Galleries
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.
CITYSCACAPE COMMUNITY ART SPACACE
335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, noon-5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca Purely Paper: An exhibition of paper being manipulated, folded, cut and explored through large scale installations, sculptures, drawings, origami, 2D and 3D paper cuts will run March 6-April 11. Opening reception: Thursday, March 5, 7-9 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.
SEYMOUR ART GALLERY
4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com Tattoo: B.C. tattoo artists will show photographs of their most memorable works from March 11 to April 11. Reception: Sunday, March 15, 2-4 p.m. Ink and Flesh - Poetry Meets Art: Local writers perform poetry inspired by the works on display Sunday, March 29, 2 p.m. Tattoo artists Nomi Chi and Alison Woodward draw "flash" in the gallery Sunday, April 5, 2-4 p.m.
WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca In the Gallery - The Colours of Spring: An exhibition that reflects the joyous and exuberant feelings of spring and commemorates Houshang Seyhoun who was an active participant artist at the library will run from March 12 to April 27.
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.
Concerts
CACA ILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE
2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/Cap Classics - Student Showcase: Top prize winners of the Music Diploma Performance Scholarship Competitions will be featured Friday, March 27, 11:45 a.m.
CENTENNIAL THEATRE
2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com 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. Handel's Messiah: Vancouver Pilgrim Chorus will perform Sunday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $50/$30.
DEEP COVE COFFEE HOUSE
Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. 604-363-5370 [email protected] Karla Mundy will perform Friday, March 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 SHAW 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.
LYNN VALLLLEY COMMUNITY ROOM
1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Friday Night Live: Lynn Valley United Church will present a weekly series with improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Guest schedule: New and Pre-Owned Improv, Feb. 27; magician Joel Eddington, March 6; and The Sharp Five, March 13. Admission:
$10. Tickets: 604-987-2114 or [email protected]. Info: fnlnorthvan.com.
PARKGATE LIBRARY
3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. 604-929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca Stories and Music: Michael Conway Baker will accompany local violinist Christine Lin Saturday, March 7, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
SILK PURSE ARTSTS CENTRE
1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Classical Concert Series: Pianist Michael Aston and a special guest will join forces for a performance Thursday, March 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $20/$15. Classical Concert Series: Pianist Libby Yu will perform a solo recital Thursday, March 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $20/$15.
Theatre
CAPILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTSTS 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.
KAY 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. Drought and Lie: An Iranian family drama Sunday, March 8 at 4 and 8 p.m. Tickets: $35-$55.
NORTH SHORE NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
225 East Second St., North Vancouver. A Magical Eve: Students of NSNH theatre and drama classes will present original short plays, music and sketch comedy with the theme of magic Friday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. Admission by donation.
Dance
CENTENNNNIAL THEATRE
2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Amadeus: Ballet Victoria will perform Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $33.50/$28/$23/$15.
KAY MEEK CENTRE
1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com 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.
Clubs and pubs
HUGO'S RESTAURANT
5775 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-281-2111 Live Music: Every Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Schedule: Feb. 27, flamenco music with dance performance; Feb. 28, John Pippus, folk; March 7, Brian DenHurtog and Jill Russell, folk duo; March 14, Jana Seale, solo soulful songstress; March 21, Crown and Anchor, youth folk/rock band; March 27, flamenco dancers; and March 28, Alan James Review, classic rock trio.
Open Mic Jam: Every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Other events
BOSA THEATRE
Capilano University, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. International Women's Day: The Women's and Gender Studies department will present three films followed by question and answer sessions in recognition of this day Thursday, March 5. The Boxing Girls of Kabul will show 10:-11:15 a.m.; It's a Girl: The Three Deadliest Words in the World will show 1-2:30 p.m. and Who Does She Think She Is 3-5 p.m. Free. Info: capilanou.ca/womens-studies/.
LYNNNN VALLEY LIBRARY
1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca SFU Philosopher's Café: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Peter Williams Tuesday, March 31, 7-8:30 p.m. Topic: A reflection on the role of winter in Canadian leisure society. Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
PARKGATE LIBRARY
3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. 604-929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca Movie Night at Your Library: The Hundred-Foot Journey will be screened Friday, March 27, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required.
THE RUDOLF STEINER CENTRE
3743 Delbrook Plaza, North Vancouver.
Our Healing Journey: A 50-minute documentary that follows the original chief and council of the Chipweyan Dene First Nation community and documents the outcome of their decision to pass a bylaw that made it mandatory for leaders to enter treatment for drugs and alcohol abuse Friday, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 778-885-3415 or [email protected].
WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
1950 Marine Dr., West
Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Artists Confidential: A behind-the-scenes interview with Rick Miller, writer, director and star of Boom, a show that documents the images, music, culture and politics that shaped the Baby Boom generation Sunday, March 1 at 1:30 p.m. Jazz Talks: Long-time CBC producer Neil Ritchie will host talks Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Schedule: March 3, Shirley Horne and Keith Jarrett; and March 10, Duke Ellington.
Music in Hollywood: Join composer Michael Conway Baker for his series on music in the movies Thursday, March 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Guest violinist Christine Lin will perform. SFU Philosopher's Café: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, March 20 at 10:30 a.m. Topic: What are your thoughts and gut feelings about intuition? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
Compiled by Debbie Caldwell
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