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Pop-up Recycling Event & Free Swap Tent

Staff submitted This event combines two events in the same place at the same time. For details and a list of accepted and not accepted items for each event, please refer to the webpages linked below.   Pop-up Recycling eventBring your unwanted electronics, small appliances, clothing and more to our FREE pop-up recycling event. https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/zero-waste-drop-off-events.aspx    Free Swap tent, There are three ways to participate in the free swap tent: (1) Swap it. Drop off items for others to choose from and then pick out new-to-you items dropped off by others. (2) Donate it. Feel free to donate items without taking home anything new. (3) Take it. Nothing to donate? No problem! Everyone is welcome to take items home – there are plenty of great finds to go around.   General guidelines: Items will be accepted from 10am-12:30pm. Size – each item will fit in a regular size reusable bag – think grocery bag. Condition - in clean, good working order. Quantity - bring 1-2 items, take as many as you… Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Zero Waste Strategy. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Services. Organizer email: reduce.waste@vancouver.ca. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Magee Secondary School 6360 Maple St Vancouver, BC V6M 4M2, Canada.

Clothing Swap

Staff submitted Join the City of Vancouver and Threading Change for an afternoon of clothing, swapping, conversation, connection, and discovering your next favorite outfit. Bring 1-10 pieces of gently used clothing, and invite your friends, neighbors, and community to exchange pieces and enjoy pre-loved fashion — all while keeping textiles out of landfills. , Join us in making sustainable fashion a shared experience! Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Share, reuse, repair events. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Ticket price: Free. Buy tickets: https://www.tinyurl.com/van-swap. Organizer type: Community organization. Organizer name: Threading Change. Organizer website: https://www.threadingchange.org/. Organizer email: hello@threadingchange.org. Sunday, August 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 4th Ave and Maple Plaza, 2000 BLK Maple Boulevard, Vancouver BC.

Facilitation Lab Vancouver: Practice Playground with Voltage Control

Staff submitted Whether you're new to facilitation or a seasoned practitioner, Facilitation Lab Vancouver offers a unique space to explore, experiment, and grow your skills through hands-on practice.  , Join us for Practice Playground—a proven role-play format where facilitators and collaborative leaders come together to try out new techniques, stretch their comfort zones, and receive meaningful feedback in a low-stakes, supportive environment. Expect real-time scenarios, peer coaching, and dynamic group learning designed to sharpen your instincts and build your facilitation confidence. , This is your chance to practice boldly, experiment safely, and connect with a vibrant facilitation community in Vancouver. Book your spot on time! Event type: Election. Neighbourhoods: West End. Ticket price: $5. Registration website: https://voltagecontrol.com/events/meetup/facilitation-lab/vancouver/. Buy tickets: https://voltagecontrol.com/events/meetup/facilitation-lab/vancouver/. Organizer type: Business. Organizer name: Voltage Control. Organizer website: https://voltagecontrol.com/. Organizer email: info@voltagecontrol.com. Organizer phone: 512-766-9125. Monday, August 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Friends Quarters Event Space #200 – 116 W Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8.

Sunset Cinema: Free Outdoor Movie - Mean Girls

Staff submitted Vancouver Civic Theatres presents Sunset Cinema Free Outdoor Movies, , Come enjoy a hit movie on our huge inflatable screen under the stars. Bring your blankets, chairs, and pillows, and we’ll provide the movies! , Movies begin shortly after sunset, weather permitting. Be sure to arrive early for pre-show entertainment and to save your spot! , Sunset Cinema: Mean Girls, On Wednesdays, we wear pink! For our final Sunset Cinema event of the summer, dress in your best pink attire and get ready to strike a pose at our selfie station. , Raised in Africa by her zoologist parents, Cady Heron thinks she knows about survival of the fittest. But the law of the jungle takes on a whole new meaning when the home-schooled 15-year-old enters public high school for the first time and encounters psychological warfare and unwritten social rules that teenage girls face today. Event type: Arts / film / exhibit. Neighbourhoods: Downtown. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Ticket price: Free. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Vancouver Civic Theatres. Organizer website: https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-sunset-cinema-mean-girls-aug-27-2025/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre 650 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, Canada.

VanDusen 50 Year Celebration

Staff submitted VanDusen 50 Year Celebration, Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 10am to 5pm, , Come and celebrate 50 years of VanDusen Botanical Garden with nature-inspired fun, live entertainment, and community connections that honour our roots and look ahead to a blooming future! , Enjoy live entertainment on the Great Lawn, hands-on activities in three themed zones, local food vendors, and guided historical tours that highlight the Garden’s rich history. Learn tips from horticultural experts, and don’t miss workshops and activities from our community partners. , Event Details: 🕙 10am to 5pm (Garden open 9am to 7pm), 📍 VanDusen Botanical Garden, 🎟️ Included with garden admission or membership, 🔗 Book tickets for August 30 online to save. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Vandusen. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Water fountains. Zero waste / recycling stations. Ticket price: $0 - %15.05. Buy tickets: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-50-year-celebration.aspx. Organizer type: Vancouver Park Board. Organizer name: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx. Saturday, August 30, 2025. VanDusen Botanical Garden.

International Overdose Awareness

Staff submitted City Hall's flag will be at half-mast in honour of International Overdose Awareness. Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Flag observance. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Languages: English. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: External Protocol. Sunday, August 31, 2025. City Hall Vancouver City Hall 453 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4, Canada.

728-796 Main St Development Application Q&A

Staff submitted Studio One Architecture on behalf of the Hogan’s Alley Society has applied to the City of Vancouver for permission to develop the following on this site: A 12-storey mixed-use building, containing 109 dwelling units, all social housing, with retail at grade , A height of approximately 39 m (128 ft.) , A floor space ratio of 7.2 (8,571 m² / 92,259 sq. ft.) , A total of 34 parking spaces and 196 bicycle parking spaces, having vehicular access from the lane , , Read questions submitted by other residents and ask your own questions. City staff and the applicant team will aim to share an open response to your question within two business days. Event type: Public engagement. Campaign, project, or topic: Development application. Neighbourhoods: Strathcona. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Development Services. Event website: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/728-796-main-st-2. Tuesday, September 2, 2025 – Monday, September 8, 2025.

Repair Cafe

Staff submitted Repair Cafés bring together local repair volunteers with a knack for repairing who are willing to lend their knowledge and show event participants how to carry out repairs. Community members are encouraged to bring computers/laptops, bicycles, small appliances, textiles, and electronics to be diagnosed and, if possible, repaired. , Registration opens 3-4 weeks before the event date and can be accessed on SPEC's website linked below. , Please note: Only 1 item per person per event , Visitors must sign a waiver of liability to participate , New replacement parts are not provided by Repair Cafe or volunteer fixers , We are unable to repair large appliances at this time , Ensure your item is clean of dirt, food particles or grease. Clothing/textiles should be laundered – fixers may refuse to repair if the item is not clean , Please find all House Rules on SPEC's Repair Cafe website linked below. Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Share, reuse, repair events. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Ticket price: Free. Buy tickets: https://trellis.org/rcbritannia2025. Organizer type: Community organization. Organizer name: Society Promoting Environmental Conservation. Organizer website: https://spec.bc.ca/waste/repair-cafe/. Organizer email: repaircafe@spec.bc.ca. Saturday, September 13, 2025, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Britannia Community Centre - Gym D 1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 2K6.

Repair Cafe

Staff submitted Repair Cafés bring together local repair volunteers with a knack for repairing who are willing to lend their knowledge and show event participants how to carry out repairs. Community members are encouraged to bring computers/laptops, bicycles, small appliances, textiles, and electronics to be diagnosed and, if possible, repaired. , , Registration opens 3-4 weeks before the event date and can be accessed on SPEC's website linked below. , , Please note: Only 1 item per person per event, Visitors must sign a waiver of liability to participate, New replacement parts are not provided by Repair Cafe or volunteer fixers, We are unable to repair large appliances at this time, Ensure your item is clean of dirt, food particles or grease. Clothing/textiles should be laundered – fixers may refuse to repair if the item is not clean, Please find all House Rules on SPEC's Repair Cafe website linked below. Event type: Community. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Organizer type: Community organization. Organizer name: Society Promoting Environmental Conservation. Organizer website: https://spec.bc.ca/waste/repair-cafe/. Organizer email: repaircafe@spec.bc.ca. Saturday, September 13, 2025, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Britannia Community Centre - Gym D 1661 Napier St Vancouver, BC V5L 2K6, Canada.

Pop-up Recycling Event & Free Swap Tent

Staff submitted This event combines two events in the same place at the same time. For details and a list of accepted and not accepted items for each event, please refer to the webpages linked below.   Pop-up Recycling event, Bring your unwanted electronics, small appliances, clothing and more to our FREE pop-up recycling event. https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/zero-waste-drop-off-events.aspx   Free Swap tent, There are three ways to participate in the free swap tent: (1) Swap it. Drop off items for others to choose from and then pick out new-to-you items dropped off by others. (2) Donate it. Feel free to donate items without taking home anything new. (3) Take it. Nothing to donate? No problem! Everyone is welcome to take items home – there are plenty of great finds to go around.   General guidelines: Items will be accepted from 10am-12:30pm. Size – each item will fit in a regular size reusable bag – think grocery bag. Condition - in clean, good working order. Quantity - bring 1-2 items, take as many as you… Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Zero Waste Strategy. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Services. Organizer email: reduce.waste@vancouver.ca. Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Killarney Community Centre 6260 Killarney St Vancouver, BC V5S 2X7, Canada.

Bike the Night 2025

Staff submitted Bike the Night is back! , Join the fun and pedal 10 km along the iconic Vancouver Seawall, packed with glowing bikes, vibrant energy, and community vibes. Expect live music, food trucks, bike decorating, tune-ups, an e-cargo bike showcase, and more! , The party kicks off on Saturday, September 13th at David Lam Park. , Get your FREE tickets today at BikeTheNight.ca. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Climate Emergency. Neighbourhoods: Downtown. Audiences: All ages. Ticket price: FREE. Registration website: https://bikehub.ca/events/bike-night. Organizer type: Community organization. Organizer name: HUB Cycling. Saturday, September 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM. David Lam Park 1300 Pacific Blvd Vancouver, BC V6Z 2Y1, Canada.

Firefighters’ National Memorial Day

Staff submitted Citywide, flags will be at half-mast in honour of Firefighters’ National Memorial Day. Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Flag observance. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Languages: English. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: External Protocol. Sunday, September 14, 2025. Citywide Vancouver.

Mini Pop-up Recycling Event

Staff submitted Bring your used light bulbs, household batteries and more to our FREE mini pop-up recycling event on Sat. September 20th from 10am-1pm at Mount Pleasant Community Centre (outdoor area off East 8th Avenue). List of accepted items: Books, Cell phones, Disposable razors and razorblades, Electric scooter, bike, or skateboard batteries, Flexible plastics (clean and dry), Household batteries (5 kg maximum weight, no car batteries), Ink and toner cartridges, Light bulbs (no light tubes), Pens, pencils, markers, and highlighters, Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, Vaping devices. Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Mini pop-up event. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Services. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/zero-waste-drop-off-events.aspx?utm_campaign=drop-off&utm_medium=Vanity&utm_source=drop-off_Vanity. Organizer email: reduce.waste@vancouver.ca. Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Mount Pleasant Community Centre 1 Kingsway Vancouver, BC V5T 0A1, Canada.

Fair Fashion Festival

Staff submitted The Fair Fashion Festival, created by Threading Change and this year in collaboration with the City of Vancouver, is a dynamic event designed to entertain, inspire, and educate. Each festival focuses on various aspects of sustainable fashion, featuring a mix of engaging activities. Participants can enjoy a clothing swap, attend panels with industry experts, and join hands-on workshops like EPR writing and mending. , Please register for a free ticket to attend, using the link below. Event type: Celebration / festival. Campaign, project, or topic: Share, reuse, repair events. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Ticket price: Free. Buy tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fair-fashion-festival-vancouver-tickets-1545310859379?aff=oddtdtcreator. Organizer type: Community organization. Organizer name: Threading Change. Organizer website: https://www.threadingchange.org/. Organizer email: sara@threadingchange.org. Saturday, September 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. City Hall 453 W 12th Ave, Vancouver BC.

Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day

Staff submitted Citywide, flags will be at half-mast in honour of Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day. Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Flag observance. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Languages: English. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: External Protocol. Sunday, September 28, 2025. Citywide Vancouver.

Repair Cafe

Staff submitted Repair Cafés bring together local repair volunteers with a knack for repairing who are willing to lend their knowledge and show event participants how to carry out repairs. Community members are encouraged to bring computers/laptops, bicycles, small appliances, textiles, and electronics to be diagnosed and, if possible, repaired. , Registration opens 3-4 weeks before the event date and can be accessed on SPEC's website linked below. , Please note: Only 1 item per person per event, Visitors must sign a waiver of liability to participate, New replacement parts are not provided by Repair Cafe or volunteer fixers, We are unable to repair large appliances at this time, Ensure your item is clean of dirt, food particles or grease. Clothing/textiles should be laundered – fixers may refuse to repair if the item is not clean, Please find all House Rules on SPEC's Repair Cafe website linked below. Event type: Community. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Organizer type: Community organization. Organizer name: Society Promoting Environmental Conservation. Organizer website: https://spec.bc.ca/waste/repair-cafe/. Organizer email: repaircafe@spec.bc.ca. Saturday, October 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Kitsilano Community Centre - Gym 2690 Larch St Vancouver, BC V6K 4K9, Canada.

Mini Pop-up Recycling Event

Staff submitted Bring your used light bulbs, household batteries and more to our FREE mini pop-up recycling event on Sat. October 11th from 10am-1pm at Dunbar Community Centre, Room 102. List of accepted items: Books , Cell phones , Disposable razors and razorblades , Electric scooter, bike, or skateboard batteries , Flexible plastics (clean and dry) , Household batteries (5 kg maximum weight, no car batteries) , Ink and toner cartridges , Light bulbs (no light tubes) , Pens, pencils, markers, and highlighters , Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors , Vaping devices. Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Mini pop-up event. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Services. Organizer website: https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/zero-waste-drop-off-events.aspx?utm_campaign=drop-off&utm_medium=Vanity&utm_source=drop-off_Vanity. Organizer email: reduce.waste@vancouver.ca. Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Dunbar Community Centre 4747 Dunbar St, Vancouver, BC V6S 2H2.

Pop-up Recycling & Free Swap Event

Staff submitted This event combines two events in the same place at the same time. For details and a list of accepted and not accepted items for each event, please refer to the webpages linked below.   Pop-up Recycling event, Bring your unwanted electronics, small appliances, clothing and more to our FREE pop-up recycling event. https://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/zero-waste-drop-off-events.aspx,    Free Swap tent, There are three ways to participate in the free swap tent: (1) Swap it. Drop off items for others to choose from and then pick out new-to-you items dropped off by others. (2) Donate it. Feel free to donate items without taking home anything new. (3) Take it. Nothing to donate? No problem! Everyone is welcome to take items home – there are plenty of great finds to go around.   General guidelines: Items will be accepted from 10am-12:30pm. Size – each item will fit in a regular size reusable bag – think grocery bag. Condition - in clean, good working order. Quantity - bring 1-2 items, take as many as you… Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Zero Waste Strategy. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Services. Organizer email: reduce.waste@vancouver.ca. Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Kitsilano Secondary School 2706 Trafalgar St Vancouver, BC V6K 2J6, Canada.

Heart Strings- A Love Story feat. Violinist Sophie Armstrong

Staff submitted Join the Heart Strings Ensemble and violinist Sophie Armstrong for an unforgettable evening of timeless classics and original compositions that blend classical precision with global influences, featuring tributes to legends and iconic pieces from Hollywood, and works by John Williams, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Vivaldi, and more. Event type: Arts / film / exhibit. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Languages: English. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Buy tickets: https://thecultch.com/event/heart-strings/. Organizer type: Business. Organizer name: Sophie Armstrong Entertainment Inc. Organizer website: https://sophiearmstrong.ca/heart-strings-show. Organizer email: info@sophiearmstrong.ca. Organizer phone: 5872293640. Friday, October 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM. York Theatre, The Cultch 639 Commercial Dr Vancouver, BC V5L 3W3, Canada.

Repair Cafe

Staff submitted Repair Cafés bring together local repair volunteers with a knack for repairing who are willing to lend their knowledge and show event participants how to carry out repairs. Community members are encouraged to bring computers/laptops, bicycles, small appliances, textiles, and electronics to be diagnosed and, if possible, repaired. , Registration opens 3-4 weeks before the event date and can be accessed on SPEC's website linked below. , Please note: Only 1 item per person per event , Visitors must sign a waiver of liability to participate , New replacement parts are not provided by Repair Cafe or volunteer fixers , We are unable to repair large appliances at this time , Ensure your item is clean of dirt, food particles or grease. Clothing/textiles should be laundered – fixers may refuse to repair if the item is not clean , Please find all House Rules on SPEC's Repair Cafe website linked below. Event type: Community. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Organizer type: Community organization. Organizer name: Society Promoting Environmental Conservation. Organizer website: https://spec.bc.ca/waste/repair-cafe/. Organizer email: repaircafe@spec.bc.ca. Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Marpole Oakridge Community Centre 990 W 59th Ave Vancouver, BC V6P 1X9, Canada.

Remembrance Day

Staff submitted Citywide, flags will be at half-mast in honour of Remembrance Day. Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Flag observance. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Languages: English. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: External Protocol. Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Citywide Vancouver.