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🍜 Noodle Pop-Up, Hong Kong Fair, and Plant Sales: Plus 50+ Things to Do on the North Shore this Week
The best things to do on the North Shore - May 8 to 14, 2025
What’s Happening on the North Shore: May 8 to May 14, 2025
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The Father’s Day Gift Struggle is Real
Two weeks ago we asked: which holiday is harder to buy a gift for, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? Father’s Day won by a landslide.
The good news? We’ve got something brewing. A super-secret idea that’ll rescue you from the annual “what do we get Dad?” spiral.
It’s local. It’s limited. It’s a collab with an artist. You could say we’re crafting something special.
If the dad, grandpa, or fun-cle in your life loves the North Shore and great beers from our local breweries, this might just be the easiest Father’s Day gift of all time.
There will be limited quantities when it drops (plus early bird pricing). If you want a heads up, let us know below 👇
Want us to save your bacon with the best Father's Day gift of all time?Hit the Yes button and you'll be first in line. |
🫶 North Shore Now, But for Littles: Say Hello to Littlest Crew
By popular demand, we’ve launched Littlest Crew — a monthly guide packed with the best North Shore happenings for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Think story times, playgroups, drop-ins, music classes, parent-baby fitness, registration deadlines, and other fun stuff that keeps your littles busy (and you sane).
👶 Littlest Crew is for Crew+ members only — if you’re a Crew+ Founding Member, just accept your invite (sent Monday via email - reply if you hit any snags). Sign in with your email and voilà, you’re in.
Otherwise upgrade your membership to unlock it. Crew+ is a way to support North Shore Now and get extra content beyond the regular Thursday newsletter.
Questions or issues? Hit reply!
Parent Patio Event Tonight: RSVP and Come Say Hey!
Tonight is our first “Parent Patio” event from around 8pm (or whenever you can get there).
Come meet other North Shore parents after your kids are in bed for a laid-back evening on the patio. No agenda, no name tags; just chats and laughs over pint or two. Hit reply to RSVP now (and tell us how many are coming), and we’ll email everyone who wants to come around noon (Thursday) with details about where to meet.
Reminder: The Department of North Shore Affairs (that’s us) has been busy working on creating in real life social events.
First event is the parent patio tonight, but we also have a few more coming up. RSVP via this Google Form:
🧠 Wednesday, May 21 at 8pm: Crew Trivia Night at Wildeye: 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.
🍜 Slurp Alert: Tatchan Noodle Pop Up (One-Day Only)
The Lower Mainland's source for authentic Okinawan cuisine, Tatchan Noodle, is popping up for one-day at Lonsdale Quay this weekend. Known for authentic Okinawa Soba served up from a traditional Japanese yatai (屋台) (dining cart), it’s the perfect excuse to perfect your appreciative 🇯🇵 noodle slurp.
Find them inside the Quay from 11am to 6pm on Saturday, May 10.
🍫 Chocolats Favoris Has Landed in Gastown
NQNS (Not quite North Shore), but worth the Seabus ride. Quebec’s Chocolats Favoris just opened in Gastown, and hoo boy, they brought the good stuff. Think soft serve dipped in one of 12 molten chocolate flavours (yes, even cotton candy), plus “kooky cones” loaded with toppings like s’mores, salted pistachio, or candy. They’ve also got mini fondue pots for take-home dessert emergencies (IYKYK).
Fun fact: Their original dark chocolate fondue went to space in 2018. 🚀
🐼 RIP House of Funk. Long Live House of Pandemonium
House of Funk has evolved into House of Pandemonium, focused less on funk, and more on easy-drinking beers.
This weekend is their One Last Funk anniversary/rebranding party - Saturday from noon to close. Grab a $5 beer, get a tattoo on-site (yes, really), and enjoy food, music, and company.
(House of Funk coffee isn’t changing)
🍴 Upcoming Food & Bev Events to Check Out:
🍶 Saturday, May 10: Kubota Sake Class and Tasting: Feeling sake-curious? Sip some sake and and learn at this tasting. [Tickets]
🍷 Friday, May 16: Argentina Masterclass (Beyond Malbecs): Explore what Argentine wines have to offer beyond Malbecs. [Tickets]
☕ Saturday, May 24: Breville x BestBuy Coffee Masterclass: Make your home Breville work for you. A barista will demo extraction, microfoam, latte art and more. [Tickets]
🥃 Saturday, May 24: Luxury Tequila Tasting: Guided tasting of KOMOS Tequila’s Reposado Rosa, Añejo Cristalino, and Extra Añejo expressions. [Tickets]
🥂 Thursday, May 29: Sip the World - White Blends: Taste your way through white blends from around the globe. [Tickets]
🍸 Saturday, June 14: Cheer by the Pier (Formerly: Beer by the Pier): Enjoy cocktails, mocktails, non-alc drinks, beer and wine, along with food and music, at the Pipe Shop in support of Family Services of the North Shore. This event is usually a sell-out, so don’t delay on getting your tickets. [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. [Tickets]
🐻 June 7 to September 28 | Breakfast with the Bears | Grouse Mountain | 8am: Early access to the mountain to watch Grinder and Coola have breakfast and learn more about Grizzlies. Followed by a bear-y delicious buffet. [Book]
North Bite Snacks Box Giveaway. And the Winner is … Kerry
Enjoy your snacks, Kerry! And for the rest of you, be sure to check out this new North Shore run micro-business, which is cooking up healthy snacks for your family, with different assorted snack boxes for every member of your family, with new selections every couple of weeks. Check them out on Instagram and DM to order.
👉 Do you run a restaurant or bar you want included? Hit reply and let’s chat!
⚡ Ink Alert: House of Pandemonium is Hosting a Tattoo Event on Saturday
Jackpot Tattoo is invading House of Pandemonium (formerly: House of Funk) this Saturday. They’ll have 30+ new tattoo designs for $100 to $180 each. Noon until close.
🛹 CityFest 2025 (Saturday at the Shipyards)
BC’s largest youth festival is happening at the Shipyards this Saturday (May 10). This is a “for youth, by youth” festival, with performing arts, skateboarding & long boarding, visual arts, and community, organized by youth ages 10 to 24 for their peers to enjoy. Expect food trucks, live music and dance performances. 12pm to 4pm. [More Info]
🇭🇰 Hong Kong Fair (Sunday at the Shipyards)
60 booths by Hong Kong artisans and small businesses, cultural exhibitions, stage performances, and a wide variety of events celebrating Hong Kong culture. Online tickets are only $3.50, and guarantee entrance to the cultural market. 11am to 7pm. [Tickets]
⛰️ The 30-Day Grind Challenge
The North Van Hiking Meetup is hosting their annual 30-Day Grind Event, starting May 10. It’s a hiking challenge to see how many times you can get up the Grind within 30 days. If you join the challenge, you’ll be invited to the Challenge Group Chat to post pictures of yourself at the top and show your completion rate. [More Info]
🍳 Mother’s Day Brunches
🫖 Saturday, May 10: Mother's Day High Tea | Mollie Nye House | 1pm to 3pm: Tea served with mini sandwiches, scones with cream, and lemon bars to enjoy with your mom, or a caregiver you love [More Info]
🚠 Sunday, May 11: Mother’s Day Brunch at Grouse Mountain: $99 gets you brunch + mountaintop access. 10am seatings sold out; 1pm still has availability. [Info, Menu and Booking]
🦪 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]
🦺 Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4 to 10, 2025)
As part of Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4 to 10), North Shore Emergency Management has several emergency preparedness talks coming up.
Thursday, May 8 | Insurance: Why it Matters | Online via Zoom | 5:30pm [Register]
Friday, May 9 | Community Preparedness | Online via Zoom | 5:30pm [Register]
Wednesday, May 14 | Emergency Preparedness 101 | In-Person: 370 Mathers Avenue, West Van (North Shore Unitarians) | 6pm to 7:30pm [More Info]
Note: all events times listed are North Shore Standard Time, the official time zone of North Shore Now and North Shore Social Club. 😉 Double check events and times before you head out the door.
Activities for Babies & Toddlers: May 8 to May 14
Keep your tiniest family members busy on the North Shore with Littlest Crew - it has all the story times, play groups, drop-ins, enrichment classes, parent and me fitness classes, and more that we could find. Focused on babies, toddlers and preschoolers, we’ll publish a new version of Little Crew at the beginning of each month.
Littlest Crew is premium content available to Crew+ members. Need help accessing it? Have questions? Hit reply!
Events For Kids & Family: May 8 to May 14
This Weekend
📕 Friends of the Library Big Book Sale | Lynn Valley Library | Friday and Saturday (10am to 4pm) and Sunday (10am to 2pm): Hit up Lynn Valley Library this weekend for the bi-annual Friends of the Library book sale. Books, DVDs, CDs and more for all ages; most things under $2. [More Info]
Friday, 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]
Saturday, May 10
🌸 Buds & Blossoms | Heywood Park (Meet at the Picnic Shelter Near the Hamilton Ave. Parking Lot) | 1pm to 2:30pm: Get acquainted with local plants and signs of spring on a nature walk through Heywood Park, tailored for families. [Register]
🧘 Mom + Me Yoga | Kahlena Movement Studio | 11:30am to 1:30pm (Ages 5 to 9) and 1:30pm to 3:30pm (Ages 10+): Yoga, meditation, a closing sound bath, and more.
💅 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]
🐝 Spring Bee Workshop with the Native Bee Society of BC | 2649 Dollarton Hwy | 11am to 12:30pm: Learn about the different types of bees native to BC and how we can support them. [Tickets]
🦅 Bird Friendly Lions Bay | Lions Bay Village Hall (400 Centre Road) | 9:15am to 1pm: Learn what being a bird friendly community means means and how you can be bird friendly at home. Kids session at 9:15am. [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]
🎨 Painting and Clay Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio (Parent Participation):
Sunday, May 11
🎨 May 11 | Mother’s Day Watercolour Workshop: Garden Flowers (Ages 8+) | Delbrook Rec Centre | 1pm to 4pm: Learn a variety of painting techniques and paint a garden flowers scene. Course #00337201 [Register]
🐄 Behind the Scenes | Maplewood Farm | 8:30am to 10am: Hands-on farm tasks such as caring for animals, exploring farm life, and more. [More Info]
🎨 Painting and Clay Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio:
Tuesday, May 13
💤 Parenting Meetup | United Strangers | 10am to 11am: Meet and connect with other parents. Andrea Barr will speak about creating rhythms and schedules that make family life smoother. [More Info]
Upcoming Activities for Kids and Families
May 24 | Beginners Nature Photography Workshop (10+) | Lynn Canyon Park | 10am to 11:30am: Unlock your creativity and learn the basics of nature photograph, using a camera or a smartphone. Family-friendly, and all kids must participate with an adult [Register a Child] and [Register a Teen/Adult]
June 14 | Father’s Day Workshop for Kids: UV Resin (Ages 6 to 12) | Silk Purse Gallery | 3pm to 4:30pm: Create custom keychains, cufflinks, or pendants with UV resin art. Activity #188814. [Register]
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Events For Adults: May 8 to May 14
Featured Events
Upcoming Featured Event*  | Plant Sale This Saturday (May 10) Lynn Valley Garden Club’s annual plant sale is this Saturday, May 10 from 10am to 2pm. Load up on plants for your garden or patio. All plants in the sale come from member gardens, and are therefore suited for North Shore growing conditions. 3400 Institute Rd, North Van |
This Week
🎭 May 1 to 17 | Songs for a New World | Deep Cove Shaw Theatre (4360 Gallant Ave): 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]
📕 Friends of the Library Big Book Sale | Lynn Valley Library | Friday and Saturday (10am to 4pm) and Sunday (10am to 2pm): Hit up Lynn Valley Library this weekend for the bi-annual Friends of the Library book sale. Books, DVDs, CDs and more for all ages; most things under $2. [More Info]
Thursday, May 8
📽️ Fúlù 符籙 (Protection Ritual): Live Performance and Film | The Polygon | 7pm to 8:30pm: The work of Asian-Canadian artists, including screenings of The Fourfold, not so distant yet eons away, as well as a large-scale calligraphy performance. [More Info]
🪘 Group Drumming with Abby | Mollie Nye House | 7:30pm to 9pm: Socialize and enjoy the beat and rhythm of group drumming.[More Info]
🇫🇷 French Collection: Mugs à Motifs Stonework Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 7:30pm: Create a handcrafted French-inspired mug and turn your café au lait into an experience. Return for a second visit to glaze. [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: Food and artisan market 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]
Friday, May 9
🍯 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]
Spring Pottery Sale | Parkgate Community Centre | 2pm to 7pm: One-of-a-kind, hand-crafted pottery for sale. [More Info]
🍄 Forest Cup Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5:30pm: Create a hand-built forest scape mug using stoneware clay. Return during another visit to glaze it [More Info]
🍷 Orchid in Bloom 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]
🎤 Middle Aged Boy Band | Centennial Theatre | 8pm to 9:40pm: Musical parody and comedy show that takes a hilarious swipe at boy bands, like NSYNC, New Kids on the Block, and One Direction. [More Info]
☕ Over 50s Social Group Friday Afternoon Coffee | Perfecto Cafe (200 Esplanade) | 2pm: 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]
Saturday, May 10
🌿 Lynn Valley Garden Club Annual Plant Sale | St. Clements Church (3400 Institute Road, North Van | 10am to 2pm: Load up on plants for your garden or patio. All plants in the sale come from member gardens, and are therefore suited for North Shore growing conditions. [More Info]
🏺 Spring Pottery Sale | Parkgate Community Centre | 9am to 3pm: One-of-a-kind, hand-crafted pottery for sale. [More Info]
🗑️ Ambleside Beach Community Cleanup | Ambleside | 11am to 1pm: All West Vancouver families, students, and residents are invited to come help keep our beaches clean [Register]
🌿 Seedling Sale and Market Season Opener | Loutet Farm | 10am to 1pm: The start of Loutet market season and their annual seedling sale. [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]
💎 Basic Polymer Clay Workshop | Jade CraftHouse | 2pm to 6pm: Create, craft new jewellry or other items from polymer clay [More Info]
🌻 Master Gardeners FREE Q&A | Gardenworks | 11am to 3pm: Stop in and ask the Master Gardeners all your questions for a successful season. Drop-in, no pre-registration necessary. [More Info]
💪 2025 Natural Physique and Athletics Association BC Classic Pro-Am | Centennial Theatre | All Day Event: Premiere natural bodybuilding, physique and bikini competition for drug-free bodybuilding athletes. [More Info]
📄 Shred-It: Friends of the Library Fundraiser | West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 10am to 2pm: Toss your confidential documents and have them shredded on the spot at our Shred-It fundraiser! [More Info]
🎷 Atlantic Jazz Collective featuring Norma Winstone and Joe La Barbera | The BlueShore at Cap U | 7:30pm to 9:30pm: Pianist Florian Hoefner, saxophonist Mike Murley and bassist Jim Vivian perform with vocalist Norma Winstone and drummer Joe LaBarbera. [More Info]
🎹 Spring into Summer Presented by Lions Gate Sinfonia | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 7:30pm: Close of the 25th anniversary season, including Mozart's hauntingly beautiful Concerto #20 in D minor and overture to the Marriage of Figaro. [More Info]
💃 Mother’s Day Dance Class | The Space Lonsdale Quay: Bring your mom for $10! Dance Fit at 9am, Beg/Int Ballet at 10am and 90s Hip Hop class at 11am. DM to register.
Sunday, May 11
🛍️ Handmade Market | Cork It Wine Making | 10am to 2pm: Canadian artisans gather for a one-day market filled with gifts, décor, treats, and accessories. [More Info]
🚲 Over 50s Social Group Cycle Spirit Trail | Lonsdale Quay to Dunderave | 3pm: 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]
🚶♀️ Brothers Creek Trail- Lost Lake Trail- Main Trail- Skyline Trail (Moderate Difficulty) | Millstream Road | 8am to 1:30pm: Organized by the North Van Hiking Meetup. Must join the group on Meetup and press “attend” on the event. Read all requirements before committing [More Info]
🧑🌾 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]
🇨🇮 Dobet Gnahoré | The BlueShore at CapU | 7:30 to 9:30pm: Grammy-winning Afrofunk singer-songwriter from Côte d’Ivoire known for jaw-dropping dance moves, powerful stage presence and richly emotional vocal style. [More Info]
🏺 Pitcher Perfect Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 3:30pm: Create a decorative pitcher for your home. [More Info]
Monday, May 12
📽️ National Theatre Live: Hamlet | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 6pm: Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. [More Info]
🎺 Black Bear Band Spring Concert | The BlueShore at CapU | 7:30pm to 9pm: 20th Anniversary concert of the North Shore’s largest adult community concert band. [More Info]
😥 Finding Meaning: An Exploration of Grief Workshop | North Van City Library | 7pm to 8:30pm: An educational and therapeutic workshop in which we will discuss grief, what it looks like, and how it shows up in our lives. [More Info]
Tuesday, May 13
🎹 Mark Valenti in Concert | Silk Purse Gallery | 10:30am and 1:30pm: Acclaimed pianist Mark Valenti performs a soaring program of powerful & eclectic pieces. Tickets: [10:30am] and [1:30pm]
🧘 Evening Wind Down and Stretch Class | Saje Park Royal | 7pm to 7:30pm: Release tension and improve flexibility. Browse Saje favourites before or after and get a free gift with purchase. [Register]
🎲 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]
🖼️ Art Café: Rachel Ruysch, the forgotten Dutch master | Ferry Building Gallery | 5:30pm to 7pm: Ruysch, a contemporary of Rembrandt, was the most successful artist of her time. Learn about her extraordinary work and success, followed by a discussion about how art can be so valued and then forgotten. [More Info]
🔮 Events to Plan Ahead For
May 21 | Speed Dating at Copperpenny: For straight singles, ages 27-36. Doors at 6:30PM [Early Bird Tickets]
May 25 | Speed Dating at Sailor Hagar’s: For straight singles, ages 34 to 43 at 4:30pm [Early Bird 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]
June 14 | Rotary Ride for Rescue Cypress Mountain Hill Climb | Check In: Mulgrave School | 7:45am: Clip-on for a Cypress Mountain Hill climb for a cause, raising money for North Shore Rescue, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue 1 (West Van), and Rotary West Van Sunrise. [Register]
July 19 | 5 Peaks Trail Running | Cypress Mountain | 8am to 12pm: The third race of BC’s 5 Peaks Trail Running Series features gnarly single-track and hardcore hills up double-track trails. When the race is over, ride the Eagle Coaster, throw some axes, and enjoy indoor and outdoor dining. [Register]
August 16 | North Point Brewing’s Inaugural Golf Tournament | Furry Creek Course: 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]
Events for Seniors: May 8 to May 14
This Week
🧠 Thursday, May 7 | Post-Stroke Recovery Workshop with Claire Sandham | Mollie Nye House | 12:30pm to 1:30pm: 45-minute demonstration showcasing techniques to ease spasticity, improve spinal alignment, and restore facial movement after a stroke. [More Info]
🖼️ Thursday, May 7 | Timeless Tales: Monthly Seniors Social | MONOVA: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver | 10am to 12pm: Tea, treats, and warm company as we share stories, reminisce about the past, and explore fascinating exhibits or archival records. [More Info]
🧠 Saturday, May 10 | A Light in the Window: Artist workshop | North Vancouver City Library | 10am to 12pm: Join artist Jennie Johnston and MONOVA staff for an art-making workshop for those living with memory loss, Alzheimer's and dementia, and their caregivers. [More Info]
🚨 Sunday, May 11 | Fraud Prevention and Education Seminar | West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 1pm to 2pm: Learn how to protect yourself, and what steps you need to take if you have been a victim of scams. [More Info]
🚲 Sunday, May 11 | Cycle Spirit Trail by Over 50s Social Group | Lonsdale Quay | 3pm: Must be a member of the Over 50s Social Group to attend, but there’s no charge for membership or the event. [More Info]
🍳 Sunday, May 11 | Mother's Day Brunch | West Van Senior’s Activity Centre | 11:30am to 1:30pm: Eggs benny with potato wedges, a fresh fruit garnish, and a non-alcoholic mimosa cocktail. Tiramisu available for an extra charge. [More Info]
⛪ Tuesday, May 13 | Enjoy the Journey Tours – Westminster Abbey Benedictine Monks (Mission) | West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 7:45am to 5pm: Visit Mission’s Westminster Abbey to witness the monk’s way of life, followed by lunch, a cheese tour, and ice cream. [More Info]
🚨 Tuesday, May 13 | Frauds and Scams | Capilano Library | 12pm to 1:30pm: Learn about frauds and scams, the tools fraudsters use, common schemes targeting Canadian seniors, safety strategies, and what to do if someone you know has been scammed. [More Info]
🌋 Wednesday, May 14 | Climate Café: Volcanoes | Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre | 10am to 11:30am: Meet to discuss volcanoes, and how they impact our lives, emergency planning, and more. Free, but pre-registration required. Call 604-980-2474 or email [email protected] to register.
🧑🚒 Wednesday, May 14 | Coffee and Chat with First Responders | West Van Seniors Activity Centre (Garden Side Cafe) | 10am to 11am: Meet West Van Fire and Police officers, ask them your questions and chat about issues of interest to you and the community. [More Info]
🧠 Wednesday, May 14: PACT – A Visit to Talk About Your Mental Health | West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 10am to 11am: Join us for an informal chat and coffee with The North Shore Mobile Peer Assisted Care Team (PACT). They will share the services available for mental health support locally.
Live Music, Dancing & Pub Quizzes
Thursday, May 8
🎶 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 | Full House Poker | 580 18th St, West Van | 6:30pm | Game starts at 6:30pm, Registration at 6pm [More Info]
Friday, May 9
🎶 Catch 122 | Live Music (Rotating Artists) | 128 Carrie Cates Ct, North Van | 6pm [Reservations]
🎶 Roma Italian Restaurant | Live Music Every Friday | 1352 Lonsdale, North Van | 6pm to Close | Call 604-990-9986 for reservations
🎸 Wildeye Brewing | Live Music by Dean Michael Smith | 1385 Main St, North Van | 7pm to 10pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-988-1900 [More Info]
🎸 Pemberton Pub | Live Music Every Friday | 135 Pemberton Ave, North Van | 7:30 / 8pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-984-3558
🎸 Eagles Club Lounge | Live Music by Chris Newton Band | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm to 11pm [More Info]
🎸 Squarerigger Pub | Live Music by Desolation Sounds | #150 - 1425 Marine Drive West Van | 8pm | First Come, First Serve - No Reservations [More Info]
🎸 Seymours Pub | Live Music by Petunia & The Vipers | 720 Old Lillooet Road North Vancouver, BC V7J 2H5 | 8:30pm to 11:30pm [More Info]
🎸 Queens Cross Pub | Live Music by Dhruv Angrish | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 8:30pm | Call for Reservations: 604-980-7715 [More Info]
West Van Legion | Motown Top Hits Bingo | 580 18th Street, West Vancouver | 7pm [More Info]
Saturday, May 10
🎶 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 Mark Hildebrand | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm [More Info]
🎸 West Van Legion | Live Music with Checo Tohomaso’s Motown, Soul & R&B | 580 18th St, West Van | 7:30pm [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 | Club Dance Music with DJ Amnesia | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 9pm onwards | Call for Reservations: 604-980-7715 [More Info]
🎸 Seymours Pub | DJ Dance Party | 720 Old Lillooet Road North Van, BC V7J 2H5 | 10pm to 2am [More Info]
🎸 Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans | Live Music by Bad Influence | 119 3rd St. E, North Van | 7:30pm: Open to the public with cheap beer, great tunes and a dance floor...for dancing [More Info]
Sunday, May 11
🎸 Queens Cross Pub | Brunch and Live Music with Dhruv Angrish | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 12pm - 2pm | Call for Reservations: 604-980-7715 [More Info]
Copperpenny Distilling Co. | Mother’s Day Fanny Bay Oyster Pop-Up | 103 - 288 Esplanade E Ave. North Van | 2pm to 7pm [More Info]
Wildeye Brewing | Sunset Piano Sessions with Austin Leitch | 1385 Main Street, North Van | 3pm to 6pm [More Info]
🎸 Squarerigger Pub | Live Music by 5 on a String | #150 - 1425 Marine Drive West Van | 8pm | First Come, First Serve - No Reservations [More Info]
Monday, May 12
Tuesday, May 13
🧠 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]
🎱 NEW: Eagles Club Lounge | Eagles Club 9 Ball Tournament | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 6:30pm to 11pm [More Info]
Wednesday, May 14
Current Exhibitions on the North Shore
NEW: May 7 to June 1 | Frozen in Time | Ferry Building Gallery: The works of three local artists - Silvia Tagusagawa, Nejood Al-Sehrewerdi, and Crystal Rassi - whose work explore the passing of time–whether through the impermanence of beauty, reconstruction from memory, or how architecture can serve as a marker of time. [More Info]
Public Opening Reception | May 8 from 6pm to 8pm
Meet the Artists | May 10 from 2pm to 3pm
NEW: May 7 to June 1 | The Expressive Body | Silk Purse Gallery: Vancouver photographer Derry Lubell and Czech-Canadian multidisciplinary artist, Jeidn Winkler, use the human form to tell universal stories & explore ideas around identity, connection & communication. [More Info]
Meet the Artists | May 11 from 2pm to 3:30pm
NEW: May 14 to July 19 | Patkau Architects: Matter Made Material | West Van Art Museum: The work of Canadian architecture and design practice, Patkau Architects, known for their innovative and deeply thoughtful approach to architecture, with a particular attention to light and its role in shaping spaces. [More Info]
Public Opening Reception | May 13 from 6pm to 8pm: [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 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]
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]
On Until 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]
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