GALLERIES
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. Child's Play: exhibition by Mark Heine. July 12-Aug. 12, opening reception Thursday July 12 6-8 p.m.
Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 6049221915. 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: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail. com.
Caretakers of Wonder: An exhibition by Mira and Derek Hunter will run until July 18.
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.
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.
Slippage: An exhibition that will feature artists Sean Mills, Christopher Donnelly and Merrell Gerber will run until July 14.
Art Rental Show: More than 400 pieces of original artwork created by local artists will be on display and available for rent from July 20 to Sept. 8. Pieces range from $10 to $40 per month. Opening reception: July 19, 7-9 p.m.
Call for Artists: the North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking artists for a themed exhibition called "Sans Brush." This exhibition will celebrate the unconventional process of creating paintings without using a brush. Deadline for submissions: Saturday, July 28 at 4 p.m.
Gift Box Showcase: Items by local artisans who specialize in high quality, hand-crafted, unique gift items will be for sale until Aug. 31.
Civic Plaza: 14th Street and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver.
Summer Artisan Craft Fairs: Local artisans and crafters will display and sale their handcrafted items July 21, 22, Aug. 18 and 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Coastal Patterns Gallery: 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 6047624623, 778-997-9408 or www. coastalpatternsgallery.com.
David Neel Gallery: 104 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-9215, www. 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 www.nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of masks by Meghan Carich and photography by Thom Harvey Kline until July 24.
District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www. nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present paintings by Druh Ireland until Aug. 14.
Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.
Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7290 or www.ferrybuildinggallery. com. Gallery hours: TuesdaySunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Nature by Design: Mosaics and paintings by Liz Calvin and Rod Gildersleeve will be on display until July 29. Meet the artists: Saturday, July 14, 2 p.m.
Painter's Landing: Local artists will work, exhibit and sell art on the grass areas adjoining the Ferry Building Gallery 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily until Oct. 31. Permit applications: email gallery@ westvancouver.ca. Info: 604-925-7266.
The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 6049472454 or www.biac.ca. Hours: Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
On Our Walls - Happiness Reigns: Gordon Davis' paintings will be on display until July 16.
Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or www. presentationhousegall.com.
Phantasmagoria: A group photography exhibition showcasing new works by emerging Vancouver artists will run until July 22.
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.
Fireworks: An exhibition that focuses on works that involve the use of heat and fire in the process of their creation will run until Aug. 6. Artist talks: July 15, 22 and 29 at 2 p.m.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.
Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Flamenco Sketches: Gregg Simpson's abstract paintings and pastels inspired by flamenco dancers will be on display until July 29.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.
In the Gallery: Selected pieces from the 2012 grad show of the Capilano University Textile Arts program will be on display until July 31.
West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: TuesdaySaturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7295 or www. westvancouvermuseum.ca.
The New Design Gallery - On the Frontier 1955-1966: A chronicle of the important role the New Design Gallery played in advancing modernism in the region through historical documentation, photographs and artwork will run until Sept. 15. Admission by donation.
CONCERTS
Cates Park: 200 block of Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver.
Cates Concert Series: Free local concerts every Saturday, 4-7 p.m. until Aug. 25. Schedule: July 14, Dubai, This is the Shoes, Sherpa Crushing Load; July 21, Derrival, Wintercoast, Niska Napoleon; July 28, Passing Clouds, Hunger City, Catlow; Aug. 4, Jason and the Diatonics, Some X6 Band, Mary's Gunns; Aug. 18, Tommy Alto, Paul Filek, Man Chat; Aug. 25, Norine Braun, Robert Hubele, Pamela Tessman, Jody Quine, Snowdon, Foxxy Faith, Alexandria Maillot, Jessica Beach and Magic Pixie Dream Girls.
Edgemont Village: Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver.
Evenings in Edgemont: A free summer concert series every Friday evening, 7-9 p.m. until Aug. 24. Schedule: July 13, Three Row Barley; July 20, Adam Woodall; July 27, The Dynamics; Aug. 3, Headwater; Aug. 10, Steel Toe Boots; Aug. 17, The Bobcats and Aug. 24, Charlotte Diamond.
Lonsdale Quay: 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Info: www.lonsdalequay.com.
SummerFest - Concert Sundays: Local talent will perform every Sunday and holiday Mondays, 1-3 p.m. until Sept. 2. Schedule: July 15, The Oh Wells; July 22, The Left; July 29, Redgy Blackout; Aug. 5, Kyprios and The Chaperones; Aug. 6, Acres of Lions; Aug. 12, Dominique Fricot; Aug. 19, Rococode; Aug. 26, Steph Macpherson and Sept. 2, Wassabi Collective. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
Lynn Valley Village Plaza: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.
Live in Lynn Valley: A free summer concert series every Friday evening, 7-9 p.m. until Aug. 24. Schedule: July 13, Smith and Jones; July 20, Gary Comeau & The Voodoo Allstars; July 27, The Matinee; Aug. 3, Jake & Elwood's Blues Brothers Revue; Aug. 10, Souled Out; Aug. 17, Rumba Calzada and Aug. 24, House Party.
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. Admission by donation.
Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.
Blueridge International Chamber Music Festival: A four concert series which will include classic favourites. Schedule: Aug. 1, 7 p.m., Opening Act; Aug. 3, 7 p.m., Light and Shadows; Aug. 8, 7 p.m., Duo Ventapane in Concert and Aug. 11, 2: 30 p.m., Here Comes Everybody. Admission: $20/$10 or festival passes for $50/$30. Info and tickets: www.blueridgechamber.org or 604-781-5605.
Panorama Park: Deep Cove, North Vancouver.
Concerts in the Cove: A free summer concert series every Friday evening, 7-9 p.m. July 13-Aug. 17. Schedule: July 13, Rosco; July 20, The Bobcats; July 27, Rumba Calzada; Aug. 3, Three Row Barley; Aug. 10, Mostly Marley and Aug. 17, Gary Comeau & The Voodoo Allstars.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: www.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.
Shipbuilders' Square: 105 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver.
Party-at-the Pier: A free concert featuring the Lions Gate Sinfonia will take place Saturday, July 14 at 7: 30 p.m. There will be a variety of entertainment Sunday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Concerts in the Square will feature contemporary recording artists and cultural performers Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, 26 from 4 to 10 p.m.
Call for Musicians and Fine Artists: Performers and artists interested in participating in the upcoming Concerts in the Square and Art on the Pier are invited to contact producer John Donnelly & Associates at [email protected].
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
The Jazz Waves Festival will run until Aug. 25. Schedule: June 30, Kentish Steele and the Shantelles; July 3, SoulTrax; July 5, Malcolm Aiken; July 7, Holly Burke and her band; July 10, Paul Plimley Trio; July 14, Lloyd Arntzen; July 17, Miles Black Trio; July 19, Hansen, Proznick, Creber and Coon; July 21, Christie Grace; July 26, Susana Abreu and Terra; Aug. 16, Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack; Aug. 18, Armi Grano; Aug. 23, Shannon Gaye and Kristian Alexandrov and Aug. 25, The Twisters. All shows start at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18 which includes a complimentary beverage.
Take Four: Violinist Larisa Lebeda, soprano Olga Kholina and pianists Irina Faletski and Dina Kholina will perform an instrumental and vocal program Thursday, July 19 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.
The Murwillumbah Philharmonic Choir of Australia will perform Friday, July 13 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $15/$5. Tickets are available at the church office or at the door.
The Village at Park Royal: West Vancouver (outside Whole Foods).
Entertainment in the Village: Happy Hour Jazz every Friday, 4-7 p.m. and assorted lived music every Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.
Friday Night Concert Series: The Salteens will perform a pop concert for all ages Friday, July 13 at 7: 30 p.m.
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.
Footloose: A production performed by the Summer Youth Conservatory July 27 at 8 p.m. and July 28 at 2 p.m.
CLUBS AND PUBS
Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-2326. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m.
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: 6049866556.
Fiesta Flamenco every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, tapas and wine, 6: 30 p.m., music, 8: 30 p.m.
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 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.
OTHER EVENTS
Ambleside Beach: Ambleside Park, West Vancouver.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, July 18, 7 p.m. Topic: Is new knowledge about the brain changing the way we see ourselves? Info: 7787828000 or www.philosopherscafe. net. Meet at the concession stand. If it rains the event will be moved to a nearby café.
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: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail. com.
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.
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.westvanlib.org.
Summer Movie Nights: The library will screen movies Wednesdays at 6: 30 p.m. Schedule: July 11, My Week with Marilyn; July 18, Jane Eyre; July 25, The Artist; Aug. 1, We Bought a Zoo and Aug. 8, War Horse.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to listings@ nsnews.com.
