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GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: TuesdaySunday, 12: 30-5 p.m. Info: 604-929-4354 or [email protected]. Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.

GALLERIES

Artemis Gallery: 104C4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: TuesdaySunday, 12: 30-5 p.m. Info: 604-929-4354 or [email protected].

Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 604-903-3798 or www.artists4kidscom.

B.C. Mills Museum at Lynn Headwater Park: 4900 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-224-5739.

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: SundayThursday, 11: 30 a.m.-6: 30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11: 30 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: www. nsartists.ca.

Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1915. www. bucklandsoutherst.com.

Cafe for Contemporary Art: 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: 778340-3379 or [email protected].

Call for Submissions: North Vancouver residents are invited to submit original photographic images that display and/or reflect the neighbourhood of Lower Lonsdale for an upcoming exhibition. Email submissions to [email protected] by Jan. 20. Info: 604-618-0175.

Capilano Library: 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-4471 or www.nvdpl.ca.

Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.caroun.net, 778372-0765 or [email protected]. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.

Casa Del Caffe: 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-983-2233.

Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. centennialtheatre.com.

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.

Art Rental Collection: A salon-style exhibition will run until Jan. 28. A variety of styles created in watercolour, acrylic, oil, pastel, photography and mixed media rent for $10-$40.

Call for Exhibition Proposals: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is currently accepting submissions for the summer/fall 2012 exhibition schedule. Guidelines can be found at www.nvartscouncil. ca/home/artist-calls. Deadline for submissions: Saturday, Jan. 21, 4: 30 p.m.

The Gift Bo Small, impulse-buy gift items will be for sale until Jan. 30.

Printmaking: A diverse exhibition by members of the Art Institute of Capilano University Feb. 3-March 3. Opening reception: Thursday, Feb. 2, 7-9 p.m. Artist talk and demonstration: Saturday, Feb. 11, 1-3 p.m. Registration requested: 604-988-6844 or [email protected].

Coastal Patterns Gallery: 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Hours: WednesdaySunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-762-4623, 778-997-9408 or www. coastalpatternsgallery.com.

Delany's Coffee House: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver.

Art Exhibition: Gabriele Maurus' work will be on display until Feb. 7. Info: www.emmarts.ca.

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 will present an exhibition of drawings and paintings by Roksan Kohen and glass art by Larissa Blokhuis until Feb. 8.

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

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present "Creature Curiosity," an exhibit of David Camisa's paintings until Feb. 29.

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.

For the Love of Colour: A mixed media exhibit of works by Kurt Connell, Aiden Fisher-Lang, Nasser Ghaderi, Nicola Morgan, Arnold Nouwens and Farahnaz Samari will run until Jan. 29.

Dialogue with Nature: An exhibition of watercolour, etching and egg tempera by artists Susan Hall, Mong Yen, Jean Redpath and Jongsook Lee from Jan. 31 to Feb. 19. Opening reception: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2 p.m.

The Artists of British Columbia Volume 3 book is now available and sells for $20.

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: 1531 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2233.

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

Graffiti Co. Art Studio: 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: TuesdayFriday, 1: 30-6: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-980-1699 or www.gcartstudio@ shaw.ca.

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: 3011467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: www.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.

North Shore: Various North and West Vancouver locations.

North Shore Art Crawl: An invitation is extended to all North Shore galleries, studio artists and artisans to open their galleries/ studios to the public in celebration of B.C. Art Week April 21 and 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: nsartcrawl.ca or Norman at 604-209-1197.

North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 6049983455 or www.nvcl.ca.

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

As Dreamt, As Built - Maps and Plans of North Vancouver. An ongoing exhibit of documents that highlight the community's development.

North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-990-3700,

ext. 8016 or www.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 www. presentationhousegall.com.

C.1983: Part one of a two-part group exhibition that looks at how Vancouver artists worked with camera images around 1983 will run from Jan. 28 to March 11. Opening reception: Friday, Jan. 27, 7-9 p.m.

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: 6049807182.

Loads of Colour: Painter Beatrice Watson and ceramist Liz de Beer's work will be on display until Feb. 26.

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.

Discovery - Water: An annual juried exhibition for 20 new and emerging artists that reflects the theme "water" will run until Feb. 5.

Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-5356.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.

A Moment of Appreciation: An exhibition to celebrate the Chinese New Year with Eileen Fong's brush painting works will run until Feb. 5.

Surface and Soul: Italian plaster artwork by Jenn Williamson and pottery by Laurie McCallum will be on display Feb. 7-19. Opening reception: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m.

Starfire Studio: 6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-5510 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.

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.

Studio Show: An exhibition of two and three dimensional works by Gabriele Maurus will run until Feb. 8. Info: www. emmarts.ca.

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

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

Canvas Treasures: Giclée canvases printed with images from UBC library's special collections will be on display until Feb. 29.

West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-4: 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: 604-925-7295 or www.westvancouvermuseum.ca.

At the Intersection of Art and Medicine: An exhibit of original anatomical artwork in pen and ink, wash and carbon will run from Jan. 25 to March 10. Opening reception: Tuesday, Jan.

24, 7-9 p.m. Curator's talk: Saturday, Jan. 28, 1: 30 p.m.

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

Cap Classics - Apparitions: A free performance with soprano Heather Pawsey, pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa and choreographer Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg Friday, Jan. 20 at 11: 45 a.m.

Cap Global Roots Series: Bluegrass musician Dirk Powell will perform on the fiddle, banjo, mandolin and bass Saturday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

Cap Classics - The Rota Trio: A free performance with Gene Ramsbottom on the clarient, Lee Duckles on the cello and Richard Epp on the piano Friday, Jan. 27 at 11: 45 a.m.

Cap Jazz Series: A tribute to Dizzy Gillespie with "A" Band, NiteCap and faculty guests Friday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.

Cap Jazz Series - Birth of the Cool and Beyond: Alan Matheson Nonet in a concert that will feature some of Vancouver's best jazz musicians Friday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

Cap Global Roots Series: Eric Bibb will perform a concert blending blues, gospel and soul Sunday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

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

Robbie Burns Celtic Celebration: A fundraising performance by the West Vancouver Youth Symphonic Band Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. There will be guest performances from the North Shore Celtic Ensemble, Delbrook Scottish Country Dancers, piper Kurt Theiss and the pipes of the JP Fell Armoury. Tickets: $23.50/$12.

Cello Romance: Lions Gate Sinfonia will present cellist Ariel Barnes Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$12. Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or 604-929-4019.

Along for the Ride: This five-piece swing ensemble will give their last performance before moving Friday, Jan. 20 at 9 p.m. Warm-up acts begin at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $10.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.

Musically Speaking: Music, talks, tea and treats at an afternoon at the opera with Pentaedre Friday, Jan. 20 at 1: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20.

Chamber Music Concert: Pro Nova String Ensemble will perform Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 604-921-9444 or [email protected]. Cap

Global Roots Series - African Guitar Summit: A line-up of Canadian guitarists of African origin will perform Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $36/$31/$26.

Early Music Vancouver: Marc Destrubé and friends will play Haydn Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. There will be a pre-concert chat at 2: 15 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.

Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.

Friday Night Live: A weekly series with Improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7: 30 p.m.

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

Chamber Music Concert: Pro Nova String Ensemble will perform Sunday, Jan. 22 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 604-921-9444 or [email protected] Etoiles De La Nuit: A wide variety of entertainers will perform Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7: 30 p.m. as a fundraiser for a French trip for Dorothy Lynas students. There will also be a silent auction and bake sale. Admission: $20. Tickets are available at Deep Cove Music or at the door. Info: 604-986-4796.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.

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.

Sonatas of Love and War: Violinist Karen Foster and pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa will perform their renditions of two sonatas by Prokofiev and Franck Thursday, Jan. 26 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Live From New York: Bassist and composer Brandi Disterheft will give a jazz performance Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18.

Sing Along Wednesdays: "Mr. Piano" Peter Vanderhorst will play the piano to lead a sing along of favourite songs the first Wednesday of every month 10 a.m.-noon. Song books will be provided. Drop-in fee: $5 at the door.

Not Fiddlin Around: FiddleStix will play a variety of music from Celtic to Metis Thursday, Feb. 2 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Tuesdays with Lions Gate Sinfonia: Classical music inspired by the Surface and Soul exhibition Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Mahalia: Dalannah Gail Bowen will perform a program of Mahalia Jackson Thursday, Feb. 9 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

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

Friday Night Concert Series: Trio Adiantum with violinist Jenny Essers, pianist Martha Brickman and cellist Nathan Whittaker will perform Friday, Feb. 3 at 7: 30 p.m. Free.

THEATRE

Anne MacDonald Studio: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.

Grand Theft Improv: An improv sketch show that uses audiences suggestions to create 90 minutes of stories, scenes, songs and comedic chaos, the last Sunday of every month at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.

Don Quixote: A tale of courage and madness based on the novel by Miguel de Cervantes Feb. 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $43/$39/$24.

You Can't Take it With You: A stage production by students of Sentinel secondary will run from Feb. 7 to 10 at 7: 30 p.m. and Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. Admission: $15. Tickets: 604-981-1130.

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

Cluttermania - The Musical Revue: A free musical that explores the unusual relationship we have with our "stuff" Saturday, Jan. 21, 2-4 p.m. Reservations: 604-802-4528. Donations to the Harvest Project will be gratefully accepted.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 6049903474 or www.phtheatre.org.

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

Cinderella: SMP Dramatic Society will present their 15th annual pantomime with a performance of Cinderella Jan. 20, 21, 26-28 at 7: 30 p.m. and Jan. 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. Admission: $17/$13/$10. Tickets: 604-767-0665 or www. smpdramatics.com.

DANCE

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

Rhythm in Motion - Dancers Helping Dancers in Need: OneDance Creative Art Centre will hold a fundraising performance to support North Shore dancers who would otherwise be unable to attend classes due to financial difficulty Saturday, Feb. 4 at 6: 30 p.m. A variety of dance styles will be performed as well as live musical performances. Admission: $25. Tickets: www.onedance. ca.

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

Celtic Rhythm: Irish music and dance performed by the Penk O'Donnell Irish Dancers Sunday, Jan. 22 at 6: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15.

Luv 2 Dance: RNB Dance and Theatre Arts with guests from Lamondance will perform a variety of dances Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $19/$11.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.

The Red Carpet: Perform Art Studios will hold a student showcase performance that celebrates music and choreography inspired by the silver screen Saturday, Jan. 21. The Bowen Island school will perform at noon, the Edgemont Village school at 3 p.m. and the Lower Lonsdale school at 7 p.m. Admission: $22/$20.

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 this discussion with moderator Sean Zwagerman Saturday, Jan. 21 at 3 p.m. Topic: What are universities for? Info: 778-782-8000 or www.philosopherscafe.net.

Fiesta Flamenco every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, tapas and wine, 6: 30 p.m., music, 8: 30 p.m.

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: 604-929-3699. Live blues every weekend.

Narrows Pub: 1979 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver.

Ocean Club Restaurant and Lounge: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2326. Live jazz every Tuesday, 7 p.m.; live DJ Thursday to Sunday, 11 p.m.-3 a.m. 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: 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 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 604-985-5646.

OTHER EVENTS

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

Cap Film Series - Women Art Revolution: A film that traces the progress of feminist art for the past four decades through interviews alongside archival film Friday, Jan. 24 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $10/$6.

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

Life After Teaching Comedy Tour: Comic Gary Dee will touch on marriage, fatherhood and his years as a teacher Saturday, Jan. 21 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $45.

The Ultimate Comedy Show: Roman Danylo and Friends will perform a variety comedy show consisting of sketch, stand-up and improv Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.

Movies at the Meek - The First Grader: The true story of an 84-year-old Kenyan villager and ex Mau Mau freedom fighter who fights for his right to go to school for the first time Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 7: 30 p.m. Rated PG13. Tickets: $12.

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

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Mark Battersby Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. Topic: Charity and justice - why should we give to other members of our society or other countries? Info: 778-782-5215 or www. philosopherscafe.net.

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. Anonymous will play Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca/events/ north-shore-international-film-series or 604-988-6844.

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

Music Talks - Masterpieces of Chamber Music: A series with Keith Lawrence that will examine chamber music Thursdays until Feb. 9, 10: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m.

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, Jan. 20, 10: 30 a.m.noon. Topic: Rights - how should we deal with vexing cases? Info: 778-782-8000 or www.philosopherscafe.net.

Offstage - Violinist Marc Destrubé: An informal talk and demonstration hosted by Clyde Mitchell with an opportunity to ask questions and meet the speaker Monday, Jan. 23 at 10: 30 a.m. Info: 604-913-3634.