GALLERIES
Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 604-903-3798 or www.artists4kidscom.
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.
The Name of this Tree: An exhibition of paintings by Pari Azarm Motamedi will run until Nov. 10.
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.
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: 778-340-3379 or [email protected].
Idle Wild: An exhibition of new works by DRIL, a collaborative artist collective, will run until Nov. 16. Opening reception: Friday, Oct. 19, 6-9 p.m.
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.
Cedar Springs Retirement Residence: 3633 Mount Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver.
The Land is a Person: Public artwork by First Nations' artist Marianne Nicolson will be unveiled Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2-4 p.m. RSVP: [email protected].
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.
Sans Brush: A group exhibit exploring the unconventional process of painting without a brush will run until Oct. 20.
Call for 2D and 3D Artists: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is currently accepting submissions for its Art in the Community Programme that takes place at the District Foyer Gallery and the District Library Gallery.
The programme is designed to enable emerging artists to gain exposure. Deadline for submissions: Saturday, Oct. 13, 4: 30 p.m.
Ethereal Landscapes: A collection of landscape art by Maegan Harbridge, Galen Felde and Tracey Tarling will be displayed Oct. 26-Nov. 17. Opening reception: Thursday, Oct. 25, 7-9 p.m. Talk and slideshow presentation: Saturday, Nov. 3, 1-2 p.m.
Coastal Patterns Gallery: 582 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-7624623, 778-997-9408 or www. coastalpatternsgallery.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 oil on canvas paintings by Olga Zakharova and sculptures by Julie Emerson until Nov. 13.
District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present a photographic exhibition by Mike Wakefield that explores industrial landscapes until Dec. 4. Opening reception: Saturday, Oct. 13, 2-4 p.m.
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.
Then and Now: An exhibition by Dundarave Printmakers will run until Oct. 21.
Mixed Media: An exhibition of works by Ray Bradbury, Clancy Gibson, Monique Martin and Tom Smith will run from Oct. 23 to Nov. 11. Opening reception: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, Oct. 27, 2-3 p.m.
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: 604-9262233.
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 [email protected].
Grouse Mountain: North Vancouver.
Artists for Conservation: Supporting nature through art with 90 original paintings and sculptures for sale Oct. 13-21. There will also be demos, art workshops and presentations. Info: www. grousemountain.com/afc.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
On Our Walls: Paintings by Grazyna Wolski will be on display.
Lynn Valley United Church Gallery: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: www.lynnvalleychurch.com.
A Gallery Launch will take place Friday, Oct. 12, 6-9 p.m. The ongoing exhibit will feature art of the community, in the community, for the community. RSVP: 604-987-2114 or llvuc@ telus.net.
North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3455 or www.nvcl.ca.
Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Dec. 30.
North Vancouver Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or www.northvanmuseum.ca.
Wallpaper - Posters and the Art of Persuasion: A selection of posters from the archive's ephemera collection will run until Dec. 22.
Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Dec. 30.
North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-987-5612 or www. northvanmuseum.ca.
Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Dec. 30.
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 www. presentationhousegall.com.
Annette Kelm: Contemporary photography will be on display until Oct. 14.
Frank Horvat, a pioneer in fashion photography, will have his work displayed Oct. 19-Dec. 23. Opening reception: Friday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m.
Presentation House Satellite Gallery: 560 Seymour St., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Info: www.satellitegallery. ca.
Dorothy: A new series of works by artist Myfanwy MacLeod will run until Nov. 10. The exhibition will feature origami made from pages of Playboy magazines in which playmate Dorothy Stratten appeared.
Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-7182.
More Pottery, More Painting: Acrylic on canvas of North Shore landscapes by Jean Taylor and ceramics by Sue Rankin will be displayed until Oct. 28.
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.
Odd Occurrences: Images inspired by oral and visual storytelling by Kristin Bjornerud, Tamara Bond, Tomoyo Ihaya and Carrie Walker will run until Oct. 14.
Art Party: A fundraising exhibition Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Original artwork by more then 50 artists will be sold for $100, $200 or $300. The exhibition will continue until Oct. 20.
Traveling Women: An exhibition by Kwan S. Yu in oils that portrays transit riders will run from Oct. 23 to Nov. 18. Opening reception: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 7-9 p.m. Artist talk: Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Info: 604925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
Beyond Beautiful: Washes of oil on paper celebrating the female form by Bruno will be on display until Oct. 14.
Snippets and Snogs: An exhibition of mosaics in bone china by Judy Oke and wood carvings by Charles Rice will run from Oct 16 to 28. Opening reception: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m.
The Life Around Me: Watercolour artist Jong Sook Lee's work will be on display from Oct. 30 to Nov. 11. Opening reception: Tuesday, Oct. 30, 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 Art Gallery at Capilano University: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: 604-9861911, local 2053.
B-Gallery: The second half of an exchange exhibition with Tokyo will run until Oct. 20.
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 or www.195studios.ca.
First Saturdays: Community artists will open their studios the first Saturday of every month, noon-5 p.m.
Tartooful: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 604-9240122 or www.tartooful.com.
Delivery: A new series of works by Kathryn Lissack will be on display until Nov. 14.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9257407 or www.westvanlibrary.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.
Photographing Mid-Century West Coast Modernism: The launch of a book dedicated to photographs by Selwyn Pullan will run until Dec. 15. Admission by donation.
CONCERTS
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
The Fab Fourever will perform a Beatles tribute concert Saturday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $37.50.
Snatam Kaur Live in Concert: A sacred chant concert Friday, Oct. 26 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $46-$69 for adults and $29/$18 for children.
An Evening with Barney Bentall: A fundraiser for the North Shore Disability Resource Centre Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7: 30 p.m. The Jeff Standfield Band will open followed by Barney Bentall. There will be a silent auction beginning at 6: 30 p.m. Tickets: $35.
Moods, Landscapes and Pictures: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert Monday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. Admission: $37.50/$33.50/$25. Tickets: 604-867-3434 or vancouversymphony.ca.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre. com or 604-981-6335.
The Vienna Boys Choir will perform a crowd pleasing repertoire Sunday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $50/$45/$30.
Out of this World: The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform Saturday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15/$12.
Chamber Music Concert: Pro Nova String Ensemble will perform Sunday, Nov. 4 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 604921-9444 or [email protected].
Lynn Valley United Church: 3201 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver. Info: www.lynnvalleychurch.com.
Friday Night Live: A weekly series with improv actors AddLibretto playing hosts to musical guests Fridays at 7: 30 p.m. Schedule: The Three Kings will perform Oct. 12. 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.
Mount Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.
A Conversation: Pianist Vlada Mars will perform a benefit recital in support of Chelsea Steyns who is battling a rare from of brain cancer Saturday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. Admission: $20/$10. Info: 778-5546277.
Chamber Music Concert: Pro Nova String Ensemble will perform Sunday, Oct. 28 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 604921-9444 or [email protected].
North Vancouver School District, The Artist for Kids Trust and the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art: 2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Annual Tribute to the Arts: The Fund for the Arts on the North Shore will present performances by Adam Woodall and Asha Diaz to honour distinguished artist Douglas Coupland Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $30/$25.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: www.phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
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' Plaza: 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver.
Dino DiNicolo will perform Friday, Oct. 19, 8-8: 45 p.m.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or www.silkpurse.ca.
TriVo: The vocal trio of Dawn Pemberton, Karla Mundy and Brian Tate will perform Thursday, Oct. 18 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
The Rota Trio: Clarinetist Gene Ramsbottom, cellist Lee Duckles and pianist Richard Epp will perform Thursday, Oct. 25 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
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. West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.
Friday Night Concert Series - Lions Gate Classics: Members of Lions Gate Sinfonia will play selections from the library's new orchestra collection Oct. 12, at 7: 30 p.m.
Friday Night Concert Series - Soultra A tribute to George Benson and Jimmy Smith Oct. 26 at 7: 30 p.m.
THEATRE
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/nscucentre.
Dancing at Lughnasa: A man recalls 1936, during the Festival of Lughnasa when he was a seven-year-old boy Oct. 17-20 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. Admission: $22/$15/$10.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-929-3200 or www.deepcovestage.com.
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night: A comedy about a variety of people taking refuge in an old inn during a storm Wednesdays to Saturdays, until Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
Amber Avenues: A musical romance Wednesdays to Saturdays, Oct. 19-27 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 21 and 27 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $25/$20.
The Jacket: An action comedy movie come to life on stage Saturday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$28/$24/$20.
Waiting for the Parade: A reflective look at war from five women's point of view Wednesdays-Saturdays, Nov. 3-17 at 8 p.m. with a matinee Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Preview Nov. 2 for $12. Tickets: $20/$18.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: www.phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
My Mother's Story: Based on the lives of real women, this play looks at the complicated relationships we hold with the most important woman in our lives Oct. 17-28 at 8 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets: $28/$23.
Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or www.northvanplayers.ca.
The Murder Room: A comedy mystery Wednesdays to Saturdays, Oct. 19-Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. Preview Oct. 18. Admission: $18/$16.
DANCE
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Ballet Off Broadway and Other Works: A performance by Ballet Victoria Saturday, Oct. 20, 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $33.50/$28.50/$2 3/$17.50.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
The Menaka Thakkar Dance Company will perform a fusion of Indian with contemporary dance styles Friday, Nov. 2 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $28/$25/$12.
CLUBS AND PUBS
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: 604-9866556.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Martin Hunt Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. Topic: Should we be rethinking how we vote? Info: 778-782-5215 or www.philosopherscafe.net.
Fiesta Flamenco every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, tapas and wine, 6: 30 p.m., music, 8: 30 p.m.
Memphis Blues: 1629 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-3699. Live blues every weekend.
Narrows Pub: 1979 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver.
Mist Ultra Bar: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2326.
DJs spin classic dance music from the 80's, 90's and today.
Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www.queenscross.com.
Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Sunday, 7: 30-11: 30 p.m.
The Raven Pub: 1052 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www.theravenpub.com.
Adam Woodall performs acoustic music every Thursday, 7: 30-11: 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.
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.
OTHER EVENTS
Lions Bay Village Hall: 400 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Diamond Head Chalet - A Family's Journey: A documentary on the construction and operation of Diamond Head Chalet from the 40's to the 70's Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7: 30 p.m.
Admission by donation Info: [email protected]. West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.
Jazz Talks with Neil Ritchie: An exploration of music groundbreakers such as Bing Crosby, Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, Peggy Lee, Mel Tormé and Michael Bublé Tuesdays, Oct 16 and 23, 10: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m.
Artists Confidential - Inside Swan Lake: A conversation with dancer Cristina Graziano of Ballet Jorgen Canada Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 10: 30 a.m. Free. SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, Oct. 19 at 10: 30 a.m. Topic: Should Canada continue with athe British monarchy as Head of State? Info: 778-782-5215 or www.philosopherscafe.net.
Opera Series with Nicolas Krusek: A series on the life and operas of Richard Wagner Wednesdays, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 and Dec. 5, 12: 30-2: 30 p.m.
