What’s Happening on the North Shore: February 13 to 19, 2025

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Don’t Miss This Weekend - Kids Life Family Fun Day

Head down to The Pipe Shop this Saturday for a fun-filled Kids Life Family Fun Day event. You’ll find workshops, interactive shows, kid-friendly vendors, and entertainment for all ages.

• 10 AM – 1:30 PM: Creative activities like art, yoga, music, STEM, martial arts, and more.

• 1:30 PM – 5 PM: Live performances, including music, magicians, and clowns.

• 5 PM – 8 PM: Dance party featuring a live DJ spinning 70s classics and family-friendly remixes.

👉 Get your tickets  

Inside This Week’s Issue

Inside this week’s newsletter, you’ll find:

• The Digest

• Events for Kids and Families

• Events for Adults

• Events for Seniors

• Live Music, Dancing and Pub Quizzes

• Current Art Exhibits

• North Shore Things We Think You Should Know

🛥️ North Shore Trivia

Did you know, the Seabus hasn’t always had its current look? When the Seabus launched, the original color was quite different from what it is today. Try your hand at some North Shore trivia…

🏃 West Van Run is Almost Full

FYI, the max number of participants in the West Van run is 1,200 across both days, and they’re already at 80% full.

If you want to participate but have been procrastinating, don’t wait any longer or you could miss the chance. [Register]

If you miss out on the West Van Run, the GreenTrail is coming up in May.

🇨🇦 North Shore Now Crew Is Shopping Local

Last week we asked you if you’re planning to shop local now that the threat of tariffs is real. A whopping 88% of the North Shore Now Crew is committed to supporting local!

We want to support this however we can - if you have an idea, hit reply and tell us 💪

❤️ Super Last Minute Valentine’s Gifts You Can Buy Today

Speaking of shopping local, if you haven’t bought your love a gift yet, but want to, here are 7 ideas from North Shore businesses that you can buy today:

• 🌹 Flowers - Inky Rose Flower Truck will be parked outside Artisan Collective (121 East 1st, North Van) today (Feb 13) from 5pm to 8pm. Inky Rose sells flowers cut from their North Van garden.

• ☕ Coffee Subscription from House of Funk - Two or four specialty micro-lot coffees delivered to your door. Order today (February 13th) to set your love up with March’s curated coffee selection. [More Info]

• 🍸 Provence G&T Cocktail Kit from Copperpenny - Everything you need to make a Copperypenny signature cocktail at home. [Buy Here]

• 💗 Heart-Shaped Doughnuts from Cream Pony - On Feb. 14, all Choco Dip and Pink Pony doughnuts will be heart-shaped. If you want a lot, give them a call to pre-order. 604-770-0177

• ☕ Pureamics Ceramics always have beautiful pottery mugs on sale in Lovelarte Cafe (228 Lonsdale). If you want something specific, you can check out their online store and pick up in the shop.

• 🥩 Sebastian and Co BBQ sauce, all purpose rub, and charcoal rub can be picked up in their West Van butcher shop (2425 Marine Drive)

• 🧖‍♂️ Sauna and Cold Plunge pass from Tality Wellness. Tality has 2 North Shore locations, so be sure to choose the one you want.

Need a date night idea for Valentine’s Day? Swipe Right is a comedy show about dating at North Point Brewing. Grab tickets.

North Van vs West Van

Take a minute to tell us where you live! We want to know, so we can find the best events for you.

Events For Kids & Family: February 13 to 19

This Week

• 🚲 Lil Shredders (Riders under 7 and their caregivers) | North Shore Bike Park | Weekdays from 9am - 11am: Kids have the Pump Tracks and Street Zones to themselves. Check the NSBP calendar before going to ensure there isn’t an event conflict that day [More Info]

Friday, February 14 (Happy Valentine’s Day)

• 🧒 Lego Time (Age 4 to 12) | Lynn Valley Library | 10am - 12pm: Play, create and experiment as you choose. [More Info]

• 🏓 Youth Night Drop-In (Grades 6 to 9) | Ron Andrews Rec Centre | 8pm - 10pm: Friday night, the Ron Andrews facility is open to youth only. [More Info]

• 🚲 Youth Night (Ages 13 - 18) | North Shore Bike Park | 4pm: Riders aged 13-18 can ride for $22.99, starting at 4pm. The lights go down and the music goes up. Skateboards welcome on the Mini Ramp [More Info]

• 🛷 Friday Night Lights Tubing at Cypress Mountain (Gnarly’s Tube Park) [More Info]

Saturday, February 15

• 🪩 Kids Life Family Day Event | Pipe Shop, Shipyards | 10am - 11:30am: Workshops, interactive shows, and entertainment. [Tickets Here]

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

• 🏊‍♀️ Free Public Swim | West Van Rec Centre | 1:15pm - 2:45pm [More Info]

• 🤖 Tech for Tots (Ages 3 - 6) | North Van City Library | 11:15am - 12:15pm: Screen-free play for littles, with a variety of tech toys to choose from [More Info and Registration]
  🐶 Paws 4 Stories (Ages 6 - 12) | North Van City Library | 11am - 12pm: Hesitant readers can read to a friendly, certified therapy dog [More Info]

• Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio (Parent Participation):

  • 🐨 Aussie Mates Animals Clay Sculpture [More Info]

  • 😻 Hygge Kitties Clay Sculpture [More Info]

  • 🐻 Make a Bear Hug Pottery [More Info]

  • 👪 Make Family Ornaments from Clay [More Info]

  • 🐦 Love Bird Budgie Clay Sculpture Workshop [More Info]

Sunday, February 16

• 👹 Take Home Art Kit | Polygon Gallery | First-Come, First Served: Grab a take-home art kit from the Polygon Gallery on Sunday, and build your own creature at home. First come, first served. Suggested donation of $5 per kit.

• 🎆 Family Day Weekend Fireworks | Cypress Mountain | 7pm: Celebrate Family Day weekend at Cypress. Balloon animals and face painting in the Cypress Creek Lodge from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM all weekend long. Plus, a fantastic fireworks display on the patio on Sunday at 7:00 PM! [More Info]

• Workshops at Edgemont Village Art Studio (Parent Participation):

  • 🐻 Make a Bear Hug Pottery [More Info]

  • 👪 Make Family Ornaments from Clay [More Info]

  • 🐦 Love Bird Budgie Clay Sculpture Workshop [More Info]

Monday, February 17 (Family Day)

• 🍺 Shipyards Brewery District Family Day Crawl | Shipyards Brewery District | Noon to 9pm: Tickets are $3 and will get you $3 off your first drink at each brewery, cidery, and distillery you visit! The more you visit, the more you save! [Tickets]

• 🔊 Sound Exploration Workshop | Mila Earth (Exact Location Provided Upon Booking) | 5:30pm - 6:30pm: Learn hands-on techniques with tuning forks, bowls, and mantras. Designed for all levels, including children. [Register]

• ⛸️ Free Public Skate | West Van Rec Centre | 1:15pm - 2:45pm [More Info]

• Family Day workshops and events at North Van Rec Centres:

  • 🎨 Art Workshop (2 - 5 years) | Parkgate Rec Centre | 9 - 10am: Activity #345397 [Register]

  • 🎨 Art Workshop (7+) | Delbrook Rec Centre | 10 - 11am: Activity #00343775 [Register]

  • 🏀 Sports, Arts & Games (2 - 8 years) | Delbrook Rec Centre | 10am - 12pm: Activity #00343773 [Register]

  • 🎨 Art Workshop (7+) | Delbrook Rec Centre | 11:30 - 12:30pm: Activity #00343776 [Register]

  • 🏀 Sports, Arts & Games (2 - 8 years) | Delbrook Rec Centre | 12:30pm - 2:30pm: Activity #00343774 [Register]

  • 🎨 Art Workshop (7+) | Delbrook Rec Centre | 1 - 2pm: Activity #00343777 [Register]

  • 💃 Zumba (3-5 years) | Delbrook Rec Centre | 1 - 1:45pm: Activity #00343767. [Register]

  • 💃 Zumba (6-9 years) | Delbrook Rec Centre | 2 - 2:45pm: Activity #00343771. [Register]

• Family Day Events Downtown:

  • Family Day at the Vancouver Art Gallery: A full day of activities and workshops. Check the schedule here.

  • 😂 Family Day Comedy at the Queen E Theatre: Comedy-themed activities from 9am to noon. Check the schedule here. 

  • 🍑 VIFF Kids Club Screening of James and the Giant Peach (11am - 2pm). Get tickets here.

Tuesday, February 18

• 🇫🇷 Cousteau School Open House | Cousteau French International School | 4:45pm: Cousteau is hosting an open house about their extremely popular full-day bilingual French and English preschool program (and K - grade 9 program). [Register Here]

• 😴 Parenthood Meet Up with Sleep Consultant Georgina | United Strangers | 10am: Come, bring your littles, have a coffee, and listen to a speaker. [More Info]

Upcoming Activities for Kids and Families

• 🐽 Make Your Own Clay Pigs (Ages 8 - 12) on Sunday, February 23: Create clay pigs using a pinch pot method. Course ID 00322801. [Register Here]

• 👞 The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe (Ages 3 - 7) | Presentation House Theatre | February 28 to March 9: Step into a magical world that blends fairy tales, music, and shoes in a playful and interactive adventure [Tickets]

Story Time & Similar

Events For Adults: February 13 to 19

This Week

• 🎭 Grandma. Gangsta. Guerrilla. | February 13 to 16 | Ages 14+ | Presentation House Theatre: A sprint down memory lane of a butt-kickin’, bar-spittin’, tough grandma who escapes the care home to be with her family. [More Info and Tickets]

• 🎭 Wonderwall at Hendry Hall I Ongoing from January 31 - February 15: A heartwarming play about unexpected friendships and the power of community. [More Info & Tickets]

• 🏀 Invictus Games (February 8 - 16): If you noticed extra security around town and on the Sea-to-Sky, it’s because the Invictus games are in town (along with their famous 🤴 patron) [More info] 

Thursday, February 13

• 🛍️ Sip & Shop in the Shipyards District | Multiple Shops | 5pm - 8pm: Stroll the neighbourhood while shopping at participating stores who will be offering drinks, snacks, and promos. [More Info]

• 🌟 Date Night: Contemporary Kintsgui | Cityscape Community Art Space | 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Discover the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, a method of repairing broken ceramics with gold. Date night activity for partners and friends alike. [Tickets]

• 🎸 The Boom Booms Concert for Community | Kay Meek Art Centre | 7:30pm: Tropical Disco-Rockers The Boom Booms concert to support Enhance West Van to help people in need in West Vancouver. [Tickets]

• ✍️ Step Write In Writing Session | Mollie Nye House | 7pm - 9pm: Write to prompts in a safe, confidential environment. Suggested donation of $5. [More Info]

Friday, February 14

• 😂 Swipe Right: A Comedy Show About Dating | North Point Brewing | 7pm - 10:30pm: Swipe Right features top comedians sharing their best and worst dating stories [Tickets]

• 🍫 Chocolate Creations Workshop | Mila Earth | 6pm - 8pm: Discover the art of making delectable treats from scratch, tailored to your preferences [Register Here]

• 🍷 Sip & Paint: When Harry Met Sally | Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm - 8:30pm: An evening painting and sipping your favourite wine. $50 per person or $85 per couple. 19+ and BYOB [Register Here]

• 🗣️ An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer hosted by Dr. Jennifer Grenz | West Van Library | 7pm - 8:15pm: Author Robin Wall Kimmerer discusses her new book, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World. [More info]

Saturday, February 15

• 🤠 The Shania Experience | Centennial Theatre | 7:30pm - 9:30pm: A Shania Twain tribute concert. [Tickets Here]

• 🍷 ValenWines Blind Tasting (19+) | Everything Wine North Van | 4pm - 5:30pm: Enjoy the thrill of tasting wines without knowing what they are. Guess the notes, aromas, and flavours [More Info].

• ⛰️ Joffre Lake Hike (Moderate Difficulty) | Meet at St. Davids Church, 1525 Taylor Way, West Van | 6am meeting: Organized by the North Van Hiking Meetup. Must join the group on Meetup and press “attend” on the event. Read all requirements before committing [More Info and Register]

• 🇮🇹 That’s Amore: An Italian Evening of Music and Treats | Caulfield Cove Hall at St. Francis | 7pm - 9pm: An unforgettable evening of favourite Italian opera and violin serenades! Italian-styled snacks, beverages and dessert served. [Tickets]

• 🔊 Winter Sound Bath | West Vancouver (Location Details Upon Booking) | 7pm - 9pm: Join an intimate soundbath session. Includes magnesium therapy, sound bowls, optional hot tub soak, chocolate, herbal tea, or wine. [Register]

• 🎨 Arts and Crafts Workshops and Events:

  • ❤️ Heart Mug Workshop at Edgemont Art Studio | 1:30pm [More Info]

  • ❤️ Love Snack Chip & Dip Bowl Workshop at Edgemont Art Studio | 3pm [More Info]

  • 🐚 Seaside Resin Pour Workshop at Bella Ceramica | 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Create a beautiful seascape sun catcher using a variety of items including seashells, various colours of tumbled glass, sand, petite starfish and more. [Register Here]

Sunday, February 16

• 🏃 North Van Run: Run with a group every Sunday at 9:30am leaving from Love Larte at 228 Lonsdale. 5k and 7k options. Check their instagram

• 🔊 Magnesium and Infrared Sound Bath | West Vancouver (Location Details Upon Booking) | 7pm - 9pm: Immerse yourself in a private 4-person sound bath experience combining magnesium therapy, infrared light, Solfeggio frequencies, and hands-on bowl healing. [Register]

• 💃 Serbian Folk Singing and Dance Performance | Centennial Theatre | 5:30pm: To purchase your tickets, please call 604.908.7548 or 604.836.6454. [More Info]

• 🚶‍♀️Brother Creek / Lost Lake / Baden Powell Trail Hike (Challenging) | Meet at Millstream Road in West Van | 9am meeting: Organized by the North Van Hiking Meetup. Must join the group on Meetup and press “attend” on the event. Read all requirements before committing [More Info and Register]

• 🎨 Arts and Crafts Workshops and Events:

  • Advanced Printing on a Gel Plate | Ferry Building Gallery | 10am - 4pm: Suitable for those who are familiar with the fundamentals of printing with a gel plate and wish to move on to more advanced techniques. Activity #183281. [Register]

  • ❤️ Heart Mug Workshop at Edgemont Art Studio | 3pm [More Info]

  • ❤️ Love Snack Chip & Dip Bowl Workshop at Edgemont Art Studio | 4pm [More Info]

Monday, February 17

• 🍺 Family-Friendly Brewery Crawl: A family-friendly walk between breweries, distilleries, and cideries in the Shipyards Brewery District. Tickets are $3 and gets you $3 off your first drink at each stop. [Tickets]

• 🧡 Coast Salish Weaving Workshop | Online | 10am - 5pm: An interactive online workshop about Coast Salish cedar weaving. [More Info]

• 🀄 Mahjong | Mollie Nye House | 1pm - 3:30pm: Weekly Mahjong game. Best for players with some experience. [More Info]

Tuesday, February 18

• 🎻 North Shore Celtic Ensemble “Folkestra” | Highlands United Church, Room 201 | 7pm - 9pm: A vibrant community music program for adult violinists, cellists, guitarists, recorder players, flautists, accordionists, pianists, and more. Join every other week (February 18, March 4, etc). [More Info]

• 🛹 Tuesday Jan 14 | Skateboard Night | North Shore Bike Park | 7pm - 10pm": From 4pm to 7pm, skate the Urban Zone and Half Pipe. From 7pm, the pump track is open to skaters. [More Info]

• ✍️ Writers Group | Online (Zoom) | 5:30pm - 7pm: Meet online to receive feedback on your writing in progress. Email Kelly at [email protected]. [More Info]

• 🧶 Knitting and Needlecraft Events:

  • 🧶 Knit, Crochet and More | Lynn Valley Library | 1pm - 2:30pm: Friendly session of knitting, crocheting, hand stitching, etc. [More Info]

  • 🧶 Knitting Circle in the Gallery | Ferry Building Gallery | 11am - 1pm: Instructor guided, tailored to your experience. $15. Registration required.

  • 🪡 Quilting Drop In | Mollie Nye House | 1pm - 3:30pm: Drop-in sewing group for quilting and socializing. All levels welcome. [More Info]

Wednesday, February 19

• 🧑‍🎨 Finding Your Voice: Inspiration and Connection | Capilano Library (Presented by North Van Arts & Impact North Shore) | 6pm - 8pm: Begin your journey by discovering the power of your unique voice and identity as a visual artist. [Register]

• 📕 Book Club | North Van City Library | 7pm - 8:30pm: A discussion of In the Upper Country by Kai Thomas. [More Info]

• 🪡 Pins and Needles | Parkgate Library | 6:30pm - 8pm: Knitting, crocheting, sewing, needlepoint, felting, tatting, embroidery, hand quilting, or other fiber arts. [More Info]

• 📬 Stamp Club | Mollie Nye House | 1:30pm - 3:30pm: Meet with other stamp enthusiasts twice a month. If you’d like to join, contact Mollie Nye House. [More Info]

🔮 Events to Plan Ahead For

• 🎭 February 20 to March 8 | Musical: Pump Boys and Dinettes | First Impressions Theatre: A down-home, earthy celebration of friendship and the simple things in life. [More Info and Tickets]

• 🔞 February 21 | Punk Rock Pastries Cookie Decorating Class | CorkIt Wine Making (1427 Crown St, North Van) | 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Decorate cheeky and adult-themed cookies with your friends [Register]

• ☕ February 21 | Make a Pinch Pot Mug Workshop | Pureamics | 6pm - 8pm: In this workshop you will create your own tea cup or mug using the pinch pot technique and will be able to decorate and colour it as you wish. [Register]

• 🎸 February 22 and 23 | The Slocan Ramblers Concert | Kay Meek Art Centre: Rooted in tradition and fearlessly creative, The Slocans are a leading light of today’s bluegrass music scene. [More Info and Tickets]

• 👨‍💼 February 21 | Meet Your Mayor (Mike Little - DNV) | Lynn Valley Library | 11am - 12pm: Drop in for an informal chat with DNV Mayor Mike Little

• 🎺 February 25 | Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin | The BlueShore at Cap U | 7:30pm: Prog-rock, jazz, funk, new music, and elements of Japanese ritual music. [Tickets]

• 🎺 February 28 | Christine Jensen with CapU Jazz Ensembles | The BlueShore at Cap U | 7:30pm: Montreal-based saxophonist-composer Christine Jensen is set to conjure musical grandeur as she leads dozens of CapU Jazz Studies students in tunes from her latest big band album, Harbour. [Tickets]

• 🏃 March 1 | West Van Run: A 5km, 10km, and kids race [Register]

• 🏃 May 31 | Green Trail Loop Race | Kids and Adults | Cousteau School: A unique trail running event. With 70 minutes to complete a 7km loop, participants can choose to tackle a total of 1 to 6 loops. There’s also a 2km kids race. Profits donated to Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre [More Info and Registration]

Events for Seniors: February 13 to February 19

Note: there are a number of new registered programs starting this week through the West Van Seniors Activity Centre, including singing, Latin dance, creative writing, and more. You can find them in Scene Magazine.

Thursday, February 13

• 🤝 Timeless Tales | Museum of North Vancouver | 10am - 12pm: Monthly social program for seniors with tea, treats, and company. This month: Tour the Echoes of Memory exhibit with Curator Andrea Terron. [Register for Free]

• 🚶‍♀️Hiking for 55+ | Organized via West Van Rec | 9am - 12:30pm: 3-5 hour hikes, typically over 15km at a good pace, on varying terrain. Email [email protected] before signing up. Activity #178741. [Register]

Friday, February 14

• ✈️ Flight Simulation | West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 10:15am - 12:15pm: Join other aeronautical enthusiasts who meet bimonthly on the second and fourth Friday of the month. Activity #178619 [Register]

• 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scottish Country Dancing | West Van Seniors Activity Centre | 10:30am - 12:30pm: For intermediate and advanced dancers. Activity #178657 [Register Here]

• ☕ Friendly Fridays | Mollie Nye House | 10:30am - 12:30pm: Drop in for causal conversation and connections. [More Info]

• 🖥️ Computer Essentials II | West Van Library | 3:30pm - 5pm: Introductory class for people with no computer experience. [More Info]

Saturday, February 15

• 🎺 55+ Jazz Jam | West Van Seniors Centre | 10:30am - 12:30pm: Drop in for some low-key jazz improvisations. Not for beginners. Activity #178609 [Register]

• ☕ Gather With Helen | Mollie Nye House | 10:00am - 12:00pm: Connect, engage and build relationships with others in the community [More Info]

• 🚒 From Hand Pumps to Hoses: The History of Firefighting in West Vancouver | West Van Memorial Library | 2pm - 3pm: Join Rick Titcomb, President of the West Vancouver Fire Services Museum & Archives Society, as he talks about the historic aspects of fire fighting. [Register]

Tuesday, February 18

• 🤝 Staying Connected: Preventing Social Isolation and Loneliness | Lynn Vally Library | 12:30pm - 2pm: An interactive presentation discussing issues of social isolation and loneliness, and how to stay connected. [Register]

Wednesday, February 19

• 🌎 Climate Cafe: Food Security | West Van Seniors Centre | Wednesdays from 10am - 11:30am: We have a greater variety of food in our stores then ever before. Is it sustainable? Course #179613 [Register]

• 🧑‍🚒 Chat with First Responders | West Van Seniors Centre | Wednesdays from 10am - 11am: Join us for coffee and a chat with West Van Fire and Police first responders at the Garden Side Café. Course #179529 [Register]

• 💰 Death, Taxes, and Beyond | West Van Library | 10:30am - 12pm: Learn to prepare your financial affairs. [More Info]

• 🥪 Munch and Mingle | Mollie Nye House | 11:30am - 12:30pm: Enjoy a $7 soup and sandwich and meet other seniors. Seniors and caregivers welcome. [More Info]

• 🧑‍⚕️ Navigating Health Portals | Silver Harbour Seniors Centre | 1pm - 2:30pm: Learn to set up, manage, and navigate eonline health accounts, including the BC Health Gateway, LifeLabs, and MyCareCompass. Call 604-980-2474 to register.

Upcoming Events for Seniors

• 📒 March 1 | The Indispensable Life Binder | West Van Seniors Centre | 1:30pm - 4pm: Have you been considering getting all your important documents together? Learn how in this workshop. Activity #178432 [Join the Wait List]

• 🕵️‍♀️ March 28 | Enjoy the Journey Tours: Mystery Tour | West Van Recreation | 8am - 6pm: This fun and entertaining magical mystery tour takes you to unknown destinations filled with clues, prizes, and props! Use the clues correctly and win a variety of prizes! $119.00. Register in advance via West Van Rec, activity #180619.

Live Music, Dancing & Pub Quizzes

Thursday, February 13

• 🎸 The Corner Stone Pemberton Heights | Live Music by Jim Foster | 1096 West 22nd St, North Van (corner of Lloyd & 22nd) | 6:30pm | Reservations Required. Call 604-990-3602 or email [email protected]

• 🎤 🎸 Eagles Club Lounge | Open Mic Music Jam | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm [More Info]

Friday, February 14

• 🎸 Eagles Club Lounge | Live Music by Bad Influence | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 8pm [More Info]

• 🎧 Finch and Barley | Live DJ Prince Sho | 250 East 1st St, North Van [Contact]

• 🎸 Seymours Pub | Live Music by Dutch Robinson | 720 Old Lillooet Road, North Van | 8pm - Midnight [More Info]

• 🎸 Wildeye Brewing | Live Music by Mickey Magennis | 1385 Main St, North Van | 7pm to 10pm

Saturday, February 15

• 🎸 Cypress Mountain (Hollyburn Lodge) | Live Music on the Mountain with Savoir Faire I Tickets are $10 | 6pm - 9pm

• 🎸 Wildeye Brewing | Live Music by The Okes | 1385 Main St, North Van | 7pm - 10pm

• 🎸 Coastal Cravings | Live Jazz Night | 751 Lonsdale, North Van | 7pm - 9pm

• 💃 Lynn Valley Legion | An Evening with Patsy Cline | 1630 Lynn Valley Road, North Van | 7pm [More Info]

• 🎧 Finch and Barley | Live DJ (TBD) | 250 East 1st St, North Van

• 🎸 Eagles Club Lounge | Live Music by Billy Dixon and the Soultrain Band | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 3pm - 6pm [More Info]

• 🎸 West Van Legion | Checo Tohomaso’s Motown, Soul & R&B | 580 18th St, West Van | 7:30pm [More Info]

• 🎤 Squarerigger Pub | Karaoke with Tracey Durpre | #150 - 1425 Marine Drive West Van | 7:30pm

• 🎧 Seymours Pub | DJ Dance Party | 720 Old Lillooet Road, North Van | 10pm - 2am [More Info]

Sunday, February 16

• 👠 Wildeye Brewing | Heart & Heels Drag Brunch | 1385 Main St, North Van | 12pm to 3pm

• 🎸 Queens Cross Pub | Live Music and Brunch | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 12pm

• 🎸 West Van Legion | Music Jam Session | 580 18th St, West Van | 7:30pm [More Info]

Tuesday, February 18

• 🧠 The Gull Bar & Kitchen | Gull Trivia Night | 175 1st St E, North Van | 8pm - 10pm

• 🎤 Wildeye Brewing | Karaoke | 1385 Main Street, North Van | 8pm - Late

• 🧠 Queens Cross Pub | Trivia Night | 2989 Lonsdale, North Van | 7:30pm

Wednesday, February 19

• 🧠 Wildeye Brewing | Kaboom Atomic Trivia | 1385 Main Street, North Van | 8pm - 10pm

• 🎤 Eagles Club Lounge | Karaoke Wednesdays | 170 3rd St W, North Van | 7pm - 11pm [More Info]

Current Exhibitions on the North Shore

• On Until May 11 | xʷəlməxʷ child Exhibition | Polygon Gallery: Manuel Axel Strain draws on Musqueam, Secwépemc, and Syilx ways of knowing, and the discipline of Western psychology. [More Info].

• On Until February 23 | order/chaos I Kay Meek Art Centre: Abstract artists Leanne Kiely & Shevy Levy attempt to order the chaos & express the human condition. [More Info]

• Wednesday to Saturday until March 1 | Clean Slate | CityScape Community Art Space: The challenges and opportunities that arise when one is faced with a blank canvas. [More Info]

• On Until March 8 | Neighbours | 邻·礼: Xiangmei Su and Jiangang Su | West Vancouver Art Museum: The works of Xiangmei Su and Jiangang Su. [More Info]

  • Artist Talk for this Exhibit on February 13 from 7pm - 8pm [More Info]

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

• On Until March 9 | Entangled | Silk Purse Gallery: A series of large, expressive forest paintings by Lori Goldberg. [More Info]

• On Until April 6 | In Harmony | Silk Purse Gallery: Work by Therese Joseph, Lynn Li, and Zimu Li [More Info]

• On Until May 31 | Here & There: Memories and Inspirations | Museum of North Vancouver: 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 | Corner Stores and Collective Memory | Museum of North Vancouver: Photographs from the archival collection are paired with present-day images to inspire conversations around gentrification and evolving community spaces in North Vancouver. [More Info]

🚧 Traffic Alerts for North & West Van

Last week we asked you if you wanted to keep the traffic updates, and 70% of those who voted asked to keep them. That said, there weren’t a ton of responses, so we may ask you again in a few months.

• (North Van - 342 Mountain Highway) Sidewalks will be replaced on Mountain Hwy between Bond St & Crown St until end of February. Traffic control will assist traffic.

• (North Van - Riverside Drive at Windridge Drive) Riverside Dr will be reduced to single lane alternating traffic between 9:00am and 5:00pm until the end of February. Expect minor delays.

• (North Van - Mount Seymour Parkway Between Lytton St and Emerson Way) Mount Seymour Pkwy will be reduced to one lane eastbound from 7:00am to 5:00pm until March 14 for sidewalk and road improvements. Expect delays

• (North Van - 100 Block of 3rd St East) Construction of District Energy piping . During construction, one lane on Eastbound is open but West Bound will be closed. Parking will be closed as well. Sidewalk will be kept open. Work will continue until Feb 28.

• (West Van - Burkehill Road Between Bayridge Ave and 4121 Burkehill Road) Expect road closure, minor traffic delays, pedestrian impacts, and parking restrictions on Burkehill Road for sewer rehabilitation work between Feb 3 and 28 between 7am and 7pm.

• (West Van - 1972 Bellevue Ave) Expect road closure and pedestrian impacts on February 18 between 8am and 4pm.

🌸 Summer Camp Registrations Have Begun

• Camp Monarch - $50 off until February 21 [Early Registration Open]

• Lights Up Theatre [Register Now]

• Edgemont Village Art Studio [Register Now]

• Mount Seymour - Registration opens late March 

• Sports Week [Register Now]

• Steamoji [Register Now]

• Endless Biking - Registration opens April 1

• Pedalheads - Registration opens April 8

🌸 North Shore Job & Volunteer Opportunities

• Windfall Cider us hiring a Cider Maker and R&D Specialist. If you’re passionate about craft cider, fermentation, and pushing the boundaries of what cider can be, get in touch via the link on their Instagram profile.

• Lower Lonsdale Literacy Outreach Program is looking for volunteers to help set-up and run sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays. Contact [email protected] if interested.

• Duck Feet dance shop (Marine Drive, North Van) is hiring a sales representative. Must be familiar with pointe shoes. Email [email protected] with your resume.

🩺 North Shore Family Doctors Accepting New Patients

We’ve created a list of confirmed (and rumoured) doctors who are accepting new patients on the North Shore. But, we also decided to host the list on our website to keep the newsletter cleaner.

👉 See the full list of family doctors accepting new patients here.

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