🌸 Secret Comedy, Loutet Flowers & See More: Plus 50+ Things to Do on the North Shore this Week

Happy Easter! We’re on a mission to make life more fun on the North Shore — thanks for being part of it. 🎉

This week: $260 in giveaways (3 chances to win!), two new biz openings, Crew hats, and a couple of quick polls — including one for a family-friendly workshop and another about Crew+. Got opinions? Cast your votes and let us know!

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🐻 Meet Seemore the Bear

After 3 weeks, 52 name contributions, and 431 votes cast, we have our winner! "Seymour" topped the poll, but clever Crew members pointed out it sounds like "See More" - perfect for our mission of exploring more of the North Shore!

So, it's official: meet Seemore the Bear!

Thanks to Cheryl for suggesting Seymour at the start of the naming competition, and to Elaine for making the "see more" connection. Crew hats coming your way as a thank you!

🧢 North Shore Crew Hats - Pre-Order Now

Speaking of hats…we’re ready to hit go on a limited run of Crew hats (adult and kids sizes available).

We’ve got just one week to get your hat order in. After that, we’re locking it down and sending the list to the printers.

Pick your color, pay online, and you're in. (Adult sizes: $49.99 Youth sizes: $39.99)

We’ll host some local pickup events to come grab your hat and a beer. North Shore delivery? You got it — we’ll drop it off ourselves. Off the North Shore? Reply and we’ll figure out shipping.

👉 [Grab Your Crew Hat Now]

⚠️ Disclaimer: Wearing this hat in public means we owe you a beer on sight. Even at 7am. Ice cream for the youth.

🎲 North Shore Not-Opoly Update

Sample ordered! Thanks for all the name suggestions - we'll hold a vote when the time comes. Stay tuned for game testing opportunities if you're up to the challenge.

🍷 Last Week’s Giveaway Winner

Congrats to Dominique - the winner of last week’s Cork It Wine Making gift card. Enjoy your wine!

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT: $100 Gift Card to Carmello’s in West Van

Carmelo's has been a North Shore institution for decades, and they’re giving the North Shore Crew a chance to win a $100 gift card to try their wood-fired pizzas, mouth-watering pastas, and/or local seafood (or whatever else you want on their menu).

Here’s how to enter:

1. Follow @northshorenow on Instagram 

2. Follow @carmelosristorante on Instagram

3. Tap Yes below to enter — it only takes a second 👇

_{Giveaway Terms and Conditions: Winner chosen on Tuesday, April 22, 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.}

🍴 Upcoming Food & Bev Events to Check Out:

• 🍻 Thursday, April 17 to Monday, April 21: Hoppy Easter Brewery Crawl: Buy a local beer, wine, cider or cocktail at one of the participating locations, and get them to stamp your passport. Once you have 7 stamps, trade your passport for a Shipyards Brewery District mug. [Details Here]

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

• 🥞 Sunday, April 20: Easter Bruch | Pinnacle at the Pier: Buffet style, including made to order omelettes, chef carved prime rib, fresh seafood, desserts and more. [Tickets]

• 🦪 Sunday, April 20: Fanny Bay Oyster Pop Up: Vancouver Island’s Fanny Bay Oysters will be shucking 3 types of oysters at Copperpenny. Reservations recommended.

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

• 🍕 Wednesday, April 30: Pizza Pop-Up at Beva: Meat and veggie options available starting from 4pm until the ‘za sells out. [Info]

🍻 Squamish Beer Fest is Back

Escape the city for mountain views and mountain brews! This year's Squamish Beer Fest is pouring 55+ breweries and cideries; wine, spirits, and small batch concoctions; and non-alcoholic options. Enjoy live music, eats, market vendors, and more. Shuttle service from Vancouver means you can imbibe without worrying about transportation. Early bird tickets are already sold out, so don’t procrastinate. [Tickets]

🍻 New Brews to Try

• Beva: Customer-favourite Cabbage Head Cold IPA returns – crisp, citrus and resin notes.

• Beere: Just in time for the Easter crawl: This and That (tropical double dry hopped IPA) and Hot Rock Time Machine (German Lager collab w/Brassneck).

• Bridge: A spring Blackberry Sour is now available at the taproom with limited cans.

💐 Your Summer Just Got Prettier: Loutet Farm Flower Subscription

Loutet Farm’s fresh flower subscriptions are now open (limited spots available). Snag 6 hand-tied bouquets bi-weekly ($210) or treat yourself to fresh florals weekly with 12 bouquets ($420). Pick-ups start mid-July at the farm. Fill out this Google form to subscribe.

Here’s how to enter:

1. Follow @northshorenow on Instagram 

2. Follow @milaearth on Instagram

3. Tap Yes below to enter — it only takes a second 👇

_{Giveaway Terms and Conditions: Winner chosen on Friday, April 18, 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.}

⛳ North Point Brewing is Busy: Golf & Bike Rides

North Point Brewing‘s inaugural golf tournament takes place August 16 at Furry Creek. Tickets are $250 per person, which includes golf and cart, transportation from North Point to Furry Creek and back, lots of beverages, a boxed lunch, and dinner back at North Point. Email [email protected] to reserve a foursome. [More Info]

The North Point Bike Club is also up and running for the season. Rides take place every Tuesday at 5:15pm. Meet under the Lions Gate Bridge (North Shore side) with post-ride beers at North Point. Join via their Strava Group or Whatsapp Chat.

🚨 New Business Alerts

• 🎮 North Shore Virtual Reality Zone (1250 Lynn Valley Road): Check out this list of games available, and then book to try out VR gaming for yourself. Ages 13 and under must be with an adult. Could be a solid rainy day option for teens. [More Info]

• 🎲 Mench Cafe (Board Game Café) (106 W 1st Street, North Van): More than 200 board games to play with family and friends, video games, 110-inch TV for watching games, darts, and a coffee bar. [More Info]

Note: all events and 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 10 to April 16

Soapify Studio Family Workshop: Yay or Nay?

Last week, we told you about Soapify Studio’s colourful, family-friendly workshops happening across the water. This week, we want to know: should we invite them to the North Shore for a Crew family workshop? Estimated cost is around $70 for up to 3 family members to make 6 super colourful, kid-friendly soaps together. This would cover space rental (we think), materials, and Lily’s fee. The price might adjust slightly, but we’d do our best to keep it around $70.

All-Weekend Easter Events

• Easter on the Peak (including Easter Bunny) | Grouse Mountain: The Easter Bunny and Easter Fairy will be roaming the chalet from 10am to 2:30pm on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, there will be an egg hunt from 11am to 2pm. All-weekend (Friday to Monday) Easter activities include: scavenger hunt on skis/boards (10am to 5pm), kids movies (9:30am to 8pm), and Easter-themed crafts (10am to 4pm). Easter Brunch seatings available Friday to Sunday at 10am and 12pm (reservations required). [More Info]

• Easter Fun and Egg Hunt | Happy Playhouse (137 Chadwick Crt.) | 1pm to 4pm (Reservations Required): $30 per child includes an Easter egg hunt, 1 hour to play in the indoor playground, face painting or balloon making, and an Easter goodie bag. [Info]

• (Britannia) Golden Egg-Venture April 18 to 21 | 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]

• (Maple Ridge) Easter for Families April 18 to 21 | 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]

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

Friday, April 18 (Good Friday)

• 🚜 Behind the Scenes | Maplewood Farm | 9am to 10:30am: Try hands-on farm tasks such as caring for animals, exploring farm life, and more. [More Info]

Saturday, April 19

• 🐰 Easter Events and Activities:

  • 10am to 12pm | Easter in Lynn Valley | Lynn Valley Village: Scavenger hunt, roving magic show, Easter crafts, colouring, Bunny Bean Bag Toss and more. [More Info]

  • 11am to 3pm | Easter Egg Hunt and Swim | Ron Andrews: Easter egg hunt from 11am to 12pm, followed by a public swim from 12pm to 3pm. Other activities include face painting, colouring, finger puppets, Easter ornaments, and ring toss. Bring your own basket. Public swim fees apply. [More Info]

  • 11am to 4pm | Easter Bunny Pictures and Crafts | Lynn Valley Centre: Chocolate for everyone, plus some fun. There will be a cotton candy machine from noon, live music starting at 11am, Easter egg hunts happening sporadically throughout the day (11am to 4pm), and crafts.[More Info]

  • 1pm | Easter Egg Hunt | North Shore Hospice (319 14 St. E, North Van): Participation is by donation. Hunt starts at 1pm sharp.

  • 2pm to 5pm | Easter Fair and Scavenger Hunt | The Bridge Church (1384 Deep Cove Road): Scavenger hunt, goodie bags, games, crafts, bouncy castle, and dunk tank.

• 🎨 Explore & Create Art (Ages 5 to 12) | Gordon Smith Gallery | 1pm to 3pm: Drop-in for a family art activity inspired by works in the Gordon Smith Gallery’s current exhibition. By donation. [More Info]

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

  • 🐇 Bunny Jar Stoneware Clay Workshop | 5pm: Create a beautiful jar and lid in the shape of a friendly little bunny. [More Info]

  • 🐇 Some Bunny Painting Workshop | 1:30pm: Create an adorable acrylic bunny painting. [More Info]

  • 🐇 Love Bunny Oven Bake Clay Workshop | 3:30pm: Sculpt an adorable bunny from oven-bake clay. [More Info]

Sunday, April 20 (Easter Sunday)

• Easter Activities:

  • (Squamish) 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]

  • (Vancouver) 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]

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

  • Some Bunny Painting Workshop | 3:30pm: Create an adorable acrylic bunny painting. [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]

  • Bunny Jar Stoneware Clay Workshop | 5pm: Sculpt a jar with lid that looks like a bunny. [More Info]

  • Love Bunny Oven Bake Clay Workshop | 5:30pm: Sculpt an adorable bunny from oven-bake clay. [More Info]

Tuesday, April 22

• Parenting Meetup | United Strangers | 10am to 11am: Meet and connect with other parents.

Upcoming Activities for Kids and Families

• [Likely to Sell Out] May 3 | Draw Your Art Our (Grades 6 and 7) | West Van Library | 4pm or 4:50pm: Calling all doodlers, colourers, and Picassos! Join us in The Lab as we explore using iPads to create digital art. [Register]

• [Likely to Sell Out] May 4 | May the Fourth Simbrix (Grades 4 to 6) | West Van Library | 10:30am to 11:30am: An hour of Star Wars themed pixel art creation with Simbrix. [Register]

• [Likely to Sell Out] 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]

Events For Adults: April 17 to April 23

This Week

• 🎭 Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee by Theatre West Van: Accomplished physicist Sir Claud Amory has constructed a workable formula for one of the most deadly weapons known to man. Hercule Poirot, with the help of Captain Hastings and Inspector Japp, is called in after the formula is mysteriously stolen, and Sir Claud is callously murdered. On until April 27 [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 until April 19 [More Info and Tickets]

Thursday, April 17

• ✂️ Collage Party Feat Manuel Axel Strain | The Polygon | 6pm to 9pm: Collage party led by artist Manuel Axel Strain, whose exhibition xʷəlməxʷ child is at The Polygon until May 11. [More Info]

• 📽️ Universal Language | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 7pm: Tehran meets Winnipeg in this surreal comedy telling the seemingly unrelated stories of people navigating life through a bleak Winnipeg winter. Hilarious and eclectically bizarre, it won the Director’s Fortnight Audience Award at Cannes and was Canada’s 2024 selection for Academy Award consideration. [More Info]

• 🥣 Clay Wheel Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5:30pm: Learn how to throw up to 2 bowls on a pottery wheel. Come back to glaze another day. No experience required. [More Info]

• 🗳️ Coffee with Candidates (North Burnaby - Seymour) | Parkgate Community Centre | 4pm to 6pm: Join us for a casual and engaging Coffee with Candidates event, where community members can meet local election candidates from the North Burnaby-Seymour riding, ask questions, and enjoy conversations over a cup of coffee or tea. [More Info]

Friday, April 18

• 🐦 Bird House Clay Workshop | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Craft a one-of-a-kind garden birdhouse using hand-building techniques. Your finished piece will be ready for pickup in just 3 weeks. BYOB 19+ [More Info]

• 🧼 Sip, Sound and Shop Mila Earth | West Van (Exact Location Provided Upon Booking) | 5:30pm to 8pm: Enjoy a mini soundbath and up to 50% off damaged-label stock. Snacks, socializing, and savings on magnesium oils and creams. [More Info]

• 🪡 Quilting Club | Jade Craft House (1346 Marine Drive, North Van) | 1pm to 5pm: Bring your machine and meet with others to learn, explore, and enjoy quilting. Every Friday, same time. Text or Call Shirley to register (236) 833- 6642. $25 drop-in fee. [More Info - Scroll to Bottom]

Saturday, April 19

• 💐 Inky Rose Easter Flowers Pop-Up | In Front of Artisan Collective (121 1st St E, Lolo Ln) | 11am to 3pm: The adorable Inky Rose flower truck will be hawking Easter flowers. Stop by to grab bunny bunches and other spring flowers to make your Easter long weekend extra joyful, or come get your photo with the truck.

• 🍷 Sip and Paint: Happy Easter | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Paint a bunny on canvas while sipping on your favourite beverage. BYOB. 19+ [More Info]

• 😹 Secret Comedy | Lower Lonsdale Location | 9:15pm: A mystery line-up of hilarious comedians at a secret spot, revealed the morning of. 6:30pm show is sold out, but 9:15pm still has tickets available. [Tickets]

• 🧀 Wine & Board: Art of Charcuterie arrangement | Everything Wine North Vancouver | 3pm to 4:30pm: Create stunning charcuterie boards while tasting a selection of wines. [More Info]

• 🧼 Magnesium Soap Making Workshop | Mila Earth Magnesium Skinfood | 11am to 1pm: Craft hydrating and multipurpose magnesium soap and versatile multipurpose soap. [More Info]

• 🏃 Skyline XTC Run by Club Fat Ass | SW Corner of Queens and Del Rio | 7am: A 50km run with 2500m of elevation gain, but running “custom distances” is welcome. Must be a member of Club Fat Ass [Event Info]. Join Club Fat Ass for Access to their Free Events.

• 🌸 Textile Art Demo: Hand Appliqué | Silk Purse Arts Centre | 1pm to 3pm: Artist Judy Villett shares shares her distinct approach to hand appliqué for layered & interesting artworks. [More Info]

• 🎥 Movie Matinée: Sing Sing | West Van Library | 2pm to 4pm: Imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, Divine G finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men. [More Info]

Sunday, April 20

• 💐 Bee Honey Hive Vase Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 2:3-pm: Make a timeless handmade stoneware clay vase, perfect for your home. [More Info and Register]

• 🚶‍♀️Hike: Sunshine Lookout - Mount Seymour Provincial Park (Challenging) | 9am to 2pm: 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]

• 🏃🏻 West Van Run Weekly Runs | Cafe Crema (1495 Bellevue) | 9:30am: Run club with weekly runs, same time, same place. Join the group on Strava for more.

• 🏃🏻 North Van Run Weekly Runs | Love Larte (228 Lonsdale) | 9:30am: Run club with weekly runs, same time, same place. Join the group on Strava for more.

Monday, April 21

• 🎨 Art in a Park | Ambleside | 1pm to 3pm: Weekly artist-lead social events. Learn to draw and paint in a relaxed park setting. Pre-register for a spot and then email to complete registration. Be sure to read all the details before committing. [Pre-Register]

Tuesday, April 22 [Earth Day]

• 🚴 North Point Bike Club | Under the Lions Gate Bridge (North Shore side) | 5:15pm: Ride together, then enjoy post-ride beers at North Point. Join them via their Strava Group or Whatsapp Chat.

• 🎲 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]

• 🗳️ Get Ready for Election 2025! | Capilano Library | 2pm to 3pm: Join SFU public policy instructor, Dr. Alexandre Rivard, and Master of Public Policy Candidate, Michelle Vaughn, for a Presentation and Q+A about issues facing the electorate in 2025. [More Info]

• 🔊 Magnesium & Infrared Sound Bath | Mila Earth Magnesium Skinfood | 7pm to 8:30pm: Restore, reset, and elevate your well-being. This session blends magnesium therapy, sound healing, breath work, and infrared light therapy. [More Info]

• 🌧️ Atmospheric Rivers: a Climate Cafe with Ocean Ambassadors | West Van Library | 1pm to 2:30pm: Join Corinne Taylor and Ocean Ambassadors Canada for an interactive discussion on atmospheric rivers [More Info]

• 🌎 Earth Day Film: 2040 | Lynn Valley Library | 1:30pm to 3:30pm: The film 2040 maps out a pathway for change that can lead us to a more ecologically sustainable and equitable future. [More Info]

Wednesday, April 23

• 🗣️ On the Periphery by Cause + Effect | Polygon Gallery | 6pm to 9pm: Hosted by Steven Cox of Cause+Affect, these intimate gatherings feature diverse perspectives from innovators quietly reshaping their fields. This session features architect Natalie Telewiak's work with mass timber, tech pioneer Michael Tippett on AI in filmmaking, and master forager Robin Kort on reconnecting with our environment through ancient practices. [More Info]

• ☕ Over 50s Social Group: Coffee & Chat | Artigiano Shipyards | 11am: A general social group for 50+ people who live on the North Shore. Join the group on Meetup and RSVP to attend. [More Info]

• 🌎 Dialogues: Take it Down a Notch | West Van Library | 10:30am to 12pm: Does the solution to the climate crisis lie in returning to a slower pace of life? Is it even feasible to do so under the hectic pace of consumer capitalism? [More Info]

• 👨‍💼 Meet Your Mayor | Lynn Valley Library | 1pm to 2pm: Drop in for an informal chat with District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little. [More Info]

• 🪱 April Compost Sale | Loutet Farm | 2pm to 4pm: Loutet Farm Gate Compost Sale: Fresh fertile compost bags for sale. 5 gal (19 L) bags, and maybe some other surprise farm products, too. [More Info]

• 🚵 Film Screening and Q&A: Dirt Relations | Capilano Library | 6pm to 8:30pm: Screening of Dirt Relations, a documentary about mountain biking in the area, and Q+A with the producers. [More Info]

🔮 Events to Plan Ahead For

• [Save the Date] May 10 | Lynn Valley Garden Club Annual Plant Sale | 3400 Institute Rd (St Clements Church) | 10am to 2pm: Thousands of garden gems await – all plants are hand-selected from members' personal green spaces. Shop for sun-lovers, shade-dwellers, veggies, aromatic herbs, perennials, and statement shrubs. Every plant comes with a North Shore backstory. 50% of proceeds go to charitable garden projects right here on the North Shore. [More Info]

• [Likely to Sell Out] April 25 | Literary Trivia Night | Lynn Valley Library | 7pm: Gather your team of 3 to 6 players, and register as a team to compete. Light snacks and refreshments available for cash purchase. 19+ [Register]

• [Likely to Sell Out] April 29 | Wildfire: How Prepared is Our Community | West Van Seniors Centre | 6pm to 8pm: A discussion with experts on wildfire risks, prevention strategies, and emergency preparedness. Learn to protect our homes, our environment, and each other. [More Info]

• [Likely to Sell Out] May 8 | The Healing Power of Forest Bathing | West Van Library | 10am to 12:30pm: Join certified Forest Bathing Guide, Lynn Fearn, to engage with the natural environment through various gentle sensory activities and mindfulness practices. [Register]

• [Likely to Sell Out] May 11 | Hong Kong Festival | Shipyards: Put on by Hong Kong House and run entirely by volunteers, this year’s Fest will have 60 booths, a cultural market, exhibitions, cultural booths, games, programs, and performances. Tickets to the cultural market are only $3.50, but sell out fast. [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 17 to April 23

This Week

• April 22 | Do I Still Need This Medication: De-prescribing and Safe Use of Medications | Silver Harbour Seniors Centre | 10am to 11am: However, as we age, our bodies become more sensitive to the effects of medications. Get a handle on what you need to know. Call (604-980-2474) or email ([email protected]) to register (free).

• April 23 | Lunch & Learn: Seniors & Real Estate Matters | Silver Harbour Seniors Centre | 11am to 12pm: A realtor will discuss real estate trends and issues affecting seniors, and a mortgage broker will provide information on reverse mortgages. Call (604-980-2474) or email ([email protected]) to register (free).

Live Music, Dancing & Pub Quizzes

Thursday, April 17

• 🎶 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, April 18

• 🎶 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 | 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

• 🎶 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 Ira Stevens Band | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 9pm [More Info]

• 🎤 West Van Legion | Karaoke Night | 7:30pm [More Info]

• 🎸 Queens Cross Pub | Live Music by Steve & Parker | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 8:30pm | Call for Reservations: 604-980-7715 [More Info]

Saturday, April 19

• 🎶 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 Anthony P | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 9pm [More Info]

• 🕺 West Van Legion | Saturday Night Dance Party | 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 [More Info]

• 🎧 Queens Cross Pub | 2000s Club Night Party with DJ Emnesia | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 9pm onwards | Call for Reservations: 604-980-7715 [More Info]

Sunday, April 20

• 😶‍🌫️ House of Funk | 4/20 Easter Party | 350 Esplanade E | 6pm to Late: $5 beers all night and an outdoor stage for the smokers. 1st Cannabis and Greenstar Cannabis sponsoring. [Info]

• 🎹 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 - 2pm | Call for Reservations: 604-980-7715

Monday, April 21

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

Tuesday, April 22

• 🧠 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 23

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

• 🎶 House of Funk | Music Bingo | 350 Esplanade E. #101 | 7pm | Email [email protected] to book a table [More Info]

• 🎤 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]

• 🧠 West Van Legion | Trivia Night | 580 18th St, West Van | 7:30pm: [More Info]

• 🪩 Lynn Valley Legion | Disco Hits Bingo | 1630 Lynn Valley Road | 7pm: Come early to grab a seat. [More Info]

Current Exhibitions on the North Shore

• LAST CHANCE: On Until April 17 | Ink and Ice: Inuit Drawings and Prints | Inuit Gallery of Vancouver (Shipyards): 50 remarkable works on paper, spanning the Arctic and showcasing the development of Inuit graphic art from the 1960s to today. [More Info]

• LAST CHANCE: 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 4 | Cherry Blossoms: A Textile Translation 2025 | Silk Purse Gallery: Marvel at the over 30 beautiful & intricate works of art in a variety of mediums, showcasing diverse interpretations & mediations on the cherry blossom. [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 15 | Beyond Botanical | Kay Meek Arts Centre: Lens based artists Axel Breutigam & JanaLee Cherneski offer us new ways of looking at plants, fruits & vegetables through dynamic image making; to appreciate their own rich existences & our interconnectedness. [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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