Events
MONOVA is committed to creating interactive and engaging experiences with thought-provoking speakers and events that spark discussions and get to the heart of important issues.
AT THE MUSEUM
Nerd Nite North Van: Art & Ale
Join us at the Museum of North Vancouver (115 West Esplanade) on Thursday, November 30th for Nerd Nite North Van: Art & Ale. Learn how artists and scientists use artistic practices, from sculpture to music to needle felting, to share knowledge about history and science. Tickets include admission to the Museum’s Permanent and Feature Galleries, along with some entertainingly nerdy presentations and trivia!
Presentations run from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm. The night includes 3 unique speakers, as well as a chance to win some trivia prizes.
Come early, between 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm to grab a drink, socialize, and visit the museum’s galleries.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Audience: 19+
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00 pm
Pay what you can (suggested $20), includes access to the Museum galleries
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Indigenous Knowledge Sharing: Aaron Joseph
Join Aaron Joseph from Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Nation in the latest session in MONOVA’s Indigenous Knowledge Sharing series, as he shares about place names and provides a guided gallery experience.
Saturday, December 2
Audience: All Ages
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Included with admission
Coast Salish programming is generously funded by BMO Financial Group
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Sip & Shop @ The Shipyards
The Museum Store will be open late for a special evening of shopping! Participating shops and boutiques across the neighbourhood are keeping their doors open late, just for you. Discover perfect gifts, holiday decorations, and unique finds while exploring what The Shipyards District has to offer.
Saturday, December 2
Audience: All Ages
Time: 3:30pm to 8:00 pm
No admission required
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Music at the Museum
Make a holiday craft while listening to the North Shore Celtic Ensemble play a few seasonal favourites alongside their usual repertoire of spirited Celtic and folk tunes from around the world.
Saturday, December 17
Audience: All Ages
Time: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
By donation (does not include access to the museum galleries)
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Create & Connect: New Year at Noon
Explore how some people around the world celebrate January 1st as a fresh start, enjoy kid-friendly snacks and fizzy drinks, and have fun playing games and crafts while sharing your hopes for a New Year.
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Audience: All Ages
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
By donation (does not include access to the museum galleries)
AT THE ARCHIVES
Voices of Diversity: North Vancouver’s Newcomers
Voices of Diversity: North Vancouver’s Newcomers tells the stories of seven newcomers to North Vancouver through photography and video.
The exhibit explores themes such as belonging, food culture, sense of place, public art, photography, youth culture, and architecture from a newcomer’s perspective.
Until December 22, 2023
MONOVA: Archives of North Vancouver (3203 Institute Road)
Viewable by appointment
The New Voices Volunteer Program is generously supported by the Kitty Heller Memorial Fund, held at Vancouver Foundation, Deux Mille Foundation and Lohn Foundation.
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RIDING WITH CHANGE: HISTORY PERFORMED!
This 20 minute one-person show, Riding with Change, is ideal for groups of youth and adults who would enjoy a theatrical program.
Through this exciting and thoughtful show, explore MONOVA’s centrepiece installation, Streetcar #153. Hear from the riders, and learn about the pivotal role the streetcar played on the North Shore.
After the play, the actor-interpreter will engage in post-show dialogue and share some archival images. Duration: 30 mins (20 min performance with a 10 min post-show dialogue).
Available: Group Booking (minimum 10 people per group; age 10+)
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#NORTHVANSTORIES LIVING HISTORY
We invite you to take a moment to listen and experience the power of personal storytelling. Join in the laughter and open your heart to the sorrow, because we are learning that we are all in this together.
#NorthVanStories Living History video series is a part of Mayor Linda Buchanan’s Healthiest Small City Social Resiliency Collective.
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Shipyard Pals Scavenger Hunt
Get outside and explore North Vancouver with our Shipyard Pals Scavenger Hunt!
Use the Geocaching Adventure Lab app on your smartphone to start exploring The Shipyards in North Vancouver’s Lower Lonsdale district. A great activity for youth and families.
Curious to learn more? All you need to do is download (click on logo below) the Geocaching Adventure Lab app on your smartphone and look for the “Shipyard Pals Scavenger Hunt” in the Lower Lonsdale area. Read More
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Geocache Adventure of Shaketown
MONOVA is proud to present the GeoCache Adventure of Shaketown, a digital spin on the BC Culture Days walking tour we’ve done in previous years.
This self-guided tour begins and ends at the Archives of North Vancouver (3203 Institute Road) and will take you past several historical buildings and sculptures with skill-testing questions at each location.
Curious to learn more? All you need to do is download (click on logo below) the Geocaching Adventure Lab app on your smartphone and look for the “Shaketown” in the Lynn Valley area.
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