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Caroun Art Gallery 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.778-372-0765 caroun. net Art from India will be on display from June 3 to 13. cityScape Comm unity Art Space 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.

Caroun Art Gallery 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.778-372-0765 caroun. net Art from India will be on display from June 3 to 13.

cityScape Comm unity Art Space 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 604-988-6844 nvartscouncil. ca 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 until June 21. 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

Distr ict 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 by artist Eric Goldstein until July 15.

Ferr y Building Gallery 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mondays.604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com Grad Show 2014: A mixed media exhibition by graduating students from Collingwood, Mulgrave, Rockridge, Sentinel and West

Vancouver secondary will run until June 8. Opening reception: Friday, May 30, 6-8 p.m. In Addition to Primary Colours: A mixed media exhibition of works by Zita Diaz de Leon, Miyuki Shinkai, Maryam Vancouver, Kathryn Wright and Bahar Ziraknejad will be on display from June 10 to July 2. Opening reception: Tuesday, June 10, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, June 14, 2-3 p.m.

The Gallery at Art isan Square 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 604-947-2454 biac.ca Informed by Nature: A two-person exhibition with Jennifer Love and Kathleen Ainscough will run until June 22. Opening reception: Saturday, May 31, 2-4 p.m.

Gallery YoYo 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. 604-983-2896

Gord on 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] 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. Gallery Tours: Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Registration required.

Kay Meek Centr e 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.

Nort h 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- 5 p.m. 604-986-1351 presentationhousegallery.org Chester Fields Youth Photography Contest: Winners of a contest that included submissions by over 125 local high school students will be announced at a reception Friday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. Kids under 10 are invited to a day of free art making and family friendly tours of the exhibition Sunday, June 1 from noon to 5 p.m. Three Exhibitions titled Bruce Stewart: Dollarton Pleasure Faire, 1972; A Thousand Quarrels: Liz Magor and Soviet Hippies: The Psychedelic Underground of 1970s Estonia will run from June 7 to Aug. 3. Opening reception: Saturday, June 7, 3 p.m.

Ron Andr ews Comm unity Space 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. Living Clay and the Art of Ability: Ceramic art, pottery and kimonos by Ben Lim and hand built bird houses, candle sticks and key chains by a group of artisans will be on display from June 8 to July 20.

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.

Silk Purs e Arts Centr e 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca Picturesque North Shore: Sandrine Pelissier's series of forest, seascapes and cityscapes will be on display from June 3 to 22. Opening reception: Tuesday, June 3, 6-8 p.m.

West Vancouver Comm unity Centr e 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.

Spring Art Sale: Over 400 paintings and a draw for one of three original paintings Saturday May 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission

West Vancouver Memorial Library 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 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 Theatr e 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com North Shore Classics 3 presented by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Monday, June 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets available through VSO box office at 604-876-3434.

Deep Cove Coff ee House Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. 604-363-5370 [email protected] Singer/Songwriter Deborah Holland will perform Friday, June 13 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 Centr e 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre. com Up and Away to Ol'

Broadway: Burstin' with Broadway's 120 singers and live band will perform Saturday, May 31 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $28/$25. La Traviata: A Royal Opera House cinema

screening Sunday, June 1 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $20.

Pro Nova String Ensemble will perform a chamber music concert

Wednesday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation.

Lynn Valley United Churc h 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.

Mount Seymour United Churc h 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.

Pro Nova String Ensemble will perform a chamber music concert Sunday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation.

Silk Purse Arts Centr e 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. 604-925-7292 silkpurse.ca VISI Songfire Festival: Three concerts presented by the Vancouver International Song Institute featuring faculty singers performing alongside emerging artists of collaborative piano Thursdays, June 5, 12 and 19 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15.

St. Clement's Anglican Churc h 3400 Institute Rd., North Vancouver.

Spring into Song: The 30-member Harmony Mountain Singers will present harmonies and arrangements of pop, folk and world music Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by a suggested donation of $10 with all proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

Theatre Anne MacDonald Studio 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Grand Theft Impro: An improv sketch show that uses audiences suggestions to create 90 minutes of stories, scenes, songs and comedic chaos, the last Saturday of every month at 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $12.

Capilano Mall 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. capilanomall.com Capilano University's Musical Theatre Program will perform CATS until June 1. Admission $15/$10.

Deep Cove Shaw Theatr e 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. 604-929-3200 deepcovestage.com Suds: A rocking 60s musical soap opera will run June 13, 14, 18-21 and 25-28 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

Pr esentation House Theatr e 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. 604-990-3474 phtheatre.org The Gondoliers: North Shore Light Opera Society will perform this musical comedy with romance until May 31 at 8 p.m.

Theatre at Hendr y Hall 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 30, 31 and June 4-7 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

Dance Centennial Theatr e 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. 604-984-4484 centennialtheatre.com ICanDance: Children will express themselves through dance Sunday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $18/$11.

Gord on 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] Made in China: Performing artist Wen Wei will re-interpret his dance within the context of Gu Xiong's exhibition Saturday, May 31 at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets: $15/$5.

Kay Meek Centr e 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Evolve: Shift Dance Academy will present a year end showcase encompassing genres from ballet to acrobatics June 4 and 8 at 7 p.m. and June 5 at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18/$15.

Ballet Bloch Canada Gala: A celebration of dance with student performances Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $28/$18/$8.

Clubs and pubs Bean Ar ound The World Coff ees/

Beans on Lonsd ale 1802 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m. 604-985-2326

Brewster's Coffee 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-9820

Casa Nova Café 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. 604-983-2223 [email protected]

Cheshire Cheese Rest aurant and Bar Lonsdale Quay 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. lonsdalequay.com

Caulfeild Cove Hall 4773 South Piccadilly Rd., West Vancouver. 604-812-7411 caulfeildcovehall.ca

Dundarave Fish Mark et 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, June 19 from 8:45 to midnight.

Hugo's Rest aurant 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 Lonsd ale's Pub 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. 604-986-7333

Lars on Station Rest aurant Gleneagles Clubhouse, 6190 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 778-279-8874 Legion #118

123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. 604-985-1115 [email protected]

Lynn Valley Legion 1630 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

Narrows Pub 1979 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver.

Mist Ultr a 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 Raven Pub 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. theravenpub.com Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 7:30-11:30 p.m.

Red Lion 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: ethosproductions@shaw. ca.

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 Hagar's Br ew Pub 235 West First St., North Vancouver. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 604-984-3087

The st arlight room 170 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver The Pink Flamingo: A Vegassy interactive theatre project June 6, 20, 27 from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Includes a buffet dinner, dancing, comedy, belly dancing, karaoke and more. Admission: $55. Tickets: 604-980-8542 or 604-657-8542.

The Village Taphouse The Village at Park Royal, West Vancouver. 604-922-8882.

Waves Coff ee House 3050 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.

Other events 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 or [email protected] Open Mic: Actors, musicians, poets and spoken word artists are invited to take the microphone every second and last Friday of the month from 7 to 9:30 p.m. New Works: Readings of new work by local playwrights the third Thursday of the month, 7-9:30 p.m.

Kay Meek Centr e 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. 604-981-6335 kaymeekcentre.com Rick Mercer: Fundraising gala Friday, June 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $199/$159.

Lynn Valley

Library

1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. 604-984- 0286 x8144 nvdpl.ca SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a moderated informal discussion Wednesday, June 11, 7-8:45 p.m. Topic: Should marijuana be legalized or decriminalized? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net. Nort h Vancouver City Library 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. 604-998-3450 nvcl.ca

Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction: A free celebration with wine and cheese, special Baileys drinks, prizes and excerpts from the six shortlisted books Wednesday, June 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration required.

Author Visit: Steven Galloway will read from his new novel The Confabulist and Maggie Bolitho will read from her new youngadult novel Lockdown Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. Registration required. Nort h Vancouver comm unity arts council [email protected] Art in the Garden: A two-day self-guided tour featuring up to 16 North and West Vancouver gardens, local artwork and musicians May 31 and June 1 from noon to 5 p.m.

Park & Tilford

Silk Purs e Arts Centr e 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.

West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. 604-925-7400 westvanlibrary.ca Music in Hollywood: Join composer Michael Conway Baker for a series on music for the movies Thursday, June 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. The presentation will include a live performance by a special guest musician.

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