Culture in Vancouver next week

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

Sleeping with a Tiger

Mon 16 Nov, 18:30

The Cinematheque

Austria “[A] highly original biopic … A radical depiction of Lassnig’s inner and outer life, one that captures the enduring enigma of her art.” VIFF 2024 Sleeping with a Tiger skillfully blends documentary, fiction, and stylishly daring…

Portrait Painting: Expressive Realism

Mon 16 Nov, 18:30

1616 Pandora Street

In this course, you will expand your approach to portrait painting by experimenting with creative approaches to develop dynamic, expressive paintings. Portrait Painting: Expressive Realism Mondays, November 16 – December 14 ‍(5 Classes /…

UBC Debates: Aboriginal Title and Private Ownership

Mon 16 Nov, 19:002 upcoming dates

Also: 16 Nov

UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver

Aboriginal Title and Private Ownership January 26, 2026, 7–8:30 pm UBC Robson Square Theatre | 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC ( map ) Get notified when tickets are available Recent court decisions on Aboriginal land title and their impact…

Toddler Storytime

Tue 17 Nov, 10:00

Britannia Branch

Rhymes, songs, and stories for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making our programs accessible for all. If you have an access need that we have not addressed here,…

ESL Conversation Practice

Tue 17 Nov, 10:00

Hastings Branch

Meet new friends and practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners. This is a supportive and casual meet-up. This is a drop-in program. For intermediate speakers. VPL is committed to making our programs…

Babytime

Tue 17 Nov, 10:152 upcoming dates

Also: 17 Nov

Joe Fortes 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,…

Baby Stay & Play

Tue 17 Nov, 10:452 upcoming dates

Also: 17 Nov

Joe Fortes 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…

Babytime

Tue 17 Nov, 11:00

Britannia 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,…

Baby Stay and Play

Tue 17 Nov, 11:30

Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture

Drop in to explore library books and toys during this playtime for connecting with other families. For ages 0 – 18 months. This program takes place inside the Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture where the Oakridge Library used to be…