In an attempt to vanquish the drudgery of the everyday, why not experience some altered states in Lower Lonsdale this weekend? Polygon Gallery just launched its new exhibition, Altered States, featuring the visual and multimedia art of Susan Hiller, who’s best known for her works that examine the inexplicable and investigate our collective unconscious. On display is one piece, called Psi Girls, which features large multi-coloured video projections of adolescent girls from iconic movies in the midst of performing telekinetic acts. Surreal stuff, for sure.
Older adults in the community are invited to dust off their dancing shoes and join their friends and neighbours for an evening of live music and socializing tonight (June 1) at 7 p.m. at Parkgate Community Centre in North Vancouver. The event costs $7-$9 and includes snacks, coffee and tea.
Make your way down to Ambleside Park for West Vancouver Community Day on Saturday, June 2 for a fun-filled day of festivities. Kicking off at 9 a.m. with the Ambleside Mile co-ordinated by WestVanRun and a parade scheduled for 10 a.m., the day will also feature plenty of music, dance stages, food vendors, a kid’s zone and much more.
If you’re in the market for getting your car washed by a firefighter, you’re in luck this weekend. The North Vancouver City Fire Department is hosting its annual carwash on Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 165 East 13th St. Stick around for some barbecue as well, with all by-donation proceeds from the event earmarked for the Canadian Cancer Society.
Martial arts fans and animal advocates are in luck this weekend, as Champions Martial Arts Academy is hosting a street party fundraiser benefitting the Fur-Bearers, a non-profit society dedicated to stopping trapping cruelty and protecting fur-bearing animals, on Sunday, June 3 from noon to 5 p.m. at 125 East 1st St. in North Vancouver. Games, food trucks, live entertainment, a shooting gallery, dunk tank, prizes and more will be on hand. Admission is free.
