GALLERIES
Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca.
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.
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, 778-372-0765 or [email protected]. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.
Movement: An exhibition of paintings by Hanieh Mohammad Bagher will be on display until Feb 14. Workshop: Saturday, Feb. 9, 4-8 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: 604-9886844 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 from Feb. 8 to 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.
Coastal Patterns Gallery: 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-762-4623, 778-997-9408 or coastalpatternsgallery.com.
Cove Creek Gallery: 4349 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.
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.
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.
Abstract Narratives: A mixed media exhibition with Monica Gewurz, Shakun Jhangiani, Michael Jeffery and Sara Morison will run until Feb. 10.
Jurors' Choice: A mixed media exhibition with various artists will run from Feb. 12 to March 3. Opening reception: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 6-8 p.m. Meet the Artists: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2-3 p.m.
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: 604980-1699 or [email protected].
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-9816335.
On Our Walls: Works by mixed media artist Shakun Jhangiani will be on display until Feb. 25.
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 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. Talk on Marianne We Saturday, Feb. 9, 3 p.m.
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. Opening reception and artist demonstrations: Sunday, Feb. 10, 2-4 p.m.
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.
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: 604-7702545 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: 604986-1911, local 2053.
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.
West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7290.
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: 604-925-7295 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.
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. 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.
Highlands United Church: 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.
Singing to End Cancer Fundraiser: A benefit concert Friday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m. The Eight Deadly Sins will perform followed by a reception and silent auction. Admission: $25. Funds raised will support The Ride to Conquer Cancer.
Winter Light: The Ambleside Orchestra will perform Friday, Feb. 22 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation ($15 suggested). Info: 604880-9140 or vcn.bc.ca/amble.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
Cap Global Roots: Hot 8 Brass Band will perform New Orleans style music Thursday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $39/$36.
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 - 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.
Blues Explosion: Guitarists David Gogo and David "Boxcar" Gates will perform Friday, Feb. 22 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $29.50 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. Schedule: Feb. 8, Al Harlow formerly of Prism. 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.
The Chip Butcher Quartet will perform jazz Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. Admission: $15.
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.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.
Airoldi and Folliero: Romantic music for Valentine's Day performed by cellist Sara Airoldi and pianist Massimo Folliero Thursday, Feb. 14 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
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.
St. Andrew's United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or st-andrews-united.ca.
St. Catherine's Anglican Church: 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver.
St. Stephen's Anglican Church: 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-4381.
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 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: 604-925-7446 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.
West Vancouver Presbyterian Church: 2893 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-1812.
West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre: 695 21st St., West Vancouver.
West Vancouver United Church: 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver.
Beethoven: The West Coast Symphony will perform some of Beethoven's masterpieces Sunday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. Admission by donation at the door. Info: westcoastsymphony.ca.
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. 13-16 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.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
Some Enchanted Evening: A 40-voice mixed choral ensemble with five actors will perform this musical until Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. with a matinee Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $43/$39/$24.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre. org or 604-990-3474.
The Secret Mask: The story of a man who meets his father, who had abandoned him 40 years earlier, following a stroke until Feb. 10, evenings at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets: $14-$28.
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. 14-16 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. 8, 9, 13-16 and 20-23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
DANCE
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Electric Evenings: Ballet Jorgen will perform Swan Lake Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $45/$40/$22.
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: 604925-9820.
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: 604-9866556.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. Topic: Will brain scans ever tell us whether art is "really" good or bad? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
Legion #118: 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604985-1115 or [email protected].
Narrows Pub: 1979 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver. Mist Ultra Bar: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604926-2326. 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: 3011: 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.
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 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
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou. ca/nscucentre.
EarthWorks: Biologist and author Dick Cannings will give a free presentation on the status of Canada's birds and climate change Tuesday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: centennialtheatre.com or 604-984-4484.
Vancouver International Film Festival: A series of extreme adventure films and presentations will run from Feb. 8 to 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 - Ping Pong: Eight players with 703 years between them compete in the World Over 80s Table Tennis Championships Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7: 30 p.m. French 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, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Topic: Is love all biology? If it is, what are the implications? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
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.
Movie Matinees: Celebrate Oscar winners Saturdays, 2: 30-5 p.m. Schedule: Feb. 9, The Sting; 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. 9, 16 and 23, 1-2 p.m. 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.
The 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.
