ConcertsCAPILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/Cap Jazz: The Charlie Hunter Trio will perform Saturday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $28/$25.
DEEP COVE COFFEE HOUSE Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. 604-363-5370 [email protected] Illiteratty will perform Friday, Dec. 18 at 9 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and there will be an open stage 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 Lynn Valley Black Bear Band: Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at kaymeekcentre.com. Fusik - Worldly Approaches to Improvisation: The UBC Persian Club will present folk and culture bending music Thursday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$25.
SILK PURSE ARTS CENTRE 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Classical Concert Series: Stile Moderno comprised of violinist Arthur Neele and lute player Konstantin Bozhinov will perform Thursday, Jan. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15.
TheatreCAPILANO UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/In a Blue Moon: A love story about finding home in unexpected places Friday, Jan. 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $41/$37/$20.
CENTENNIAL THEATRE 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir: The Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir will be joined by a guest choir from Argyle secondary for a Christmas concert Friday, Dec. 11 at
7:30 p.m. Tickets: $27/25/10. vwmca.ca
DEEP COVE SHAW THEATRE 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-929-3200 deepcovestage.com The Dragon of Wantley: An annual pantomime Dec. 16-19, 22, 23, 28-30 and Jan. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 19, 20, 26, 27 and Jan. 2 at 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $15.
THEATRE AT HENDRY HALL 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers.ca The Little Mermaid: A pantomime tale for children Dec. 11-13 and 17-20, Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 and 4 p.m. Tickets: $12/$6.
GalleriesARTS 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 Winter Group Exhibition: Paintings and photos by various artists will be on display until Dec. 12. Photography Exhibition: Photographs from the ninth annual contest will be on display from Dec. 16 to 29. Opening reception: Saturday, Dec. 19, 4-8 p.m.
CENTENNIAL THEATRE LOBBY GALLERY 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. In Search of Light: Works by photographer Adrian Zator that capture the natural wonder of North Shore environs will be on display until Dec. 31. 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
GALLERY141 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca Perceptually Uniform: Artist Mark Ollinger will share 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 Anonymous Art Show: Hundreds of original works will be for sale for $100 each until Dec. 19 and the artist will remain a mystery until after the purchase. Let's Crawl: Registration is now open for the sixth annual North Shore Art Crawl which will take place March 5 and 6. Deadline for registration will be Jan. 10 at midnight. 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.
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.
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 gcartstudio@shaw. ca
KAY MEEK CENTRE 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Abstract Art Exhibit: Paintings by Marlise Witschi will be on display. Opening reception: Wednesday, Jan. 6, 6-8 p.m.
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.
PRESENTATION
HOUSE GALLERY 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-986-1351 presentationhousegallery.org My House: An exhibition that brings together the work of artists Mike Kelley and Ryan Trecartin will be on display Dec. 19-March 3. There will be a discussion on Mike Kelley Friday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. followed by an opening reception at 8 p.m.
RON ANDREWS COMMUNITY SPACE 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Formality: Clay artist Donna Lee Dorosh will show her newest pots and photographer David Vanderkop will show his landscapes from Europe until Jan. 10.
SEYMOUR ART GALLERY 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 seymourartgallery.com 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 The Soulful Season: An exhibition of established and emerging artists will run until Dec. 20.
WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400
westvanlibrary.ca Cultural Journey: An exhibition of panels and photographs that highlights the backbone of the Squamish Territory - the Sea-to-Sky Corridor will run until Jan. 12.
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: Enda Bardell's exhibition titled Reconstruction, a series of hard edge abstract paintings, will be on display until Jan. 13.
YEATS STUDIO GALLERY 2402 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 778-279-8777 craigyeats.
com
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 from 7 to 9 p.m. 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.
QUEENS CROSS PUB 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. queenscross.com Adam Woodall will perform acoustic music every Sunday, 8-11 p.m.
THE RAVEN PUB 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. theravenpub.com
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.
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 WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Randall Mackinnon Friday, Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Topic: Ethics and socio-technological change. Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].
