Culture in Vancouver this week

The Leadership Skills Audit - WIMDI Workshop

Thu 12 Nov, 17:30

777 Hornby Street

***** SIGN UP ON LUMA TO GET YOUR TICKET: https://wimdi.com/the-leadership-skills-audit-special-yvr-261112***** What do you focus on to become a better leader? What’s actually going to move the needle in terms of your effectiveness and…

Lumière Festival

Thu 12 Nov, 18:00

Downtown Vancouver

See Vancouver in a new light as Lumière fills downtown, the West End and Gastown with illuminated artworks, projections and live performances. This free festival transforms the city after dark with colour, creativity and plenty to discover.

An Evening on St.Roch

Thu 12 Nov, 18:00

Vancouver Maritime Museum

Experience Inuit culture, connect with others, see behind-the-scenes of the in-progress exhibit, and show your support for the museum’s mission to provide a platform for communities to tell their own stories in their own voices. At this…

Langara Community Lectures: Unprecedented

Thu 12 Nov, 18:00

Kitsilano Branch

Topic: Shajar al-Durr: From Slave to Sultana of Egypt Speaker: Dr. Niall Christie, Instructor of History In May 1250, a former slave woman named Shajar al-Durr (“spray of pearls”) was elevated to the position of sultana (ruler) of Egypt.…

Pacific Spirit Toastmasters

Thu 12 Nov, 18:00

Room 167 at VCC - Downtown (Vancouver Community College)

Are you looking to: • Grow as a leader • Find your inner voice • Build your network • Have fun Pacific Spirit Toastmasters is where you gain confidence and improve your communication skills. for more info about the club, please visit our…

Spanglish Karaoke!

Thu 12 Nov, 19:00

Carlos O'Bryan's Neighborhood Pub

Karaoke en español y inglés!! No hay nada más de explicar, ven y pásenlo bomba con nosotros cantando canciones en español y inglés!! Nos vemos d ey partir de las 7pm, pero el karaoke empieza a las 8pm. Para que sepan, habrá otro grupo…

Expanded Cinema: Inner Time by Horațiu Rădulescu

Thu 12 Nov, 19:00

Central Library

Expanded Cinema is a series of performances that combine cinema with live music, movement, theatre, and more. Inner Time by Romanian composer Horațiu Rădulescu is a sonic ecology shaped by patterns found in the natural world, offering an…

NightVision Toastmasters - Speak with confidence, become a leader

Thu 12 Nov, 19:00

Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall

Join a diverse group of young professionals who are passionate about improving communication and leadership skills! As a friendly and decidedly unstuffy club, Night Vision Toastmasters provides the opportunity for our diverse membership…

Kindred Karaoke: Carlos O’Bryan’s Pub✨️

Thu 12 Nov, 19:00

Carlos O'Bryan's Neighborhood Pub

At VWG's Karaoke meetup, we are dipping our toes in, or swimming in the deep, as we sing together as first-timers or seasoned amateurs. Cheerleader energy is recommended, singing participation is not mandatory although you aspire to…

RASC Vancouver Monthly Meeting - at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

Thu 12 Nov, 19:30

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

Join us for our monthly meeting. All of our monthly meetings are free and open to the public. Location: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, Lower Level Auditorium Topic: RASC Vancouver's Show & Tell-oscope Abstract: Whether you're a seasoned…

The Importance of Being Earnest

Thu 12 Nov, 19:30

Capilano University Centre for the Performing Arts

Often considered Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece, The Importance of Being Earnest sparkles with wit, love, absurdity and laughter. Two dashing young men, Jack and Algernon, discover that they both have been using secret identities to let loose…

Vancouver Burlesque Co.: Halloween Student Showcase

Thu 12 Nov, 20:00

Rio Theatre

Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story

Thu 12 Nov, 20:00

The Cinematheque

Ireland “The film is as candid and as pleasurable as O’Brien’s novels… The light may have dimmed on her celebrity, but this documentary is a revelation.” Thom Powers, TIFF 2024 In 1960, a young Irish author named Edna O’Brien wrote a…

Toddler Storytime

Fri 13 Nov, 10:00

Central Library

Rhymes, songs, and stories for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Drop-in. Accessibility Information: Takes place in a programming room. Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed. The…

ESL Conversation Practice

Fri 13 Nov, 10:00

Joe Fortes Branch

Meet new friends and practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners. This is a supportive and casual meet-up. Attendees must register for each session individually. For intermediate speakers. Accessibility…

Seniors' Morning at the Movies: Failsafe (1964)

Fri 13 Nov, 10:00

Central Library

Calling all seniors! Do you love to watch films based on books? Come to the Library’s Montalbano Theatre to enjoy a movie with your morning coffee, meet and mingle with other seniors, and chat about classic films and the books that…

Babytime

Fri 13 Nov, 10:152 upcoming dates

Also: 13 Nov

Terry Salman Branch

Rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. For ages 0 – 18 months. Accessibility information: VPL's Children's Services is working to make our programs accessible to all Vancouver kids. If you have an access need…

Babytime

Fri 13 Nov, 10:30

Fraserview Branch

Rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. For ages 0 – 18 months. Drop-in. Accessibility Information: Participants are welcome to move or take breaks as needed. Caregivers may breast or bottle-feed babies…

ESL Conversation Practice

Fri 13 Nov, 11:00

West Point Grey Branch

Meet new friends and practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners. This is a supportive and casual meet-up. For intermediate speakers. Drop-in.

Baby Stay and Play

Fri 13 Nov, 11:00

Fraserview Branch

Drop in to explore library books and toys during this playtime for connecting with other families. For ages 0 – 18 months. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making our programs accessible for all. If you have an access need…