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GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 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.

GALLERIES

Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 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.

Brewster's Coffee: 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5: 30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5: 30 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-9820.

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: 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: 604-922-1915 or bucklandsoutherst.com.

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].

Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or [email protected]. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.

Photography and Computer: A photography exhibition by Kaveh Rasouli will run until Jan. 30. Casa Del Caffe: 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-983-2233.

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: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil.ca. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

Art Rental Show: Buy or rent artwork right off the gallery walls until Feb. 2 during the semi-annual salon-style exhibition. Over 400 pieces or original artwork created by local artists will be featured.

Exquisite Landscape: A massive collaborative panoramic painting that will wrap around the entire gallery by artists Sandrine Pelissier, Elspeth Hart, Sarah Hill, Mary Shaugnessy and Camille Sleeman will be displayed from Feb. 8 to March 9. Opening reception: Thursday, Feb. 7, 7-9 p.m.

Cove Creek Gallery: 4349 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.

David Pirrie Studio: 1210 Arborlynn Dr., North Vancouver. Info: davidpirrie.com.

David Neel Gallery: 104 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-9215, davidneel.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 small sculptural works by Ellen Bang and oil paintings by Stephen Dittberner until March 19.

District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: nvartscouncil.ca.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of watercolour and acrylic paintings of Lynn Canyon by Neil MacDonald until Jan. 29.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of Peterson Turgoose's work of urban landscapes from Jan. 30-March 26. Opening reception: Saturday, Feb. 2, 2-4 p.m.

Feast in the Village: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 778-340-2223.

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.

Abstract Narratives: A mixed media exhibition with Monica Gewurz, Shakun Jhangiani, Michael Jeffery and Sara Morison will run until Feb. 10. Meet the artists: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2 p.m.

Gallery YoYo: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-983-2896.

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 are offered on Thursdays at 12: 30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1: 30 p.m. Registration required: [email protected].

Graffiti Co. Art Studio: 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1: 30-6: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604980-1699 or [email protected].

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.

On Our Walls: Works by mixed media artist Shakun Jhangiani will be on display until Feb. 25.

Lions Bay Art Gallery: 350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: lionsbayartgallery.com or 604-9217865.

Featuring established and upcoming artists.

Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 301-1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: 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: From Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay.

North Shore Art Crawl: Galleries, studio artists and artisans are invited to register until March 15 to open their studios/galleries to the public for the third annual event which will take place April 20 and 21. Info and registration: nsartcrawl.ca or Norman Vipond, 604-209-1197.

North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-987-5612 or northvanmuseum.ca.

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 presentationhousegall. com.

An Exhibition with Anna Oppermann, Andrea Pinheiro and Marianne Wex will run until March 24. Talk on Marianne We Saturday, Feb. 9, 3 p.m.

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: 604-980-7182.

Pastel Memories and Ceramic Shapes: Pastel landscapes by Valerie Wilson, pottery by Donna Lee Dorosh and ceramic animals by Greg Kawczynski will be on display until Feb. 24.

Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery. com.

Earth: A juried discovery exhibition for new and emerging artists until Feb. 2. Poetry Meets Art - a reading of poetry inspired by the exhibition: Sunday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m.

Chameleon: A Polymer clay exhibition will run from Feb. 5 to March 2. Opening reception and artist demonstrations: Sunday, Feb. 10, 2-4 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: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.

The Path to Nirvana: Painters Jenna Lamont, oil and acrylic and Sioux Bonderove, watercolour, will display their work until Feb. 3.

The North Shore Needle Arts Guild will display their work from Feb. 5 to 17. Opening reception: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 6-8 p.m.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or westvanlibrary.ca.

Master Impressionist: A retrospective of Daniel J. Izzard's work will be exhibited until Feb. 27.

West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7290.

Art in the Hall: Paintings by Anne Gudrun will be on display until March 1.

West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7295 or westvancouvermuseum.ca.

Meltdown: Manabu Ikeda's latest work inspired by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster will be on display until Feb. 16.

The Edge of a Shadow: Paintings by Ruth Killam Massey will be on display until Feb. 23.

CONCERTS

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou.ca/ nscucentre.

Cap Jazz Series: A tribute to Clare Fischer with "A" Band, NiteCap and faculty guests Friday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $28/$25.

Cap Classics - La Guitarra Latina: A musical odyssey though Iberia and Latin America with guitarist Stephen Boswell Friday, Feb. 1 at 11: 45 a.m. Free.

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].

Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.

Beethoven and The Mozarts: A performance by Lions Gate Sinfonia Saturday, Jan. 26 at 7: 30 p.m. There will be a pre-show chat at 6: 30 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$12.

Electric Evenings: Mark Berube will perform a multi-instrument concert combining pop, African rhythms and strings Friday, Feb. 1 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or 604-929-4019.

Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: firstimpressionstheatre.com. or 604-929-9456.

Intimate Evening: Jim Byrnes and special guest Babe Gurr will perform a fundraising concert for First Impressions Theatre Jan. 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. Saturday is sold out. Tickets: $30.

Electric Owl: 928 Main St., Vancouver. Info: 604-558-0928. A Concert Series that brings together Steve Dawson's Black Hen House Band with special guest artists each month. Guitar player Sonny Landreth will perform Wednesday, Jan. 30. Admission: $27/$25. Tickets: capilanou.ca/nscucentre or at the door.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church: 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver.

Tribute: A concert of Michael Conway Baker's music in tribute to his 75th year Sunday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. Performers will include the Borealis String Quartet and Michael himself. Admission by donation with proceeds going to the Yarilomusic Society for Young Artists. Info: michaelconwaybaker.com.

Highlands United Church: 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.

Atlantic Crossing: A tribute to The Beatles, Rod Stewart and Elton John Friday, Jan. 25 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $32.

Close Up at the Meek: The Dan Brubeck Quartet will perform jazz Friday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20.

Early Music Vancouver - Music from the Time of the Sun King: Marc Destrubé, Jacques Ogg and Natalie Mackie will perform a royal concert Sunday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. There will be a pre-show discussion at 2: 15 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.

Chamber Music Concert: Pro Nova String Ensemble will perform Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 7: 30 p.m. They will be joined by students for one piece. Admission by donation. Info: 604-921-9444 or [email protected].

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. Schedule: Jan.25, baritone Brandon Thornhill; Feb. 1, Waldorf Community School Choir and Feb. 8, Al Harlow formerly of Prism. 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.

Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.

Cool Nights, Hot Jazz: A jazz recital featuring members of Seycove's jazz faculty Friday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. Complimentary wine and cheese to follow. Tickets available at the door: $20/ students $5 (concert only). Info: seycovemusic.ca.

Chamber Music Concert: Pro Nova String Ensemble will perform Sunday, Feb. 3 at 7: 30 p.m. They will be joined by students for one piece. Admission by donation. Info: 604-921-9444 or jronsley@ telus.net.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.

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 silkpurse.ca.

Not Four Pianos: Violinist Keith Lawrence will present the first in a series of three concerts highlighting piano quartets Thursday, Jan. 31 at 10: 30 a.m. He will be accompanied by pianist Stephen Smith, violist Mark Luchkow, cellist Laura McPheeter and more. Tickets: $15/$12.

Ang Li, a rising classical piano star will perform Thursday, Feb. 7 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Airoldi and Folliero: Romantic music for Valentine's Day performed by cellist Sara Airoldi and pianist Massimo Folliero Thursday, Feb. 14 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.

Casual Variety Concert: A free concert with music performed by Capilano University students Sunday, Feb. 3, 7-8: 30 p.m.

St. Stephen's Anglican Church: 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9264381.

Jazz Vespers: Company B Jazz Band will perform a classic repertoire of the 1940s and 1950s Sunday, Jan. 27 at 4 p.m. A donation of $10 at the door will be appreciated.

Traditional Teahouse: 1552 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-5511642.

Talent Show: All with talent are invited to participate and watch a live local show every Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission: $5. Performance application fee: $10.

West Vancouver Community Centre: 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.

Community Concert Series: The North Shore Celtic Ensemble will perform a free concert Thursday, Feb. 21 at 4 p.m.

West Vancouver Presbyterian Church: 2893 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604926-1812.

Elements - Earth: A collection of contemporary folk songs from around the world performed by the Erato Ensemble Sunday, Jan. 27 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $25/$20. Info: eratoensemble.com.

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].

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: 604-9293200 or deepcovestage.com.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.

Some Enchanted Evening: A 40-voice mixed choral ensemble with five actors will perform this musical Feb. 7-9 at 8 p.m. with a matinee Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $43/$39/$24.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.

The Secret Mask: The story of a man who meets his father, who had abandoned him 40 years earlier, following a stroke Jan. 30-Feb. 10, evenings at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets: $14-$28.

St. Martin's Hall: 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver.

Knight Fever: An Arthurian panto production Jan. 25 and 26 at 7: 30 p.m. with a matinee Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. Admission: $17/$13/$10. Tickets: 604-767-0665.

Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or northvanplayers.ca.

The Vertical Hour: A comedy that explores how the political can sometimes intersect, collide with, and ultimately dismantle the personal Feb. 7 (preview), 8, 9, 13-16 and 20-23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

DANCE

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.

Dance 4 U: RNB Dance & Theatre Arts Society will showcase a variety of dance styles Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $19/$11.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.

Electric Student Showcase: A performance by Perform Arts Studio Bowen Island Saturday, Jan. 26 at noon. Tickets: $25.

Snowmotion: The North Shore Academy of Dancing will perform repertoires from its current year of classes with a wide range of age groups and varied dance styles Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $22/$17.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.

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: 604-9866556.

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. Topic: Will brain scans ever tell us whether art is "really" good or bad?

Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net. Legion #118: 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604985-1115 or [email protected].

Narrows Pub: 1979 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver. Mist Ultra Bar: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604926-2326.

DJs spin classic dance music from the 80's, 90's and today. Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 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: 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.

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 604985-5646.

OTHER EVENTS

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].

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 University Bosa Centre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

Doxa Documentary Film Festival: The War for Water will be screened Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. Admission: $12/$10. Tickets: doxafestival.ca. Info: 604-646-3200.

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou. ca/nscucentre.

EarthWorks: Biologist and author Dick Cannings will give a free presentation on the status of Canada's birds and climate change Tuesday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m.

Pacific Arbour Speaker Series: New York Times columnist David Carr will talk about truth and lies in life and art Sunday, Feb. 3 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $28/$25.

Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: centennialtheatre.com or 604-984-4484.

Vancouver International Film Festival: A series of extreme adventure films and presentations will run from Feb. 8 to 16. Tickets: $9-$21. Schedule: vimff.org.

Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7290 or ferrybuildinggallery.com.

How to Look at and Understand Great Art: A foundation course on film presented by art historian Sharon Latchaw Hirsh that covers colour, line perspective, composition, shape, symbols, point of view, light and texture Monday, Jan. 28, 7-9 p.m. Drop-in fee: $8.

Arts Connection: A networking salon for artists Wednesday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m. to noon. Guest speaker Ingunn Kemble will talk about "How and Why They Collect Art." Fee: membership, $80; drop-in, $8.

The World's Greatest Paintings: Art history lectures on film by Professor William Kloss of the Smithsonian Mondays, Feb. 4March 25, 7-9 p.m. Fee: $60 for all eight lectures if registered or a drop-in fee of $8. Registration: 604-925-7270.

Art and Love: An art history presentation with Christopher Pearson, PhD art history and architecture, Thursday, Feb. 7, 7-9 p.m. Fee: $13. Registration: 604-925-7270.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.

Movies at the Meek - Ping Pong: Eight players with 703 years between them compete in the World Over 80s Table Tennis Championships Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7: 30 p.m. French with English subtitles. Two short films from Silver Harbour Shorts will also be shown. Tickets: $12.

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 Mark Battersby Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Topic: Is love all biology? If it is, what are the implications? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.

Author Reading: Robert Janning will read from his recently self-published first book Westcoast Reign: The British Columbia Soccer Championships, 1892-1905 Thursday, Jan. 31, 7-8: 30 p.m. Registration required: 604-987-0286, ext. 8144.

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 the fall, winter and spring. Stories We Tell will play Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: nvartscouncil. ca/events/north-shore-international-film-series or 604-988-6844.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.

The Movie Recyclers: A series of lost treasures in film followed by a discussion, the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Free.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7292 or 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. Admission: $7/$5.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or westvanlibrary.ca.

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, Feb. 15 at 10: 30 a.m. Topic: As we "celebrate" Valentine's Day, are we alone at first, or alone at last? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.

The Chamber Music Companion: Keith Lawrence will explore piano quartets by Brahms, Mozart and Schumann Mondays, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 18 and 25, 10: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m.

Artists Confidential: A conversation with drummer Dan Brubeck Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 10: 30 a.m. Free.a

- compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].