Galleries
Artemis 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.
Artsts 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 Spring Group Exhibition: A group painting, calligraphy and photographs will be on display from May 1 to 14. Opening reception: Thursday, May 7, 4-8 p.m.
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.
cityScacape Commmmunity 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 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 public is invited to use #capturenorthshore on Instagram and Twitter to post pictures of their favourite spots on the North Shore. As part of the exhibition, a free photography walking tour with exhibiting artist Mike Wakefield will take place Thursday, May 7, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required.
Art Rental Salon: An ongoing art rental programme with a variety of original artwork available ranging from $10 to $40 per month.
Diststrictct 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. 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.
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
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.
Hugo's Restastastaurant 5775 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-281-2111 May is Art Month: Fine art will be exhibited Fridays at 7 p.m. Schedule: May 1, Jeff Dywelska and Kamila Grygorczyk; May 8, Amanda and Lauren Elms; May 22, Drew Eilers; and May 29, Nicola Stilwell.
I l 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.
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.
P resentattattation House Satatellite 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.
R on Andrews Commmmunity Spacace 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.
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 Artsts 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.
Visual Spacace 3352 Dunbar St., Vancouver. 604-559-0576 visualspace.ca Brand New Work: Lil Chrzan's landscape paintings will be on display May 7-11.
Opening: Thursday, May 7, 6-8 p.m.
Westst Vancouver Commmmunity 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.
Westst Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca In the Gallery - BOOKtopia: A teen art exhibit by West Vancouver secondary students will run from May 1 to 31.
Westst Vancouver Municipal HaHall 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.
Westst 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.
ConcertsCapilano University Performing Artsts Theatatre 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/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.
Caulfeild Cove HaHall 4773 South Piccadilly Rd., West Vancouver. 604-812-
7411 caulfeildcovehall.ca Wednesday at Ernies, a 13-piece RB band, will perform music from the '70s, '80s and '90s as a finale to Caulfeild May Day Saturday, May 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $28.
Centennial Theatatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Symphonic Sounds: The WVYB Symphonic Strings, Symphonic Band and Symphony Orchestra will perform Tuesday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $21/$16.
Deep 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.
Highlands United Church 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 Commmmunity 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: 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.
Lynn Valley Library 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca Live Entertainment: The North Vancouver Community Band will perform Wednesday, May 6, 7-8 p.m. Registration required.
Mount Seymour United Church 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].
PaPar kgatgatgate Library 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. 604-929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca 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 Artsts Centre 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca 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.
St. DavDavDavid's United Church1525 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.
Westst Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Music in Hollywood: Augustin Wright, a 12-year-old local piano prodigy will play Chopin with Michael Conway Baker Thursday, May 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Westst Vancouver United Church 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver.
One Dream: The 60-member British Columbia Boys Choir will perform Sunday, May 3 at 2:30 p.m. Admission in advance: $24/$12. At the door: $28/$16. Tickets: 1-888-909-8282 or bcboyschoir.org. Songs From the Heart: Pandora's Vox and Espiritu Vocal Ensemble will perform a Mother's Day concert featuring songs of love and celebration Sunday, May 10, 2-4:30 p.m. A tea with goodies will follow. Admission: $30/$26/$15. Tickets: 604-922-2513 or pandorasvox.ca.
Theatre Centennial Theatatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com A Play, a Pie and a Pint: Motus O dance theatre troupe will perform Wednesday, May 6 at 1 p.m. The performance will be followed by a meat or veggie pie and a beverage. Tickets: $20.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatatre 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-929-9456 firstimpressionstheatre.com Scotland Road: A mystery wrapped in a legend Wednesdays-Saturdays, May 14-23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
KaKa y 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 May 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. with a matinee May 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/$20/$15.
Presentattattation House Theatatre 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org 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. H.M.S. Pinafore: North Shore Light Opera Society will perform this Gilbert and Sullivan classic May 14-30, Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. with matinees Sundays at 3 p.m. May 14 will be a preview and there will be a special singalong Wednesday, May 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $10-$30.
DanceCentennial Theatatre 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.
Pro Arte Centre Gala: An evening of dance by Pro Arte's CatchingART and upper school
programs Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20.
Clubs and pubs ean Around The World Coffffees/Beans on Lonsdale B 1802 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m. 604-985-2326
Bluhouse Market and Cafafe 4342 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-838-0948 Open Mic Night: Musicians will perform Saturday, May 16, 5:30-9 p.m. Free. Interested performers can contact Bluhouse on Facebook.
Casaasaasa Novava Cafafé 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2223 [email protected]
Deep Cove Brewers and diststillers 170-2270 Dollarton Hwy., North Vancouver. deepcovecraft.com
Electctric Owl 928 Main St., Vancouver. 604-558-0928
Finch and BaBarley 250 East First St., North Vancouver. finchandbarley.com Live Music: Every Saturday, 7-9 p.m. Schedule: May 2, Leslie Harris (jazz duo); May 9, Brian Denhertog and Jill Russell (folk duo, flutist); May 16, Date night music with Mark Coghlan; May 23, Atkinson Brothers (uptempo folk duo): and May 30, Runaway Wagon (guitar and violin protege duo). Open Mic Jam: Every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Jacack Lonsdale's Pub 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. 604-986-7333
Mistst Ultra BaBar 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. 604-926-2326 DJs spin classic dance music from the '80s, '90s and today.
NaNar rows Pub 1979 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver.
Queens Crossss Pub 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. queenscross.com Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 8-11 p.m.
The RavRavRaven Pub 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. theravenpub.com
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.
Ruststy 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.
Two Lions Public House 2601 Westview Dr., North Vancouver. Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Wednesday, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
The Villagage Taphouse The Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver. 604-922- 8882.Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 8-11 p.m.
WavWavWaves Coffffee 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 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.
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 May 4 and 11, 7-9 p.m. Fee: $15 drop-in per lecture.
I ndigo Books Park Royal South, West Vancouver. Author Signing Event: Stephen Foley will sign copies of his book titled Ooh-La-la Land about escapades on the French Riviera Sunday, May 3 from noon to 4 p.m.
Indigo Books 1025 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Author Signing Event: Stephen Foley will sign copies of his book titled Ooh-La-la Land about escapades on the French Riviera Saturday, May 2 from noon to 4 p.m.
Lynn Valley Library 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca Book Launch: Anne Marie Evers will give a talk and be signing her new book 70 Ways to Cope with Chemo and Other Medical Treatments Wednesday, May 13, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration required. Book Launch: Bayan Azizi will talk about his book Me, Myself and My Brain Tumour: Memoirs of a Pediatric Brain Cancer Survivor Wednesday, May 20, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required.
Tilford Cineplex Odeon Theatatre
PaPar 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. Phoenix will be screened Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil.ca/events/north-shore-international-film-series.
Westst Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Monday Night Movie: The Grand Seduction will be screened May 4 and Pride will show May 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Artist's Confidential: An
intimate behind the scenes discussion with Tracey Power, creator of Miss Shakespeare and J. Caesar, two upcoming productions at Kay Meek Thursday, May 14, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].
