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GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca. Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

GALLERIES

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

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: 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.

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

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

Capilano University: Maple Building, 2055 Purcell Way,

North Vancouver.

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.

Studio -The Abstract Experience: An exhibition of fourteen artists large abstract works on paper will run until June 16. Painting demonstration: Saturday, June 2, 1-3 p.m.

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.

Cove Creek Gallery: 4349 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.

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 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 an exhibit of Laurel Terlesky's paintings until June 19.

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.

A Family Affair: An exhibition of paintings, drawings, illustrations, pottery and photography by Sarah Bastien, Babette, Tristan, Paul and Adrien Deggan will run until June 3.

100 Years/100 Artists: A celebration of West Vancouver's centennial and the 100th birthday of the Ferry Building with 100 artists depicting their impressions of West Vancouver on 12" by 12" canvases June 5-17. Opening reception: Tuesday, June 5, 6-9 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, June 9, 2-3 p.m.

Call for Submissions: The Ferry Building Gallery is inviting submissions for a mixed media group exhibit for 2013 titled Hungry Ghosts: Living in the Age of Consumerism. The jury will take place Sunday, June 17 with drop-off from 10 a.m.-noon and pick-up from 2-3 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. Info: 604-925-7266 or [email protected].

Painter's Landing: A limited number of artists are invited to 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 [email protected]. 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: TuesdayFriday, 1: 30-6: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 6049801699 or www.gcartstudio@ shaw.ca.

Glimpses: Photographer Niloofar Miry's work will be on display June 5-29. Artist reception: Saturday, June 16, 3-7 p.m.

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

On Our Walls: Work by painter Donna Stewart will be on display until June 11.

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.

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 from June 17 to Nov. 18.

North Vancouver Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 6049903700, ext. 8016 or www. northvanmuseum.ca.

John B. Holdcroft (18841975) - A Civil Engineer's Photographic Eye: An exhibit of a small selection of photographic prints made from the Holdcroft collection will be on display until June 15.

Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display from June 17 to Nov. 18.

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 from June 17 to Nov. 18. Opening reception: Sunday, June 17, 1-3 p.m.

North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver.

Prescott Presentation Centre: 1133 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: noon-5 p.m.

Double Take: A Chester Fields youth photo exhibit will run until June 30.

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 8.

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.

Ocean Inspirations: Photographer Dennis Badgley and ceramic artist Ben Lim will display their work until June 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.

Larger Than Still Life: An exhibit of Tansy Sverre's large still life acrylic paintings will run until June 24.

Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Studio visits by appointment. Info: 604-922-5356 or www.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 www.silkpurse.ca.

Trees and Their Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoats: Sherry Cooper's mixed media work of tree branches will run until June 10.

A Colourful Life: Oil painter Anne-Marie Calder and watercolour painter Jose Kernahan will display their colourful work from June 12 to 24. Opening reception: Tuesday, June 12, 6-8 p.m.

Space Emmarts Studio: 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 6043750694 or www.emmarts.ca.

Show and Sale: The first Saturday of each month noon-5 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. Info: 604209-1197.

Wisdom Made Visible: A group art exhibit of two and three dimensional work will run from June 14 to July 7.

Opening reception: Thursday, June 14, 5-8 p.m. Closing reception: Saturday, July 7, noon-5 p.m.

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

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

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604925-7407 or www.westvanlib. org.

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: TuesdaySaturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7295 or www. westvancouvermuseum.ca.

The Mill Project: Bruce Emmett explores subcultural identity, local history, heritage and the debate around public space until June 16. Artist Talk: Saturday, June 9, 1: 30 p.m.

CONCERTS Amica: 659 Clyde Ave., West Vancouver.

Peter Fisher, British violinist will perform Monday, June 11, 6: 45-7: 45 p.m.

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

North Shore Folkfest: A festival that brings together some 20 performance groups reflecting their distinctive cultural heritages June 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. Free. Donations will be accepted at the door in exchange for a chance to win prizes. Info: www.nsfolkfest. com.

Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or 604-929-4019.

Erratica: A Celtic flavoured foursome that sing harmony and play a variety of musical instruments will perform Friday, June 8 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. Dundarave Park: Foot of 25th Street, West Vancouver.

Community Band Extravaganza: Free band performances will take place Saturday, June 2 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of West Vancouver. The J.P. Fell Pipe Band will start the event at 11: 15 a.m. followed by The West Vancouver Concert Band at noon, the Thursday Pops Band at 1 p.m., the Ambleside Orchestra at 2 p.m. and the Sea to Sky Concert Band at 3 p.m.

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

Kiwanis Care Centre: 2444 Burr Pl., North Vancouver. Peter Fisher, British violinist will perform Tuesday, June 12, 6: 15-7: 15 p.m.

Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-990-5800 or www.nvdpl.ca.

An Evening of Music at the Library: The Chamber West Woodwind Quintet will perform Wednesday, June 13, 7-8: 30 p.m. Free.

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. The Argyle Senior Vocal Ensemble will perform June 1 and comedian/actor/storyteller Gary Jones will perform June 8.

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

The Singspiration Singers a community soul/pop/gospel choir, will perform Saturday, June 16 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $20. Tickets: 604-929-3146. Partial proceeds of ticket sales will be donated to the Kamala Yonzon Taharyli Foundation. Info: www.singspirationsingers.com.

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

International Jazz Festival: The Daniel Lapp Quartet will perform a tribute to Chet Baker and Beyond Saturday, June 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $17/$15.

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.

Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-924-1378 or www.seymourartgallery.com.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca. Music From the Heart: Cellist Ariel Barnes, horn player Olivier de Clercq and pianist Rachel Iwaasa will perform classical music Thursday, June 7 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

VISI at the Silk Purse: Vancouver International Song Institute faculty singers will perform with emerging artists of collaborative piano June 14 and 21 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

The Jazz Waves Festival will run from June 21 to Aug. 25. The event will be kicked off Thursday, June 21, 7: 30 p.m. with boogie-woogie pianist Kenny "Blue Boss" Wayne. Tickets: $20/$18 which includes a complimentary beverage.

Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre: 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-2474.

Choir Concert: The Silver Harbour Choir with special guest the Chemsemble Choir will perform old and new favourites Sunday, June 3 at 1: 30 p.m. Admission: $1.

St. James Hall: 3214 West 10th Ave., Vancouver.

Blues, Jazz, Folk Concert: Folk/pop singer Melanie Dekker and guitar/harmonica duo David Sinclair and Keith Bennett, with a special appearance by John Mann, will perform Thursday, June 7 at 8 p.m. Admission; $20/$18. Tickets: www.northerntickets.com or 604-569-1144.

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.

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

Music at the Library: Sophia Rei will perform Friday, June 22 at 7: 30 p.m. as part of the Jazz Festival.

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. Tickets: 604-929-3200 or www.deepcovestage.com.

One for the Road: A comedy about a man's last ditch attempt to break away from his middle class existence Wednesdays to Saturdays, June 8-23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

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

The Real Thing: A riff on relationships, marriage and friendship will play June 1, 2 and 6-9 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

DANCE

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

Solstice 2012: Students from Pacific DanceArts as well as special guest Coastal City Ballet will perform excerpts from La Bayadere Friday, June 1 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18/$16.

The Little Mermaid and Dance Showcase: Seymour Dance will present a youth production of classical ballet Saturday, June 2 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18/$15.

Silver Star Wishes and Butterfly Dreams: Children of Vickye Allard's Dance Program and adult tap dancers will perform Sunday, June 3 at 11: 30 a.m. Tickets: $19/$16. Circus: 200 ballerinas from Pink Petal Ballet will perform a year-end extravaganza along with special guest Asha Diaz Sunday, June 3 at 4: 30 p.m. Tickets: $14/$10.

Summer Concert of Dance: Anna Wyman School of Dance Arts will perform ballet, contemporary, jazz, flamenco, tap and hip-hop Sunday, June 10 at 2 and 7 p.m. Admission: $24/$17/ $13.

In Motion: The students of the North Shore Academy of Dancing will perform a wide range of dance styles June 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and June 16 at noon. Admission: $20/$16/$14.

Light Up the Floor: RNB Dance will perform Friday June 22 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $19/$11.

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

Dance Vancouver 2012: A celebration of the work from The Landing Dance Centre with performances in tap, jazz, contemporary and more Saturday, June 9 at 7 p.m. Admission: $22/$15.

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 Martin Hunt Wednesday, June 27 at 7 p.m. Topic: Do we know more than we can tell? 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: 3011: 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.

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

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 [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.

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

Fundraising Gala - Two Men, No Script: Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood will perform improv in support of the performing arts Friday, June 15. The gala will open with a reception of snacks and drinks at 7: 30 p.m. followed by the show at 8: 30 p.m. Post-show there will a chance to mingle with the artists. Admission: $159.

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

Film Screening: The Gulf Islands Film & Television School will show award winning films made at its school Tuesday, June 5, 6-8: 30 p.m. The school will also speak and answer questions about its programs.

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. The June 3 theme will be "If Music be the Food of Love." There will be a potluck supper at 6 p.m. Admission: $7/$5.

Sutherland Secondary School Theatre: 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver.

The Happy Movie: A fundraising screening will take place June 7 and 8 at 7: 30 p.m. Doors will open at 6: 30 p.m. with a concession on site. Admission: $5/$2 with a $1 discount with a donation of a non-perishable food item at the door. To benefit Buddha Academy Boarding School and Prakash Community Library in Nepal and the Harvest Project food bank.

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

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, June 15, 10: 30 a.m.noon. Topic: Do you think reality TV shows are more likely to inspire and elevate people, or more likely to make them feel passive and less worthy? Info: 778-782-8000 or www. philosopherscafe.net.

Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].