🍦 Gelato Pops, Free Bike Tune-Ups & Sound of Music Sing-Along: Plus 50+ Things to Do on the North Shore this Week

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🐕 Have a Dog? Let’s Have a Dog Meetup!

A while back, we asked if you had a dog, and nearly 60% of you said ruff, yes! So this one’s for the pup parents.

Bob the Dog (the actual dog, along with his human) is hosting a casual meetup for North Shore dog lovers and their four-legged sidekicks. Expect wagging tails, belly rubs, and good times.

When & Where: Tuesday, June 17th from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Princess Park Dog Field.

Even better? Bob will be personally selecting some of his favourite treats to bring along as samples, so your 4-legged fam can snack on some sustainable, locally-made, only-good-ingredient treats while the two legged among us can chat with other dog lovers on the North Shore.

Whether you want to meet new friends, have a chat while your pup gets their evening zoomies out, or let your very good boy test out treats that support their health, everyone’s a winner.

RSVP here!

*Presented by Bob the Dog

🍏 Swipe Right on Us: Fun-Loving Newsletter Seeks Nutritionist for a Fun Collab

We’re a community-focused newsletter with a healthy appetite for local content. You’re a registered nutritionist or dietitian who wants to get your name out into the community.

If that sounds like you (and you have a bit of time for a fun idea), slide into our DMs or shoot us an email. We have an idea and we’d love to cook something up together as a collaboration.

🍻 North Shore Brewery Print: We Have a Few Left (and Can Deliver on the North Shore in Time for Father’s Day)

For those of you who are new here, we made a thing: 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 is printed locally. Perfect for showcasing a little North Shore pride in your kitchen, bathroom, or over your bar fridge. We have a few extra prints on-hand, making it a great option for Father’s Day if you haven’t planned anything yet.

😋 Good to Grow: BC Food Brands to Try (Plus a Giveaway!)

Last week, we hit up the From the Ground Up food show, a delicious showcase of homegrown BC food and beverage brands you can find in grocery stores. In the name of very important research, we sampled ice cream bars, bougie sodas, dumplings, hot sauce, coffee, a sleepy beverage, and more, and can confidently confirm: BC's got it going on.

If eating well AND supporting local are on your list this season, here are 11 made-in-BC brands to try this summer - most of which you can buy in grocery stores on the North Shore.

👉 Bonus: We're giving away a prize pack consisting of some of the brands from the show. Scroll down to enter.

• Dicky’s Dumps: Insanely good Chinese dumplings (and brand name), handmade in Vancouver, and found in the freezer section. Chicken and ginger was our fav. Find them at Stong’s, Foxy Farm Market, and Windsor Meats in the freezer section.

• Whisked Away: Decadent, ganache filled cookies, including both vegan and non-vegan versions. This is a super small business run by Catherine, and she’'ll be at the Shipyards Night Market this week (Friday, June 13) if you want to try her cookies.

• Ideally Beverage: Ideally makes Canada’s first “bedtime beverage” - a lightly carbonated, lavender, chamomile and citrus blend with a natural blend of magnesium and L-theanine to help you Zzzzzzz. Often at the Shipyards night market, so keep an eye out.

• Hazel’s Ice Cream: Hand-dipped ice cream bars made in Victoria. Find them at some Safeways (Parkgate and Westview), Fresh St. Market West Van, Thrifty’s (Edgemont and Marine Drive), and Stong’s. Their coffee toffee and orange float flavours are gluten free.

• Tocha Foods: Tocha makes hot sauce that doesn’t scorch your taste buds, with 3 varieties to choose from: original, yuzu, and verde. Find them at Stong’s and both Makers locations (Park Royal and Shipyards) or buy online.

• Say it Ain’t Soda: These were another personal favourite from the show. Like an elevated Bubly with more flavour, and made from 100% real fruit and botanicals. Find them at Choices Market, Fresh Street Market Esplanade, IGA West Van (Marine Drive), and Stong’s.

• Maureen Simon Foods: Bringing traditional Caribbean flavours to BC through sauces, with Jamaican patties coming to the freezer section soon. Fun fact: Maureen started Caribbean Days in North Van, but unfortunately had to move it to Coquitlam in 2020. Find it at Save-On, Stongs, and Choices.

• Tofino Hot Sauce Company: Hot sauces and spice blends that bring some heat: Lime & Cilantro (Mild), Mango & Turmeric (Medium), and Hibiscus & Tamarind (Hot). Buy at Savary Island Pie Company.

• Level Ground Coffee Roasters: Small batch roasters based in Victoria. They purchase beans from small, family-owned farms who sell through co-ops. Find them pretty much everywhere….

• Canadian Wise Foods: Spice blends and meat marinades to cook quick, quality Indian meals at home. Buy at IGA.

• Meru Chocolates: Hand-crafted, made-in-Vancouver chocolate bars with natural ingredients. Vegan and gluten-friendly. Buy online only.

Enter to Win a Variety Pack from this Year’s From the Ground Up Show. Here’s how to enter:

• Follow @northshorenow on Instagram

• Follow @fromthegroundup_show on Instagram

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

Giveaway Terms and Conditions: Winners chosen on Monday, June 16 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, Good to Grow, or From the Ground Up and its participants.

🍴 Upcoming Food & Bev Events to Check Out:

• 🌮 Every Wednesday | Ay Mamacita Food Truck is in North Van: Love food trucks, but don’t want to wait until the Shipyards night market? The Ay Mamacita truck is now parked at Cork It Wine Making (1427 Crown Street) every Wednesday from 4pm to 9pm. Grab some tacos from the food truck and a margarita from Sons of Vancouver next door. Same time, same spot, every Wednesday.

• 🚵 Every Friday | Aprés Bike on Grouse Mountain: Grouse is bringing aprés energy to the summer. Aprés Bike takes place every Friday from 11am to 8pm. Happy hour runs 5pm to 6pm with $5 beers, and there’s live music from 5pm to 8pm.

• 🥩 This Weekend (Friday to Sunday) | Father’s Day Specials at Pier7: Weekend features for Father’s Day include 16oz Ribeye steak and lobster, Char Siu tender ribs, and skillet roasted chicken, in addition to their regular menu (seafood tower, anyone?).

• 🥃 Saturday, June 14 | Pour Decisions with Dad: Glen Moray Scotch: Taste a selection of the finest whiskies from this iconic Speyside distillery. Sorry, no bagpipes. [Tickets]

• 🥤 Saturday, June 14 | Elixir Brewing Pop-Up: Stop by the Quay from 11am to 6pm to sample Elixir’s organic, probiotic, non-alcoholic ginger beer. Low sugar and healthy. [More Info]

• 🍸 Saturday, June 14 | Cheer by the Pier (Formerly: Beer by the Pier): Handcrafted cocktails, refreshing mocktails, local craft beer, and fine wine, along with delicious food, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and music. Have a great night out at the Shipyards and raise funds for vulnerable children and youth on the North Shore. [More Info]

• ☕ Sunday, June 15 | Perfecto Sessions: New kid on the block Perfecto Cafe wants you to kick off your Sundays the right way: live house music, coffee, pastries, and gelato. Live music by Arteez Zoel from 9am to noon. [More Info] and [RSVP]

• 🦪 Sunday, June 15 | Fanny Bay Oyster Pop-Up at Copperpenny: 3 varieties of oyster, which you can pair with a gin cocktail. Reservations recommended. Go early to avoid disappointment; event runs from 2pm to 7pm. [More Info]

• 🍻 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]

• 🍻 Saturday, June 21: Meet the Maker - Aizu Homare Sake: One of Japan’s most awarded sake breweries is visiting the North Shore. Spend an evening with their president while tasting their fruit-infused sake. [Tickets]

• 🥂 Friday, June 27 | A Premium Tour of France’s Iconic Whites: Taste premium French whites from regions such as Chablis, Champagne, Sancerre, Bordeaux, and the Rhône Valley. [More Info]

🍔 Burger Smash Off: Round Two

Black Kettle is back with Round 2 of their June & July Burger Smash-Off. Every week, two new burgers go head-to-head, and your taste buds call the winner.

This week (June 8 to 14), you’re judging Double Trouble vs Ooot & Aboot. Grab a burger (or both), cast your vote, and help crown the champ.

When you’re there, pull a Where’s Waldo and find the North Shore Brewery Print on the walls.

🍦 Limited Editions

• Life is Sweet has launched gelato pops in 8 more-ish flavours to beat the summer heat.

• Cream Pony is serving up Pink Lemonade donuts in June, inspired by the lemonade stands of their youth. Friday to Sundays only.

• Isetta’s newest limited edition burger is here: The Fat Boy (from Winnipeg). It consists of a toasted sesame bun, 2 smash patties, Canadian cheese, mayo, mustard, l.t.o.p., and a ladle of Fat Boy chilli.

• Beere has launched Marshmallows are for Team Players, a mango marshmallow sour. Fruity, tropical, delicious.

🍌 Winner, Winner, Big Banana Brown for Dinner

Shaketown snatched a big win in the 2025 World Beer Cup for their Big Banana Brown Dunkelweizen, winning Silver in the South German-Style Dunkel Weizen category. They’re one of only 9 Canadian breweries to win, and the only North Shore brewery. Leave a comment on their Instagram to say “Yay!” and then stop in to drink some World Cup calibre beer.

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

🚲 Free Bike Tune Ups!

Stop by for a coffee at United Strangers on Saturday (8am to 4pm) and get a free bike tune up courtesy of Shimano. Tune-ups are first come, first served, so get your squeaky chain there early. 2740 Mount Seymour Parkway. [More Info]

🥳 Festivals this Weekend

In addition to the Friday night market, there are 2 festivals at the Shipyards this weekend:

• Ceilidh at the Shipyards is on Saturday from 2pm to 6pm. Live performances by youth ensembles and special guests 604Bhangra, called ceilidh dancing for all ages (no experience needed), food from Bali Bites, Shameless Buns, Burgerholic & Kona Ice, artisan market stalls, and a beer garden hosted by North Point. [More Info]

• The Turkic Festival is on Sunday from 12pm to 8pm. Learn about and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and beyond, with music, dance, food, and art. [More Info]

🎺 Jazz Season on the North Shore

Jazz season has arrived on the North Shore, with the Silk Purse Jazz Wave concert series on now until July 24, and the Vancouver International Jazz Festival running June 20 to July 1.

Silk Purse’s shows are selling out quickly. June 14, June 21, and July 12 concerts are sold out, but tickets are still available for the others. Check the schedule here.

👩‍🌾 Market Reminders

• 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: Shop from local makers and artisans. Free admission and pet friendly [More Info]

• Saturdays from 10am to 1pm | Community Farmers Market | Loutet Farm: The local-est 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]

• 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]

💪 Featured* Class - Stiff Guys Mobility & Strength Class for Men

Whether you’re tight from sitting, training, or just life, this class is designed to meet you where you’re at. It’s a class for men who want to feel better in their bodies without needing to be flexible to get started. Mobility, strength, and breathwork will help you move with more ease and less tension. [More Info]

*Have a business, camp, daycare, class or something else cool you want featured? Hit reply for advertising options.

Note: all event 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.

Stuff For Kids & Family

There’s less stuff going on for kids this weekend - probably a combination of nice weather and the end of the school year. If you feel like a bit of a day trip on the weekend, the Outdoor Experience at Aldergrove Community Centre (aka: Otter Co-Op) is open, and has a wave pool, lazy river, waterslides and spray park. You need to book in advance, and it’s $10 per person. Another option is Mundy Park Pool in Coquitlam: it’s got a pool, a lazy river, and a climbing wall that stretches out of the pool. Advanced registration is recommended. New Brighton and Second Beach outdoor pools are also open now. You can book here. The outdoor pool in Kits is scheduled to open June 21.

Friday, June 13

• 🎨 Mandala Painting Event (Ages 12+) | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 9pm: Create a mandala plate, tile or mug. [More Info]

• 🌀 Pottery Clay Wheel Workshop Adult & Family (Ages 8+) | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 3:30pm: Beginner-friendly clay wheel workshop. Throw up to 2 bowls, and return for a second visit to glaze/colour. [More Info]

Saturday, June 14

• ⛰️ Movie Singalong: The Sound of Music (Ages 8+) | Presentation House | 2pm to 7pm: A screening of the 1965 classic movie. Come decked out in your finest Sound of Music-inspired ensemble for the pre-movie costume contest (no military costumes, please). [More Info]

• 🗣️ Gather Mixchoir Kid Choir | St Andrew’s United Church | 3pm to 4:30pm: An afternoon concert featuring the adult choir and kids choir. [More Info]

• 👨 UV Resin Fathers Day Workshop (6+) | The Silk Purse Art Centre | 3pm to 4:30pm: Learn how to make UV resin art and create custom keychains, cufflinks, or pendants for dad. [More Info]

• 🎨 Explore & Create Saturday Art Program | The Gordon Smith Gallery | 1pm to 3pm: Drop-in art activities for families with kids ages 5 to 12, inspired by the current exhibition. [More Info]

• 🎨 Expressionist Layers Acrylic Painting Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 5pm: Channel your inner expressionist in this colourful abstract painting workshop. This one looks like it will be lots of fun! [More Info]

Upcoming Events & Activities for Kids

• 🌲 Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre’s family programs typically sell out, but they have some upcoming availability for summer. Discovery Days events are good for families with kids ages 3 to 8. Forest Explorers events are good for kids ages 2 to 5. Find and register for all the available dates here.

  • July 5 and July 19 | Discovery Days - Peek in a Creek: Head to the creek, spot frogs, dipper birds, or insects, and learn about the creatures that make up a healthy stream.

  • July 15 | Forest Explorers - Nature Art: Get ready to make bug houses, try your hand at leaf rubbing, and create a craft out of items found in nature.

  • August 9 and 16 | Discovery Days - Micro Worlds: Hiding under our feet is a tiny ecosystem of insects, fungi, and other creatures waiting to be discovered. Uncover some of the smallest creatures living in Lynn Canyon, then magnify them on the projector.

  • August 12 | Forest Explorers - Shady Days: Discover ways our forest friends stay cool in the heat of summer. Why are leaves wide or narrow? How do trees create their own climate? Make sun-shade fans to take home and help stay cool.

Stuff For Adults

All Weekend

• 💐 Arts in the Garden 2025 | Saturday and Sunday | Multiple Locations | 11am to 5pm: Explore 10 stunning garden locations across the North Shore, with 28 visual artists and 40 musicians and performers spread across the gardens. Discover artwork, take part in hands-on workshops, and enjoy performances. All-access passes are $20, or you can pay $5 per private garden for entry (there are 5). See garden locations and performance schedules here and buy your all-access pass here. If you pay per garden, it’s cash only at the entrance.

• 🌿 Master Gardeners Free Q&A | Saturday and Sunday | Gardenworks | 11am to 3pm: Need to figure out the perfect companion plant for your basil? Wondering why your watercress is covered in caterpillars (this happened to us this week). Stop in and ask the Master Gardeners all your questions for a successful season. No registration needed - just drop in. [More Info]

Thursday, June 12

• 🚲 NSMBA 2025 Women’s Dig Series Wrap Party | North Point Brewing | 7pm: Connect with other women volunteers of the North Shore Mountain Bike Association and the mountain biking community more broadly. No need to RSVP, just stop by for a beverage. First drink is on Valahalla Pure Outfitters. Open to all Women+ (transgender, non-binary, and gender fluid folks welcome). [More Info]

• 🚲 Steed Cycles x Shore Sirens Workshop #3: On-Trail Fixes | Steed Cycles | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Learn preventative and corrective ways to handle a mechanical issue while out on the trails. [More Info]

• 📽️ Film screening: Ninan Auassat: We, the Children | North Van City Library | 2pm to 3:45pm: Told entirely from a child’s perspective, the film is a powerful and immersive documentary that takes us deep into the world of Indigenous youth, capturing the stories of children from the Atikamekw, Eeyou Cree and Innu Nations over a period of more than six years. [More Info]

• 🔊 Infrared and Magnesium Sound Bath by Mila Earth | West Van Location (Details 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. [More Info]

Friday, June 13

• 🎡 Shipyards Night Market | Ship Yards | 3pm to 10pm: Live music, a beer garden, food trucks and market stalls. [More Info]

  • Main Stage Music Lineup: Blake Havard (5pm to 6pm) and Iconix Band (7pm to 10pm)

  • Cates Deck Music Lineup: Jason Lane Acoustic Duo and Chantal Marie (5pm to 10pm)

  • This Week’s Food Truck Lineup: Mad Greek, Tornado Potato, Odd Burger, Mr. Pretzels, Grub Truck, Tochi, STACKERS, Truckin’ BBQ, Roasted Revolution, Life is Sweet Confections, Tacoland, J’s Disco Dogs, Chai Wagon, Island Husk Bar, and Gary’s Kettle Corn.

• 🌀 Pottery Clay Wheel Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 3:30pm: Beginner-friendly clay wheel workshop. Throw up to 2 bowls, and return for a second visit to glaze/colour. [More Info]

• 🛍️ Sip & Shop & Sound Bath | Mila Earth | West Van Location (Location Provided Upon Booking) | 5:30pm to 8pm: A free mini sound bath and up to 50% off damaged-label stock. Snacks, socializing, and savings on magnesium oils and creams [More Info]

• 🎨 Mandala Painting Event | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 9pm: Create a mandala plate, tile or mug. [More Info]

Saturday, June 14

• 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇮🇪 Ceilidh at the Shipyards | Shipyards | 2pm to 6pm: Live performances, ceilidh dancing, food trucks, market stalls and a beer garden. [More Info]

• ⛰️ Movie Singalong: The Sound of Music (Ages 8+) | Presentation House | 2pm to 7pm: A special screening of the 1965 classic movie. Come decked out in your finest Sound of Music-inspired ensemble for our pre-movie costume contest (no military costumes, please). [More Info]

• 🐻 Parks Canada Animal Aware | West Van Library | 2pm to 3pm: Learn how to view wildlife safely in their natural habitat while keeping a respectful distance.[More Info]

• 🏕️ Parks Canada Trip Planning 101 | All Ages | West Van Library | 3:30pm to 4:30pm: Discover how enjoyable camping can be. Topics include camping basics, how to plan your trip, what to bring, camp cooking, and wildlife safety. [More Info]

• 🚲 Tune Ups & Coffee | United Strangers | 8am to 4pm: Free bike tune ups at United Strangers - first come, first serve. [More Info]

• 🗣️ Gather Mixchoir Kid Choir | St Andrew’s United Church | 3pm to 4:30pm: Enjoy an afternoon concert featuring both our Adult Choir and our Kids Choir.[More Info]

• 📸 Sketching, Photography and the Power of Story | Ferry Building Gallery | 4pm to 5:30pm: Join local artist Ian Cunliffe of Sketchy West Vancouver for a lively illustrated lecture as he shares stories of his travels, sketching process, and photographic encounters with the natural world. [More Info]

• 🎨 Sip and Paint: Loose on the Dunes | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Paint a beautiful shoreline scene featuring your dog. BYOB and 19+ [More Info]

• 🎨 Painting and Clay Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio:

  • 🎨 Colour Master Mug Stoneware Clay Workshop | 1:45pm: Build a mug out of stoneware clay, and return to glaze it as the most colourful mug your imagination can muster. [More Info]

  • 🌈 Plant a Rainbow Stoneware Clay Plant Pot Workshop | 3:30pm: Create a charming rainbow plant pot using stoneware clay. Return for a second visit to glaze/colour it. [More Info]

  • 🖌️ Expressionist Layers Acrylic Painting Workshop | 5pm: Channel your inner expressionist in this fun and colourful abstract painting workshop! [More Info]

Sunday, June 15

• 😹 Father’s Day Comedy Classic | Presentation House | 7pm: A fresh lineup of Canada’s best comedians for Father’s Day, including Syd Bosel; Jacob Samuel; Sharon Mahoney; Patrick Maliha; and Jon Endo. 19+. [Tickets]

• 🇹🇷 Turkic Festival | The Shipyards | 12pm to 8pm: Celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Turkic nations. Music, dance, food, and art from across the Turkic world, including Turkey, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and beyond. [More Info]

• 🦤 Creating Bird-Friendly Gardens with Penny Nelson | West Van Memorial Library | 1pm to 2pm: Learn to make our homes and yards safer for birds and create bird-friendly gardens that provide habitat. [More Info]

• 🎨 Painting and Clay Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio:

  • 🎨 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]

  • ☕ Natureware Mug Stoneware Clay Workshop | 3:15pm: Create your own Natureware mug from stoneware clay and press fresh or dried flowers to press into the design.[More Info]

  • 🐸 Froggie Jar Stoneware Clay Workshop | 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]

  • 🌈 Plant a Rainbow Stoneware Clay Plant Pot Workshop | 5pm: Create a charming rainbow plant pot using stoneware clay. Return for a second visit to glaze/colour it. [More Info]

Monday, June 16

• 🧡 Les Filles du Roi Film Screening | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 1:30pm: The powerful story of a young girl, Kateri, and her brother, Jean-Baptiste, whose lives are disrupted upon the arrival of les filles du roi in New France (Montreal) in 1665. Mohawk, French and English journeys collide, setting the stage for the Canada we know today. A special presentation in recognition and celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day. [More Info]

Wednesday, June 18

• 🌮 Ay Mamacita Food Truck | Cork It Wine Making (1427 Crown Street) | 4pm to 9pm: Grab some tacos from the food truck, and then a margarita from Sons of Vancouver, next door. Same time, same spot, every Wednesday.

• 🧡 Threads of a Tail: The Story of a Coast Salish Woolly Dog | West Van Library | 6pm to 7:30pm: 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. Co-Authors Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa, Chief Janice George, and Senaqwila Wyss will discuss the book and the story. [More Info]

• 🧡 Sugarcane | Kay Meek Arts Centre | 7pm: An epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning, Sugarcane focusses on a BC Residential School at St. Joseph's Mission in Williams Lake, near the Sugarcane reserve. Set amidst the ongoing investigation into the revealed residential school genocide, the film explores a community searching for the truth to break the cycles of intergenerational trauma and finding the strength to persevere. [More Info]

• 🌀 Pottery Clay Wheel Workshop | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 3:30pm: Beginner-friendly clay wheel workshop. Throw up to 2 bowls, and return for a second visit to glaze/colour. [More Info]

Coming Up

• 💅 Thursday, June 19 | Come As You Are: Drag Comedy Show | North Point Brewing | Doors at 7pm: A bold, hilarious, and unapologetically queer night of stand-up comedy and drag performance, where everyone’s welcome, and nothing is off-limits. [Tickets]

🫶 Events for Seniors

This Week

• Thursday, June 12 | Timeless Tales | MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver | 10am to 12pm: Enjoy tea, treats, and company as you share stories, reminisce about the past, and explore fascinating exhibits or archival records with other seniors. [More Info]

• Saturday, June 14 | Best Foot Forward Foot Care Clinic | West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 8:30am to 3:30pm: A foot care nurse will offer foot care assessments and care, as well as education and recommendations. To book an appointment, please call 604-925-7280.

• Saturday, June 14 | A Light in the Window: Symbols of Memory | MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver | 10am to 12pm: Create your own symbol on cloth that evokes a special memory, and be part of creating a new community quilt at MONOVA. Designed for those experiencing memory loss, and carers. [More Info]

• Sunday, June 15 | Father's Day Lunch | Garden Side Café at West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 11:30am to 1:30pm: BBQ baby pork ribs, mashed potatoes, Mexican corn, dinner rolls, coleslaw, and a glass of root beer. German chocolate cake will be available at an extra charge. [More Info]

• Wednesday, June 18 | Field Trip: Sun-Yat Sen Garden & Chinese Canadian Museum | Bus Leaves from the Ferry Building Gallery | 10am to 3pm: Enjoy a guided tour of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden, the first classical Chinese or "scholars" garden built outside of China. [More Info]

🎸 Live Music, Dancing & Pub Quizzes

Thursday, June 12

• Wildeye Brewing | Line Dancing Night | 1385 Main St, North Van | 7pm to 9pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-988-1900 [More Info]

• House of Pandemonium | Open Mic Night | 350 Esplanade E #101 | Sign-up at 7pm / show starts at 7:30pm: 5 minutes to do whatever you want. Try a new skill, por show everybody that trick or song or act you’ve been working on. $5 pints on select beer. [More Info]

• 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, June 13

• 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 The Xchange | 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 T-Sha and Soul Wave | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 9pm [More Info]

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

• Queens Cross Pub | Live Music by Colm | 2989 Lonsdale Ave, North Van | 8:30pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-980-7715. [More Info]

• Sea to Sky Gondola | Mountain Music Series | 5pm to 8pm: If you feel like a drive, the Sea to Sky Gondola has live music at the summit, every Friday evening until September 12. Not a terrible way to spend a Friday evening. [More Info]

Saturday, June 14

• Roma Italian Restaurant | Live Music Every Saturday | 1352 Lonsdale, North Van | 6pm to Close | Call 604-990-9986 for reservations

• Wildeye Brewing | Live Music with Brice Tabish Band | 1385 Main St, North Van | 7pm to 10pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-988-1900 [More Info]

• Eagles Club Lounge | Live Music with Anthony P. | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm [More Info]

• West Van Legion | Live Music with The O’Tooles | 580 18th St, West Van | 8pm [More Info]

• Queens Cross Pub | 2000’s Club Hits by DJ Zing | 2989 Lonsdale Ave, North Van | 9pm | Reservations recommended: Call 604-980-7715. [More Info]

• Seymours Pub | DJ Dance Party | 720 Old Lillooet Road, North Van | 10pm to 2am | Reservations recommended: Call 604-904-8778 [More Info]

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

Sunday, June 15

• Perfecto Cafe | Perfecto Sessions Live Music and Coffee | 200 Esplanade W, North Van | 9am to 12pm: Live house music, coffee, pastries, and gelato. Live music by Arteez Zoel. [More Info] and [RSVP]

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

Monday, June 16

• 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 17

• 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 18

• 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]

• Lynn Valley Legion | 50s Hit Bingo | 1630 Lynn Valley Road, North Van | 7pm [More Info]

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

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

🖼️ Current Exhibitions on the North Shore

• NEW: On until June 29 | Midsummer Romance | Silk Purse Gallery: Painters Glenda Leznoff, Connie O’Connor & Lisa Penz's gestural & lyrical abstractions explore our romanticization of the past, place & dreams & how that influences our current reality. [More Info]

• NEW: June 14 to July 18 (Wed. to Sat. 11am to 5pm) | Through the Garden Gates | North Van Arts at CityScape Community ArtSpace: Step Through the Garden Gates and discover the hidden wonders waiting just beyond our doors - a vibrant community art garden with a mix of 2D and 3D artwork inspired by domestic floral and botanical themes. [More Info]

  • Opening Night Friday, June 13 from 6pm to 8pm

• 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 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 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]

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