🎺 Jazz Waves, Free Trees & Apple Spirits: Plus 50+ Things to Do on the North Shore This Week

Happy Thursday, North Shore Crew! Your weekly cheat-sheet to North & West Van is here 🎉 

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North Shore Seniors’ Health Expo

Join us for the seventh annual North Shore Seniors’ Health Expo, featuring exhibitors, speakers, and researchers focused on the cognitive, physical, social, financial, and nutritional well-being of seniors. The goal of this free event is to highlight the opportunities and services available to North Shore seniors, while providing valuable information for seniors, their family members, and caregivers.

The 2025 Expo will be held on Friday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre and the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre. This year’s event features a tradeshow, a keynote speaker, concurrent information sessions, demonstrations, entertainment, and exciting prize draws.

Visit westvancouver.ca/seniors to learn more.

*Presented by the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre and Hero Home Care

🧢 North Shore Crew Hats Are READY!

North Shore Crew hats are READY - we just need to pick them up from the supplier. If you ordered a hat, expect a separate email later today (Thursday) or tomorrow (Friday) with pickup and delivery options.

🐰 Beyond the North Shore is Here

On Tuesday, we sent our very first Beyond the North Shore email, our weekly, roundup of the coolest things happening off the North Shore, but close enough for an easy adventure.

Here’s a nibble of what landed in Crew+ inboxes:

• 🍖 Unlimited jamón ibérico happening this weekend, downtown.

• 🐐 Goat yoga AND bunny yoga: both within an hour of home.

• 🍕 A weekly pizza making event for kids, so they can embrace their inner chefs.

• 🍻 A one-day beer fest pouring the rarest beers from around BC.

• 🎾 A free “Tennis Try-It” day for absolute beginners.

• 👩‍🌾 8 long table dinners (plus 1 Dîner en Blanc) to plan your BC summer getaways around.

Sound like your jam? Upgrade to Crew+ and Beyond the North Shore will hit your inbox every Tuesday at 6 a.m. You’ll also unlock:

• Littlest Crew – a monthly list of the best stuff for babies & toddlers on the North Shore.

• Silver Crew – a once-a-month covering the best stuff for seniors to do on the North Shore (launching mid-June)

• Any new stuff we come up with (we’ve got lots of ideas).

Why a paid tier?

1. You asked for it. Plenty of readers have told us, “Love the newsletter, but do you have anything across the bridge?” Now we do.

2. To keep the lights on. We love doing the newsletter, but it takes a lot of time and money. The reality is, we need to cover those costs, and the free newsletter ain’t doing it. The paid membership is a way to support the newsletter and keep it going, while getting more fun and value.

Crew+ is $5.99/month or $59/year - roughly one fancy coffee a month. If the free newsletter has already sent you on a couple of great outings, we think you’ll more than earn that back in memories.

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Not the right time? Thursday’s newsletter stays free and fun, just like always.

👨‍🌾 Meet Us at the Market (Lonsdale Quay Market, that is)

This Wednesday (June 4th) from 3pm to 7pm, we’re going IRL. We're trading keyboards for a market stall at Lonsdale Quay May, and want to put some faces to emails. Hunt us down between the fresh BC produce and artisan treats. We'll be wearing our North Shore Crew hats, chatting to all the market goers about the newsletter, and should have a few brewery prints on hand, too!

🍻 2025 Brewery Print: Order by June 5 to Get it by Father’s Day

If you’ve ordered a 2025 North Shore Brewery Print, the first batch is heading to the printers shortly. If you want one in time for Father’s Day, be sure to order by June 5 for guaranteed delivery/pick-up.

In case you’re new here, 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. We turned it into an 11” x 14” print that’s perfect for showcasing a little North Shore on your walls.

Regular price is $50. Currently on for $45 and we’ll keep that pricing going for Father’s Day orders.

🚨 Giveaway Alert: Win One of FIVE Pairs of Squamish Beer Festival Tickets

Squamish Beer Fest is Back … and we’re giving away FIVE pairs of tickets to the North Shore Crew (that’s you).

Grab all your favourite people and hit the Sea to Sky for a sun-soaked, flavour-filled day you won’t forget (we recommend taking the shuttle to keep things safe - ).

Saturday, June 21 from 1 to 6 PM.

✔️ 55+ breweries and cideries ✔️ Epic eats, mocktails, and zero-proof options ✔️ Live music, games, and unbeatable mountain vibes ✔️ Endless good times.

Shred Kelly, Logan Staats and Old Rebel Soul will be in the house for some unforgettable live entertainment.

Show up, support local businesses, and make it the best Beerfest yet! Grab your tickets now at squamishbeerfestival.com, and then enter to win some freebies so you can bring your friends, as well.

Enter to Win One of FIVE Pairs of Tickets to this Year’s Squamish Beer Festival. Here’s how to enter:

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Tap “Yes” below to enter — it only takes a second 👇

Giveaway Terms and Conditions: Winners chosen on Monday, June 2 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 Meta or Instagram.

🍴 Upcoming North Shore Food & Bev Events to Check Out:

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

• 🚠 Thursday, May 29: Vegan Tasting Menu: Six fancy courses, zero meat, plus a gondola ride up the mountain. [Reservations]

• 🍎 Friday, June 6: Spirits of the Tree: Taste sprits from Saltspring’s Sweetwater Distilling, a B.C. craft distillery turning locally grown apples into exceptional vodka, gin, and more. [Tickets]

• 🇿🇦 Saturday, June 7: Sip South Africa with Spier Wines: Experience Stellenbosch’s celebrated vineyards under the guidance of Anthony, a native with 27 years experience. [Tickets]

• 🥃 Saturday, June 14: Pour Decisions with Dad: Glen Moray Scotch: Raise a glass this Father’s Day at this Glen Moray scotch tasting. Discover the rich heritage and craftsmanship behind this iconic Speyside distillery as you sample a curated selection of their finest whiskies. [Tickets]

• 🍓 Wednesday, June 25: Cooking the Books Cookbook Book Club: Spend the month of June trying out recipes from The Krause Berry Farms Cookbook by Sandee Krause, and then meet on June 25 to speak with other cookbook lovers to share how your experience. [More Info]

🍽️ Restaurant Shuffle

• The Cornerstone Bistro has served its final meal, but the space won't stay empty for long. Monika's Art Boutique is expanding into the location with an ambitious concept that blends licensed cafe, grocery, events, and art classes, turning one business closure into seems to be a multi-faceted neighbourhood hub.

• Thai House Restaurant on Esplanade quietly closed its doors earlier this week. While details remain under wraps, whispers suggest a new restaurant will take its place, so watch this space.

🌮 Limited Editions

There are some time-sensitive treats calling your name across the North Shore. Black Kettle is stretching out the Cinco de Mayo celebration with their Tacos de Mayo lineup, and we’re in “last chance” territory. Sink your teeth into the big maco, pollo loco, or barbacoa tacos, or go bold with a barbacoa burger and jalapeño poppers.

Over at Isetta in West Van, the "North American Burger Rally" has rolled into its latest stop with The Patty Melt: a towering stack of rye bread, Canadian and Swiss cheeses, double burger patties, caramelized onions, pickles, and burger sauce. This road trip special only sticks around for two weeks, so don't let it drive away without you.

Meanwhile, is Limoncello season at La Cervaceria Astilleros. They’ve launched a Limoncello Sour collab with their current Chinatown neighbours, Fiorino Italian Street Food (Fiorino is also opening soon at the Quay). Available while supplies last.

🥁 Last Week’s Winners Are ….

Congrats to Cayley and Kelsey - the two winners of last week’s 2 x $50 gift certificates to Chocolats Favoris in Gastown. Enjoy your ice cream!

👉 Do you run a restaurant or bar you want included? Hit reply and let’s chat!

🎺 Silk Purse’s Jazz Waves Concert Series is Back

Starting June 14, and running select Thursday and Saturday evenings through the end of July, the Jazz Waves concert series brings a selection of performances of R&B, swing, free jazz, gospel, Dixieland, and more to West Van. The first performance is June 14, and indoor seating is already sold out (deck seating still available). See the full lineup here. [More Info]

🌲 Free Trees and Shrubs from the Districts of North and West Van

Your backyard can get a budget-friendly boost. Both North and West Vancouver Districts are literally giving away trees (both) and shrubs (North Van only) to help expand our local tree canopy.

North Van District homeowners can get up to four trees and four shrubs absolutely free, while condo dwellers can snag up to four shrubs. The catch? Submit your request now for fall pickup.

West Van District has a slightly different approach, offering up to 200 deciduous trees to eligible private property owners. It's first-come, first-served, so speed matters if you want to add some shade to your yard.

🚶 MONOVA Is On the Move

MONOVA has launched summer walking tours that bring North Van's past to life as you walk.

The Shipyard Pal Tours takes you through the history of the Burrard Drydock, where you'll discover stories of shipyard workers during World War II. These hour-long tours run Thursdays at 11am, 1pm, and 5:30pm, plus Sundays at 11am and 1pm.

The Lower Lonsdale tour invites you to explore the neighbourhood's most notable characters and stories. This tour runs Fridays and Saturdays at 11am and 1pm.

Tours are included with museum admission.

👩‍🌾 Market Reminders (Schedule)

• Thursdays from 3pm to 7pm | Civic Plaza Market | North Van City Civic Plaza (141 14th Street W) [More Info]

• Fridays from 3pm to 10pm | Shipyards Night Market | Ship Yards [More Info]

• Fridays from 5pm to 10pm | Made in the 604 Market | Pipe Shop at the Shipyards [More Info]

• Saturdays from 10am to 1pm | Community Farmers Market | Loutet Farm [More Info]

• Sundays from 9am to 2pm | Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market | West Van District [More Info]

• Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm | Farm Gate Sale | Loutet Farm [More Info]

• Wednesdays from 3pm to 7pm | Market at the Quay | Lonsdale Quay [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

Littlest Crew is our paid newsletter covering the best things to do to keep a baby or toddler busy on the North Shore. May 2025 is live, and June 2025 is in the works, coming soon. If you want the June issue to hit your inbox when it’s ready, upgrade to Crew+

Events For Kids & Family: May 29 to June 4

Thursday, May 29

• 🧑‍🎨 Teen Self-Paced 5-Week Art Class (Ages 10 to 15) | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5:30pm: Work independently with guidance to create 1 to 2 projects over the course of 5 weeks. [Register]

• 🧑‍🎨 Johannes Vermeer 5-Week Art Class (Ages 5 to 12) | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 3:30pm: Explore the life and art of the famous Dutch painter over 5 weeks. Learn about his stunning use of light and shadow and how he captured moments from everyday life in the 1600s. [Register]

Friday, May 30

• 👶 Kanga Mix Stroller & Carrier Class (Hiking/Walking While Baby Wearing or With a Stroller) | Parkgate Park | 10am to 11:15am: A full-body postpartum fitness class through the local trails where we stop for exercises to ease into and challenge the postpartum recovery. Exercise with other parents and babes. [More Info] and [Booking]

• 🐦 Pottery Clay Wheel Workshop Adult & Family (Ages 8+) | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5:30pm to 7pm: Beginner-friendly clay wheel workshop - no experience required. Each person throws up to 2 bowls. Return for a second visit to glaze/colour. [More Info]

Saturday, May 31

• 🎨 WVAM Drop-In Family Art Project | West Van Art Museum | 12:30pm to 4:30pm: A free afternoon art workshop based on the topic of the West Vancouver ­Art Museum’s current exhibition. [More Info]

• 🎉 Timeout Parents Evening Out | West Vancouver United Church | 4pm to 8pm: Let us entertain your kids while you enjoy some much needed time out! [Register]

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

  • 🥑 Fruit and Veggie Characters Oven-Bake Clay Workshop | 3:30pm [More Info]

  • 🐲 Friendly Dragon Stoneware Clay Workshop | 4pm [More Info]

Sunday, June 1

• 🧡 Family Fun Day: Celebrating National Indigenous History Month | MONOVA: Museum & Archives of North Vancouver | 11am to 2pm: Celebrate National Indigenous History Month and the lands we call home through storytelling, crafts, language learning and more. [More Info]

• ⛰️ Mountain Quilling Oven-Bake Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 2:30pm to 4:30pm: Create your own swirling mountain scene from Ditto oven-bake clay. [More Info]

• 🐸 Froggie Jar Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5pm: Build a frog jar and lid out of speckled stoneware clay fit with a lid. Return for a second visit to glaze/colour it. [More Info]

• 🎨 Acrylic Painting Workshop: Cabin in the Woods (Ages 8 to 12) | Delbrook Community Centre | 1pm to 3:30pm: Step-by-step workshop from sketching an idea to a finished painting. [Register]

Tuesday, June 3

• 🚲 Family Bike Ride | Queen Mary Community School | 5pm to 6pm: Join friends and families for a fun, safe ride around the neighbourhood in celebration of World Bicycle Day! Get creative and decorate your bike with balloons, flags, and flair. [More Info]

• 💤 Parenting Meetup | United Strangers | 10am to 11am: Meet and connect with other parents and hear from occasional experts.

Events For Adults: May 22 to May 28

This Week

• 🎭 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 29

• 📕 The Teachings of Mutton: A Coast Salish Woolly Dog | MONOVA: Museum & Archives of North Vancouver | 7pm to 8:30pm: Learn the story of Mutton, a Coast Salish Woolly Dog whose pelt lay forgotten in a Smithsonian drawer for 150 years, until it was uncovered by an amateur archivist. Author Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa will read excerpts from The Teachings of Mutton alongside a discussion with two of the book's co-authors, Chief Janice George and Senaqwila Wyss. [More Info]

• 🥖 Sourdough & Your Gut Health Workshop | 865 Wildwood Lane, West Van | 8:30pm: A cozy, hands-on evening to learn the art of sourdough baking and why it’s great for your gut health. Optional sauna and cold plunge after the workshop [More Info]

• 🌋 Climate Cafe: Volcanos | Mollie Nye House | 1pm to 2:30pm: A discussion about our volcanos, presented by Ocean Ambassadors Canada with support from the West Vancouver Foundation. Free. [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]

Friday, May 30

• 🕺 Fleetwood Magic, A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac | Centennial Theatre | 7:30pm to 9:35pm: Fleetwood Magic Tribute Band transports audiences in sound and time on a musical journey performing Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits from the 60s to 80s.[More Info]

• 🎺 Vancouver Jazz Orchestra featuring Brian Charette | West Van Library | 7:30pm to 8:45pm: Swing with the vibrant sounds of the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra [More Info]

• 🩰 From Dust: Lamondance | Cap U | 7:30pm to 8:30pm: Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring mosaic of 'From Dust,' a heartfelt collaboration by Lamondance that honours their artistic roots and present journey.[More Info] Additional performance on Saturday.

• 🏖️ Sea Glass Light Up Tree Sip & Create | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 9pm: Use sea glass to craft a light-up tree adorned with summer-themed treasures like seashells and starfish. Alternatively, craft “succulents” from sea glass. BYOB. 19+ [More Info]

• 🍯 Honeycomb Mug Stoneware Clay Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5:30pm: Sculpt a honeycomb-printed mug from stoneware clay, with sculpt tiny bumblebees to decorate it. Return during another visit to colour it [More Info]

• 🏺 Pottery Clay Wheel Workshop Adult & Family (Ages 8+) | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5:30pm to 7pm: Beginner-friendly clay wheel workshop - no experience required. Each person throws up to 2 bowls. Return for a second visit to glaze/colour. [More Info]

• 🏃 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]

Saturday, May 31

• 🏃 Vancouver 100 Trail Run by Club Fat Ass | Panorama Park Deep Cove: Spectacular views and rough terrain will greet those who choose to complete up to 100 km+ on the Baden Powell Centennial Trail. This is the 20th Anniversary of this run, and you can complete the run on May 31 or June 1 to earn the classic finisher's crest. Must be a member of Club Fat Ass to join the event - $25 per year. [Event Info] and [Club Fat Ass Info / Membership]

• ✏️ Create Your Own Storyboard: From Concept to Final Frame with John Lund | Music Box | 10am to 3:30pm: One-day workshop teaching the process of visual storytelling. Complete a storyboard from scratch. Best for intermediate to advanced artists. [More Info]

• 📽️ Movie Matinée: The Bikeriders | West Van Library | 2pm to 4:30pm: After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, a member of the Midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club. [More Info]

• 🔊 Magnesium & Infrared Sound Bath Mila Earth (West Van location shared upon booking) | 7pm to 8:30pm: Immerse yourself in a cozy, private session blending magnesium therapy, sound healing, infrared light, and more. Includes cacao, tea, and hands-on bowl healing. [Register]

• 🍷 Sip & Paint Events:

  • 🌸 Floral Flourish: Paint & Sip with Caroline Liggett | Everything Wine | 3pm to 5pm: Join artist Caroline Liggett for a relaxed, flower-themed painting session inspired by the blossoms of May, accompanied by wine. [More Info]

  • 🐡 Koi Couples Painting | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Come with your partner to paint a koi fish scene while sipping your favourite beverage. When you put the paintings together, they’re create a side-by-side scene. BYOB and 19+ [More Info]

• Additional Creative & Arts Activities:

  • ☕ Pinch Pot Workshop by Pureamics | 228 Lonsdale Ave | 7pm to 9pm: Create your own tea cup or mug using the pinch pot technique. Decorate and colour it as you wish and then pick it up once it’s been glazed. [Register]

  • 🍄 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]

  • 🌻 Sunflower Watercolour Painting Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 3pm: Mixed media sunflower artwork, using watercolour and a Fineliner pen. [More Info]

Sunday, June 1

• 🏠 Ravenwoods Community Garage Sale | Multiple Locations (See Map) | 10am to 1pm: Stroll through Ravenwoods and visit multiple garage sale locations. Use this map to find your next stop.

• 🐠 Guided Painting at the Market | Ambleside Farmer’s Market | 11am: Step-by-step koi fish and lily pad painting al fresco, led by Bethany of Common Creators. [Register]

• 🐶 Customer Appreciation Event & 30th Anniversary | KORNA Pet | 11am to 4pm: Drop by KORNA Pet (1174 Marine Dr, North Van) for up to 30% off everything, plus a BBQ, free gifts and samples, treats for humans AND pets, and more. [More Info]

• 🔉 Summer 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]

• Art Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio:

  • 🐸 Frog Jar Stoneware Clay Workshop | 5pm: Build a frog jar and lid out of speckled stoneware clay fit with a lid. [More Info]

  • 🌈 Plant a Rainbow Stoneware Clay Plant Pot Workshop | 5pm: Create a rainbow plant pot using stoneware clay. [More Info]

  • 🎨 Colour Master Mug Stoneware Clay Workshop | 3:15pm: Build a mug out of stoneware clay, and return to glaze it as the most colourful mug your imagination can muster. [More Info]

Monday, June 2

• 🧡 Since Time Immemorial: Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Stories, Art, Animals, and Placenames | Lynn Valley Library | 5:30pm: A Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) storytelling session led by Knowledge Keeper, Tsitsáyx̱emaat Rebecca Duncan. [Register]

Wednesday, June 4

• Local Voices: On the Waterfront: West Vancouver’s Half-Century Journey to Bring the Ambleside Waterfront Back to the Public with Rod Day | West Van Library | 6pm to 7:30pm: In the first half of the 20th century, Argyle Street grew into a thriving strip of houses, complicating public access to the waterfront. Starting in the 1960s, community leaders promoted a different vision - waterfront parks and a sea walk - that would take more than 50 years to realize. [More Info]

Events for Seniors: May 29 to June 4

• Thursday, May 29: Heritage Choir Spring Concert | West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 6:30pm to 8pm: West Van Heritage Choir’s annual spring concert. [More Info]

• (1 Spot Remaining) Thursday, May 29: Pottery Workshop | West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 10am to 12pm: Make a vase for spring flowers. [More Info]

• Thursday, May 29: Empowerment For Parkinson’s | The Mollie Nye House | 1pm to 2pm: This is a Parkinson’s-specific exercise program uses the principles of neuroplasticity to improve balance and mobility through aerobic and functional exercises. [More Info]

• Saturday, May 31: Meet Mayor Mike Little | Parkgate Seniors Lounge | 10am to 11am: An informal chat about the issues that matter to you with DNV Mayor Mike Little. [More Info]

• Monday, June 2: Bowinn Ma | Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre | 1:30pm to 2:30pm: North Vancouver - Lonsdale MLA and Cabinet Member Bowinn Ma will talk about her role as BC Minister for Infrastructure. Free, but RSVP is required. Call 604-980-2474 or email [email protected].

• Wednesday, June 4: Meet Me At The Gallery: Seniors Program | The Polygon | 10am to 12pm: A monthly program inviting seniors to connect with art and each other in a welcoming, relaxed environment. Includes a tour of current exhibitions and tea service. [More Info]

• Wednesday, June 4: An Introduction to Brain Health | Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre | 1pm to 2pm: Learn how to maintain or improve your brain health by exploring topics including natural aging changes, dementia, risk reduction, memory, brain training and more. Free, but pre-registration required. Call 604-980-2474 or email [email protected] to register.

• Friday, June 6: North Shore Seniors’ Health Expo | West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 9am to 3:30pm: Exhibitors, speakers and researchers focusing on cognitive, physical, social, financial and nutritional well-being for seniors. It’s free! [More Info]

Live Music, Dancing & Pub Quizzes

Thursday, May 29

• 🎶 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 | Music Bingo | 1385 Main Street, North Van | 8pm - 10pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-988-1900 [More Info]

Friday, May 30

• 🎶 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 with Steven Marriott | 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 with Bad Influence | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 9pm to 12am [More Info]

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

• 🪩 West Van Legion | Karaoke Night | 580 18th Street, West Vancouver | 7:30pm [More Info]

• 🎸 Squarerigger Pub | Live Music with Brice Talbish Band | #150 - 1425 Marine Drive West Van | 7:30pm | First Come, First Serve - No Reservations [More Info]

Saturday, May 31

• 🎶 Isetta Cafe Bistro | 3rd Anniversary Open House and Live Music with JIMI | 4360 Marine Drive, West Van | 7pm to 10pm |

• 🎶 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 with Steve Sainas Trio | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm [More Info]

• 🎸 West Van Legion | Dance Party with DJ Gary | 580 18th St, West Van | 8pm [More Info]

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

• 🎧 Seymours Pub | DJ Dance Party | 720 Old Lillooet Road North Vancouver, BC V7J 2H5 | 10pm to 2am [More Info]

• 🎸 Lynn Valley Legion | Spring Fling Dance Party | 1630 Lynn Valley Road, North Van | 7pm [More Info]

Sunday, June 1

• 🎹 Wildeye Brewing | Sunset Piano Sessions with Austin Leitch | 1385 Main Street, North Van | 3pm to 6pm [More Info]

Monday, June 2

• 🃏 Sailor Hagar’s | Full House Poker | 86 Semisch St, North Van | 6:30pm | Game starts at 6:30pm, Registration at 6:15pm [More Info]

Tuesday, June 3

• 🧠 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, June 4

• NEW: Village Taphouse | Live Music Every Wednesday | 900 Main Street, Park Royal Village | 7pm

• 🃏 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]

• House of Pandemonium (Née: House of Funk) | Music Bingo | 7pm: Reservations recommended: Call 604-770-3676 [More Info]

• 🧠 Wildeye Brewing | Trivia Night | 1385 Main Street, North Van | 8pm - 10pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-988-1900 [More Info]

• 🎸 Lynn Valley Legion | Naughty and Nice Hits Bingo | 1630 Lynn Valley Road, North Van | 7pm [More Info]

Current Exhibitions on the North Shore

• LAST CALL: 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]

• LAST CALL: On Until June 1 | Echoes of Memory: Featuring a Crow a Day | MONOVA: Stories of aging, memory loss & dementia. [More Info]

• LAST CALL: 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]

• LAST CALL: 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]

• LAST CALL: 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]

• NEW: On Until June 27 | Legacy In Stone: Three Contemporary Expressions | Inuit Gallery of Vancouver: An extraordinary gathering of more than thirty museum-quality sculptures that collectively offer an unparalleled highlight of the past seven decades of Inuit artistic excellence. [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]

• On Until 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]

• On Until 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]

  • Saturday, May 31: 2025 Opening Celebration at 1pm [RSVP]

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