🌮 Cinco de Mayo, Brunch Champs & Super Smash Bros: Plus 50+ Things to Do on the North Shore this Week

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🧢 Crew Hats

Crew hat orders are closed and we’re in production. Current ETA is around the 3rd week of May. Reminder: If we see you in the wild wearing a Crew hat, we’ll buy you a beer on the spot, regardless of what hour of the day it is. Kids get something sugary.

🫶 Crew+ is 95 Members Strong (and Growing)

Big thanks to the 95 Crew members who’ve signed up for Crew+ (pronounced crew-plew — because a bit of bad Franglais never hurt anyone).

Surveys have been sent out to help shape what Plew members want most — and then we plan to start dropping benefits like they’re hot.

There are 5 spots left in the Founding Member cohort of 100, so if you want in early, hit reply. First 5 get the worm (free for now, affordable always).

The Department of North Shore Affairs (that’s us) has been busy brainstorming IRL (in real life) social events. At some point, events will become members-only (Crew+), but for now, let’s just get some cool stuff happening, keep ‘em free for everyone, and make some friends!

May Events are as Follows (RSVP via this Google Form):

• 🍻 Parent Patio Night (Thursday, May 8 at 8pm - or whenever you finish with bedtime): After the kids are in bed, come meet other North Shore parents for a laid-back evening on the patio. No agenda, no name tags — just chats and laughs over pint or two. Exact location TBD based on how many RSVPs we get.

• 🧠 Crew Trivia Night at Wildeye (Wednesday, May 21 at 8pm): Let’s get a North Shore Crew trivia team (or two!) together for Wildeye’s weekly trivia night. Come solo or bring a buddy. Free to play and guaranteed fun, even if we don’t win. Trivia starts at 8pm.

• 🛝 Playground Takeover (Saturday, May 24 at 10am): Got a toddler, preschooler, or lower-elementary-aged kid? Come meet other Crew families for a super casual morning at the park. Bring a coffee, a snack, and let the littles run wild while you connect with other grownups. Location: Bridgeman Park.

New Healthy Snack Co. Alert! (With a Discount for the Crew)

North Bites Snacks is launching healthy, homemade snacks on the North Shore. Started by two local moms, North Bites is focused on small-batch yums with nothing artificial or unpronounceable. They’re currently selling as assorted snack boxes, with a new box (containing new snack options) every 2 weeks. Expect good-for-your-family treats like energy balls, whole grain animal cookies, healthy fish crackers, granola bars, cashew chia crackers and real-fruit gummies (with no added junk).

Limited supplies, so if you want to support a new small business and your health, check ‘em out on Instagram (you can order via DM). 🎉 Mention the code NSN3 for $3 off your order - order by May 9! 🎉

West Van Joins Canada’s Brunch Elite

Mèreon Bistro in West Van just made OpenTable’s Top 100 Brunch and Lunch Spots for 2025, based on close to one million Open Table reviews and dining metrics. Congrats to the only North Shore spot to make the list. 1479 Clyde Ave, West Van.

🍴 Upcoming Food & Bev Events to Check Out:

• 🍔 April 28 to May 11: Isetta Bistro Café’s “Burger Rally” continues, with the Green Chile Cheeseburger: poblano and Anaheim pepper relish, double cheese, lettuce, pickles and mayo. 4360 Marine Dr, West Van [More Info]

• 🇲🇽 Saturday, May 3: Cinco de Mayo (on Tres de Mayo): La Cevecaria Astilleros - the North Shore’s favourite spot for fruity summer beers and Mexican street eats - is celebrating Cinco de Mayo on the Tres de Mayo. Stop by for limited edition cocktails and beers, Mexican street food, a Live DJ and more. No reservations - first come, first serve. 226 Esplanade E [More Info]

• 🍶 Saturday, May 10: Kubota Sake Class and Tasting: Whether you’re a sake pro or just sake-curious, come sip and learn at this tasting. [Tickets]

• 🦪 Sunday, May 11 (Mother’s Day): Fanny Bay Oyster Pop Up: Vancouver Island’s Fanny Bay Oysters will be shucking 3 types of oysters on Mother’s Day. Reservations recommended.

• 🥞 Sunday, May 11: Pinnacle at the Pier Mother’s Day Brunch: Buffet brunch from 11am to 2:30pm. Age-tiered pricing starting at $85 for adults.[Tickets and Menu]

• 🚠 Sunday, May 11: Mother’s Day Brunch at Grouse Mountain: $99 gets you brunch + mountaintop access. Two seatings: 10am or 1pm. [Info, Menu and Booking]

• 🍷 Friday, May 16: Argentina Masterclass (Beyond Malbecs): Journey through the diverse world of Argentine wines. [Tickets]

• 🥂 Thursday, May 29: Sip the World - White Blends: Taste your way through white blends from around the globe. [Tickets]

• 🍻 Saturday, June 21: Squamish Beer Fest: 55+ breweries, cideries, small-batch spirits, non-alc drinks, live music, and shuttles from Vancouver to keep things safe. Early birds are already sold out, so hop to it. [Tickets]

👉 Do you run a restaurant or bar you want included? Hit reply and tell us more!

Spring Markets Are Here (& Great for Finding Mother’s Day Gifts)

For the 16% of you who said Mother’s Day is harder to shop for, we’ve got you 😉 There are a few markets on now and coming up that could solve your gifting woes. Listed further down in the events section, there’s also the North Van City’s Civic Plaza Thursday market kicking off this week, and Ambleside market, which is back on the events docket.

• North Shore Artists Spring Art Show is online, which means you can browse hundreds of paintings from local North Shore artists and buy online. Easy peasy.

• Delbrook Spring Pottery Sale (10am to 4pm on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4): Shop for one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted pottery created by pottery studio members, students and instructors. [More Info]

• Mollie Nye House May Craft Fair (12pm to 3pm on Saturday, May 3): Unique crafts and gifts, perfectly timed a week before Mother’s Day. [More Info]

• Silver Harbour Spring Market & High Tea (10:30am to 2pm on Saturday, May 3): Shop for handwoven and painted scarves, pottery, charcuterie boards, stained glass, quilts and other hand-made crafts. Visit the Tea Room for High Tea [More Info]

• Wildeye Brewing Vinyl Show (Saturday, May 3 from 1pm to 5pm): Dig through endless crates of vinyl. There’s a listening station on site so you can spin before you buy. [More Info]

ICYMI: The Grind is Open

In case you missed it, the Grouse Grind is now open for the season, daily from 7am to 6pm. A 150-metre stretch of the trail has been rebuilt between the half and three-quarter marks to make it safer and more sustainable. Check conditions before you go, and buy your download ticket in advance to save. [More Info]

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

Activities for Babies & Toddlers: May 1 to May 7

Thanks to Crew+ member Ashely who suggested a Babies & Toddlers section. We now have the beginnings of a Google Calendar setup with tons of ideas to stay busy with babies and toddlers (gymnastics drop-ins, rec centre and library playtimes, story times, and baby and me fitness classes).

If you’re part of Crew+ and want the calendar, hit reply and we’ll share it with you to test while we refine it.

Events For Kids & Family: May 1 to May 7

This Week

• 🌠 April 28 to May 4 | Star Wars Scavenger Hunt | North Van District Public Libraries (All Branches): Stop by any NVDPL branch during the week of April 28 to May 4 for a self-guided Star Wars scavenger hunt. [More Info]

Thursday, May 1

• 🏳️‍🌈 Youth Week Shine Bright Youth Drag Night | West Van Rec Centre | 6pm to 9pm: As part of BC Youth Week (May 1 to 7) and in partnership with North Shore Pride, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies are invited to a special performance from a local drag performer along with activities and food. [More Info]

Friday, May 2

• 🏊‍♀️ Youth Week Rec Night | West Van Rec Centre | 6pm to 10pm: In celebration of BC Youth Week (May 1 to 7), youth can come enjoy free swimming at the Aquatic Centre, free access to the weight room (14 years +), and a BBQ and ice cream sundaes; socializing; music and games in the Youth Lounge. [More Info]

Saturday, May 3

• 🎮 Super Smash Bros Video Game Tournament (Ages 13 to 18) | West Van Community Centre | 1pm to 4pm: Singles (1 vs 1) bracket-style tournament format, with 100% of proceeds going to the prize pool. Snacks and other prizes may also be provided. Activity #191753. [More Info]

• 🍵 Single Mom’s Day | 131 E 2nd Street North Van | 12:30pm to 2:30pm: For single moms with school-aged children. Art and activities, prize giveaways and make-up artists on site, with childminders and activities for kids, too. Meet other single moms, relax, and have. Register by calling 604.984.6009 or emailing [email protected] [More Info]

• 🎨 Kids First (Ages 5 to 12) | The Polygon | 10am to 2pm: Art-making for kids, with the project based on an exhibition being shown in the Gallery. Sessions start at 10:15am, 11:15am or 1pm. RSVPs are helpful but not required. By donation. [More Info]

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

• 📷 Star Wars Photo Booth | Lynn Valley Library | 11am to 2pm: Travel to a galaxy far, far away, and get a digital souvenir of your trip thanks to green screens. In celebration of 48 years of Star Wars and May the Fourth (be with you). [More Info]

• 🐐 Gleneagles Spring Fest West | Gleneagles Community Centre | 10am to 2pm: Celebrate spring with fun activities at the community centre, including a petting zoo, musical performance by Katie Brock, crafts, face painting, pottery sale, plant sale, and a hot dog BBQ. [More Info]

• ✏️ Draw Your Art Out (Grades 6 and 7) | West Van Library | 4pm or 4:50pm: Calling all doodlers, colourers, and Picassos! Learn to use iPads to create digital art. [Register]

Sunday, May 4

• 📽️ Create & Connect: May The Fourth Be With You | MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver | 11am to 2pm: Grab a bucket of popcorn and throw it back old-school with the iconic movie Star Wars: A New Hope (screening from 12pm). [More Info]

• 🎨 Kids First (Ages 5 to 12) | The Polygon | 10am to 2pm: Art-making for kids, with the project based on an exhibition being shown in the Gallery. Sessions start at 10:15am, 11:15am or 1pm. RSVPs are helpful but not required. By donation. [More Info]

• 📷 Star Wars Photo Booth | Lynn Valley Library | 11am to 2pm: Travel to a galaxy far, far away, and get a digital souvenir of your trip thanks to green screens. In celebration of 48 years of Star Wars and May the Fourth (be with you). [More Info]

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

  • 🐝 The Buzz Bee Painting Workshop (Acrylic) | 3:45pm: [More Info]

  • 🐝 Watercolour Bee Painting Workshop | 2:45pm: [More Info]

  • 🐝 Bee-utiful Letters Stoneware ClayWorkshop | 1:45pm & 5pm: [More Info]

Monday, May 5 (Professional Day in North Van)

• 🌼 Mother's Day Cricut Creations - Family Adventure (Ages 5+) | The Silk Purse Art Centre | 6pm to 8pm: Learn how to use a Cricut Machine and make a Mother’s Day craft. Perfect for beginners. [More Info]

• Professional Day Camps That Still Have Space:

  • 🏀 Sports Week Camp: A full day (8:30am to 3:30pm) sports-themed camp hosted at Carson Graham. [Register]

  • 🎭 Presentation House Theatre: 3 full-day camp themes: Introduction to Storytelling (Ages 7 - 8), Build Your Own Puppet (Ages 9 - 11), and Dungeons and Dragons (Ages 12 - 14). [More Info]

  • 🧚 Camp Wonderstruck: A full-day (9am to 4pm) camp for kids ages 5 to 9. Spells, games, outdoor play, and magical crafts. Parkgate area. [Register]

  • 👨‍🍳 Little Kitchen Academy Edgemont: A half-day camp (9am to 12pm for ages 9 to 12, and 12:30pm to 3:30pm for ages 6 to 8) focused on cooking and kitchen skills. [Register]

  • 🌌 Outer Space Explorers Pro-D Day | The Silk Purse Art Centre | 8:30am to 3:30pm: Create cosmic art inspired by planets, stars, and galaxies. [More Info]

Tuesday, May 6

• 💤 Parenting Meetup | United Strangers | 10am to 11am: Meet and connect with other parents. Sometimes there’s a casual speaker chatting about a topic relevant to parents with young kiddos. 2740 Mount Seymour Parkway

Upcoming Activities for Kids and Families

• May 9 | Mother’s Day Picnic (Ages 2 to 4) | Lower Mackay Creek Park | 4pm to 5:15pm: Make flower crowns together, enjoy some snacks, and soak in the sunshine with your little one. [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: May 1 to May 7

Featured Events

This Week

• 🎭 May 1 to 17 | Songs for a New World | First Impressions Theatre (2514 Panorama Drive): It's about that one moment - when you hit the wall and have to make a choice, or take a stand, or turn around and go back. Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, directed by Tiffany Bishop, music director Gordon Roberts. [Tickets]

Thursday, May 1

• 🇫🇷 French Collection: Bowls à Motifs Stonework Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 7:30pm: Create a handcrafted French-inspired bowl and turn your hot meal into an elevated experience. Return for a second visit to glaze. [More Info]

• 🖼️ Art Talks at the Library: What is Outsider Art with Pierre Leichner | Ferry Building Gallery | 6pm to 7pm: Join Pierre Leichner, founder of Vancouver Outsider Art Festival (VOAF), as he explores a unique art style created by artists who have little or no formal training. [More Info]

• 🚵 Steed Cycles x Shore Sirens Brake Workshop | Steed Cycles | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Learn to look for pad wear, rotor/pad contamination and check alignment of calipers, as well as do fine tuning at your brake lever. [Tickets]

• 📖 Introduction to Self-Publishing | North Van City Library | 7pm to 8:30pm: Digital publishing has never been easier. Come discover the ins and outs of making your work available to the big wide world. [More Info]

• 📽️ To Catch The Spirit Of The Old Rites | The Polygon | 7pm to 9pm: Double feature screening of Oreoluwa Akinyode’s experimental short film, Shining, In Plain Sight, followed by a feature-length screening of John Trengove’s acclaimed 2017 film Inxeba (The Wound). [More Info]

• 🏃 Hummingbird Run Club | Beere Brewing | 6:30pm: A 6km jog, followed by some socializing at Beere. All fitness and running abilities welcome. RSVP and sign the waiver in advance. [RSVP]

• 🥖 Civic Plaza Market | North Van City Civic Plaza (141 14th Street W) | 3pm to 7pm: A new food and artisan market located in the heart of Lonsdale, taking place every Thursday until Aug. 28th from 3pm to 7pm. New vendors each week: baked goods, honey, flowers, artisan soaps and skin care, candles, kettle corn, home decor and more. [More Info]

• ☕ Over 50s Social Group Thursday Morning Coffee | Cafe Artigiano Shipyards | 11am: Hosted by the Over 50s Social Group Meetup group. Must be a member to attend. No charge to join the group or attend. [More Info]

Friday, May 2

• 🍯 Honeycomb Mug Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5:30pm: Hand-build a honeycomb-printed mug from stoneware clay and adorn it with tiny sculpted bumblebees. [More Info]

• 🎱 Over 50s Social Group Pool (Billiards) Night | King Pin Bowling Lonsdale | 6pm [More Info]

Saturday, May 3

•  🍺 Yoga on Tap | Wildeye Brewing | 10:30am to 11:30am: Enjoy an easygoing, one-hour yoga session followed by a curated flight of craft beer. [Register]

• 🎻 Vetta Chamber Music Grand Finale Viennois | West Van United Church | 7:30pm: Eight of the best musicians Vancouver has to offer to play Haydn, Mozart and Schubert, the grand masters of the First Viennese School. [Tickets]

• 😹 Comedy Night with Zak Toscani | Lynn Valley Legion | Doors at 6:30pm, Show Starts at 8pm: Laugh it up in support of VanCity Basketball Academy. In addition to the LOLs, there will be a 50/50 draw and twonie toss, plus the Steamworks food truck will be on site. See Zak’s Youtube here and then email to grab your tickets: [email protected]

• 💃 “Fiesta” by Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy | Presentation House Theatre | 7pm to 9pm: Dozens of Mozaico Flamenco dancers in colourful costumes presenting traditional flamenco dances from Spain. [Tickets]

• 🏆 Backgammon Tournament | Mench Cafe (106 W. 1st, North Van) | All Day: Put your skills to the test against top players, and play for a chance to win $1000 grand prize. Check-in at 9:30am; games start at 10:30am. Preliminary rounds are on Saturday, with finals taking place on Sunday [Register and More Info]

• 🥊 Women’s Self Defence Boxing x Jiu Jitsu Workshop | Griffins Boxing (326 Esplanade E) | 2:30pm to 5pm: Designed especially for beginners. [More Info]

• 🇻🇦 Movie Matinée: Conclave | West Van Library | 3:30pm to 5:45pm: Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with running a Conclave, the covert process after the unexpected death of a beloved Pope. [Trailer] and [More Info]

• ☕ Over 50s Social Group Saturday Morning Coffee | JJ Bean 17th Street North Van | 2pm [More Info]

• Outdoor Events (Hiking, Walking, Biking)

  • 🚶‍♀️Capilano Canyon Loop via Rabbit Lane Trail (Moderately Challenging) | Capilano River Regional Park | 10am 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 RSVPs]

  • 🚶‍♀️ Over 50s Social Group Saturday Morning Nature Walk | Rice Lake and Varley Trail | 10am [More Info]

  • 🏳️‍🌈 Queer and Allies Bike Ride & Aprés | Mount Fromme (Aprés at Wildeye) | 10am to 3pm: First queer & allies mountain bike ride of the season, followed by aprés beers at Wildeye Brewing. 2SLGTBQIA+ and allies are welcome. [More Info]

• Art Making / Creative Events:

  • 🍷 Coastal Glow Sip & Paint | Everything Wine North Van | 3pm: Let the beauty of the West Coast inspire you in this serene painting session with wine and snacks. 19+ [Tickets]

  • 🍷 Cruising the Coral Sip & Paint | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Paint a beautiful sea turtle scene while sipping your favourite beverage. BYOB and 19+ [More Info]

  • 🌻 Sunflower Watercolour Painting Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio 3pm: Create a beautiful mixed media sunflower artwork. Learn the art of watercolour and finish your painting with a fineliner pen to create a stunning garden scene. [More Info]

  • 🍄 Forest Cup Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5pm to 6:30pm: Create a hand-built forest scape mug using stoneware clay. Return during another visit to glaze it [More Info]

  • 💖 UV Resin Workshop | Jade CraftHouse | 1pm (Beginners) and 3pm (Advanced): Create your own unique UV resin art pieces. [More Info]

  • 🌸 Textile Art Demo: Colour and Texture with Paper | Silk Purse Arts Centre | 1pm to 3pm: Artist Linda Coe shares all the creative ways she uses paper to enhance & create colour texture in her artwork. [More Info]

Sunday, May 4

• 🚶‍♀️ (Whistler) Brandywine Trail Loop to Cal-check Suspension Bridge (Easy) | Meet at Kilmer Park, North Van | 7am to 4pm: 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]

• 🧑‍🌾 Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market | West Van District | 9am to 2pm: Meet growers, bakers, and artisans at the first Ambleside Farmers Market of the season [More Info]

• 💐 Bespoke Hanging Basket Workshop | Gardenworks | 11am and 2pm: Create a pop of colour for your outdoor space with a bespoke hanging basket filled with beautiful summer blooming favourites! [More Info]

• 🏺 Pitcher Perfect Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 3:30pm: Create a stunning decorative pitcher for your home. [More Info]

• 🌸 Textile Art Demo: Hand Stitching | Silk Purse Arts Centre | 1pm to 3pm: Versatile artists Bonnie Adie & Linda Spence demonstrate some of their favourite hand stitching techniques. [More Info]

• 🗣️ North Shore Storytelling: Cric! Crac! True Nature | Silk Purse Arts Centre | 4:30pm to 6:30pm: Experience the magic of live storytelling, the oldest form of the arts. [More Info]

Tuesday, May 6

• 🦺 Get Ready for Emergency Preparedness Week | Capilano Library | 2:30pm to 4pm: Learn how to be better prepared during an earthquake or other emergency. [More Info]

Wednesday, May 7

• 🧡 Hidden Journals, Captain Vancouver, and His Mapmaker: A Coast Salish Family Story with Halikium Wade Baker and Mary Tasi | West Van Library | 6pm to 7:30pm: Renowned Sḵwx̱wú7mesh artist Halikium Wade Baker and urban planner Mary Tasi describe their international journey to uncover valuable documents, letters, and hand-written journals, and align the materials with local ancestral knowledge of mapmaker Lt. Joseph Baker’s marriage into the Coast Salish Nation in 1792. [More Info]

• 🧠 Understanding and Supporting Mental Health | Mollie Nye House | 7pm to 8:30pm: Learn about key aspects of mental health, including statistics, risk factors, and protective strategies. Participants will gain practical tools to enhance well-being and develop a personalized action plan. [More Info]

• 🦺 Emergency preparedness 101 | North Vancouver City Library | 6:30pm to 7:45pm: Tips to help individuals, organizations, and neighbourhoods be more resilient in an earthquake or other emergency. [More Info]

Events for Seniors: April 24 to April 30

This Week

• The new “Over 50s Social Group” has a number of upcoming events. Must be a member to attend, but there’s no charge to join the group or attend.

  • ☕ Thursday, May 1: Thursday Morning Coffee | Cafe Artigiano Shipyards | 11am

  • 🎱 Friday, May 2: Billiards Evening | King Pins Bowling Lonsdale | 6pm

  • 🚶Saturday, May 3: Saturday Morning Nature Walk | Rice Lake and Varley Trail | 10am

  • ☕ Saturday, May 3: Saturday Coffee | JJ Bean 17th Street North Van | 2pm

• 🎨 Saturday, May 3 | Meditative Watercolourist | West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 10am to 12pm: Learn the basics of meditative watercolor painting and create something beautiful, while also learning a few mindfulness and meditation exercises. Activity #186622 [Registration]

• 🍵 Saturday, May 3: Spring Market & High Tea | Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre | 10:30am to 2pm: Shop for handwoven and painted scarves, pottery, charcuterie boards, stained glass, quilts and other hand-made crafts — as well as puzzles and second-hand items from our thrift store. Visit the Tea Room for a Victorian High Tea [More Info]

• 🎨 Monday, May 5 | Art in a Park | Ambleside | 1pm to 3pm: Weekly artist-lead social events for 50+. 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, May 6 | From Home to Senior Living: Making Sense of It All | Amica Lions Gate (701 Keith Rd, West Van) | 2pm to 3pm: This live presentation is designed to provide info for anyone navigating the transition from homeownership to senior living. RSVP by May 3 to Terri or Isabelle at 778-280-8540. [More Info]

• 🖼️ Wednesday, May 7 | Meet Me At The Gallery: Seniors Program | The Polygon | 10am to 12pm: Daytime art program dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors and adults in our community with monthly get-togethers inspired by the gallery’s current exhibitions. [More Info]

• 🧘 Wednesday, May 7 | OASIS Arthritis: Introduction to Meditation | Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre | 10am to 11:30am: Learn meditation skills to help manage pain and stress. Free, but pre-registration required. Call 604-980-2474 or email [email protected] to register.

• 🧠 Wednesday, May 7 | Post-Stroke Recovery Workshop with Claire Sandham | Mollie Nye House | 2:30pm to 3:30pm: A 45-minute demonstration showcasing techniques to ease spasticity, improve spinal alignment, and restore facial movement after a stroke. [More Info]

Live Music, Dancing & Pub Quizzes

Thursday, May 1

• 🎶 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

Friday, May 2

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

• 🎸 Wildeye Brewing | Live Music by Alex Jay Ritchie | 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 Wishbone | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm to 11pm [More Info]

• 🎸 Squarerigger Pub | Johnny and the Walkers | #150 - 1425 Marine Drive West Van | 8pm | First Come, First Serve - No Reservations [More Info]

• 🎸 Seymours Pub | Live Music by Wicked Fun | 720 Old Lillooet Road North Vancouver, BC V7J 2H5 | 8:30pm to 9:30pm [More Info]

Saturday, May 3

• 🎶 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 Celtic Cowboys | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm [More Info]

• 🇲🇽 West Van Legion | Cinco de Mayo | 580 18th Street, West Vancouver | 2pm to 7pm: Food from 3pm to 7pm and a margarita special [Info] and [Tickets]

• 🎸 West Van Legion | Live Music with Allan James Band | 580 18th St, West Van | 8pm [More Info]

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

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

Monday, May 5

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

Tuesday, May 6

• 🧠 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 - 11pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-988-1900 [More Info]

Wednesday, May 7

• 🧠 Wildeye Brewing | Trivia Night | 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 to 11pm [More Info]

• 🎶 Lynn Valley Legion | One Hit Wonder Hits Bingo | 1630 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver | 7pm [More Info]

Current Exhibitions on the North Shore

• NEW: May 2 to 18 | Luma Undertones: Illuminating Nature's Essence | Ashdale Gallery: The exhibit explores the subtle interplay between light and nature through the eyes of two distinct yet complementary Canadian artists, Madeleine Lamont and Anastasia Kimmett. [More Info]

  • Artist Reception Friday, May 2 from 5pm to 7pm. RSVP

• NEW: May 2 to June 6 | Mosaic Revival: Three Contemporary Expressions | CityScape Community Art Space: The works of three internationally acclaimed mosaic artists from British Columbia: Daryl Wood, Lilian Broca, and Maria Abagis. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11am to 5pm. [More Info]

  • Exhibit Opening: Thursday, May 1 6pm to 8p

• 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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