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GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: TuesdaySunday, 12: 30-5 p.m. Info: 604-929-4354 or artemisinthecove@gmail.com. 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 artemisinthecove@gmail.com.

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.

The Bakehouse: 2453 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Bakehouse in Edgemont Village: 1050 Queens Rd., North Vancouver.

B.C. Mills Museum at Lynn Headwater Park: 4900 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 6042245739.

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.

Binkley Sculpture Studios: 535 East First St., North Vancouver. Info: www. MichaelBinkley.com or 604-984-8574.

Sculptor in Stone: A studio show of original stone sculptures will take place Dec. 2, noon-8 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4, noon-5 p.m.

Brewster's Coffee: 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5: 30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5: 30 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-9820.

BrushStrokes Gallery: Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 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: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail.com.

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, 778-372-0765 or artgallery@caroun. com. 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.

Flamenco Rosario Captured: An exhibition of 20 winning prints by the North Shore Photographic Society will be on display until Jan. 1.

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.

Anonymous Art Show: A fundraising event and group exhibition by established and emerging artists will run until Dec. 17. Artwork will be sold right off the wall and each piece is $100 with 50 per cent going to the artist and the balance to the Arts Council.

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

David Pirrie Studio: 1210 Arborlynn Dr., North Vancouver. Info: www.davidpirrie.com.

Delany's Coffee House: 2424 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-921-4466.

Delany's Coffee House: Park Royal Village, West 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 will present an exhibition of drawings and paintings by Roksan Kohen and glass art by Larissa Blokhuis from Dec. 7 to Feb. 8. Opening reception: Thursday, Dec. 8, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m.

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

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present Anne Gaze's paintings and prints inspired by archeological sites in Mexico until Jan. 4.

Evergreen Cultural Centre: 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam. Info: 604-927-6555.

Out of the Woods: Large scale paintings by North Shore artist Gregg Simpson will be on display until Dec. 10.

Feast in the Village: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 778-340-2223.

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.

The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 604-947-2454 or www.biac.ca. Hours: FridaySunday, 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: Tuesday-Friday, 1: 30-6: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-980-1699 or www.gcartstudio@ shaw.ca.

Works on Paper: A. J. Brown's work will be on display until Dec. 15.

Home Studio and Gallery: 319 West 28th St., North Vancouver.

Open House: A traditional year end art sale will take place Sunday, Dec. 4, 5-9 p.m. There will be contemporary fused glass art and urban artscape acrylic paintings and prints.

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

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 604-929-4001. 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 Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3455 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.

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.

It Happens: Cynthia McLean's functional and decorative ceramic works and Igor Moskalev's paintings and drawings will be on display until Dec. 18.

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.

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.

Reflections Vancouver 2012 Silent Auction: Capilano University IDEA students will present paintings of local landscapes from their calendar series until Dec. 4.

Taking the Higher Ground: Acrylic nature and landscape paintings by Steve Rayner will be on display, Dec. 6-18. Opening reception: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 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. 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.

Take Only Pictures: A photographic exhibition illustrating the beauty and fragility of West Vancouver's six park network will run until Jan. 8.

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.

Images of Architecture: An exhibit of architectural photographs by John Fulker will run until Jan. 14. Artist talk: Saturday, Dec. 3, 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 Classical and Choral Series: Capilano University's 150voice choir and the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Mozart's Great Mass and opera choruses Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15/$10.

Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484. Under the Mischievous Moon: An evening with Jill Barber performing songs from her acclaimed album Friday, Dec. 2 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

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

Viennese Gala: Lions Gate Sinfonia will perform a New Year's fundraising concert Saturday, Dec. 31 at 2: 30 p.m. Tickets: $75/$35. Proceeds support Lions Gate Sinfonia's year-round programming on the North Shore.

Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Highway, 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.

North Shore Unitarian Church: 370 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver.

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.

Rocky's: Whytecliff Park, West Vancouver. Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-924-1378 or www.seymourartgallery.com.

Shipbuilders' Square: 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.

Tuesdays with Lions Gate Sinfonia: A morning of classical music inspired by the art of Steve Rayner's current exhibition Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 10: 30 a.m. The artist will also be in attendance. Tickets: $15/$12.

Russian Fantasy: A program of Russian compositions with pianist Eugene Skovorodnikov Thursday, Dec. 8 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Raeside Dawson Duo: Pianist Terence Dawson and flutist Christie Raeside will perform a concert of works by Debussy and Bartok Thursday, Dec. 15 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Silver Harbour Centre: 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver.

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

Friday Night Concert Series: Harpistry Harp Choir will perform Friday, Dec. 9 at 7: 30 p.m. Free.

West Vancouver Presbyterian Church: 2893 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.

Carolalong with The Antique Brass and special guests for an evening of favourite Christmas music Saturday, Dec. 3, 7-9 p.m. Admission: $15/$10.

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.

Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: 604-929-3200 or www.deepcovestage.com.

Cinderella: A pantomime version of this classic tale will run Dec. 14-16, 20-23, 27-30 at 7: 30 p.m. and Dec. 17, 18, 26 and 31 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $14.

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

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

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

Old Love: A journey spanning three decades about a halfdozen meetings between a salesman and his boss's wife will run Tuesdays to Saturdays, until Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. with matinees on Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12-$28.

Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or www. northvanplayers.ca.

Aladdin: A pantomime version of this classic tale will run Dec. 2-4, 9-11 and 16-18 with Friday shows at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 and 3 p.m. Tickets: $10/$5.

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. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5: 30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5: 30 p.m.

Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-9820. Bridge Between Pub: 1970 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1834 or www.bridgebetween.com.

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 Martin Hunt Wednesday, Dec. 28 at 7 p.m. Topic: Are animals generally happy? Admission: $5. Info: 7787825215.

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. The Train of Thought Tour: VIA Rail will present a hip-hop show with Ghettosocks, Muneshine, Timbuktu and Jeff Spec Monday, Dec. 5 at 9 p.m.

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: 3011: 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 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. Saltaire

Restaurant: 235 15th St., West Vancouver. Live local jazz every Thursday.

Taylor's Crossing: 1035 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 6049867899.

Magician every Friday and Sunday, 5 p.m. Children are welcome.

The Village Taphouse: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver. Info: 6049228882.

Soultrax 4: Olaf De Shield, lead guitar/vocals; Fran Jare, piano/vocals; Brian Scott, bass and Don Powrie, drums will be performing Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9: 30 p.m. Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Highway, 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.

Cafe for Contemporary Art: 140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Box office: 604-984-4484 or www. centennialtheatre.com.

Banff Mountain Film Festival: A screening of adventure films hosted by The Alpine Club of Canada will take place Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $18/$15. Tickets and info: 604-984-4484 or www.accvancouver.ca/ bmffworldtour_2011.htm.

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

Movies at the Meek - The Swell Season: A music filled documentary about the relationship of songwriters Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglova Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 7: 30 p.m. 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, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Topic: Why do we disagree? Admission: $5. Info: 778-782-5215 or www. philosopherscafe.net.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 6049257407 or www.westvanlib.org.

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, Dec. 16, 10: 30 a.m.-noon. Topic: In this season of giving, if you could give or share something special that Canada has with another country that needed it most, what would the gift be and what country would be the recipient? Admission: $5. Info: 778-782-5215..

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