GALLERIES
Argyle Avenue: 1400-1600 Block, West Vancouver.
Harmony Arts Festival - Art Market: A line-up of over 80 artists and artisans selected by a jury team will take over Argyle Avenue Aug. 3 and 10, 2-9 p.m. and Aug. 4-6, 11 and 12, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Info: www. harmonyarts.ca.
Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca.
B.C. Binning Residence: 2968 Mathers Cres., West Vancouver. Info: 604-733-2313 or www.conservancy.bc.ca.
Bellevue Gallery: 2475 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5: 30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and outside gallery hours by appointment. Info: www.bellevuegallery.ca.
Child's Play: An exhibition by Mark Heine will run until Aug. 12.
Binkley Sculpture Studios: 535 East First St., North Vancouver. Info: www.
MichaelBinkley.com or 604-984-8574.
Brewster's Coffee: 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5: 30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-5: 30 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Info: 604-925-9820. BrushStrokes Gallery: Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Hours: Sunday, 11: 30 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, 11: 30 a.m.-6: 30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11: 30 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: www. nsartists.ca.
Members of The North Shore Artists' Guild display a variety of original art including oil paintings, watercolours, acrylics and mixed media on an ongoing basis with new works every month.
Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1915. www.bucklandsoutherst.com.
Cafe for Contemporary Art: 140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: 778-340-3379 or [email protected].
Capilano University: Maple Building, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.
Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or [email protected]. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.
Casa Del Caffe: 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-983-2233.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com.
CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-6844 or www.nvartscouncil.ca. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
Art Rental Show: More than 400 pieces of original artwork created by local artists will be on display and available for rent until Sept. 8.
Pieces range from $10 to $40 per month. Gift Box Showcase: Items by local artisans who specialize in high quality, hand-crafted, unique gift items will be for sale until Aug. 31. Civic Plaza: 14th Street and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver.
Summer Artisan Craft Fairs: Local artisans and crafters will display and sale their handcrafted items Aug. 18 and 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Coastal Patterns Gallery: 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-762-4623, 778-997-9408 or www.coastalpatternsgallery.com.
Cove Creek Gallery: 4349 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver.
David Neel Gallery: 104 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-9215, www.davidneel.com.
District Foyer Gallery: 355 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. Info: 604-988-6844 or www.nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of wood carvings by Keith Gray and floral paintings by Grazyna Wolski until Sept. 18.
District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present paintings by Druh Ireland until Aug. 14.
Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7290 or www.ferrybuildinggallery.com. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays.
Harmony Arts Festival - ArtSpeaks and ArtDemos: Talks, demonstrations, workshops, hands-on classes and slide presentations from Aug. 4 to 12 in the gallery and art tent. There is a $10 fee for hands-on workshops which also require registration in the Ferry Building Gallery office. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.
Harmony Arts Festival - Showcase Exhibition: Works of ArtSpeaks artists and invited alumni artists will be on display from Aug. 3-12. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.
Painter's Landing: Local artists will work, exhibit and sell art on the grass areas adjoining the Ferry Building Gallery 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily until Oct. 31. Permit applications: email gallery@westvancouver. ca. Info: 604-925-7266.
The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 604-947-2454 or www.biac.ca. Hours: Friday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m.
Gallery Jones: 1531 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2233.
Gallery YoYo: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 6049832896.
Graffiti Co. Art Studio: 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1: 30-6: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-980-1699 or [email protected].
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
On Our Walls: Vera Hand's pastel works will be on display until Aug. 27.
Lions Bay Art Gallery: 350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: www.lionsbayartgallery.com or 604-921-7865.
Featuring established and upcoming artists.
Loutet Farm: East 14th Street and Rufus Ave., North Vancouver.
Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Dec. 30.
Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 3011467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: www. nsartists.ca/garyeder or 604-929-4001. Gallery hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Contemporary and abstract paintings by Gordon Oliver, Robert Botlak and Gary W. Eder.
The Music Bo 1564 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.
Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon5 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or www. presentationhousegall.com.
Annette Kelm: Contemporary photography, Sept. 7-Oct. 18.
Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-7182.
Form and Function: Potter Stuart Ross and textile embroidery artist Nell Burns will display their work until Sept. 9.
Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: 604-924-1378 or www.seymourartgallery. com.
Fireworks: An exhibition that focuses on works that involve the use of heat and fire in the process of their creation will run until Aug. 6. Painting
Draw to Support SAG: A draw for an original framed oil painting titled Red Grove by Ross Penhall valued at $4500. Tickets are $5 or three for $10 and available at the gallery. The draw will take place Aug. 7.
Investigations: Artist Jeanne Krabbendam will show alongside three artists she works with at Coast Mental Health's Art Room Aug. 7-Sept. 2. Opening reception: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 7-9 p.m. Artist talk: Sunday, Aug. 26, 2 p.m.
Shipbuilders' Square: 105 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver.
Art on the Pier: Artisans, vendors and themed attractions will run in conjunction with Concerts in the Square Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 4-9 p.m.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Info: 604-925-7292 or www. silkpurse.ca.
Harmony Arts Festival -Juried Group Show: A diverse mixed media show featuring work by over 50 local artists. The exhibition will open at 2 p.m. on Aug. 3 and run daily until Aug. 12. Info: www. harmonyarts.ca.
Kim Braithwaite's photos of buildings, streets and landmarks will be on display Aug. 13-19. Opening reception: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6-8 p.m.
Art of the Peoples of the Salish Sea: showcasing work from a number of First Nations artists in a variety of media, Aug. 21-Sept. 16. Opening reception Aug. 21, 6-8 p.m.
Art is the question... : Exhibit of Diane Moran's past and works, featuring abstract paintings, photography and mixed media. Sept. 18-30. Opening reception Sept. 18, 6-8 p.m.
Space Emmarts Studio: 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-375-0694 or www. emmarts.ca.
Show and Sale: The first Saturday of each month noon-5 p.m.
Studio 195 Gallery: 195 Pemberton Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 2-5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and by appointment. Info: 604-209-1197.
Harmony Arts Festival: Studio tours will take place Aug. 5 and 12, noon-5 p.m.
First Saturdays: Community artists will open their studios the first Saturday of every month, noon-5 p.m.
Teck Gallery: SFU Vancouver Campus, 515 West Hastings. Open during campus hours.
Mountain Imprints: Landscape prints by North Vancouver artist Arnold Shives. Until Aug. 30.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.
Harmony Arts Festival -Juried Group Show: A diverse mixed media show featuring work by over 50 local artists. The exhibition will open at 2 p.m. on Aug. 3 and run until Aug. 12. Info: www. harmonyarts.ca.
West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. Info: 604-925-7290.
West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7295 or www. westvancouvermuseum.ca.
The New Design Gallery - On the Frontier 1955-1966: A chronicle of the important role the New Design Gallery played in advancing modernism in the region through historical documentation, photographs and artwork will run until Sept. 15. Admission by donation.
CONCERTS
Cates Park: 200 block of Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver.
Cates Concert Series: Free local concerts every Saturday, 4-7 p.m. until Aug. 25. Schedule: Aug. 4, Jason and the Diatonics, Some X6 Band, Mary's Gunns; Aug. 18, Tommy Alto, Paul Filek, Man Chat; Aug. 25, Norine Braun, Robert Hubele, Pamela Tessman, Jody Quine, Snowdon, Foxxy Faith, Alexandria Maillot, Jessica Beach and Magic Pixie Dream Girls.
Tsleil-Wautugh Nation Cultural Arts Festival: Experience aboriginal culture with live musical performances Sunday, Aug. 19, noon-6 p.m. Info: www.twnation.ca.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Concert: Live in Vancouver with Nasrin Asgari, Shirin Asgari and Hooman Khalatbari (soprano and piano) Saturday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $45-$85.
Saeid Shanbehzadeh Live in Concert: with Naghib Shanbehzadeh, zarb and tempo, Habib Meftah Boushehri, vocal and flute, and Damam and Manou Codjia, guitar. Saturday, Sept. 22, 7: 30 p.m.
Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or 6049294019.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-929-3200 or www.deepcovestage.com.
Body and Soul: Featuring singers Cheryl Hebb, Leigh Richards, Sheila Sharma and Gail Trainer. Sept. 5-8, 8 p.m. Info: firstimpressionstheatre. com.
Edgemont Village: Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver.
Evenings in Edgemont: A free summer concert series every Friday evening, 7-9 p.m. until Aug. 24. Schedule: Aug. 3, Headwater; Aug. 10, Steel Toe Boots; Aug. 17, The Bobcats and Aug. 24, Charlotte Diamond.
Garden Stage: Argyle Avenue and 15th Street, West Vancouver.
Harmony Arts Festival - After Sunset Concerts: Sip beverages from the waterfront lounge while viewing concert performances at 8: 45 p.m. Schedule: Aug. 3, Bobby Bruce's Nearly Neil and The Solitary Band; Aug. 4, Jim Byrnes; Aug. 5, Mazacote; Aug. 6, Ali Milner; Aug. 7, John Mann; Aug. 8, The Dynamics; Aug. 9, Maria in the Shower; Aug. 10, Soulstream; Aug. 11, Redgy Blackout and Aug. 12 Adam Woodall Band. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.
Harmony Arts Festival - World Music: Music from around the globe. Aug. 5 schedule: Lache Cercel and the Roma Swing Ensemble, 1 p.m.; Tim Readman and Jennie Bice, 2 p.m.; Mariachi Los Dorados, 3 p.m.; Stephanie Pedraza, 4 p.m. and Cannery Row, 5: 45 p.m. Aug. 12 schedule: Redboot Quartet, 1 p.m.; Zhambai Trio, 2 p.m.; Jocelyn Petit Band, 3 p.m.; Rumba Calzada, 4 p.m. and Tiller's Folly, 5: 45 p.m. Info: www. harmonyarts.ca.
John Lawson Park: 750 17th St., West Vancouver.
Harmony Arts Festival - Sunset Concert Series: Free nightly performances at 7: 30 p.m. Schedule: Aug. 3, Luisa Marshall's Tina Turner Tribute; Aug. 4, Santa Lucia; Aug. 5, Acres of Lions; Aug. 6, The Matinée; Aug. 7, John Reischman and the Jaybirds; Aug. 8, Ray Forbes; Aug. 9, Babe Gurr; Aug. 10, Tambura Rasa; Aug. 11, Good for Grapes and Aug. 12, Locarno. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.
Harmony Arts Festival - Youth Rock: Four upand -coming bands will perform, Aug. 6, 1-5 p.m. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
Lonsdale Quay: 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Info: www.lonsdalequay.com.
SummerFest - Concert Sundays: Local talent will perform every Sunday and holiday Mondays, 1-3 p.m. until Sept. 2. Schedule: Aug. 5, Kyprios and The Chaperones; Aug. 6, Acres of Lions; Aug. 12, Dominique Fricot; Aug. 19, Rococode; Aug. 26, Steph Macpherson and Sept. 2, Wassabi
Collective. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
Lynn Valley Village Plaza: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.
Live in Lynn Valley: A free summer concert series every Friday evening, 7-9 p.m. until Aug. 24. Schedule: Aug. 3, Jake & Elwood's Blues Brothers Revue; Aug. 10, Souled Out; Aug. 17, Rumba Calzada and Aug. 24, House Party.
Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.
Friday Night Live: A weekly series with improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation.
Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.
Blueridge International Chamber Music Festival: A four concert series which will include classic favourites. Schedule: Aug. 1, 7 p.m., Opening Act; Aug. 3, 7 p.m., Light and Shadows; Aug. 8, 7 p.m., Duo Ventapane in Concert and Aug. 11, 2: 30 p.m., Here Comes Everybody. Admission: $20/$10 or festival passes for $50/$30. Info and tickets: www.blueridgechamber. org or 604-781-5605.
Panorama Park: Deep Cove, North Vancouver.
Concerts in the Cove: A free summer concert series every Friday evening, 7-9 p.m. until Aug. 17. Schedule: Aug. 3, Three Row Barley; Aug. 10, Mostly Marley and Aug. 17, Gary Comeau & The Voodoo Allstars.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: www. phtheatre.org or 6049903474.
Jazz at Presentation House Studio: A weekly series embracing the full spectrum of jazz and improvised music Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door.
Shipbuilders' Square: 105 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver.
Concerts in the Square will feature recording artists and local cultural and contemporary performers Saturdays at 4 p.m. with headline performances at 9 p.m. until Aug. 26. Schedule: Aug. 4, Jon and Roy, Shaun Verreault, Krystle Dos Santos, Adam Woodall Band and Tonye Aganaba & The Foundation; Aug. 11, Barney Bentall, Andrew Allen, The Fugitives, Fera and the Lynn Canyon Band; Aug. 18, Kyprios, Redgy Blackout, Georgia Murray, Ben Sigston and Badgerchild and Aug. 25, Neil Osborne, Jessie Farrell, Dave Genn, Wil, Headwater, The Whethermen and Babe Gurr. There will be a special seniors event on Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. featuring the Dal Richards' Orchestra. Info: www. cnv.org/concertsinthesquare.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 6049257292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
The Jazz Waves Festival will run until Aug. 25. Schedule: Aug. 16, Nigel Mack and the Blues Attack; Aug. 18, Armi Grano; Aug. 23, Shannon Gaye and Kristian Alexandrov and Aug. 25, The Twisters. All shows start at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18 which includes a complimentary beverage.
Harmonie: A wind ensemble that specializes in the music of the Viennese classical era will showcase the oboe, horn and bassoon Thursday, Aug. 9 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Svetlana Ponomareva: Worldfamous pianist plays Thursday, Aug. 23, 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Shante Van Horlick: vocalist whose work ranges from arias to pop songs performs Thursday, Aug. 30, 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Music for Art: Lions Gate Sinfonia play special concerts inspired by the current exhibition. Thursday, Sept. 6, 10: 30 a.m.
Traditional Teahouse: 1552 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 6045511642.
Talent Show: All with talent are invited to participate and watch a live local show every Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission:
$5. Performance application fee: $10.
The Village at Park Royal: West Vancouver (outside Whole Foods).
Entertainment in the Village: Happy Hour Jazz every Friday, 4-7 p.m. and assorted lived music every Wednesday, 6-9 p.m.
THEATRE
Anne MacDonald Studio: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.
Grand Theft Improv: An improv sketch show that uses audiences suggestions to create 90 minutes of stories, scenes, songs and comedic chaos, the last Sunday of every month at 7 p.m. Tickets: $10.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
Big River: A Tribute to the Man in Black: Four West Coast musicians perform the recordings of Johnny Cash. Saturday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m.
Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or www.northvanplayers.ca.
Bluff: Dark comedy about love and family on a collision course. Preview Sept. 6, shows Sept. 7-9, 12-15, 19-22. DANCE
Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.ferrybuildinggallery.com.
Harmony Arts Festival - Dance Showcase: Kids in Creation and guests will present pieces in tap, jazz, hip-hop, Irish, ballet and more Aug. 4-6, 11 and 12, 2-3 p.m. Info: www. harmonyarts.ca.
John Lawson Park: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Harmony Arts Festival - Dance Showcase: Kids in Creation and guests will present pieces in tap, jazz, hip-hop, Irish, ballet and more Saturday, Aug. 4, noon-5 p.m. Info: www. harmonyarts.ca.
OTHER EVENTS
Ambleside Beach: Ambleside Park, West Vancouver. SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Topic: Why does fiction influence us emotionally? Info: 778-782-8000 or www.philosopherscafe.net. Meet at the concession stand. If it rains the event will be moved to a nearby café.
Art in the Park: Free outdoor art classes every Sunday, noon-5 p.m. throughout the summer. Supplies are provided for $10 or bring your own. Info: 778-340-1110 or [email protected]. Cafe for Contemporary Art: 140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: 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 playwrites every third Thursday, 7-9: 30 p.m.
John Lawson Park: 750 17th St., West Vancouver.
Harmony Arts Festival - Cinema in the Park: An outdoor movie experience at 9 p.m. Schedule: Aug. 3, Midnight in Paris; Aug. 4, 500 Days of Summer; Aug. 10, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and Aug. 11, Billy Elliot. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
North Shore Cric Crac Storytelling Evenings presented by the Vancouver Society of Storytelling take place the first Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Admission: $7/$5.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.
Summer Movie Nights: The library will screen movies Wednesdays at 6: 30 p.m. Schedule: Aug. 8, War Horse. - compiled by Debbie Caldwell.
