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. An exhibition of ceramic sculptures by Megan Carroll and portraits and landscapes by Sandrine Pelissier will be on display, until Jan. 14. 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.

Brewster's Coffee: 2436 Marine Dr., West Vancouver. Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Info: 604-925-9820.

View an exhibition of photographs and photoworks by artist Roger Fidler until Nov. 28.

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

New works by Ieva Baklane will be on display until Nov. 23.

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.

Anonymous Art Show: View this fourth annual group exhibition, Nov. 27-Dec. 13. Each painting is $100. Opening reception: Thursday, Nov. 27, 7-9 p.m.

Call for Artists: The North Vancouver Community Arts Council is seeking female artists for a themed exhibition called Living Between Two Cultures. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m.

Shifting Boundaries - A Graphite Experience: View life size pieces in pencil and graphite by artists Alysha Creighton, Alma Visscher and Sande Waters until Nov. 22.

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. Info: 778-340-2223.

Colour Experience: Works by Adriana Zuniga will be on display until Nov. 30.

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.

Great Stuff: An exhibition and sale of crafts, artwork and gifts from over 40 artists and artisans, Nov. 21-Dec. 20. Special gallery hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday until 8 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.

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.

Inlet Wellness Gallery: 2320 Clarke St., Port Moody.

Color Reigns: Gordon Davis will be exhibiting his paintings, Nov. 29-Dec. 20. Reception: Saturday, Nov. 29, 7-10 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 30, noon-4 p.m.

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

Jewels on the Wall: New acrylic on canvas paintings by Chris Dahl will be on display, Nov. 25-Dec. 22.

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.

Parkgate Community Centre: 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Info: 604-220-0105.

The North Shore Artists Guild will be presenting it's second annual fine art sale, Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Presentation House Gallery: 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver. Juliette and Friends. Nov. 21 to Jan. 11, 2009.

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

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

Landscapes and Ladybirds: Artists John Steil and Bob Stevens will have their works on display, until Dec. 7. John Steil has collage/paintings of bird forms and Bob Spencer will feature watercolour landscapes.

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

Christmas Showcase: The gallery will feature Christmas gift items made by local artists, until Jan. 4.

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.

Wish You Were Here: The North Shore Needle Arts is showing their work, a journey from traditional to contemporary needle art until Nov. 30.

Rediscover Photography: A group photography exhibit featuring Sheryl R. Smith, Dec. 2-18. Opening reception: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

Cap Goes Celtic: Enjoy this mixture of music with Celtic roots presented by the Capilano University choirs with artists Amy Stephen and Michael Viens, Saturday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 30 at 3 p.m.

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

Whispers of the Beloved: The traditional Iranian Kereshmeh Ensemble will play alongside the New Westminster Symphony Orchestra, Friday, Nov. 28 at 8 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral: 690 Burrard St., Vancouver. Tickets: www.ticketstonight.ca. Info: 604-682-3848.

By Request: The Cathedral Choir will perform this concert of choral music selected by on-line requests, Saturday, Nov. 22 at 8:30 p.m. Fill out the on-line request at www.cathedral.vancouver.ca. Tickets $20.

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

Tafelmusik: This orchestra transports you back to the period between 1650 and 1750, Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $42/$37.

Bach -- Eternal Inspiration: Yugoslavian pianist Ratimir Martinovic performs, Friday, Dec. 5 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $18.

Mt. Seymour United Church: 1200 Parkgate Ave., North Vancouver.

Christmas with Brass: The North Shore Chorus is launching its 33rd season with a concert, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $15/$12/$5 at 604-985-2559 or audreyowen@shaw.ca.

St. Stephen's Anglican Church: 885 22nd St., West Vancouver. Info: 604-924-9937.

Jazz Vespers: The Jennifer Scott Quartet performs, Sunday Nov. 30 at 4 p.m. A $10 donation is welcomed.

Christmas with Brass: The North Shore Chorus is launching its 33rd season with a concert, Friday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15/$12/$5 at 604-985-2559 or audreyowen@shaw.ca.

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

Music at the Library: Friday night concert series presents Brazilian musician, Celso Machado, Friday, Nov. 28 and pianist, Robert Silverman, Friday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited, doors open at 7 p.m.

THEATRE

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

The Ash Girl: This story of Cinderella retold will delight all ages, until Nov. 22 at 8 p.m., Nov. 22, 2 p.m. Tickets: $20/$14/$8.

Collingwood School Theatre: 70 Morven Dr., West Vancouver. Info: 604-925-3331.

Amadeus: Enjoy this play by the students of Collingwood from Nov. 25 to 29 at 7 p.m.

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

Billy Bishop Goes to War: Actor Damon Calderwood stars as a World War I flying ace, until Nov. 22, Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets: $18/$15.

North Shore Neighbourhood House: 225 East Second St., North Vancouver.

Enjoy a trilogy of comedic holiday shows, The Present Association, The List and Real or Unreal, Monday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.

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

The Thing About Men: A musical comedy on the exploration of the issue of fidelity in modern-day relationships, until Dec. 6., 8 p.m., Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Tickets: $24/$20.

Vancouver Playhouse Theatre: Hamilton and Dunsmuir Streets. Tickets: 604-665-3034.

The Drowsy Chaperone: Enjoy this toe tapping musical production about a lonely man who escapes his drab life by listening to his favourite musical from Nov. 22 to Dec. 27 at 8 p.m.

DANCE

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

Like the Five Fingers on Your Hand: Bouge de la performs this celebration of the perception, Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $18.

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.

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

SFU Philosophers' Cafe: Moderator Martin Hunt on the topic of experimental philosophy, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Admission: $5.

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.

Solo set, Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. followed by jam night from 8-11 p.m. Info: www.dinodinicolo.com.

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, 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.

Michael Millman and interactive hand drumming facilitation with Sandy Millman, Saturday, Nov. 22.

David Sinclair performs, Saturday, Nov. 29.

OTHER EVENTS

32 Books: 3185 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.

Listen to the reading of Rocksalt, an anthology of contemporary B.C. poetry featuring 108 B.C. poets, Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

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

Movies at the Meek - Up the Yangtze: This documentary focuses on the Three Gorges dam, Monday, Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. Mandarin with English subtitles.

E-mail information for your North Shore event to listings@nsnews.com.