GALLERIES
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].
Phantasma: A collaborative exhibition between Grace Gordon-Collins and her daughter Alexandria where females faced with cultural gender roles are explored through video and photo installation will run until May 3.
Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or [email protected]. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.
Passion: A celebration of the Iranian New Year with a painting exhibit of the works of Parivash Hessabi and Shabnam Tolou will run until April 17.
Call for Submissions: Caroun Art Gallery is currently accepting works for a group exhibition in August. Deadline for submissions: Tuesday, April 30.
CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil.ca. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
Ruminations of Order: Emerging artists Rosemary Burden, Angela Gooliaff, Judy D. Shane and Debbie Westergaard Tuepah will display their work until April 13.
Call for Exhibition Proposals: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is currently accepting submissions for the winter/ spring 2014 exhibition schedule. Submission deadline: Saturday, April 13, 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: 604-9886844 or nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of prints and textiles by Michelle Carlson until May 7. 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.
The Art of the Landscape: An exhibition of paintings and furniture by Mary-Jean Butler, Greg Allen, Richard Alm and Burns Jennings will run until April 14.
Reflections Vancouver: A group of paintings celebrating a decade of colour in Vancouver, created by students in Capilano University's Idea Program will run from April 16 to 28. The exhibition will include the launch of the 2014 calendar with images of the originals paintings. Opening reception: Tuesday, April 16, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, April 20, 2-3 p.m.
North Shore: From Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay.
North Shore Art Crawl: An opportunity to meet artists in their studios or at local galleries during the third annual crawl April 20 and 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The event will feature over 200 artists at 60 locations. Info about locations and artists: nsartcrawl.ca.
Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or presentationhousegall.com.
Slavs and Tartars - Friendship of Nations: An exhibition of works from an international collective of artists, designers and writers will run from April 12 to May 26.
Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9807182.
Dialogue of Inanimate Objects: Works on canvas by Frieda Ashworth and pottery by Patty Osborne and Elizabeth Nichols will be on display until April 14.
Delicate Matters: Lorena Pelly's compositions of seaweed on paper and Joseph Chiang's porcelain pottery will be on display from April 14 to June 9.
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: 604-9225356 or sheltonart.com.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Info: 604925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.
Cherry Blossoms - A Textile Translation: The Vancouver Guild of Fibre and Arts and fibreEssence will hold a juried exhibition inspired by the cherry blossom until April 21. Artists will be in the gallery Saturdays and Sundays, 1-3 p.m. demonstrating techniques.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9257400 or westvanlibrary.ca.
The Colours of Spring: A group show in celebration of Norouz will run until April 30.
From Print to Digital:
A display of some original historical images that have been restored will run until April 30.
West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7295 or westvancouvermuseum.ca.
Cutting Out the Tongue: An exhibition of selected work from 1976 to 2012 by Pierre Coupey will run until April 27.
Yeats Studio & Gallery: 2402 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 778-279-8777.
Continuity: New works in acrylic on canvas by Monica Shelton will be on display until May 3. Artist in attendance: Saturday, April 13, 2-4 p.m.
CONCERTS
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604990-7810 or capilanou. ca/nscucentre.
Cap Classical and Choral Series - Brahms' Requiem: Capilano University Festival Chorus and Capilano University Singers will perform with the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra April 13, 8 p.m. and April 14, 3 p.m. Tickets: $25/$20/$10.
Pictures at an Exhibition: Capilano University Wind Ensemble will perform Tuesday, April 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15/$10/$5.
Cap Jazz Series: Saxaphonist Dave Liebman will perform with "A" Band and NiteCap Thursday, April 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.
Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or 604-9294019.
Harmony Mountain Singers: This 30-voice choir will perform vocal harmonies on a wide range of music Friday, April 12 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.
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. Schedule: April 12, Tony Caruso, Brandon Thornhill and Glen Stevenson; April 19, The Three Kings. 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.
Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery.com.
Music Series: Wendy Bird and her Band of Miscreants will perform an intimate concert Saturday, April 27 at 8 p.m. Admission. $25/$22.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-9257292 or silkpurse.ca.
Pianist Boris Konovalov will perform a concert dedicated to the music of Chopin Thursday, April 18 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Community Concert Series: Mariachi Los Castoricitos will perform a free concert Thursday, April 18 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 Family Concert: Vancouver Opera in Schools will present Naomi's Road April 19 at 7: 30 p.m.
THEATRE
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Cinderella: St. Thomas Aquinas school students will perform this classic musical April 18-20 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $15/$10. Info: 604-987-4431.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: deepcovestage.com or 604-929-3200.
Half Life: A romantic comedy April 12, 13 and 17-20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.
The Taming of the Shrew: Shakespeare's story of the timeless battle of the sexes April 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. with a matinee April 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $43/$39/$24.
Round and Round the Garden: A romantic comedy about three siblings and their partners April 12 (preview), 13, 17-20, 24-27 at 8 p.m. with a matinee April 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/$20/$15.
Hairspray: This Sentinel school stage production Metro Theatre: 1370 SW Marine Dr., Vancouver. Info: 604-266-7191 or metrotheatre. com.
Advance tickets: $18.25/$23.75/$28.75
The Winslow Boy: A story inspired by an actual event and set against the strict codes of conduct and manners of the Edwardian age Thursdays-Saturdays until April 20 at 8 p.m. with a matinee April 14 at 2 p.m. Admission: $20-$23. Tickets: eventbrite.com/event/5887964059.
Montroyal Elementary: 5310 Sonora Dr., North Vancouver.
Oliver Twist: Intermediate students will perform this classic April 16 and 18 at 1: 15 and 7 p.m.
Admission by donation. Mulgrave's Linda Hamer Theatre: 2330 Cypress Bowl Lane, West Vancouver.
Innocence Lost: Students will perform a play about Steven Truscott who was convicted or murder and years later acquitted April 12 and 13 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $20/$10. Tickets: 604913-6032. Info: mulgrave.com.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre. org or 604-990-3474.
Stationary - A Recession-Era Musical: A story that explores the lives of six young people who after graduating discover that the world isn't quite what they were promised runs until April 14 at 8 p.m. with 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 Drawer Boy: A drama with pithy rural humour April 12, 13 and 17-20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
DANCE
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre. org or 604-990-3474.
A Northern Journey: Raven Spirit Dance will share their research and development process with a lecture/ demonstration followed by a question and answer period Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15.
OTHER EVENTS
Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 or nvdpl.ca.
North Shore Writers Festival: Readers and writers will meet for this year's festival April 19 and 20. The festival will feature readings from Canadian authors Helen Humphreys, Terry Fallis, Tanis Rideout and Evelyn Lau; a literary trivia night; a panel of local foodies sharing their experiences writing and blogging about food; a panel discussion that will illuminate what happens after your writing is published and a reception. Complete schedule: northshorewritersfestival.com.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Monday Movie Nights: The library will screen movies on Mondays at 6: 30 p.m. Schedule: April 15, To Rome with Love; April 22, Farewell my Queen and April 29, Beasts of the Southern Wild.
