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

GALLERIES

Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca.

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

B.C. Binning Residence: 2968 Mathers Cres., West Vancouver. Info: 604-7332313 or conservancy.bc.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.

A Feeler: A solo exhibition of Michiko Suzuki's large-scale etching prints will run until March 16.

Binkley Sculpture Studios: 535 East First St., North Vancouver. Info: MichaelBinkley.com or 604984-8574.

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, 778-3720765 or [email protected]. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.

Painting Exhibition: Mahnoush Izadi's work will be on display until March 14.

Group Exhibition: Paintings, drawings, photographs and calligraphy by various artists will be on display from March 16 to 29.

Opening reception: Saturday, March 16, 4-9 p.m.

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: 604-9886844 or nvartscouncil.ca. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

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 until March 9.

Ruminations of Order: Emerging artists Rosemary Burden, Angela Gooliaff, Judy D. Shane and Debbie Westergaard Tuepah will display their work from March 15 to April 13. Opening reception: Thursday, March 14, 7-9 p.m. Artist talk: Saturday, March 23, 1-3 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 coastalpatternsgallery.com.

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.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of prints and textiles by Michelle Carlson from March 20 to May 7. Opening reception: Thursday, March 21, 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 Peterson Turgoose's work of urban landscapes until March 26.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of acrylic paintings of aquatic plants by Judith Frigon from March 27 to May 21. Opening reception: Saturday, March 30, 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. A Visual Language: A mixed media exhibition with Eric Goldstein and Jin Hong will run until March 24. Opening reception: Meet the Artists: Saturday, March 9, 2-3 p.m.

The Art of the Landscape: An exhibition of

paintings and furniture by Mary-Jean Butler, Greg Allen, Richard Alm and Burns Jennings March 26-April 14.

Opening reception: Tuesday, March 26, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, March 30, 2-3 p.m.

The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 604-9472454 or biac.ca. Hours: Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m.

Gallery YoYo: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-9832896.

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: 604-9033798.

Tours will be offered on Thursdays at 12: 30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1: 30 p.m. Registration required: info@ smithfoundation.ca.

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 gcartstudio@ shaw.ca.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335. Lions Bay Art Gallery: 350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: lionsbayartgallery.com or 604921-7865.

Featuring established and upcoming artists.

Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 301-1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: nsartists.ca/garyeder or 604929-4001. 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.

Macgillycuddy's Consignment: 128 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.

Exhibition: Figurative work by Anna du Bois will be on display until April 21.

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 City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604998-3455 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 northvanmuseum.ca.

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: 604-986-1351 or presentationhousegall.com. An Exhibition with Anna Oppermann, Andrea Pinheiro and Marianne Wex will run until March 24.

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: 604-9807182.

Dialogue of Inanimate Objects: Works on canvas by Frieda Ashworth and pottery by Patty Osborne and Elizabeth Nichols will be on display until April 14.

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

Common/Opposites: An exhibition of works by ceramist Les Manning will run until April 6. Artist talk: Sunday, March 24, 2-3 p.m. Reception: Sunday, March 24, 3-5 p.m.

Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Studio visits by appointment. Info: 604922-5356 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. Looking From the Outside: Painter/printmaker Greg Allen will have his work on display until March 10. Allen will hold block printing workshop for beginners Sunday, March 10, 2-4 p.m. Supplies provided.

Fee: $10. Imagery in Colour and Ceramic: An exhibition of Roohay Marandi's ceramic sculptures and pottery and Nazanin Sadeghi's watercolour paintings will run from March 12 to 31. Opening reception: Tuesday, March 12, 6-8 p.m.

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: 604-9861911, 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: 604925-7400 or westvanlibrary.ca. The Colours of Spring: A group show in celebration of Norouz will run until April 30. From Print to Digital: A display of some original historical images that have been restored will run until April 30. West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 p.m. Info: 604925-7290.

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. Cutting Out the Tongue: An exhibition of selected work from 1976 to 2012 by Pierre Coupey will run until April 27. Artist talk: Saturday, March 23, 2-3 p.m.

CONCERTS

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604990-7810 or capilanou. ca/nscucentre.

Cap Classics - Notre Melos: Violinist Nancy DiNovo and cellist Ariel Barnes will perform works by Beethoven and Ravel Friday, March 8 at 11: 45 a.m. Free.

Cap Classics - Student Showcase: Top prize winners of the Music Diploma Performance Scholarship Competitions will perform Friday, March 15 at 11: 45 a.m. Free.

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

Country Gold: Impressions of Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Reba and Willie Nelson Saturday, March 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $42.45.

Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or 604929-4019.

Cool Tunes: Pearl, the duo of Kathy Francis and Andrea Smith will perform Friday, March 15 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.

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

North Shore Music Festival: The North Shore Registered Music Teachers will present their 42nd annual concerts March 13-15 at 7 p.m. March 13 will feature the highlights of the non-competitive section in piano, vocal, winds, strings and family class and March 14 and 15 will be the trophy winners in piano and strings.

Admission: $10/$5. Free workshops will take place prior to the concerts. Info: Alice, 604-987-1067 or Diana, 604929-1592.

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

An Evening of Contrasts: The Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir will team up with UBC Opera for a performance Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25/$22.

Early Music Vancouver - J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations: Harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani will perform Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. Join Early Music Vancouver's associate artistic director Mathew White for a pre-show discussion at 2: 15 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.

Intermediate Orchestra Spring Concert: The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra will perform Sunday, March 10 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation. Tickets: vyso.com.

Early Music Vancouver - Liederkreis: A recital with baritone Joshua Hopkins and pianist Michael Jarvis Sunday, March 24 at 3 p.m. There will be a pre-show discussion with Early Music Vancouver's associate artistic director Mathew White at 2: 15 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.

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.

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

Cap Jazz at PHT: Students from the Jazz Studies Program at Capilano University will perform with special guests from the faculty Wednesday, March 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.

Pianist Eugene Skovorodnikov will return for a concert Thursday, March 14 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

The Borealis String Quartet will perform Thursday, March 21 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Not Four Pianos: Violinist Keith Lawrence and guests will perform a concert highlighting piano quartets Thursday, March 28 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

St. Monica's Church: 6404 Wellington Ave., West Vancouver. Info: saintmonica@ shaw.ca.

St. Patrick's Celebration: Murphy's Lagh with Damien Brennan on drums and Jennie Bice on the fiddle will perform Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m. Admission: $20, which includes snacks. Reservations appreciated: 604-921-9112.

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.

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604990-7810 or capilanou. ca/nscucentre.

Cap Theatre Series - The Boy Friend: A musical tale about young ladies at finishing school awaiting the arrival of their all important boyfriends March 28-30 and April 3-6 at 8 p.m. with matinees March 31 and April 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/$15/$10.

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

Holmes and Watson Save the Empire: A musical mystery Wednesdays to Saturdays until March 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

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

Smokey Joe's Cafe: A musical theatre production by students of the Theatre K Youth Conservatory programme Saturday, March 16 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $10.

North Shore Neighbourhood House: 225 East Second St., North Vancouver.

Evil Versus Good and Des ex Machina: NSNH drama students will perform a collection of plays, sketch comedy, monologues and songs Friday, March 15 at 6: 30 p.m. Admission by donation.

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

Will Shakespeare's ImproMusical: A completely improvised theatrical musical based on the plots and language of William Shakespeare March 14 and 16, 8 p.m., March 15, 9 p.m. and March 17, 2 p.m. Tickets: $23-28.

DANCE

Capilano Mall: 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver.

Dance for Good: The Bollywood Shiamak dance team will perform Saturday, March 23 at noon. Audience participation is encouraged.

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

The Secret Garden and Other Works: Ballet Victoria will bring this story to life Thursday, March 28 at 7: 30 p.m. The performance will open with a selection of new works. Tickets: $33.50/$28.50/ $23/$17.50.

CLUBS AND PUBS

Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-2326. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m.

The Biltmore Cabaret: 2755 Prince Edward St., Vancouver. Video and CD Release: Catlow will release Pinkly Things and Library and Adrienne Pierce will perform Saturday, March 30, 8-11 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. 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, March 27 at 7 p.m. Topic: Does philosophy evolve like science does? Info: 778782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.

Legion #118: 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-1115 or info@ legion118.com.

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: 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. 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.

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

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

Can Creativity be Learned?: Carol Aiken, chair of Capilano University's School of Art and Design, will explore what is meant by creativity, demystify the creative process and offer hands-on exercises that challenge the audience to look at things differently Tuesday, March 12, 7-8: 45 p.m.

Capilano University Bosa Centre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

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

EarthWorks - The Sixth Extinction: Join ecologist and biogeographer Keith Wade to hear evidence and the proposed reasons for today's loss of biodiversity on a global scale Wednesday, March 13, 7 p.m.

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

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

The World's Greatest Paintings: Art history lectures on film by Professor William Kloss of the Smithsonian Mondays until March 25, 7-9 p.m. Drop-in fee: $8.

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

Movies at the Meek - First Position: A documentary that follows six dancers as they prepare for the chance to enter the world of professional ballet Tuesday, April 30 at 7: 30 p.m. 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, March 13 at 7 p.m.

Topic: Irrationality and cognitive traps. Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.

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

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. The Deep will play Wednesday, April 10 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.

An Evening of Wonders: Vitaly, a world class illusionist will present a magic show Saturday, March 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $22.

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: 604-9257407 or westvanlibrary.ca.

Music Appreciation Talks: Jazz specialist Neil Ritchie will discuss the music and life of George Gershwin Tuesday, March 12, 10: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m.

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, March 15 at 10: 30 a.m. Topic: With the growing, escalating digital developments, how do communication technologies facilitate or hinder political processes? 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 Wednesday, March 27, 7: 30 p.m.

- compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to listings@nsnews. com.