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GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: TuesdaySunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca. Noegenesis: New paintings by Shelley Fearnley will be on display until March 10.

GALLERIES

Artemis Gallery: 104C4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: TuesdaySunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca.

Noegenesis: New paintings by Shelley Fearnley will be on display until March 10. Opening reception: Saturday, Feb. 25, 4-7 p.m.

Art Works Gallery: 225 Smithe St., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, noon-5 p.m.

Failte Abhaile (Gaelic for Welcome Home): West Vancouver artist Sharon Quirke's paintings of the North Shore will be on display from Feb. 27 to March 23. Opening reception: Thursday, March 8, 6-8 p.m. A donation from the show's proceeds will be made to Covenant House.

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.

All: The Span of a Heart: An exhibit of the newest works by artist Galen Felde will run until March 17.

Binkley Sculpture Studios: 535 East First St., North Vancouver. Info: www. MichaelBinkley.com or 604-984-8574.

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 cafeforcontemporaryart@ gmail.com.

Capilano Library: 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 6049874471 or www.nvdpl.ca.

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.

A Painting/Photography Group Exhibition will run until Feb. 29.

Casa Del Caffe: 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-983-2233.

Circle Craft Gallery: 1666 Johnston St. on Granville Island, Vancouver. Info: www.circlecraft.net.

A Student Scholarship Exhibition will run until Feb. 28.

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. Printmaking: A diverse exhibition by members of the Art Institute of Capilano University until March 3.

Bold and Beautiful: An exhibition celebrating the seasonal rebirth and renewal of flowers March 9-April 7. Opening reception: Thursday, March 8, 7-9 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.

David Pirrie Studio: 1210 Arborlynn Dr., North Vancouver. Info: www.davidpirrie.com.

Delany's Coffee House: 2424 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-921-4466.

Delany's Coffee House: Park Royal Village, West Vancouver.

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 paintings by Bill Adams and clay art by Denise Jeffrey until April 3.

District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present "Creature Curiosity," an exhibit of David Camisa's paintings until Feb. 29.

The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present "As I See It," an exhibit of Vern Montgomery's acrylic paintings Feb. 29-April 24. Opening reception: Saturday, March 3, 2-4 p.m.

Feast in the Village: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 778-340-2223.

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.

History of European Art: On film with Professor William Kloss of the Smithsonian Mondays until May 7, 7-9 p.m. Drop-in: $8.

Recent Works: An exhibition of mixed media paintings by Helen Broadfoot, Shirley Williams, Maria Josenhans, Angus Simpson and Michelle Lan will run until March 11. Artists in attendance: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2 p.m.

The Artists of British Columbia Volume 3 book is now available and sells for $20.

The Gallery at Artisan Square: 587 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Info: 604-947-2454 or www.biac.ca. Hours: FridaySunday, 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: 604-983-2896.

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 www.gcartstudio@shaw. ca.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.

On Our Walls: An exhibit of watercolour paintings by Janet Trerise will be on display until Feb. 27.

North Shore Photographic Challenge: An annual competition of 30 photography clubs across the B.C. and Yukon will take place Saturday, March 3 at 7 p.m. Admission: $18. Info: www. nsps.ca.

North Vancouver Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Info and registration: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016.

As Dreamt, As Built - Maps and Plans of North Vancouver. An ongoing exhibit of documents that highlight the community's development.

North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or www. northvanmuseum.ca/.

North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver.

Park Royal: Unit #750, North Mall, West Vancouver. Hours: Seven days a week, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: www.danielizzard.com.

An Exhibition of paintings by Daniel Izzard will be on display until March 30. There will also be opportunities for purchases. Partial proceeds will go to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or www.presentationhousegall.com.

C.1983: Part one of a two-part group exhibition that looks at how Vancouver artists worked with camera images around 1983 will run until March 11.

Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-7182.

Loads of Colour: Painter Beatrice Watson and ceramist Liz de Beer's work will be on display until Feb. 26.

Mike and Mike: An exhibition of works by photographer Mike Wakefield and sculptor Michael Binkley will run from Feb. 26 to April 15.

Rubble Gallery: 1879 Powell St., Vancouver. Romance Capital of the Yukon: An exhibition based on 13 artists' experiences of their time spent in the Yukon will be on display until March 6.

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.

Intersections: Full Circle Art Collective artists printmaking works will be on display until March 4.

Aspects of Karma: Artist Kay Bonathan will explore the lotus flower with an exhibition of mixed media paintings March 6-April 1. Opening reception: Tuesday, March 6, 7-9 p.m.

Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-5356.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.

North Shore Artists Guild members will hold an exhibit until March 4.

Torrents and Blessings: Hanji Yosifov's acrylic paintings of dreamscapes will be on display March 6-18. Opening reception: Tuesday, March 6, 6-8 p.m.

Starfire Studio: 6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-5510 or www. starfireattheferries.com.

Tsawwassen Longhouse Gallery: 1710 56th St., Tsawwassen. Gallery hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.

Four Women Four Stories: Linda Bell, Birgit Coath, Nancy Dean and Gabrielle Greig, artists with North Shore connections, will display their work until Feb. 26.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib. org.

Canvas Treasures: Giclée canvases printed with images from UBC library's special collections will be on display until Feb. 29.

West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: MondayFriday, 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.

At the Intersection of Art and Medicine: An exhibit of original anatomical artwork in pen and ink, wash and carbon will run until March 10.

CONCERTS

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/nscucentre.

Vancouver Kiwanis Jazz Festival will run until Feb. 24, 8: 30 a.m.-4: 30 p.m. There will be a lunchtime concert at 12: 30 p.m. with Cory Weeds and the Tilden Trio. Admission by a suggested donation of $3-$5. Info: www.vkmfestivals.org.

Cap Global Roots Series: The Marc Atkinson Quartet will perform their brand of gypsy jazz with blues, classical and roots music Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

Cap Jazz Series: Jason Marsalis with "A" Band and NiteCap will perform Friday, March 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.

Cap Global Roots Series: Italian acoustic guitar trio Guitar Republic will perform Sunday, March 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.

Cap Jazz Series: Vocalist Diana Panton will perform Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.

Barney Bentall, Tom Taylor and Shari Ulrich will perform a rare concert Friday, Feb. 24 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

Classics and Clarinet: Lions

Gate Sinfonia will perform an evening of classics featuring Mary Backun on the clarinet Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$12.

Tell Me a Story: The WVYB Youth Orchestra will hold their premiere performance with a concert of classical music Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $23.50/$12.

Steven Page, best known as the front man for the Bare Naked Ladies, will perform a solo show Friday, March 9 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.

Crimson Cabaret: The North Shore Women's Centre will present a fundraiser with an evening of multiple acts in dance, music and theatre Saturday, March 10 at 7 p.m. There will also be a silent auction at 6 p.m. Tickets: $35/$31/$16. Info: www. northshorewomen.ca.

A Roman Carnival: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert all about exquisite French repertoire Monday, March 12 at 8 p.m. Admission: $39/$35/$26.75. Tickets: 604-876-3434.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church: 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver.

North Shore Music Festival: The North Shore Registered Music Teachers will present their 41st annual concerts March 8-10 at 7 p.m. March 8 will feature the highlights of the noncompetitive section in piano, vocal and strings and March 9 and 10 will be the trophy winners in piano and strings. Admission: $10/$5. Info: Alice, 604-987-1067 or Diana, 604-929-1592.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www. kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.

Vancouver Recital Society Next Generation Series: Baritone Rodion Pogossov and pianist Mikhail Senovalov will perform Sunday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $52.50. There will be a preperformance talk at 2: 15 p.m.

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.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.

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.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.

The Suzanne Snizek Trio of flute, harp and viola will perform Thursday, March 1 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Tuesdays with Lions Gate Sinfonia: A concert of classical music inspired by the exhibition Torrents and Blessings Tuesday, March 6 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Living for Liszt: Pianist Krystyna Tucka will perform a full programme of music from Liszt Thursday, March 8 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12. Cordei, a violin and harp duo will perform Thursday, March 15 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Sing Along Wednesdays: "Mr. Piano" Peter Vanderhorst will play the piano to lead a sing along of favourite songs the first Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon. Song books will be provided. Drop-in fee: $5 at the door.

Sing Along Wednesdays: Composer Michael Conway will lead a sing along to show tunes and other favourites the third Wednesday of every month, 10: 30 a.m.-noon.

Song books will be provided. Drop-in fee: $5 at the door.

St. Andrew's United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or www.standrews-united.ca.

Organic Voices: The Laudate Singers and organist Denis Bédard will perform Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. Admission: $25/$20/$10. Tickets: www.laudatesingers. com or 604-729-6814.

St. Monica's Church: 6404 Wellington Ave., West Vancouver.

Murphy's Lagh: An Irish music group with fiddles, vocal, guitar, tin whistles bodhran drum and dancing will perform Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m. Admission: $15. Reservations: 604-921-9112 or [email protected]. Info: www.murphyslagh.com.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib. org.

Friday Night Concert Series: Vancouver Opera in Schools will present Hansel and Gretel, an adaptation based on the fairy tale Friday, March 2 at 7: 30 p.m. Free.

THEATRE

The Anza Club: 3 West Eighth Ave., Vancouver. Lost Girls of Neverland: A burlesque style musical revue by Capilano University graduates Feb. 24, 26 and 29March 3 at 8 p.m. For 19+, partial nudity. Admission: $15-$25. Tickets: www. brownpapertickets.com/ event/222801.

Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-929-9456 or www. firstimpressionstheatre.com.

The House of Blue Leaves: A comedy, drama, farce, tragedy and romance all in one Wednesdays-Saturdays, until March 10 at 8 p.m. Admission: $18/$16.

Highlands United Church: 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.

Godspell: A musical based on the gospel of St. Matthew will run until Feb. 25 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20. Reservations: 604-980-6071, ext. 23.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.

Circle Mirror Transformation: A comedy of secrets Monday, March 5 at 8 p.m. Admission: $43/$39/$24.

Alice in Wonderland: Saint Thomas Aquinis students will perform this classic March 1517 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $14/$11. Tickets: 6049874431.

North Shore Neighbourhood House: 225 East Second St., North Vancouver.

All's Fair in Love and War: North Shore Neighbourhood House drama students will perform an evening of plays, songs, comedic sketch material and monologues Monday, March 5 at 7 p.m. Admission by donation.

PAL Theatre: 581 Cardero St., Vancouver.

The Pitch/Mother May I: Ghost Light Projects will present a double bill March 9, 13-15 at 8 p.m. and March 10 and 11 at 2 p.m. Admission: $30/$25. Not suitable for minors. Tickets: www.ghostlightprojects.com or 1-800-838-3006.

Drag Queens on Trial: A comedy about three drag queens on trial for being drag queens March 10, 11, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and March 17 at 2 p.m. Admission: $30/$25. Not suitable for minors. Tickets: www. ghostlightprojects.com or 1-800-838-3006.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets and info: 6049903474 or www.phtheatre.org.

Secrets of a Soccer Mom: Three women take the field in a mothers versus sons soccer game March 1-10, TuesdaysSaturdays at 8 p.m. with matinees Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $12-$28.

My Mother's Story: Local actors will read from the in-progress script giving insight into the process of creating a script and a sneak preview of what the finished show will look like Thursday, March 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15.

Studio 1398: 1398 Johnston St. on Granville Island, Vancouver.

I Love You Because: A musical love story/comedy about young New Yorkers finding love until Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. Admission: $20-$28. Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com or 6043079451.

Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or www.northvanplayers.ca.

The Trouble with Richard: A romantic comedy about a quiet guy's life becoming complicated until Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.

CLUBS AND PUBS

Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-2326. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m.

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

The Eagles Club Starlight Room: 170 West Third St., North Vancouver.

East Side Marios: Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver.

Jack Lonsdale's Pub: 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7333.

Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-6556.

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Sean Zwagerman Saturday, March 17 at 3 p.m. Topic: Is grammatical correctness dying? Should we care? Info: 778-782-8000 or www.philosopherscafe.net.

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Topic:

Is charity a good way of providing social services? Info: 778782-8000 or www.philosopherscafe.net.

Fiesta Flamenco every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, tapas and wine, 6: 30 p.m., music, 8: 30 p.m.

Legion #118: 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-1115 or [email protected].

The LW Club: 1515 Barrow St., North Vancouver. Info: 604253-7141 or www.lynnwoodinn.com. Doors: 9 p.m.

Open mic every Wednesday hosted by White Lies.

Memphis Blues: 1629 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-3699. Live blues every weekend.

Narrows Pub: 1979 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver. Ocean Club Restaurant and Lounge: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2326.

Live jazz every Tuesday, 7 p.m.; live DJ Thursday to Sunday, 11 p.m.-3 a.m. Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.queenscross.com.

Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7: 3011: 30 p.m.

The Raven Pub: 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.theravenpub.com.

Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 7: 3011: 30 p.m.

Red Lion Bar & Grill: 2427 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-8838.

Jazz Pianist Randy Doherty will perform every Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m.

Rusty Gull: 175 East First St., North Vancouver. Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

Capilano University: Room 162 in the Birch Building, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

Capilano University: Room 321 in the Library Building, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

Reading: Capilano University creative writing will present Kyo Maclear, author of the novels The Letter Opener and Stray Love Thursday, March 1 at 11: 30 a.m. Free. Info: www. capilanocreativewriting.blogspot.com.

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www. capilanou.ca/nscucentre.

Cap Film Series - Sound it Out: A documentary portrait of the very last surviving vinyl record shop in Teesside, NorthEast England Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $10/$6.

Cap Film Series -Familia: The story of a poverty stricken Peruvian family trying to survive and keep the family together Tuesday, March 13 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $10/$6.

Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.

Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.ferrybuildinggallery.com.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.

Movies at the Meek - The Guard: An Irish policeman with a confrontational personality is teamed up with and uptight FBI agent to investigate an international drug smuggling ring Tuesday, March 27 at 7: 30 p.m. Rated: R. Tickets: $12.

Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 or www.nvdpl.ca.

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Mark Battersby Wednesday, March 14 at 7 p.m. Topic: A discussion on the ways citizens can be more involved in the community planning process with the District of North Vancouver Transportation Planner Tegan Smith. Info: 778-782-5215 or www.philosopherscafe.net.

North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3490.

Park & Tilford Cineplex Odeon Theatre: 200-333 Brooksbank Ave., North Vancouver.

The North Shore International Film Series: The North Shore Community Arts Council will screen Canadian, independent and foreign films throughout the fall, winter and spring. Margin Call will play Wednesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca/events/ north-shore-international-film-series or 604-988-6844.

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. Fee: $7/$5.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.

SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join this discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, March 16, 10: 30 a.m.-noon. Topic: Does spring provide an opportunity for new beginnings or more of the same patterns and processes? Info: 778-782-8000 or www.philosopherscafe.net.

Opera Lecture Series: Explore the masterpieces of Giuseppe Verdi's later years with Nicolas Krusek Wednesdays, Feb. 29, March 7, 14, 21 and April 4 , 12: 30-2: 30 p.m.

- compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].