Galleries
Caroun Art Gallally
1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.778-372-0765 caroun.net Painting and Drawing: An exhibition by Faranak Mohebbi will run until Feb. 28.
Centennial Theatre Lobby Gallery
2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Expressions of Nature: A mixed media exhibition of works by local sisters Dawn and Theresa Wimbles be on display until March 15. Photo Exhibit: Members of the North Shore Photographic Society will display a variety of work by different members in an ongoing rotating exhibit.
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 The Flower Series, an art display of clay and textiles by Ying-Yueh Chuang until March 16. Info: cnv.org/flowerseries.
CityScapcapcape Commmmunity Art Spacpacpace 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, noon-5 p.m. 604-988-6844
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Cerulean: A group exhibition that highlights abstract paintings in diverse styles and approaches playing with the creative use of the colour cerulean will run until Feb. 28.
The Gift Box: Buy local from two display cases dedicated to local artisans who specialize in high quality, hand-crafted and unique gift items.
DELANY'S COFFEE HOUSE
The Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver.
Mark Daly, a nature photographer, will have his work on display until March 8. Meet the artist: Thursday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m. Info: natureasart.photoshelter.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
North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present works by painter Phillipe Gadenne and potter Nancy Cramer until March 31.
Ferry Building Gallery
1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com
Soulful Reflections: Acrylic paintings by Ruth Leithal and Greg Allen will be on display until March 8. Meet the artists: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2-3 p.m. Free painting demonstrations: Ruth Leithal, Sunday Feb. 22, 2-4 p.m. and Greg Allen, Sunday, March 1, 2-4 p.m.
Discovering
Contemporary Art in Vancouver: Curator Ruth Payne will lead a tour to the studio of artist Cori Creed, the new public art of Ai Wei Wei and Susan Point as well as other studios and galleries in the city Thursday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fee: $45. Registration required: 604-925-7270.
Windows on Culture: An exhibition of acrylic paintings, collage and photography by artists Nejood Al-Sehrewerdi, Therese Joseph, Iris Low and Niloofar Miry will run from March 10 to 29. Opening reception: Tuesday, March 10, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, March 14, 2-3 p.m. Free artists' demos: Sunday, March 15, 2-4 p.m.
Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian 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.
North Shore
North Shore Art Crawl: Explore artists' studios and galleries from Lions Bay to Deep Cove March 7 and 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The free event will feature over 400 artists at 78 locations. Map and info: nsartcrawl.ca.
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.
Presentation House Gallery
333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-986-1351 presentationhousegallery.org
The Photographs of Allen Ginsberg (1953-1996): An exhibition that celebrates the artistic pursuits - both visual and verbal - of the late poet Allen Ginsberg Feb. 21-April 5. Opening reception: Friday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m.
Presentation House Satellite Gallery
560 Seymour St., Vancouver. Wednesday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. satellitegallery.ca Mainstreeters -Taking Advantage, 1972-1982: An exhibition that brings to light an under-recognized chapter of Vancouver art history will be on view until March 14.
Ron Andrews Community Space
931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Foster an Elephant/Natural Beauty: Paintings of elephants by Susan Elaine Thomas and ceramic art by Leila Sweeten will be on display until Feb. 22.
Intimations of Nature: Canvases of still lives and abstracts by Frieda Ashworth and paintings of landscapes and flowers by Beatrice Watson will be on display from Feb. 22-April 12.
Seymour Art Gallery 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com Make Reimake Unimake: The work of six artists, each working in different media, whose work utilizes repetition as a device will be on display until March 8. Curator talk: Saturday, March 7, 2 p.m. Free bookbinding workshops: Sunday, March 8 - kids 11 a.m. and adults 2 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.
Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Journeying With the Totems: Acrylic painter Andre J. Prevost captures, the majesty of First nations totems and carvings from around the West Coast until Feb. 22. Prevost will be working on-site most afternoons for the duration of the exhibit.
Annual Spring Community Open Invitation Exhibition: All established and aspiring artists are invited to submit their work Saturday, Feb. 21 from 3 to 4 p.m. for an open exhibition that will take place Feb. 24-March 15. There will be an award of an Opus gift card for the artwork that receives the most votes from visitors to the gallery. Opening reception: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6-8 p.m.
West Vancouver Memorialal Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca In the Gallery - Cabins to Quilts: Trace the evolution of the log cabin quilt with creations by members of the Lions Gate Quilters Guild until March 9.
West Vancouver Municipal Hall 7
50 17th St., West Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604-925-7290 Art in the Hall: Jesse Read photographs will be featured until April 3.
West Vancouver Museum 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-925-7295 westvancouvermuseum.ca
Industry, Charity, Faith, Hope: A selection of work produced by Kim Kennedy Austin over the past two decades will be on display until March 7.
Yeats Studio Gallery 2402 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 778-279-8777 craigyeats.com Natures Abstracts: An exhibition featuring works by Deep Cove artist Lyza Del Mar Gustin will run from Feb. 27 to March 12.
Concerts Anne MacDonald Studio 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Fight Like a Girl: A fundraising concert in honour of The Wired Bean Coffee Shop owner Sandra Brock who is fighting ovarian cancer Sunday, Feb. 22, 7-11 p.m. Debra Whyte, The Reckoners, Rae Armour, Honey and the Money, Colin Bullock, Rene Worst, Jennifer Scott and Jim Foster will perform. Admission: $25. Reservations: [email protected].
University Performing Arts Theatre 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/Cap
Classics - Gardens of Joy and Sorrow: The Onyx Trio will perform a program of works by Takemitsu, Gubaidulina and Debussy which explores the attempt to evoke the natural world through music Friday, Feb. 20, 11:45 a.m. Free.
The Sights, Sounds and Story of Motown: Deep Cove Music students will perform Sunday, Feb. 22, 7-9 p.m. Admission: $25/$20/$15. Tickets: Deep Cove Music, 604-929-2683 or at the door.
Cap Global Roots: Acoustic group Lunasa will perform traditional Irish music with a modern twist Thursday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.
Cap Jazz: Jazz trio Pilc Moutin Hoenig will perform Tuesday, March 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.
Cap Global Roots: Martyn Joseph will perform music from his latest release of Bruce Springsteen songs Thursday, March 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.
Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Ancient Airs and Dances - A Baroque Garland: Lions Gate Sinfonia will perform with guest violinist Marc Destrubé and the Lions Gate Youth Orchestra Sunday, March 1 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$18/$12.
Steppin' Out: A benefit concert in support of the Paul Sugar Palliative Foundation featuring Shari Ulrich, The Jenniffer Scott Trio, Tom Arntzen and Sound Eclectic Vocal Ensemble Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $28/$25.
Retromania 2: Featuring ultimate tributes to Rod Stewart, Tina Turner and Stevie Nicks Saturday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $36/$29.
Shakila: The Iranian Women's Cultural Society will present an International Women's Day celebration Sunday, March 8 at 7 p.m. Admission: $45/$35/$25. Tickets: 604-653-6006.
North Shore Classics - The Rhine Symphony: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform Monday, March 9 at 8 p.m. Admission: $40/$36/$25. Tickets: 604-876-3434.
Deep Cove Coffffee House Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. 604-363-5370 [email protected] Quartête a Tête will perform Friday, Feb. 20 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.
Deep Cove Shawaw Theatre 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Thomas T and More: A concert by John McGie and Carl Craig featuring select music from The Thomas T musical production and more Saturday, March 7 at 8 p.m. Admission: $15. Tickets: firstimpressionstheatre.com or 604-929-9456.
Gloria Dei Lutheranan Church 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver.
North Shore Music Festival and Workshops: The North Shore Registered Music Teachers will present three concerts at the 44th annual event. March 4 a concert highlighting the non-competitive section in piano, vocal, strings and winds will take place and March 5 and 6 trophy winners in piano and strings will perform at 7 p.m. Admission: $10/$5. There will also be free workshops from Feb. 21 to March 2. Info: 604-987-1067 or 604-929-1592.
Gordon Smith Gallallallery of Canadanadanadanadianan Art 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-998-8563 [email protected] Music Meets Art - Jazz at the Gallery: The Jennifer Scott Trio will perform Tuesday, March 10 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the evening will start with a wine service and curated tour of the gallery. Admission: $10/$7.
KaKay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com
Here's to Ladies Who Laugh: Bridget Ryan will perform musical and comedic vignettes from her repertoire of performing in over 70 musicals Thursday, March 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$15.
Ghazal Ensemble will perform Indo-Persian fusion music Friday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $50/$40/$35/$30.
Lynn Valley Community Room 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.
Friday Night Live: Lynn Valley United Church present a weekly series with improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Ruel Morales, Feb. 20. Admission: $10. Tickets: 604-987-2114 or [email protected]. Info: fnlnorthvan.com.
Presentation House Theatre 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org Debut Concert: The Network Ensemble will perform Saturday, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. Admission: $12.
Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca
Classical Concert Series: Pianist Boris Konovalov will perform Thursday, Feb. 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $20/$15.
St. Andrew's United Church 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. 604-985-0408 st-andrews-united.ca Reflections: The Laudate Singers will perform a wide range of styles and themes in a cappella at their 20th anniversary concert Saturday, March 7 at 8 p.m. Admission: $25/$20/$10. Tickets: 604-729-6814 or laudatesingers.com.
St. Stephen's Anglican Church 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. 604-926-4381 Jazz Vespers: Pianist/vocalist Jennifer Scott and her quartet will perform renditions of well-known tunes and some of her own compositions Sunday, Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. A donation of $10 at the door will be appreciated.
Tom Lee Music Hall
929 Granville St., Vancouver. Melodies for Memories: Michelle Jia Yun Xu will be featured in a piano recital benefitting the Alzheimer Society Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Admission: $12. Tickets: 604-307-8864 or 604-685-8471.
West Vancouver Memorial Library
1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Friday Night Concert: The ensemble 1659 will perform the inspired music of baroque composer Henry Purcell and others Friday, Feb. 27, 7:30-8:45 p.m.
West Vancouver United Church 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver.
A la Carte: Pacific Spirit Choir and Pacific Spirit Children's Choir together with opera diva Natalie Choquette will present a wide variety of arias and choruses from opera and musical shows Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $30/$25. Tickets: 604-922-9171 or pacificspiritchoir.com.
Theatre
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre
2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/
Cap Theatre -The Foreigner: A comedic farce about a man masquerading as a foreigner Monday, March 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$20.
KaKay Meek Centre
1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com
Boom: A solo performance by Rick Miller that documents the images, music, culture and politics that shaped the Baby Boom generation (1945-1969) March 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $50/$39/$25.
Presentation House Theatre 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org Cat Killer: A guided play where audience members will experience the performance in groups of three starting every five minutes March 5-15, Tuesdays-Saturdays, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9 and 9:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2, 2:30, 3, 3:30, 4 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets: $15-$20.
Theatre at Hendry Hall 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers.ca Nurse Jane Goes to Hawaii: A seven-door farce will run until Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. Admission: $18/$16.
Waterfront Theatre 1412 Cartwright St., Vancouver. Shakespearean Rhapsody: Carousel Theatre for Young People will perform Feb. 28-March 29 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission: $35/$29/$18. Tickets: 604-685-6217 or tickets.carouseltheatre.ca
Dance Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Preview Show: Westside Dance Centre will perform Sunday, Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $17.
KaKa y Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Snowmotion 2015: North Shore Academy of Dancing students will perform their winter recital Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Admission: $22/$17. Pro Arte Showcase 2015: Featuring students performing classical ballet to lyrical, contemporary to acrobatics and everything in between Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $26/$18. Info: proartecentre.com.
Museum of Anthropology at UBC 6393 Northwest Marine Dr., Vancouver. Coastal First Nations Dance Festival: This year's festival will showcase both international and BC-based groups performing stories, songs and dances with three days of school group performances, March 3-5, two signature evening presentations, March 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and two afternoon festival stage shows March 7 and 8, 1-4 p.m. Admission: MOA admission plus an additional fee of $25/$20 for evening shows. Tickets: ticketstonight.ca.
Clubs and pubs Electric Owl 928 Main St., Vancouver. 604-558-0928 Cap Global Roots: Guitar duo Dead Combo will perform Tuesday, March 10 at 8 p.m. Admission: $28/$25. Tickets: capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/.
Fincnch andandand Barley 250 East First St., North Vancouver. finchandbarley.com Dino DiNicolo will perform a solo show Thursday, March 12 from 8:45 p.m. to midnight.
Hugo's Restaurant 5775 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-281-2111 Live Music: Every Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Schedule: Feb. 21, Runaway Wagon (bluegrass and beyond); Feb. 27, flamenco music with dance performance; and Feb. 28, John Pippus (folk).
Open Mic Jam: Every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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: [email protected].
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 Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m.
Sailor HagaHagaHagaHagar's Brew Pub 235 West First St., North Vancouver. 604-984-3087 Live Music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
Lionsns Publblic House Two 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.
Wavaves 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 Capapilanlanlano Library 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.ca Movie Night at Your Library: The Trip to Italy will be screened Thursday, Feb. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration required.
Centenial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival: A series of extreme adventure films and presentations will run until Feb. 21. Tickets: $21/$19. Schedule: vimff.org.
Cityscape Community Art Space
335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca/education
Building Your Brand as an Artist With Social Media: A short workshop to introduce participants to the concepts behind how social media marketing works Saturday, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. Fee: $75 for non-members/$60 for members.
Ferry Building Gallery
1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Art History: A lecture series with art dealer Paul Erik Becker Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Schedule: Feb. 23, Masters of Art; and March 2, Canadian Legends and Street Art. Fee: $15 per session.
Social Media Toolkit for Artists: Learn how to build a social media marketing toolkit using Facebook and Twitter Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7-9 p.m. Bring a laptop, notebook and pen. Fee: $20. Registration required: 604-925-7270. Networking Salon - Light, Edges and Composition: Join artist Dene Croft for a painting demonstration on bringing ambient drama to your work Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Drop-in fee: $8.
Social Media Toolkit for Artists: Learn how to build a social media marketing toolkit using Instagram and Pinterest Tuesday, March 3, 7-9 p.m. Bring a laptop, notebook and pen. Fee: $20. Registration required: 604-925-7270.
The Ultimate Traveller: A series of travel talks accompanied by photographs with world traveller Peter Langer Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Schedule: Experiencing Bali Through its Temples, Ceremonies and Arts, March 4; Discovering the Beauty of India, March 11; A River Cruise Through Central Europe, March 18; and Exploring Peru on a Photo Safari, March 25. Fee: $15 per session. Registration: 604-925-7270.
KaKay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Movies at the Meek: Pride will be screened Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12/$7.
North Shore Photographic Challenge: Top photographers from BC and the Yukon will go head to head with their best work at the 31st annual event Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m. Admission: $22/$20. Info: nsps.ca/challenge.
Doxa Documentary Film Festival: Last Days in Vietnam will be screened Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $12/$7.
Parkgate Library 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. 604-929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca Movie Night at Your Library: Half of a Yellow Sun will be screened Friday, Feb. 20, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required. Book Talk: Local author Patrick Hill will discuss his book So Where Do You Go at Night: A Pacific Sailing Adventure Wednesday, Feb. 25, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration required.
Park Tilflford Cineplex Odeon Theatre 200-333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver. The North Shore International Film Series: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will screen Canadian, independent and foreign films throughout the fall, winter and spring. Elsa Fred will show Feb. 25 and Trick or Treaty? on March 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil.ca/events/north-shore-international-film-series.
West Vancancancouver Memorialal Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Jazz Talks: Long time CBC producer Neil Ritchie will host talks Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Schedule: Feb. 24, bass players and drummers.
Authors in Our Community: Michael Hetherington will, talk about his latest novel Hooked Wednesday, Feb. 25, 7-8:30 p.m.
Opera with Nicolas Krusek: A series that focuses on operas by great Russian composers will run Wednesdays until March 4, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].
