GALLERIES
Artemis Gallery: 104C4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 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: bellevuegallery.ca.
A Feeler: A solo exhibition of Michiko Suzuki's large-scale etching prints Feb. 14-March 16.
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 cafeforcontemporaryart@ gmail.com.
Capilano Library: 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: nvdpl.ca.
The Salmon People: An official unveiling of a mural followed by First Nations storytelling will take place Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1: 30-2: 30 p.m.
Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: caroun.net, 778372-0765 or [email protected]. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.
Winter 2013 Group Exhibition: Various artists will display their work from Feb. 16 to 27. Opening reception: Saturday, Feb. 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: 604988-6844 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. Call for Artists: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking artists for the upcoming themed exhibition "Uncovered" celebrating the human figure.
Deadline for submissions: Saturday, Feb. 16, 4 p.m.
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.
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.
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 ferrybuildinggallery. com. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.5 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Jurors' Choice: A mixed media exhibition with various artists will run until March 3. Meet the Artists: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2-3 p.m.
A Visual Language: A mixed media exhibition with Eric Goldstein and Jin Hong March 5-24. Opening reception: Tuesday, March 5, 6-8 p.m. Meet the Artists: Saturday, March 9, 2-3 p.m.
Gallery YoYo: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5: 30 p.m. or by appointment.
Info: 604-983-2896. 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: 604-903-3798.
Tours will be offered on Thursdays at 12: 30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1: 30 p.m. Registration required: [email protected].
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: kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.
On Our Walls: Works by mixed media artist Shakun Jhangiani will be on display until Feb. 25.
North Shore Photographic Challenge: A presentation of the work of the best photographers in B.C. and the Yukon Saturday, March 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18.
Info: nsps.ca. 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: 604990-3700, ext. 8016 or northvanmuseum.ca.
North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-987-5612 or 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 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: 604-980-7182. Pastel Memories and Ceramic Shapes: Pastel landscapes by Valerie Wilson, pottery by Donna Lee Dorosh and ceramic animals by Greg Kawczynski will be on display until Feb. 24.
Dialogue of Inanimate Objects: Works on canvas by Frieda Ashworth and pottery by Patty Osborne and Elizabeth Nichols will be on display from Feb. 24 to 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.
Chameleon: A Polymer clay exhibition will run until March 2. Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Studio visits by appointment. Info: 604-922-5356 or sheltonart.com.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Info: 604-9257292 or silkpurse.ca.
The North Shore Needle Arts Guild will display their work until Feb. 17.
Looking From the Outside: Painter/printmaker Greg Allen will have his work on display from Feb. 19 to March 10. Opening reception: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 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: 604922-5510 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: 604-986-1911, 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: 604-925-7407 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Master Impressionist: A retrospective of Daniel J. Izzard's work will be exhibited until Feb. 27.
From Print to Digital: A display of some original historical images that have been restored will run from March 1 to April 30.
West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 p.m. Info: 604-9257290.
Art in the Hall: Paintings by Anne Gudrun will be on display until March 1.
West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604925-7295 or westvancouvermuseum.ca.
Meltdown: Manabu Ikeda's latest work inspired by the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster will be on display until Feb. 16.
The Edge of a Shadow: Paintings by Ruth Killam Massey will be on display until Feb. 23.
CONCERTS
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou.ca/nscucentre.
Vancouver Kiwanis Jazz Festival: Lunchtime concerts Feb. 20-22 at 12: 30 p.m. Nitecap will perform on Wednesday, Pacific Sound on Thursday and the Kris Covlin Quartet on Friday. Performances by high school groups will also run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. A $5 donation at the door will be appreciated.
Cap Jazz Series: Pianist Ernan Lopez-Nussa will perform with "A" Band and NiteCap Friday, March 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29. Cap Global Roots Series: Ana Moura will perform fado style singing Sunday, March 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.
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.
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].
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Elvis Tribute: Darren Lee will perform Friday, Feb. 22 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $32.
Around the World in 80 Minutes: A journey through culture with the West Vancouver Youth Band Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7: 30 p.m.
Tickets: $15/$12. Classical-Celtic Crossover: Lions Gate Sinfonia will perform with guest artists from the North Shore Celtic Ensemble Saturday, March 2 at 7: 30 p.m. There will be a pre-show chat at 6: 30 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$12.
Romeo and Juliet: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert featuring some of the best known pieces from the Russian repertoire Monday, March 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $37.50/$33.50/$25.
Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or 604-929-4019.
Thereafter, a five-piece band, will perform a wide range of music Friday, Feb. 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.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: firstimpressionstheatre.com. or 604-929-9456.
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.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church: 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver.
Highlands United Church: 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.
Winter Light: The Ambleside Orchestra will perform Friday, Feb. 22 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation ($15 suggested). Info: 604-880-9140 or vcn.bc.ca/amble.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
Close Up at the Meek: Classical guitarist Milos Karadaglic will perform Saturday, Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $20.
Tickets: $15/$12. Vive la France: The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble will explore French music Saturday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15/ $12.
Cap Global Roots Series - Brothers in Bamako: Singer/songwriter Habib Koité and bluesman Eric Bibb will perform a concert of blues fusion Thursday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $39/$36. 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.
Lonsdale Quay: 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Info: lonsdalequay.com.
Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 or nvdpl.ca.
Folk Music at Your Library: Musician Tim Readman will perform English, Irish and Scottish traditional and original songs Friday, Feb. 15, 7-8 p.m. Registration required. Free.
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 Global Roots Series: Makana, a composer, singer and authority on the Hawaiian slack rock guitar style will perform Monday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25-$28.
Music for Life: A musical event in support of prostate cancer Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. Capilano University music instructor Rueben Gurr will perform along with Rene Worst, Bill Coon and Jennifer Scott. There will also be a silent auction. Tickets: $20.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.
Trio Adiantum: Violinist Jenny Essers, cellist Diliana Momtchilova and pianist Martha Brickman will perform a program including music of Beethoven and Brahms Thursday, Feb. 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, Feb. 28 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Music for Art: Lions Gate Sinfonia will perform a concert inspired by the current exhibition "Looking From the Outside" Thursday March 7 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
West Vancouver Community Centre: 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
Community Concert Series: The North Shore Celtic Ensemble will perform a free concert Thursday, Feb. 21 at 4 p.m.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9257446 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Music at the Library - Friday Night Concert Series: The Vancouver Chamber Choir will perform a varied programme Feb. 22 at 7: 30 p.m.
THEATRE
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou.ca/nscucentre.
Cap Theatre Series - Sly Fo A story about a con man in the 1800s who convinces the townspeople he is dying to fleece them of their gold Feb. 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/$15/$10.
Cap Theatre Series - The 39 Steps: Four actors will play over 150 zany characters in a Monty Python flavoured Hitchcock spoof Saturday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35.
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, Feb. 27-March 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
Love Letters: For 50 years, through notes, letters and cards, a man and a woman discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats that have passed between them throughout their separated lives Feb. 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 16 and 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $23-$28.
Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris: A musical review reflecting on war and peace, life and death and the divisions between the young and old, the rich and the poor Feb. 20-March 2, evenings at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets: $14-$28.
Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or northvanplayers.ca.
The Vertical Hour: A comedy that explores how the political can sometimes intersect, collide with, and ultimately dismantle the personal Feb. 15, 16 and 20-23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
DANCE
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604984-4484.
Electric Evenings: Ballet Jorgen will perform Swan Lake Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $45/$40/$22.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
Pro Arte Centre Showcase: Students of pre-professional training programs will be featured performing classical ballet, jazz and contemporary Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25/$17.
CLUBS AND PUBS
Jack Lonsdale's Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7333.
Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. 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.
The Raven Pub: 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: theravenpub.com.
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.
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 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: 778340-3379 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.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: centennialtheatre.com or 604-9844484.
Vancouver International Film Festival: A series of extreme adventure films and presentations will run until Feb. 16. Tickets: $9-$21. Schedule: vimff.org.
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 - The World Before Her: A film that captures the choices and contradictions facing young women in India today Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 7: 30 p.m. English and Hindi with English subtitles. 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: 778782-8000 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. A Royal Affair will play Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: nvartscouncil. ca/events/north-shore-international-film-series or 604-9886844.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
The Movie Recyclers: A series of lost treasures in film followed by a discussion, the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Free. 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: 604-925-7407 or westvanlibrary.ca.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, Feb. 15 at 10: 30 a.m. Topic: As we "celebrate" Valentine's Day, are we alone at first, or alone at last? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
Movie Matinees: Celebrate Oscar winners Saturdays, 2: 305 p.m. Schedule: Feb. 16, Driving Miss Daisy and Feb. 23, Shakespeare in Love.
What Makes a Great Film: Capilano University's Michael Thoma will discuss the merits of award winners Saturdays, Feb. 16 and 23, 1-2 p.m.
Chamber Music Companion: Keith Lawrence will explore piano quartets by Brahms, Mozart and Schumann Mondays, Feb. 18 and 25, 10: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m.
Music Appreciation Talks: Jazz specialist Neil Ritchie will discuss the music and life of George Gershwin Tuesdays, Feb. 19, 26, March 5 and 12, 10: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m.
compiled by Debbie Caldwell.
CAFÃ CULTURE
AUTHOR Janet Love Morrison read from her new book, Friends, Six Women, Six Cultures, One Humanity, at the Café for Contemporary Art on Sunday, Feb. 10. For more information visit inspiredauthorscircle.com/janet-love-morrison/ orjanetlovemorrison.com/library.html
