Galleries ARGYLE AVENUE Between 14th and 17th Streets, West Vancouver. Harmony Arts Festival - Art Market: View and purchase one-of-a kind original works of art July 31 and Aug. 7, 2-9 p.m. and Aug. 1-3, 8 and 9, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Info: harmonyarts.ca.
ARTS IN VIEW ON LONSDALE BlueShore Financial, 1250 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Now Showing: Diana Zoe Coop's acrylic "Iris" painting series and Laura Murdoch's glass works will be on display until Sept. 25.
CAROUN ART GALLERY 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.778-372-0765 caroun.net Photography Exhibition: Mina Iranpour's work will be on display July 18-30. Opening reception: Saturday, July 18, 4-8 p.m.
CENTENNIAL THEATRE 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 Walking on the Land: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of shoes created from plants by Rebecca Graham until Aug. 24. Artist talk: Tuesday, July 21, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
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 Animal Farm: An exhibition of artworks
highlighting the heart and life of farm animals by 21 artists will be on display until Sept. 5. The 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 GALLERY 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30
a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca Art Exhibit: Works by painter and photographer Mauricio Villamil and origami by Joseph Wu will be on display from July 22 -Sept. 15.
DISTRICT LIBRARY GALLERY 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. nvartscouncil.ca The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of paintings by Yue Baoyu until Aug. 4.
FERRY BUILDING GALLERY 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery. com Shadows Fragments: An exhibition featuring photography and archival prints by George Dart and fibre and mixed media by Freda Pagani will run until July 29. Meet the artists: Saturday, July 18, 2-3 p.m. Harmony Arts Festival - 25 Years, 25 Artists: Special curated exhibition featuring the works of 25 local artists in a collaborative project July 31-Aug. 9 to commemorate the legacy of excellence in the arts. Info: harmonyarts.ca.
Harmony Arts Festival - Harmony and Discord: A group exhibition featuring mixed media works July 31-Aug. 9, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in the tent outside the Ferry Building Gallery. Opening reception: Friday, July 31, 6 p.m. Info: harmonyarts.ca.
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 info@smithfoundation. ca Progression of Form Fundraising Exhibition: A solo exhibition of works by Robert Davidson will run until Aug. 29.
Gallery Tours: Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Registration required.
GRAFFITI CO. ART STUDIO 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Friday, 1:30-6:30 p.m. or by appointment. 604-980-1699 or [email protected]
LIONS BAY ART GALLERY 350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay.
Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-921-7865 lionsbayartgallery.com Featuring established and upcoming artists.
LYNNMOUR ART STUDIO AND GALLERY 301-1467 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.
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 Eye to Eye: A selection of photographs from the collection of Claudia Beck and Andrew Gruft will be on display until July 26.
RON ANDREWS COMMUNITY SPACE 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Change of Focus/Black Tic-Tac-Toe: Clay creations in various techniques by Coralie Triance and abstract and figurative paintings by Antonio Dizon will be on display until July 19.
Near and Far-Inspiration from home and away: Landscape paintings by Christine Cowan, and 2D and 3D clay compositions by Estelle Liebenberg will be on display July 19-Sept. 6.
SEYMOUR ART GALLERY 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com Shift: Oil paintings by visual artist Barbra Edwards and sculptural felt making by fibre artist Fiona Duthie will be on display until Aug. 8. 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 From Darkness to Light: Painters Kristjana
Gunnars and Marlise Witschi will display their works until July 26.
VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN 5251 Oak St., Vancouver. Sculptors' Society of BC Summer Exhibition: Sculptures by local artists including Golshan Massah of North Vancouver will be on display from July 30 to Aug. 3. Opening reception: Thursday, July 30, 5:30 p.m.
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 5enses: Works by five North Shore women who share a deep enthusiasm for abstract art and freedom of the brush stroke will be on display until July 20.
In the Gallery - Harmony Arts Retropesctive: An exhibition that celebrates 25 years of Harmony Arts through the changing design styles that have evolved as the festival has grown will run from July 23 to Aug. 24.
WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-925-7295 westvancouvermuseum.ca From the Inside Out - Integrating Art and Architecture on the West Coast: An exhibition that examines the legacy of several influential artists and architects by showcasing their projects will run until Aug. 29.
Concerts BLUEDOG GUITARS 16-728 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Mini Concert: Singer/songwriter Martyn Joseph will hold a small concert, songwriting workshop and question and answer session Thursday, July 23, 7-10 p.m. Admission: $25. Tickets: 604-971-2893.
CATES PARK 4000-block Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver. Concerts in Cates: Free outdoor concerts Saturdays until Aug. 22, 4-7 p.m. Each concert will feature three local bands and the final concert will showcase nine singer/songwriters.
CIVIC PLAZA 14th Street and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver. Rup Sidhu, artist and musician will perform groove oriented hip hop beats to contemporary fusions of classical ragas Thursday, July 23, 6-8 p.m.
EDGEMONT VILLAGE 3000-block Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Summer Concert Series 2015: All concerts will run from 7 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and may be cancelled in the event of rain. Schedule: July 17, Smith and Jones (country); July 24, Pernell Reichert Band (art folk); and July 31, The Bobcats (classic rock). Info: northvanrec.com/publications-and-resources/community-concerts.aspx.
GARDEN STAGE Millennium Park, foot of 15th Street, West Vancouver. Harmony Arts Festival - Garden Concerts: Free daily outdoor performances. July 31 schedule: 5:45 p.m., David Graff and the Continental Grifters; 8:45 p.m., The Fab Fourever-Beatles Tribute. Aug. 1 schedule: 1 p.m., Payton Rector; 2:15 p.m., The Bottom Shelf Bourbon Trio; 3:30 p.m., Sweet Scarlet; 5:45 p.m., Adam Woodall Band; and 8:45 p.m., The Unified. Aug. 2 schedule: 1 p.m., Michelle Joly; 2:15 p.m., Nat Jay; 3:30 p.m., The Reid Jamieson Band; 5:45 p.m. Babe Gurr; and 8:45 p.m., Coco Jafro. Aug. 3 schedule: 1 p.m., The Land of Deborah; 2:15 p.m., Blake Havard; 3:30 p.m., Blackberry Wood; 5:45 p.m., Gary Comeau and the Voodoo All Stars; and 8:45 p.m., Madeline Merlo. Aug. 4 schedule: 12:30 p.m., The Hot Mammas; 5:45 p.m., Twin Kennedy; and 8:45 p.m., Jim Byrnes. Aug. 5 schedule: 1:30 p.m., Incanto (Opera Arias); 5:45 p.m., Dawn Pemberton; and 8:45 p.m., The Whiskeydicks. Aug. 6 schedule: 12:30 p.m., Slipped Disc; 5:45 p.m., Honest Woods Band; and 8:45 p.m., Side One. Info: harmonyarts.ca.
LONSDALE QUAY 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. lonsdalequay.com SummerFest 2015: Free live concerts featuring a different music genre each week Sundays and holidays, 1-3 p.m. with an additional concert Aug. 3, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Schedule: July 19, Company B (jazz); July 27, Coco Jafro (Afro-Latin soul band); Aug. 2, Fairfield Music Showcase (children music group); Aug. 3, Robyn and Ryleigh (folk-pop duo); Sherra Kelly and Michael (acoustic, folk, pop); Aug. 9, Bobs Lolo (kid's entertainers); Aug. 16, Steve Elliot as Elvis (American classic); Aug. 23, Apollo's Crush (RB, dance and funk); Aug. 30, The Emily Chambers Band (RB, blues, acoustic).
LYNN VALLEY VILLAGE PLAZA Lynn Valley Road and Mountain Highway, North Vancouver.
Summer Concert Series 2015: All concerts will run from 7 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and may be cancelled in the event of rain. Schedule: July 17, Rich Hope (country soul); July 24, Robyn and Ryleigh (country); July 31, Terminal Station (blues rock); Aug. 7, The Dynamics (classic Motown); Aug. 14, Gastown Riot (50s rock); Aug. 21, Hot Lucy (rock); and Aug. 28, Adam Woodall Band (folk rock). Info: northvanrec.com/publications-and-resources/community-concerts.aspx. The Hot Mamma's will sing harmony to the music of the Boswell Sisters, Andrews
Sisters, 60s Motown and more Wednesday, July 22, 6-8 p.m. Music Madness: Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a mini showcase of popular music performed by local youth bands July 29, 6-8 p.m.
PANORAMA PARK Deep Cove, North Vancouver. Summer Concert Series 2015: All concerts will run from 7 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and may be cancelled in the event of rain. Schedule: Aug. 7, Mazacote (Latin dance); Aug. 14, The Daytrippers (Beatles tribute); Aug. 21, Mostly Marley (reggae); and Aug. 28, Steel Toe Boots (country). Info: northvanrec.com/publications-and-resources/community-concerts.aspx.
PARK ROYAL SHOPPING CENTRE Park Royal South, West Vancouver. shopparkroyal. com The Summer Music Lounge: Saturdays and holidays, 1-5 p.m. and Sundays 1-3 p.m.at The Village, and weekends and holidays, 1-5 p.m. at The Plaza until Sept. 6, featuring a variety of live musical entertainment.
PARKGATE PLAZA 3650 Mt. Seymour Pkwy., North Vancouver Music Madness: Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a mini showcase of popular music performed by some local youth bands July 28, 6-8 p.m.
PEMBERTON Pemberton Music Festival: Six seperate performing areas with 100 performances until July 19 near the foot of Mt. Currie. Info: pembertonmusicfestival. com.
SHIPBUILDERS' SQUARE Wallace Mews Road and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver.
Summer Sessions: A concert series on Saturdays with a support act from 7 to 8 p.m. and a headliner act from 8 to 10 p.m. Schedule: July 18, Alma Chevere (Latin and soul); July 25, Chin Injeti (jazz and soul); Aug. 1, Souled Out (soul and disco funk); Aug. 8, Mostly Marley (reggae); Aug. 15, Persons of Interest (Irish); Aug. 22, David James and Big River (Johnny Cash tribute); and Aug. 29, The Boom Booms (party Brazilian and rock). Info: cnv.org/summersessionslineup.
SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Jazz Waves: An all-star line up of musicians playing everything from RB, gospel to blues, Latin jazz and more until July 25 at 7:30 p.m. Schedule: July 18, singer/songwriter Miranda Di Perno; July 23, singer Amanda Wood; and July 25, gospel singers The Sojourners. Tickets: $20 each or $110 for six concerts.
Classical Concert Series: The Rio Samaya Band will perform a fusion of flamenco, Spanish, South American and English folk music alongside reggae and rumba Thursday, Aug. 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $20/$15.
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH 220 West Eighth St., North Vancouver. Blueridge International Chamber Music Festival: A series of concerts that will include composer in residence Jordan Nobles from July 18 to Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. Schedule: July 18, Written in the Stars; July 25, Circular Reasoning and Aug. 1, From Here to Eternity. Admission: $20/$10. Festival passes: $50/$25. Tickets: brownpapertickets. com/profile/1126156. Info: blueridge.chamber@gmail. com or 604-779-6737.
ST. MARK'S ANGLICAN CHURCH 1805 Larch St., Vancouver. Blueridge International Chamber Music Festival: A series of concerts that will include composer in residence Jordan Nobles from July 22-29 at 7 p.m. Schedule: July 22, Written in the Stars; July 24, Circular Reasoning and July 29, From Here to Eternity. Admission: $20/$10. Festival passes: $50/$25. Tickets: brownpapertickets. com/profile/1126156. Info: blueridge.chamber@gmail. com or 604-779-6737.
WATERFRONT PARK North Vancouver.
Carribean Days Festival: Live music and entertainment July 25-26 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Multicultural Street Parade July 25, 10 a.m. beginning at Lonsdale and 13th. Art show July 25 noon-9 p.m. and July 26 noon-5 p.m. Info: caribbeandays.ca
WEST VANCOUVER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STAGE John Lawson Park, foot of 16th Street, West Vancouver. Harmony Arts Festival - Sunset Concert Series: Free nightly outdoor performances at 7:30 p.m. Schedule: July 31, Me and Mae; Aug. 1, The Paperboys; Aug. 2, Winsome Kind; Aug. 3, Roy Forbes; Aug. 4, Highbar Gang; Aug. 5, The Boom Booms; Aug. 6, Mazacote; Aug. 7, John Reischman and The Jaybirds; Aug. 8, En Karma; and Aug. 9, Bobby Bruce's Nearly Neil and The Solitary Band. Info: harmonyarts.ca.
Theatre JOHN LAWSON PARK Foot of 16th Street, West Vancouver.
Harmony Arts Festival - The Kay Meek Centre Youth Conservatory: A special showcase performance of songs and excerpts from Fame and Shrek Saturday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m.
Clubs and pubs BEAN AROUND THE WORLD COFFEES/BEANS ON LONSDALE 1802 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-985-2326 Live Music every Thursday, 8 p.m.
HUGO'S RESTAURANT 5775 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-281-2111 Live Music every Saturday 7-9 p.m. Schedule: July 18, Alan James Review (classic rock); July 25, Leslie Harris Duo (jazz); and Aug. 1, Lotus BC (folk/rock). Open Mic Jam every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
JACK LONSDALE'S PUB 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-986-7333 Live Music: Every Friday and Saturday at 9 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.
QUEENS CROSS PUB 2989 Lonsdale Ave.,
North Vancouver. queenscross.com Adam Woodall will perform acoustic music every Sunday, 8-11 p.m.
RED LION BAR GRILL 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. 604-926-8838 Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty will perform every Friday and Saturday starting at 7 p.m.
RUSTY GULL 175 East First St., North Vancouver.
Live Music Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley will perform every Sunday, 7 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.
TWO LIONS PUBLIC HOUSE 2601 Westview Dr., North Vancouver.
Adam Woodall will perform acoustic music every Wednesday, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
THE VILLAGE TAPHOUSE The Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver. 604-922-8882.
Adam Woodall will perform acoustic music every Thursday, 8-11 p.m.
Other events CAPILANO LIBRARY 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.ca Now Playing at the Library: The Karate Kid will show Saturday, July 25, 2-4:30 p.m. Registration required.
CIVIC PLAZA 14th Street and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver. Family Movie Nights: Bring a blanket or picnic chairs for free outdoor family-friendly movies. Schedule: July 24, 9:15 p.m., Frozen; Aug. 7, 9 p.m., Big Hero 6; and Aug. 21, 8:30 p.m., Finding Nemo. Info: nvcl.ca.
DELBROOK PARK West Queens Road and Delbrook Avenue, North Vancouver.
Outdoor Movie Night: Re/Max Rossetti Realty will host a screening of Frozen on a giant inflatable screen Thursday, July 23 starting at 8:45 p.m. Attendance is by donation of food items in support of the Harvest Project.
JOHN LAWSON PARK Foot of 16th Street, West Vancouver.
Harmony Arts Festival - Cinema in the Park: An outdoor movie experience at 9 p.m. Schedule: July 31, Mamma Mia!; Aug. 1, The Princess Bride; Aug. 2, Big Hero 6; Aug. 3, Skyfall; Aug. 4, Casablanca; Aug. 5, Back to the Future; Aug. 6, The Theory of Everything; Aug. 7, Dirty Dancing; and Aug. 8, The Sandlot. Info: harmonyarts.ca.
PARKGATE LIBRARY 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver. 604-929-3727 x8166 nvdpl.ca Now Playing at the Library: Annie will be screened Friday, July 24, and Chappie will show Friday, July 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Registration required.
SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Songs and Stories: Composer Michael Conway Baker will share showbiz, 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 Monday Movie Night: Movies will be screened Mondays, 6:30-9 p.m. Schedule: July 20, Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and July 27, Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
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