GalleriesArts in View on Lonsdalale BlueShore Financial, 1250 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Physical Splendour: Oils on canvas or linen by Andrea Klann and pottery by Vincent Massey are currently on display.
Caroun Art Gallallallery 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.778-372-0765 caroun.net A Norouz Jewelry Sale will take place until March 28.
Centennialal Theatre Lobby Gallallallery 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 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 Gallallallery 141 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca Spring Blossoms: Works by textile artist Catherine Nicholls will be on display until May 11. Artist talk: Tuesday, March 24, 12:15 p.m. cityScaScaScape 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 until April 11. he 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.
District Foyer Gallallallery 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. North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present landscape paintings by Cath Hughes and metal robot sculptures made from up-cycled materials by Lynne Fahnestalk April 1-May 26.
Ferry Building Gallallallery 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com 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 until March 29.
Illuminating Landscapes: An exhibition featuring artists Hans Breuer, Ursula Medley and Angus Simpson will run from March 31 to April 19. Opening reception: Tuesday, March 31, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, April 4, 2-3 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] Accidentally on Purpose Accidental compositions and fragmented paintings by Ross Penhall will be on display until May 2. Closing party and fundraiser: Saturday, May 2, 7:30-10 p.m. Gallery Tours: Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Registration required.
Il Museo Gallery Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan St., Vancouver. Mended: A travelling exhibition of contemporary textile art featuring the work of 25 B.C. textile artists will run until May 15.
Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery301-1467 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.
N orth 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 Museum 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.
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 will run until April 5.
Presentation House Satellite Gallery 560 Seymour St., Vancouver. Wednesday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. satellitegallery.ca Images That Speak: Innovative approaches to photography will be on display from April 3 to May 16. Opening reception: Thursday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. Tour and discussion with curator and artists: Friday, April 3 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Ron Andrews Community Space 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 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 until April 12.
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 until April 11. 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. 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 Journey Back in Time: Photo historian Dudley Booth will share prints from his collection until March 29. Cherry Blossoms - A Textile Translation: An exhibition of textiled art inspired by the cherry blossom March 31-April 19. Opening reception: Tuesday, March 31. 6-8 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 First Saturday Open Studios: Visit acrylic and watercolour artist Gabriele Maurus in her workspace April 4 from noon to 5 p.m. Info: firstsaturday.weebly.com/.
Vipond Studio 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 - 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 until April 27.
W est Vancouver Municipal Hall 750 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 Trouble in Paradise: Christos Dikeakos' recent series of photographs taken around his Penticton apple orchard will be on display
from March 25 to June 13. Opening reception: Tuesday, March 24, 7-9 p.m.
ConcertsCapilano 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. Free.
Cap Jazz: Trumpeter and composer Randy Brecker will perform with "A" Band and NiteCap Thursday, April 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.
CBC Studio 700 700 Hamilton St., Vancouver. Every Band for Itself - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Capilano University students will host a battle of the bands to showcase the emerging talent of six bands with each playing two songs Sunday, March 29, 7 p.m. Proceeds will go to Saint James Academy. Admission: $8. Tickets: northerntickets.com. centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Elvis and Friends: A performance with tributes to Elvis, Tom Jones, Jackie Wilson and Anne Murray Tuesday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $42.50.
Folk Duo Tower of Song will perform a creative tribute to Leonard Cohen with special guests Reid Jamieson and Carolyn Mill Friday, April 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $29.50/$25.
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 Yacht Clubub 4420 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Spring Fling: Celebrate spring and support art in the cove with a cabaret style performance Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. There will also be live and silent auctions. Admission: $25. Tickets: 604-924-1378 or the Seymour Art Gallery. Info: seymourartgallery.com.
Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-998-8563 [email protected] Music Meets Art - Musical Mornings in the Gallery: Trio Accord will perform Tuesday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the morning will begin with coffee and treats. A curated tour of the gallery will conclude the morning's performance. Admission: $10/$7.
Highlands United Church 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. The Ambleside Orchestra will present Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov Sadko, Op. 5 (a symphonic poem) and more Friday, March 27 at 8 p.m. Admission by a suggested donation of $20 for adults and $15 for youth. Info: amblesideorchestra.ca.
Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Cap Global Roots: Fado star Camané will perform accompanied by the guitarra portuguesa (a steel-strung 12-string guitar), double bass and acoustic guitar Friday, March 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $39/$33/$25. From Britain With Love: Amanda Wood will perform a uniquely feminine perspective of 60s era British music and it's influence on modern music today Thursday, April 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$15.
Pro Nova Ensemble will perform a 30th anniversary celebratory concert Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 604-921-9444 or [email protected]. ynn Valley Community Room
L 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: Trent Savage, March 20; New and Pre-owned Improv, March 27; Good Friday improvised take, April 3; and Brett Wildeman, April 10. Admission: $10. Tickets: 604-987-2114 or [email protected]. Info: fnlnorthvan.com.
Mount Seymour United Church 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.
Pro Nova Ensemble will perform a 30th anniversary celebratory gala concert Sunday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 604-921-9444 or [email protected].
Silk PuPurse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca
Classical Concert Series: Pianist Craig Addy will perform unique takes on classical music with improvisational elements and some audience participation Thursday, March 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $20/$15.
Classical Concert Series: Cellist Benjamin Louwersheimer will perform a concert of Bach and more Thursday, April 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $20/$15.
Classical Concert Series: Pianist Bogdan Dulu will perform Thursday, April 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $20/$15.
West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Friday Night Concert Series: Sweet Scarlet female a cappella ensemble will perform March 27, 7:30-8:45 p.m.
TheatreCapilano University Performing Arts Theatre 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/Cap Theatre: An Exit 22 production of The Secret Garden March 20, 21, 25-28 at 8 p.m. with matinees March 22 and 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/$15/$10.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-929-3200 deepcovestage.com The Butler Did It: A comedy thriller April 3, 4, 8-11 and 15-18 at 8 p.m. Admission: $18/$16.
Presentation House Theatre 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org Iceland: A tale about cold hard cash will run until March 29, Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets: $14-$28. Grandpa 'n Me: The story of a girl raised by her Grandpa during three stages of her life April 3 and 4 at 8 p.m. Admission: $15.
St. Andrew's United Church 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. 604-985-0408 st-andrews-united.ca Testament of a Naked Man - The Good News According to Mark: A dramatic interpretation of the life and death of Jesus Sunday,
March 22, 4-6 p.m. Admission by donation at the door.
Theatre at Hendry Hall 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers.ca Rabbit Hole: A drama about a life-shattering accident that turns a family's world upside down April 9 (preview, $10)-11, 15-18 and 22-25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
Waterfront Theatre 1412 Cartwright St., Vancouver. Shakespearean Rhapsody: Carousel Theatre for Young People will perform until March 29 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission: $35/$29/$18. Tickets: 604-685-6217 or tickets.carouseltheatre.ca
Clubs and pubs D eep Cove Brewery 170-2270 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. deepcovecraft.com Dino DiNicolo will perform a solo show Friday, March 20 and April 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Hugo's Restaurant 5775 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-281-2111 Live Music: Every Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Schedule: 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.
Mist Ultra Bar 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. 604-926-2326 DJs spin classic dance music from the '80s, '90s and today.
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.
Sailor Hagar's Brew Pub 235 West First St., North Vancouver. 604-984-3087 Live Music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
The Village Taphouse 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 Chapters Books Park Royal South, West Vancouver.
Book Signing: Children's book author and illustrator Jennifer Sara Harrington will be signing her book Spirit Bear Sunday, March 22 from noon to 2 p.m. with a reading at 1 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 The Ultimate Traveller: A travel talk accompanied by photographs with world traveller Peter Langer on exploring Peru on a photo safari Wednesday, March 25, 7-9 p.m. Fee: $15. Registration: 604-925-7270. Networking Salon - Artist Idea Party: An interactive brainstorming workshop Wednesday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Fee: $8 for drop-ins and free for members.
The Lost Heritage of Iraq and Syria: Travel photographer Peter Langer will show his two new multi-image video presentations: The Vanished Heritage of Iraq and The Vanished Heritage of Syria Thursday, April 9 at 7 p.m. Admission: $15.
Lynn Valley Library 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca Movie Night at Your Library: Gone Girl will be screened Monday, March 30, 6-8:30 p.m. Registration required.
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.
North Vancouver City Library 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. 604-998-3450 nvcl.ca Local Author Series: An evening with authors Leanne Prain and Pashsa Parvaneh Hashemi Wednesday, March 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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.
Park Tilford 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. Mr. Turner will show Wednesday, April 1 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil.ca/events/north-shore-international-film-series.
Presentation House Theatre 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org Film Screening - On the Line: The story of two adventurers who make a 2,400 kilometre human-powered journey to discover the stories of people, land and wilderness threatened by a proposed oil pipeline will be shown Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. Admission by donation. Tickets: onthelinefilm.eventbrite.ca.
Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca 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 Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca 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. Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].
