GALLERIES

Art in Public Places: District of North Vancouver Municipal Hall, 335 West Queens Rd. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil2@telus.net.

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.

Buckland Southerst Gallery: 2460 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1915. www.bucklandsoutherst.com.

Textures of the Land: An exhibition of paintings by Alessandra Bitelli will be on display from until Oct. 12.

Capilano Mall: 935 Marine Dr., North Vancouver.

Centennial Theatre: 2300 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver.

CityScape Community Art Space: 335 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-6844 or nvartscouncil@telus.net. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

Traditional Territories: This exhibit features a variety of mediums by more than 20 artists from the Squamish Nation, until Oct. 25.

Community History Centre: 3203 Institute Rd., North Vancouver. Open: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Delany's Coffee House: 2424 Marine Dr., West Vancouver.

Feast in the Village: 3183 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.

Visions of Hornby: View works featuring artists of Hornby Island until Oct. 31.

Ferry Building Gallery: 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Admission to all shows is free. Info: 604-925-7266. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Guild Visions: The North Shore Artists' Guild presents a mixed media juried exhibition until Oct. 19. Artists' talk: Saturday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m.

Rock, Paper, Scissors: Mixed media works of Hal Barber, Elizabeth deBeer, Heather Fisher, Terry George, Alan Maples, Nancy Ricker, Janis Wasend and Joanne Waters on display from Oct. 21 to Nov. 2. Opening Reception: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 6-8 p.m. Artists' talk: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m.

Gallery YoYo: 312 East Esplanade, North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-983-2896.

Swap: An exhibition of Gordon Wilson's photographs showing his passion of automobiles, Oct. 16-30. Opening reception: Thursday, Oct. 16, 6-9 p.m.

Graffiti Co. Art Studio: 171 East 1st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1-6 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 604-980-1699 or www.graffiticoart.com.

Izzard Studio: Paintings from Italy, England, Greece, Spain, Mexico, a permanent, rotating exhibit by Daniel J. Izzard, 2405 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and evenings by appointment. Info: 604-922-3474.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.kaymeekcentre.com.

Klee Wyck: 200 Keith Rd., West Vancouver. Info: www.nsartists.ca.

First Fridays, paintings by artists from the North Shore Artists' Guild will be displayed on the first Friday of every month, 6-8 p.m.

Lynnmour Art Studio and Gallery: 1467 Crown St., North Vancouver. Info: www.lynnmourgallery.com 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.

North Vancouver Museum Gallery: 209 West Fourth St., North Vancouver.

North Vancouver Experience, an ongoing exhibit defining life in North Vancouver.

North Vancouver District Municipal Hall: 355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver.

Paintings and ceramics by artist Heather Braun-Dahl will be on display, until Oct. 22.

Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.

Gallery hours: Wednesday -Sunday, noon-5 p.m., Thursday, noon-8 p.m. Info: 604-986-1351 or www.presentationhousegall.com.

Rosalind Nashashibi: Enjoy a reception with the artist, Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.

Ron Andrews Community Space: 931 Lytton St., North Vancouver.Info: 604-980-7182.

Blossoms and Shadows: View Nigel Henderson's large acrylic on canvas garden landscapes, watercolours and pen and ink drawings, until Oct. 12.

Not the Usual Suspects: See the two dimensional works of artist, Susan Marczak from Oct. 12 to Nov. 9.

Seymour Art Gallery: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1378. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Seymour Art Gallery at Lonsdale Quay: 9-147 Chadwick Court, North Vancouver. Info: 604-988-5146. Gallery hours: Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 604-925-7292.

2x2: Two Artists, Two Portrait Styles: View the work of Stevie Elphick and Rosa Gramuglia as they celebrate their distinct artistic style, until Oct. 19. Options to purchase or commission works.

Studio Art Gallery: North Campus, Capilano College, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

Tartooful: 102-118 East Second St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Baba Project: A collection of new works by Audra Ricketts can be viewed until Nov. 19. Vancouver Museum: 1100 Chestnut St., Vanier Park, Vancouver.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7407 or www.westvanlib.org.

Gallery at the Library: Recent works by Parvis Djamtorki, Tanis Turner and Sa Boothroyd will be on display until Oct. 31.

West Vancouver Municipal Hall: 750 17th Street, West Vancouver.

The foyer level of the hall will showcase Luciana Alvarez's paintings of concrete jungles and natural landscapes until Nov. 30.

West Vancouver Museum and Archives: 680 17th St., West Vancouver. Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Impressions of Nature: The prints of Alistair Bell featuring a retrospective of his career will be on display until Feb. 7.

CONCERTS

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Box office: 604-990-7810.

The Arrogant Worms: Enjoy this musical comedy trio, Thursday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.

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

Blues Brothers Revival: An evening of blues, gospel and soul Saturday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m.

Family Festival Series -- Hidden Elephant: Enjoy the Robert Minden duo, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m.

Deep Cove Coffee House: at St. Clare-in-the-Cove, 1384 Deep Cove Rd., North Vancouver.

Audiences and acoustic musicians are welcome on the second Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $5, free for playing musicians. On Oct. 10 enjoy jazz and swing from Along for the Ride.

John Braithwaite Centre: 145 West 1st St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-982-8300.

Kay Meek Performing Arts Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Box office: 604-913-3634.

Loudon Wainwright III: Enjoy unique song writing and catchy melodies, Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $32/$29.

Robert Schumann, the poet of the piano performs Friday, Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m. followed by a complimentary tea. Tickets: $18.

Orpheum Theatre: Vancouver. Tickets: Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444 or www.ticketmaster.ca.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Box office: 604-990-3474 or www.phtheatre.org.

Queen Elizabeth Theatre Playhouse: Hamilton at Georgia, Vancouver. Tickets: Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444 or www.ticketmaster.ca.

Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre: 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver. Info: 604-224-6201.

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., WestVancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292.

Magia Classica: Italian classical pianist, Paolo Vairo performs the works of Chopin and Schumann, Thursday, Oct. 16, 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Nordic Journey: Guitarist, Michael Strutt and cellist, Eric Wilson perform a concert of Northern European music, Thursday, Oct. 23, 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12/$10.

Memory Cafe: Join Steve Maddock for the launch of his jazz CD in the style of Frank Sinatra, Thursday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 with CD/$15 without.

The Russian: Pianist Dr. Boris Konovalov performs Brahms and Chopin, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $15/$12.

Dead Serious: Opera soprano, Heather Pawsey and pianist, Rachel Iwaasa tackle the subject of mortality, Thursday, Oct. 30, 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12/$10.

West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-7402 or www.westvanlibrary.ca.

Friday Night Concert Series -- Rebecca Jenkins: Enjoy this free concert funded by the bequest of Robert Leslie Welsh, Friday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Doors open at 7 p.m.

THEATRE

Anne Mcdonald Studio: 333 Cesterfield Ave., North Vancouver.

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver. Info: 604-990-7810 or www.capcollege.bc.ca/theatre.

Tartuffe: Born Again: Based on Moliere's famous play, this updated version explores man's vulnerability to con artists in a comic expose, Oct. 14-19. Tickets: $12/$10.

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

Deep Cove Shaw Theatre: 4360 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-929-3200 or www.DeepCoveStage.com.

Abridged: This is a high-speed condensation of all of Shakespeare's 37 plays. Runs until Oct. 18, Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Kay Meek Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Info: www.kaymeekcentre.com. Tickets: 604-913-3634.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Box office: 604-990-3474. Info: www.phtheatre.org.

Cover: Sea Theatre presents a black comedy, until Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. Playwright David King explores the relationships of three people that are thrown together during a storm. Tickets: $20/$15.

Sunday Night Reading Series -- The Lieutenant of Inishmore: Come and hear a reading of this funny Irish comedy, Sunday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m. All proceeds go to the Babz Chula Lifeline for Artists Society. Tickets: $10.

Kitty Peek and Doggy Boo: Have fun at this puppet show for children three years and older, Saturday, Oct. 25, 3 p.m. Tickets: $7.50

The Dresser: The head of a theatre troupe struggles to continue to run a company and produce theatre in the middle of the London Blitz, Oct. 30-Nov.15, 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$14

Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292.

Theatre at Hendry Hall: 815 East 11th St., North Vancouver. Reservations: 604-983-2633. Info: www.northvanplayers.ca.

Cat's Cradle: A mystery/drama by Leslie Sands, Oct. 23 (preview), Oct. 24-25, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, Nov. 5-8, 8 p.m. Tickets: $16/$14.

DANCE

Capilano University Performing Arts Theatre: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

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

Lines: A classic ballet infused with a primal sensibility, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m.

Motus O's performs Variations in Love, Saturday, Oct. 18, 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 or pay what you can - minimum $5.

Kay Meek Performing Arts Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Box Office: 604-913-3634 or www.kaymeekcentre.com.

Karen Jamieson Dance is celebrating 25 years with, The Sisyphus Project, Friday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. Tickets: $35/$30/$15.

Presentation House Theatre: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Box office: 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.

The Bridge Between Pub: 1970 Spicer Rd., North Vancouver. Info: 604-924-1834. Live music every night.

Jack Lonsdale's Pub: Live music every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. at 1433 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-7333.

Joe Fortes Restaurant: 777 Thurlow St., Vancouver. Adam Woodall plays every Saturday and Sunday, 1-3 p.m.

La Zuppa: 1544 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-986-6556.

SFU Philosophers' Cafe: Everyone is welcome to attend, Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. The topic is Solipsism - the idea that I can't prove to myself that anything exists except my own mind. Admission: $5.

Fiesta Flamenco every Friday and Saturday, tapas and wine, 6:30 p.m., music, 8:30 p.m.

The LW Club: 1515 Barrow St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-253-7141 or www.lynnwoodinn.com. Doors: 9 p.m.

Open mic every Wednesday hosted by White Lies.

Memphis Blues: 1629 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver. Info: 604-929-3699. Live blues every weekend.

Ocean Club Restaurant and Lounge: Live jazz every Tuesday, 7 p.m.; live DJ Thursday to Sunday, 11 p.m.-3 a.m. at 105-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver. Info: 604-926-2326.

Rusty Gull: 175 East First St., North Vancouver.

Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; Mostly Marley performs every Sunday, 7 p.m.

Dino Solo is hosting jam night, Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.

Sailor Hagar's Brew Pub: Live music every Friday and Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at 235 West First St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-984-3087.

Saltaire Restaurant: Live local jazz every Thursday at 235 15th St., West Vancouver.

Taylor's Crossing: Magician every Friday and Sunday, 5 p.m. at 1035 Marine Dr., North Vancouver. Children are welcome. Info: 604-986-7899.

Waves Coffee House: 3050 Mountain Hwy., North Vancouver.

The Celtic Medley fiddle and string player's showcase returns on Saturday, Oct. 18, 8-10 p.m. Free admission. Anyone interested in performing should call Doug at 604-985-5646. Info: info@celticmedley.com.

Wired Bean: 102-200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver.

Live acoustic music Saturdays at 8 p.m. Admission by donation.

Just back from her Canadian tour Lindsay May will perform Oct. 11.

OTHER EVENTS

Capilano University: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

Open Text Reading Series: Listen to poet and critic, Steve Collis, Thursday, Oct. 23, 11:30 a.m., in the library building.

Listen to poet and visual artist Renee Rodin, Thursday, Oct. 30, 11:30 a.m., in the library building.

Kay Meek Performing Arts Centre: 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver. Box office: 604-913-3634.

Movies at the Meek -- Juno: Enjoy this coming of age comedy, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Mountain View Cemetery: Celebration Hall, 5455 Fraser St., Vancouver.

Capilano University Editions is launching its season with readings by various authors, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. Music by Cellosound. Info: email contact@cuebooks.ca.

North Vancouver City Library: 120 West 14th St., North Vancouver.

Rowboat in a Hurricane: Book launch and slide show by adventurer Julie Angus, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m.

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

Brick Lane: Enjoy the third movie in the North Shore International film series fall season, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m. Based on Monica Ali's British novel about an arranged marriage. Tickets: $9 or $30 for series. Info: 604-988-6844.

The West Vancouver Memorial Library: 1950 Marine Dr.

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