What's happening in Vancouver next week?

Sunrise E-bike Ambleside Crew

Mon 16 Nov, 05:00

Ambleside Park Dog Beach

Start your day with high energy! We are meeting up for an incredible e-bike ride to Ambleside Beach to watch the sunrise in its most vibrant colors. It is the perfect way to wake up your body, recharge your batteries, and appreciate the…

English Conversation Practice – Downtown Vancouver

Mon 16 Nov, 09:302 upcoming dates

Also: 18 Nov

1130 W Pender

Want to improve your English speaking confidence? Join our friendly small-group English conversation class in downtown Vancouver. Special offer: First 4 weeks free for new students. Perfect for: • Working holiday participants • Newcomers…

Walking in the rain forest for 2 hours.

Mon 16 Nov, 09:45

Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR) - by the trail map at the north side of the car park

My Intermediate level hikes are limited to 15 people. Drive north on Lillooet Rd past the Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant then turn right into the Main Parking Lot. Google Maps calls it the Rice Lake Parking Lot. Meet us there at the…

Babytime

Mon 16 Nov, 10:002 upcoming dates

Also: 16 Nov

Central Library

Rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. For ages 0 – 18 months. Drop-in. Accessibility Information: Takes place in a programming room. Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed.…

Family Storytime

Mon 16 Nov, 10:00

Mount Pleasant Branch

Rhymes, songs, and stories for young children and their caregivers. For ages 0 - 5 years, open to children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making our programs accessible…

Bitcoin & Coffee (Laughing Bean Coffee Co)

Mon 16 Nov, 10:00

The Laughing Bean Coffee Co.

Come Join us for a casual hangout to sip delicious lattes, talk Bitcoin, and get to know each other! We'll have a section dedicated to us. See you there! Laughing Bean accepts Bitcoin as payment with their Coinos account! Create your own…

Baby Stay and Play

Mon 16 Nov, 10:303 upcoming dates

Also: 16 Nov · 20 Nov

Central Library

Drop in to explore library books and toys during this playtime for connecting with other families. For ages 0 – 18 months. Accessibility Information: Takes place in a programming room. Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take…

Babytime

Mon 16 Nov, 11:002 upcoming dates

Also: 16 Nov

Renfrew Branch

Rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. For ages 0 – 18 months. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making our programs accessible for all. If you have an access need that we have not addressed here,…

Family Storytime

Mon 16 Nov, 11:002 upcoming dates

Also: 22 Nov

Kitsilano Branch

Rhymes, songs, and stories for young children and their caregivers. For ages 0 - 5 years, open to children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together. Accessibility Information Movement-based activities can be adapted to…

Great Vancouver Backgammon

Mon 16 Nov, 12:00

Davie's The Best Turkish Cuisinecanad

This is the link to read the full details and register: https://canadabackgammon.ca/van112026 November 16 & 17 9-point matches Swiss Bracket 3 lives All matches will be video recorded to be transcribed and analyzed using computer…

The Great Albums: John Coltrane's A Love Supreme

Mon 16 Nov, 14:00

Terry Salman Branch

Come to the library for a focused listen and a casual discussion of some of the great albums in music. This month we will be listening to John Coltrane's 1965 classic A Love Supreme. VPL is committed to making our programs accessible for…

Beyond the Frame: Immersive Art Panel

Mon 16 Nov, 15:00

Vancouver

Presented by MOVE37XR, UBC Emerging Media Lab, and re:Naissance Location: Dodson Room (Room 302) Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKB) University of British Columbia 1961 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada Join artists Allison…

Make It! Jigsaw Puzzles

Mon 16 Nov, 15:30

nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch

Flex your creative muscle in this pop-up maker space event! This time, we'll be designing our own jigsaw puzzles. Grades K-7. Adults accompanying children under 9 must stay in the library for the duration of the program. Drop-in. VPL is…

Teen Drop-In

Mon 16 Nov, 15:30

Renfrew Branch

Looking for a new place to hang out or study beyond school and home? Stop by the Teen Space to chill, study, and connect with your peers at this weekly meet-up. Here’s what to expect: A quiet, laid-back space to read, study, and hangout…

Studio Mondays

Mon 16 Nov, 15:30

Champlain Heights Branch

Come and be inspired by our library materials and have some hands-on fun with simple art activities. Please dress to get messy. Adults accompanying children under 9 must stay in the library for the duration of the program. For Grades K-7.…

PAWS 4 Stories

Mon 16 Nov, 15:30

Mount Pleasant Branch

Children can practice read-aloud skills in 15-minute, one-on-one sessions with a therapy dog and their human companion. Parents and caregivers should be present during the program. Registration is required. Space is limited. Please phone…

SFU Writer’s Studio Writing Consults at Kitsilano Branch

Mon 16 Nov, 16:45

Kitsilano Branch

Are you working on a writing project and need a nudge in the right direction? Sign up for a 45-minute, one-to-one manuscript consultation with a graduate of Simon Fraser University's The Writer's Studio: Creative Writing Certificate…

🍜Asian Background: Lounge Asia (Easy English) @Vancouver Monday, 5th 6pm

Mon 16 Nov, 17:00

Library Square Pub

⚠️ IMPORTANT TIME ZONE NOTICE This event will take place on: ⏰ 6:00 PM–9:00 PM 📍 Vancouver local time 🌏 Make new international friends in Vancouver. Come alone, practise your English, and enjoy a relaxed social night. 😊 A friendly meetup…

🎲 Monday Vancouver Board Games 🚀

Mon 16 Nov, 17:00

Waterfront Centre Food Court

This is a casual, drop-in event and doesn't strictly begin at 5pm. Hosts may not be there or arrive on time due to their schedules, but feel free to join any games. 🗓️ Date: Monday 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Waterfront Centre Food Court…

Board Game Night

Mon 16 Nov, 17:30

Vancouver

Come join us for Agape's first Board Game Night! We’ll have a wide variety of board games and cards ready to go, and you’re welcome to bring a favourite to share with the table. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re an Agapé member or…