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2022-2212 W 10th Ave Q&A

Staff submitted The City of Vancouver has received an application to rezone the subject site from C-7 (Commercial) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District. The proposal is to allow for the development of a 25-storey mixed-use rental building with a 4-storey podium and includes: 221 units with 20% of the floor area for below-market units; , Telecommunications use on the ground floor; , A floor space ratio (FSR) of 6.65; and , A building height of 77.6 m (255 ft.) with additional height for rooftop amenity space. , 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. Neighbourhoods: Kitsilano. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Rezoning Centre. Event website: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/2202-2212-w-10-ave. Wednesday, July 9, 2025 – Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Summer Sounds: Indian Summer Festival Spotlight

Staff submitted Vancouver Civic Theatres is thrilled to present the free Summer Sounds open-air concert series every Thursday from Jul 10-Aug 14! Enjoy live music on the sun-soaked plaza named šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn (650 Hamilton Street) by the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from 5-7:30pm, performed by an electrifying lineup of local, national, and international artists, , Indian Summer Festival Spotlight: Indian Summer Sounds kicks off the series with a jam-packed evening of genre-defying music curated as part of Indian Summer Festival (July 4-13, 2025)! The free show opens with the expressive strings and vocals of Sejal Lal (Surrey), transitioning into the soulful melodies of Jody Okabe (Vancouver). Next, immerse yourself in the hip-hop-infused elemental soundscapes of kraKIN (Vancouver) featuring the award-winning and JUNO-nominated Ruby Singh, hailed by CBC Radio as “a visionary... blending the technological world with art, social, and environmental causes.” The evening culminates with Surya Brass Band (Surrey), leading a… 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/summer-sounds-indian-summer-festival-spotlight-jul-10-2025/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Thursday, July 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM. šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre 650 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, Canada.

Chinatown Cleanup- July 11th

Staff submitted Join us for a litter cleanup in Chinatown on Friday, July 11th from 10:15am- 12:15pm to keep the neighbourhood looking spectacular! , We will meet in front of the Chinese Community Policing Centre (44 E Pender St.) before the cleanup. We will provide cleanup equipment such as gloves, litter pickers or tongs, and garbage bags, but you are also welcome to bring your own. , If you would like to sign up, please use the registration link below. Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Cleanup party. Neighbourhoods: Downtown. Audiences: All ages. Sustainability: Near public transit. Ticket price: Free. Registration website: https://bttr.im/map5l. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Services. Organizer email: cleanup@vancouver.ca. Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM. Chinese Community Policing Centre 44 E Pender St Vancouver, BC V6A 1S9, Canada.

Slocan Park Yellow Fish Catch Basin Marking

Staff submitted Paint the Town Yellow! Flex your artistic skills, make new friends, and help raise awareness about water pollution by marking a catch basin. , The storm drain (catch basin) marking program was developed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada in 1991 as a conservation and education project. It involves residents painting yellow fish next to catch basins and handing out educational door hangers in the community to explain the program. , Catch basin marking is an easy, fun activity open to everyone. By marking a catch basin, you remind everyone that anything that flows down the catch basins goes into our waterways and can affect wildlife. , Have you seen a Yellow Fish in your neighbourhood? Enter our photo contest by emailing a photo of the marked catch basin and its location to yellowfish@vancouver.ca and you will be entered into a random draw. With the hot weather upon us, it’s important to save water and keep cool. Enter to win our water conservation kit courtesy of the Water Utilities Management… Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Environmental education. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Languages: English. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Sustainability: Near public transit. Ticket price: Free. Registration website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1406560513359?aff=oddtdtcreator. Buy tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/slocan-park-yellow-fish-catch-basin-marking-tickets-1406560513359?aff=oddtdtcreator. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Yellow Fish Team. Organizer website: www.vancouver.ca/yellowfish. Organizer email: yellowfish@vancouver.ca. Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Slocan Park 2750 E 29th Ave Vancouver, BC V5R 1V5, Canada.

Summer Sounds: Folk Music Festival Spotlight

Staff submitted Vancouver Civic Theatres is thrilled to present the free Summer Sounds open-air concert series every Thursday from Jul 10-Aug 14! Enjoy live music on the sun-soaked plaza named šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn (650 Hamilton Street) by the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from 5-7:30pm, performed by an electrifying lineup of local, national, and international artists, , VCT is thrilled to give Vancouverites a sneak peek of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival (VFMF) lineup for free! Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience two world-class VFMF performances before they hit festival stages from July 18-20. , Virtuosic guitar duo Derek Gripper & Guy Buttery (South Africa) will transport audiences from Africa to India and beyond with their breathtaking musical inventions. Experience the music of rising star Emily Wurramara (Australia), a Warnindhilyagwa artist and activist whose soulful vocals, powerful storytelling, and captivating performances earned her a history-making 2024 ARIA Award. Mixing blues, indie folk, and… 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/summer-sounds-vancouver-folk-music-festival-spotlight-jul-17-2025/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Thursday, July 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM. šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre 650 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, Canada.

Dance Dance Dance: Free House Class with Sharon Lee

Staff submitted Vancouver Civic Theatres presents DANCE DANCE DANCE: FREE POP-UP DANCE CLASSES, , From Latin dance to swing and vogue, join us for an eclectic mix of FREE dance classes – no experience required! Each event includes an hour-long free dance lesson followed by social dancing as the sun sets. , Dust off your dancing shoes for the first Dance Dance Dance event of the season! Join us for a free open-air House Class with Sharon Lee followed by an evening of social dancing as the sun sets. , House dance is a footwork-based street dance that originated in 1970s-1980s Chicago and New York, and was influenced by a number of movement styles, including Tap, West African dance, Latin dance, and martial arts. The street dance style is all about freedom, improvisation, and feeling the music. 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-dance-dance-dance-house-jul-18-2025/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Friday, July 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre 650 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, 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. Campaign, project, or topic: Share, reuse, repair events. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Ticket price: Free. 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, July 19, 2025, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Hillcrest Community Centre 4575 Clancy Loranger Way Vancouver, BC V5Y 2M4, Canada.

Summer Sounds: Caravan World Rhythms Spotlight

Staff submitted Vancouver Civic Theatres is thrilled to present the free Summer Sounds open-air concert series every Thursday from Jul 10-Aug 14! Enjoy live music on the sun-soaked plaza named šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn (650 Hamilton Street) by the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from 5-7:30pm, performed by an electrifying lineup of local, national, and international artists, , Celebrate 25 years of Caravan World Rhythms with a dynamic double-bill of Middle Eastern and Brazilian musical ensembles. AL Qahwa (Toronto) weaves original compositions and beloved Arabic classics, from Sufi devotional love songs and vibrant folk melodies to the timeless hits of Egypt’s golden age. Flávia Nascimento (Quebec City) & Tio Chorinho (Toronto) are an epic pairing of two of Canada’s top Brazilian roots artists whose upbeat danceable collaborations combine Brazil’s soul music and their own original. 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/summer-sounds-caravan-world-rhythms-spotlight-jul-24-2025/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Thursday, July 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM. šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre 650 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, Canada.

Dance Dance Dance: Free Salsa Class

Staff submitted Vancouver Civic Theatres presents DANCE DANCE DANCE: FREE POP-UP DANCE CLASSES, , From Latin dance to swing and vogue, join us for an eclectic mix of FREE dance classes – no experience required! Each event includes an hour-long free dance lesson followed by social dancing as the sun sets. , Join us for a free open-air Salsa Class with instructors Gabriela Mora & Juan Ramirez followed by an evening of social dancing as the sun sets! Presented in partnership with DanceHouse. 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-dance-dance-dance-salsa-jul-25-2025/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Friday, July 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre 650 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, Canada.

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 event, There are three ways to participate in the free swap: (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… 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, July 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. King George Secondary School 1755 Barclay St Vancouver, BC V6G 1K6, Canada.

VCT Visual Arts Open House

Staff submitted Vancouver Civic Theatres is proud to present a free Visual Arts Open House in the lobbies of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The current visual arts exhibition features work by Crissy Arseneau, Felicia Fraser, and Katie So. , This free event will include a 6:30pm artist talk and live musical performance by Louise Southwood throughout the evening. , Doors open 5pm to 8pm. Event type: Arts / film / exhibit. Neighbourhoods: Downtown. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Ticket price: Free. Registration website: https://www.universe.com/events/visual-arts-open-house-tickets-FXPYM1. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Vancouver Civic Theatres. Organizer website: https://vancouvercivictheatres.com/events/vct-visual-arts-open-house-jul-30-2025/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Queen Elizabeth Theatre 630 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, Canada.

Summer Sounds: houseguest & Hot Dyke Party

Staff submitted Vancouver Civic Theatres is thrilled to present the free Summer Sounds open-air concert series every Thursday from Jul 10-Aug 14! Enjoy live music on the sun-soaked plaza named šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn (650 Hamilton Street) by the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from 5-7:30pm, performed by an electrifying lineup of local, national, and international artists, , Our Vancouver Pride Celebration lights up the plaza with performances by two phenomenal acts! Experience all-trans rock band houseguest’s (Vancouver) unique brand of off-kilter garage rock stitches, moody guitar hooks, and disparate-yet-harmonious dual vocal performances. The evening ends with Hot Dyke Party (Vancouver), a high-energy, queer femme band known for their infectious energy and electrifying original music that varies in genre from punk rock, pop, dance and country. 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/summer-sounds-houseguest-hot-dyke-party-jul-31-2025/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Thursday, July 31, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM. šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre 650 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, Canada.

Dance Dance Dance: Free Vogue Class & Mini Ball

Staff submitted Vancouver Civic Theatres presents DANCE DANCE DANCE: FREE POP-UP DANCE CLASSES, , From Latin dance to swing and vogue, join us for an eclectic mix of FREE dance classes – no experience required! Each event includes an hour-long free dance lesson followed by social dancing as the sun sets. Vogue Class & Mini Ball with Van Vogue Jam, Learn the fundamentals of Vogueing and celebrate Ballroom culture with Van Vogue Jam at VCT's Pride Weekend dance class! Enjoy a beginner-friendly lesson on the art of Voguing with a Mini-Ball to follow. 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-dance-dance-dance-vogue-mini-ball-aug-1-2025/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Friday, August 1, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre 650 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, Canada.

Sunset Cinema: Free Outdoor Movie - Shrek

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: Shrek, Hey now, all stars! Join everyone’s favourite ogre for our first Sunset Cinema event of the Summer! , Once upon a time, in a faraway swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters, all recently banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save their home and reclaim his swamp, Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona, Farquaad's bride-to-be. But it turns out the Princess has a deep, dark secret... 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-shrek-aug-6-2025/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM. šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre 650 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, Canada.

Summer Sounds: Sarah McLachlan School of Music Student Spotlight

Dance Dance Dance: Free Hustle Class

Staff submitted Vancouver Civic Theatres presents DANCE DANCE DANCE: FREE POP-UP DANCE CLASSES, , From Latin dance to swing and vogue, join us for an eclectic mix of FREE dance classes – no experience required! Each event includes an hour-long free dance lesson followed by social dancing as the sun sets. , Hustle Class with Hustle at RS, , Discover the high-energy disco-fusion partner dance, the Hustle! Hustle at RS brings their fabulous free Hustle Class from Robson Square to šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn. Bring a dance partner to spin you around the floor or come solo and meet new friends! 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-dance-dance-dance-hustle-class-aug-8-2025/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Friday, August 8, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre 650 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, Canada.

City Hosted Cleanup- Downtown Waterfront

Staff submitted Join us for a litter cleanup in the Downtown Waterfront area on Saturday, August 9th from 10:15am- 12:15pm to keep the neighbourhood looking spectacular! , You can look for our tent setup at Harbour Green Park (1199 W Cordova St). We will provide cleanup equipment such as gloves, litter pickers or tongs, and garbage bags, but you are also welcome to bring your own. , If you would like to sign up, please use the registration link below. Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Cleanup party. Neighbourhoods: Downtown. Audiences: All ages. Ticket price: Free. Registration website: https://bttr.im/6ewxr. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Services. Organizer email: cleanup@vancouver.ca. Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM. Harbour Green Park 1199 W Cordova St Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5, Canada.

Sunset Cinema: Free Outdoor Movie - The Wild Robot

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: The Wild Robot, A heartwarming tale that every member of your family will love! Don't take it from us - this beloved film has an 98% Popcornmeter rating on Rotten Tomatoes. , The Wild Robot is an epic adventure following the journey of a robot--ROZZUM unit 7134, "Roz" for short -- that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling. Starring Lupita Nyong'o and Pedro Pascal. 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 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM. šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre 650 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, Canada.

Summer Sounds: Closing Party with DJ Softieshan & DJ O Show

Dance Dance Dance: Free Swing Class

Staff submitted Vancouver Civic Theatres presents DANCE DANCE DANCE: FREE POP-UP DANCE CLASSES, , From Latin dance to swing and vogue, join us for an eclectic mix of FREE dance classes – no experience required! Each event includes an hour-long free dance lesson followed by social dancing as the sun sets. , Swing Class with dusty Flowerpot Cabaret, Get ready to swing into action at the Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret's Swing Class! Known for their popular Swingout series of classes, the Dusty Flowerpot brings an unforgettable evening of 1940s fun - including a live swing band! 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-dance-dance-dance-swing-aug-15-2025/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Friday, August 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre 650 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, Canada.

Mini Pop-up Recycling Event

Staff submitted Bring your unwanted light bulbs, household batteries and more to our FREE mini pop-up recycling event on Sat. August 16th from 10am-1pm at River District in the plaza west of Save-On-Foods. , 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: Zero Waste Strategy. 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, August 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. River District 8550 River District Crossing Vancouver, BC V9B 6A2, Canada.

Chinatown Cleanup- August 16th

Staff submitted Join us for a litter cleanup in Chinatown on Saturday, August 16th from 10:15am- 12:15pm to keep the neighbourhood looking spectacular! , We will meet in the Chinatown Storytelling Centre (168 E Pender St.) before the cleanup. We will provide cleanup equipment such as gloves, litter pickers or tongs, and garbage bags, but you are also welcome to bring your own. , If you would like to sign up, please use the registration link below. Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Cleanup party. Neighbourhoods: Downtown. Audiences: All ages. Sustainability: Near public transit. Ticket price: Free. Registration website: https://bttr.im/2jlfj. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Solid Waste Services. Organizer email: cleanup@vancouver.ca. Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM. Chinatown Storytelling Centre 168 E Pender St Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3, Canada.

Jonathan Rogers Park Yellow Fish Catch Basin Marking

Staff submitted Paint the Town Yellow! Flex your artistic skills, make new friends, and help raise awareness about water pollution by marking a catch basin. , The storm drain (catch basin) marking program was developed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada in 1991 as a conservation and education project. It involves residents painting yellow fish next to catch basins and handing out educational door hangers in the community to explain the program. Catch basin marking is an easy, fun activity open to everyone. By marking a catch basin, you remind everyone that anything that flows down the catch basins goes into our waterways and can affect wildlife. , Seen a Yellow Fish in your neighbourhood? Enter our photo contest by emailing a photo of the marked catch basin and its location to yellowfish@vancouver.ca and you will be entered into a random draw. , Did you know that a City of Vancouver umbrella is perfect for both sunny and rainy weather? Enter to win an umbrella with a map of your favourite City, and walk away in… Event type: Community. Campaign, project, or topic: Climate Emergency. Neighbourhoods: All of Vancouver. Audiences: All ages. Languages: English. Accessibility: Accessible venue and parking. Dietary accommodation. Sustainability: Bicycle parking. Near public transit. Ticket price: Free. Registration website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jonathan-rogers-park-yellow-fish-catch-basin-marking-tickets-1415679468399?aff=oddtdtcreator. Buy tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jonathan-rogers-park-yellow-fish-catch-basin-marking-tickets-1415679468399?aff=oddtdtcreator. Organizer type: City of Vancouver. Organizer name: Yellow Fish Team. Organizer website: www.vancouver.ca/yellowfish. Organizer email: yellowfish@vancouver.ca. Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Jonathan Rogers Park 110 W 7th Ave Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L7, Canada.

Sunset Cinema: Free Outdoor Movie - Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark

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: Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Get ready for a classic adventure! , Dr. Indiana Jones, a renowned archeologist and expert in the occult, is hired by the U.S. Government to find the ark of the covenant, which is believed to still hold the Ten Commandments. Unfortunately, Hitler's agents are also after the ark. Indy and his ex-flame Marion escape from various close scrapes in a quest that takes them from Nepal to Cairo. 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-the-wild-robot-aug-13-2025/. Organizer email: vctpresents@vancouver.ca. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM. šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre 650 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC V6B 5N6, Canada.

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 event, There are three ways to participate in the free swap: (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… 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.

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.

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.

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 & 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 event, There are three ways to participate in the free swap: (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… 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.

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: Zero Waste Strategy. 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.

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.