owl: 928 Main St., Vancouver. Info: 604-5580928.
A Concert Series that brings together Steve Dawson's Black Hen House Band with special guest artists each month. Bluesman John Hammond will perform Sunday, May 12 at 8 p.m. Admission: $33/$30. Tickets: capilanou.ca/nscucentre or at the door.
Jack Lonsdale's Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9867333.
Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.
Larson Station Restaurant: Glenegales Clubhouse, 6190 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-6556.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Topic: What are the implications of productive technology? Is it the blessing we thought it would be? Info: 778-7828000 or philosopherscafe.net.
Narrows Pub: 1979 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver.
Mist Ultra Bar: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2326. DJs spin classic dance music from the 80s, 90s and today.
Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: queenscross.com.
Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7: 3011: 30 p.m.
The Raven Pub: 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 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.
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.
OTHER EVENTS
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
Movies at the Meek - Anna Karenina: A timeless love story set in 1874 Russia Tuesday, May 7 at 7: 30 p.m. A short film from Silver Harbour Shorts will also be shown. Tickets: $12.
Shane Koyczan, a spoken word poet, will perform Saturday, May 11, 8 p.m. Tickets: $29/$25.
Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 or nvdpl.ca.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Leah Bendell Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. Topic: The pursuit of happiness - what future does this generation want? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
Parkgate Library: 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver.
Show Biz, Film and Concert Music Stories Past and Present: Composer Michael Conway Baker will recount stories from his life in show business Monday, May 6, 1-2 p.m. Registration required: 604-929-3727.
Park & Tilford Cineplex Odeon Theatre: 200-333 Brooks-bank Ave., North Vancouver.
The North Shore International Film Series: The North Shore Community Arts
Council will screen Canadian, independent and foreign films throughout the fall, winter and spring. No will play Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: nvartscouncil.ca/events/ north-shore-international-film-series or 604-988-6844.
Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery.com.
Book Launch: Poetry readings from Force Field - 77 Women Poets of British Columbia Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Monday Movie Nights: The library will screen movies on Mondays at 6: 30 p.m. Schedule: May 6, Argo; May 13, Intouchables and May 27, Anna Karenina.
Music Appreciation Talks: The life and operas of Richard Wagner with opera expert Nicolas Krusek Wednesdays, May 8, 15, 29 and June 5, 12: 30-2: 30 p.m.
Shane Koyczan, a spoken word poet, will perform and speak with Kay Meek's Claude Giroux Friday, May 10, 6-7 p.m. A book signing and meet and greet will follow.
compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].
