GALLERIES
Artemis Gallery: 104C4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca.
Lotus Land - Architecture and Infrastructure: A collection of urban and suburban landscapes by graphite pencil specialist Charles Keillor will be displayed May 10-June 2.
Opening reception: Friday, May 10, 7-10 p.m. Artist will be in attendance on the weekends.
B.C. Mills Museum at Lynn Headwater Park: 4900 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-2245739.
B.C. Binning Residence: 2968 Mathers Cres., West Vancouver. Info: 604-7332313 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.
Saturated Phenomenon: Works in graphite, encaustic and steel by Erica L. Grimm will be on display until May 11.
Binkley Sculpture Studios: 535 East First St., North Vancouver. Info: MichaelBinkley.com or 604-984-8574.
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. Reflection - Light and Thought: New works of paint and sculpture by Lynn Falconer and Elizabeth Topham will run until May 15.
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 Mall: 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver.
May is Art Month: A pop up gallery will display 2D art until May 16.
Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or artgallery@ caroun.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.
Painting Exhibition: Work by Soosan Khan Mohammadi will be on display until May 14.
Spring Group Exhibition: Paintings and drawings by a variety of artists will be displayed May 16-29.
Opening reception: Saturday, May 18, 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: Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
Uncovered: An exhibition that celebrates the nude figure will run until May 11.
Capilano University Textile Arts Grad Show: Student works with a focus on items that are transformative or tell personal stories will be on display May 16-June 8.
Opening reception: Thursday, May 16, 7-9 p.m. Artist talk: Saturday, May 18, 2 p.m.
Art Rental Salon: An ongoing art rental programme with a variety of original artwork available ranging from $10 to $40 per month.
Coastal Patterns Gallery: 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604762-4623, 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: 604-9889215, davidneel.com.
Delany's Coffee House: 2424 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9214466.
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: 604-9886844 or nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of watercolour paintings by Tamara Phillips and artistic wood pieces by David Wagner until July 2.
District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of acrylic paintings of aquatic plants by Judith Frigon until May 21.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of paintings by Anne Gudrun from May 22 to July 16. Opening reception: Saturday, May 25, 2-4 p.m.
Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-9257290 or ferrybuildinggallery. com. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Mondays.
Sna7m - Strong Spirit: An exhibition and series of events on First Nations art and storytelling will run until May 26. Carving demonstration: Sunday, May 12, 11 a.m.2 p.m. Drumming circle: Sunday, May 12, 2-4 p.m. "We are All One" panel talk: Wednesday, May 15, 7-9 p.m. (registration required with a fee of $10).
The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 604947-2454 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: 604-9832896.
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: View Anne Marie Calder's paintings until June 21. Reception: Friday, May 10, 6 p.m.
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. 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: 604998-3455 or nvcl.ca.
North Vancouver Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or nvma.ca. Imagining North Vancouver: Learn about the beginnings of North Vancouver and how it came to be with an exhibit about dreamer Edward Mahon. Runs until Sept. 30, 2013.
North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Open by appointment only. Info: 604990-3700, ext. 8016.
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.
Slavs and Tartars - Friendship of Nations: An exhibition of works from an international collective of artists, designers and writers will run until May 26.
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: 604-9878873 or 604-347-8922.
Delicate Matters: Lorena Pelly's compositions of seaweed on paper and Joseph Chiang's porcelain pottery will be on display until 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.
BC 5x3: A collection of photographs by Liana Sipelis from her travels through B.C. will run until June 1. Artist talk: Saturday, May 11, 2 p.m. Reception: Saturday, May 11, 3-5 p.m.
Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Studio visits by appointment. Info: 604922-5356 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.
West Van Crows: Artist Sharon Christian will portray crows in their natural environs around West Vancouver until May 12.
The Art of Photography: An exhibition of Karen Evans, Rita Hernandez and Elaine Hunter's work will run from May 14-June 2. Opening reception: Tuesday, May 14, 6-8 p.m.
Silent Poetry Art Studio: 1079B Roosevelt Cres., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604312-1184, 604-781-4606 or silentpoetryartstudio. wordpress.com.
Original Art, mentoring and classes with Sharka Leigh and Sandrine Pelissier.
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: 604-922-5510 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: 604925-7400 or westvanlibrary. ca.
BOOKtopia will celebrate local young artists by featuring work by Sentinel and Rockridge secondary students until May 31.
West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 p.m. Info: 604925-7290.
Art in the Hall: Riitta Peirone's work in pastels, acrylics, watercolours and oils will be on display until May 10.
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.
Melding Architecture with Landscape - A Collaboration in Design: An exhibition that illustrates architect Barry Downs work will run until June 15. Opening reception: Tuesday, May 14, 7-9 p.m. Admission by donation.
Yeats Studio & Gallery: 2402 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 778-279-8777.
CONCERTS
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604990-7810 or capilanou. ca/nscucentre.
Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or 604929-4019.
John Lyon, Antonia Robertson and Mary Sparks will perform a variety of musical styles Friday, May 10 at 9 p.m. They will be joined by Brian Hutchison on bass. Doors open at 7 p.m. and warm-up acts start at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $10/$5 which includes coffee and goodies.
Highlands United Church: 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.
Spring Serenade: The Ambleside Orchestra will perform a concert Friday, May 24 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation ($15 suggested). Info: 604-8809140 or amblesideorchestra. ca.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.
Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra: Junior and debut orchestra concerto winners will perform Sunday, May 12 at 4: 30 p.m. Admission by donation: Tickets: vyso.com.
Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra: Intermediate students will perform Saturday, May 18 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation: Tickets: vyso.com.
Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra: Senior orchestra concerto winners will perform Sunday, May 19 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation: Tickets: vyso.com.
Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9840286, ext. 8144 or nvdpl.ca. Music at Noon: Pianist Nicole Thomas Zyczynski and tenor Hew Gwynne will perform Tuesday, May 14 at noon. Admission by donation.
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: May 10, soprano Emily Pearce; May 17, violinist Andrea Siradze; May 24, vocal artist Will Blunderfield and May 31, actor Gary Jones. 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.
Marpole United Church: 1296 West 67th Ave., Vancouver.
The Singer: Opera Mariposa will perform a fundraising concert for the newly opened Complex Chronic Diseases Program Sunday, May 12 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by a suggested donation of $20. Tickets: operamariposa@ gmail.com, 778-918-9498 or at the door. Info: operamariposa.com.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.
La Musa, La Musica: White Sparrow will invoke the muses of poetry, love and comedy through Renaissance music and dance Thursday, May 16 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Wind Song Trio will perform English art songs Thursday, May 23 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
St. Andrew's United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or st-andrewsunited.ca.
Voice of the Tango: Laudate Singers and Tangissimo will perform a blend of classical, jazz and tango Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m. Admission: $30/$25/$10. There will be a sweet reception at intermission to meet the musicians. Tickets: laudatesingers.com or 604-729-6814.
St. David's United Church: 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver.
Mother's Day Multi Choir Concert: St. David's United Church Choir, A Tout Choeur and The West Vancouver Heritage Choir will perform Sunday, May 12 at 4 p.m. Admission by donation. Proceeds will go to "Fresh Start," a project for clean and healthy living for Vancouver's homeless.
West Vancouver Community Centre: 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
Community Concert Series: West Vancouver Community Centre flute, saxophone and violin students will perform a free concert Thursday, May 30 at 4 p.m.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604925-7446 or westvanlibrary. ca.
Music at the Library - Friday Night Concert: Jane Coop will be accompanied by violinist Laurie Smukler and cellist Darret Adkins performing works by Brahms May 24 at 7: 30 p.m.
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. Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: firstimpressionstheatre.com or 604-929-9456.
Here on the Flight Path: A comedy about a middle aged divorced man and his friendships with three women neighbours Wednesdays to Saturdays until May 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16. Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. will be a theatre night fundraiser with desserts and a silent auction followed by the play. Admission: $20. Tickets: 604-929-5744.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
Festival of Plays: The Theatre BC North Shore Zone will present nightly plays until May 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20.
Pirates of Penzance: The North Shore Light Opera Society will present this story of a man who was born on Feb. 29 and can't leave a band of tender-hearted pirates until he turns 21 (another 63 years) Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. from May 16 to June 1. Tickets: $10-$30.
Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or northvanplayers.ca.
The Amorous Prawn: A comedy about army staff running a manor as a fishing lodge May 23 (preview)-25, 29-31, June 1 and 5-8 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
Windsor Secondary: 931 Broadview Dr., North Vancouver.
Macbeth: Windsor secondary students will perform this Shakespeare play until May 11 at 8 p.m. Admission: $15/$10 Tickets and info: 604-903-3700.
DANCE
Capilano Mall: 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver.
Mother's Day Celebration: Students of AMED Dance Academy will perform Saturday, May 11, 3: 30-4 p.m. between Walmart and Starbucks.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Terpsichore Dance Celebration: A national dance competition with free daily performances May 10 to 12, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
SpecTAPular: The West Coast Tap Dance Collective will celebrate tap dance day with a show honouring Ethel Bruneau Saturday, May 18 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25.
Our Celtic Celebration: Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy and The Eire Born Irish Dance Society will perform a mix of traditional and modern dancing Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre. com or 604-981-6335.
Extravadanza: A showcase of the repertoire from North Shore Academy of Dancing's competitive solos, duos and trios program Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $18/$15.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-9903474.
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.
Electric Owl: 928 Main St., Vancouver. Info: 604-5580928.
A Concert Series that brings together Steve Dawson's Black Hen House Band with special guest artists each month. Bluesman John Hammond will perform Sunday, May 12 at 8 p.m.
Admission: $33/$30. Tickets: capilanou.ca/nscucentre or at the door.
Jack Lonsdale's Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9867333. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.
Larson Station Restaurant: Glenegales Clubhouse, 6190 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
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, May 22 at 7 p.m. Topic: What are the implications of productive technology? Is it the blessing we thought it would be? Info: 778-7828000 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 80s, 90s 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: 604-9268838.
Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty will perform every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m.
Mother's Day Brunch: Pianist Gaye Alcott will perform Sunday, May 12 from noon to 2 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: 604-922-
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 604985-5646.
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 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.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.
Shane Koyczan, a spoken word poet, will perform Saturday, May 11, 8 p.m. Tickets: $29/$25.
Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9840286, ext. 8144 or nvdpl.ca.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Leah Bendell Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m. Topic: The pursuit of happiness - what future does this generation want? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604998-3474 or nvcl.ca.
Capilano Universe Lecture Series - Art and the Challenge of Alternative Technology: Edward Hamilton will examine elder Pieter Breugel's painting "Landscape with the Fall of Icarus" Tuesday, May 14, 7-8: 45 p.m. Info: capilanou. ca/universe.
Park & Tilford Cineplex Odeon Theatre: 200-333 Brooksbank 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. No will play Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: nvartscouncil. ca/events/north-shore-international-film-series or 604-988-6844.
Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery.com.
Book Launch: Poetry readings from Force Field - 77 Women Poets of British Columbia Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m.
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: 604925-7407 or westvanlibrary. ca.
Shane Koyczan, a spoken word poet, will perform and speak with Kay Meek's Claude Giroux Friday, May 10, 6-7 p.m. A book signing and meet and greet will follow.
Monday Movie Nights: The library will screen movies on Mondays at 6: 30 p.m. Schedule: May 13, Intouchables and May 27, Anna Karenina.
Music Appreciation Talks: The life and operas of Richard Wagner with opera expert Nicolas Krusek Wednesdays, May 15, 29 and June 5, 12: 30-2: 30 p.m.
Curating Safar/Voyage: Coordinating curator Jill Baird will share her experiences in developing this exhibition which brings together 16 major international artists with works reflecting upon issues such as migration, geopolitics, war and aesthetics Wednesday, May 15, 7-8: 30 p.m. Safar/Voyage runs until Sept. 15 at the UBC Museum of Anthropology.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Neil Boyd Friday, May 17 at 10: 30 a.m. Topic: What is the best way to control marijuana use and distribution in B.C.? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
Artists Confidential: Join Pianist Robert Silverman to find out what is a sonata? Tuesday, May 21 at 10: 30 a.m.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].
