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CALENDAR

GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-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-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: www. bellevuegallery.ca.

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: www.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. www.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].

Idle Wild: An exhibition of new works by DRIL, a collaborative artist collective, will run until Nov. 16. 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.

Tibet, India and Nepal: A photography exhibition by Sahar Seyedi will run from Nov. 16 to 29. Opening reception: Saturday, Nov. 17, 4-9 p.m.

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.

Ethereal Landscapes: A collection of landscape art by Maegan Harbridge, Galen Felde and Tracey Tarling will be displayed until Nov. 17.

Anonymous Art Show: Artwork will be sold off the wall for $100 each from Nov. 22 to Dec. 15. Opening reception: Thursday, Nov. 22, 7-9: 30 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.

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

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 presents an exhibition of mixed media paintings by Charlene Long and glass sculptures by Laza Fonkin until Jan. 8.

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

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present a photographic exhibition by Mike Wakefield that explores industrial landscapes until Dec. 4.

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.

Natural Elements: Ceramic works by Steve McGroty, fibre by Fariba Mirzaie, tar and watercolour on canvas by Einoddin Sadeghzadek and plaster and porcelain by Russell Hackney. The exhibition runs until Nov. 25. Meet the artists: Saturday, Nov.

17, 2-3 p.m. 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: 1725 West Third Ave., Vancouver. Info: 604714-2216 or galleryjones.com.

Exhibition: New paintings by Ross Penhall will be on display until Nov. 24. 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. Adult admission by donation/children free.

Info: 604-903-3798. 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 604-981-6335.

On Our Walls: Acrylic paintings by Riitta Peirone will be on display until Nov. 28.

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: 301-1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: www.nsartists.ca/garyeder or 604-9294001. 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 Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3455 or www.nvcl.ca.

Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Dec. 30.

North Vancouver Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or www. northvanmuseum.ca.

Wallpaper - Posters and the Art of Persuasion: A selection of posters from the archive's ephemera collection will run until Dec. 22.

Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Dec. 30.

North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604987-5612 or www.northvanmuseum.ca.

Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Dec. 30.

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: 604-9861351 or www.presentationhousegall.com.

Frank Horvat, a pioneer in fashion photography, will have his work displayed until Dec. 23.

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: 604-980-7182.

Pottery, Prints and Paintings: Pottery by Jack Ploesser and a collection of original silkscreens, etchings and paintings from North West B.C., China and Egypt will be on display until Dec. 2.

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.

Traveling Women: An exhibition by Kwan S. Yu in oils that portrays transit riders will run until Nov. 18.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Info: 604-9257292 or www.silkpurse.ca.

An Open Trail: An exhibit of watercolour scenes by Mong Yen will run until Nov. 25.

Reflections Vancouver Silent Auction: Capilano University IDEA (Illustration/Design Elements and Applications) students will hold an auction of work from their calendar series Nov. 27Dec. 2. Bidding closes Sunday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m.

Space Emmarts Studio: 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-375-0694 or www.emmarts.ca.

Show and Sale: The first Saturday of each month noon-5 p.m.

Starfire Studio: 6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604922-5510 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. Info: 604-986-1911, local 2053.

Studio 195 Gallery: 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 2-5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment. Info: 604-209-1197 or www.195studios. ca.

First Saturdays: Community artists will open their studios the first Saturday of every month, noon-5 p.m.

Tartooful: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 604-924-0122 or www.tartooful.com.

Teck Gallery: SFU Vancouver Campus, 515 West Hastings. Open during campus hours.

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

Changing Time - West Vancouver Then and Now: An exhibition of photographs from the library's digital collection will juxtapose historical images with modern renditions will run until Jan. 4.

West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7290.

Art in the Hall: Mixed media works by Eric Goldstein will be on display until Jan. 4.

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.

Photographing Mid-Century West Coast Modernism: The launch of a book dedicated to photographs by Selwyn Pullan will run until Dec. 15. Admission by donation.

CONCERTS

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

Cap Global Roots Series: Vocalist and guitarist Kelly Joe Phelps will perform Thursday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

Café for Contemporary Art: 138140 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: www. centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604984-4484.

Electric Evenings: Singer, songwriter and guitarist David Myles will perform Friday, Nov. 23 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

Troubadours: The North Shore Celtic Ensemble will perform a wide range of music Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$10.

Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: lindabates@ shaw.ca or 604-929-4019.

Quartete a Tete: A performance of traditional to contemporary music with an emphasis on harmonies Friday, Nov. 16 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.

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. Jill Barber will be the guest Sunday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. and will perform Hank Williams and other classics. Admission: $27/$25. Tickets: www.capilanou.ca/nscucentre.

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

Ambleside Orchestra: Nicolas Krusek conducts. Pieces by Bizet, Rossini, Saint-Saens, and more. Friday, Nov. 16, 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation, $15 suggested. Tickets: 604-987-5843.

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

The Lost Fingers: Guitarists Byron Mikaloff, Christian Roberge and jazz bassist Alex Morissette will perform a tribute to the 80s Sunday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $28/$25.

The Galileo Project - Music of the Spheres: Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra will perform a multimedia programme with a mix of music, words and images of space Friday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $42/$37.

Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 or www.nvdpl.ca.

Tangos and All that Jazz: The Saxalamode Sax Quartet will perform a concert featuring tangos and jazz standards Friday, Nov. 30, 7-8 p.m. Free. Registration required.

Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: www.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 Impresario: Opera Mariposa will perform this Mozart comedy Nov. 16 and 17 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $24/$18. Tickets: operamariposa.com, 778-918-9498 or at the door.

The Orpheum: 601 Smithe St., Vancouver.

Beethoven Celebration: The Vancouver Academy of Music will perform orchestral works Sunday, Nov. 18 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $10/$6. Tickets: vancouveracademyofmusic.com or at the door.

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

Cap Jazz at PHT: Two student bands from Capilano University perform with special guests Steve Kaldestad (tenor saxophone) and Chad Makela (baritone saxophone). Wednesday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. Admission: $15.

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. Cancelled: Bem Bem Beo: Friday, Nov. 16 at 7: 30 p.m.

The Romantic Cello: Cellist Lee Duckles will perform romantic music Thursday, Nov. 22 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Pianist Wayne Weng will perform Thursday, Nov. 29 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

St. Andrew's United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.st-andrews-united.ca.

Lux/No Music Intima and the Pacific Baroque Orchestra will join forces and perform choral music Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2: 30 p.m. Admission: $35/$30/$10. Tickets: musicintima. eventbrite.ca, 604-731-6618 or at the door.

St. Stephen's Anglican Church: 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Info: 604-731-5518 or www.pacifictheatre.org.

Jazz Vespers: Jazz vocalist Jennifer Scott and her quartet will perform Sunday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. Admission: Suggested donation of $10.

Traditional Teahouse: 1552 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-551-1642.

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 Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9257446 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.

Friday Night Concert Series - The Rakish Angles: The Rakish Angles will perform a blend of gypsy jazz, Latin, "newgrass" and old-time music Friday, Nov. 16, 7: 30 p.m. Free.

THEATRE

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

Cap Theatre Series - Twelfth Night: A comedy about love, deception and mistaken identity Nov. 16, 17 and 21-24 at 8 p.m. and matinees Nov. 18 and 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/$15/$10.

Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-9299456 or firstimpressionstheatre.com.

Shooting Star: A romantic comedy about a couple who previously had a relationship and meet unexpectedly in an airport Wednesdays to Saturdays until Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

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

Waiting for the Parade: A reflective look at war from five women's point of view Wednesdays-Saturdays until Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18.

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

Where the Wild Things Are: A stage version of Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book Nov. 16, 7 p.m. and Nov. 17, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets: $15.

One Man In His Time: Antony Holland was called into His Majesty's Armed Forces as a signalman at the onset of the Second World War. In this one-man show, he recounts his experiences during the North African campaign. Nov. 24, 8 p.m., and Nov. 25, 2 p.m. Tickets: $23/28.

Vancouver Waldorf School: 2725 St. Christophers Rd., North Vancouver.

Kasper Hauser - The Open Secret of the Foundling Prince: A fairytale with historical interludes Wednesday, Nov. 21, 7: 30-9: 30 p.m. Admission: $20. Info: 604-985-5168.

DANCE

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

CatchingART Contemporary Ballet Theatre will perform a variety of work featuring compositions from Michael Conway Baker with guest musicians Pandora's Vox Saturday, Nov. 17 at 7: 30 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 a discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. Topic: What is the effect of multiculturalism on our sense of community? Info: 778-782-8000 or www. philosopherscafe.net.

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: 604-9293699. Live blues every weekend.

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 80's, 90's and today.

Pat's Pub at The Patricia Hotel: 403 East Hastings St., Vancouver.

Soul to Soul: Joani Taylor will peform with the Henry Young Quartet Sunday, Nov. 25, 1-4 p.m. No cover charge.

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: 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 604-9855646.

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 - Trash Dance: Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. A film about choreographer Allison Orr finding art in the work of employees of the Department of Solid Waste Services. Admission: $12/$10. Tickets: doxafestival.ca.

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

Banff Mountain Film Festival: A world tour of mountain adventure films Friday, Nov. 30, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $18.

North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3474 or www.nvcl.ca.

Young Multimedia Artists Today: Young artists Damla Tamer, Kevin Murphy and Kevin Day will share their insights on today's information society, its current global transformations and their own experimental modes of communication Tuesday, Nov. 27, 7-8: 30 p.m.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: www.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 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. Admission: $7/$5.

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

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, Nov. 16 at 10: 30 a.m. Topic: Are there any negative aspects to positive thinking? Info: 778-782-8000 or www. philosopherscafe.net.

Opera Series with Nicolas Krusek: A series on the life and operas of Richard Wagner Wednesdays, Nov. 21 and Dec. 5, 12: 30-2: 30 p.m.