West Vancouver, I’m ready for my close-up. Just as the long-standing Esplanade Cineplex in North Vancouver has completed its final curtain call, Cineplex Cinemas Park Royal and VIP has opened up the box office to fill the void. The VIP cinema, one of four in B.C. which offers “enhanced movie-watching experiences” like UltraAVX, D-BOX motion seats, and an adults-only VIP section, is an 11-sceen theatre marking the glorious return of hosting a movie house in West Van. Visit the Cineplex website for a list of showtimes and admission prices.
The 39th annual West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre Flea Market is taking place this Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m at 695 21st St. A variety of treasures such as clothing, collectables, sports goods, books, jewelry, furniture, kitchenware, toys and much more will be available at great prices. For more information, call 604-925-7280 or visit westvancouver.ca/seniors.
Get reel, people! West Vancouver’s Espiritu Ensemble will perform songs from famous movies together with Pandora’s Vox tomorrow at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church. Tickets: $15-$30
The commencement of the North Shore Writers Festival this weekend marks the 20th anniversary of the annual celebration of Canadian literature. Kicking off tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. with a literary trivia quiz hosted by local rocker and CBC personality Grant Lawrence, the festival will include everything from a book fair, numerous workshops, and presentations from author’s, such as Cree, Lakota and Scottish storyteller Monique Gray Smith, who will be talking about her 27-year healing journey in addition to her numerous works at 11:45 a.m. Saturday. All events are free and hosted at the Lynn Valley library. Visit the festival’s official website for more information.
A new community festival that’s aiming to empower people through female-focused adventure films, sports clinics and special events is taking place at various venues across the North Shore this weekend. A surf-focused photographer, legendary rock climber, and a surfer are among the presenters, along with nine outdoor and adventure-themed films and other events set to take place at venues such as The Hive North Shore climbing gym and Centennial theatre tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday. Visit shesummits.org for more information and to register for events.
