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ARTEMIS GALLERY 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 778-233-9805 artemisgallery.ca Headwaters: Clancy Gibson's paintings that pay homage to Lynn Creek and Lynn Canyon will be on display until Oct. 25.

ARTEMIS GALLERY 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 778-233-9805 artemisgallery.ca Headwaters: Clancy Gibson's paintings that pay homage to Lynn Creek and Lynn Canyon will be on display until Oct. 25.

ARTS IN VIEW ON LONSDALE BlueShore Financial, 1250 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.

Water: An exhibition showcasing artwork from local artist Anne Griffiths as well as artists from the First Nations will be on display until Dec. 31.

CAROUN ART GALLERY 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.778-372-0765 caroun.net Six-Year Art Show: A celebration of shows with 50 works by 50 artists will run until Oct. 28.

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 Perceptually Uniform: Artist Mark Ollinger shares his sculptural work until Jan. 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 Pushing Boundaries: A biennial exhibition highlighting emerging and professional First Nations' artists will run until Nov. 14.

Call for Artists: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council seeks visual artists to participate in the Art Rental Programme and will hold a jury day Sunday, Oct. 18. Work may be dropped off between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. and artists must return between 2 and 3 p.m. for results.

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 photographer Jules Stirling and 3D mixed media by artist Christine Hood until Nov. 3.

DISTRICT LIBRARY GALLERY 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. nvartscouncil.ca The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of paintings by Lorn Curry titled From Palate to Palette - The Contemporary Food Still Life until Dec. 1.

FERRY BUILDING GALLERY 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Song of the Earth: Sculptured ceramics by jewelry designer and artist Karl H. Stittgen will be on display until Oct. 18.

Jurors' Choice: A mixed media exhibition with various artists will run from Oct. 20 to Nov. 8. Opening reception: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, Oct. 24, 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] At What Cost? An exhibition guest curated by Hilary Letwin that explores the theme of environment, and its impact on Canadian artists will run until April 16, 2016. Artist for Kids Edition: An exhibition entitled Olives by Victor Cicansky will be released Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7-9 p.m. Artist talk: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 3-4 p.m.

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]

KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Art Display: Prints by nature and landscape photographer Mark Daly will be shown until Oct. 31.

MAISON MUSÉE ROEDDE HOUSE MUSEUM 1415 Barclay St., Vancouver. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. 604-684-7040 roeddehouse.org Souvenirs of Howe Sound: An exhibition on the history of local tourism will run until Nov. 1. Admission: $5.

NORTH VANCOUVER COMMUNITY HISTORY CENTRE 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-990-3700 x8016 nvma.ca

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.

PARK TILFORD GARDENS 333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver.

PRESENTATION HOUSE GALLERY 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-986-1351 presentationhousegallery.org BC Almanac(h) C-B:

Photographs, film, mixed media works and ephemera that features Almanac artists will run until Nov. 29.

RON ANDREWS COMMUNITY SPACE 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Nature Translated: Paintings with subjects of nature by Janna Kumi and ceramic sculptures of birds by Greg Kawczynski will be on display until Oct. 25. Form and Fantasy: Pastel and watercolour pieces by Valerie Wilson, ceramic vessels by Margaret Scott and ceramic decorative objects by Lee Johnson will be on display from Oct. 25 to Dec. 6.

SEYMOUR ART GALLERY 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com 30 Years: Textiles artist Ruth Scheuing will show her work in celebration of the gallery's 30th anniversary until Oct. 24. Art Party: A fundraising exhibition to support Seymour Art Gallery with original artwork for sale for $100-$300 by 40 established and emerging artists Oct.28-Nov. 15. Opening party: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 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 Hajni Yosifov: The artist's recent body of work representing a conversation between stillness and passion will run until Nov. 1.

WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca In the Gallery: An exhibition that demonstrates the wide variety of media, styles and approaches used by West Vancouver School District art teachers in the creation of their own work will run until Oct. 19. Celebrating 65 Years: Explore the history of the library Oct. 22-Nov. 22.

WEST 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: Large floral paintings by artist K. Sally Willcock will be on display until Oct. 17.

WEST VANCOUVER MUSEUM 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-925-7295 westvancouvermuseum.ca Finding a Voice: The art of Norman Tait which includes carvings, jewelry, prints and photographs will be on display until Dec. 5. Curator's talk: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2 p.m.

YEATS STUDIO GALLERY 2402 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 778-279-8777 craigyeats.com

ConcertsCAPILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/Cap Jazz - Convergence II: Capilano jazz students and faculty with Adanu Habobo will perform a show combining African music and dance as well as new musical forms Sunday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20.

CAULFEILD COVE HALL4773 South Piccadilly Rd., West Vancouver. 604-812-7411 caulfeildcovehall.ca

Voices in the Woods: Songwriter, cellist and guitarist Mich Mcmanus will perform a benefit concert with proceeds benefitting St. James Music Academy Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20.

CENTENNIAL THEATRE 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com North Shore Classics - Impressionist Masterworks: Pianist Angela Cheng will perform a program conducted by Darrell Ang Monday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. Admission: $28-$42. Tickets: 604-876-3434. How Can I Keep From Singing: A tribute to Eva Cassidy with vocalists Cayla Brooke and Tom Pickett accompanied by a four-piece band Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $34/$28.

Murray McLauchlan, singer/songwriter will perform Sunday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $45.

DEEP COVE COFFEE HOUSE Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. 604-363-5370 [email protected] Tom Rawson and Ellen van der Hoeven will perform acoustic folk music with stories and user-friendly songs Friday, Oct. 16 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.

KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Ambleside Orchestra Opening Season: A gala fundraising concert featuring 13-year-old pianist Augustin Wright Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. with a wine reception at 6:45 p.m. All funds raised will support the orchestra's youth scholarships and development programs. Tickets: $22. Musically Speaking: Salsa baroque with Ensemble Caprice Friday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $20.

North Shore Rescue Benefit Concert: The Sea to Sky Wind Ensemble and the Jazz Connexion will present an afternoon of Halloween inspired pieces to raise money and awareness for North Shore Rescue Saturday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

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 playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Schedule: Oct. 16, Dave Hartney (country); Oct. 23, Blake Havard (rock guitar); and Oct. 30, Halloween party with magician Joel Eddington. Admission: $10 at the door. Info: fnlnorthvan.com.

MAPLEWOOD FARM 405 Seymour River Place, North Vancouver. Maplewood Farm Session: Acoustic entertainment will be performed by James Gray, a folk-country artist at this first-ever event Saturday, Oct. 17, 7-9 p.m. Admission: $10 (18+ event). Tickets: 604-985-3276 or [email protected].

SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca CD Release Concert: The Kristian Braathen Trio with Miles Black on the piano, Jodi Proznick on acoustic bass and Kristian Braathen on drums will perform Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $25/$20/$15. Tickets: [email protected]. Classical Concert Series:

Pianists Michael Aston and Michael Conway Baker will explore how composers pay musical tribute to each other Thursday, Oct. 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tickets: $20/$15.

Classical Concert Series - Remembrance: Violinist Yuri Zaidenberg and pianist Boris Konovalov will perform music that reflects the bravery and sacrifice of wartime and revolution as well as the joy of victory Thursday, Oct. 29, 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: The High Bar Gang will perform a unique interpretation of gospel, bluegrass and Appalachian folk songs Oct. 23, 7:30-8:45 p.m.

WEST VANCOUVER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2893 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-926-1812 VCC Big Band will stage a benefit concert Sunday, Oct. 18, 2-3:30 p.m. All funds raised will go to North Shore Crisis Services Society to aid women and children who are abused. Admission: $15/$10. Tickets: 604-786-3741.

TheatreCAPILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/Cap Theatre: The Rocky Horror Show will be performed by Exit 22 Productions Oct. 16 and 17 at 7:30 and 11 p.m. Tickets: $22/$15/$10.

DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-929-3200 deepcovestage.com Are You Sure?: A mixture of comedy and suspense Oct. 16, 17 and 21-24 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

PRESENTATION HOUSE THEATRE 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org I Wish: An exploration of themes of poverty and immigration through the voices and dreams of youth Oct. 16, 1 and 7 p.m. and Oct. 17 and 18, 1 and 4 p.m. For ages eight-14. Tickets: $15.

Snapshots - A Musical Scrapbook: A couple relives the memories of their past selves captured in snapshots Oct. 28-Nov. 8, Wednesdays-Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets: $20-$36.

THEATRE AT HENDRY HALL 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers.ca The Mystery Plays: A ghostly Halloween thriller Oct. 22 (preview), Oct. 23, 24, 28-31 and Nov. 4-7 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

Other events

CENTENNIAL THEATRE 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival will present a screening of Reel Rock 10 Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17/$15.

FERRY BUILDING GALLERY 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Women Artists Through History: Trace the rise of women artists from the Renaissance to present day Mondays, Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2 and 9, 7-9 p.m. Fee: $55 for all four lectures or $15 drop-in.

Celebrating French Impressionism: An exploration of impressionism and post-impressionist paintings Wednesday, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4, 7-9 p.m. Fee: $25 for both lectures or $15 drop-in.

INDIGO BOOKS Park Royal South, West Vancouver. Author Meet and Greet: Meet playwright and author Caitlin Hicks as she signs copies of her debut novel A Theory of Expanded Love Saturday, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m.

INDIGO BOOKS 1025 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Author Meet and Greet: Meet playwright and author Caitlin Hicks as she signs copies of her debut novel A Theory of Expanded Love Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m.

KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Doxa Documentary Film Festival: Mother's Wish will be screened Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $12.

PARK TILFORD CINEPLEX ODEON THEATRE 200-333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver. The North Shore International Film Series: Jimmy's Hall will be screened Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. nvartscouncil.ca/events/north-shore-international-film-series

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.

- compiled by Debbie Caldwell.

Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].