GALLERIES
Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca.
Lotus Land - Architecture and Infrastructure: A collection of urban and suburban landscapes by graphite pencil specialist Charles Keillor will be displayed until June 2. Artist will be in attendance on the weekends.
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.
Reflections of Typography: Nicholas Purcell, designer and maker of handmade furniture will have his work on display May 23-June 30. Opening reception: Thursday, May 23, 6-8 p.m.
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 cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail. com.
Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or artgallery@ caroun.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.
Spring Group Exhibition: Paintings and drawings by a variety of artists will be displayed until May 29. Opening reception: Saturday, May 18, 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.
Capilano University Textile Arts Grad Show: Student works with a focus on items that are transformative or tell personal stories will be on display until June 8. Artist talk: Saturday, May 18, 2 p.m.
Art Rental Salon: An ongoing art rental programme with a variety of original artwork available ranging from $10 to $40 per month.
District Foyer Gallery: 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. Info: 604-9886844 or nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of watercolour paintings by Tamara Phillips and artistic wood pieces by David Wagner until July 2.
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.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of paintings by Anne Gudrun from May 22 to July 16. Opening reception: Saturday, May 25, 2-4 p.m.
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. Carving demonstration: Sunday, May 19, 2-5 p.m. Closing ceremony: Sunday, May 26, 4-5 p.m.
Perfectly Still: Acrylic on canvas works by Tansy Sverre will be on display May 28-June 9. Opening reception: Tuesday, May 28, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artist: Saturday, June 1, 2-3 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 will be 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: 604-980-1699 or [email protected].
Holy Trinity School: 128 West 27th St., North Vancouver.
Call for Artists: Holy Trinity Parish Catholic Women's League invites artists to submit work for its upcoming exhibition "Art in the Atrium." Deadline for submissions: Friday, May 31. Info: holytrinityparish.ca.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
On Our Walls: View Anne Marie Calder's paintings until June 21. North Shore: Various locations in North and West Vancouver.
Art in the Garden: A self-directed tour brings together visual artists, musicians and gardeners Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 from noon to 5 p.m. Admission: $1/garden. Info and map: nvartscouncil.ca.
North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3455 or nvcl.ca.
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: 604-9861351 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 604-3478922.
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.
Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Studio visits by appointment. Info: 604-922-5356 or sheltonart.com.
Reflective Spaces: An exhibition of acrylic works on canvas May 25 and 26 from noon to 5 p.m. will run in conjunction with the "Art in the Garden Tour."
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 Art of Photography: An exhibition of Karen Evans, Rita Hernandez and Elaine Hunter's work will run until June 2.
Silent Poetry Art Studio: 1079B Roosevelt Cres., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-312-1184, 604-781-4606 or silentpoetryartstudio.wordpress.com.
Original Art, mentoring and classes with Sharka Leigh and Sandrine Pelissier.
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: 604-922-5510 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: 604986-1911, 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 Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7400 or westvanlibrary.ca.
BOOKtopia will celebrate local young artists by featuring work by Sentinel and Rockridge secondary students until May 31.
West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7290.
West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604-9257295 or westvancouvermuseum.ca.
Melding Architecture with Landscape - A Collaboration in Design: An exhibition that illustrates architect Barry Downs work will run until June 15. Admission by donation.
Yeats Studio & Gallery: 2402 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 778-2798777.
CONCERTS
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou. ca/nscucentre.
Burnaby Clef Society will perform its annual concerto concert featuring competition winners playing with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Wednesday, May 22 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $25. Tickets available at the door.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Symphonic Dances: Pianist Ian Parker will return to the VSO to perform the music of Rachmaninoff and Gershwin Monday, May 27 at 8 p.m. Admission: $37.50/$33.50/ $25. Tickets: 604-8673434 or vancouversymphony.ca.
Highlands United Church: 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.
Spring Serenade: The Ambleside Orchestra will perform a concert Friday, May 24 at 7: 30 p.m.
Admission by donation ($15 suggested). Info: 604-880-9140 or amblesideorchestra.ca.
The North Shore Chamber Orchestra will perform a spring concert Sunday, May 26 at 2 p.m. Admission: $10/$8/$5.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.
Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra: Intermediate students will perform Saturday, May 18 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation: Tickets: vyso. com.
Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra: Senior orchestra concerto winners will perform Sunday, May 19 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation: Tickets: vyso.com.
Close Up at the Meek Series: Pianist Robert Silverman will perform a concert with special guests the Lafayette String Quartet in the intimate studio theatre Saturday, May 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20.
The Magic of Broadway: Burstin' With Broadway, a 120 member choir, will perform a collection of show tunes Saturday, May 25 at 2 and 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25/$23.
An Evening with Holly Cole: Kay Meek Centre's annual fundraising gala featuring jazz singer Holly Cole will take place Friday, May 31 at 7: 30 p.m.
Tickets: Party and show $129 or party, show and meet the artist $159.
Benefit Concert: Five-year-old piano virtuoso Ryan Wang will team up with six-year old Ray Zhang to perform a concert Sunday, June 9 at 3 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Sarah McLachlan School of Music which provides music education to at risk youth at no cost. Admission: $15.
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: May 17, violinist Andrea Siradze; May 24, vocal artist Will Blunderfield and May 31, actor Gary Jones. 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.
Shipbuilders' Square: 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver.
Call for Artists: The City of North Vancouver has opportunities for local performers and fine artists to participate in the Concerts in the Square series on Saturdays in August. Info: [email protected] or facebook.com/ concertsinthesquare.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.
Wind Song Trio will perform English art songs Thursday, May 23 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
George and Strutt: Tenor William George and classical guitarist Michael Strutt will perform Thursday, May 30 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Intro to Latin Jazz: Pianist Fran Jare and members of Latin jazz quintet Bem Bem Beo will present a program designed to familiarize the audience with Latin rhythm structures, instruments and composers Thursday, June 6 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
UNICEF Benefit Concert: Grade 5 students Augustin Wright and Lily Yan will perform Saturday, May 25, 7-9 p.m. Admission by a suggested donation of $20.
St. Andrew's United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or st-andrews-united.ca.
Billboard Hits: Carousel Chorus together with musicians Miri Lee, Matthew Stephanson and Derek Cave will present a concert featuring hits from bygone favourites to top of the pops Sunday, May 26 at 7 p.m. Admission by a suggested donation of $10.
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.
From Bach to the Beatles: A celebration of the Ambleside Orchestra's inaugural awards with a special concert by the young winners Friday, May 31 at 7: 30 p.m.
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.
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 until May 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16. Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
Pirates of Penzance: The North Shore Light Opera Society will present this story of a man who was born on Feb. 29 and can't leave a band of tender-hearted pirates until he turns 21 (another 63 years) Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. until June 1. Tickets: $10-$30.
Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or northvanplayers.ca.
The Amorous Prawn: A comedy about army staff running a manor as a fishing lodge May 23 (preview)-25, 29-31, June 1 and 5-8 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $18/$16.
DANCE
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
SpecTAPular: The West Coast Tap Dance Collective will celebrate tap dance day with a show honouring Ethel Bruneau Saturday, May 18 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25.
Our Celtic Celebration: Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy and The Eire Born Irish Dance Society will perform a mix of traditional and modern dancing Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.
Extravadanza: A showcase of the repertoire from North Shore Academy of Dancing's competitive solos, duos and trios program Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $18/$15.
2013 Gala: Pro Arte upper school pre-professional students will present works featuring the compositions of Michael Conway Baker and performances with Pandora's Vox Sunday, May 26 at 6: 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.
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. Tickets: capilanou. ca/nscucentre or at the door.
Jack Lonsdale's Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7333. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.
Larson Station Restaurant: Gleneagles 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.
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: 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: 30-11: 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
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: centennialtheatre.com or 604-984-4484.
Live Comedy: Amir K will perform an evening of comedy Sunday, May 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $45/$35/$25.
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.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.
Songs and Stories: Composer Michael Conway Baker will share show biz, film and concert music stories past and present the third Wednesday of every month, 10: 30-11: 30 a.m. Admission by donation.
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 Neil Boyd Friday, May 17 at 10: 30 a.m. Topic: What is the best way to control marijuana use and distribution in B.C.? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
Artists Confidential: Join Pianist Robert Silverman to find out what is a sonata? Tuesday, May 21 at 10: 30 a.m.
Monday Movie Nights: The library will screen movies on Mondays at 6: 30 p.m. Schedule: May 27, Anna Karenina.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].
