GALLERIES
Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.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: bellevuegallery.ca.
A Feeler: A solo exhibition of Michiko Suzuki's large-scale etching prints will run until March 16.
Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-9221915 or 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 cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail. com.
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.
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.
Exquisite Landscape: A massive collaborative panoramic painting that will wrap around the entire gallery by artists Sandrine Pelissier, Elspeth Hart, Sarah Hill, Mary Shaugnessy and Camille Sleeman will be displayed until March 9.
Ruminations of Order: Emerging artists Rosemary Burden, Angela Gooliaff, Judy D. Shane and Debbie Westergaard Tuepah will display their work from March 15 to April 13. Opening reception: Thursday, March 14, 7-9 p.m. Artist talk: Saturday, March 23, 1-3 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 small sculptural works by Ellen Bang and oil paintings by Stephen Dittberner until March 19.
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.
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.
Jurors' Choice: A mixed media exhibition with various artists will run until March 3.
A Visual Language: A mixed media exhibition with Eric Goldstein and Jin Hong March 5-24. Opening reception: Tuesday, March 5, 6-8 p.m. Meet the Artists: Saturday, March 9, 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].
Graffiti Co. Art Studio: 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1: 30-6: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604980-1699 or [email protected].
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: kaymeekcentre.com or 604981-6335.
North Shore Photographic Challenge: A presentation of the work of the best photographers in B.C. and the Yukon Saturday, March 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$18. Info: nsps. ca.
Macgillycuddy's Consignment: 128 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.
Exhibition: Figurative work by Anna du Bois will be on display from March 4 to April 21.
North Shore: From Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay.
North Shore Art Crawl: Galleries, studio artists and artisans are invited to register until March 15 to open their studios/galleries to the public for the third annual event which will take place April 20 and 21. Info and registration: nsartcrawl.ca or Norman Vipond, 604-209-1197.
North Vancouver Museum: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-987-5612 or northvanmuseum.ca.
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.
Presentation House Satellite Gallery: 560 Seymour St., Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Info: satellitegallery.ca.
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.
Chameleon: A Polymer clay exhibition will run until March 2.
Common/Opposites: An exhibition of works by ceramist Les Manning will run from March 5 to 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: 604-9257292 or silkpurse.ca.
Looking From the Outside: Painter/printmaker Greg Allen will have his work on display until March 10. Allen will hold block printing workshop for beginners Sunday, March 10, 2-4 p.m. Supplies provided. Fee: $10.
Imagery in Colour and Ceramic: An exhibition of Roohay Marandi's ceramic sculptures and pottery and Nazanin Sadeghi's watercolour paintings will run from March 12 to 31. Opening reception: Tuesday, March 12, 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. Opening reception: Friday, March 1, 7-9 p.m.
From Print to Digital: A display of some original historical images that have been restored will run from March 1 to 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: Paintings by Anne Gudrun will be on display until March 1.
West Vancouver Museum: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 604-9257295 or westvancouvermuseum.ca.
Cutting Out the Tongue: An exhibition of selected work from 1976 to 2012 by Pierre Coupey will run March 6-April 27. Opening reception: Tuesday, March 5, 7 p.m. Artist talk: Saturday, March 23, 2-3 p.m.
CONCERTS
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou. ca/nscucentre.
Cap Jazz Series: Pianist Ernan Lopez-Nussa will perform with "A" Band and NiteCap Friday, March 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.
Cap Global Roots Series: Ana Moura will perform fado style singing Sunday, March 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.
Cap Classics - Notre Melos: Violinist Nancy DiNovo and cellist Ariel Barnes will perform works by Beethoven and Ravel Friday, March 8 at 11: 45 a.m. Free.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Classical-Celtic Crossover: Lions Gate Sinfonia will perform with guest artists from the North Shore Celtic Ensemble Saturday, March 2 at 7: 30 p.m. There will be a pre-show chat at 6: 30 p.m. Tickets: $39/$35/$12.
Romeo and Juliet: The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert featuring some of the best known pieces from the Russian repertoire Monday, March 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $37.50/$33.50/$25.
Country Gold: Impressions of Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Reba and Willie Nelson Saturday, March 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $42.45.
Electric Owl: 928 Main St., Vancouver. Info: 604-5580928.
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. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church: 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver.
North Shore Music Festival: The North Shore Registered Music Teachers will present their 42nd annual concerts March 13-15 at 7 p.m. March 13 will feature the highlights of the non-competitive section in piano, vocal, winds, strings and family class and March 14 and 15 will be the trophy winners in piano and strings. Admission: $10/$5. Free workshops will take place prior to the concerts. Info: Alice, 604-987-1067 or Diana, 604-929-1592.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
An Evening of Contrasts: The Vancouver Welsh Men's Choir will team up with UBC Opera for a performance Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $25/$22.
Early Music Vancouver - J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations: Harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani will perform Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. Join Early Music Vancouver's associate artistic director Mathew White for a pre-show discussion at 2: 15 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.
Intermediate Orchestra Spring Concert: The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra will perform Sunday, March 10 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation. Tickets: vyso.com.
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. Reeltime Celtic ensemble will perform March 1. 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.
Through the Hourglass: Pianist and composer Vlada Mars will perform Saturday, March 2 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15/$10. Info: vladamars.com.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
Music for Life: A musical event in support of prostate cancer Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. Capilano University music instructor Rueben Gurr will perform along with Rene Worst, Bill Coon and Jennifer Scott. There will also be a silent auction. Tickets: $20.
Cap Jazz at PHT: Students from the Jazz Studies Program at Capilano University will perform with special guests from the faculty Wednesday, March 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $15.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca.
Music for Art: Lions Gate Sinfonia will perform a concert inspired by the current exhibition "Looking From the Outside" Thursday March 7 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
Pianist Eugene Skovorodnikov will return for a concert Thursday, March 14 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
The Borealis String Quartet will perform Thursday, March 21 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.
St. Andrew's United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or st-andrews-united.ca.
Mass Enlightenment: The Laudate Singers will perform Saturday, March 2 at 8 p.m. Admission: $25/$20/$10. Tickets: laudatesingers.com or 604-729-6814.
St. Monica's Church: 6404 Wellington Ave., West Vancouver. Info: [email protected].
St. Patrick's Celebration: Murphy's Lagh with Damien Brennan on drums and Jennie Bice on the fiddle will perform Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m. Admission: $20, which includes snacks.
Reservations appreciated: 604-921-9112. West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7446 or westvanlibrary.ca.
Music at the Library - Friday Night Concert Series:
THEATRE
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].
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou. ca/nscucentre.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and tickets: 604-929-9456 or firstimpressionstheatre.com.
Holmes and Watson Save the Empire: A musical mystery Wednesdays to Saturdays until March 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$16.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Marvellous Magical Mix-Ups and The Letter, the Lovers and the Lucky Sardines will be performed by students from West Vancouver secondary March 1 and 2 at 7: 30 p.m. with a matinee March 2 at 2 p.m. Admission: $12. Tickets: 604-981-1100.
Smokey Joe's Cafe: A musical theatre production by students of the Theatre K Youth Conservatory programme Saturday, March 16 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $10.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris: A musical review reflecting on war and peace, life and death and the divisions between the young and old, the rich and the poor will run until March 2, evenings at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets: $14-$28.
Will Shakespeare's ImproMusical: A completely improvised theatrical musical based on the plots and language of William Shakespeare March 14 and 16, 8 p.m., March 15, 9 p.m. and March 17, 2 p.m. Tickets: $23-28.
Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7292 or silkpurse.ca. St. Martin's Hall: 195 East Windsor Rd., North Vancouver.
Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633 or northvanplayers.ca.
DANCE
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou. ca/nscucentre.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
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: 604925-9820.
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: 604-9866556.
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.
Legion #118: 123 West 15th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604985-1115 or [email protected].
Narrows Pub: 1979 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver.
Mist Ultra Bar: 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604926-2326. 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: 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: 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.
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 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 [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.
Capilano Library: 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-987-4471 or nvdpl.ca.
Can Creativity be Learned?: Carol Aiken, chair of Capilano University's School of Art and Design, will explore what is meant by creativity, demystify the creative process and offer hands-on exercises that challenge the audience to look at things differently Tuesday, March 12, 7-8: 45 p.m.
Capilano University Bosa Centre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.
Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or capilanou. ca/nscucentre.
The Sixth Extinction: Join ecologist and biogeographer Keith Wade to hear evidence and the proposed reasons for today's loss of biodiversity on a global scale Wednesday, March 13, 7 p.m.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: centennialtheatre.com or 604-984-4484.
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.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.
Movies at the Meek - Headhunters: The story of a successful headhunter who needs extra cash to keep his wife happy so he moonlights stealing rare artworks Tuesday, March 5 at 7: 30 p.m. Norwegian with English subtitles. Two short films from Silver Harbour Shorts will also be shown. Tickets: $12.
Lynn Valley Library: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 or nvdpl.ca.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Mark Battersby Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. Topic: Irrationality and cognitive traps. Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3474 or nvcl.ca.
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. A Late Quartet will play Wednesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: nvartscouncil. ca/events/north-shore-international-film-series or 604-988-6844.
Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: phtheatre.org or 604-990-3474.
The Movie Recyclers: A series of lost treasures in film followed by a discussion, the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Free.
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.
Carving Connections Legacy Pole: The story of Gwaii Haanas is being carved into an ancient red cedar to celebrate the unique relationship between the Haida Nation and the Government of Canada. Carver Jaalen Edenshaw will explain how his design represents the connections between the land, sea and people of Haida Gwaii Sunday, March 3, 2 p.m.
How Laughter Created the World and Where it's Going to Take us Next: Stand-up comedian Christopher Molineux will discuss the influence of humour on intelligence, society and a positive future Monday, March 4, 7-8: 30 p.m.
Music Appreciation Talks: Jazz specialist Neil Ritchie will discuss the music and life of George Gershwin Tuesdays, March 5 and 12, 10: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m.
SFU Philosopher's Cafe: Everyone is welcome to join a discussion with moderator Randall MacKinnon Friday, March 15 at 10: 30 a.m. Topic: With the growing, escalating digital developments, how do communication technologies facilitate or hinder political processes? Info: 778-782-8000 or philosopherscafe.net.
INDIE pop singer/songwriter Hannah Georgas, in the running for two Juno Awards (Songwriter of the Year and Alternative Album of the Year), is performing at the Rio Theatre with The Belle Game on April 27. Tickets for the show (general admission,19+) are $22.50 (plus service charges and fees) and go on sale this morning at 10 a.m. at livenation.com. Tickets are also available for purchase by phone at 1-888-222-6608 and at Red Cat and Highlife Records.
Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].
