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GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 778233-9805 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.

GALLERIES

Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 778233-9805 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: 604-224-5739.

B.C. Binning Residence: 2968 Mathers Cres., West Vancouver. Info: 604-733-2313 or www.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: www.bellevuegallery.ca. The Name of this Tree: An exhibition of paintings by Pari Azarm Motamedi will run until Nov. 10.

Binkley Sculpture Studios: 535 East First St., North Vancouver. Info: www.MichaelBinkley.com or 604-9848574.

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.

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].

Idle Wild: An exhibition of new works by DRIL, a collaborative artist collective, will run until Nov. 16.

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.

Ethereal Landscapes: A collection of landscape art by Maegan Harbridge, Galen Felde and Tracey Tarling will be displayed until Nov. 17. Talk and slideshow presentation: Saturday, Nov. 3, 1-2 p.m.

Call for Artists: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is looking for artists to participate in the upcoming Anonymous Art Show. Deadline for submissions: Saturday, Nov. 3, 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.

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

David Neel Gallery: 104 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-9215, www.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 www.nvartscouncil.ca.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council presents an exhibition of oil on canvas paintings by Olga Zakharova and sculptures by Julie Emerson until Nov. 13. Charlene Long exhibits mixed media paintings and Laza Fonkin shows glass sculpture, Nov. 14 to Jan. 8. Opening reception Thursday, Nov. 15, 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 a photographic exhibition by Mike Wakefield that explores industrial landscapes until Dec. 4.

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.

Mixed Media: An exhibition of works by Ray Bradbury, Clancy Gibson, Monique Martin and Tom Smith will run until Nov. 11.

Natural Elements: Ceramic works by Steve McGroty, fibre by Fariba Mirzaie, tar and watercolour on canvas by Einoddin Sadeghzadek, and plaster and porceain by Russel Hackney. The exhibition runs Nov. 13-25. Opening reception Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists Saturday, Nov. 17, 2-3 p.m.

The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 604-9472454 or www.biac.ca. Hours: Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m.

Gallery Jones: 1725 West Third Ave., Vancouver. Info: 604-714-2216 or galleryjones.com.

Exhibition: New paintings by Ross Penhall will be on display from Nov. 1 to 24. Opening reception: Thursday, Nov. 1, 5 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 www.gcartstudio@ shaw.ca.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.

On Our Walls: Paintings by Grazyna Wolski will be on display.

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.

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: 604987-5612 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: 604986-1351 or www.presentationhousegall.com.

Frank Horvat, a pioneer in fashion photography, will have his work displayed until Dec. 23.

Presentation House Satellite Gallery: 560 Seymour St., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Info: www.satellitegallery.ca.

Dorothy: A new series of works by artist Myfanwy MacLeod will run until Nov. 10. The exhibition will feature origami made from pages of Playboy magazines in which playmate Dorothy Stratten appeared.

Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604980-7182.

Pottery, Prints and Paintings: Pottery by Jack Ploesser and a collection of original silkscreens, etchings and paintings from North West B.C., China and Egypt will be on display until Dec. 2.

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.

Traveling Women: An exhibition by Kwan S. Yu in oils that portrays transit riders will run until Nov. 18. Artist talk: Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m.

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.

The Life Around Me: Watercolour artist Jong Sook Lee's work will be on display from Oct. 30 to Nov. 11. Opening reception: Tuesday, Oct. 30, 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.

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. 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 www.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: 604-9240122 or www.tartooful.com.

Delivery: A new series of works by Kathryn Lissack will be on display until Nov. 14.

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

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.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 Nov. 4 to 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.

West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604925-7295 or www.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

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www.capilanou.ca/nscucentre.

Cap Global Roots - International Guitar Night: Brian Gore will be joined by Martin Taylor, Solorazaf and Guinga Saturday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.

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: www.centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484. Music of Remembrance: Lions Gate Sinfonia will perform with guest ensemble Pandora's Vox Saturday, Nov. 3 at 7: 30 p.m. There will be a pre-show chat at 6: 30 p.m.

Electric Evenings: Songwriter Danny Michel will perform Sunday, Nov. 4 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

With Glowing Hearts - Marching Down Broadway: The B.C. Military Music Society will present an evening of music and song from Broadway's glory days Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $15.

The Borealis String Quartet will perform a free concert to celebrate Donald Munro's 60 years in Canada Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7: 30 p.m.

Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: lindabates@ shaw.ca or 604-929-4019.

Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: www.firstimpressionstheatre.com. or 604-929-9456.

Highlands United Church: 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.

Ambleside Orchestra: Nicolas Krusek conducts. Pieces by Bizet, Rossini, Saint-Saens, and more. Friday, Nov. 16, 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation, $15 suggested. Tickets: 604987-5843.

Scottish Music and Dance: The Vancouver Fiddle Orchestra and the R.S.C.D.S. Vancouver Dance Demonstration Team will perform Saturday, Nov. 10 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $15. Tickets: 604-980-6071 or at the door.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.

Chamber Music Concert: Pro Nova String Ensemble will perform Sunday, Nov. 4 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 604-921-9444 or [email protected].

Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: www.lynnvalleychurch.com.

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

Mulgrave Academy Theatre: 2330 Cypress Bowl Lane, West Vancouver.

Bonjour de St. Tropez: The Sea to Sky Wind Ensemble, the WVYB Symphonic Band and the visiting La Croix Valmer will play a joint concert Saturday, Nov. 3 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 604-921-3412.

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

Cap Jazz at PHT: Two student bands from Capilano University perform with special guests Steve Kaldestad (tenor saxophone) and Chad Makela (baritone saxophone). Wednesday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. Admission: $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.

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

Gitlin and Klukas: Clarinetist Connie Gitlin and pianist Suzanne Klukas will perform Thursday, Nov. 8 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

St. Catherine's Anglican Church: 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver.

The Gentlemen of Fortune Men's Barbershop Chorus will perform Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. Admission: $20/$10. Tickets: 604-985-0666 or [email protected]. 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: 604-925-7446 or www.westvanlibrary. ca.

Friday Night Concert Series - The Rakish Angles: The Rakish Angles will perform a blend of gypsy jazz, Latin, "newgrass," and old-time music. Friday, Nov. 16, 7: 30 p.m. Free.

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 [email protected].

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www.capilanou.ca/nscucentre.

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

Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-929-9456 or firstimpressionstheatre. com.

Shooting Star: A romantic comedy about a couple who previously had a relationship and meet unexpectedly in an airport Wednesdays to Saturdays, Nov. 8-24 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.

Waiting for the Parade: A reflective look at war from five women's point of view Wednesdays-Saturdays, Nov. 3-17 at 8 p.m. with a matinee Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Preview Nov. 2 for $12. Tickets: $20/$18.

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

*Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak's beloved story comes to life in Kim Selody's Dora-nominated production, Nov. 9-18. At 7 p.m. on Friday, at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $15.

*One Man In His Time: Antony Holland was called into His Majesty's Armed Forces as a signalman at the onset of the Second World War. In this one-man show, he recounts his experiences during the North African campaign. Nov. 24, 8 p.m., and Nov. 25, 2 p.m. Tickets: $23/28.

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

DANCE

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www. kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.

The Menaka Thakkar Dance Company will perform a fusion of Indian with contemporary dance styles Friday, Nov. 2 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $28/$25/$12.

Live, Love, Dance: An evening of dance and live entertainment Saturday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. All proceeds will support Chelsea Steyns who is battling a rare form of brain cancer. Tickets: $100.

CLUBS AND PUBS

Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9852326. 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: 604-9867333.

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, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. Topic: What is the effect of multiculturalism on our sense of community? Info: 778-782-8000 or www. philosopherscafe.net.

Legion #118: 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-1115 or [email protected].

The LW Club: 1515 Barrow St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-2537141 or www.lynnwoodinn. com. Doors: 9 p.m.

Open mic every Wednesday hosted by White Lies.

Memphis Blues: 1629 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9293699. Live blues every weekend.

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: 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: 604-9268838.

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: 604-9843087. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.1 a.m.

The Village Taphouse: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver. Info: 604-9228882.

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. Featuring Murray Swail Nov. 3. 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 Sundaay, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@ gmail.com.

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.

Capilano Library: 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9874471 or www.nvdpl.ca.

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/nscucentre.

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

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

How to Look at and Understand Great Art: A course on film illustrated by paintings by artists from Michelangelo to Picasso and Pollock will run Mondays until Nov. 12, 7-9 p.m. Drop-in fee: $8.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.

Motet - Circo Aereo: Five performers will manipulate objects that float, collapse and mesmerize Sunday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $45/$40/$22.

Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9840286, ext. 8144 or www. nvdpl.ca.

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Mark Battersby Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. Topic: Is free trade good or bad? Info: 778-782-8000 or www. philosopherscafe.net.

North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604998-3490 or www.nvcl.ca.

Teen Authors Tell All: Five authors will share their secrets about how they became multi-published writers Saturday, Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m.

Park & Tilford Cineplex Odeon Theatre: 200-333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver.

The North Shore International Film Series - Robot and Frank: An aging man's son buys him a humanoid robot rather than place him in a nursing home Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca/events/north-shore-international-film-series or 604-988-6844.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: www.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. The series will begin Nov. 5 with special guest Steven Miller. Free.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9257292 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. westvanlibrary.ca.

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, Nov. 16 at 10: 30 a.m. Topic: Are there any negative aspects to positive thinking? Info: 778-782-8000 or www. philosopherscafe.net.

Opera Series with Nicolas Krusek: A series on the life and operas of Richard Wagner Wednesdays, Nov. 7, 14, 21 and Dec. 5, 12: 302: 30 p.m.

- compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].