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Active Play

(Ages 9 - 12) Youth aged 9 to 12 are invited to play, get active and build friendships. In this club our resident instructor, Claire Shepansky, will lead games that encourage personal growth and inclusivity. Activities will include gym games, team sports, and even outdoor fun!

English Reading & Writing

Sign up for our English Reading and Writing Classes catered for different age groups from K-G5. The instructor Jenni is a fully qualified elementary school teacher with 22 years of teaching experiences across 5 continents. She is passionate about reading and sharing this love of reading with children. Jenni believes in the power of books […]

Disability Inclusion in Sports

Are you a person with a disability or the parent or caregiver of a person with special needs? The Wesbrook Community Centre is looking for community input on how to make their programs and facilities more inclusive of UNA residents with diverse abilities. Join us for an Open House where we will discuss: improving the […]

Parking Permit 2017 Expiry Example

An important notice for all UNA Parking Permit and Visitor Parking Pass holders. 2018 – 2019 UNA Parking Permit and Visitor Passes are still available for purchase at the UNA Office. It is important to get your new UNA Parking Permit or Visitor Parking Pass before May 15, 2018. Accepted methods of payment are Visa, […]

Victoria Day

The UNA Office and Community Centres will be closed for the Victoria Day holiday.

Bike To Work Week

Bike to Work Week is just around the corner! If you haven’t signed up already, you can do so by following these steps: Go to the Bike to Work Week Registration Page Select: 'I am a Rider' Select: 'Join an existing Team' Type in “Team UNA” and join the team! Participation doesn’t have to be a […]

Big Loud Concert

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Family Movie Night: COCO

Come watch COCO with your family for just $2.00! There will be popcorn and refreshments available for purchase (cash only).

Family Movie Night

Bring the whole family to The Old Barn Community Centre on the first Saturday of every month for Family Movie Night! This month's featured movie on July 07 is Peter Rabbit! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and […]

Barn Raising – 2018

Join us at the Old Barn for a community evening that celebrates the best of what our neighbourhoods have to offer. With live music, a beer garden, $1 hotdogs, and a kid zone, this event has something for everyone. Stop by on August 25th and experience this 12th Annual event! This event is hosted by […]

Etsy Vancouver Market

Are you ready for a festive celebration of contemporary handmade featuring the Vancouver's foremost voices in craft and design? This is your one-stop shopping event for one of a kind gift-giving! Shop handmade, discover new local talents, connect with creativity and explore a range of lifestyle offerings. AND...this year, we are teaming up with the Wesbrook […]

Photos with Santa & Ornament Making

Create some winter memories that you can cherish by taking a photo with Santa and making Christmas tree ornaments. Professional holiday family photos are only $5.00. The ornament making workshop is free and open to all ages and artistic abilities.

New Acquisitions Exhibit

UBC Library’s Music Art and Architecture (MAA) Library and Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) are celebrating the new year with an exhibit showcasing a selection of new acquisitions from 2018. Explore MAA Library’s selections, representing all of its subject areas, and RBSC’s acquisition highlights that include items dating from the 16th century to 2018. […]

Dinosaur Teeth are Way Cool because…

Did you know that dinosaurs could continuously replace their teeth throughout their lives, and some had hundreds of teeth in their mouths at one time? Join Dr. Kirstin Brink to examine dinosaur teeth in detail and learn how comparisons between fossils and living animals can help understand the diets, lifestyles, and evolution of extinct animals. Included with museum […]

Beaty Nocturnal: A Botanical Time Machine

What’s it like to be a botanist? Come and find out at a very special Nocturnal, where we will explore the museum’s herbarium collection with curator Linda Jennings.  Come in out of the January cold for an evening, and learn about how our century old collection is organized, cared for, and used by thousands of […]

Arm Knitting Workshop

Arm Knitting is a new and trendy way of knitting cozy scarves and blankets. No needles are required! In this one day workshop, you will learn how to arm knit an infinity scarf. Instructions and materials are provided.

Movie Night – Incredibles 2

Bring the whole family to the Old Barn on the first Saturday of every month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Doors open at 6 pm, movie […]

Corallines are Way Cool because…

Corallines are diverse, abundant, and charismatic seaweeds found in a range of marine habitats worldwide.  Some coralline species grow as crusts, and can act as the “cement” holding large reef structures together. Dr. Kyra Janot is a newly minted PhD, excited to share her coralline enthusiasm with the world! Talk included with museum admission or […]

English Corner

English Corner is a free and informal way to improve your conversational english! English Corner allows newcomers to practice communicating in English, make new friends, and together find opportunities to contribute to the wellbeing of the community. Every Friday, participants come together at the Wesbrook Welcome Center to discuss a meaningful topic with the help of trained […]

Thunderstruck

Get your tickets to THUNDERSTRUCK - a festival event presented by the UBC Thunderbirds + The Calendar + AMS Events + UBC Birdcage Thunderstruck is our annual event highlighting women in sports to celebrate and acknowledge their achievements as well as to remind ourselves of the ongoing dialogue of gender equality in the competitive sports community. This year, Thunderstruck will feature our UBC […]

Lunar New Year Celebration 2019

Join us in welcoming in the Year of the Pig at the Wesbrook Community Centre. This family event will feature music, dance, games, crafts and other exciting activities. This is a great way to celebrate Asian culture and to meet your neighbours.

Sportball Parent & Tot

We are hosting special Parent and Tot sessions as part of MoveUBC! Sportball coaches will introduce toddlers to fundamental skills and physical literacy through a series of games and activities. Regular Parent & Tot activities will still be held and participants can flow freely between the activities. Regular drop-in rates apply ($3.50 per child or […]

MoveYOUth: Dodgeball Tournament (Age 12-18)

According to the ParticipACTION 2018 report card only 35% of youth (ages 5 to 17 years) are reaching their suggested physical activity levels outlined in the Canadian 24-hour Movement Guidelines. Youth need more opportunities to get active, and YOUth have the answer! Join us at the Wesbrook Community Centre for a free by-youth, for-youth Co-Ed […]

Art of Chinese Calligraphy (Mandarin Session)

Please Note: This session will be conducted in Mandarin. With over 10 years of experience teaching Chinese calligraphy and editing major Chinese language dictionaries, Bin Zhou will make a visual presentation about the traditions and development of each calligraphic style and their relations to Chinese history. Bin Zhou has a Master Degree in calligraphy from […]

Kids Take Over UBC

Step aside, grown-ups – the kids are back in business at this awesome arts festival. Buy your Family Pass here!Celebrate Family Day weekend by bringing your entire family to UBC on Sunday, February 17. Kids and youth will take on adult-sized roles, working alongside staff and volunteers to participate and promote arts and culture at UBC. Takeover […]

Family Day Pajama Party

Bring your family to The Old Barn Community Centre for a pajama party. Join us for a movie matinee, themed crafts, games, and story times. Participants in Pajamas will receive free popcorn during the movie. Movie: Incredibles 2

Nocturnal: Prehistoric B.C.

What was life like in British Columbia before humans arrived? Spend a night exploring the story of this land, from how it was shaped by the pull of tectonic plates, to the dinosaurs and woolly mammoths that have walked its changing surface. You'll never see B.C. quite the same way again! The museum will be […]

MoveYOUth: Basketball Tournament (Age 12-18)

According to the ParticipACTION 2018 report card only 35% of youth (ages 5 to 17 years) are reaching their suggested physical activity levels outlined in the Canadian 24-hour Movement Guidelines. Youth need more opportunities to get active, and YOUth have the answer! Join us at the Wesbrook Community Centre for a free by-youth, for-youth Co-Ed […]

Movement Through Gardening

Growing your own food has immeasurable benefits. It gets your body moving, it has incredible benefits to your mental health, and of course you get to enjoy nutritious vegetables. Think you don't have the right space to grow your own food? Think again! Whether your space is small, shady, on a balcony, or has poor soil, you'll learn how to make the […]

Get Up to Get Down

In partnership with moveUBC and lululemon, we are excited to be hosting this combined event! It is open for all levels, and variations will be recommended to meet your fitness abilities. Get UP: The first part will be focused on non equipment functional strength training lead by lululemon ambassadors, Bret and Phil from Session Athletics. […]

Sportball Parent & Tot

We are hosting special Parent and Tot sessions as part of MoveUBC! Sportball coaches will introduce toddlers to fundamental skills and physical literacy through a series of games and activities. Regular Parent & Tot activities will still be held and participants can flow freely between the activities. Regular drop-in rates apply ($3.50 per child or […]

Strata 101 Training

A free information session on Strata corporations and building management. Key terms and concepts include bylaws, AGM, strata fees, CFR, neighbors’ disputes, roles and responsibilities of a strata council, and your rights and obligations as a strata owner or a renter. English Session: February 26 Mandarin Session: February 28

Trot for Tots

The Trot for Tots is our annual charity run to raise awareness for child poverty in BC and to help local elementary schools like Captain James Cook Elementary School by purchasing resources they need to help provide a quality education. Participants may choose to participate in 1 of 4 races, then choose to run 1, […]

Strata 101 Training

A free information session on Strata corporations and building management. Key terms and concepts include bylaws, AGM, strata fees, CFR, neighbors’ disputes, roles and responsibilities of a strata council, and your rights and obligations as a strata owner or a renter. English Session: February 26 Mandarin Session: February 28

Red Cross Babysitting Course

So you want to be a babysitter? Or, your parents want you to take this course so they feel confident leaving you at home alone? Babysitting with First Aid Hero emphasizes learning through real life scenarios. Covered in this course: Creating Safe Environments, Safely Caring for ages 0-12, First Aid Skills. Please bring a lunch […]

Discover Japan

Have you ever wanted to travel to Japan, but don’t know where to start? This free workshop is designed to teach you everything you need to know to plan your trip from Vancouver to Japan! Speaker Kenta Nakagawa, a former teacher in Japan, will share his knowledge of the country including culture, food, things to […]

Movie Night – Christopher Robin

Bring the whole family to the Old Barn on the first Saturday of every month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Doors open at 6 pm, movie […]

Treehoppers are Way Cool because…

Treehoppers are peculiar insects that wear a 'helmet' on their bodies and hire ants as bodyguards! Find out how they've adapted to spread from the lush Amazonian jungle to right here in Vancouver at this exciting talk for all ages. Luis Camacho is an Ecuadorian naturalist studying at UBC, and keen to share the weird […]

Turn it Up and Disrupt

a festival celebrating gender equity + creative mobilization + the art of positive change This International Women’s Day, take part in an exciting festival that will inspire, educate and mobilize our community to creatively tackle gender-based inequities, and bring about positive change. Explore creative expression through three dynamic days of intersectional feminist discussions, performances, workshops […]

Tax Filing 101 (English)

Join us for a free information session which will teach you the basics on tax filing! The session will provide an overview of income tax guide and forms. Topics covered will include basic review of income inclusion, allowable deductions, non-refundable tax credits and basic federal and provincial tax calculations. Register to reserve your spot! English […]

UNA Bylaw Review

The UNA Board of Directors would like to invite the UNA community to a presentation and an open forum discussion. The Bylaw Review Committee will present their recommendations, and then a moderated open forum will follow. The meeting will take place in the meeting rooms 1 & 2, on the second floor of the Old […]

Tax Filing 101 (Mandarin)

Join us for a free information session which will teach you the basics on tax filing! The session will provide an overview of income tax guide and forms. Topics covered will include basic review of income inclusion, allowable deductions, non-refundable tax credits and basic federal and provincial tax calculations. Register to reserve your spot! English […]

UBC Botanical Garden: Horticulture Training Program Info Session

Do you love plants? Are you interested in a career in horticulture? Are you currently a horticulture professional and want to take the next step in your career? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then check out UBC Botanical Garden’s Horticulture Training Program. The instructors will provide a short presentation and you […]

UBC Botanical Garden: Pruning for Professionals Workshop

Do you want to learn how to prune according to professional standards or need to brush up on basic pruning techniques? This class is designed for nursery and landscape professionals and students in the trade. The goal of the workshop is to offer practical pruning skills offered by industry experts that can be implemented right […]

Spring Break at the Beaty

Join us this Spring Break for a different hands-on activity every day, brought to you by volunteers, staff, curators, and special guests. From identifying incredible insects to art, games, crafts, and activities, you’ll be a biodiversity pro in no time! Learn more about the language of the forest at Talkative Trees, meet some of the […]

Mason Bee Nest Making Workshop (All Ages)

Want to help contribute to the local biodiversity in your community? Come to this fun hands-on workshop, where you will build your own mason bee nest that can be installed at home, or in a community garden plot! This is a great workshop for all ages. Richard and Jilian Scarth, members of the UNA Community, […]

UBC Botanical Garden: Plant ID for Professionals Workshop

Do you want to sharpen your plant identification skills according to professional standards or have plant ID skills and need to brush up on plant identification specifics? This class is designed for nursery and landscape professionals and students in the trade. The goal of the workshop is to offer horticulture professionals the opportunity to improve their […]

Pollinators, Please! UBC Botanical Garden Spring Tour

Bring your family outside to enjoy some fresh air and discover the biodiversity of UBC Botanical Garden. Enjoy a guided walk through the Garden with one of our excellent Garden Guides and explore biodiversity, pollinators, and plants. Guests will learn about birds, bees, the importance of pollinators, how to support them, the plants that attract them and enjoy a honey […]

Nitobe Memorial Garden Spring Tour

Come outside to enjoy the fresh spring air and discover the beauty of Nitobe Memorial Garden. One of our excellent Garden Guides will lead you on a 45-minute walk through our traditional Japanese stroll garden as you learn about Japanese culture, garden design, and mindfulness. Please note that the tour runs from 12:30 pm to 1:15 […]

Nocturnal Science Slam: Women in STEM

For our next Nocturnal we’re thrilled to be teaming up with Science Slam Vancouver to celebrate Women’s History Month! A host of intrepid speakers will be giving lightning talks on some brilliant women in science, technology, engineering and maths.  Let us know on Facebook if you’ll be joining us! Admission by donation. Cash bar and free appetizers.

UBC Botanical Garden: Propagation for Professionals Workshop

Do you want to know the scientific foundations of seed and vegetative propagation methods? There are numerous techniques for multiplying plants. This class is designed for nursery and landscape professionals and students in the trade. The goal of the workshop is to present best practices and practical skills for propagating plants. The right propagation skills can […]

How to Find Balance in Your Child’s Gaming

Connect community members, share cultural experiences and discuss topics of common concern. Organized by the UNA Multicultural Committee and facilitated by invited speakers. Registration is required. Topic: How to Find Balance in Your Child's Gaming Speaker: David Hahn

Pollinators, Please! UBC Botanical Garden Spring Tour

Bring your family outside to enjoy some fresh air and discover the biodiversity of UBC Botanical Garden. Enjoy a guided walk through the Garden with one of our excellent Garden Guides and explore biodiversity, pollinators, and plants. Guests will learn about birds, bees, the importance of pollinators, how to support them, the plants that attract them and enjoy a honey […]

Nitobe Memorial Garden Spring Tour

Come outside to enjoy the fresh spring air and discover the beauty of Nitobe Memorial Garden. One of our excellent Garden Guides will lead you on a 45-minute walk through our traditional Japanese stroll garden as you learn about Japanese culture, garden design, and mindfulness. Please note that the tour runs from 1:30 pm – […]

Trees, Please! UBC Botanical Garden Spring Tour

Bring your family outside to enjoy some fresh air and discover the beauty of UBC Botanical Garden. Enjoy a guided walk with one of our excellent Garden Guides through our Asian Garden and BC Rainforest Garden. Guests will learn about our amazing collection of plants, biodiversity and the forest biome, and the incredible native trees […]

Nitobe Memorial Garden Spring Tour

Come outside to enjoy the fresh spring air and discover the beauty of Nitobe Memorial Garden. One of our excellent Garden Guides will lead you on a 45-minute walk through our traditional Japanese stroll garden as you learn about Japanese culture, garden design, and mindfulness. Please note that the tour runs from 1:00 pm to 1:45 […]

Laughing at Misadventures

In his talk titled "Laughing at Misadventures", Hong Kong Comedian Vivek Mahbubani will share the often-overlooked side of comedy that would both make you laugh and even cry a little through his jokes and stories. Program in English and free admission. Please RSVP from the ticket link to secure seats. Vivek Mahbubani - Comedian 棟篤笑 […]

James Bay Concert

JAMES BAY Electric Light Tour With guest Noah Kahan Sunday, March 31, 2019 All Ages / Reserved Stands / General Admission Floor Doors: 7:00pm / Show: 8:00pm Get Tickets: http://bit.ly/jamesbay-tickets Tickets: $35.00, $49.50, $69.50  (Incl. GST) + s/c See James Bay live in concert for his Electric Light Tour with special guest Noah Kahan on March […]

Movie Night – Ralph Breaks the Internet

Bring the whole family to the Old Barn on the first Saturday of every month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., movie […]

UTown@UBC Nature Club

Drop in between 10:30 am – 1:00 pm the first Sunday of the month to enjoy special ecosystem activities for families plus all of our regular museum programming, Raising Big Blue movie, museum tours, and more! These drop-in sessions are FREE for UNA residents and are designed for children 5-12 years old accompanied by an adult (not […]

Yoga as the Science for Inner Transformation

All serious teachings insist on a radical self-transformation in order to make any connection with the Truth. A searcher soon becomes deeply interested in the long but adventurous journey of transformation. Drawing mostly from the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita-- the two classics of Yoga--we will explore how the practice and theory of Yoga […]

UBC Botanical Garden: Horticulture Training Program Info Session

Do you love plants? Are you interested in a career in horticulture? Are you currently a horticulture professional and want to take the next step in your career? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then check out UBC Botanical Garden’s Horticulture Training Program. The instructors will provide a short presentation and you […]

Spring Botanical Volunteer Orientation 2019

Turn over a new leaf and learn more about plants and ecology with us! As a volunteer with UBC Botanical Garden, you can participate in helping us run events, tours, and community outreach. Our volunteer orientations are held seasonally and offer an overview of the ways you can become involved at the Garden. No experience […]

Nocturnal: Museum as Muse

Join us for an evening with artist Catherine M. Stewart, creator of our feature exhibition Skin & Bones, as we celebrate the release of two new books based on her exhibits at the Beaty! Catherine will speak about her work combining scientific specimens with photography and fashion collections - using the museum as her artistic […]

Inside a Dogs Head: How a Dog Learns

Connect with community members, share cultural experiences and discuss topics of common concern. Organized by the UNA Multicultural Committee and facilitated by invited speakers. Registration is required. Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking or why they do certain behaviours? Come and learn how to be the best teacher you can be for […]

Success: Employment Guide (Mandarin)

This introductory workshop prepares participants for what they will encounter while looking for jobs in Canada. It covers a range of topics such as employment programs for newcomers, career planning, hidden job markets, professional networking, and tips for a compelling resume. This session will be conducted in mandarin.

The 1975 Concert

THE 1975With guests Pale Waves and New Rome Friday, April 26 DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE, Vancouver All Ages / General Admission Floor / Reserved Seating Doors: 6:00pm / Show: 7:00pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/ubc-tickets-1975 Tickets: $45.00, $59.50, $69.50 (Incl. GST) + s/c

Earth Day 2019

Come celebrate Earth Day by learning about different ways we can care about the Earth and decrease our impact. Kid’s games and activities BYOM (bring your own mug) for free hot drinks Clothing Repair Workshop with Frameworq Education Society (from 11 am – 2 pm only) Seed Exchange with UBC Seeds Lending Library Seed Saving […]

Clothing Repair Workshop

Join us for a Free Clothing Fix-It event, hosted by the Frameworq Education Society at the Wesbrook Community Centre. All supplies, materials, and expertise will be provided to fix your favourite garments. Gain some valuable repair skills, all while helping divert textiles from the landfill.All you need to do is bring a clothing item to […]

UBC Botanical Garden: Horticulture Training Program Info Session

Do you love plants? Are you interested in a career in horticulture? Are you currently a horticulture professional and want to take the next step in your career? If you answered yes to any of these questions then check out UBC Botanical Garden’s Horticulture Training Program. The instructors will provide a short presentation and you […]

Jane’s Walk 2019

Join us for a Jane's Walk this year with Dean Gregory, University Landscape Architect at Campus & Community Planning. Jane’s Walks are free, locally organized walking tours that give people the opportunity to get together to explore and celebrate their neighbourhoods. The tour will feature recently completed projects and projects underway will be visited including Library Garden, University Commons, the […]

Movie Night – Mary Poppins (1964)

Bring the whole family to the Old Barn on the first Saturday of every month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., movie […]

UTown@UBC Nature Club

Drop in between 10:30 am – 1:00 pm the first Sunday of the month to enjoy special ecosystem activities for families plus all of our regular museum programming, Raising Big Blue movie, museum tours, and more! These drop-in sessions are FREE for UNA residents and are designed for children 5-12 years old accompanied by an adult (not […]

Can biodiversity adapt to climate change?

Organisms around the world are already responding to our changing climate; some birds are laying their eggs earlier in warmer weather, and a variety of plants have developed a greater resistance to drought. So should we be more optimistic about the capacity of biodiversity to adapt to climate change? Join researcher Ophelie Ronce for a […]

World Tuesday Night Championships Bike Race

Event Details: Tuesdays from May 7th to August 29th, but may not occur on every Tuesday Clockwise from Stadium Road and Main Mall to East Mall, West 16th Avenue, SW Marine Drive and Stadium Road back to Main Mall. Cyclists ride at higher speeds and follow rules of the road, but close a lane for […]

Shoppers. Loves. You. Run For Women

Join Shopper's Drug Mart at the SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women in support of Mental Health Programs at the B.C. Women's Hospital! Register today to be apart of the largest event series supporting Women's Mental Health Programs in Canada. Click the link below to register and you'll also receive our race shirt, finisher's bracelet […]

Heart & Stroke Foundation Big Bike

DateMay 14, 2019 - 10:00 to 18:00 Location Campus roads Annual fundraising event for the Heart & Stroke Foundation. The Big Bike is a 30-person bicycle with a Heart & Stroke cyclist steering the bike. The bike travels on roadways/concrete areas only and follows rules of the road but proceeds slower Registration will be set up by Buchanan […]

Celebrate Bird Week: Early Morning Bird Tour at UBC Botanical Garden

It’s Vancouver Bird Week and a tour is flying into town! Join us for an introductory bird tour at UBC Botanical Garden as we search for exciting birds and listen for their melodious calls. This event is great for beginner birders and will focus on identifying common birds of UBC Botanical Garden and the Vancouver […]

Nocturnal: Emergent Behaviour

Vancouver's Tempest Flute Ensemble present Emergent Behaviour: a series of new music compositions that respond to the museum's permanent collections and our Skin & Bones exhibition. Admission by donation

UBC Spring Graduation

Tuum est. The day is yours. Learn about your graduation day including how to get to the venue, the schedule of the day and reception details. Use these resources as your roadmap to your monumental day shared with classmates, friends, family and the faculty that helped you get here. Explore the event  Share the excitement […]

Blood Pressure Clinic

May Measurement Month (MMM) is a global awareness campaign spearheaded by the International Society of Hypertension (ISH). As a part of this campaign, Wesbrook Community Centre will host a blood pressure screening clinic on May 22, 2019. Get your blood pressure checked for FREE by healthcare professionals and find out whether or not you are […]

Baccalaureate Concert

The Baccalaureate Concert is a free annual concert in honour of our graduating students, featuring outstanding young artists from the UBC School of Music. The evening includes music by Mozart, Bernstein, Ravel, and Piazzolla and more; a jazzy piano solo by a student composer; and a nine-piece jazz band. Adding to the celebratory music making […]

Courtyard Sale: Peonies, Pelargoniums & Prized Perennials

Presented by the Friends of the Garden volunteers: a plant sale worth waiting for! Featuring prized peonies, unique pelargoniums propagated by the FOGs, hardy perennials and planted pots. Special prices one day only. Following the sale, Shop in the Garden will be open until 5 pm. Bring your gardening questions to on-site Master Gardeners and […]

UBC Botanical Garden: Native Plant ID and Plant Pressing Walkshop

Join us for a walk in the Garden exploring native plants and plant pressing. This 'walkshop' will introduce some common native plants and how to identify them, their uses, and techniques for pressing and drying plants.Participants will learn: How to identify some native plants and plant-specific characteristics Ways in which native plants are used culturally and […]

Get to Know the B.C. Healthcare System (Mandarin Session)

Connect with community members, share cultural experiences and discuss topics of common concern. Organized by the UNA Multicultural Committee and facilitated by invited speakers. Registration is required. Join Lenny Zhou, Senior Operations Engineering Manager of BC Children's Hospital, to get an overview of the public healthcare system in Canada and British Columbia, with an introduction […]

World Tuesday Night Championships Bike Race

Event Details: Tuesdays from May 7th to August 29th, but may not occur on every Tuesday Clockwise from Stadium Road and Main Mall to East Mall, West 16th Avenue, SW Marine Drive and Stadium Road back to Main Mall. Cyclists ride at higher speeds and follow rules of the road, but close a lane for […]

Bike to Work Week Celebration Station

Wednesday, May 29, 4:00-6:00 pmLee Square, by the UBC Bookstore Stop by the our Celebration Station for bike-friendly fun and enter to win prizes. Free tune-ups by The Bike Kitchen TransLink bike racks to practice putting your bike on the bus Register your bike for free with Project 529, an anti-theft bike program and recovery service […]

Movie Night – Mary Poppins Returns

Bring the whole family to the Old Barn on the first Saturday of every month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., movie […]

Asian Language Storytime

The Asian Library and the University Neighbourhood Association (UNA) are collaborating to present Asian Language Storytime on Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. during Congress 2019. The event will include storytellers reading picture books in Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Hindi, Japanese, Korean and Punjabi with English-language translations. The program will include breaks […]

Way Cool 100

Join us for our 100th Sunday exploring and celebrating the natural world! A family friendly afternoon of short talks from seaweed to dinosaur teeth, followed by cake in our Biodiversity Courtyard! Free with museum admission or membership To find out more, and let us know you're coming, check out our Facebook event!

Pause for Paws

Pause for Paws is a free event open to everyone. Youth, students and parents are invited to take a pause from their life's stressors with a day of self-care, learning and relaxation. Guests are encouraged to attend the entire event and those who attend the opening speech and Jack.ORG lecture will get priority access to […]

General Insurance

Representatives from InsureBC Wesbrook will introduce basic knowledge of general insurance including auto, property and liability insurance. They'll also explain practical general insurance policies that are common in daily life. A discussion of general insurance concerns will follow.

Artemisia Duo | Amphitheatre Summer Series 2019

Join us in the Roseline Sturdy Amphitheatre for our Summer Series. We’ve got a mix of entertaining performances lined up throughout the summer. Formed in 2015, Artemisia Duo is an ensemble comprised of flutist Emily Richardson and pianist Susan Xia. Emily and Susan are committed to increasing community engagement in the arts and perform outreach […]

Nocturnal: Meet the Pollinators

It’s summer again, and all around us pollinators are hard at work keeping our ecosystems healthy. But can you tell a bee from a wasp? And why does it matter? Join our entomology team for an evening at the museum to learn more about how pollinators do what they do, and why it’s important for […]

Tough Toddler

Does your toddler have what it takes… to lead your family through a day of running, tumbling, jumping and fun?You won’t have to be “yeh big” to join this action! Join us on Sunday, June 23 for an amusing day of outdoor activities designed for toddlers and the entire family. No one gets stuck in the […]

UBC Farm Saturday Farmers’ Market

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square

Save the date for Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square 2019, every Saturday June 29th - September 7th!   Our Summer in the Square series is back and features local artists who will regale and entertain you through the warm summer months. Get ready for 11 exciting performances at Wesbrook Village's Norman Mackenzie Square as we've brought back […]

Run Canada Day

Get in the spirit of  CANADA DAY!  Come run the beautiful trails of Pacific Spirit Park at the RUN CANADA DAY 10K/5K and 1K Kids Run and then enjoy post race refreshments and a Canada Day cake in UBC Wesbrook Village. Where: UBC Wesbrook Village – UBC Running Room Date: Monday, July 1, 2019 Race Start Time: […]

UBC Farm Saturday Farmers’ Market

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square

Save the date for Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square 2019, every Saturday June 29th - September 7th!   Our Summer in the Square series is back and features local artists who will regale and entertain you throughout the warm summer months. Get ready for 11 exciting performances at Wesbrook Village's Norman Mackenzie Square as we've brought back […]

Movie Night – How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Bring the whole family to the Old Barn on the first Saturday of every month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., movie […]

Sea Monsters are Way Cool because…

There be monsters here… Sailors have been spinning yarns since the first ship was invented. Giant octopuses, mermaids, and sea serpents haunt our dreams and nightmares. But where did these legends come from? Join Dr. Emma Shelford, oceanography doctorate and author of nine fantasy novels, to examine the stories behind fantastical sea monsters and discover that […]

Puban Collection Drop-in Tour at UBC Library Rare Books and Special Collections

In honour of the 60th anniversary of the Library's acquisition of the Puban Collection, Rare Books and Special Collections will be hosting bi-weekly tours highlighting items from the collection throughout the summer. Join this tour for an introduction to the Puban Collection, hosted by UBC Library's Chinese Rare Books Cataloguer, Ya Min Wu. The event […]

Reactive Rover – Orientation

Does your dog lunge, bark or growl at other dogs or people when on leash? If so, this class is for you! You will learn how to change your dog's emotional state from fearful to calm in the presence of other dogs and people. This class will be held primarily outdoors so we have space […]

UBC Farm Saturday Farmers’ Market

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Native Plant ID and Plant Pressing Walkshop

Join us for a walk in the Garden exploring native plants and plant pressing. This ‘walkshop’ will introduce some common native plants, how to identify them, and their uses and a demonstration of pressing and drying plants. Participants will learn: How to identify some native plants and plant-specific characteristics Ways in which native plants are used […]

Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square

Save the date for Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square 2019, every Saturday June 29th - September 7th!   Our Summer in the Square series is back and features local artists who will regale and entertain you through the warm summer months. Get ready for 11 exciting performances at Wesbrook Village's Norman Mackenzie Square as we've brought back […]

Development Permit Board – DP17024 South Campus Greenway

UBC Properties Trust proposes to build a path that will be integrated within the existing treed area extending from Nobel Park to West 16th Avenue between UBC Farm and the Wesbrook Place Neighbourhood.  This application was presented at a Public Open House (May 28, 2019).  Modifications have been made in response to feedback, and the […]

UBC Chef Challenge

Tasty food. Craft brews. Latin Vibes. UBC’s most exciting culinary showdown is back! You’ve worked hard all year, let UBC’s top culinary teams give you a little taste of paradise […]

The Hot Teas | Amphitheatre Summer Series 2019

Join us in the Roseline Sturdy Amphitheatre for our Summer Series. We’ve got a mix of entertaining performances lined up throughout the summer. The Hot Teas are a Vancouver-based a […]

Seeds of Knowledge at the UBC Farm

Join us for an exciting day for the whole family to learn about and celebrate research with the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems and UBC Farm! Following up on three years of Beet Tasting and Research Showcases, we are hosting our fourth Seeds of Knowledge. Expect an exciting day for the whole family to learn […]

UBC Farm Saturday Farmers’ Market

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square

Save the date for Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square 2019, every Saturday June 29th - September 7th!   Our Summer in the Square series is back and features local artists who will […]

Puban Collection Drop-in Tour at UBC Library Rare Books and Special Collections

In honour of the 60th anniversary of the Library's acquisition of the Puban Collection, Rare Books and Special Collections will be hosting bi-weekly tours highlighting items from the collection throughout the summer. Join this tour for an introduction to the Puban Collection, hosted by UBC Library's Chinese Rare Books Cataloguer, Ya Min Wu. The event […]

UBC Farm Saturday Farmers’ Market

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square

Save the date for Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square 2019, every Saturday June 29th - September 7th!   Our Summer in the Square series is back and features local artists who will regale and entertain you through the warm summer months. Get ready for 11 exciting performances at Wesbrook Village's Norman Mackenzie Square as we've brought back […]

A Queer Century, 1869-1969: A Rare Books Exhibition (Final Day)

In June 2019, look out for a new exhibition, "A Queer Century, 1869-1969," which will open officially for the Congress of Humanities and Social Sciences, which will be held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. Hosted by UBC Rare Books and Special […]

UBC Farm Saturday Farmers’ Market

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square

Save the date for Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square 2019, every Saturday June 29th - September 7th!   Our Summer in the Square series is back and features local artists who will regale and entertain you through the warm summer months. Get ready for 11 exciting performances at Wesbrook Village's Norman Mackenzie Square as we've brought back […]

Puban Collection Drop-in Tour at UBC Library Rare Books and Special Collections

In honour of the 60th anniversary of the Library's acquisition of the Puban Collection, Rare Books and Special Collections will be hosting bi-weekly tours highlighting items from the collection throughout the summer. Join this tour for an introduction to the Puban Collection, hosted by UBC Library's Chinese Rare Books Cataloguer, Ya Min Wu. The event […]

Movie Night – Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

Bring the whole family to the Old Barn on the first Saturday of every month for Family Movie Night! $2 admission. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks are available for sale, cash only. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., movie […]

UBC Farm Saturday Farmers’ Market

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square

Save the date for Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square 2019, every Saturday June 29th - September 7th!   Our Summer in the Square series is back and features local artists who will regale and entertain you through the warm summer months. Get ready for 11 exciting performances at Wesbrook Village's Norman Mackenzie Square as we've brought back […]

Rumour Mill | Amphitheatre Summer Series 2019

Join us in the Roseline Sturdy Amphitheatre for our Summer Series. We’ve got a mix of entertaining performances lined up throughout the summer. Rumour Mill is an Indie band based in Vancouver, BC, headed by best buds Aline Daigle and Anna Katarina. Their music is a cocktail of ever-evolving pop, folk, and country, with a […]

UBC Farm Saturday Farmers’ Market

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square

Save the date for Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square 2019, every Saturday June 29th - September 7th!   Our Summer in the Square series is back and features local artists who will regale and entertain you through the warm summer months. Get ready for 11 exciting performances at Wesbrook Village's Norman Mackenzie Square as we've brought back […]

Puban Collection Drop-in Tour at UBC Library Rare Books and Special Collections

In honour of the 60th anniversary of the Library's acquisition of the Puban Collection, Rare Books and Special Collections will be hosting bi-weekly tours highlighting items from the collection throughout the summer. Join this tour for an introduction to the Puban Collection, hosted by UBC Library's Chinese Rare Books Cataloguer, Ya Min Wu. The event […]

JoJo Siwa ft. The Belles

JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The TourFeaturing special guests The Belles Tuesday, August 20 2019 at 7:00pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/ubctix-jojosiwa See Nickelodeon and YouTube teen sensation JoJo Siwa for her first-ever tour!

The Japanese Way of Tea

Deepen your understanding of the Japanese culture, and experience the Japanese tea ceremony at the Nitobe Memorial Garden. The Urasenke Foundation of Vancouver hosts tea ceremonies at Nitobe Memorial Garden throughout the summer. Tea ceremonies are held at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm (noon), 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Cost is $10. Please note […]

UBC Farm Saturday Farmers’ Market

Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse artisan crafts, listen to musicians play while you grab lunch and a coffee, visit the chickens and tour the UBC Farm to learn about what’s growing.

Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square

Save the date for Wesbrook Village Summer in the Square 2019, every Saturday June 29th - September 7th!   Our Summer in the Square series is back and features local artists who will regale and entertain you through the warm summer months. Get ready for 11 exciting performances at Wesbrook Village's Norman Mackenzie Square as we've brought back […]