Discover a new hobby, explore a new interest, or just have some out-of-the-ordinary fun at this year’s Culture Days that run from Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 2.
Culture Days kicked off in 2009 with the goal of making a broad variety of free pastimes available to the masses. People can sample all sorts of activities, and perhaps discover a pursuit they would like to explore further.
There are many events planned on the North Shore, as listed on the North Shore Arts Office website, and the following are being offered right in our own neighbourhood:
Friday, September 30
FAMILY RECORDS WORKSHOP – Get tips from the NVMA Archivist on how to organize family records, photos and treasures. Preregister: 604 990-3700 x.8016
WHERE: NVMA Community History Centre, 3203 Institute Rd
WHEN: Friday, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE – A magical blend of improvised music and comedy with special guest, singer, songwriter and storyteller Ross Douglas.
WHERE: Lynn Valley Library Community Room, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd.
WHEN: Friday, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, October 1
SHAKETOWN WALK – A guided walk with NVMA Curator Karen Dearlove with history and anecdotes about Lynn Valley formerly called Shaketown. Pre-Register 604 990-3700 x.8016
WHERE: NVMA Community History Centre, 3203 Institute Rd
WHEN: Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE ARCHIVES – A close-up look at how the NVMA archives cares for, and stores photographs, documents and precious items in the community’s collection.
WHERE: NVMA Community History Centre, 3203 Institute Rd.
WHEN: Saturday, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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READING: DISTRICT OF NORTH VANCOUVER: A COMMUNITY OF COMMUNITIES – Noted author and historian Daniel Francis tells stories about North Van’s growth, unique neighbourhoods and the transformation from milltown to metropolis. Pre-Register 604 990-3700 x.8016
WHERE: NVMA Community History Centre, 3203 Institute Rd.
WHEN: Saturday, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Sunday, October 2
FAIRFIELD MUSIC DEMOS & LESSONS AT THE LIBRARY– Fairfield Music offers instruments demos, mini lessons and a fun instrument making workshop for all ages.
WHERE: Culture Cram, Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd.
WHEN: Sunday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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PERSIAN CULTURE ZOROASTRIAN EXHIBIT – A display of Zoroastrian manuscripts, costumes, books, magazines, ritual items and more.
WHERE: Culture Cram, Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd.
WHEN: Sunday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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RNB DANCE PERFORMANCE – come out to a high energy performance in Lynn Valley Village presented by the talented troupe of RNB dancers.
WHERE: Culture Cram, Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd.
WHEN: Sunday, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
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SPIRIT OF THE SOUTH SEAS DANCE – E komo mai… experience Hawaiian, Tahitian, Maori dance & music at this interactive performance & workshop. All ages welcome.
WHERE: Culture Cram, Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd.
WHEN: Sunday, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
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MULTI-LINGUAL STORYTIME – North Vancouver Librarians offer bi-lingual storytimes in English, Farsi, French and Cantonese for the whole family!
WHERE: Culture Cram, Lynn Valley Library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd.
WHEN: Sunday, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
