Galleries Artemis Gallery 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 778-233-9805 artemisgallery.ca
Arts in View on Lonsda le BlueShore Financial, 1250 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Propellor Design: A "range" light sculpture inspired by the North Shore mountains and five meridian pendant lights are currently on display.
Buck land Sout herst Gallery 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-922-1915 bucklandsoutherst.com
Caroun Art Gallery 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.778-372-0765 caroun. net
Churchill House Retirement Res idence 150 West 29th St., North Vancouver. Student Art Show: Twenty students will be showcasing watercolour paintings Sunday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Originals, prints and cards will be available for purchase.
City Atrium Gallery 141 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an art display of creatures from the deep by artist Larissa Blokhuis until Jan. 19. Info: cnv.org/deepseaart.
CityScape Community Art Space 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday,
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, noon-5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca Anonymous Art Show: Hundreds of works by hundreds of artists will be for sale at this fundraising event and group exhibition until Dec. 20. All artwork will be priced at $100 and the artist will remain anonymous until after the purchase.
The Gift Box: Buy local from two display cases dedicated to local artisans who specialize in high quality, hand-crafted and unique gift items.
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. Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 604-762-4623, 778-997-9408 or coastalpatternsgallery.com
District Foyer Gallery 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil. ca
District Library Gallery 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. nvartscouncil.ca North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present artwork by Squamish Nation Band member Gigaemi from Dec. 10 to Feb. 10. Opening reception: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2-4 p.m.
Ferry Building Gallery 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays.604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Great Stuff Art Sale: Giftable art by 37 local artisans, jewellers, potters and craft artists will be for sale Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. until Dec. 14. Late night shopping Fridays until 8 p.m.
The Gallery at Artisan Squa re 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Friday-Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. or by appointment. 604-947-2454 biac.ca
Gallery YoYo 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. 604-983-2896
Gordon Smith Gallery of Canad ian Art 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Wednesday-Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Adult admission by donation/children free.
604-998-8563 [email protected] Gallery Tours: Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Registration required.
Graffiti Co. Art Stud io 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Friday, 1:30-6:30 p.m. or by appointment. 604-980-1699 or [email protected]
Holland /croft stud ios 106 West First St., North Vancouver. 604-250-5562
Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com
Lions Bay Art Gallery 350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Featuring established and upcoming artists. Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-921-7865 lionsbayartgallery.com
Lynn mou r Art Stud io and Gallery 301-1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 604-929-4001 nsartists.ca/garyeder Contemporary and Abstract Paintings by Gordon Oliver, Robert Botlak and Gary W. Eder.
The Music Box 1564 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.
Mystic Mask Art Stud io 319 West 28th St., North Vancouver.
NAVA ART CENTER 1355 Main St., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 5-9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 2-8 p.m. 604-985-6282
Northshore Auto Mall 104-788 Copping St., North Vancouver. Throw Mark Weave: Four artists (Vincent Massey Pottery, Cheryl Massey Baskets, Lisa Geddes Paintings and Erica Massey Chica Verde Jewelry) will show their works of pottery, paintings, baskets and jewelry Dec. 12 from noon to 9 p.m., Dec. 13 and 14 from noon to 5 p.m. Opening reception: Thursday, Dec. 11,4-9 p.m. Info: vincentmasseypottery. com.
North Vancouver Community History Centre 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-990-3700 x8016 nvma. ca
Sharing Our Stories: A display that features reminiscences shared by some Canadian Iranian North Shore residents about why they chose to live here and about their experiences creating new lives and memories will run until March 28.
North Vancouver Museu m 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Open by appointment only. 604-990-3700 x8016 North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver.
Park Tilford Gardens 333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver.
Presentation House Gallery 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-986-1351 presentationhousegallery.org Lee Friedlander's photographs and books will be on display until Feb. 8.
Presentation House Satellite Gallery 560 Seymour St., Vancouver. Wednesday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. satellitegallery.ca The Port/Matthew Buckingham: Obscure Moorings: An examination of Vancouver's role as a port city and its relation with the maritime worker will run until Dec. 6.
Ron Andrews Community Space 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Art and Deco: Abstract compositions by Michael Jeffery and Christmas decorations by Parkgate Ceramic Studio members will be on display until Dec. 7. Blue Sky Meets Fired Earth: Landscape paintings by Cathy Roddie and ceramic forms by Liz De Beer will be on display from Dec. 7 to Jan. 11.
Sandrine Pelissier Stud io 125 Garden Ave., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Weekly non-instructional life drawing classes.
Seymour Art Gallery 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com Winter Gift Gallery: The gallery will be selling a selection of holiday gifts by local artists until Dec. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Curator's Talk: Every
Thursday at noon there will be a 20-minute curator's talk with background on the current show in the gallery.
Shelton Art/Stud ios Gallery 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Studio visits by appointment. 604-922-5356 sheltonart.com
Shipbuilders' Squa re 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver.
The Shore Presentat ion Cent re 238 Fell Ave., North Vancouver. Daily, noon to 5 p.m.
Silk Purse Arts Centre
1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Silent Auction: Capilano University IDEA students will hold an auction of paintings from the Reflections 2015 calendar series. Bidding will close Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. Gifted: An exhibit of works by the volunteers who work at the Silk Purse will run from Dec. 9 to 21. Opening reception: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2-4 p.m.
Space Emmarts Studio 305 Mansfield Pl., North Vancouver. Wednesday and Friday, 2-5 p.m. or by appointment. 604-375-0694 emmarts.ca
Starfire Stud io 6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. 604-922-5510 starfireattheferries.com
195 Studios - Artists on Pembe rton 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. 195studios.ca
Tartooful 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. 604-924-0122 tartooful.com
Vipond Stud io and Gallery 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. By appointment only. 604-209-1197 Landscapes in oil on canvas by Norman Vipond.
West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca
In the Gallery - Things That Go: Images of boats, buses, trains and cars from the library's historical photograph collection will be on display until Jan.12.
West Vancouver Municipa l Ha ll 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604-925-7290 Art in the Hall: An exhibition of photographs by Francine Drouin will run until Jan. 30.
West Vancouver Museum 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-925-7295 westvancouvermuseum.ca Harry and Jessie Webb: - Artists in Vancouver's Jazz Age: An exhibition that draws from the artists' estate will run until Dec. 6.
Yeats Studio Gallery 2402 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 778-279-8777 craigyeats. com
Concerts
Capilano University Performing Arts Theat re 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/Winter Harp: An ensemble of harps, flutes, medieval instruments and percussion combine for a concert of carols, poetry and song Dec. 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $37/$34.
Cau lfeild Cove Hall 4773 South Piccadilly Rd., West Vancouver. 604-812-7411 caulfeildcovehall.ca
Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Candlelight Carols: The Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir will perform a Christmas concert accompanied by choirs from Argyle secondary Friday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27/$12.
A Traditional Christmas: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform holiday music Friday, Dec. 19 at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Admission: $42/$37. Tickets: 604-876-3434 or vancouversymphony. ca.
Gloria! A Christmas Celebration: Lions Gate Sinfonia will perform traditional carols followed by a singalong Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39$35/$18/$12.
Deep Cove Coffee House Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. 604-363-5370 [email protected] Pearl: Kathy Francis and Andrea Smith will perform "cool" tunes, harmonies and multi-instruments Friday, Dec. 19 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.
John Braithwaite Kay Meek Cent re 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre. com Year End InVoice: Pandora's Vox and Espiritu will perform their annual Christmas concert Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 6 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $32/$28/$24/$20/$12. Rock 'n' Roll Christmas - Buddy and The Killer in Concert: Zachary Stevenson as Buddy Holly and Lance Lipinsky as Jerry Lee Lewis will perform a tribute concert Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $42.
The B3 Kings will perform their annual Christmas concert Dec. 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$15.
Winter Express: Harmony House Music School and Harmony Training and Performance Society will present an evening of artistic expression of contemporary music Friday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15/$10.
Celebrate the Love at Christmastime: Amanda Wood will perform her annual Christmas concert featuring guest artists and musicians Friday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$20. Partial proceeds will support Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
I Sing Along With You: Dastan Ensemble and Jamal Kurdistani will perform
Persian classical and Kurdish music Saturday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. Admission: $45. Tickets: 604-985-6282.
A Traditional Christmas: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform holiday
music Saturday, Dec. 20 at 4 and 7:30 p.m. Admission: $42/$37. Tickets: 604-876-3434 or vancouversymphony. ca.
David James Big River will perform a tribute to Johnny Cash Monday, Dec. 29 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a special guest appearance by Hilary Beckett as June Carter. Tickets: $36.
Lonsda le Qua y 1Presentat ion House Theat re 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org Van Django Bells: Van Django string, swing, jazz quartet will perform a Christmas variety show Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $16-$20.
Seymour Art Silk Purse Arts Cent re 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Classical Concert Series: Sarah Jane Scouten and Jack Dwyer will play a stripped down set of seasonal folk tunes Thursday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $20/$15.
St. And rew's United Church 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. 604-985-0408 st-andrews-united.ca Christmas With Bach: The Laudate Singers will perform with a baroque orchestra Sunday, Dec. 7, 3-5 p.m. Admission: $35/$30/$15. Tickets: 604-729-6814 or laudatesingers.com.
St. David's United Church 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. A Christmas Story: Musica Intima will perform traditional holiday favourites and contemporary works Saturday, Dec. 20 at 2:30 p.m. Admission: $35/$30/$10. Tickets: 604-731-6618 or musicaintima.org.
St. Franc is-In -The-Wood 4773 South Piccadilly Rd., West Vancouver. The Magic of Christmas: An unplugged evening of Christmas music featuring Michelle, Monique and Michael Creber, Gabriel Brown, Andrea Libman, Edith Wallace, the Cypress Singers and other special guests Sunday, Dec. 7, 7:30-10 p.m. Admission: $90/$45/$25. Info: magicofchristmas.com.
West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca The Vancouver Bach Choir along with two guest soloists will perform excerpts from Handel's Messiah as well as a selection of traditional carols Friday, Dec. 12, 7:30-8:45 p.m. There will also be a short audience singalong.
Theatre Deep Cove Shaw Theat re 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-929-3200 deepcovestage.com Rumpelstiltskin: A pantomime version of this classic fairy tale will run Dec. 17-19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 29, Jan. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees Dec. 20, 21, 27, 28 and Jan. 3 at 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $15.
Kay Meek Cent re 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Don Pasquale: An opera performed by Venture Opera of New York Friday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $40/$30/$20. Following the opera there will be an after party featuring The Boom Booms from 10 to 11 p.m. Admission: $40/$30/$20.
Richmond Gate way Theat re 6500 Gilbert Rd., Richmond. 604-270-1812 gatewaytheatre.com Crazy for You: North Shore native, dancer Afton Toler will perform in this Gershwins' musical until 31. Tickets: $48.
Silk Purse Arts Cent re 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Opera Shorts - Opera in the Afternoon: A Christmas showcase of carols, opera arias and duets will be performed Sunday, Dec. 7, 2-4 p.m. Admission: $20/$10. Christmas With Charles Dickens: Festive theatre and music Thursday, Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m. Admission:
Theatre at Hendry Hall 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers.ca Cinderella: A pantomime tradition Dec. 5-7 and 11-14, Thursday and Fridays at 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 and 4 p.m. Tickets: $10/$5.
Dance Centenn ial Theat re 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Hansel and Gretel: Pacific DanceArts along with Coastal City Ballet will bring this fairy tale to life Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 and 5 p.m. Admission: $30/$22.
Winter Concert of Dance: Anna Wyman School of Dance Arts will perform Saturday, Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. Admission: $25/$17/$13/$5. Tickets: 604-926-6535. Nutcracker: Royal City Youth Ballet will perform this holiday tradition Sunday, Dec. 21 at 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets: $35/$25.
Clubs and pubs Bean Around The Wo rld Coffees /Beans on Lonsda le 1802 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m. 604-985-2326
Casa Nova Caf é 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2223 [email protected]
Ches hire Cheese Restau rant and Bar Lonsdale Quay 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. the Eagles Club 170 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver. Electric Owl 928 Main St., Vancouver. 604-558-0928
Finch and Barley 250 East First St., North Vancouver. finchandbarley. com
Hugo 's Restau rant 5775 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-281-2111 Open Mic: Every Thursday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Live Music: Every Saturday evening with jazz on the second and last Saturday of each month.
Jack Lonsda le's Pub 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. 604-986-7333
Leg ion #118 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. 604-985-1115 [email protected]
Lynn Valley Leg ion 1630 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.
Narrows Pub 1979 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver.
Mist Ultra Bar 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. 604-926-2326 DJs spin classic dance music from the '80s, '90s and today.
Queens Cross Pub 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. queenscross.com Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 8-11 p.m.
The Raven Pub 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. theravenpub.com
Red Lion Bar Grill 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. 604-926-8838 Open Mic Night: A variety of talent from West Vancouver and beyond Tuesdays at 8 p.m. Participation welcome. Info: ethosproductions@shaw. ca.
Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty will perform every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m.
Rust y Gull 175 East First St., North Vancouver.
Live Music Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m.
Sailor Haga r's Brew Pub 235 West First St., North Vancouver. 604-984-3087 Live Music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Two Lions Pub lic House 2601 Westview Dr., North Vancouver.
Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Wednesday, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
The Village Tap house The Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver. 604-922-8882.
Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 8-11 p.m.
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 Centenn ial Theat re 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour: An exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline-fueled action sports Friday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20.
Kay Meek Cent re 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Movies at the Meek: The Overnighters will be screened Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12.
Lonsda le Qua y 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. lonsdalequay.com
Lynn Valley Library 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca Book Launch Soirée: Fifty! With a Fabulous Future will be launched in celebration of the library's 50th anniversary Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The event will include appetizers, wine, music and a copy of the book. Admission: $50. Tickets: booklaunchsoiree.eventbrite. ca.
Fish Don't Climb Trees - A Whole New Look at Dyslexia: Author Sue Blyth Hall will talk about her book on understanding and overcoming the challenges and enjoying the gift of dyslexia Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7-8 p.m. Registration required.
Silk Purse Arts Cent re 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca North Shore Cric Crac Storytelling Evenings: How music came to the world
will be presented by the North Shore Storytellers Sunday, Dec. 7, 7-9 p.m. Admission: $9/$7. Info: 604-985-5168, [email protected] or vancouverstorytelling.org Songs and Stories: Composer Michael Conway Baker will share show biz, film and concert music stories past and present the third
Wednesday of every month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Admission by donation.
West Vancouve r Me morial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Topic: What are the pros and cons of philanthropy? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].
