🚵 Grouse Bike Park News, "Adult" Cookies, & a Blues Show: Plus 50+ Things to Do on the North Shore this Week

What’s Happening on the North Shore: March 6 to March 12, 2025

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Your Next Chapter Starts with a Single Visit: Explore CapU Squamish Open House This Saturday, March 8

Thinking about your next move but not sure where to start? Your future self will thank you for spending a few hours at the CapU Squamish Open House event.

This isn't just another campus tour — it's your chance to chat with the actual people who could be teaching you, supporting you, and sitting next to you as you get started on this next big life chapter.

From meeting passionate faculty to exploring their innovative Summer Intensives, they'll show you exactly what makes their Squamish Campus special.

The best part? While you're mapping out potential career paths and discovering programs that actually fit your life, you could win Apple AirPods just for showing up. (Yes, really!)

Whether you're contemplating a career shift or looking to level up your skills, this is where clarity happens — at 3200 University Blvd, surrounded by mountains and possibility. Ready to kickstart your academic adventure?

Join them on Saturday, March 8, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and see why CapU Squamish students can't stop raving about their experience. Your only regret might be not checking it out sooner.

RSVP Here

*Presented by CapU

• 🍱 Hand Rolls Have Hit the North Shore. Forget pre-rolled sushi—2025 is all about hand rolls. If you’re looking for hand rolls on the North Shore, Tap & Barrel has them on the menu as of March 5 (part of their Spring Fresh Sheet) and Hello Nori at Park Royal (underneath The Keg at Park Royal South) specializes in hand rolls.

• 🇫🇷 La Régalade French Dinner is Back: Orto Artisan Pasta’s monthly French dinner is back on March 26. It’s typically a set menu for $68 per person. The menu hasn’t been released yet, but you can peep past menus on Instagram. Reservation required, so make one online or call 604-929-0203.

• 🍔 Isetta has a Burger Series starting March 31. Isetta Café & Bistro is launching a Canadian/American Regional Burger Series at the end of the month. Every 2 weeks they’ll have a new burger, such as the Oklahoma Onion Burger, Michigan Olive Burger, Wisconsin Butter Burger, and more. More on their Insta.

• 🍀 Cookie Decorating Kits are Back for St Patrick’s Day (Use the Code NSNOW3 for $3 Off): Sugar Sugar is bringing back their super popular cookie decorating kits for St. Patricks Day. Each kit is $35, and has St. Patrick’s Day-themed sugar cookies, 4 icing colours, and 2 sprinkle mixes (plus instructions). Limited spots available, so don’t procrastinate. GF, vegan, and dye-free available by request. Order via Instagram (send a DM) and mention the code NSNOW3 for $3 off your kit 🎉

🍴 Want More Food & Bev Content?

We’ve been thinking about doing more restaurant-ish and bar-y content in the newsletter:

• Deals and specials

• Special events and menus

• Openings and closings

• Restaurant reviews

• Food challenges (i.e. finding the best breakfast sandwich on the North Shore)

Tell us what you think by voting below (click on the answer you want to vote for). If you have specific ideas, leave a comment when you vote.

A few highlights this week:

• ⏰ We “Spring” forward this weekend. Those sweet long summer nights are within reach - Daylight Savings starts Sunday, March 9 at 2am.

• 🏂 Start planning your 2025/2026 ski and board season:

  • Mount Seymour: Early-bird season pass sale starts today (March 6) at 11am.

  • Grouse: Y2Play passes are on sale now. Price goes up tomorrow (Friday, March 7), so buy it today to save a bit.

• 🚨 New Business Alert: Jardin Deep Cove. Jardin Deep Cove offers infrared sauna, cold plunges, and tranquility. Reservations required, and all sessions are private for up to 4 people. [More Info]

• 🚵 Grouse Mountain Bike Park News. According to our top-secret sources, passes for the brand-new Grouse Mountain Bike Park are expected to go on sale April 30. There will be day tickets and season passes, with green, blue, and black terrain, plus lessons for kids and teens, and summer camps. Pass prices are rumoured to be as follows: adults ($499), youth/student ($429), seniors ($429) and kids ($299).

• 🍻 Brewski Tickets are On Sale. Brewski returns to Cypress on March 15 and 16. Expect tastings from local breweries and distilleries, and a DJ from 12pm- 3pm. 19+ [Tickets]

• 🍆 “Adult” Cookie Decorating is Back Decorate scandalously-themed cookies and let your creativity run wild. This workshop tends to sell out, which is why we’re telling you about it now. Spots available for March 14. [Register]

• 🐟 (GIVEAWAY) Have an Early Primary Kiddo or Grandkiddo? Check Out This North Shore Author! North Shore Now subscriber Robyn Hardy is one-half of Bobs and LoLo - voted Canada's best children's entertainer by CBC Music. You can bring a li’l bit of the Bobs and Lolo magic home with their book Run Salmon Run. The book takes young readers on a fascinating journey following Pacific Salmon from egg to adult as from stream to sea and back again. Perfect for curious early primary students, and it complements curriculum objectives. Buy at Indigo or Kidsbooks (also available on Amazon). (*not sponsored - just awesome).

WIN A COPY: We’re giving away one copy of Run Salmon Run, generously donated by Robyn! Just vote “yes” in the poll below, and you’ll be entered to win.

On to the events. All events are listed in North Shore Standard Time, the official time zone of North Shore Now. 😉

Events For Kids & Family: March 6 to 12

This Week

• 👞 The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe (Ages 3 - 7) | Presentation House Theatre | February 28 to March 9: Step into a magical world that blends fairy tales, music, and shoes in a playful and interactive adventure [Tickets]

Thursday, March 6

• 📚 Read and Review Book Club for Teens (Ages 13 - 18) | Lynn Valley Library | 4pm: Read Advance Reading Copies of soon-to-be-published books and share your reviews. [More Info]

Friday, March 7

• 🥋 Champions Kids Night | Champions Martial Arts | 5:30pm - 8:30pm: A night of games, a Nerf war, dodgeball, pizza and a movie for the kids, while adults enjoy an evening out. Call to register: 604-983-3799.

• 🐇 Bunny Mug (Stoneware Clay Workshop) | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 6pm: Create your own, adorable bunny mug made from clay, and then return for a second visit to glaze it. [More Info]

Saturday, March 8

• 🥁 Music and Instrument Exploration Workshop (Ages 1 - 5) | Pipe Shop (Part of the Her Passion Market) | 2pm - 2:45pm: 45-minute music and instrument exploration class. Play instruments, dance, and have fun. Face-painting included, but you need to arrive early. [Registration Required]

• 🏂 Youth Progression Jam | Mount Seymour | 1pm to 3pm: In this park jam format, riders are judged on their best lines. Registration is closed, but go cheer for the kids if you’re on Seymour!

• Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio (Parent Participation):

  •  🐉 Mythical Pocket Creatures (Oven Bake Clay) | 3pm [More Info]

  • ☀️ Here Comes the Sun (Painting) | 5pm [More Info]

  • 🫖 Rainbow Unicorn Teapot (Stoneware Clay) | 4:30pm [More Info]

  • 🌸 Flower Fairies (Oven Bake Clay) | 3:15pm [More Info]

  • 🐇 Bunny Mug (Stoneware Clay) | 2pm [More Info]

Sunday, March 9

• 🏀 Basketball Skills Competition | Ball Lab (1801-R Welch Street, North Van) | 11am - 2pm: 3 exciting contests to show off your skills and win prizes: Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, and Dunk Contest. Free to register via this Google Form. [More info] (Facebook event says registration is closed, but we confirmed you can still register, so just ignore that)

• Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio (Parent Participation):

•  🐉 Mythical Pocket Creatures (Oven Bake Clay) | 5:30pm [More Info]

• ☀️ Here Comes the Sun (Painting) | 5pm [More Info]

Tuesday, March 11

• 🥋 Urban Self Defence for Ages 13 - 19: Safety on the Streets | Lynn Valley Village Community Complex | 5pm - 6:15pm: Concepts include practical self-defence techniques and developing awareness of possible adverse situations. Course #00327349 [Register]

Wednesday, March 12

• 🐰 Easter Soap Making Workshop | Mila Earth (West Van Location - Details Upon Booking) | 5:30pm - 7:30pm: Make Easter bunny soaps with a toy inside! The soaps will cure in time for Easter. [Register]

• ⛷️ BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Charity Nights Ski & Board Night | Mount Seymour | 3:30pm to 9:30pm: Come ski, board, and raise money for a good cause. Adult, Senior, and youth tickets will be $30 from 3:30pm to 9:30pm, and child tickets will be $8. 50% of proceeds donated to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. [More Info]

Story Time & Similar

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Our friends at Stoneway Homes have been perfecting North Shore homes for over 30 years, and know that renovating shouldn't feel like getting your teeth pulled - it should be exciting!

From stunning kitchens to luxurious bathrooms and beyond, they'll turn your Pinterest board into reality.

Ready to fall in love with your home all over again? Countless North Shore homeowners have — now it's your turn. Reach out for your complimentary in-home consultation and estimate.

*Presented by Stoneway Homes

Events For Adults: March 6 to March 12

This Week

• 🎭 Musical: Pump Boys and Dinettes (February 20 to March 8) | First Impressions Theatre: A down-home, earthy celebration of friendship and the simple things in life. [More Info and Tickets]

• ⭐ 10 Million Stars and the Stories They Could Tell (March 6, 7 and 8)| Highlands United Church | 7:30m - 9:30pm: A musical revue and collection of favourite songs from musical theatre. [Tickets]

Thursday, March 6

• 🍫 March 6 | Chocolate Creations Workshop | Mila Earth (Exact West Van Location Upon Booking) | 6pm - 8pm: Discover the art of making delectable treats from scratch, tailored to your preferences [Register Here]

• 👩‍🍼 An Evening with Career Coach Andrea Barr | Formula Fig Ambleside | 6:30pm - 8pm: Panel discussion covering the joys and challenges of motherhood, career, and self-care. [Tickets]

• 👔 Meet Your Mayor with DNV Mayor Mike Little | Lynn Valley Library | 6pm: Drop in for an informal chat with DNV Mayor Mike Little. [More Info]

• 🧑‍🎤 Lecture: Music of the 1970s with John Mitchell | West Van Library or Virtual | 10:30am to 12:30pm: The evolution of soul, funk, and disco music, featuring artists such as Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, the Jackson 5, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and more. [Register]

Friday, March 7

• 👜 Women’s Clothing Swap | Cork It Wine Making (1427 Crown St North Van) | 6pm - 8pm: Bring your gently worn clothing and accessories, and swap them for fabulous finds curated by other attendees. [RSVP]

• 🎸 Walk Right Back: The Everly Brothers Story | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 7pm: Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concert-based musical tells the story of The Everly Brothers. [Tickets]

• 🎨 Artsy and Creative Events and Workshops:

  • 💡 Glass Fusing Night Light Workshop | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Learn the basics of glass fusing while creating a beautiful, custom night light. [Register]

  • 🎨 Neurodiverse Art Night | Mollie Nye House Presented by Splash Mobile Art Studio | 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Creative fun with other neurodiverse people! Enjoy a guided art session with all supplies provided. Email ([email protected]) or text (604-803-7757) to register. [More Info]

  • ☕ Fika Time Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5:30pm: Create your own mug and plate set, and book another session to glaze it. [More Info]

  • 🤩 Abstract Dishware Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 7pm: Make two pieces of dishware, such as plate and bowl, and come back to glaze it [More Info]

• Hit the Mountains:

  • ⛰️ Nordic Celebration for International Women’s Day | Cypress Mountain Nordic Area | 9am to 1pm: A cross country ski or snowshoe tour with other women followed by scrumptious morning brunch at Hollyburn Lodge. [Register]

  • 🏂 Shredcatz Women’s Ride Day | Mount Seymour (Mushroom Park) | 12pm to 4pm: Grab your skis or board for a day at Mushroom Park, a beginner-intermediate terrain park. This event is for any ability or style of skier or rider, and will be hosted by the female crew from Shredcatz. [Register]

• Mindfulness and Wellness Events

  • 😄 Thriving After Divorce | Kahlena Movement Studio | 12pm - 2pm: Get out of survival mode and into thriving mode. Jumpstart your new phase of life with clarity and confidence in this 2-hour workshop. Best for Women 6 months to 2 years post separation but any woman who is separated can attend. More info. Email to register: [email protected]

  • 🔊 Magnesium Sound Bath | West Vancouver (West Van Location Details Upon Booking) | 7pm - 8:30pm: Immerse yourself in a private 4-person sound bath combining magnesium therapy, infrared light, Solfeggio frequencies, and hands-on bowl healing. [Register]

  • 🧘 Creative Mindfulness Workshop | 109 Lonsdale Ave, North Van | 7pm: Join an engaging evening of relaxation, creativity, and empowerment. Meditate, create, and discuss what comes up during the process while connecting with other women. [More Info]

Saturday, March 8

• 💐 Her Passion Market | The Pipe Shop | 11:30am to 6pm: Featuring more than 50 local vendors, along with interactive workshops such as jewelry-making, painting, and a toddler music and face painting class. Pre-register on the website for workshops. Otherwise, pop in during market hours.

• 🧕 Speaker Series: Voices Unveiled - A Tribute to Woman, Life, Freedom | Museum of North Vancouver | 7pm: Join multi-award winning Iranian-Canadian director Alireza Kezmipour for an engaging discussion in recognition of Women Movements and Iran’s Cinema. Includes a screening of Kazemipour’s Split Ends. [Tickets]

• Concerts

  • 🎸 Jim Byrnes in Concert | Deep Cove Shaw Theatre | 7:30pm: A blues icon, an actor, and an artist who lights up every stage with songs and stories, tried and true [Tickets]

  • 🎻 Vetta Chamber Music Presents: The Four Jays Live | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 7:30pm: Join Joan Blackman on violin, Julia Nolan on saxophone, Jodi Proznick on bass, and Jane Hayes on piano in a concert covering impressionist, 20th century, jazz and tango music. [Tickets]

  • 🎺 The Leading Ladies | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 7:30pm: 11-woman big band presents a rare musical blend of classic and modern jazz. [More Info and Tickets]

  • 🎧 Vernal Equinox: A Vancouver Synth Meet Event | St. Andrews Church | 7pm - 9pm: An evening of electronic music and light. Admission by donation. [More Info]

• Active and Outdoors Events

  • ⛷️ Women’s Downhill Celebration for International Women’s Day | Cypress Mountain | 12pm to 5pm: Hit the slopes and improve your skills with a terrain park session, then hang with friends and meet new people at the aprés dance party at the Patio. For female-identifying riders and skiers. [Register]

  • 🚲 Women’s Mountain Bike Drivetrain Workshop for International Women’s Day | Steed Cycles | 6:30pm - 9:30pm: Hands-on workshop covering SRAM AXS installation, transmission derailleur rebuilding, and mechanical drivetrain troubleshooting. No experience needed. By donation. [RSVP]

  • ⛰️ Baden Powell Trail Hike: Lynn Headwaters to Grouse Chalet (Difficult) | Meet at Kilmer Park | 9am - 3:30pm: Organized by the North Van Hiking Meetup. Must join the group on Meetup and press “attend” on the event. Read all requirements before committing [More Info and Register]

  • ⛰️ Capilano Canyon via Rabbit Lane Trail (Moderately Challenging) | Meet at the Street Parking at the Trailhead via Rabbit Lane | 9:45am - 12:45pm: Organized by the North Van Hiking Meetup. Must join the group on Meetup and press “attend” on the event. Read all requirements before committing [More Info and Register]

  • 🥷 Women’s Self Defence Class | The Space House of Performing Arts and Movement | 1pm: A self-defence workshop designed to equip you with essential mindset strategies and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu-based techniques [Register]

• 🌿 Gardening Events

  • 🌱 Seedy Saturday Gardening Event | West Van Library | 11am - 1pm: Take seeds, leave seeds, ask a local gardener your burning questions, chat with our resident mason bee expert, and get help from DNV experts on managing invasive species. [More Info]

  • 🪴 Garden talk: We are only as healthy as what we eat, eats with Laura Marie Neubert | West Van Library | 11:30am - 12pm: An introduction to living soil. Take home the actionable knowledge to grow nutrient-dense food and shop for produce and protein with confidence. [More Info]

• 🎨 Artsy and Creative Events and Workshops:

  • ☕ Fika Time Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 1:30pm: Create your own mug and plate set, and book another session to glaze it. [More Info]

  • 🍷 Sip & Paint: Wayward Witches (Wicked Themed) | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm - 8:30pm: An evening painting and sipping your favourite wine. 19+ and BYOB [Register Here]

Sunday, March 9

• 🍸 History of the Hangover (Only 2 Tickets Left as of Last Night) | Copperpenny | 4pm - 5:30pm: Alcohol is fun until it isn’t. Learn how alcohol affects your body, how to guard yourself against damaging effects and how to revive yourself if you happen to over-indulge. Three cocktails, a glass of water and a Tylenol included [Tickets - Scroll to March 9 to find it]

• 🎤 Mom Choir and Con Brio Treble Present: Together | St. Andrew’s Church | 2:30pm: MomChoir and Con Brio Treble Choir (Seattle) are joining together to put on a choral show. Admission by donation. [More Info]

• 🔊 Magnesium Sound Bath | West Vancouver (Location Details Upon Booking) | 7pm - 8:30pm: Immerse yourself in a private 4-person sound bath experience combining magnesium therapy, infrared light, Solfeggio frequencies, and hands-on bowl healing. [Register]

• 🤩 Abstract Dishware Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 3:30pm: Make two pieces of dishware, such as plate and bowl, and come back to glaze it [More Info]

• ☕ Fika Time Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 2:30pm: Create your own mug and plate set, and book another session to glaze it. [More Info]

• 🏃 North Van Run: Run with a group every Sunday at 9:30am leaving from Love Larte at 228 Lonsdale. 5k and 7k options. Check their instagram

• Multi-Week Classes Starting Today at Mollie Nye House:

  • 🎩 Magic Workshop for Beginners | Mollie Nye House | 1pm - 2pm: A 5-week workshop introducing you to the art of magic. [Register]

  • 📷 Photography Workshop for Beginners | Mollie Nye House | 11am - 12pm: Master the art of capturing images, whether using a DSLR, mirrorless camera or smart phone over a 5-week class. Each class blends theory with practice, ensuring you leave with confidence, creativity and even better photographs. [Register]

  • 🛠️ Basic Home Repairs and Reno | Mollie Nye House | 1:30pm - 3pm: Four-week course focused on learning to complete minor repairs and improvement projects. [Register]

Tuesday, March 11

• 🎲 Good Game North Vancouver | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 6pm: A board game meetup. Choose from games available or bring your own to share. $5 to join. [Tickets]

• 🥩 Food Files: Food as Medicine | West Van Rec Centre | 7pm - 8pm: Learn the basics of nutrition and how food can be used to prevent illness and support healing. We will discuss nutrition targeting heart, brain and bone health. Activity #185005 [More Info]

• 🎹 Luke Welch Concert | Silk Purse Arts Centre | 10:30am and 1:30pm: Award-winning Toronto pianist Luke Welch holds a thrilling concert on his national tour. 10:30am show and 1:30pm show.

• 🏃🏿‍♂️ Lunch Time Book Club: Valerie Jerome’s Races: The Trials & Triumphs Of Canada's Fastest Family | Online | 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Discuss Valerie Jerome’s memoir about Canada's fastest family (Harry Jerome set 7 world records, and Valerie competed for Canada in the 1960 Rome Olympics). In her book, Jerome sets the record straight on her heroic family's history, and the racism they fought along the way. [More info]

• 📚 CBC’s Canada Reads: Emma Hooper in conversation with Michelle Morgan | West Van Library | 6pm - 7:30pm: A lively and engaging conversation with Emma Hooper, author of Canada Reads contender Etta and Otto and Russell and James, and the book’s champion, Heartland actor and West Vancouver local Michelle Morgan. Hosted by CBC Vancouver’s Amy Bell. [Register]

Wednesday, March 12

• 📽️ Talk: Street Smarts & Land Learning: The Hero and Anti-Hero’s Journey in Film and Life with David Geary | West Van Library | 6pm - 7:45pm: Move through the phases of Joseph Campbell’s “Hero’s Journey” - the same storytelling pattern found in many Hollywood movies. Explore this storytelling formula, and consider how we can adapt it for other forms of storytelling, particularly for Indigenous worldviews and in our personal journeys. [Register]

🔮 Events to Plan Ahead For

• 🎨 March 13 | Cityscape Date Night with Emma Fish | 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Using bold colors and expressive brushstrokes, Emma will teach you how to blend the dynamic elements of the city with the serenity of nature, creating a stunning urban landscape painting. Suitable for couples and friends [Register]

• 🥃 March 14 | St Patrick’s Spirits | Everything Wine | 6pm - 7:30pm: Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with a spirited tasting experience! Explore the rich flavours of Ireland with a selection of whiskey and gin [Register]

• 🪲 March 15 | Get Back Unplugged: The Beatles Re-Imagined | West Vancouver Yacht Club | 8pm - 10:30pm: A night of cool late-period Beatles tunes with a twist! Open to non-members. [Tickets]

• 🌺 March 16 | Spring Viola Wreath Workshop | Gardenworks North Van | 11am and 2pm: Craft a Viola Wreath to welcome Spring in this hands-on workshop using moss and colorful spring blooming violas. [Tickets: 11am] and [Tickets: 2pm]

• 🍷 March 20 | Premium Wine Tasting with Coursed Dinner | Nicli Pizzeria Edgemont | 4pm - 6:30pm: An evening of exquisite wines paired with a delicious meal [Tickets]

• ☕ March 28 | Make a Pinch Pot Mug Workshop (Almost Sold Out) | Pureamics | 6pm - 8pm: February’s pinch pot workshop sold out quickly, so if you missed it, here’s another chance! [Register]

Events for Seniors: March 6 to March 12

• 📦 (Thursday, March 6) Downsizing 101 with Jordan Hurdal Real Estate | Lynn Valley Village (Community Room) | 6pm - 7pm: Thinking about downsizing but not sure where to start? Join us for an informative and engaging seminar designed to help you make the transition smoothly and confidently. [RSVP]

• ✂️ (Monday, March 10) Collage Workshop | Silver Harbour Seniors Centre | 10am - 12pm: Whether you’re an experienced artist or trying collage for the first time, bring your ideas and watch your masterpiece take shape. Call 604-980-2474 or email [email protected] to register.

• 🌎 (Wednesday March 12) | Climate Cafe: Ocean Warming | Silver Harbour Seniors Centre | 10am - 11:30am: Discuss ocean warming, which impacts how we live and what we eat, and what other sea creatures eat. Light refreshments will be served. Call 604-980-2474 or email [email protected] to register.

Pub Night: What’s On for Music, Dancing & Pub Quizzes

Thursday, March 6

• 🎸 The Corner Stone Pemberton Heights | Live Music | 1096 West 22nd St, North Van (corner of Lloyd & 22nd) | 6:30pm | Reservations Required. Call 604-990-3602 or email [email protected]

• 🎤 Eagles Club Lounge | Open Mic Music Jam | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm [More Info]

• 🎶 West Van Legion | Texas Hold Em Poker | 580 18th St, West Van | 6pm - 10on [More Info]

• 🎤 Wildeye Brewing | Music Bingo | 1385 Main Street, North Van | 7pm - 10pm

Friday, March 7

• 🎸 Eagles Club Lounge | Live Music by Revolving Doors | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm [More Info]

• 🎸 Wildeye Brewing | Live Music by Mickey Magennis | 1385 Main St, North Van | 7pm to 10pm

• 🎸 Squarerigger Pub | Live Music by Bad Influence | #150 - 1425 Marine Drive West Van | 8pm

• 🎸 Seymours Pub | Live Music by Scott Riddell Band | 720 Old Lillooet Road, North Van | 8pm - 11pm [More Info]

Saturday, March 8

• 🎸 Cypress Mountain (Hollyburn Lodge) | Live Music on the Mountain I Tickets are $10 | 6pm - 9pm

• 🎸 Coastal Cravings | Live Jazz Night with Nolan Crooks & Bella Fedrigo Duo | 751 Lonsdale, North Van | 7pm - 9pm (Reservations Recommended: Call 778-751-6495)

• 🎸 Eagles Club Lounge | Live Music by Mark Hildebrand | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm [More Info]

• 🎸 West Van Legion | Live Music by Rob Begg | 580 18th St, West Van | 7:30pm [More Info]

• 🎤 Squarerigger Pub | Karaoke with Tracey Durpre | #150 - 1425 Marine Drive West Van | 7:30pm

Sunday, March 9

• 🎸 Queens Cross Pub | Live Music and Brunch | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 12pm

•  🎹 Wildeye Brewing | Sunset Piano Session | 1385 Main St, North Van | 3pm to 6pm

Tuesday, March 11

• 🧠 The Gull Bar & Kitchen | The Gull | 175 1st St E, North Van | 8pm - 10pm

• 🧠 BridgeDeck Trivia Night | Lonsdale BridgeDeck | 1211 Lonsdale, North Van | 7:30pm (arrive earlier)

• 🎤 Wildeye Brewing | Karaoke | 1385 Main Street, North Van | 8pm - Late

• 🧠 Queens Cross Pub | Trivia Night | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 7:30pm

Wednesday, March 12

• 🧠 Wildeye Brewing | Kaboom Atomic Trivia | 1385 Main Street, North Van | 8pm - 10pm

• 🎤 Eagles Club Lounge | Karaoke Wednesdays | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 7pm - 11pm [More Info]

• 🎺 Jazz at Presentation House | CapU Jazz Studies 4th Year Combos | 333 Chesterfield, North Van | 8pm

Current Exhibitions on the North Shore

Karen Bondarchuk, the artist behind Ergo Sum: A Crow a Day (on now at MONOVA), is in town and giving two artist talks about her artistic process and how the exhibit connects with her family’s experience with dementia. Catch her on March 6 at MONOVA, and March 7 at North Van City Library.

• On Until March 6 | Dylan Cram: Menagerie | Ashdale Gallery: Dylan Cram is a classically trained oil painter and multimedia artist whose works blend the high realism of classical painting with the fraught imagery of contemporaneity. [More Info]

• On Until March 8 | Neighbours | 邻·礼: Xiangmei Su and Jiangang Su | West Vancouver Art Museum: The works of Xiangmei Su and Jiangang Su. [More Info]

• On Until March 9 | Entangled | Silk Purse Gallery: A series of large, expressive forest paintings by Lori Goldberg. [More Info]

• On Until March 30 | CapU Student Poster Show | Ferry Building Gallery: Annual poster show with second year students from Capilano University’s IDEA School of Design, which explores emotions, identity, and untold narratives through the theme of “Friend or Foe”. [More Info]

• On Until April 6 | In Harmony | Silk Purse Gallery: Work by Therese Joseph, Lynn Li, and Zimu Li [More Info]

• On Until April 13 | Diaries: More Than Words | Kay Meek Arts Centre: Artists Dana Justine Belcourt & Victoria Klassen reimagine the diary - a record of our thoughts & encounters as we navigate the world - moving beyond the limits of words into a visceral visual experience. [More Info]

• On Until May 11 | xʷəlməxʷ child Exhibition | Polygon Gallery: Manuel Axel Strain draws on Musqueam, Secwépemc, and Syilx ways of knowing, and the discipline of Western psychology. [More Info]

• On Until May 25 | Rotimi Fani-Kayode: Tranquility of Communion | Polygon Gallery: A landmark exhibition of the late British-Nigerian photographer Rotimi Fani-Kayode’s work, bringing together celebrated photographs alongside archival prints and previously unseen works from his student years. [More Info]

• On Until May 31 | Here & There: Memories and Inspirations | Museum of North Vancouver: 11 newcomers to the North Shore created a project about their experiences of the place they now call home. [More Info]

• On Until June 1 | Echoes of Memory: Featuring a Crow a Day | Museum of North Vancouver: Stories of aging, memory loss & dementia. [More Info]

• On Until June 1 | Corner Stores and Collective Memory | Museum of North Vancouver: Photographs from the archival collection are paired with present-day images to inspire conversations around gentrification and evolving community spaces in North Vancouver. [More Info]

• ⛰️West Van Purchases Old Boat House at Horseshoe Bay: The District of West Van has purchased the former Boathouse restaurant building. They plan to convert it into a new home for the West Van Art Museum. [Read]

• 🛹 Call for Artists: Ambleside Skate Park Mural: The District of West Van is inviting artists from the Lower Mainland / Sea-to-Sky corridor to submit a proposal for a painted mural at Ambleside Skateboard Park in West Van. Deadline is March 19. [More Info]

• 💰 Attention North Van: What do you think about the tariffs? North Van’s federal (Jonathan Wilkinson and Terry Beech) and provincial (Bowinn Ma and Susie Chant) elected reps have put together a survey asking North Van residents about the tariffs. It’s super quick to fill out, and lets you share how the tariffs may affect your finances, how it may affect your business or employment, and how you’d like to see the two levels of government respond. Fill out the survey and tell ‘em what you think!

• 🩺 Reminder: North Shore Family Doctors Accepting New Patients: We’ve created a list of confirmed (and rumoured) doctors who are accepting new patients on the North Shore. But, we also decided to host the list on our website to keep the newsletter cleaner. 👉 See the full list of family doctors accepting new patients here.

🚧 Traffic Alerts and Lane Closures for North & West Van

• (North Van - Mountain Highway Between East 14th and East 17th) Single lane traffic each way between February 26 and March 12 for roadworks. Except delays.

• (North Van - 342 Mountain Highway) Sidewalks will be replaced on Mountain Hwy between Bond St & Crown St until end of March. Traffic control will assist traffic.

• (North Van - 220 Mountain Highway) Works continue on upgrading utilities along Oxford St. Minor delays are expected.

• (North Van - Mountain Highway Between E 14th and E 17th) Mountain Hwy will be reduced to single lane traffic each way between February 26 and March 12 for roadworks. Except delays.

• (North Van - Riverside Drive at Windridge Drive) Riverside Dr will be reduced to single lane alternating traffic between 9am and 5pm until the end of March. Expect minor delays.

• (North Van - Mount Seymour Parkway Between Lytton St and Emerson Way) Mount Seymour Pkwy will be reduced to one lane eastbound from 7am to 5pm until March 14 for sidewalk and road improvements. Expect delays.

• (North Van - 229 Seymour River Pl) Single lane alternating traffic on Old Dollarton Rd and Riverside Dr until March 6. Please use alternate routes and expect delays. Front St will be closed intermittently for deliveries during the week for approximately 2-3 hours per day until end of April.

• (North Van - Lonsdale & Marine Drive) Replacement of 20 aging street light poles along Lonsdale Ave and Marine Drive, between Feb 24 and March 28. Curb lane and parking lane closures during construction, between 7am and 3pm.

• (North Van - 300 Block E 3rd St) Emergency repair of LEC communication conduits between March 4 and 7. Sidewalk and lane closure required to facilitate construction, bi-directional traffic maintained on 3rd Street between 7am-3pm.

• (North Van - 1100 and 1200 Blocks of Lonsdale) New water valves are being installed March 10 - 12. Street work will take place 7am to 4:30pm, as well as a water shut-down from 7pm March 11 to 3am March 12. During construction, 1100 and 1200 blocks of Lonsdale will be single-lane traffic with parking restrictions.

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