Artemis Gallery 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 778-233-9805 artemisgallery.ca
Bellevue Gallery 2475 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment. bellevuegallery.ca
Café for Contemporary Art 138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. 778-340-3379 cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail. com
Caroun Art Gallery 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.778-372-0765 caroun.net North American Classic Paintings Since 1889: Works by various artists will be on display until May 14.
Cit y Atrium Gallery 141 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.604-988-6844 nvartscouncil.ca.
Butterfly Factory: A 30-foot installation piece by Rosemary Burden will be on display until July 7. Artist talk: Tuesday, May 13, 12:15-12:45 p.m.
CITYS CAPE Community Art Spac e 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil. ca
The Reclaimers: An exhibition of 17 artists that focuses on art made be recycling material will run until May 10.
To Have and To Hold: Objects of identity and things we leave behind with large scale paintings, photographs and installed pieces by Cori Creed, Tracey Tarling and Kevin Vallely will be on display from May 16 to June 21. Opening: Thursday, May 15, 7-9 p.m. Artist talk: Thursday, May 22, 6-7 p.m.
Art Rental Salon: An ongoing art rental programme with a variety of original artwork available ranging from $10 to $40 per month.
Coastal Patterns Gallery 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. 604-762-4623, 778-997-9408 or coastalpatternsgallery.com
District 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 an exhibition of acrylic paintings of boats and bike trails by Danyne Johnston and ceramic works by Claire Madill until June 17.
District Library Gallery 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. nvartscouncil.ca North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition titled "Landscape Complexions" with works by Margaret Heywood until May 20.
North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of works by Eric Goldstein from May 21 to July 15. Opening reception: Saturday, May 21, 2-4 p.m.
Ferry Buildi ng Gallery 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays.604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Textile Arts 2014 Grad Show: Capilano University student's work will be on display until May 25. Meet the artists: Saturday, May 10, 2-3 p.m.
The Gallery at Artisa n Square 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 604-947-2454 biac.ca
Gallery YoYo 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. 604-983-2896
Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadia n 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]
A Journey Exposed: Gu Xiong, a transcultural artist with a strong sense of global interconnectivity will examine the effects of globalization with an exhibition until Aug. 23. Opening reception: Friday, May 9, 7-9 p.m. International artist symposium Saturday, May 10, 2-4 p.m. Gallery Tours: Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Registration required.
Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com On Our Walls - In Our Midst: Twelve large canvases by painter Rose-Marie Goodwin will be on display until June 5.
Nava ARt Center 1355 Main St., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 5-9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 2-8 p.m. 604-985-6282
A Cup of Love: A photography exhibition with works by Masoud Harati will run until May 10.
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.
Presentati on House Gallery 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. 604-986-1351 presentationhousegallery.org Stan Douglas - Synthetic Pictures: An exhibition of new photographs will be on display until May 25.
Ron Andrews Comm unit y Spac e 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. 604-987-8873 or 604-347-8922 Sustenance and the World Through Glass Beads: Glass beads needlework pictures by Svitlana Gerasymchuk-Mulyk and figurative paintings in oil and acrylic on canvas by Meg Troy will be on display until June 8.
Seymour Art Gallery 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 604-924-1378 Ordinary Beauty: A historical exhibition with a selection of prints from the Burnaby Art Gallery by the Group of Seven artist L. LeMoine FitzGerald will run until June 7. Lecture by curator Ian Thom: Sunday, June 1, 2-4 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.
Silent Poetry Art Studi o 1079B Roosevelt Cres., North Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. 604-312-1184, 604-781-4606 silentpoetryartstudio.wordpress. com Original art, mentoring and classes with Sharka Leigh and Sandrine Pelissier.
Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca West Coast Magic: A collection of landscape paintings by local artist Leilani Finch will be on display until May 11.
Music for Art: An exhibit of artwork by professional musicians who are also visual artists will run from May 13 to June 1. Opening reception: Tuesday, May 13, 6-8 p.m.
West Vancouver Memoria l Lib rary 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca In the Gallery: Youth artwork created by West Vancouver secondary students will be on display until May 31 in conjunction with the Booktopia children's literature festival.
West Vancouver Munici pal Ha ll 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 604-925-7290 Art in the Hall: Acrylic on canvas paintings by Jeff Wilson will be on display from May 7 to June 13.
West Vancouver Museum 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 604-925-7295 westvancouvermuseum.ca SD45 One: An exhibition of West Vancouver students past and present will run until May 31.
Yeats Studio & Gallery 2402 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 778-279-8777 craigyeats.com
Concerts
Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com
Celebrate Spring: A benefit concert featuring the King of Swing, Dal Richards and his 10 piece orchestra in support of the Paul Sugar Palliative Support Foundation Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $35. Inspiration from the Professionals Project: Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra with guests Borealis String Quartet will perform Sunday, May 18 at 2:30 p.m. Admission by donation at the door.
Deep Cove Coffee House Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. 604-363-5370 [email protected] Deep Cove Folk: Earl Peach and Illiteratty will perform Friday, May 9 at 9 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and warmup acts start at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $10 which includes coffee and goodies.
Highlands Unit ed Church 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. The Antar Suite: The Ambleside Orchestra will perform Friday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by a suggested donation of $20. Tickets: [email protected] or at the door.
Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Spring Concert: The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra - Senior Orchestra will perform Sunday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by a suggested minimum donation of $10.
How Can I Keep From Singing: Cayla Brooke, Tom Pickett and a four-piece band will perform a tribute to the life and music of Eva Cassidy May 22-24 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $40/35. The Lions Gate Youth Orchestra will perform a broad variety of musical periods and styles with conductor Clyde Mitchell Friday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15/$10.
Lynn Valley Lib rary 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca Music at the Library - Safer Sax: Saxalamode will perform a combination of tangos and jazz standards Friday, May 16, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration required. Music at the Library: John Lyon and Friends will play tunes from the 1960s and more to help celebrate the library's 50th birthday Thursday, May 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Lynn Valley Unit ed Church 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. 604-987-2114 lynnvalleychurch.com Friday Night Live: A weekly series with improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Admission by suggested donation of $10.
Shaughness y Heig hts Unit ed Church 1550 West 33rd Ave., Vancouver. Poetry in Bridges: Jubilate Vocal Ensemble, a mixed voice adult choir, will perform a concert that explores the collapse of the Ironworkers' Memorial Bridge Saturday, May 10 at 8 p.m. Admission: $20/$15/$10.
Silk Purse Arts Centre 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Music for Art: Soprano Karen Santos will perform a concert invoking the themes of her abstract paintings Thursday, May 15 at 10:30 a.m. Santos will be accompanied by pianist Miguel Brito. Tickets: $20/$15. Music for Art: Flutist Mark Takeshi McGregor and pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa will present music inspired by McGregor's painitngs Thursday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $20/$15.
St. David's United Church 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver. Mother's Day in Song: Three North Shore choirs directed by Nicole Thomas Zyczynski will perform Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m.
The concert will feature a song with photos running in the background. Admission by donation with proceeds going to purchase feminine hygiene products for women living in the Downtown Eastside.
St. Stephen's Anglican Church 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. 604-926-4381 Mother's Day Sunday Bright Service: Jumpin' Jehosephats Jazz Band will perform Sunday, May 11 at 10 a.m. Guests are encouraged to wear a colourful outfit.
Mood Music: West Vancouver School District Honour Choirs spring concert with guest pianist Hey-Jung Choi May 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. Admission: $10. Tickets: 604-981-1360.
West Vancouver Memoria l Lib rary 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Friday Night Concert - Latin Chamber Music: Latin influenced music performed by some of Vancouver's finest musicians Friday, May 23, 7:30-8:45 p.m.
West Vancouver Presb yteria n Church 2893 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-926-1812
Theatre
Capilano Univ ersit y Performi ng Arts Theat re 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. 604-990-7810 capilanou.ca/blueshorefinancialcentre/Thoroughly Modern
Millie: Notre Dame Regional school will perform this musical Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $20. Tickets: 604-255-5454 or jisherwood@ndrs. org.
Deep Cove Shaw Theat re 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-929-9456 firstimpressionsththeare.com Looking: A comedy of high romance Wednesdays-Saturdays until May 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
Kay Meek Centre 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Fawlty Towers: Three epsisodes of this television comedy series will be brought to stage May 9, 10, 14-17 at 8 p.m. with matinees May 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/$20/$15.
On a First Name Basis: A love story, a social commentary and a mystery performed by Norm Foster May 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $50/$42/$25/$15.
Presentati on House Theat re 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org
Festival of Plays: The Theatre BC North Shore Zone Festival of Plays will run until May 10 with a different play each evening at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18. There will be a presentation of awards and closing night party May 10. The Gondoliers: North Shore Light Opera Society will perform this musical comedy with romance May 15 (preview), 16, 17, 22-24, 28-31 at 8 p.m. with matinees May 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. The May 22 and 28 shows will have singalongs Tickets: $10-$30.
St. Marti n's Ha ll 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver. 604-767-0665 Ghostchasers: A comic thriller farce May 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee May 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12/$7.
Theatre at Hendry Ha ll 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2633 northvanplayers.ca Last Dance: An ageing poet, in the prime of life, decides to give up her much younger lover May 22 (preview $8), 23, 24, 28-31 and June 4-7 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
Dance Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Coppelia: Coastal City Ballet will perform this classical ballet Friday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$22.
Clubs and pubs Bean Around The World Coffees/Beans on Lonsda le 1802 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m. 604-985-2326
Casa Nova Café 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2223 [email protected]
Cheshire Cheese Resta urant and Bar Lonsdale Quay 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. lonsdalequay.com
Caulfeild Cove Ha ll 4773 South Piccadilly Rd., West Vancouver. 604-812-7411 caulfeildcovehall.ca
Dunda rav e Fis h Market 2423 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-922-1155 dundaravefishmarket.com
Electric Owl 928 Main St., Vancouver. 604-558-0928
Finch and Barley 250 East First St., North Vancouver. finchandbarley. com Dino DiNicolo will perform solo shows Thursday, May 15 and June 19 from 8:45 to midnight.
Hugo's Resta urant 5775 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-281-2111 Open Mic: Every Thursday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Live Music: Every Saturday evening with jazz on the second and last Saturday of each month.
Jack Lonsda le's Pub 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. 604-986-7333
Lynn Valley Legi on 1630 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.
Stage 4 - Blues Night: The Save Your Skin Foundation will hold its annual fundraiser featuring Hot Lucy Saturday, May 10, 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Proceeds will help raise critical funds and awareness needed to help fight melanoma, one of the most common, deadly and preventable forms of cancer. $25. eventbrite.ca/e/hot-lucystage-4-blues-night-tickets-10872254205.
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 performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
The Rav en Pub 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. theravenpub.com Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Red Li on Bar & 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.
Rust y Gull 175 East First St., North Vancouver. Live music Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m.
Sailor Haga r's Brew Pub 235 West First St., North Vancouver. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 604-984-3087
The Village Taphouse The Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver. 604-922- 8882.
Waves Coffee House 3050 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.
Other events
Capilano Lib rary 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.ca Author Talks at the Library: Husband and wife team of writers Ann Eriksson and Gary Geddes will talk about their latest works Tuesday, May 20, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration required.
Movies at the Library: Goldfinger will be screened Thursday, May 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration required.
Centennial Theatre 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com Take No Prisoners: Comedian Ron James will give a performance of brand new material Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $55.
Lynn Valley Library 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. 604-984-0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca Author Talks at the Library: Journalist Len Corben will host a talk titled "One for the Book" Wednesday, May 21, 7-8:30 p.m. Be prepared to hear some strange stories from the North Shore's past. Registration required.
Park & Tilford Cineplex Odeon Theatre 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. The Lunchbox will play May 14 at 7 p.m. Hindi with English subtitles. Admission: $11. Info: 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil. ca/events/north-shoreinternational-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 show biz, 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 to [email protected].
