GalleriesArtemis Gallery 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 778-233-9805 artemisgallery.ca Radix: Sculptures by Bill Stewart and photography by Shannon Browne will be on display until May 3.
Arts in View on Lonsdale 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 Gallery 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.778-372-0765 caroun.net
Centennial Theatatre Lobby Gallery 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 Gallery 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.
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
Captured Photography Festival - You Are Here: Local photographers will share images that celebrate the people, architecture and land of the North Shore until May 16.
The Gift Box: Buy local from two display cases dedicated to local artisans who specialize in high quality, handcrafted 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
Gallery582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. 604-762-4623, 778-997-9408 or coastalpatternsgallery.com
Districtct 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 landscape paintings by Cath Hughes and metal robot sculptures made from up-cycled materials by Lynne Fahnestalk until May 26.
Ferry Building Gallery 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Reflections - Coastal Canvas: Capilano University's IDEA program students will hold an exhibition depicting local scenes until May 3. Meet the artists: Saturday, April 25, 2-3 p.m.
Call for Entries for a juried exhibition to be held June 23-July 12 on the theme of innovative use of traditional and non-traditional art materials. Items can be dropped off Sunday, May 3, 9-11 a.m. at the Music Box, 1564 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver and picked up 2-3 p.m. the same day.
Peek-a-Boo: An exhibition of fabric, mixed media and photo-etching by Frankie Watt will run from May 5 to 24. Opening reception: Tuesday, May 5, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artist: Saturday, May 9, 2-3 p.m. Concept to creation demo: Sunday, May 24, 2-4 p.m.
Gallery Jones 1725 West Third St., Vancouver. 604-714-2216 galleryjones.com 100th Meridian: An exhibition of new work by photographer Danny Singer will be on display until May 23. Opening reception with artist in attendance: Saturday, April 25, 2-5 p.m.
Gordon Smithth 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. Minatures will be on sale for $100. Tickets: $35. Gallery Tours: Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Registration required.
Graffaffaffiti Co. Art StStudio 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Friday, 1:30-6:30 p.m. or by appointment. 604-980-1699 or [email protected]
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.
Park Royal Southth West Vancouver. Lighthouse Festival: Artwork by West Vancouver School District students will be on display until April 26.
Presentattattation House Gallery 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-986-1351 presentationhousegallery.org An Exhibition that features installations of film, slide projections and photographs by Tris Vonna-Mitchell will run until May 31.
Presentattattation House SatSatSatellite Gallery 560 Seymour St., Vancouver. Wednesday- Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. satellitegallery.ca Images That Speak: The most innovative approaches to photography today will be on display until May 16.
Ron Andrews Community SpacSpacSpacSpace 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Observing Croatia and Silent Beauty: Photographs from Croatia by Dennis Badgley and canvases of colourful landscapes by Roy Geronimo will be on display until June 7.
Seymour Art Gallery 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com Start With Art: An annual exhibition that aims to educate children and cultivate the love of art and art collecting will run until May 9. Artwork will be priced in a kid-friendly range and is only available for purchase by kids aged 16 and younger. Free drop-in art making session and puppet show: Sunday, April 26, 12:30 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 Random Strangers: Mixed media portraits of strangers that artist William Edmonds met through social media will be on display until May 10.
Sacred Quest: Watercolour paintings by Hiroshi Shimazaki will be accompanied by ruminations written by Philip L. Wagner from May 12 to 31. Opening reception: Tuesday, May 12, 6-8 p.m.
West Vancouver Community Centre 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
Annual Spring Art Show: The North Shore Artists Guild will host a sale with over 100 artists showing 450 paintings Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.-5 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 until April 27.
West Vancouver Municipapal Hall 750 17th St., West
Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604-925-7290 Art in the Hall: Watercolour paintings by Mong Yen will be on display until May 8.
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 until June 13.
Concerts Capapilano University Performing Arts Theatatre 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/Cap Global Roots: Singer/songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie will perform with her three-piece band Thursday, April 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.
Mystics and Lovers: The Laudate Singers and the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra will present a fusion of cultures and traditions Friday, May 8 at 8 p.m. Admission: $35/$30/$15. Tickets: 604-279-6814 or laudatesingers.com.
Centennial Theatatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Symphonic Sounds: The WVYB Symphonic Strings and Band will perform Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $21/$16.
D eep Cove Coffffee House Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. 604-363-5370 [email protected] Just Duets will perform Friday, May 8 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.
Highghlands United Churchch 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Times Are A-Changin': The Marcus Mosely Chorale will perform gospel music and peace songs Sunday, May 10, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Admission: $25/$20. Tickets: 604-770-0018 or themarcusmoselychorale.ca.
KaKay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com
Quartetto Gelato: A performance with an exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion and humour Sunday, May 10, 3 p.m. Admission: $39/$33/$25/$15.
Lynn Valley 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: William Shakespeare's Improv Musical, April 24; Andrew Wheeler, May 1; Magic and Mystery with Arnie the Carnie, May 8; and Brett Wildeman (folk musician), May 15. Admission: $10. Tickets: 604-987-2114 or [email protected]. Info: fnlnorthvan.com.
Mount Seymour United Churchch 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Canadian Highlights: The North Shore Chorus will perform a concert of Canadian choral music with songs from the true north, strong and free Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $20/$15/$5. Tickets: 604-985-2559 or [email protected].
Parkgatgatgate Library 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. 604-929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca Celebrate National Poetry Month: Sherwood Park school intermediate choir will present a selection of songs inspired by the Dr. Seuss classic My Many Coloured Days Thursday, April 30, 3-4
p.m. Augustin Wright, a 12-year-old local piano prodigy will play Chopin with Michael Conway Baker Saturday, May 9 at 1:30 p.m.
Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Classical Concert Series: Married piano duo Clare Yuan and Scott Meek will perform Thursday, April 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $20/$15.
Classical Concert Series: Pianist Rosa Hong will perform Thursday, May 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $20/$15.
Classical Concert Series - Honeysuckle Rose: Soprano Caitlin Beaupre, violinist Yuel Yawney and pianist Karen Lee-Morlang will perform serenades and romantic songs in a mix of classical music, musical theatre, cabaret and jazz Thursday, May 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $20/$15.
David's United Church
StSt. 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Concert in Honour of Mothers: St. David's United Church Choir, North Shore's Francophone choir "A Tout Choeur" and The West Vancouver Heritage Choir will be performing with guest musicians Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. Admission by donation with proceeds donated to the Fresh Start program for homeless women on the Downtown Eastside.
Stephen's Anglican Church
StSt. 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. 604-926-4381 Jazz Vespers: Guitarist, composer and arranger Henry Young will perform a program of rhythm and blues and jazz standards with his quartet Sunday, April 26 at 4 p.m. Admission: A $10 donation at the door will be appreciated.
West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Augustin Wright, a 12-year-old local piano prodigy will play Chopin with Michael Conway Baker Thursday, May 7 at 10:30 a.m.
West Vancouver United Churchch 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver. Time and Space: The Pacific Spirit Choir under the direction of Gerald van Wyck will perform choral music across the centuries and cultures Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $25/$20. Tickets: 604-922-9171 or pacificspiritchoir.com.
Songs From the Heart: Pandora's Vox and Espiritu Vocal Ensembles will perform a Mother's Day concert featuring songs of love and celebration Sunday, May 10, 2-4:30 p.m. Admission: $30/$26/$15. Tickets: 604-922-2513 or pandorasvox.ca.
TheatreKay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Sinners: A comedy about a hot-blooded minister's wife, her complicated extramarital love life and the murder of her unsuspecting husband April 24, 25, 29-May 2 at 8 p.m. with matinees April 25 and May 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/$20/$15.
Presentation House Theatatre 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org The Life Game with the North Van Mayors: Mayors Darrell Mussatto and Richard Walton will participate in an exposé of their personal lives by improv actors Wednesday, April 29, 7:30 p.m. Admission: $75.
Festival of Plays: The Theatre BC North Shore Zone will begin plays May 4 and run until May 9 at 8 p.m. There will be awards and a closing party following the last performance. Schedule: May 4, Rabbit Hole; May 5, Danny and the Deep Blue Sea; May 6, The Butler Did It; May 7, Grandpa 'n me; May 8, Grandkid; and May 9, Underpants and Celebrations. Tickets: $108 for a weekly pass or $20 per performance.
St. Martin's Hall 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. 604-767-0665 smpdramatics.com Treasure Island: A play adapted from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson April 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee April 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12/$7.
Theatre 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 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
Dance Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Cinderella: Coastal City Ballet will perform this classic Friday, May 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$22/$20. Dress rehearsal show available at 2 p.m. for groups of 10 or more ($10).
KaKa y Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Coredance Awards Ceremony and Gala: A showcase of dancers from all over the Lower Mainland Saturday, May 2, 6 p.m. There will also be performances by the Triple Threat winner and The Dance Initiative, with all styles of dance featured. Tickets: $25/$20.
Our Celtic Celebration: Dancers from the Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy will perform with live music from the North Shore Celtic Ensemble and others Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m. Tickets: $20/$17/$15. Extravadanza 2015: Students from North Shore Academy of Dancing will present a showcase revue featuring a wide range of age groups and genres Sunday, May 3, 7 p.m. Tickets: $$20/$18.
Clubs and pubs Hugo's Restataurant 5775 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-281-2111 Flamenco Dance Performance: Friday, April 24 at 7 p.m.
Live Music: Every Saturday, 7-9 p.m. Schedule: April 25, "HSB" Folk Trio.
May is Art Month: Fine art will be exhibited Fridays at 7 p.m. Schedule: May 1, Jeff Dywelska and Kamila Grygorczyk; May 8.
Red Lion BaBar 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.
Other events entennial Theatatre c 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Didn't See That Coming: Beverly Elliott's moving and funny collection of autobiographical stories May 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. and May 3 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $29.75/$26.75.
Chapthapthapthapters Books Park Royal South, West Vancouver.
Book Launch: Elinor Florence will be appearing with her new book Bird's Eye View, about a Canadian woman in uniform during the Second World War Saturday, April 25, 1-4 p.m. elinorflorence.com
Ferry Building Gallery 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com The Art of Baroque:
Illustrated lectures on Bernini's sculptures, Peter Paul Rubens' paintings and Baroque architecture with art historian Ivana Horacek April 27, May 4 and 11, 7-9 p.m. Fee: $40 for three nights if registered or $15 drop-in per lecture.
Networking Salon - Selling the Story Behind Your Art: An interactive seminar for artists on how to effectively sell the story behind their art and build a more powerful brand for their art business Wednesday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. Artists are asked to bring a notebook and pen. Drop-in: $8.
Northth Vancouver City Library 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. 604-998-3450 nvcl.ca A Feast of Poetry: Celebrate National Poetry Month with an evening featuring readings by five local poets Friday, April 24, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration required.
West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Movie Night: Chef will show Monday, April 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Authors in our Community: Novelist and screenwriter Pauline Le Bel will talk about her book Becoming Intimate with the Earth Wednesday, April 29, 7-8:30 p.m.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].
