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GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca. Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

GALLERIES

Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca.

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: 604-9033798 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: 604-9221915. 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 cafeforcontemporaryart@gmail. com.

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.

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.

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.

Call for Artists: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is looking for artists to participate in the upcoming Anonymous Art Show. Deadline for submissions: Saturday, Nov. 3, 4 p.m.

David Neel Gallery: 104 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-9215, www. davidneel.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.

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: 604925-7266.

Gallery Jones: 1531 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604926-2233.

Gallery YoYo: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-9832896.

Graffiti Co. Art Studio: 171 East First St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1: 30-6: 30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-9801699 or www.gcartstudio@ shaw.ca.

Grouse Mountain: North Vancouver.

Artists for Conservation: Supporting nature through art with 90 original paintings and sculptures for sale until Oct. 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.

Lions Bay Art Gallery: 350 Centre Rd., Lions Bay. Gallery hours: Monday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: www.lionsbayartgallery.com or 604-921-7865. Featuring established and upcoming artists.

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: 604-9875612 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: 604-9861351 or www.presentationhousegall.com.

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.

Pottery, Prints and Paintings: Pottery by Jack Ploesser and a collection of original silkscreens, etchings and paintings from North West B.C., China and Egypt will be on display Oct. 28-Dec. 2.

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.

Art Party: A fundraising exhibition of original artwork by more then 50 artists will be sold for $100, $200 or $300 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.

Shelton Art /Studios Gallery: 3540 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Studio visits by appointment. Info: 604-9225356 or www.sheltonart.com.

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.

Snippets and Snogs: An exhibition of mosaics in bone china by Judy Oke and wood carvings by Charles Rice will run until Oct 28.

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.

Starfire Studio: 6607 Royal Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-5510 or www. starfireattheferries.com.

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: 604-2091197 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.

Teck Gallery: SFU Vancouver Campus, 515 West Hastings. Open during campus hours.

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

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604990-7810 or www.capilanou. ca/nscucentre.

Cap Classics: A free performance of songs and sonatas for flutes and pianos Friday, Oct. 26, 11: 45 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cap Jazz Series: Luciana Souza will perform with "A" Band and NiteCap Friday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.

Cap Global Roots: Rupa & the April Fishes will perform global street inspired music Saturday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $28/$25.

Cap Global Roots - International Guitar Night: Brian Gore will be joined by Martin Taylor, Solorazaf and Guinga Saturday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $35/$32.

Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: www. centennialtheatre.com. Box office: 604-984-4484.

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.

Deep Cove Coffee House: Mount Seymour United Church, 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver. Info: [email protected] or 604-9294019.

The Little Mountain Trio will perform an eclectic mix of original compositions Friday, Oct. 19 at 9 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and warm-up acts start at 7: 30 p.m. Admission: $10 which includes coffee and goodies.

Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: www. firstimpressionstheatre.com. or 604-929-9456.

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. Jim Byrnes will perform a CD release show for his new country inspired album Sunday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. Admission: $27/$25. Tickets: www. capilanou.ca/nscucentre.

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.

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: Eurythmic dancer Sonia Plewa will perform Oct. 19. 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.

Chamber Music Concert: Pro Nova String Ensemble will perform Sunday, Oct. 28 at 7: 30 p.m. Admission by donation. Info: 604-921-9444 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.

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.

Music for Art: Lions Gate Sinfonia will perform a concert inspired by the current exhibition "The Life Around Me" Thursday, Nov. 1 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Gitlin and Klukas: Clarinetist Connie Gitlin and pianist Suzanne Klukas will perform Thursday, Nov. 8 at 10: 30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

St. Andrew's United Church: 1044 St. Georges St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0408 or www. st-andrews-united.ca.

St. Stephen's Anglican Church: 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Info: 604-731-5518 or www. pacifictheatre.org.

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 Community Centre: 2121 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.

Band Concert: The West Vancouver Adult Concert Band conducted by Tak Maeda will perform contemporary, jazz, marches and show tunes Monday, Oct. 29, 8-9 p.m. Free.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7446 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.

Friday Night Concert Series - Soultra A tribute to George Benson and Jimmy Smith Oct. 26 at 7: 30 p.m. Free.

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 until Oct. 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 until Oct. 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. 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/$23/$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.

Live, Love, Dance: An evening of dance and live entertainment Saturday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. All proceeds will support Chelsea Steyns who is battling a rare form of brain cancer. Tickets: $100.

CLUBS AND PUBS

Beans on Lonsdale: 1804 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-2326. Live music every Thursday, 8 p.m.

The Eagles Club Starlight Room: 170 West Third St., 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: 604-986-6556.

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.

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.

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 604-985-5646.

OTHER EVENTS

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Tickets: 604-990-7810 or www. capilanou.ca/nscucentre.

Speaker Series: Raconteur Warren Kinsella will talk about his latest book Fight the Right - a handbook that investigates our current political era Monday, Oct. 29 at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $18/$15.

Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.ferrybuildinggallery.com.

How to Look at and Understand Great Art: A course on film illustrated by paintings by artists from Michelangelo to Picasso and Pollock will run Mondays until Nov. 12, 7-9 p.m. Drop-in fee: $8.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info and tickets: www.kaymeekcentre.com or 604-981-6335.

Movies at the Meek - Going Up the Stairs: A portrait of a female painter in a traditional Iranian marriage Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7: 30 p.m. Farsi with English subtitles. Tickets: $12.

Motet - Circo Aereo: Five performers will manipulate objects that float, collapse and mesmerize Sunday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $45/$40/$22.

North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-998-3490 or www.nvcl.ca.

Local Author Series: Zsuzsi Gartner will read from her book Better Living Through Plastic Explosives Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. Opening for Gartner will be poet Fran Bourassa.

Park & Tilford Cineplex Odeon Theatre: 200-333 Brooks-bank Ave., North Vancouver.

The North Shore International Film Series - Bernie: A dark comedy and true-crime saga of the most likeable killer in Texas history Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m. Tickets: $11. Info: www. nvartscouncil.ca/events/north-shore-international-film-series or 604-988-6844.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Tickets: www.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. The series will begin Nov. 5 with special guest Steven Miller. Free.

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 Tuesday, Oct. 23, 10: 30 a.m.-12: 30 p.m.

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 the 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.

- compiled by Debbie Caldwell. Email information for your North Shore event to [email protected].