GALLERIES
Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca. 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: 604224-5739.
B.C. Binning Residence: 2968 Mathers Cres., West Vancouver. Info: 604-733-2313 or conservancy.bc.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.
Binkley Sculpture Studios: 535 East First St., North Vancouver. Info: MichaelBinkley.com or 604984-8574.
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: 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.
On the Waterfront: A group exhibition of the evolution of North Vancouver's waterfront will run until Jan. 4.
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 2012 Group Exhibition: Paintings, photography and calligraphy by various artists will be on display until Dec. 14.
Annual Photography Exhibition: The Caroun Photo Club will display their work from Dec.
15 to 28. Opening reception: Saturday, Dec. 15, 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.
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.
Anonymous Art Show: Artwork will be sold off the wall for $100 each until Dec. 15.
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 coastalpatternsgallery.com.
Cove Creek Gallery: 4349 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.
David Pirrie Studio: 1210 Arborlynn Dr., North Vancouver. Info: davidpirrie.com.
David Neel Gallery: 104 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-9215, davidneel.com.
Delany's Coffee House: 2424 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-921-4466.
Delany's Coffee House: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver.Cas
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 mixed media paintings by Charlene Long and glass sculptures by Laza Fonkin until Jan. 8.
District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of watercolour and acrylic paintings of Lynn Canyon by Neil MacDonald until Jan. 29.
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.
Hungry Ghosts - Living in the Age of Consumerism: A mixed media exhibit by various artists will run from Jan. 8 to 20. Opening reception: Tuesday, Jan. 8, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, Jan. 12, 2-3 p.m.
The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 604-947-2454 or biac.ca. Hours: Friday-Sunday, noon-4 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. Adult admission by donation/children free. Info: 604-903-3798.
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].
Shaking the Tree: A mixed media exhibition by mother and daughter artists Reyhaneh Bakhtiari and Afra Jashnivand will run until Dec. 21. Artist reception: Saturday, Dec. 15, 5-8 p.m.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.
On Our Walls: Woodland paintings by Toby Jaxson will be on display until Jan. 14.
Lions Bay Art Gallery: 350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 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: 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: 604-9983455 or 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, noon5 p.m. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or northvanmuseum.ca.
Wallpaper - Posters and the Art of Persuasion: A selection of posters from the archive's ephemera collection will run until Dec. 22.
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 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 presentationhousegall.com.
Frank Horvat, a pioneer in fashion photography, will have his work displayed until Jan. 13.
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: 604-9807182.
Playful Stuff and Abstracts: Mixed media works, primarily in wood, by Graham Eagle and acrylic on canvas, primarily abstracts, by Roxanna Tayebi will be on display until Jan. 13.
Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery.com.
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: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.
Gifted: A variety of art work done by volunteers at the Silk Purse will be on display until Dec. 16.
Above and Beyond: My Artist's Corner, a collective of artists living with mental health issues, will exhibit their work that explores the theme of galaxy from Jan. 8 to 20. Opening reception: Tuesday, Jan. 8, 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].
Works on Paper will run until Jan. 17 and the studio will have Open Sundays Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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.
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 or 195studios.ca.
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: 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.
Changing Time - West Vancouver Then and Now: An exhibition of photographs from the library's digital collection will juxtapose historical images with modern renditions will run until Jan. 4.
West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7290.
Art in the Hall: Mixed media works by Eric Goldstein will be on display until Jan. 4.
West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604925-7295 or westvancouvermuseum.ca.
Photographing Mid-Century West Coast Modernism: The launch of a book dedicated to photographs by Selwyn Pullan will run until Dec. 15. Admission by donation.
CONCERTS
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.
VWMC Christmas: The Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir will perform with Collingwood school's senior choir Friday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. Admission: $25/$22/$10.
Suite Christmas: Lions Gate Sinfonia and guest dancers from Pro Arte will perform a holiday program Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7: 30 p.m. There will be a pre-show chat at 6: 30 p.m. Admission: $39/$35/$12.
A Traditional Christmas: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform an evening of Christmas music and carols hosted by Christopher Gaze Friday, Dec. 21 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $38/$33. Tickets: 604-876-3434 or vancouversymphony.ca.
Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or 604929-4019.
Black Gardenia: Daphne Roubini, Andrew Smith and Guido Heistek will perform jazz, swing songs and tunes Friday, Dec. 14 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.
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. On Dec. 23 at 8 p.m. there will be a tribute to Joe Strummer and The Clash. Admission: $27/$25. Tickets: capilanou.ca/nscucentre or at the door.
Highlands United Church: 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.
The North Shore Chamber Orchestra will perform a Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2: 30 p.m. Tickets: $10/$8 available at the door.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
Fundraising Concert: Soprano Mikayla Sager and pianist Agne Radzeviciute will perform Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by a chosen donation of $100/$50/$25/$10 and all proceeds will be donated to Kay Meek Centre.
A Traditional Christmas: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform an evening of Christmas music and carols hosted by Christopher Gaze Saturday, Dec. 22 at 4 and 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $38/$33. Tickets: 604-8763434 orvancouversymphony.ca.
Romanian Concert: Romanian folk singer Stefan Hrusca will perform Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $40/$35/$20/$18. Lonsdale Quay: 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Info: lonsdalequay.com.
The Ambleside Orchestra will perform works of Rossini, Strauss and Coates with a little added festive seasoning in a free concert Friday, Dec. 14, 6: 45-7: 45 p.m.
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. Guitarist Ruel Morales will perfrom Dec. 14. 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.
Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.
Joy Yule 2012: The Universal Gospel Choir will perform a concert Saturday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. Admission: $25/$20/$12.50. Tickets: 604-737-1545 or ticketstonight.ca. Info: universalgospelchoir. ca.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
A Few of My Favourite Things Sing-A-Long: Voices from Vancouver's musical theatre scene will sing some of their favourite songs from Broadway musicals Dec. 14 and 15, 8 p.m. and Dec. 16, 2 p.m. Tickets: $23-$28.
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.
St. Andrew's United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or st-andrews-united.ca.
A Capella Chorus will perform a pet-themed concert to raise funds for the BCSPCA Friday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. Admission by donation.
St. Catherine's Anglican Church: 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver.
Holiday Voices: The Vancouver Orpheus Male Choir and St. Thomas Aquinas Chamber Choir will perform Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m. Admission: $20/$18. Tickets: 604-985-0666 or 604-515-5686. Info: vancouverorpheus.org.
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 Seniors' Activity Centre: 695 21st St., West Vancouver.
Singing Into Christmas: The West Vancouver Heritage Choir will perform Christmas carols and lead a sing along Sunday, Dec. 16, 1: 30-3 p.m. at West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St. Tickets: $7.50. Registration: 604-925-7280.
West Vancouver United Church: 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver.
Home for Christmas: Musica Intima's holiday concert will take place Monday, Dec. 17 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $35/$30/$10. Tickets: musicaintima.org or 604-731-6618.
THEATRE
Anne MacDonald Studio: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.
Grand Theft Impro: An improv sketch show that uses audiences suggestions to create 90 minutes of stories, scenes, songs and comedic chaos, the last Saturday of every month at 10: 30 p.m. Tickets: $12.
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.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: 604-929-3200 or deepcovestage.com.
Christmas Pantomime - Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves: A pantomime version of this classic tale will run Dec. 19-22, 27-29 and Jan. 2-4 at 7: 30 p.m. and Dec. 22, 23, 26, 29, 30 and Jan. 5 at 3: 30 p.m. Admission: $14.
Handsworth Secondary: 1044 Edgewood Rd., North Vancouver.
RSVP: French immersion students will perform a French theatrical production Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Admission: $5.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
A Cottage Community Christmas: TheatreK will launch its first ever production inspired by the book Cottages to Community until Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. with a matinee Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $43/$39/$24.
Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or northvanplayers.ca.
Christmas Pantomime - Sleeping Beauty: A pantomime version of this classic tale will run until Dec. 16 with Thursday and Friday shows at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 and 4 p.m. Tickets: $10/$5.
DANCE
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Winter Solstice: Pacific DanceArts students and special guests Coast City Ballet will perform Sunday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. Admission: $20/$18/$16.
The Nutcracker: The Royal City Youth Ballet will present a full length performance of this traditional ballet Sunday, Dec. 23 at 1 and 4 p.m. Admission: $32/$27.
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 a discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Topic: Tattooed people - are we witnessing the birth of a new culture? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe. net.
Legion #118: 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-1115 or info@ legion118.com.
Narrows Pub: 1979 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver.
Mist Ultra Bar: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2326.
DJs spin classic dance music from the 80's, 90's and today.
Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 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: 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. Doherty will be joined by Ron Johnston and Don Stewart, Dec. 15.
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
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].
Open Mic: Actors, musicians, poets and spokenword 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.
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, Dec. 21 at 10: 30 a.m. Topic: Should outer space be governed?
Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].
