🍋 West Coast Modern Week, Lemon Projects & Orcas: Plus 50+ Things to Do on the North Shore this Week

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Free Bags & Vendor Discounts: This Wednesday at the Market at the Quay

Stop by Lonsdale Quay for Coast Valley Markets' Market at the Quay on Wednesday, July 9th to get a free shopping bag filled with exclusive, season-long discounts from some of the market's vendors.

The first 50 customers (purchase required) will get a free shopping bag filled with a seasonal discount flyer featuring exclusive discounts from many of the market’s vendors. Only available for the first 50 purchasers and while supplies last, so don’t dawdle; one bag per customer. Market runs from 3pm to 7pm.

*Presented by Coast Valley Markets

🧐 Check In: Are You on Team Brief or Team Comprehensive?

Since we launched this newsletter, we’ve wrestled with brief vs comprehensive. Normally we send the full buffet, but this week we’re testing the snack-size version, and we want to know what you think.

• 👍 The good news? Gmail won’t chop this one off.

• 👎 The trade-off? There are lots of events, updates, sections, and links that had to be axed from this week.

We dropped a poll at the end of today’s newsletter, and would love to know what you think. Are you on Team Brief or Team Comprehensive?

🍋 Now Booking: La Lemon Italian Collection

Edgemont Village Art Studio has a new series of DIY dishware coming up: La Lemon Italian-inspired. 7 fresh stoneware clay projects to choose from, running August through September. Bookings are now open; ages 16+. [More Info]

🏗️ West Coast Modern Week (July 8 to 13)

North Shore design lovers take heed: West Coast Modern Week is here. An annual celebration of the distinct architectural style, there are talks, tours, parties, and a tour of architecturally-significant homes in West Van. Find all the events here.

🐳 Southern Resident Killer Whales (Friday and Saturday)

This weekend, Parks Canada’s Southern Resident Killer Whale Outreach Team will be in West Van. Stop by for free, all-ages activities, and learn more about how you can help protect these iconic mammals.

• Friday from 10am to 3pm at Horseshoe Bay Park (near the public dock). [More Info] [Pro tip: stop by Goldie’s Donuts while there]

• Saturday from 10am to 3pm at Ambleside [More Info]

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

Stuff For Kids & Families

Thursday, July 3

• Hot Summer Nights | Ray Perrault Park | 6:30pm to 8pm: The Fire Department will set up a ladder truck and engine to spray water for kids to play in (and get soaked from). [More Info]

• LEGO Build-a-Thon (Ages 5 to 12) | Parkgate Library | 3pm to 5pm: Drop-in.

Friday, July 4

• Summer Movie Matinee: Babe | North Van City Library | 2:30pm to 4pm: Bring your own cushions, mats or blankets, or use one of the Library’s chairs.

Saturday, July 5

• Build with Lego and Keva (Grades 1 to 4) | North Van City Library | 10am to 12pm: Drop in.

• Kids First | The Polygon (Ages 5 to 12) | 10am or 12pm: Create an art project based on the Gallery’s current exhibits. RSVP required. [More Info]

• Clay Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio:

  • Teddy Bear Picnic (Oven Bake Clay) | 1:30pm: Make up to two bears having a picnic [More Info]

  • Fairy Mushroom Jar (Oven Bake Clay) | 2:45pm: Whimsical mushroom jar with lid [More Info]

  • Scalloped Heart Dish (Stoneware Clay) | 4:30pm: Create a heart-shaped dish with scalloped edges, and return to glaze/colour it. [More Info]

Sunday, July 6

• Create & Connect Lego Transit | MONOVA | 11am to 2pm: Explore public transportation through LEGO. [Pay-What-You-Can]

• Kids First | The Polygon (Ages 5 to 12) | 10am or 12pm: Create an art project based on the Gallery’s current exhibits. RSVP required. [More Info]

Monday, July 7

• Bollywood in the Park Dance Workshop | Ray Perrault Park | 6pm to 7pm: Family-friendly all-ages dance lesson with Bollywood dance instructor Rohan D’Silva. [Register for Free]

Wednesday, July 9

• Craft Extravaganza (Ages 5 to 8) | North Van City Library | 1:30pm to 2:30pm: Design an under-the-sea aquarium window craft. Drop in. [More Info]

Stuff For Adults

Thursday, July 3

• Live & Local Free Outdoor Concert: The Still Creek Band | Lion’s Gate Village | 7pm to 9pm

• Deckchair Cinema: Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars | The Polygon | 7pm (Concession Open) / 9:15pm (Film Starts): Al fresco film screening. Admission by donation. [More Info]

• First Thursday Art Walk | West Van Memorial Library | 6pm to 8pm: Self-guided tour of Ambleside and Dundarave’s local galleries and public art. [More Info]

• Meet Your MLA Lynne Block | Capilano Library | 6:30pm to 7:30pm: Join West Van-Capilano MLA for an informal chat [More Info]

Friday, July 4

• Live & Local Free Outdoor Concert: The Vanrays | Panorama Park | 7pm to 9pm

• Sip and Paint: Foxtrot | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Paint a fox in a flower field. BYOB to sip on. 19+. [More Info]

• Shipyards Night Market | Ship Yards | 3pm to 10pm:

  • Music Lineup: Luc Lemans, Melanie Dekker, Bitterly Divine, and Mark Hoeppner

  • Food Truck Lineup: Taco Nori, Veg Out, Beaver Tails, Grub Truck, Babas House, Bao Buns, Cheez Squared, Poncho’s Tacos, Roasted Revolution, Life is Sweet Confections, Tacoland, Chai Wagon, Island Husk Bar, and Gary’s Kettle Corn.

• Steamworks Food Truck | Cork It Wine Making (1427 Crown St) | 5pm to 9pm

Saturday, July 5

• Cayla Brooke Quartet | Silk Purse Arts Centre | 7:30pm to 9:30pm [More Info]

• Lynn Headwaters Hike: Hanes Valley (Hard) | Kilmer Park (Meeting) | 7am to 5pm: Organized by North Van Hiking Meetup group. Read all requirements before committing and then join/RSVP on Meetup. [More Info]

• Candle in a Jar Workshop | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm to 8:30pm: Create candles in glass jars, adding gravel, sand and seashell decorations. [More Info]

• International Cooking Lesson: Chinese | Mollie Nye House | 5pm to 7:30pm: Learn to make smashed cucumber salad; vegetarian spring rolls; mapo tofu; sticky rice; mango chia pudding; and, jujube and goji berry tea. [Register]

• Deluxe Scavenger Hunt | Club Fat Ass | 2pm to 6pm: 3 different routes in the Grand Boulevard area, including an option for kids. Must be a member of Club Fat Ass to participate. [Event Info]

• Infrared and Magnesium Sound Bath by Mila Earth | West Van Location (Details Upon Booking) | 7pm to 8:30pm: A cozy session blending magnesium therapy, sound healing, infrared light, and more. [More Info]

• Scalloped Heart Dish Workshop (Stoneware Clay) | Edgemont Village Art Studio | 4:30pm: Create a heart-shaped dish with scalloped edges, and return to glaze/colour it. [More Info]

Sunday, July 6

• Fragrant Garden Planter Workshop | Gardenworks | 11am: Plant a bowl full of fragrant plants such as lavender and scented geranium. [More Info]

Monday, July 7

• Bollywood in the Park Dance Workshop | Ray Perrault Park | 6pm to 7pm: All ages dance lesson with Bollywood dance instructor Rohan D’Silva. [Register for Free]

Tuesday, July 8

• Lunchtime Live Free Outdoor Concert with JD Miner | North Van City Civic Plaza | 12pm to 1:30pm 

• Lululemon Summer Yoga Series Free Class | Burrard Dry Dock Pier (15 Wallace Mews) | 6:30pm to 7:30pm: BYO mat and water bottle. Registration required. [More Info]

Wednesday, July 9

• Facets of Modernism Walking Tour | Meeting Spot: West Van Seniors Activity Centre South Entrance | 10:30am AND 10:45am: Learn about the vibrant and potentially endangered Mid-Century Modern buildings in Ambleside. [More Info]

• Local Authors Showcase | North Vancouver City Library | 7pm to 8:30pm: Established and emerging local writers showcase their recent work [More Info]

• John Patkau: Material Operations (Talk) | The Polygon | 7pm to 9pm: Canadian architect John Patkau speaks about creating architecture and design using an unconventional approach to materials. [More Info]

• Ay Mamacita Food Truck | Cork It Wine Making (1427 Crown St) | 5pm to 9pm: Tacos and protein bowls, plus a margarita if you stop into Sons of Vancouver (next door).

Events for Seniors

• Friday, July 4 | Over 50s Social Group: Coffee and Chat | Perfecto Cafe | 2pm: Become a member of the Over 50s Social Group on Meetup to RSVP and attend. [More Info]

• Tuesday, July 8 | Seniors on the Move | Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre | 10am to 11:30am: Learn about using alternative forms of transportation such as public transit, shuttle services, or volunteer driving programs. Pre-register for free by calling 604-980-2474.

• Tuesday, July 8 | Seniors Gathering: Author talk with Elspeth Bradbury | North Van City Library | 10am to 11:30am: Gather with fellow seniors at the library, share stories and enjoy light refreshments. [More Info]

• Tuesday, July 8 | Musical Summer - Sing Along with the Londoners | West Van Seniors’ Activity Centre | 1:15pm to 3pm: Sing Canadian favourites with your friends, family, and the Londoners! [More Info]

• July 9 | Dinner en Blanc | West Van Seniors Activity Centre Garden Side Cafe | 4pm to 7pm: Dress in your finest white attire and enjoy a three-course meal. Live classical music, soft entertainment, white-themed décor, and candlelit ambiance. Call 604-925-7280 to register. $45.

🎸 Live Music, DJs, Dancing & Pub Quizzes

Thursday, July 3

• [NEW] Copperpenny Distillery | Live Music in the Lounge with JIMI | 7pm to 10pm

• Black Kettle Brewing | Cocktail Nights with DJ Kyprios and Guests | 5pm to 8pm

• Eagles Club Lounge | Open Mic Music Jam | 8pm to 11pm

• West Van Legion | Full House Poker | Game starts at 6:30pm, Registration at 6pm

Friday, July 4

• [New] Cypress Mountain | DJ Matti | Crazy Raven Patio | 4:30pm to 7:30pm

• Wildeye Brewing | Sugarfungus | 7pm to 10pm

• Eagles Club Lounge | Ira Stevens Band | 9pm

• Squarerigger Pub | Bad Influence | 8pm

• West Van Legion | Made in Canada Bingo | 7pm

• Liberty Kitchen | DJ Every Friday | 8pm Until Late

• Pemberton Pub | Live Music Every Friday | 7:30ish to 8ish start

Saturday, July 5

• [NEW] Cypress Mountain | Summer Social Sets with Avery Sloane | Crazy Raven Patio | 4pm to 7pm

• Wildeye Brewing | Vintage Connection | 7pm to 10pm

• Eagles Club Lounge | The New Marauderz | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm

• West Van Legion | Dance Party with DJ Gary Richards | 8pm

• Squarerigger Pub | Karaoke | 7:30pm

• Seymours Pub | DJ Dance Party | 10pm to 2am

• Browns Social House Lower Lonsdale | DJ Every Saturday | 8pm Until Late 

• Liberty Kitchen | DJ Every Saturday | 8pm Until Late

Sunday, July 6

• Wildeye Brewing | Sunset Piano Sessions with Austin Leitch | 3pm to 6pm

Monday, July 7

• Sailor Hagar’s | Full House Poker | Game starts at 6:30pm, Registration at 6:15pm

Tuesday, July 8

• Wildeye Brewing | Kaboom Atomic Trivia Night | 8pm to 10pm

Wednesday, July 9

• Village Taphouse | Live Music Every Wednesday | 7pm

• Pemberton Station Pub | Full House Poker | Game starts at 6:30pm, Registration at 6:15pm

• Eagles Club Lounge | Karaoke Wednesdays | 7pm to 11pm

🖼️ Current Exhibitions on the North Shore

• SPECTRUM 100 | Silk Purse Arts Centre | 6pm to 8pm: Established and emerging local artists.

• Emerging Artists 2025 | Inuit Gallery of Vancouver: Artwork by emerging artists from the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art.

• Through the Garden Gates | North Van Arts at CityScape Community ArtSpace: 2D and 3D floral and botanical artwork. Wed. to Sat. only.

• Patkau Architects: Matter Made Material | West Van Art Museum: The work of Canadian architecture and design practice, Patkau Architects.

• Star Witnesses | Polygon Gallery: Observations of the cosmos bring new understandings of exploratory and migratory movements on Planet Earth.

• I Got Us the Moon | Polygon Gallery: 280 individual prints tiled together to form an atlas of the moon. By Alejandro A. Barbosa.

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