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GALLERIES Argyle Avenue: 1400-1600 Block, West Vancouver. Harmony Arts Festival - Art Market: A line-up of over 80 artists and artisans selected by a jury team will take over Argyle Avenue Aug. 3 and 10, 2-9 p.m. and Aug. 4-6, 11 and 12, 11 a.m.-9 p.

GALLERIES

Argyle Avenue: 1400-1600 Block, West Vancouver.

Harmony Arts Festival - Art Market: A line-up of over 80 artists and artisans selected by a jury team will take over Argyle Avenue Aug. 3 and 10, 2-9 p.m. and Aug. 4-6, 11 and 12, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Info: www. harmonyarts.ca.

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

Child's Play: An exhibition by Mark Heine will run until Aug. 12.

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: www. 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: 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.

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.

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 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.

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, 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 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: 604-762-4623, 778-997-9408 or www.coastalpatternsgallery.com. Cove Creek Gallery: 4349 Gallant Ave., North 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 wood carvings by Keith Gray and floral paintings by Grazyna Wolski until Sept. 18.

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. 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.

Nature by Design: Mosaics and paintings by Liz Calvin and Rod Gildersleeve will be on display until July 29. Harmony Arts Festival - ArtSpeaks and ArtDemos: Talks, demonstrations, workshops, hands-on classes and slide presentations from Aug. 4 to 12 in the gallery and art tent. There is a $10 fee for hands-on workshops which also require registration in the Ferry Building Gallery office. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

Harmony Arts Festival - Showcase Exhibition: Works of ArtSpeaks artists and invited alumni artists will be on display from Aug. 3-12. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

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: 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: Tuesday-Friday, 1: 30-6: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-980-1699 or [email protected].

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

On Our Walls: Vera Hand's pastel works will be on display until Aug. 27.

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. Loutet Farm: East 14th Street and Rufus Ave., North Vancouver.

Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Dec. 30.

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.

Mystic Mask Art Studio: 319 West 28th St., North Vancouver.

North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3455 or www.nvcl.ca.

Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Dec. 30.

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

Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Dec. 30.

North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-987-5612 or www. northvanmuseum.ca.

Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Dec. 30.

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.

Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-7182.

Form and Function: Potter Stuart Ross and textile embroidery artist Nell Burns will display their work from July 31 to Sept. 9 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 talk: July 29 at 2 p.m.

Painting Draw to Support SAG: A draw for an original framed oil painting titled Red Grove by Ross Penhall valued at $4500. Tickets are $5 or three for $10 and available at the gallery. The draw will take place Aug. 7.

Investigations: Artist Jeanne Krabbendam will show alongside three artists she works with at Coast Mental Health's Art Room Aug. 7-Sept. 2. Opening reception: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 7-9 p.m. Artist talk: Sunday, Aug. 26, 2 p.m.

Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Studio visits by appointment. Info: 6049225356 or www.sheltonart.com.

Shipbuilders' Square: 105 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver.

Art on the Pier: Artisans, vendors and themed attractions will run in conjunction with Concerts in the Square Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 4-9 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.

Harmony Arts Festival -Juried Group Show: A diverse mixed media show featuring work by over 50 local artists. The exhibition will open at 2 p.m. on Aug. 3 and run daily until Aug. 12. Info: www. harmonyarts.ca.

Kim Braithwaite's photos of buildings, streets and landmarks will be on display Aug. 13-19. Opening reception: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6-8 p.m.

Art of the Peoples of the Salish Sea: showcasing work from a number of First Nations artists in a variety of media, Aug. 21-Sept. 16. Opening reception Aug. 21, 6-8 p.m.

Space Emmarts Studio: 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-375-0694 or www.emmarts.ca.

Show and Sale: The first Saturday of each month noon-5 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. Info: 604-209-1197.

Harmony Arts Festival: Studio tours will take place Aug. 5 and 12, noon-5 p.m.

First Saturdays: Community artists will open their studios the first Saturday of every month, noon-5 p.m.

Teck Gallery: SFU Vancouver Campus, 515 West Hastings. Open during campus hours.

Mountain Imprints: Landscape prints by North Vancouver artist Arnold Shives. Until Aug. 30.

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.

Harmony Arts Festival -Juried Group Show: A diverse mixed media show featuring work by over 50 local artists. The exhibition will open at 2 p.m. on Aug. 3 and run until Aug. 12. Info: www. harmonyarts.ca.

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.

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 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.

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

Concert: Live in Vancouver with Nasrin Asgari, Shirin Asgari and Hooman Khalatbari (soprano and piano) Saturday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $45-$85.

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 27, The Dynamics; Aug. 3, Headwater; Aug. 10, Steel Toe Boots; Aug. 17, The Bobcats and Aug. 24, Charlotte Diamond.

Garden Stage: Argyle Avenue and 15th Street, West Vancouver. Harmony Arts Festival - After Sunset Concerts: Sip beverages from the waterfront lounge while viewing concert performances at 8: 45 p.m. Schedule: Aug. 3, Bobby Bruce's Nearly Neil and The Solitary Band; Aug. 4, Jim Byrnes; Aug. 5, Mazacote; Aug. 6, Ali Milner; Aug. 7, John Mann; Aug. 8, The Dynamics; Aug. 9, Maria in the Shower; Aug. 10, Soulstream; Aug. 11, Redgy Blackout and Aug. 12 Adam Woodall Band. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

Harmony Arts Festival - World Music: Music from around the globe. Aug. 5 schedule: Lache Cercel and the Roma Swing Ensemble, 1 p.m.; Tim Readman and Jennie Bice, 2 p.m.; Mariachi Los Dorados, 3 p.m.; Stephanie Pedraza, 4 p.m. and Cannery Row, 5: 45 p.m. Aug. 12 schedule: Redboot Quartet, 1 p.m.; Zhambai Trio, 2 p.m.; Jocelyn Petit Band, 3 p.m.; Rumba Calzada, 4 p.m. and Tiller's Folly, 5: 45 p.m. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

John Lawson Park: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Harmony Arts Festival - Sunset Concert Series: Free nightly performances at 7: 30 p.m. Schedule: Aug. 3, Luisa Marshall's Tina Turner Tribute; Aug. 4, Santa Lucia; Aug. 5, Acres of Lions; Aug.

6, The Matinée; Aug. 7, John Reischman and the Jaybirds; Aug. 8, Ray Forbes; Aug. 9, Babe Gurr; Aug. 10, Tambura Rasa; Aug. 11, Good for Grapes and Aug. 12, Locarno. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca. Harmony Arts Festival - Youth Rock: Four up-and -coming bands will perform, Aug. 6, 1-5 p.m. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

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

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 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.

The Masonettes: female singer-songwriter duo play July 27, 9: 30 p.m.

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 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. until Aug. 17. Schedule: 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.

Concerts in the Square will feature recording artists and local cultural and contemporary performers Saturdays at 4 p.m. with headline performances at 9 p.m. until Aug. 26. Schedule: Aug. 4, Jon and Roy, Shaun Verreault, Krystle Dos Santos, Adam Woodall Band and Tonye Aganaba & The Foundation; Aug. 11, Barney Bentall, Andrew Allen, The Fugitives, Fera and the Lynn

Canyon Band; Aug. 18, Kyprios, Redgy Blackout, Georgia Murray, Ben Sigston and Badgerchild and Aug. 25, Neil Osborne, Jessie Farrell, Dave Genn, Wil, Headwater, The Whethermen and Babe Gurr. There will be a special seniors event on Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. featuring the Dal Richards' Orchestra. Info: www.cnv.org/ concertsinthesquare.

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: 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. Accordion Noir: Flutist Heidi Kurz, pianist Takhui Sedefci and accordion player Francois Laberge from the trio Tanguisette will perform Thursday, Aug. 2 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Harmonie: A wind ensemble that specializes in the music of the Viennese classical era will showcase the oboe, horn and bassoon Thursday, Aug. 9 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Svetlana Ponomareva: World-famous pianist plays Thursday, Aug. 23, 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Shante Van Horlick: vocalist whose work ranges from arias to pop songs performs Thursday, Aug. 30, 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12. 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 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.

THEATRE

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 1 p.m. Tickets: $10.

DANCE

Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.ferrybuildinggallery.com.

Harmony Arts Festival - Dance Showcase: Kids in Creation and guests will present pieces in tap, jazz, hip-hop, Irish, ballet and more Aug. 4-6, 11 and 12, 2-3 p.m. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

John Lawson Park: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Harmony Arts Festival - Dance Showcase: Kids in Creation and guests will present pieces in tap, jazz, hip-hop, Irish, ballet and more Saturday, Aug. 4, noon-5 p.m. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

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

CLUBS AND PUBS

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

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: 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.

OTHER EVENTS

Ambleside Beach: Ambleside Park, West Vancouver.

Art in the Park: Free outdoor art classes every Sunday, noon-5 p.m. throughout the summer. Supplies are provided for $10 or bring your own. Info: 778-340-1110 or [email protected]. John Lawson Park: 750 17th St., West Vancouver.

Harmony Arts Festival - Cinema in the Park: An outdoor movie experience at 9 p.m. Schedule: Aug. 3, Midnight in Paris; Aug. 4, 500 Days of Summer; Aug. 10, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and Aug. 11, Billy Elliot. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.

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: Aug. 1, We Bought a Zoo and Aug. 8, War Horse.