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😻 Kittens, a Dinner Retreat & a Tiki Party: Plus 50+ Things to Do on the North Shore this Week
The best things to do on the North Shore - May 22 to 28, 2025
What’s Happening on the North Shore: May 22 to May 28 2025
Happy Thursday, North Shore Crew! Your weekly cheat-sheet to North & West Van is here 🎉
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ICYMI, we just launched more North Shore swag: a 2025 North Shore Brewery Print.
We partnered with local painter Erin Dobson to hand-paint 9 beer cans from some of your favourite North Shore breweries: Streetcar, Beere, Beva, Black Kettle, La Cerveceria Astilleros, Wildeye, House of Funk, North Point, and Bridge Brewing.
It’s 11'“ x 14” and will be printed locally in early June. Perfect for showcasing a little North Shore pride in your kitchen, bathroom, or over your bar fridge.
✅ The first 146 posters sold will be signed and numbered by Erin. These signed and numbered editions won't be available again once they're gone.
✅ Special pricing ($45 instead of the regular $50) ends Thursday, May 29 at 5:59am. (They’ll be printed and available for pick up in time for Father’s Day).
If you want to see the poster IRL, stop by Beere Brewing and inspect their walls. We’ll also have one at Black Kettle (starting later in the day on Thursday).
Questions? Thoughts? Just hit reply!
Crew+: More Stuff Launching Next Week
Crew+ is our premium newsletter subscription that lets you get more of the types of content that readers have been asking for (while also supporting the newsletter).
Currently, we publish Littlest Crew, a monthly email to keep babies and toddlers busy on the North Shore. Next week, we’ll be launching a second weekly newsletter with all the best things to do nearby, but off the North Shore (but still close by). Think cool stuff happening in East Van and Downtown that might be worth the trip, plus bigger events you might consider an overnight for!
We’ll be sending it on either Monday or Tuesday morning, and it will become a regular thing for all paid subscribers who want it!
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If you’re a founding member of Crew+ and want to receive the email next week, hit reply and we’ll get you set up!
And if you’re not in Crew+ but want to be, you can upgrade here, and you’ll get the new weekly email early next week.
🧢 North Shore Crew Hats
If you ordered a North Shore Crew hat, they are still in production. The hat patches hit a small snag and are being re-done; hopefully ready by the end of this week. Then they need to be attached to the hats. Sunny days upon us, and we’re anxious for our shiny new headwear. We will let you know as soon as they’re ready for pick up.
The Department of North Shore Affairs (that’s us) have hosted a couple of events now: Parent Patio and Trivia Night at Wildeye. Thanks to everyone who showed up to cheers with us; we look forward to hosting more of these in the future!
The next event for the North Shore Crew is a Playground Takeover. Details below. Hit reply to RSVP:
🛝 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.
🎁 Giveaway Alert: Win One of 2 x $50 Gift Cards to Chocolats Favoris in Gastown
A couple of weeks ago we told you about the NQNS (Not Quite North Shore) new business, Chocolats Favoris, which is now open in Gastown.
We’ve since had a chance to visit (and stuff our faces) with their chocolate dipped soft -serve ice cream, which is like a Purdy’s dipped ice cream bar on steroids. They’ve also got mini fondue pots and other chocolates for take-home dessert emergencies, gifts, and munching as needed.
Definitely worth a Seabus ride, especially on a sunny day. To assist you on your ice-cream-eating journey, we’re giving away one of two gift certificates (valued at $50 each), courtesy of the lovely owners of Chocolats Favoris Gastown.
Here’s how to enter:
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Giveaway Terms and Conditions: Winners chosen on Monday, June 26 and contacted by email. Winners will be chosen by random draw. No purchase necessary. Open to BC residents 19+. This promotion is not sponsored by or associated with Instagram.
🍴 Food & Bev Events to Check Out This Week:
🇧🇷 Friday, May 23 to Sunday May 25: Brazil Gourmet Pop Up: Stop by the Quay between 11:30am and 6pm this Friday to Sunday for your favourite Brazilian specialties. [More Info]
☕ 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: Tequila Tasting: Level up from Jose Cuervo with a guided tasting from a bougie brand. Try KOMOS Tequila’s Reposado Rosa, Añejo Cristalino, and Extra Añejo expressions. [Tickets]
🏴 Saturday, May 24: International Cooking Lesson: Scottish: Learn to cook Scottish style Salmon with Lemon and Coriander Peas, Fish Chowder, and Cranachan (traditional dessert) at Mollie Nye House. [More Info]
⛴️ Wednesday, May 28: Taste of the Bay (Horseshoe Bay): Stop by participating businesses in Horseshoe Bay for tasty bites, refreshing drinks, and some surprises, plus live performances from four musical acts. Family-friendly. Get tickets at Troll’s or Blenz in Horseshoe Bay or at Gleneagles Rec Centre. [More Info]
🥕 Thursday, May 29: 6-Course Vegan Tasting Menu on Grouse Mountain: Six fancy courses, zero meat, plus a gondola ride up the mountain. $89 includes tasting menu and Skyride / Blue tram ride. [Reservations]
🍺 Kings Tap is Opening May 27
After what felt like an eternity of "coming soon" signs, Kings Tap is finally opening at Lonsdale Quay on May 27.
Yes, it's another chain joining the waterfront, but also: when summer hits and every patio is packed, you won’t find us complaining about extra seats with water views.
They have brunch on weekends until 2pm, and their daily happy hour (2pm to 5pm and 9pm to close) includes $5 off pizza and 50% bottles of wine.
You can see the menu online here. Think pizzas, burgers/sandwiches, a few bowls, and pastas.
☕ Perfecto Cafe is Now Open in North Van
Vancouver favourite Perfecto Cafe is now open in North Van at 200 Esplanade W. Known for stylish interiors and consistently good coffee and pastries, the North Van location has a full range of pastries, cake, coffee, and gelato, and the patio is dog friendly.
👉 Do you run a restaurant or bar you want included in North Shore Eats? Hit reply and let’s chat!
🥩 Dine Wilder Arrives in North Van
Dine Wilder - the roaming “dinner retreat” and speaker series for women - is hosting their first event outside of Squamish on Tuesday, May 27 at Two Rivers Meats. The guest speaker is entrepreneur and brand strategist Robyn Savage, and the meal is 3-courses, plus charcuterie, served family style. Vegetarian/vegan and GF can be accommodated - just let them know when you purchase your ticket. Spy on past events here, and grab your tickets.
😻 Kitchen Adoption Event: Find a Purr-Fect Match
Join ABC Cat Rescue this Saturday for their Kitten Pre-Adoption Event. They’ll have kittens on site who are in need of forever homes. Meet the kittens and submit your applications. Kittens aren’t quite ready to take home - they still need to be spayed/neutered before they move to their new homes. Saturday, May 24 from 12pm to 5pm at Bosley’s Esplanade (206/208 Esplanade W). [More Info]
🌴 Shipyards Brewery District Tiki Party
The Shipyards Brewery District is hosting a district-wide Tiki party this Saturday, May 24 from Noon ‘til late. Hop between different locations for their twist on tiki, and enjoy tiki-inspired drinks, food trucks, expanded patios, and tunes. Feeling super tiki? Street Car Brewing has cool ceramic tiki mugs for anyone who pre-purchases their drink. [More Info]
👩🌾 It’s Market Season: Here’s the Schedule
Time to bust out your wicker market basket and get the freshest and local-est of produce, baked goods, cheese and meat, and more. All of the below are reoccurring events each week, so if you miss this week, no stressing.
Thursdays from 3pm to 7pm | Civic Plaza Market | North Van City Civic Plaza (141 14th Street W): New vendors each week: baked goods, honey, flowers, artisan soaps and skin care, candles, kettle corn, home decor and more. [More Info]
Fridays from 3pm to 10pm | Shipyards Night Market | Ship Yards: Live music, a beer garden, food trucks and market stalls. [More Info]
Fridays from 5pm to 10pm | Made in the 604 Market | Pipe Shop at the Shipyards: Local makers and artisans. Free admission and pet friendly [More Info]
Saturdays from 10am to 1pm | Community Farmers Market | Loutet Farm: Produce and food from the farm and local vendors. [More Info]
Sundays from 9am to 2pm | Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market | West Van District: Growers, bakers, and artisans. [More Info]
Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm | Farm Gate Sale | Loutet Farm: Delicious produce grown at Loutet Farm. [More Info]
Starting June 4 and running Wednesdays from 3pm to 7pm | Market at the Quay | Lonsdale Quay: Local produce, artisanal foods, and handcrafted goods with new vendors every week [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 22 to May 28
Reminder: If you need help keeping your tiniest family members busy on the North Shore, Littlest Crew is a monthly newsletter and part of our premium subscription, Crew+. May issue is currently live, with June coming soon.
Events For Kids & Family: May 22 to May 28
This Week
🎭 May 15 to 25: Mozart’s Magic Flute Reimagined (Ages 7+) | Presentation House Theatre | 7:30pm: All of Mozart’s magnificent music, a stunning cast of singers and a modern update of the story. [More Info]
Thursday, May 22
🧒 Kids’ Night Out Monthly Drop-off Program | MONOVA: Museum & Archives of North Vancouver | 5:30pm to 7:30pm: Enjoy a night on the town, while MONOVA entertains your kids at the museum. [More Info]
Friday, May 23
🐦 Feather Fest Story Time | Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre | 11am to 11:30am: Hear stories all about our feathered friends and what makes them special in the animal world. [More Info]
Saturday, May 24
🧸 Upper Lonsdale Preschool Kids Garage Sale | North Lonsdale United Church (3380 Lonsdale Ave) | 8am to 3pm: Choose from kids toys, books, clothes and more. All money raised goes to the preschool. [More Info]
📷 Beginners Nature Photography Workshop (10+) | Lynn Canyon Park | 10am to 11:30am: Unlock your creativity and learn the basics of nature photography, using a camera or a smartphone. Family-friendly, and all kids must participate with an adult [Register a Child] and [Register a Teen/Adult]
🖍️ Draw Your Art Out (Grades 4 to 5) | West Van Library | 3pm AND 3:50pm timeslots: Learn to use iPads to create digital art. [More Info]
☮️ What a Wonderful World (Music of the 1960s) | Caulfeild Cove Hall at St. Francis | 3:30pm (Matinee): Professional musicians and The Coast Mountain Men’s Chorus will lead a selection of tunes from the 1960s, including Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, The Everly Brothers, Ray Charles, Roy Orbison and more. Geared towards seniors and families. [Matinee Tickets]
🌸 Spring Story Time and Craft (Ages 3+)| Capilano Library | 11am: Spring-themed story time followed by a simple craft! [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):
🥑 Fruit and Veggie Characters Oven-Bake Clay Workshop | 3:30pm [More Info]
Sunday, May 25
🎡 Blueridge Good Neighbour Day | Blueridge Elementary School | 11am to 3pm: Bouncy castles, kids carnival, live music, beer garden, and more. [More Info]
🚜 Behind the Scenes | Maplewood Farm | 8:30am to 10am: Try hands-on farm tasks such as caring for animals, exploring farm life, and more. [More Info]
🐽 Pinch Pot Pigs Out of Clay (Ages 8 to 12) Delbrook Rec Centre | 1pm to 3:30pm: Learn pinch pot techniques and glazing in this hands-on clay workshop to sculpt your own cute pig. [Register]
🧘 Free Family Yoga Class | Sweet Peas Cottage (440 Brooksbank Ave) | 2pm to 3pm: Classic yoga, meditation, breath work, and stress-management in a kid-friendly style with original music, games, and imaginative stories. [More Info]
🎶 A Whole New World: Movie Musical Hits (Ages 5+) | Centennial Theatre | 2pm to 4pm: From Disney classics to Broadway blockbusters, this concert brings Hollywood’s greatest movie musical moments to life. Featuring songs from The Lion King, Frozen, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia, and more. [More Info]
🎨 Painting and Clay Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio:
Tuesday, May 27
💤 Parenting Meetup | United Strangers | 10am to 11am: Meet and connect with other parents and hear from sleep expert Georgia Wysiecki. [More Info]
Events For Adults: May 22 to May 28
Upcoming Featured Event*  *Sponsored | Market at the Quay Starts June 4 Coast Valley Markets is back with Market at the Quay, launching Wednesday, June 4 from 3pm to 7pm. Stop by to pick up local produce, artisanal foods, and handcrafted goods at North Vancouver's waterfront. The market will run every Wednesday afternoon (3pm to 7pm) from June 4 to October 1. Follow Coast Valley Markets on Facebook or Instagram to see which vendors will be popping up each week. |
This Week
🎭 May 15 to 25: Mozart’s Magic Flute Reimagined (Ages 7+) | Presentation House Theatre | 7:30pm: All of Mozart’s magnificent music, a stunning cast of singers and a modern update of the story. [More Info]
🎭 May 23 to June 7 | Parlour Games by North Van Community Players | Hendry Hall: Two one-act comedies by the creators of Peter Pan and Winnie the Pooh. Barrie’s The Twelve-Pound Look explores the eternal question of whether a woman can have it all, while Milne’s Wurzel-Flummery dives into politics, money, and one very unusual name change. [More Info and Tickets]
Thursday, May 22
😹 Don’t Tell Comedy | Secret Location Around Lower Lonsdale | 8pm: A mystery lineup of comedians at a secret location that’s revealed the morning of. [Tickets (Almost Sold Out)]
🎪 A Simple Space | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 7:30pm: Australian circus company Gravity & Other Myths are internationally renowned for creating critically acclaimed circus works that effortlessly combine a unique playfulness, honesty and physical mastery. [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]
🏛️ Meet Your Mayor | Lynn Valley Library Library | 4pm to 5pm: Meet DNV Mayor Mike Little for an informal chat. [More Info]
🖤 If Beauty Is The Mother Of Pathology, What Is Desire? | The Polygon | 7pm to 9pm: Curator Moroti George delves into the politics of desire and its historical and ongoing implications for the perception and articulation of Black masculinity and the queer embodied self. [More Info]
Friday, May 23
🎺 The Happiest Big Band Plays the Music of Disney | 3201 Mountain Highway | 6:30pm to 10pm: A night of high-energy jazz based on the music of Disney. [Tickets]
👩💼 Women In Business Networking Event | Cork It Wine Making | 6pm to 8pm: A welcoming, casual space for women in business to connect, collaborate, and support one another. $15 ticket fee covers snacks and drinks, (and reduces the chance of people flaking on event day). [More Info]
🔊 Magnesium & Infrared Sound Bath Mila Earth (West Van location shared upon booking) | 7pm to 8:30pm: Magnesium therapy, sound healing, infrared light, and more. Includes cacao, tea, and hands-on bowl healing. [Register]
👩🎨 Art and Creative Activities:
🇫🇷 French Collection Patterned Tumbler Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 7:30pm: Hand-build a French-inspired stoneware clay tumbler with decorative patterns. Return for a second visit to glaze. [More Info]
🇫🇷 French Collection: Bowls à Motifs Stoneware 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]
☕ Pinch Pot Mug Workshop | Pureamics | 6pm to 8pm: Create your own tea cup or mug using the pinch pot technique. Decorate and colour it and then pick up once glazed. [More Info]
🎨 Sip and Paint: Queen Bee Canvas or Pillow | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Paint a queen bee design on canvas or pillowcase while sipping your favourite beverage. BYOB. 19+ [More Info]
🏃 Weekly Run Club:
Tality Run Club | Tality Shipyards | 6:45am: 5km run followed by ½ price sauna and cold plunge session at Tality Shipyards. Select “Friday” on the booking calendar to book. Run club itself is free. [More Info]
Ice Cream and Donut Run Club | Dolce Amore (113 2nd St W, North Van) | 6:30pm: 5km run followed by a happy hour nearby. [More Info]
Saturday, May 24
📷 Lighthouse Park Photowalk | Lighthouse Park | 10am to 2pm: Explore landscape photography and the different ways to capture some of the unique beauty in our community. Free and open to all skills. [Register]
🇯🇵 Tsunagu: Film screening and Q&A | North Vancouver City Library | 2:30pm to 3:30pm: Screening of the documentary Tsunagu, about the Japanese-Canadian experience and internment during WWII. Q&A with the director following the film. [Waitlist]
💃 Free Dance & Movement Day | The Space Lonsdale Quay | 9am to 1:45pm: A day of free adult dance and movement classes. [More Info]
🛍️ Spring Marché by Uniquely Vancouver | Shipbuilders Square at Shipyards | 1pm to 7pm: Celebrate Spring with local artisans, jewelry, apparel, accessories, food trucks, and live music. [More Info]
📄 Shred-a-Thon | Parkgate Communty Centre | 10am Until the Truck is Full: Stop by with your shredding for this fundraiser for the My Parkgate Break dementia program. [More Info]
👩🎨 Art and Creative Activities:
🌻 Sunflower Watercolour Painting Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 3pm: Mixed media sunflower artwork, using watercolour and a Fineliner pen. [More Info]
🍄 Forest Cup Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5pm: Create a hand-built forest scape mug using stoneware clay. Return during another visit to glaze it [More Info]
🏮 Clay Workshop: Lantern | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Create a hand-built ceramic lantern that will bring ambient lighting and dramatic shadows to your home. BYOB. 19+ [More Info]
🎶 Music Events:
🎸 Get Back Unplugged: The Beatles Reimagined | North Shore Unitarians (370 Mathers, West Van) | 7:30pm: An evening of late period Beatles' music. Featuring six musicians from the worlds of folk, Celtic, blues, jazz, and classical music. [Tickets]
🎻 Violinist Jonathan Crow Performs Holst's Planets | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 7:30pm: BC-naive and Toronto Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster joins Ian Parker and Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra to perform Holst’s The Planets. [More Info]
🎻 Pro Nova Ensemble Plays the Music of Glass, Shostakovich & Roumain | Lynn Valley United Church | 3pm: Featuring String Quartet No. 3 (Mishima), String Quartet No. 1, and String Quartet No. 5 (Rosa Parks). [More Info]
🇧🇬 Roses of Bulgaria Concert | Capilano University | 4:30pm to 6:30pm: Enchanting and vibrant rhythms of Bulgarian traditional dances. [More Info]
🧖🏽♀️ Wellness Events:
🔉 Spring Sound Bath West Vancouver (Location shared upon booking) | 7pm to 9pm: An intimate sound bath session with magnesium therapy, sound bowls, optional hot tub soak, chocolate, and herbal tea or wine. [Register]
🔉 Acupuncture + Sound Healing Ceremony | Kahlena Movement Studio | 6:45pm to 8:30pm: A restorative Acu-Soundbath, where ancient healing practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine meet the power of Sound Therapy. [More Info]
Sunday, May 25
🍷 International Wine Day Festival | Cork It Wine Making | 11am to 5pm: Create your own wine, enjoy a fun bottling experience with friends, mingle, dance and learn about the foods that compliment your selected wine variety. DJ and tattooing on site, plus food and wine pairing with Guest sommelier Tim Ellison. [More Info] - Call 604-986-7475 to book.
🌺 Hummingbird Planter Workshop | Gardenworks | 2pm to 3pm: Fill an Emma bowl with nectar-rich blooms and create a hummingbird-friendly planter for your patio or garden. [More Info]
🎡 Blueridge Good Neighbour Day | Blueridge Elementary School | 11am to 3pm: Catch up with friends and neighbors, and enjoy a day full of exciting activities for all ages. Bouncy castles, kids carnival, live music, beer garden, and more. [More Info]
Speed Dating (Straight Singles) for Ages 34 to 43 | Sailor Hagar’s | 4:30pm: Group ice breaker game followed by a series of 8-minute dates [Tickets]
🥾 Hike & Happy Hour Cleveland Dam Parking Lot | 1pm to 4pm: Enjoy a beginner-intermediate 90-minute hike in Capilano Canyon followed by a glass of wine or beer and appies at Two Rivers. [Register]
👗 Styled & Shared Clothing Swap | 801 Apex Ave. North Van | 2pm to 5pm: Shop and connect with like-minded individuals. Pick from thousands of curated secondhand pieces (no need to bring clothes, but doing so gets you perks). Fill up to 2 large swap bags to fill and keep, and get a branded tote, snacks and drinks with your ticket. [Tickets]
🌲 Wildness at your Doorstep | Lynn Headwaters Regional Park | 11am: Enhance your knowledge of local backcountry plants and animals and take away some practical tips on hiking safety. Drop by anytime and look for displays near Lynn Headwaters Visitor Centre. [More Info]
🏺 Pitcher Perfect Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 3:30pm: Create a stunning decorative pitcher for your home. [More Info]
🎷 Jazz Vespers with Linda Szentes and Jazzlinks | St. Andrew's United Church | 4pm to 5pm: Linda’s band will serve up an assortment of tunes from the 1950s and 60s. [More Info]
Monday, May 26
📽️ Exhibition on Screen: Michelangelo: Love and Death | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 7pm: Spanning Michelangelo’s 88 years, this film takes us through the print and drawing rooms of Europe, and the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to seek out a deeper understanding of this legendary figure’s tempestuous life, his relationship with his contemporaries and his legacy. [More Info]
🧘♀️ The Midlife Fat Loss & Hormone Reset Event for Women Over 40 | Kahlena Movement Studio | 7pm to 8pm: Weight gain, fatigue, and hormonal changes don’t have to be inevitable. Join host Alexina Metha for evidence-based strategies inspired by cultures with fewer menopausal symptoms. [Info]
🤖 Tech Talk: Agentic AI and How They Will Shape Our World | West Van Library | 6:30pm to 7:30pm: Explore “agentic” AI, autonomous systems powered by large language models (LLMs) that make decisions and complete tasks with minimal human input. Discover how these intelligent agents revolutionize fields like software development, business processes, and personalized assistance. [More Info]
Tuesday, May 27
🎲 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]
🎻 Pro Nova Ensemble plays music of Glass, Shostakovich & Roumain | North Shore Unitarian Church (West Van) | 7:30pm to 9pm: Featuring String Quartet No. 3 (Mishima), String Quartet No. 1, and String Quartet No. 5 (Rosa Parks). [More Info]
🎹 Trio Adiantum in Concert Silk Purse Gallery | 10:30am and 1:30pm: Chamber music performed by some of Vancouver's most talented classical musicians: pianist Martha Brickman, violinist Jenny Essers, and cellist Brian Mix. The trio will perform works by Haydn, Beethoven, and Dennis Alexander. Tickets: [10:30am] and [1:30pm]
🔊 Spring Sound Bath West Vancouver (Location shared upon booking) | 7pm to 9pm: An intimate soundbath session with magnesium therapy, sound bowls, optional hot tub soak, chocolate, and herbal tea or wine. [Register]
Wednesday, May 28
🇯🇵 Hiroshima: Memories of a Survivor | North Van City Library | 6:30pm to 7:30pm: Hear from Sachi Komura Rummel, who survived the Hiroshima atomic bombing as an 8-year-old girl. Rummel will share her first-person account of the Hiroshima bombing and its aftermath, and speak about her memoir Hiroshima: Memories of a Survivor.[More Info]
Events for Seniors: May 22 to May 28
This Week
Thursday, May 22 | Evening Dance: Bob York | West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 6:30pm to 9pm: Dust off your dancing shoes and break out those ballroom moves with the music of magnificent live bands. Cash bar. [More Info]
Saturday, May 24 | Caregiver Expo | Silver Harbour Seniors Centre: A free event for seniors and caregivers to learn about vendors and services available in our community. [Speaker schedule and more info].
Saturday, May 24 | What a Wonderful World (Music of the 1960s) | Caulfeild Cove Hall at St. Francis | 3:30pm (Matinee): Professional musicians and The Coast Mountain Men’s Chorus will lead a selection of tunes from the 1960s, including the music of Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, The Everly Brothers, Ray Charles, Roy Orbison and more. Geared towards seniors and families. [Matinee Tickets]
Monday, May 26 | Sound Advice | Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre | 10am to 11:30am: Informal workshops and discussions for people who are hard of hearing. Free, drop-in.
Tuesday, May 27 | New Member Welcome Coffee | West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 10am to 11am: A morning coffee chat for new members [More Info]
Tuesday, May 27 | Keeping Connected: Ted Talks Spring Series | West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 12:30pm to 2pm: Enjoy watching a Ted Talk- about 20 mins followed by a discussion. [More Info]
Wednesday, May 28 | Over 50s Social Group Coffee and/or Brunch | The Boat Shed at Ambleside | 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]
Wednesday, May 28 | Lunch & Learn: Funeral Planning | Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre | 11am to 12pm: Learn about funeral planning from an expert, followed by lunch. Free, but pre-registration required. Call 604-980-2474 or email [email protected] to register.
Wednesday, May 28 | Estate Planning: Beyond the Will | Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre | 1pm to 2:30pm: Learn how to organize your affairs to support your loved ones, minimize taxes and expenses, and ensure your wishes are followed. Free, but pre-registration required. Call 604-980-2474 or email [email protected] to register.
Live Music, Dancing & Pub Quizzes
Thursday, May 22
🎶 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]
🎶 Wildeye Brewing | Line Dancing Night | 1385 Main Street, North Van | 7pm - 9pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-988-1900 [More Info]
Friday, May 23
🎶 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 Jordan Burgess | 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 Anthony P | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 9pm to 12am [More Info]
🎸 Queens Cross Pub | Live Music by Shaina and Band | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 8:30pm | Call for Reservations: 604-980-7715 [More Info]
🪩 West Van Legion | Disco Top Hits Bingo | 580 18th Street, West Vancouver | 7:30pm [More Info]
🎸 Squarerigger Pub | Live Music by Wishbone | #150 - 1425 Marine Drive West Van | 7:30pm | First Come, First Serve - No Reservations [More Info]
🎸 Seymours Pub | Live Music by the Jason Lane Band | 720 Old Lillooet Road North Vancouver, BC V7J 2H5 | 8:30pm to 11:30pm [More Info]
Saturday, May 24
🎶 Roma Italian Restaurant | Live Music Every Saturday | 1352 Lonsdale, North Van | 6pm to Close | Call 604-990-9986 for reservations
🎸 Wildeye Brewing | Live Music by Colin and Gaelen | 1385 Main St, North Van | 7pm to 10pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-988-1900 [More Info]
🎸 Eagles Club Lounge | Spring Fundraiser with Randy Swallow and Venus and Mars (Live Music and Dancing) | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 6:30pm to 11:30pm [More Info]
🎸 West Van Legion | Live Music with Chris Rivard | 580 18th St, West Van | 8pm [More Info]
🎧 Queens Cross Pub | 2000s Hits with DJ Zing | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 9pm | Call for Reservations: 604-980-7715 [More Info]
🎤 Squarerigger Pub | Karaoke with Tracey Dupree | #150 - 1425 Marine Drive West Van | 7:30pm | First Come, First Serve - No Reservations [More Info]
🎧 Seymours Pub | DJ Dance Party | 720 Old Lillooet Road North Vancouver, BC V7J 2H5 | 8:30pm to 11:30pm [More Info]
Sunday, May 25
🎸 Queens Cross Pub | Brunch and Live Music with Matt Hermano and Armin | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 12pm - 2pm | Call for Reservations: 604-980-7715 [More Info]
🎹 Wildeye Brewing | Sunset Piano Sessions with Austin Leitch | 1385 Main Street, North Van | 3pm to 6pm [More Info]
🎸 Lynn Valley Legion | Sunday Music Jam | 1630 Lynn Valley Road, North Van | 3pm [More Info]
Monday, May 26
Tuesday, May 27
🧠 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]
🎤 Eagles Club Lounge | 9 Ball Tournament (Billiards) | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 6:30pm to 11pm [More Info]
Wednesday, May 28
🃏 Pemberton Station Pub | Full House Poker | 135 Pemberton Ave, North Van | 6:30pm | Game starts at 6:30pm, Registration at 6:15pm [More Info]
🎤 Eagles Club Lounge | Karaoke Wednesdays | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 7pm to 11pm [More Info]
🧠 West Van Legion | Trivia Night | 580 18th St, West Van | 7:30pm [More Info]
🧠 Wildeye Brewing | Trivia Night | 1385 Main Street, North Van | 8pm - 10pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-988-1900 [More Info]
Current Exhibitions on the North Shore
NEW: May 24 to June 29 | Chester Fields 2025: Shadow Play | Polygon Gallery: Professionally juried photography exhibition for high school students. In 2025, the theme is Shadow Play. Students have been invited to consider how sensors in camera technology render – or fail to render – darkness, and how the resulting images compare to human vision. [More Info]
NEW: May 21 to June 22 | Chromatic Complexities | Kay Meek Arts Centre: A vibrant group exhibition exploring identity, connection, and culture through layered uses of colour by artists Nadia Aldea, Ian Desai, and Marika Morissette.[More Info]
LAST CALL: 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 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]
On Until 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]
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]
On Until 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]
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