Salsa by the Sea Outdoor (weather permitting) salsa dance classes Thursdays until Aug. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. followed by open free dancing until 8:30 p.m. at Ambleside
Landing, West Vancouver. $6. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.com
Summerfest at Lonsdale Quay Market Until Aug. 30 visitors can take part in Feel-Good Fridays with Zumba classes from noon to 1 p.m. and Dance Saturdays that include demonstrations
and lessons 2-5 p.m. at 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. All charitable proceeds collected through efforts at SummerFest will benefit the BC SPCA. lonsdalequay.com
Punjabi initiative showcase Children ages three-18 will share Punjabi language and
culture Sunday, June 29, 2 p.m. at Sutherland secondary, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver.
Canada day celebration A free, family event featuring live multicultural performers, crafts, games, activities for everyone plus some of Vancouver's best food
trucks Tuesday, July 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at Waterfront Park, 200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver. northvancanadaday.com
Canada Day celebration On Tuesday, July 1 the Celebrate North Shore Society will host a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10
a.m. at 13th Street and Grand Boulevard, North Vancouver. A parade will follow going along 13th Street, up Lonsdale Avenue to 17th Street and then down Jones Avenue. A post parade Open House with a barbecue and entertainment will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, 123 West 15th St. canadadaynorthshore.org
Canada Day Red and White Picnic Dress up in national colours and join the celebration Tuesday, July 1, 4:30-10:30 p.m. at John Lawson Park, West Vancouver. Bring your own picnic or purchase food from vendors. There will be live entertainment starting at 4:30 p.m. with a 25-minute fireworks show at 10:30 p.m.
Fire and Water Community Garden Celebration Enjoy a slice of watermelon and take a tour of Queen Mary Community Garden Tuesday, July 1 from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Keith Road and Mahon Avenue, North Vancouver. See the bee hives in action and stay to watch the Canada Day fireworks at 10:30 p.m.
Shipyard Pals Walking Tours Travel back in time as Shipyard Sal and Sam combine songs, stories and vignettes about Burrard Dry Dock Shipyards Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1:30 and Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m. from July 2 to Aug. 30 at Shipbuilder's Square, 15 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver. Free. 604-990-3700 x8008 [email protected] nvma.ca
Movie Nights in the Plaza North Vancouver City Library will host free screenings of popular family movies on Fridays starting at sunset in front of the library at 120 West 14th St. Schedule: July 11, 9:16 p.m., Up; July 25, 9:01 p.m., Despicable Me 2; Aug. 8, 8:40 p.m., Nut Job; and Aug. 22, 8:24 p.m., Frozen. Popcorn and beverages will be available for purchase. nvcl.ca
Persian book club Read and discuss classical and contemporary Persian literary prose July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18, 2-4 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Participants must be fluent in Persian. 604-925-7405 westvanlibrary.ca
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