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.
Caroun Art Gallery: 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Info: caroun.net, 778-372-0765 or artgallery@ caroun.com. 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.
Passion: A celebration of the Iranian New Year with a painting exhibit of the works of Parivash Hessabi and Shabnam Tolou April 2-17. Opening reception: Saturday, April 6, 4-9 p.m.
Call for Submissions: Caroun Art Gallery is currently accepting works for a group exhibition in August. Deadline for submissions: Tuesday, April 30.
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: 604988-6844 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.
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 acrylic paintings of aquatic plants by Judith Frigon until 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.
The Art of the Landscape: An exhibition of paintings and furniture by Mary-Jean Butler, Greg Allen, Richard Alm and Burns Jennings will run until April 14. Meet the artists: Saturday, March 30, 2-3 p.m.
Reflections Vancouver: A group of paintings celebrating a decade of colour in Vancouver, created by students in Capilano University's Idea Program will run from April 16 to 28. The exhibition will include the launch of the 2014 calendar with images of the originals paintings. Opening reception: Tuesday, April 16, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, April 20, 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.
The Canadian Federation of University Women North Vancouver will celebrate local art with a presentation by print artist Heather Aston Wednesday, April 10 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $35. Tickets: [email protected] or 604-9240121. All proceeds will go to scholarships for North Vancouver students.
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 Fourth 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.
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.
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.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Info: 604-9257292 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: 604-925-7400 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: 604-925-7290.
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: 604925-7295 or westvancouvermuseum.ca.
Cutting Out the Tongue: An exhibition of selected work from 1976 to 2012 by Pierre Coupey will run until April 27.
CONCERTS
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 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.
Cap Jazz Series: Saxaphonist Dave Liebman will perform with "A" Band and NiteCap Thursday, April 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.
Cedar Springs Retirement Residence: 3633 Mount Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-3633 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.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
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.
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 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, [email protected] or at the door.
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: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.
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.
Pianist Boris Konovalov will perform a concert dedicated to the music of Chopin Thursday, April 18 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 Community Centre: 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.
Community Concert Series: Mariachi Los Castoricitos will perform a free concert Thursday, April 18 at 4 p.m.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7446 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Music at the Library - Friday Night Family Concert: Vancouver Opera in Schools will present Naomi's Road April 19 at 7: 30 p.m.
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 604-922-9171.
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: 604-990-7810 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 29, 30 and April 3-6 at 8 p.m. with matinees March 31 and April 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/$15/$10.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Cinderella: St. Thomas Aquinas school students will perform this classic musical April 18-20 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $15/$10. Info: 604-987-4431.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: deepcovestage.com or 604-929-3200.
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: [email protected].
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.
Round and Round the Garden: A romantic comedy about three siblings and their partners April 12 (preview), 13, 17-20, 24-27 at 8 p.m. with a matinee April 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $22/$20.
Metro Theatre: 1370 SW Marine Dr., Vancouver. Info: 604-266-7191 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 until April 20 at 8 p.m. with matinees April 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. 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 of 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.
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.
Brewster's Coffee: 2436 Marine Dr., West Electric Owl: 928 Main St., Vancouver. Info: 604-558-0928.
A Concert Series that brings together Steve Dawson's Black Hen House Band with special guest artists each month. Tickets: capilanou.ca/ nscucentre or at the door.
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, April 24 at 7 p.m. Topic: If something is of no practical significance, it has no theoretical significance either. Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
Queens Cross Pub: 2989 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 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: 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.
Traditional Teahouse: 1552 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-5511642.
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: 30-9: 30 p.m. Free. Anyone interested in performing can phone Doug Medley at 604985-5646.
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: 778-340-3379 or cafeforcontemporaryart@ gmail.com.
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: 604990-7810 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.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: kaymeekcentre. com or 604-981-6335.
Movies at the Meek - First Position: A documentary that follows six dancers as they prepare for the chance to enter the world of professional ballet Tuesday, April 30 at 7: 30 p.m. Two short films from Silver Harbour Shorts will also be shown. Tickets: $12.
Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-9840286, ext. 8144 or nvdpl.ca.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Mark Battersby Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. Topic: Medical paternalism and the patient's right to choose. Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
North Shore Writers Festival: Readers and writers will meet for this year's festival April 19 and 20. The festival will feature readings from Canadian authors Helen Humphreys, Terry Fallis, Tanis Rideout and Evelyn Lau; a literary trivia night; a panel of local foodies sharing their experiences writing and blogging about food; a panel discussion that will illuminate what happens after your writing is published and a reception. Complete schedule: northshorewritersfestival.com.
North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3474 or nvcl.ca.
Parkgate Library: 3675 Banff Court, North Vancouver.
Lecture Series - Biologically-Respectful Tourism and Environmental Stewardship: Capilano University's Catherine Evans will present the Sunshine Coast as a case study to explore the relationships among biological diversity, tourism and the role community organizations have played in promoting environmental stewardship Tuesday, April 16, 7-8: 45 p.m.
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. The Deep will play Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: 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 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 westvanlibrary. ca.
Monday Movie Nights: The library will screen movies on Mondays at 6: 30 p.m. Schedule: April 8, Searching for Sugar Man; April 15, To Rome with Love; April 22, Farewell, My Queen and April 29, Beasts of the Southern Wild.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, April 19 at 10: 30 a.m. Topic: As we acknowledge Earth Day 2013, what are the possibilities of more urban agriculture? With the growing, escalating digital developments, how do communication technologies facilitate or hinder political processes? Info: 778-7828000 or philosopherscafe.net.
Email information for your North Shore event to listings@ nsnews.com.
