Argyle Avenue: 1400-1600 Block, West Vancouver.
Harmony Arts Festival - Art Market: A line-up of more than 80 artists and artisans selected by a jury team will take over Argyle Avenue Aug. 10, 2-9 p.m. and Aug. 11 and 12, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Info: www.harmonyarts.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: www.bellevuegallery.ca.
Child's Play: An exhibition by Mark Heine will run until Aug. 12.
Britannia Mine Museum: 45 minutes north of Vancouver on the Sea to Sky Highway. Info: www.britanniaminemuseum.ca.
Copper and Fire Arts: Artists from all over B.C. will showcase their crafts and metal work Sunday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will also be live music.
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.
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.
Art Rental Show: More than 400 pieces of original artwork created by local artists will be on display and available for rent until Sept. 8. Pieces range from $10 to $40 per month.
Gift Box Showcase: Items by local artisans who specialize in high quality, hand-crafted, unique gift items will be for sale until Aug. 31.
Civic Plaza: 14th Street and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver.
Summer Artisan Craft Fairs: Local artisans and crafters will display and sell their handcrafted items Aug. 18 and 19, 11 a.m.-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 www.nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present an exhibition of wood carvings by Keith Gray and floral paintings by Grazyna Wolski until Sept. 18.
District Library Gallery: 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Info: www. nvartscouncil.ca.
The North Vancouver Community Arts Council will present paintings by Druh Ireland until Aug. 14. The North Vancouver
Community Arts Council will present paintings by Stefanie Denz Aug. 15-Oct. 9. Opening reception: Saturday, Aug. 25, 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.
Harmony Arts Festival - ArtSpeaks and ArtDemos: Talks, demonstrations, workshops, hands-on classes and slide presentations until Aug. 12 in the gallery and art tent. There is a $10 fee for hands-on workshops, which also require registration in the Ferry Building Gallery office. Info: www. harmonyarts.ca.
Harmony Arts Festival - Showcase Exhibition: Works of ArtSpeaks artists and invited alumni artists will be on display until Aug. 12. Info: www. harmonyarts.ca.
Progressions: A mixed-media exhibition will run Aug. 21-Sept. 9. Opening reception: Tuesday, Aug. 21, 6-8 p.m. Meet the artists: Saturday, Aug. 25, 2 p.m.
Painters' 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.
Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-913-3634.
On Our Walls: Vera Hand's pastel works will be on display until Aug. 27.
Lions Bay Art Gallery: 350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: www.lionsbayartgallery.com or 6049217865.
Featuring established and upcoming artists.
Loutet Farm: East 14th Street and Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver.
Exhibition: Conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) will have his work on display until Dec. 30.
Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 301-1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: www.nsartists.ca/garyeder or 604-929-4001. Gallery hours: Saturday and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Contemporary and abstract paintings by Gordon Oliver, Robert Botlak and Gary W. Eder.
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.
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: 6049861351 or www.presentationhousegall.com.
Annette Kelm: Contemporary photography, Sept. 7-Oct. 18.
Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-980-7182.
Form and Function: Potter Stuart Ross and textile embroidery artist Nell Burns will display their work until Sept. 9.
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.
Investigations: Artist Jeanne Krabbendam will show alongside three artists she works with at Coast Mental Health's Art Room until Sept. 2. Artist talk: Sunday, Aug. 26, 2 p.m.
Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Studio visits by appointment. For more information call 6049225356 or visit the website at www.sheltonart.com.
Shipbuilders' Square: 105 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver.
Art on the Pier: Artisans, vendors and themed attractions will run in conjunction with Concerts in the Square Aug. 11, 18 and 25, 4-9 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 www.silkpurse.ca.
Harmony Arts Festival - Juried Group Show: A diverse mixed-media show featuring work by more than 50 local artists. The exhibition will run daily until Aug. 12. Info: www. harmonyarts.ca.
Kim Braithwaite's photos of buildings, streets and landmarks will be on display Aug. 13-19. Opening reception: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6-8 p.m.
Art of the Peoples of the Salish Sea: showcasing work from a number of First Nations artists in a variety of media, Aug. 21-Sept. 16. Opening reception Aug. 21, 6-8 p.m.
Art is the question: Exhibit of Diane Moran's past and works, featuring abstract paintings, photography and mixed media. Sept. 18-30. Opening reception Sept. 18, 6-8 p.m.
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.
Harmony Arts Festival: Studio tours will take place Aug. 12, noon-5 p.m.
First Saturdays: Community artists will open their studios the first Saturday of every month, noon-5 p.m.
Teck Gallery: SFU Vancouver Campus, 515 West Hastings. Open during campus hours.
Mountain Imprints: Landscape prints by North Vancouver artist Arnold Shives. Until Aug. 30.
West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.
Harmony Arts Festival - Juried Group Show: A diverse mixed media show featuring work by over 50 local artists. The exhibition will run until Aug. 12. Info: www.harmonyarts.ca.
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. The New Design Gallery - On the Frontier 1955-1966: A chronicle of the important role the New Design Gallery played in advancing modernism in the region through historical documentation, photographs and artwork will run until Sept. 15. Admission by donation.
CONCERTS
Ambleside Landing: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7290 or www.ferrybuildinggallery. com.
Cuban Band Concert: Brisas Del Palmar, a visiting quintet from Cuba, will perform free concerts Aug. 17 and Sept. 7, 5: 30-9 p.m., Aug. 18, 25, Sept. 1 and 8, 1-5 p.m. Weather permitting.
Cates Park: 200 block of Dollarton Highway, North Vancouver.
Village Faire: Two stages with live music, artist and craft booths, dancers, community groups, food and more Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission by suggested donation of $10. Info: www. villagefairII2012.weebly.com.
Cates Concert Series: Free local concerts every Saturday, 4-7 p.m. until Aug. 25. Schedule: Aug. 18, Tommy Alto, Paul Filek, Man Chat; Aug. 25, Norine Braun, Robert Hubele, Pamela Tessman, Jody Quine, Snowdon, Foxxy Faith, Alexandria Maillot, Jessica Beach and Magic Pixie Dream Girls.
Tsleil-Waututh Nation Cultural Arts Festival: Experience aboriginal culture with live musical performances Sunday, Aug. 19, noon-6 p.m. Info: www. twnation.ca.
Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.
Concert: Live in Vancouver with Nasrin Asgari, Shirin Asgari and Hooman Khalatbari (soprano and piano) Saturday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $45-$85.
Saeid Shanbehzadeh Live in Concert: with Naghib Shanbehzadeh, zarb and tempo, Habib Meftah Boushehri, vocal and flute, and Damam and Manou Codjia, guitar, Saturday, Sept. 22, 7: 30 p.m.
Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-929-3200 or www.deepcovestage. com.
Body and Soul: Featuring singers Cheryl Hebb, Leigh Richards, Sheila Sharma and Gail Trainer. Sept. 5-8, 8 p.m. Info: firstimpressionstheatre.com. Edgemont Village: Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver.
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