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Hop Into Easter with Magnesium Bunny Soaps (With a Surprise Toy Inside Every Soap!)

Looking for Easter basket fillers that aren’t candy, chocolate, or - cough, cough - shedding microplastics around your house? 

These adorable Magnesium Bunny Soaps are North Shore made, safe for kids with all skin types, and, (best of all) every soap contains a surprise eco-friendly toy inside — like one of those banned-in-the-USA chocolate eggs with toys inside, but for bath time (and way better for your kids and the planet).

Available in a variety of natural scents for just $9 each, with pickup in West Vancouver or North Shore delivery.

Want to try making your own? 

Join a kid-friendly (and fun for adults!) Easter-themed magnesium soap-making class on April 16 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Learn the science of soap-making while creating 2 custom soaps with a toy of your choice for just $25. Add a full tray of 8 soaps for only $50 more ($6.25 per soap).

Limited spots available! Click here to order Easter bunny soaps or book your class spot today.

*Presented by Mila Earth

🐻 Name That Bear

Last week, we asked you to suggest names for the new North Shore Now bear mascot.

We received 40 responses, with 37 unique names. Check out all 37 names here, and then tell us which ones you like. Check-off as many as you like!

Next week, we’ll take the top 4 or 5 for a final vote!

(Several of you submitted name suggestions, but didn’t leave your email address. If you suggested Guinness or Beary McBearFace, hit reply to let us know).

🧢 Hats? Heck, Yeah!

Thanks for everyone who voted in last week’s extremely important poll about hats. Turns out, lots of you are hat lovers (maybe also secret handshake lovers?). With your vote of confidence, we’re going to do a limited run of hats and will have an update soon. Shout-out to Johnnie for suggesting we order kids sizes, too!

• 🍴 Upcoming Food & Bev Events to Check Out:

  • 🍖 Smoke and Bones x Wildeye BBQ Takeover (April 5). A one-day-only special BBQ menu at Wildeye. Expect pulled pork, brisket, smoked sausage and more. 12pm until they’re sold out [More Info]

  • 🥃 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]

  • 🇧🇷 Brazilian Food Pop-Up at the Quay (April 18 to 20). Brazil Gourmet is popping up at Lonsdale Quay Market Kitchen over Easter weekend! Traditional bacalhau pastel, along with a variety of delicious pastel fillings, crispy deep-fried pork belly, gluten-free cheese bread, and indulgent brigadeiros. [More Info]

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

  • 🍷 Taste the World: Red Blend on April 26: Sip on the finest red blends from around the world! Last time this event came up, it sold out fast [Tickets]

• 🥩 A Happy Hour Worth Trying: Two Rivers Meats. Meat lovers, this one's for you. North Shore Crew members are probably familiar with the shop at Two Rivers Meats, but did you know they have a happy hour? Highlights include Beef Tartare ($15), Crispy BBQ Pork Bites ($13), and perfectly Fried Chicken Drumsticks ($15) that showcase their butchery expertise. Wash it all down with $5.50 sleeve pours of draft beer and wine and maybe nibble on a charcuterie board ($27) while you're at it. If you're not familiar with Two Rivers, they offer ethically-sourced, local meats from animals that have been sustainably raised on farms in BC and Alberta. Happy hour runs Thursday to Saturday, 4pm to close. See the full menu here.

• 🍦 Welcome Parlour is Launching an Ice Cream Toppings Bar. Starting Friday (April 4), Welcome Parlour will have toppings. For $3 extra, add your favourite toppings to your ice cream. [More Info]

• 🐰 Easter Cookie Kits are Here. Sugar Sugar has launched their famous-on-the-North-Shore cookie decorating kits for Easter, 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 🎉

👉 Do you run a restaurant or bar you want included? Let’s chat! Fill out this quick form with your contact details!

⚽ Vancouver Rise FC: Canada’s First Professional Women’s Soccer League Plays Calgary on April 16 (🚨 Discount and Giveaway Below)

​The Northern Super League (NSL), Canada's first professional women's soccer league, hits the pitch for the first time this month, and will include the Vancouver Rise FC among its 6 founding teams.

Show your support on April 16 when the Vancouver Rise take on Calgary Wild at BC Place. North Shore Crew can get up to 40% off single match tickets for April 16 with this link.

Even better? You can win 2 tickets to the April 16 game and see Vancouver Rise FC’s debut in person. Enter the giveaway below:

Here’s how to enter:

1. Follow @northshorenow on Instagram 

2. Follow @vancouverrisefc on Instagram

3. Click Yes on the poll below 👇 and you’ll be entered to win.

_{Giveaway Terms and Conditions: Winner chosen on Monday, April 7, 2025, and contacted by email. Winner will be chosen by random draw. No purchase necessary. Open to BC residents 19+. This promotion is not sponsored by or associated with Instagram.}

🐰 Easter is Almost Here (Activities on the North Shore and Beyond)

• April 12 | Free Easter Bunny Craft | West Van Community Centre | 9am to 11am: Make a cute Easter Bunny while learning about Ukrainian culture and Easter traditions. Part of the Spring It On Market. [Register]

• April 12 | Easter PJ Party (Ages 6+) | Bella Ceramica | 6pm to 9pm: Easter egg hunt, crafts and games. Pizza, juice, and treat bag included. [Register]

• April 13 | Spring/Easter Cookie Decorating Class: Carrot Patch Cottage (Adults) | Edgemont Village: Hands-on workshop with step-by-step guidance to decorate six adorable Spring and Easter-themed sugar cookies. Make sure the currency is set to CAD (on the right hand side) or it won’t let you register [More Info]

• April 18 to 21 | Golden Egg-Venture | Britannia Mine: Hunt for hidden golden eggs - then trade them in for a piece of golden chalcopyrite. There’s also a self-guided scavenger hunt and live-action show. Included with museum admission. Advance bookings recommended. [Reserve]
  April 18 to 21 | Easter for Families | Meadows Family Farm: All-day egg hunts; bouncy castles, jumping pillow, and zip-line; colouring; face painting; farm animals; pictures with the Easter bunny and more [Tickets and Details]

• April 19 | Easter at the Farm | Maplewood Farm | 9am to 12pm: Crafts, face painting, balloon bending, and Crema Ice Cream! [Tickets]

• April 19 | Easter in Lynn Valley | Lynn Valley Village | 10am to 12pm: Free games and activities, including an Easter scavenger hunt, bunny bean bag toss and more. [More Info]

• April 19 | Easter Bunny Pictures and Crafts | Lynn Valley Centre | 11am to 4pm: Easter egg hunt, picture with the Easter bunny, and crafts. [More Info]

• April 19 & April 20: Rabbitats Easter Bunny Fest 2025 | Lulu Island Winery (Richmond) | 11am to 4pm: Easter games, crafts, sweets, and a Meet n’ Treat with real Easter bunnies [More Info]

• April 20 | Easter Egg Gathering | Sea to Sky Gondola: From 10am to 12pm, kids of all ages can search for hidden chocolates around the Summit Lodge and Plaza (free with ticket or pass). Easter brunch is available with a booking - see our brunch list below. [More Info]

• April 20 | Easter Egg Hunt | Granville Island Kids Market | 10am: Bring your own basket and hunt through the market to find eggs. Line up at the main entrance of the Kids Market to start [More Info]

• Fairmont Whistler has a few fun Easter events coming up if you want to splash out! Easter Family Kick Off Party on April 18 with DJ Wabbit and a glow- in-the-dark Easter EGGstravaganza. On April 20, they’ll be hosting a Golden Egg Hunt. [More Info]

📸 Easter Mini Sessions

• North Shore photographer Anita from Mark Your Moments photography is offering in-studio, Easter-themed mini photo sessions for up to 3 kids, with an Easter-themed backdrop, on April 13. There are limited time slots available, and Anita is the only photographer we’ve found on the North Shore who is offering Easter-specific photoshoots. Great option for baby’s first Easter, but cute for all ages. If you have kids in North Shore schools you might know Anita - she volunteers a ton of her time to do family photoshoots that fundraise for different schools, so she’s a good egg! [Book Here]

🥞 Easter Brunches

• Pinnacle at the Pier (April 20) | 11am to 2:30pm: A stunning array of breakfast & brunch favourites including made to order omelettes, chef carved prime rib, fresh seafood, desserts and more. Buffet style. [More Info] and [Tickets]

• ARC at the Fairmont Waterfront (April 20) | Seatings from 11am to 1:30pm: An ‘egg-stra’ special edition of their signature Bottomless Brunch. Chef Adam Middleton is serving up all your brunch favourites, along with some Easter-themed surprises - including a giant chocolate egg filled with goodies for the table. [More Info]

• Easter Brunch (April 20) | Sea to Sky Gondola: 10am or noon sittings available (prices and reservations here)

• Brunch with Easter Specials (April 18 to 20) | Pier 7: Pier7 will have their regular brunch menu, as well as Easter weekend specials, which you can find here.

🚨 New Business Alert: Happy Play House Indoor Playground at Lonsdale Quay

There’s a new indoor play area at Lonsdale Quay, outside near the water where the toy store used to be. There’s an indoor play area with toys, slime cart, and more. Not a lot on their website so far, but you can get a feel for it by watching this Instagram video.

Note: all events times listed are North Shore Standard Time, the official time zone of North Shore Now. 😉 Double check events and times before you head out the door.

Events For Kids & Family: April 3 to April 9

This Week

• 🚨 Cool Summer Camp Alert: Now that Spring Break is over, it seems like it’s time to start thinking about Summer Camps. Here’s one you might not have heard of: Urban Adventures. Run by a local North Shore Mom and teacher, you drop your kid at Phibbs Exchange each morning, and they head out on public transit to destinations near and far for an urban adventure! Museums, new playgrounds, the beach - Vancouver is their oyster. Ages 7+. Scroll down to near the bottom to see the schedule.

Thursday, April 3

• 👦 Scouts Canada Open House | Blueridge Elementary School | 6pm to 7pm: Learn how your child can join new Beaver (ages 5 to 7) and Cub (ages 8 to 10) sections on the North Shore. [RSVP]

Friday, April 4

• 🌰 Acorn House Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5:30pm: Make a charming acorn house out of stoneware clay! In this 2-part workshop, you'll design, sculpt, and glaze your very own acorn pot with a cute lid and subtle details. [More Info]

Saturday, April 5

• 🐝 Build a Home for Mason Bees (Ages 8+) | Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre: In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn about our native mason bees and build your own mason bee house to take home—perfect for supporting local pollinators in your garden. [Register]

• 🥅 New & Used Sports Equipment Sale by KidsSport | Carson Graham | 10am to 1pm: A huge variety of used sporting goods at great prices. Cash, debit tap and Credit Cards accepted. Admission is by donation - cash or items for the Food Bank. [More Info]

• 👩‍🎨 Kids First | The Polygon Gallery | 10:15am; 11:15am or 1pm: Create an art project, based on an exhibition being shown in the Gallery. Projects geared for 5-12 years, and all kids must have an adult. (See our experience doing this here) [More Info and Registration]

• 🌰 Acorn House Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 1:30pm: Make a charming acorn house out of stoneware clay! In this 2-part workshop, you'll design, sculpt, and glaze your very own acorn pot with a cute lid and subtle details. [More Info]

Sunday, April 6

• 🐘 Make Baby Elephants Out of Clay (Ages 8 -12) | Delbrook Rec Centre | 1pm to 3:30pm: Join us to create your own unique sculpture. In this workshop, we’ll learn a pinch pot technique with step-by-step instruction, some fun techniques as well as glazing. They’ll fire it for you and will contact you when it is ready to pick up. Activity #00337217 [Register]

• 👩‍🎨 Kids First | The Polygon Gallery | 10:15am; 11:15am or 1pm: Create an art project, based on an exhibition being shown in the Gallery. Projects geared for 5-12 years, and all kids must have an adult. (See our experience doing this here) [More Info and Registration]

• 🔎 Create & Connect: Making Memories | MONOVA: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver | 11am to 2pm: Make a kid-friendly quilting project, and then participate in a scavenger hunt and activities exploring memory and brain-healthy habits. Pay what you can to enter the museum. Register in advance, and pay what you can [More Info].

• 🎨 Painting and Clay Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio (Parent Participation):

  • 🐇 Bunny Jar Stoneware Clay Workshop | 1:30pm: Create a beautiful jar and lid in the shape of a friendly little bunny. [More Info]

  • 🌻 Among The Wildflowers Painting Workshop | 3:30pm: Create a wildflower painting on an 11"x14" stretched canvas. Use painting techniques like layering, splattering and creating texture. [More Info]

Monday, April 7

• 👦 Scouts Canada Open House | Blueridge Elementary School | 6pm to 7pm: Learn how your child can join new Beaver (ages 5 to 7) and Cub (ages 8 to 10) sections on the North Shore. [RSVP]

Upcoming Activities for Kids and Families

• April 12 (Start) to June 14 (End) | Intro to Hockey for Kids on the Spectrum (Ages 5 to 14) | West Van Community Centre Ice Arena:

  Offered in partnership with West Van Minor Hockey, this program introduces hockey to kids living with Autism. Kids will learn basic skills required to play hockey and gain confidence to consider registering for minor hockey. Activity #188965 [Register]

• (Almost Sold Out) April 23 | Draw Your Art Out (Grades 4 to 7) | West Van Memorial Library | 3:45pm to 4:45pm: ​Learn to use iPads to create digital art. [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 beautiful pendants, keychains, or earrings with UV resin art. 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 pain a garden flowers scene. Course #00337201 [Register]

Events For Adults: April 3 to April 9

🚨 Giveaway Alert: Win Your Spot in this Still Life Painting Workshop

Cork It Wine Making and artist Louise Nicholson are hosting a Still Life painting workshop on April 13 - and North Shore Crew members can win a free spot in the workshop.

Sign up for the workshop by calling 604-986-7475, and mention the code “North Shore Now” - 1 lucky North Shore Crew registrant will be randomly chosen to attend the workshop for free (meaning Cork It will refund your registration fee). Winner chosen April 10.

[More Info About the Workshop]

This Week

• 🤖 TEDx2025: Humanity Reimagined | West Van Library | 8:45am to 3:30pm: Experience TEDx 2025 in West Van Library’s Welsh Hall from April 8 to 11, streamed LIVE from the Vancouver Convention Centre. [Schedule and Register]

• 🎭 One for the Pot by Deep Cove Stage Society: A hilarious farce about a young man, Hickory Wood, 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. On until April 12 [More Info and Tickets]

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

Thursday, April 3

• 🚵 Shore Sirens Workshop with Steed Cycles: Pre-Season Tune-Up | Steed Cycles | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Learn how to do a tip-to-tail bike check, including your frame, wheels, brakes and drivetrain. Check for wear, play and damage and learn tips for how and when to service your bike. Bring your bike or e-bike [More Info]

• 👩 The Midlife Fat Loss & Hormone Reset Event | Kahlena Movement Studio | 7pm to 8pm: Women in peri-menopause or menopause often hear that weight gain, fatigue and hormonal issues are inevitable with aging. However, in many Eastern cultures, women experience significantly fewer menopausal symptoms. Host Alexina Metha will share evidence-based traditional strategies for your own life. [Register - Click on April 3, and then click on the event to register]

• 🧑‍🎤 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, April 4

• 😂 Comedy: Derek Seguin: Life of Leisure | Centennial Theatre | 7:30pm: Comedian Derek Seguin is touring Canada with his hysterical new show. One of CBC’s The Debaters’ fan-favourites, come discover the many hilarious surprises his in-person shows are known for. Mature content [Tickets]

• 🧑‍🎨 Pottery Bingo Night | Bella Ceramica Studio | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Bring your friends for an evening of pottery painting and BINGO. [More Info]

• 📽️ Film: Safe Haven: The Rainbow Jordan Wilderness | Capilano University | 7pm to 8pm: Free screening of Damien Gillis and Valhalla Wilderness Society's new film. The 30-minute film will be followed by a presentation by biologist and campaigner Amber Peters, and will include stunning photography from eight years of expeditions into the Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness. [More Info]

• 🔊 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]

Saturday, April 5

• 🏂 Red Bull Homerun at Cypress (16+ with parental waiver): 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.

• 🛍️ Made in the 604 Spring Pop-Up Market | The Pipe Shop | 12pm to 6pm: 50 local vendors to shop for unique finds, gifts, and treats. Free entry and the best local small business finds! [More Info]

• 🔊 Vinyl Show | Wildeye Brewing | 1pm to 5pm: Stop by to browse and buy vinyl from 3 local vendors. Wildeye is also hosting a Smoke & Bones takeover today from 12pm until they’re sold out. [Info]

• 🧘 Yoga on Tap | Wildeye Brewing | 10:30am to 11:30am: Practice yoga while enjoying a flight of beer. Yoga class and been flight included. [Register]

• 🎳 North Van Lawn Bowling Club Orientation Day | 249 24 St E North Van | 1pm: Introduction to club facilities, the sport of lawn bowling, and privileges of membership. Weather permitting: you can try rolling bowls on the greens. [More Info and Registration]

• 🛋️ Spring Garage Sale | Gleneagles Community Centre | 10am to 1pm: Enjoy a scenic drive and pick up some bargains or book a table to sell your items. [More Info]

• 📸 Capture Photography Festival Speaker Series: Mark Sealy | The Polygon Gallery | 4:30pm to 6:00pm: A talk by Mark Sealy, who will discuss his curated exhibition, Rotimi Fani-Kayode: Tranquility of Communion, with Gallery curator, Elliott Ramsey. [More info]

• 🎸 CCR & Eagles Tribute Show | Centennial Theatre | 7:30pm to 9:45pm: One show, two bands. A rock'n roll double bill with Eagle Eyes’ tribute to the Eagles followed by Band Moon Riders’ tribute to CCR. [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]

• 📽️ Movie Matinée: Thelma (PG) | West Van Library | 2pm to 4pm: When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a quest to reclaim what was taken from her. [Trailer] [More Info]

Sunday, April 6

• 🛍️ Made in the 604 Spring Pop-Up Market | The Pipe Shop | 12pm to 6pm: 50 local vendors offering up unique finds, gifts, and treats. Free entry. [More Info]

• 🥞 Nordic Spring Fest | Hollyburn Lodge at Cypress Mountain | 9am to 4pm: Games, pancake breakfast, live music and scavenger hunt. Stick around in the afternoon for the legendary Dummy Jump. Free with the purchase of a Nordic area trail ticket or season pass. [More Info]

• 🚶‍♀️Hike: Baden Powell Trail: Deep Cove to Lynn Canyon (Moderate/ Challenging) | Meet at Honey’s Doughnuts | 9am to 1pm: 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]

• 💐 Bee Honey Hive Vase Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 2pm: Make a timeless handmade stoneware clay vase, perfect for your home. [More Info and Register]

• 🌿 Foraging Workshop | Princess Park | 11:30am - 1pm: Learn to identify, harvest, and prepare a variety of wild plants. This workshop is beginner level, will not cover fungi, and is for educational purposes only (you won’t forage, but you’ll learn to identify plants). [Tickets]

• 🎸 Poetry Reading and Live Music with Trevor Carolan & Henry Young | Ferry Building Gallery | 4pm to 5:30pm: A springtime reading with live music accompaniment by North Van-based writer Trevor Carolan and jazz guitarist Henry Young. [More Info]

  🗣️ North Shore Storytelling: Stories of Hildegard of Bingen, Luminous 12th Century Mystic | Silk Purse Arts Centre | 4:30pm to 6:30pm: Join longtime professional & emerging tellers for fabulous stories around the hearth. [More Info]

• 🔊 Winter Sound Bath | West Vancouver (Location Details Upon Booking) | 7pm to 9pm: Join an intimate sound bath session. Includes magnesium therapy, sound bowls, optional hot tub soak, chocolate, herbal tea, or wine. [Register]

• 🏃 Tality Run Club | Tality Shipyards | 8:55am: Stretch, run 5km, and then enjoy half-price sauna and cold plunge. Updates on their Instagram.

• 🌲 Talking Trees Tour | Stanley Park Loop | 10am to 11:30am: On this nature walking tour you’ll hear the stories of how shíshálh (Sechelt) Coast Salish & S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish) people have used the land for food, medicine and technology for thousands of years. Your Talaysay guide will share ecological practices, ancient and contemporary history, stories, legends and Indigenous ways of living (knowing). Activity #184575 [Register]

Monday, April 7

• 📽️ Film: There’s Still Tomorrow | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 7pm: Set in post-war, 1940s Rome, the film tells the story of Delia, a working-class woman who manages family life with a domineering husband while dreaming of a better future for her daughter. Her resigned acceptance of her life is disrupted when a mysterious letter arrives. Winner of Best Film at the Sydney International Film Festival (2024 and Golden Globes Italy (2024). [Tickets]

• 🗳️ Elections Canada: Working, Registering & Voting in a Federal Election | North Vancouver City Library | 6pm to 7pm: Workshop to learn about working and participating in federal elections. [More Info]

Tuesday, April 8

• 🎲 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. [Register]

• 🗾 Japanese Traditional Performance Night | Capilano Library | 6pm to 7pm: Drop in for a short performance of traditional Japanese music and theatre, including Rakugo in English (Japanese comedic storytelling), shinobue (traditional bamboo flute) and sanshin (3-stringed lute). [More info]

• 🚢 Expedia Cruises & AMA Waterways Travel Event | Expedia Cruises Lynn Valley (291-1233 Lynn Valley Rd) | 5:30pm: Sales/promo event for anyone interested in trying a European river cruise on AMA. [RSVP and Info]

🔮 Events to Plan Ahead For

• April 10 | Trip to the Audain Art Museum & Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre: Join Ferry Building gallery staff for a trip to two of Whistler’s top cultural destinations. Visit the world-class art collection and the Woman Carvers on the Northwest Coast exhibition at the Audain Art Museum, followed by a guided tour of the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. [Register]

• April 12 | North Van Comedy Classic | Presentation House Theatre | 7pm: An evening of laughs from Canada’s best professional comics. [Tickets]

• May 31 | Green Trail Loop Race | Kids and Adults | Cousteau School: A unique trail running event. With 70 minutes to complete a 7km loop, participants can choose to tackle a total of 1 to 6 loops. There’s also a 2km kids race. Profits donated to Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre [More Info and Registration]

• June 14 | Seek the Peak Grouse Mountain Race: 16 km course starts by the beach at Ambleside, winds its way through North Van, then heads up the Grouse Grind. [Registration]

Events for Seniors: April 3 to April 9

This Week

• (April 6) Movie Matinee | West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 1pm to 3pm: Join others at the Seniors Activity Centre for a movie. Movie title is TBD. Activity #185993. [Call to Register: 604-925-7280]

• (April 8) Seniors Gathering: Reducing Single Use Item Waste | North Van City Library | 10am to 11:30am: A 45-minute presentation by Ocean Ambassadors Canada on how to reduce single-use item waste, followed by light refreshments and socializing with others. [More Info]

• (April 8) Staying Connected: Preventing Social Isolation and Loneliness | Silver Harbour Seniors Centre | 10am to 11am: Discuss issues of social isolation and loneliness, the correlation between social isolation and decreased wellbeing, and how we can do our part to stay connected with loved ones in our lives. Free, but registration required. Call (604-980-2474) or email ([email protected]) to register.

• (April 9) Climate Café | Silver Harbour Seniors Centre | 10am to 11:30am: Discuss atmospheric rivers, which are typically several thousand kms long and only a few hundred kms wide, with a single one able to carry a greater flux of water than the Amazon River. Free, but registration required. Call (604-980-2474) or email ([email protected]) to register.

Upcoming

• 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

Notes: 

• Palermo Cucina is gone, replaced by Burger Zoghali. When we called last week, staff said they were keeping live music on Fridays and Saturdays. But when we reached out to Burger Zoghali on Instagram, they said they weren’t sure. For now, we’ve removed it from the live music section, pending confirmation.

• Bridge Deck’s weekly trivia is paused until May-ish and they’re thinking of changing it up when it returns. We’ll let you know when it starts up again.

Thursday, April 3

• 🎶 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

• 🎶 Wildeye Brewing | Music Bingo | 1385 Main St, North Van | 7pm to 10pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-988-1900

• 🎤 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, April 4

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

• 🎸 Wildeye Brewing | Live Music by Randy Swallow | 1385 Main St, North Van | 7pm to 10pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-988-1900

• 🎸 Pemberton Pub | Live Music Every Friday | 135 Pemberton Ave, North Van | 7:30 / 8pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-984-3558

• 🎸 Squarerigger Pub | Live Music by The Radio Grande | #150 - 1425 Marine Drive West Van | First Come, First Serve - No Reservations [More Info]

• 🎶 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 Jason Lane Band | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm [More Info]

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

• 🎸 Mollie Nye House | Live Music by John Cronin | 940 Lynn Valley Road, North Van | 7pm to 9pm [Tickets are $20]

• 🎤 West Van Legion | Karaoke | 7:30pm: Test your TV Themes memory and have a ton of fun at the same time. [More info]

Saturday, April 5

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

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

• 🎸 West Van Legion | Live Music with Xtreme Radio Lite | 580 18th St, West Van | 8pm [More Info]

• 🎤 Squarerigger Pub | Karaoke with Tracey Dupree | #150 - 1425 Marine Drive West Van | 7:30pm | First Come, First Serve - No Reservations

• 🪩 Queens Cross Pub | Rave Night Party with Emily Reese (Emnesia) | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 9pm start; free entry before 10pm. Call for Reservations: 604-980-7715 [More Info]

Sunday, April 6

• 🎸 Wildeye Brewing | Sunset Piano Session | 1385 Main St, North Van | 3pm to 6pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-988-1900

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

Monday, April 7

• 🧠 Trivia Night | Queen's Cross Pub | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 7:30pm | Call 604-980-7715 to reserve a table

Tuesday, April 8

• 🧠 The Gull Bar & Kitchen | The Gull | 175 1st St E, North Van | 7pm | Call for Reservations: 604-988-5585

• 🎤 Wildeye Brewing | Karaoke | 1385 Main Street, North Van | 8pm - Late | Reservations recommended: Call 604-988-1900

Wednesday, April 9

• 🧠 Wildeye Brewing | Kaboom Atomic Trivia | 1385 Main Street, North Van | 8pm - 10pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-988-1900

• 🎤 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]

• 🎶 Lynn Valley Legion | Made in Canada Hits Bingo | 1630 Lynn Valley Road | 7pm [More Info]

Current Exhibitions on the North Shore

• 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, and the ways in which formative influences remain vital and present throughout one’s life. [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 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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