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.

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

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, until Dec. 13. Each painting is $100.

Art Rental Days: Rent original art for your home or business, Dec. 9-13 from noon to 4 p.m. Prices range from $8-$35 per month.

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.

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 until 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 until Dec. 20. Reception: Saturday, Nov. 29, 7-10 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 30, noon-4 p.m.

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.

Jewels on the Wall: New acrylic on canvas paintings by Chris Dahl will be on display until 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.

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

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

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.

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.

Christmas Treasures: The work of Robin Reid and Anne Love will be available for purchase, Dec. 7-Jan. 4. There will be whimsical dolls, paper books, jewelry, seasonal costumes for tots and other suitable items for gift giving.

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.

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

Rediscover Photography: A group photography exhibit featuring Sheryl R. Smith, Richard Alm and Michelle Demers until Dec. 18. 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.

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.

Winter Celebration: The North Shore Concert band conducted by Tak Maeda and the Jazz Connexion conducted by Blair Fisher will hold a performance, Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m.

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

Sinfonia Family Christmas: Vocalist Monique Creber is joined by the North Shore Sinfonia orchestra, the Michael Creber band, the CM Singers and Mulgrave's adult choir performing Christmas music of the Carpenters, Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35/$30/$15.

The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts: 777 Homer St., Vancouver. Tickets: Ticketmaster, 604-280-4444 or www.ticketmaster.ca.

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

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

Handsworth Secondary School: 1044 Edgewood Rd., North Vancouver.

Sweet Music Concert: The concert and jazz bands, strings ensemble and choir will be performing, Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Admission: $10/$5.

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

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

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

Winter Gathering: Join the Lynn Valley Black Bear band to listen to seasonal favourites, marches and show tunes, Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation and refreshments are provided.

Gifted: Pandora's Vox and Espitiru Vocal Ensemble present their annual Christmas concert, Dec. 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $29/$24/$18.

Festive Potpourri: The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra presents a selection of traditional and contemporary Christmas favourites, Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation.

Linda Hamer Theatre: Mulgrave School, 2330 Cypress Lane, West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-3223.

Christmas at the Movies: Michael Creber's band, the CM Singers, Encore Musical Theatre group, Mulgraves's Upper School vocal ensembles and adult choir will perform a selection of holiday music from popular Christmas movies, Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.

Lonsdale Quay Market: 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. Info: wwwlonsdalequay.com.

Live Holiday Entertainment: Local school choirs perform Christmas carols throughout December. Ambleside Orchestra performs, Friday, Dec. 12, 7-8 p.m.; North Shore Chorus, Saturday, Dec. 13 from noon to 1 p.m.; Capilano Community music school, Friday, Dec. 13, 4:15-5 p.m.; VOC Soul Gospel choir, Friday, Dec. 13. 3-4 p.m.; Capilano University choir, Sunday, Dec. 21, 1-3 p.m.

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.

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., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: 604-925-7292.

Music for the Soul: Gospel singer Marcus Mosely and pianist Gail Suderman in a concert, Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $17/$15.

Delicate Fries: Tiresias, with flautist Mark McGregor and pianist Rachel Iwaasa present a program celebrating music of B.C. composers Barbara Pentland, Jean Coulthard and Rodney Sharman, Thursday, Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $12/$10.

St. Andrew's United Church: 1044 St. Georges Ave., North Vancouver.

Mysterium: The Laudate Singers perform their annual winter concert by candlelight, Saturday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.

The Babe of Bethlehem: A musical telling of the Christmas story, Sunday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m.

Christmas Concert: The Laudate singers' perform their annual concert, Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m.

St. Catherine's Anglican Church: 1058 Ridgewood Dr., North Vancouver. Info: 604-985-0666.

The North Shore Chamber Orchestra presents its annual Christmas concert, Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Info: 604-925-3834.

St. David's United Church: 1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver.

Mysterium: The Laudate Singers perform their annual winter concert by candlelight, Friday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m.

St. Francis in the Wood: 4773 South Piccadilly Rd., West Vancouver. Info and reservations: stfrancis@telus.net or 604-922-3531.

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

Noelle: Enjoy this annual Christmas jazz concert in aid of the food bank with pianist Peter Vanderhorst, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Admission: $15/$10 plus a non-perishable food item. Tickets: 604-925-7292.

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 pianist Robert Silverman, Friday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited, doors open at 7 p.m.

West Vancouver Seniors Activity Centre: 695 21st St., West Vancouver.

Christmas in the Air: The Keynotes choir will hold a concert, Sunday, Dec. 14 at 1:30 p.m. Admission: $5.

West Vancouver United Church: 2062 Esquimalt Ave., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-9171.

Angels Bright: Musica Intima presents its annual Christmas concert, Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $$30/$25/$10. Info: 604-731-6618 or www.musicaintima.org.

THEATRE

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.

Aladdin: Enjoy this annual holiday pantomime that has been around for 30 years, Dec. 16-19, 22, 27, 29, 30 and Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. Matinees at 4 p.m., Dec. 20, 21, 26, 28 and Jan. 3. Tickets: $12.

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., Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Tickets: $24/$20.

The Usual Degenerates - A Christmas Special: A Saturday Night Live style sketch comedy group returns, Sunday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets: $15.

Dave Morris is a Wise Man: This master storyteller will bring Christmas cheer to your heart, Friday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $12.

Kitty Peek and Doggy Boo: The North Shore Theatre for Children present a puppet show for children three years and older, Dec. 13 and 14 at 3 p.m. Tickets: $7.50.

Panto of the Rings: Enjoy this musical paradoy for all ages, Dec. 19-Jan. 10 on Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturday and Sundays at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $20/$15/$10.

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

Puss 'N Boots: Enjoy this seasonal fare for the whole family, Dec. 5-7, 12-14 and 19-21, Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets: $8/$4. All proceeds go to the Salvation Army.

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 until Dec. 27 at 8 p.m.

DANCE

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

Winter Concert of Dance: The Anna Wyman School of Dance Arts performs a concert, Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets: $22/$20/$12.

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: Join the discussion on the topic of, what is the ontology of software, with moderator Martin Hunt, Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7 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.

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, Dec. 13, 8-10 p.m. Free admission. Anyone interested in performing should call Doug at 604-985-5646. Info: info@celticmedley.com.

OTHER EVENTS

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

Movies at the Meek -- Into The Wild: Watch this movie based on a true story that explores incessant wanderlust, Monday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m.

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

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