GALLERIES
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: 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.
cCaroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or [email protected]. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.
Group Exhibition: Paintings, drawings, photographs and calligraphy by various artists will be on display until March 29.
Casa Del Caffe: 116 East 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-983-2233.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com.
Exhibit: Work by artists from 195 Studios will have their work on display until June 15.
CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil.ca. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
Ruminations of Order: Emerging artists Rosemary Burden, Angela Gooliaff, Judy D. Shane and Debbie Westergaard Tuepah will display their work until April 13. Artist talk: Saturday, March 23, 1-3 p.m.
Call for Exhibition Proposals: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is currently accepting submissions for the winter/ spring 2014 exhibition schedule. Submission deadline: Saturday, April 13, 4 p.m.
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 nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of prints and textiles by Michelle Carlson until May 7.
District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of Peterson Turgoose's work of urban landscapes until March 26.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of acrylic paintings of aquatic plants by Judith Frigon from March 27 to May 21. Opening reception: Saturday, April 6, 2-4 p.m.
Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7290 or ferrybuildinggallery. com. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.5 p.m. Closed Mondays.
A Visual Language: A mixed media exhibition with Eric Goldstein and Jin Hong will run until March 24.
The Art of the Landscape: An exhibition of paintings and furniture by Mary-Jean Butler, Greg Allen, Richard Alm and Burns Jennings March 26-April 14. Opening reception: Tuesday, March 26, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, March 30, 2-3 p.m.
Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art: 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Friday, from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10: 30 a.m.-3 p.m. Adult admission by donation/children free. Info: 604-903-3798.
Tours will be offered on Thursdays at 12: 30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1: 30 p.m. Registration required: [email protected].
Maple Leaf Project: Twelve celebrated individuals created their own interpretation of our national symbol and the canvasses will be auctioned off at a champagne reception Wednesday, April 3 at 6 p.m. Funds raised will support art-based student education.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.
On Our Walls: Oil painter Jean Bonvini's work will be on display until April 2.
Lions Bay Art Gallery: 350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: lionsbayartgallery.com or 604-9217865.
Featuring established and upcoming artists. Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 3011467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: 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. Macgillycuddy's Consignment: 128 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.
Exhibition: Figurative work by Anna du Bois will be on display until April 21.
The Music Bo 1564 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.
Mystic Mask Art Studio: 319 West 28th St., North Vancouver.
North Shore: From Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay.
North Shore Art Crawl: An opportunity to meet artists in their studios or at local galleries during the third annual crawl April 20 and 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The event will feature over 200 artists at 60 locations. Info about locations and artists: nsartcrawl.ca.
North Vancouver Museum: 209 West 4th St., North Vancouver. Open by appointment only. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016. North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver.
Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.
Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or presentationhousegall. com.
An Exhibition with Anna Oppermann, Andrea Pinheiro and Marianne Wex will run until March 24.
Slavs and Tartars - Friendship of Nations: An exhibition of works from an international collective of artists, designers and writers will run from April 12 to May 26. Opening reception: Friday, April 12, 7 p.m.
Presentation House Satellite Gallery: 560 Seymour St., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Info: satellitegallery.ca.
News!: An in-depth look at the news photography archives of the Vancouver Sun and Province will run until March 30.
Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-7182.
Dialogue of Inanimate Objects: Works on canvas by Frieda Ashworth and pottery by Patty Osborne and Elizabeth Nichols will be on display until April 14.
Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Info: 604-924-1378 or seymourartgallery.com.
Common/Opposites: An exhibition of works by ceramist Les Manning will run until April 6. Artist talk: Sunday, March 24, 2-3 p.m. Reception: Sunday, March 24, 3-5 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 silkpurse.ca. Imagery in Colour and Ceramic: An exhibition of Roohay Marandi's ceramic sculptures and pottery and Nazanin Sadeghi's watercolour paintings will run until March 31.
Cherry Blossoms - A Textile Translation: The Vancouver Guild of Fibre and Arts and fibreEssence will hold a juried exhibition inspired by the cherry blossom from April 2 to 21. Artists will be in the gallery throughout the run demonstrating techniques. Opening reception: Tuesday, April 2, 6-8 p.m.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604925-7400 or westvanlibrary. ca.
The Colours of Spring: A group show in celebration of Norouz will run until April 30.
From Print to Digital: A display of some original historical images that have been restored will run until April 30.
West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th St., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8: 30 p.m. Info: 604925-7290.
Art in the Hall: Riitta Peirone's work in pastels, acrylics, watercolours and oils will be on display until May 10.
West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7295 or westvancouvermuseum.ca.
Cutting Out the Tongue: An exhibition of selected work from 1976 to 2012 by Pierre Coupey will run until April 27. Artist talk: Saturday, March 23, 2-3 p.m.
CONCERTS
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604990-7810 or capilanou.ca/ nscucentre.
Cap Classical and Choral Series - Brahms' Requiem: Capilano University Festival Chorus and Capilano University Singers will perform with the Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra April 13, 8 p.m. and April 14, 3 p.m. Tickets: $25/$20/$10.
Pictures at an Exhibition: Capilano University Wind Ensemble will perform Tuesday, April 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15/$10/$5.
Cedar Springs Retirement Residence: 3633 Mount Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver. Info: 604-9863633 or cedarspringsresidence. ca.
Piano Recital: Raphael Sudan will perform the works of Chopin, Bach, Beethoven and Liszt Monday, April 1, 2: 30-3: 15 p.m. Free. RSVP by March 28.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
The Soshin Girls' School Brass Band will perform a free concert Sunday, March 24 at 2 p.m.
Natalie MacMaster will perform a concert featuring her Cape Breton style fiddling and classic foot-stomping jigs Tuesday, April 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $48.50.
Electric Evenings: John Mann will perform along with Fish and Bird Friday, April 5 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.
The Grand Tour: Lions Gate Sinfonia will perform with the British Columbia Boys Choir Saturday, April 6 at 7: 30 p.m. There will be a pre-show chat at 6: 30 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$12.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
Early Music Vancouver - Liederkreis: A recital with baritone Joshua Hopkins and pianist Michael Jarvis Sunday, March 24 at 3 p.m. There will be a pre-show discussion with Early Music Vancouver's associate artistic director Mathew White at 2: 15 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.
Elvis - The Moments: Relive the music of Elvis Presley with Pete Paquette Wednesday, April 3 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $35.
Cap Global Roots Series: Locarno will perform Latin style music Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20.
Close Up at the Meek: Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor will perform Saturday, April 6, 3 p.m. Tickets: $20.
Brighter Than Silence: The Lian Ensemble and Khosro Ansari will present a blend of Sufi music influenced by Persian traditional music Sunday, April 7 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $35.
Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: lynnvalleychurch.com.
Friday Night Live: A weekly series with improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7: 30 p.m. Schedule: March 22, surprise guest and March 29, John Hall. Admission by suggested donation of $10. The third Friday of each month, youth are invited for dinner and the show for $15 with tickets purchased by 5 p.m.
One World - Many Voices: A multi-faith benefit concert celebrating spring Sunday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Admission: $10 each or $25 for a family. Tickets: 604-987-2114, lvuc@ telus.net or at the door.
Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.
Best of Orpheus a 20th Anniversary Concert: The Vancouver Orpheus Male Choir will perform Saturday, March 23 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $20/$18. Tickets 604-5155686 or at the church.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre. org or 604-990-3474.
Cap Global Roots Series: Tango band 34 Punaladas will perform Sunday, April 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $30/$27.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.
Not Four Pianos: Violinist Keith Lawrence and guests will perform a concert highlighting piano quartets Thursday, March 28 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Dalannah Gail Bowen, a blues /soul singer will perform a concert of uplifting and inspirational songs Thursday, April 4 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Muses, Mothers, Musicians - Women in Baroque Music: Soprano Jane Long will be joined by cellist Marina Hasselberg and harpsichord player Christina Hutton Thursday, April 11 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
St. James Hall: 3214 West 10th Ave., Vancouver.
Cap Global Roots Series: The Savoy Family Cajun Band will perform Thursday, April 4 at 8 p.m. Admission: $28/$25. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou.ca/nscucentre. St. Stephen's Anglican Church: 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9264381.
Jazz Vespers: Guitarist Henry Young will perform rock and roll, rhythm and blues and jazz Sunday, March 31 at 4 p.m. Admission: $10 donation at the door appreciated.
West Vancouver United Church: 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver.
Mendelssohn's Elijah: The Pacific Spirit Choir will perform with top opera soloists and a professional orchestra Friday, March 29 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $30/$25. Tickets: pacificspiritchoir.com or 604922-9171.
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 University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604990-7810 or capilanou.ca/ nscucentre.
Cap Theatre Series - The Boy Friend: A musical tale about young ladies at finishing school awaiting the arrival of their all important boyfriends March 28-30 and April 3-6 at 8 p.m. with matinees March 31 and April 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/$15/$10.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: deepcovestage.com or 604929-3200.
North Shore Chorus will hold a gala fundraiser Thursday, April 4. The evening will start
with a reception at 6: 45 p.m. followed by a performance of Deep Cove Stage's Half Life. Admission: $20. Tickets: info@nschorus. com.
Half Life: A romantic comedy April 5, 6, 10-13 and 17-20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
The Taming of the Shrew: Shakespeare's story of the timeless battle of the sexes April 11-13 at 8 p.m. with a matinee April 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $43/$39/$24.
Metro Theatre: 1370 SW Marine Dr., Vancouver. Info: 604266-7191 or metrotheatre.com.
The Winslow Boy: A story inspired by an actual event and set against the strict codes of conduct and manners of the Edwardian age Thursdays-Saturdays, March 23 to April 20 at 8 p.m. with matinees April 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. There will also be a preview show March 22 at 8 p.m. with tickets for $12. Admission: $20$23. Tickets: eventbrite.com/event/5887964059.
Mulgrave's Linda Hamer Theatre: 2330 Cypress Bowl Lane, West Vancouver.
Innocence Lost: Students will perform a play about Steven Truscott who was convicted or murder and years later acquitted April 11-13 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $20/$10. Tickets: 604913-6032. Info: mulgrave.com.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
Stationary - A Recession-Era Musical: A story that explores the lives of six young people who after graduating discover that the world isn't quite what they were promised April 4-14 at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets: $14$28.
Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or northvanplayers.ca.
The Drawer Boy: A drama with pithy rural humour April 4 (preview)-6, 10-13 and 17-20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
DANCE
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
The Secret Garden and Other Works: Ballet Victoria will bring this story to life Thursday, March 28 at 7: 30 p.m. The performance will open with a selection of new works. Tickets: $33.50/$28.50/ $23/$17.50.
CLUBS AND PUBS
The Biltmore Cabaret: 2755 Prince Edward St., Vancouver.
Video and CD Release: Catlow will release Pinkly Things and Library and Adrienne Pierce will perform Saturday, March 30, 8-11 p.m.
Larson Station Restaurant: Glenegales Clubhouse, 6190 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
Jazz Nights: Vocalist Maria Ho will be accompanied by pianist Ron Johnston and bassist Dave Guiney Friday, March 22, 7-9 p.m.
La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604986-6556.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. Topic: Does philosophy evolve like science does? Info: 778-7828000 or philosopherscafe.net.
Mist Ultra Bar: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2326.
DJs spin classic dance music from the 80s, 90s and today. Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: queenscross.com.
Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7: 3011: 30 p.m.
The Raven Pub: 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 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 Thursday, 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.
Traditional Teahouse: 1552 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-551-1642.
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.
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: 309: 30 p.m. Free. Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604-985-5646.
OTHER EVENTS
Café for Contemporary Art: 138-140 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Info: 778340-3379 or [email protected].
Release Party: Lisa Voisin will host a party to launch her book The Watcher Thursday, March 28, 7-9 p.m.
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.
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-9907810 or capilanou.ca/nscucentre.
EarthWorks: Ecological expert William Rees will address the question what is blocking sustainability? Tuesday, April 2 at 7: 30 p.m.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: centennialtheatre.com or 604-9844484.
Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7290 or ferrybuildinggallery. com.
The World's Greatest Paintings: Art history lectures on film by Professor William Kloss of the Smithsonian Mondays until March 25, 7-9 p.m. Drop-in fee: $8.
Indigo Bookstore: 1025 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Meet and Greet: Rahela Nayebzadah will be signing her book Jeegareh Ma Saturday, March 23 from noon to 3 p.m.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Van. Info: 604-925-7407 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Author Reading: Robert Janning will read from his recently self-published first book Westcoast Reign: The British Columbia Soccer Championships, 1892-1905 Wednesday, March 27, 7: 30 p.m.
- compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to listings@ nsnews.com.