🥃 Tequila 101, Shrinky Dink Workshop and Lots of Running: Plus 50+ Things to Do on the North Shore This Week

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North Shore Now giveaways have been a huge success so far, and we love reading your comments when you vote in the polls and enter to win. So far, we’ve given away $75 to Nicli Pizzeria, and a signed copy of Run Salmon Run by Bobs and Lolo.

Last week, we gave away a $75 to Cork It Wine Making, and are happy to say Anjali is the winner! Enjoy your vino, Anjali!

No giveaway this week, but we’ll work on finding more cool small businesses to collaborate with. And if you own a small business and want to chat, just hit reply!

• 🍔 Palermo Cucina is now Burger Zoghali (and they still have live music) Palermo Cucina is no longer…sort of. They have changed the name to Burger Zoghali and introduced fire-cooked smash burgers (but they still have pizza, too). They’re also keeping the live music on Fridays and Saturdays. 1802 Lonsdale.

• 🍔 Speaking of Burgers - Isetta’s Burger Series Launches March 31. Every 2 weeks until the end of October, Isetta will have a new, limited-time-only burger, with each burger falling under a “Canadiana / Americana” theme. First up is the Oklahoma Onion Burger, available March 31 to April 13. If you haven’t been to Isetta, do yourself a favour and make a trip to try it (it’s a cafe/bistro, so you can go for coffee or eats, plus they are licensed). 4360 Marine Drive, West Van.

• 🐰 Easter Cookie Kits are Here. Sugar Sugar has launched their famous-on-the-North-Shore cookie decorating kits for Easter (plus lots of other Easter treats), and there’s a $3 off coupon for North Shore Now crew members (that’s YOU!). These are great to keep kids busy or for a whole-family activity. Order via Instagram (send a DM) and be sure to mention the code NSNOW3 for $3 off your kit. GF and dye-free options are available, too - just ask. 🎉

• 🍸 A Happy Hour Worth Trying: Mèreon (1479 Clyde, West Van): Whether you’re craving a taste of France, or just looking for something a bit more upscale, Mèreon's happy hour runs daily from 3pm to 5pm. The prices are on the higher end for a happy hour, but the options are far from run-of-the-mill: Chicken Liver Mousse ($16), Tarte Flambée ($19), cheese plates ($16), and crevette (shrimp) a la Parisienne ($18). They also have 25% off bottles of wine. You can see their full Happy Hour menu here.

• 🍴 Upcoming Food & Bev Events to Check Out:

  • 6-Course Vegan Tasting Menu (March 27). Grouse hosts this once a month at the Observatory. $89 gets you the tasting menu and your skyride/gondola ticket. [More info and reservations]

  • BC Gin Festival (March 29). If you’re up for crossing the water, a ticket gets you 2 hours of unlimited gin tastings from dozens of distilleries, including the North Shore’s home team: Copperpenny. [More Info and Tickets]

  • Tequila and Mezcal 101 (April 11). Everything Wine is hosting an “agave spirits” beginner’s workshop. Learn about the history, production, and styles that make agave spirits unique. [Tickets]

  • Art of the Charcuterie Board on April 19. Enjoy a selection of wine while learning to rizz-up your meat and cheese arrangements. [Tickets]

• 😋 Loam is launching a new menu on April 1. Instagram-worthy breakfast spot, Loam, has a new menu launching April 1. Highlights include: Strawberry Rhubarb Honey Butter Toast with crème anglaise, orange mascarpone + strawberry compote; spinach and burrata truffle omelette; and mango yoghurt and granola. 230 Esplanade W.

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A few highlights this week before we get into the events section:

🐻 Name That Bear (A Contest)

Last week, we asked you to choose a new North Shore Now mascot, and the North Shore Crew overwhelming chose the bear. Now we need to name the bear.

Tell us your best suggestion, and we’ll have a North Shore Crew vote in next week’s newsletter to determine the winner. Whoever submits the winning name will win a prize. (We have a few prize ideas, but nothing firmed up yet, so it will be a surprise prize).

Submit your name ideas here

🎩 How Do You Feel About Hats?

We’re thinking about making a super small run of North Shore Crew ball caps, mostly because we want some for ourselves, but also so we can identify other North Shore Crew members in the wild (maybe we can work on a secret handshake, too?).

If you think a North Shore Crew hat sounds cool, vote “yes” on the poll below - we’ll shoot you an email before we make them live, so you get first dibs on what will probably be a very small run.

🇫🇷 French-Inspired Pottery Workshops are Running April to June

Edgemont Village Art Studio has a series of stoneware clay workshops for adults running Thursday evenings from April to June. Each workshop requires 2 visits: one to build your clay masterpiece, and another to come back and glaze it. Each project is inspired by French pottery, and one is already waitlisted, so don’t delay if you’re interested:

• April: Patterned Tumbler (April 24)

• May: Bowls à Motifs (May 1), Mugs à Motifs (May 8), Blue de Mer Vase (May 15 - Waitlist) Ribbon Mug (May 22), Ribboned Vase (May 29)

• June: La Vie en Rose Plate (June 5), French Toile Mug (June 12)

🏃‍♂️ Run, North Shore, Run

It’s that time of the year - some cool running events are coming up. Whether you’re a die-hard runner, or just starting out, here are some runs you might want to join:

• Sea to Sky Midnight Commuter Ultra 58: A 58km race from Valleycliffe, SquamishA c to The Cove Sports Recovery in Ambleside, West Vancouver. Starting at midnight, this race will test your endurance and mental strength through the night of April 26/27. [Register]

• Grouse Grind Run Series: Save the date for Seek the Peak (June 14th), the Multi-Grouse Grind Challenge (June 20) and the Grouse Grind Mountain Run (September 7). Registration for Seek the Peak is now open. [Read More]

• 5 Peaks Series on Cypress Mountain. Cypress Mountain is hosting the 3rd race of the 5 Peaks BC Trail Running Series. Expect gnarly singletrack and hardcore hills followed by post-run fun riding the Eagle Coaster, dining and axe throwing. There are distances for all ages, abilities, and ambitions. Sign up.

• Green Trail Loop Race: Green Trail is a unique trail running event in Lynn Valley. Adults have 70 minutes to complete a 7km loop, and can choose to tackle between 1 and 6 loops. There’s also a 2km kids race. Profits donated to Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre. [More Info and Registration]

💃 Try Something New: Bellydance Class

Unleash your inner dancer and learn the ancient art of bellydance. Ashley Dance is offering a 6-week class for beginners on Thursday evenings from April 1 to May 8. Master all the undulations required while getting a fantastic core workout. Who knows? This might become your new Thursday night obsession! Email to register: [email protected] [More Info]

👮 North Shore Police Youth Academy for Grades 10 to 12

If you have a teen in Grades 10 to 12 interested in a policing career, North Van RCMP and West Van PD are teaming up to offer a fantastic opportunity this summer: a 4- to 5- day “academy” that will introduce them to various aspects of policing and develop leadership skills. More info here. Applications are due April 11, and can be submitted by email to [email protected]

We make every effort to ensure the events listed are correct, but we’re not perfect. Double check before you head out the door! All events times listed are North Shore Standard Time, the official time zone of North Shore Now. 😉

Events For Kids & Family: March 27 to April 2

This Week

• 🎭 Alice by Heart (Theatre) at CapU: This CapU theatre production follows Alice Spencer during London's WWII Blitz. When she and childhood friend Alfred take shelter in a tube station, Alice creates a fantastical journey to Wonderland as Alfred's health fails. Ages 10+. On until March 29 [Tickets]

Thursday, March 27

• 🥞 Pottery and Brunch Spring Break Experience | Mereon, West Van | 11:30am to 1:30pm: Guests of all ages can paint their own pottery mug while enjoying brunch. [Reserve]

• 🚴 Beginner Bike Mechanics (Ages 10 to 18) | North Vancouver City Library | 10:30am to 12:30pm: Beginner workshop to learn the anatomy of a bicycle, how to care for your chain, and how to assess and repair a flat tire. All supplies provided (don’t bring your bike). [Register]

• 🧩 Family Puzzle and Board Games Drop In | Lynn Valley Library | 1pm to 4pm: Drop in to play with the library’s collection of board games and puzzles. [More Info]

Friday, March 28

• 🐷 Felting at the Farm (Ages 6+) | Maplewood Farm | 9am to 10am: Transform sheep’s wool into felt and then make a farm animal using colourful felted wool. [Register]

• 🏓 Youth Night Drop-In (Grades 6 to 9) | Ron Andrews Rec Centre | 8pm - 10pm: Friday night, the Ron Andrews facility is open to youth only. [More Info]

• 📽️ Movie Matinee: Moana 2 | West Van Library | 2pm to 3:45pm [More Info]

• 👷 Lego Drop In | Capilano Library | 1pm to 3pm: We’ll provide the LEGO, you bring your imagination. Play, create and experiment as you choose. [More Info]

Saturday, March 29

• 🛍️ Shrink Plastic Workshop and Spring Market | The Pipe Shop | 11:30am to 6pm (Workshop at 2pm): Ottistry’s Spring Market will include an all-ages shrink plastic workshop from 2pm to 3pm. Register in advance ($20) to design, color, and shrink custom pieces to turn into keychains, earrings, or gifts. In addition to the workshop, the market will have 50+ local vendors and live performances. [More Info]

• 🎿 Ski Ballet & Retro Day | Mt. Seymour | 12pm (kids welcome with parental waiver): Competitors are judged on one run that is set to 90 seconds-ish of music of your choice (radio edits). Kids age categories are under 10s, and 11 to 15s. [More Info]

• 🏂 Women’s Shredcatz Jam Over the City (Ages 13+) | Grouse Mountain | 12pm to 4pm: All-female Jam Over the City is a great way to dip your toes into competing. Ages 13+, ski and board. [More info]

• 🎨 WVAM! Drop-in Family Art Project | West Vancouver Art Museum | 12:30pm to 4:30pm: Drop-in for a free art workshop based on the current exhibition. All supplies provided. [More info]

• 🥐 Jelly Cat Clay Workshop (Almost Sold Out) | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Create a set of two Jelly Cat picture holders. Choose from Amuseable Croissant, Amuseable Marshmallow or Amuseable Heart. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. [Register]

• 🏗️ Build with Lego and Keva (Grades 1 to 4) | North Van City Library | 10am to 12pm: Join other builders for two hours of imaginative free play. All supplies provided. [More info]

Sunday, March 30

• 👩‍🌾 March 30 | Nature Kids BC Community Ivy Pull | Seymour Heritage Park | 10am to 11am: A community ivy pull at the Seymour Heritage Park. We will remove this invasive species to make room for local plants to grow. Bring your gloves, strong arms, and enthusiasm. This event is for NatureKids members with children ages 5-12, but membership is free for families.[Register]

Wednesday, April 2

• 🛞 Clay Wheel Workshop (Ages 8+) | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5:30pm and 7:30pm (2 sessions): Beginner friendly, no experience required. Each person throws up to 2 bowls. Book a separate visit to glaze your bowls. [More Info]

Upcoming Activities for Kids and Families

• 🏒 April 5 | KidSport 2025 New & Used Sports Equipment Sale | Carson Graham | 10am to 1pm: A huge variety of used sporting goods at great prices. Admission is by donation - cash or items for the Food Bank. [More Info]

• 🎥 (Almost Sold Out) April 10 | Lego Stop Motion Animation (Grades 4 and 5) | West Van Library | 3:45pm to 5pm: Animation, green screens, and LEGO. Work together to create a short film. [Register]

• 🐰 April 12 | Easter PJ Party | Bella Ceramica | 6pm to 9pm: Create a pre-outlined Easter Squishy Dinner Plate, have an Easter Egg Hunt, do some crafts and play games. Pizza, juice, and treat bag included. Ages 6+. [Register]

• 👩‍🍼 May 4 | Fun with Mother’s Day Art Workshop (Ages 2 to 5) | Lions Gate Community Rec Centre | 10am to 11am: Playful activities and a special Mother's Day project. Activity # 00352338. [Register]

• 🧒 May 10 | Mother’s Day Workshop for Kids: UV Resin (Ages 6 to 12) | Silk Purse Gallery | 3pm to 4:30pm: Create a unique gift for Mom with UV resin: pendants, keychains, or earrings! Activity #188811. [Register]

• 💐 May 11 | Mother’s Day Watercolour Workshop: Garden Flowers (Ages 8+) | Delbrook Rec Centre | 1pm to 4pm: Learn a variety of painting techniques and create a painting. Course #00337201 [Register]

Events For Adults: March 27 to April 2

Featured Events

This Week

• 🎭 One for the Pot (Theatre) by Deep Cove Stage Society: This hilarious farce revolves around a young man who has to prove he is the only child of the former business associate of a rich mill owner in order to receive 10,000 pounds. Unfortunately, his efforts are thwarted and complicated by the arrival of the other claimants. March 28 to April 12 [Tickets]

Thursday, March 27

• 🍒 Burlesque with the Pin Up Posse | House of Funk | 7pm: Our cast of rotating cheeky performers will heat up + House of Funk will cool you down with their tasty libations. [More Info]

• 🎻 Concert: Pro Nova Ensemble & the Music of Richter, Schubert & Schoenberg | Silk Purse Gallery | 7:30pm: Max Richter: Spring 1 - Recomposed; On the Nature of Daylight Franz Schubert (arr. Danish String Quartet): Gretchen am Spinnrade; Gute Nacht; Death and the Maiden Arnold Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) [More Info]

• 🪘 Group Drumming with Abby | The Mollie Nye House | 7:30pm to 9pm: Enjoy the beat and rhythm of the drums and socialize, too. Recommended donation: $10 [More info]

Friday, March 28

• 😹 West Van Comedy Classic (Almost Sold Out) | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 8pm: Featuring touring headliners & Canada's best comedians. [Tickets]

• 🎸 The Doobie Brothers Experience | Centennial Theatre | 7:30pm: A masterful celebration of The Doobie Brothers music, performed to perfection before your eyes and ears. [Tickets]

• 🍷 Sip and Paint: Tulip Painting | Bella Ceramica Studio | 6:30 PM: Explore the beauty of white tulips against a soft, muted background, all through the lens of abstract art. [More Info]

Saturday, March 29

• 🍻 Made in Canada x House of Funk House Party | House of Funk | 9pm to 2am: Music by Skryles, FVDEZ, and Hamurai. $5 beers on tap. [Tickets]

• 🛍️ Spring Market | The Pipe Shop | 11:30am to 6pm: 50+ local vendors, offering unique handmade goods, delicious food, and artisan products. Enjoy live performances and a shrink plastic crafting workshop (register for the workshop here). [More Info]

• 🎿 Ski/Board Ballet & Retro Day | Mt. Seymour | 12pm: Competitors are judged on one run that is set to 90 seconds-ish of music of your choice (radio edits). [More Info]

• 🏂 Women’s Shredcatz Jam Over the City | Grouse Mountain | 12pm to 4pm: All-female Jam Over the City is a great way to dip your toes into competing. [More info]

• 🏊‍♀️ Cold Water Swim at Lynn Creek | Interriver Park | 8:30am to 10:30am: Join others with a thick skin (and love of pain) for a 5-minute dip in cold water. Must be in good physical health. Bring a towel to dry off. Swimming spot is a 10-minute hike from the car. [Register]

• 🐳 Vancouver Queer Divers Community Snorkel | Copper Cover, West Van | 12pm to 3pm: Explore the underwater life at Copper Cove. Under 18 with a parent or legal guardian [More Info]

• 🎹 Rocket Man Elton John Tribute | Centennial Theatre | 7:30pm: A visually and musically captivating stage production that captures the essence of Elton John at the height of his vocal power. Backed by a band, multi-media, and dancers. [Tickets]

Sunday, March 30

• 🎻 Concert: Pro Nova Ensemble & the Music of Richter, Schubert & Schoenberg | Mount Seymour United Church | 2:30pm: Max Richter: Spring 1 - Recomposed; On the Nature of Daylight Franz Schubert (arr. Danish String Quartet): Gretchen am Spinnrade; Gute Nacht; Death and the Maiden Arnold Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) [More Info]

• 🎻 Ambleside Orchestra Concert | Highlands United Church | 3pm: Program consists of French composer Fauré’s Elegy and chorales by Mozart, Verdi, Rameau, Cyrillus, and Tin. Featuring cellist Joseph Elworthy and the St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Secondary School Choir. [More info]

• 🎷 Jazz Vespers with Joelle Lush & Friends | St. Andrew's United Church | 4pm to 5pm: Joelle is a powerful and versatile vocalist whose interpretations of gospel, jazz and R&B captivate Vespers audiences. [More info]

• 🏃 Mountain Highway Madness by Club Fat Ass | Mountain Hwy | 8am: Run 6.8km up to the quarry and then 6.8km back down, with a 1600ft gain and 1600ft drop each lap. Must be a member of Club Fat Ass to join the event - $25 per year. [Event info] and [Club Fat Ass Info / Membership]

• 🚶‍♀️Hike & Happy Hour | Cleveland Dam Parking Lot | 1pm: Enjoy a beginner-intermediate 90-minute hike in Capilano Canyon followed by a glass of wine or beer and appies at Two Rivers. [Register]

• 🧘 Breathwork & Movement Workshop: Presence & Renewal with Annie Dinovo | Cork It Winemaking | 1pm to 3pm: Through intentional breathwork and movement, you'll release stress, reset your energy, and step into a renewed state of mind. Call to register: 604-986-7475 [More info]

• 🏊‍♀️ End of Season Cold Dip by The November Project | Lynn Canyon East Parking Lot | 8am to 11am: The November Project provides free, fun, weekly workout gatherings. This event involves a dip into 30-foot pool before hiking back out and meeting for coffee. Anyone is invited, but please read the Facebook event, and sign the waiver ahead of time [More Info]

Monday, March 31

• 📽️ Film: Curl Power | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 10am: The film follows a team of teenage girls as they pursue their unusual dream of becoming Canadian National Curling Champions. [Tickets]

• 🎷 Sissoko Segal Parisien Peirani - Les Égarés (Almost Sold Out) | BlueShore at CapU | 7:30pm: Les Égarés is a genre-spanning jazz-folk-Anatolian band featuring Malian kora maverick Ballaké Sissoko, France’s renowned cellist Vincent Segal, accordion virtuoso Vincent Peirani and soprano saxophonist Émile Parisien. [Tickets]

• 🧠 Sharpen Your Brain Health | Aspire Naturopathic Health Clinic | 6:30pm to 7:30pm: Do you have brain fog? Lost your keys, AGAIN?! Frustrated by your memory? Learn ways to improve your brain health and function and feel smarter again. Limited spots available - RSVP via the Facebook event.

Tuesday, April 1

• 🎹 Duo Konovalov: Russian Piano Masterpieces | Silk Purse | 1:30pm: Acclaimed pianists Irina Konovalov & Boris Konovalov share the stage to perform works by some of the greatest Russian composers [Tickets].

• 🚶‍♀️West Coast Trail Night (Only 4 Tickets Left) | Valhalla Pure Outfitters (201 Bewicke) | 6pm to 9pm: An evening dedicated to all things West Coast Trail. We'll have expert guides sharing tips, gear demos, and inspiring stories to get you pumped for your next adventure. [Tickets]

• 🎸 AMPS Unplugged | Centennial Theatre | 7pm to 9pm: Hand-picked showcase of local talents, hosted in the performance studio space, cabaret-style. Featuring: Sabrielle McCurdy and Victoria Groff. [More info]

• 😹 Time of Your Life: A Funny Fundraiser | Presentation House Theatre | 6:30pm (Silent Auction) and 7:30pm (Show): An improv comedy fundraiser for Presentation House Theatre. [Tickets]

• 👾 Michael van den Bos: Cut Loose! Fame, Flashdance, Footloose & The Musicals of the '80s | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 7pm: Classic film scholar Michael Van den Bos goes back to the eighties for a retro revue of that decade’s big screen musical performances. [More info]

Wednesday, April 2

• 💐 Tropical Trio Floral Design | Stems by Stongs (2160 Dollarton) | 6:30pm to 8pm: Plant a container with 3 tropical plants and/or some herbs. $79 per container. Call to sign up (604-973-0706) or stop in at 2160 Dollarton.

• 🏥 VCH Open Board Forum | By Telephone | 6pm to 7:30pm: A chance to ask questions and learn more about health care on the North Shore from VCH Board of Directors and senior leaders. [More info]

• ✍️ Minding the Garden: Finding Unexpected Inspiration/Sources for New Poems | Capilano Library | 7pm to 8:30pm: Poets often find themselves looking for ways to generate new poems. Minding the Garden involves discovering poetry in unexpected sources, for writers of all levels. [More info]

• 🛼 Re-Live the Music of the 50s and 60s | Centennial Theatre | 7pm to 9:20pm: Like watching 40 tribute shows in one night, this show takes you through music history, trivia, and memories from the 50s and 60s. [Tickets]

• 🧑‍🎨 Clay Wheel Workshop (Ages 8+) | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5:30pm and 7:30pm (2 sessions): Beginner friendly, no experience required. Each person throws up to 2 bowls. Book a separate visit to glaze your bowls. [More Info]

• 🇿🇦 Lecture: Reflections on Apartheid, Truth and Reconciliation and the Path from 1980s South Africa to 2020s West Van | West Van Library | 6pm to 7:30pm: Eldon Phukuile grew up in a relatively privileged "coloured" family during Apartheid, and witnessed the hopeful transition to democracy under Mandela's "rainbow nation" vision before emigrating to West Van. His story reflects South Africa's incomplete journey toward fulfilling its democratic potential and invites parallels with Canada's own challenges. [Register]

🔮 Events to Plan Ahead For

• 🎭 April 4 to 19 | Marjorie Prime | Hendry Hall | Multiple Dates and Times: In the year 2047, AI seems to have solved humanity's problems—but at what cost? "Marjorie Prime," penned by "Orange is the New Black" writer Jordan Harrison, explores the boundary between humans and technology in this Pulitzer-nominated work. [More Info and Tickets]

• 🏆 April 5 | North Van Lawn Bowling Club Orientation Day | 249 24 St E North Van | 1pm: Introduction to club facilities, the sport, and more. Weather permitting you can try rolling bowls on the greens. [More Info and Registration]

• 🏆 April 5 | Red Bull Homerun (16+) | Cypress Mountain: Sprint to your skis and snowboards, clip in, and race down a marked course to the finish line where a huge après awaits. This year’s theme is lumberjack, so don your best True North gear. Register here or read more.

• 🎶 April 17 (Almost Sold Out) - Secret Sessions Vancouver is launching on the North Shore. Self-described as “chill music events featuring local Vancouver musicians.” The premiere North Shore event is April 17 at North Point Brewing, and tickets are selling quickly. Grab tickets here.

• 🇺🇸 April 28 | Money, Lies and God: The Rise of Christian Nationalism in the US and Around the World | North Lonsdale United Church: An evening with Katherine Stewart, a leading journalist and author exploring the rise of Christian Nationalism in the US and beyond. [Tickets]

• 🚶‍♀️May 10 | Hike Rave by The Party Scientist | Cypress Mountain | 7pm: Not your typical rave! A sober celebration of joy and freedom, hidden deep within the forest. Leave behind smartphones, alcohol, and distractions, and discover the freedom of movement and music while embracing nature. Register by joining the Whatsapp Group. [More Info]

Events for Seniors: March 27 to April 2

This Week

• 🕺 Thursday, March 27: Evening Dance | West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 6:30pm to 9pm: Cash bar in effect. Doors open at 6pm. [More info]

• 🕵️‍♀️ Friday, March 28 | Enjoy the Journey Tours Mystery Tour | 8am - 6pm: This fun and entertaining magical mystery tour takes you to unknown destinations filled with clues, prizes, and props! Activity level: Easy. Activity #180619. [Register]

• 🦻 Monday, March 31 | Sound Advice | Silver Harbour Seniors Centre | 10:30am to 11:30am: A series of informal workshops and discussions for people who are hard of hearing. Drop in.

• 🖼️ Wednesday, April 2 | Meet Me At The Gallery | Polygon Gallery | 10am to 12pm: Drop-in to make new connections with art and each other! A different activity will greet visitors every month, with social time to follow. [More info]

• 👋 Wednesday, April 2 | Hand Arthritis | Silver Harbour Seniors Centre | 10am to 11:30am: Strategies for managing hand arthritis, including joint protection, exercise and pain management. Free but pre-registration is required. Call (604-980-2474) or email ([email protected]) to register.

Upcoming

• 🌷 Wednesday, April 16 | Harrison Tulip Festival Trip with Enjoy Tours | 8am to 4:30pm: Tiptoe through designated pathways adorned with 10 million tulips and the new 2.5 acre show garden at the Harrison Tulip Festival. Buy your ticket in-person at Silver Harbour before April 9.

Live Music, Dancing & Pub Quizzes

Thursday, March 27

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

• 🎶 The Beach House Restaurant | Live Music Every Thursday | 150 25th Street, West Van | 8:30pm | Make a reservation online

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

• 🃏 West Van Legion | Poker Thursdays | 580 18th St, West Van | 6pm - 10pm [More Info]

Friday, March 28

• 🎶 Catch 122 | Live Music (Rotating Artists) | 128 Carrie Cates Ct, North Van | 6pm [Reservations]

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

• 🎸 Pemberton Pub | Live Music Every Friday | 135 Pemberton Ave, North Van | 7:30 / 8pm

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

• 🎸 Queens Cross Pub | Live Music by Colm Donelly | #150 - 1425 Marine Drive West Van | 8:30pm

• 🎶 Roma Italian Restaurant | Live Music Every Friday | 1352 Lonsdale, North Van | 6pm to Close | Call 604-990-9986 for reservations

• 🎸 Eagles Club Lounge | Live Music by the Chris Newton Band | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm [More Info]

• West Van Legion | TV Themes Bingo | 7pm: Test your TV Themes memory and have a ton of fun at the same time. [More info]

• Seymours Pub | Live Music by The Boomers | 720 Old Lillooet Road, North Van | 8:30pm - 11pm

• 🎶 Palermo Cucina / Burger Zoghali (Restaurant) | Live Music Every Friday | 1802 Lonsdale, North Van | 6:30pm to 9:30pm | Call 604-770-0017 to reserve.

Saturday, March 29

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

• 🎸 West Van Legion | Live Music with Anthony P | 580 18th St, West Van | 7:30pm [More Info]

• 🎷 Coastal Cravings (Restaurant) | Live Jazz Night with Kayla Price and Nolan Crooks Duo | 751 Lonsdale, North Van | 7pm - 9pm | Call 778-751-6495 for reservations.

• 🎸 Eagles Club Lounge | Live Music by Randy Swallow | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm - 11pm [More Info]

• 🎶 Roma Italian Restaurant | Live Music Every Saturday | 1352 Lonsdale, North Van | 6pm to Close | Call 604-990-9986 for reservations.

• 🎶 Palermo Cucina / Burger Zoghali (Restaurant) | Live Music Every Saturday | 1802 Lonsdale, North Van | 6:30pm to 9:30pm | Call 604-770-0017 to reserve.

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

• 🎧 Seymours Pub | DJ Dance Party | 720 Old Lillooet Road, North Van | 10pm - 2am

Sunday, March 30

• 🎸 Queens Cross Pub | Brunch and Live Music | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 12pm - 3pm | Call for Reservations: 604-980-7715

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

Tuesday, April 1

• 🧠 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, April 2

•  🧠 Wildeye Brewing | Kaboom Atomic Trivia Every Wednesday | 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 | Rotating Performers | 333 Chesterfield, North Van (Church at End of the Parking Lot) | 8pm [Check Before You Go]

Current Exhibitions on the North Shore

• On Until March 30 | Northwest Coast Celebration | Inuit Gallery: Collection of contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous art. [More Info]

• On Until March 30 | CapU Student Poster Show | Ferry Building Gallery: Annual poster show from CapU’s IDEA School of Design. [More Info]

• On Until April 4 (Daily from 10am to 3pm)| Response: Remembering Our Futures | Polygon Gallery: A series of original video works that consider experiences and connections that transcend time. [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. [More Info]

• On Until April 19 (Wed. to Sat) | Art Rental Show | CityScape Community ArtSpace. Visit the show, find the work that moves you, and rent or buy it right off the wall. [More Info]

• On Until May 3 | Barrie Jones: Urban Wild | West Vancouver Art Museum: Jones’s outdoor photography, featuring Vancouverites interacting with urban green spaces throughout Vancouver and the North Shore.[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: British-Nigerian photographer Rotimi Fani-Kayode’s work, including celebrated photographs, archival prints, and previously unseen works. [More Info]

• On Until May 31 | Here & There: Memories and Inspirations | MONOVA: 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 | MONOVA: Stories of aging, memory loss & dementia. [More Info]

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

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