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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.
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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
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, […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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: […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 right here on campus. Acadia Park’s very own, Brejera Band, will make you move to the sounds of samba, bossa nova and more. Your 2019 competitors […]
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 cappella group singing everything from pop to indie to electronic music. Graduates of UBC, they are young professionals by day and performers by night, with […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 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!
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Imagine UBC On the first day of classes, campus is transformed and over 8000 new-to-UBC students and over 1000 faculty, student and staff volunteers come together to welcome you to your new academic community and celebrate the start of the school year. Pep Rally at Thunderbird Arena - 1:30pm to 3pm Main Event on Main […]
Featuring ferns, succulents, tropical plants, containers, and accessories. Expert gardeners are on-site for advice. Presented by the Friends of the Garden volunteers.
LOVE LOVE LOVE!On September 6, Pride comes to UBC in celebration of Positive Space, and the diversity of our community. Get ready for a FREE and fabulous evening where we appreciate the beauty of all sexual and gender identities. Strike a pose and get your dance on. You will not want to miss this, it's […]
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.
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 […]
Every term, the UNA offers over 200+ programs at our community centres. We hand-picked special art, sports, fitness and educational programs and we’re offering a FREE trial class for each at the Wesbrook Community Centre. Class sizes are limited so reserve your spot by registering online starting August 19. Check out the full schedule at […]
Event Details: Set up: September 11, 2019 - 7am - 5pm, September 12, 7am - 5pm and September 13, 7am - 3pm Take down: September 14, 2019 - 9am - 5pm Alcohol will be served Site wide liquor license 5000 participants, 50 event staff Food trucks Sound checks will start as early as 10am intermittently No […]
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.
Alumni & Friends Festival 11:00am to 1pm | Thunderbird Stadium Great Thunderbird Trek 12:20 p.m. | Leave Lee Square outside Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre 1:00 p.m. | Leave Place Vanier 1:25 p.m. | Leave Totem Park 1:45 p.m. | Arrive at UBC Homecoming Street Party Homecoming Street Party 1-3pm, Thunderbird Stadium parking lot Homecoming Game […]
The 2020 UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture is now accepting applications! The UBC Farm Practicum can be taken as either a seven-month (April – October), or as a five-month (April – August), experiential-learning program. The program is part-time (approximately 20 hours per week), and is designed for aspiring farmers, urban gardeners, environmental educators, and students […]
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 […]
The Mysterious Barricades Concert Society hosts a series of 15 one-hour concerts across Canada between September 5th and September 14th to mark World Suicide Awareness Week. This concert series comprises of performances by some of Canada’s finest musicians and includes genres of classical, choral, jazz, and more. The UBC School of Music invites the community […]
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.
Learn tips and techniques for making your very own herbarium vouchers of native plants. Participants will go for a walk in the garden to collect native plants and discover how specimens are curated in a herbarium for scientific research. There will be hands-on instruction on collecting, pressing, and mounting techniques to prepare specimens suitable for creative […]
Come discover garden favourites, rare wonders and specialty bulbs for all seasons. Our sale focuses on less common, dormant bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes–donated by the Garden, volunteer propagation groups, and the Friends of the Garden. In previous years, our crew prepped and sold 150 different taxa from Acis to Zantedeschia. New! The Alpine Garden Club of BC Fall […]
Kick off the school year with a night of food, arts, and culture right here on campus. September 26 will mark the 6th annual Harvest Feastival: a long table dinner welcoming staff, faculty, and students back to campus and featuring fresh local food from the UBC Farm, followed by an evening of arts and culture programming. […]
Hey Hockey Fan's! Come out and support your UBC Men's Hockey team as they take on their biggest rival, the defending conference champions Alberta Golden Bears, in their home opener this Friday, September 27th, at Thunderbird Arena. It will be an exciting season for the T-Birds this year as Head Coach Sven Butenschon has added […]
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.
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 […]
Hey T-Bird fans! Come out and support your UBC Football team at their first ever "FAN FAIR" game happening this Saturday, September 28th, at Thunderbird Stadium. This game is all about challenging fans to show us there best Thunderbird spirit! So grab your face paint, grab your blue & gold, and bring your loudest cheering […]
OF MONSTERS AND MEN FEVER DREAM TOURwith special guests Saturday, September 28 2019 at 7:00pm Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre - Vancouver, BC Tickets: http://bit.ly/omam-ubc General Admission Floor / Reserved Seating / All Ages Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm Of Monsters and Men are coming to Vancouver this fall at UBC's Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre! […]
Fix-itBring any clothing or textile items in need of repairing and learn how to fix them! All supplies and skills to mend your garment will be provided. What to bring: Any items that you would like to repair Swap-it Got a closet of fantastic clothes that you don’t wear anymore? Bring them to our first […]
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.
Weekend Workshop:Day 1: Saturday, October 5th, 2019 Day 2: Sunday, October 6th, 2019 Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (Saturday & Sunday) Instructor: Alison Watt Join botanical painter Alison Watt for a 2-day introduction to botanical painting in watercolours using plants from the Garden. This class will cover watercolour materials (brushes, paints, and paper) and basic watercolour […]
LOGIC: THE CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS MIND TOURFeaturing special guests J.I.D & YBN Cordae Saturday, October 5 2019 Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre All Ages / General Admission Floor / Reserved Seating Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:30pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/logic-ubc Price: $49.99, $59.99, $79.99 (Incl. GST) + s/c Grammy nominated artist Logic announced his North American tour […]
ROCK THE RINK 2019Rock the Rink is a show like no other skating show you've ever seen before! It features Canadian greats, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Patrick Chan, Kaetlyn Osmond and Elvis Stojko! Rock the Rink is an annual tour that focuses on being more than a figure skating show. Combining the highest level […]
BASTILLE: DOOM DAYS TOUR PART 1with guests Tuesday, October 8 2019 Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre - Vancouver, BC Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:30pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/bastille-ubc Price: $39.50, $55.00, $65.00 (Plus Service Charges) Bastille is coming back to UBC's Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre for their Doom Days Tour Part 1! See them live in concert […]
Hey T-Bird Fans! It's October now, and as the pumpkin spice season quickly approaches, so does your UBC Women's Hockey 2019/2020 season HOME-OPENER! This is sure to be an exciting match up as the T-Birds are fired up to get their season started against one of their biggest inter-conference rivals, the University of Calgary DINO's! […]
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.
HOZIER: WASTELAND, BABY! TOURwith special guest Freya Ridings Friday, October 18 2019 Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre (UBC) Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm Tickets: $39.50 / $49.50 / $59.50 / $69.50 + fees Link: http://bit.ly/ubc-hozier-tix Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Hozier is coming to Vancouver this Fall for his Wasteland, Baby! Tour. See Hozier LIVE in concert on October […]
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.
October 19 & 20, 2019, 11 am - 4 pm A family event for all ages, UBC Apple Festival celebrates one of BC’s favourite fruits. From learning about the diversity of apples to tasting rare and unusual varieties, Apple Festival is a great opportunity to discover more about this delicious fruit. This year, we are […]
Hey T-Bird Fans!Come out and support your UBC Football team as we honour the legendary Frank Smith at our first ever LEGACY GAME on October 19th. In 21 seasons as the Thunderbirds’ head coach, Frank Smith won two national championships, made the final on two other occasions, won five Canada West titles and compiled a […]
The All-Candidates Forum will be held at the Wesbrook Community Centre. This is an opportunity to hear from and engage with candidates in the upcoming elections.
The Fall Classic 2019 will be taking place at the Point Grey campus on October 26th from 7:30am - 1:00pm. The course is 5km, 10km, 4 person 10km relay and a half marathon.
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.
Prepare yourself for a Bootiful Evening!Back again this year is our frighteningly famous Wesbrook Village Trick-or-Treating event & more on October 31, 2019 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Bring your little ghosts and goblins to participating Wesbrook Village retailers for treats (while quantities last). Don't forget to vote online on our Instagram page for the best decorated store to […]
Hey Volleyball Fans! Come out and support your UBC Thunderbirds Men's and Women's Volleyball teams as they start their season at home in War Memorial Gym on November 1st! UBC Women's Volleyball are looking to come out strong this season as they are the defending National Champions and the top team to beat in the […]
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.
Hey T-Bird Fans! Come out and support your UBC Men's and Women's Basketball teams as they take on the University of Calgary Dino's at our annual HOME OPENER event happening on November 8th at War Memorial Gym! We are offering all UNA Members 50% off regular priced tickets as a token of our appreciation for […]
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.
This year’s Annual Remembrance Day ceremony at UBC will be held on Monday, November 11, 2019 in the War Memorial Gym. The event is open to all and is an opportunity for all to honour and remember all those who served in times of war, military conflict and peace. Doors to the Gym will open […]
As part of the President’s Concert Series, Santa J. Ono, President and Vice-Chancellor, UBC, presents a special concert featuring two outstanding Canadian musicians: pianist Jon Kimura Parker and cellist Desmond Hoebig performing works of classical music composers: Stravinsky, Bach, Chopin and Brahms. Lobby: opens at 5:30 pm (one hour prior to performance) Chan Shun […]
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.
Hey T-Bird Fans! Make sure to keep your schedules clear for this one as THUNDERSTRUCK is one of our largest festival events of the year. Watch our defending National Champions, the UBC Women's Volleyball team, take on the Thompson Rivers Wolfpack in what is sure to be a SOLD-OUT crowd at War Memorial Gym on […]
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.
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. Join Corazon and learn how to get your home ready for holidays with flowers and ornaments. Corazon is a UNA resident and a volunteer, she lives in Chancellor Place.
DANIEL CAESAR - CASE STUDY 01: TOURwith guests Wednesday, Nov 27 (SECOND SHOW ADDED) Thursday, Nov 28 Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre (UBC), Vancouver All Ages / General Admission Floor / Reserved Seating Stands Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/search?q=Doug+mitchell+Daniel+Caesar Price: $25.00, $32.50, $39.50, $49.50 (Incl. GST) + s/c Due to popular demand, a second […]
DANIEL CAESAR - CASE STUDY 01: TOURwith guests Wednesday, Nov 27 (SECOND SHOW ADDED) Thursday, Nov 28 Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre (UBC), Vancouver All Ages / General Admission Floor / Reserved Seating Stands Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/search?q=Doug+mitchell+Daniel+Caesar Price: $25.00, $32.50, $39.50, $49.50 (Incl. GST) + s/c Due to popular demand, a second […]
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.
Hey sports fans! We have an exciting T-Bird event coming up that you definitely do not want to miss! WINTER THUNDERLAND is UBC’s first ever holiday themed festival event highlighting Women in Sport. This festival event kicks off with a public skate followed by a hockey game featuring UBC Women's Hockey. The event also includes […]
Music and Science are presented together, thereby leading to novel insights and concepts. Join us for a concert featuring internationally celebrated musicians, among them members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra paired with scientific insights from researchers, Faculty of Medicine, UBC. The idea of combining music and medicine into the “Sounds & Science” – scientific concert […]
The Holiday Festivities Continue at Wesbrook Village!Following our Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony last week, join us as we continue to celebrate the most wonderful time of year this Saturday, December 7th. Don't miss your chance to memorialize this holiday forever with a family photo with Santa Claus and to sneak in some holiday shopping at […]
Join UBC Campus and Community Planning and the applicant team to review plans for The Conservatory - a proposed residential tower and townhouse development for Lot 5 at the corner of Berton Ave and Binning Rd in Wesbrook Place.
Get your tickets to the biggest basketball night of the year!Presented by the UBC Thunderbirds x The Calendar x AMS Events x UBC Birdcage Whether you've always been a basketball fan or you've recently fallen in love with the game watching the Raptors clinch their first NBA championship in June 2019, we have the perfect UBC […]
Recycle your Christmas Tree! Proceeds support Thunderbird Elementary, a school with a high percentage of vulnerable students. Garden lessons, provided by SPEC (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation), give students the opportunity to explore, observe and connect to their natural world through engaging hands-on activities in their school garden. Please remove all decorations and tinsel. A suggested minimum donation […]
The UBC Thunderbirds are continuing in their tradition of fundraising in the fight against cancer as part of U Sport’s Shoot for the Cure initiative. The Shoot for the Cure campaign has proven an overwhelming success since it was launched in the fall of 2007 with over $1 million in donations. This year T-Bird teams will be […]
Bring the whole family to The Old Barn Community Centre once a 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 p.m., movie starts at […]
Get Your Tickets to Winter Classic 2020 - UBC Thunderbirds'Biggest Hockey Game of the Year! Are you ready for the 6th annual? In 2017, 2018 and 2019, we SOLD OUT with over 5,500 fans cheering on the UBC Thunderbirds Men's Hockey Team and this year should be no different! WHEN: January 17, 2020 at 7:00 PM […]
Topic: Acting Local: What is our Region Doing in the Areas of Climate Action and environmental Protection?Trying to figure out the best ways to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change and environmental degradation can feel overwhelming. Join our elected regional representative, Jen McCutcheon, for an informative session on ways in which our region, […]
Join us in welcoming in the Year of the Rat 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.
Join us for an exciting evening of volleyball action as the UBC Thunderbirds Men's and Women's teams take on the Trinity Western Spartans for what promises to be an epic battle of volleyball rivals. Pride Night is a great opportunity for us to celebrate the inclusive environment at UBC and to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride. For this annual event […]
Join us for a public open house for the Brock Commons Phase 2 and Pacific/Gage Residence Public Realm projects. The open house will be from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM in the concourse of the UBC Life Building.
UBC is excited to be hosting the 2020 Canada West Rugby 7's Series Tournament! Come out and cheer on your defending Canada West Champion UBC Thunderbirds as they host the 2020 Canada West Rugby 7's Series Tournament against the top University Rugby talent from Western Canada. All games in the tournament are to be played […]
Bring the whole family to The Old Barn Community Centre once a 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 p.m., movie starts at […]
Join us for a meeting of the UBC Development Permit Board to review a proposed development - The Conservatory - at the corner of Binning Road and Berton Avenue in Wesbrook Place. The meeting will begin at 5:00 PM in the Social Room of the Wesbrook Community Centre.
Get Your Tickets to COURTSIDE 2020 - UBC Thunderbirds' Biggest Basketball Game of the Year!Whether you’ve always been a basketball fan or you’ve recently fallen in love with the game watching the Raptors clinch their first NBA championship in June 2019, we have the perfect UBC event for you: the annual COURTSIDE Basketball festival happening […]
What Aborigines Sang: Aynu, Yukar and Some Problems in Japanese Studies 2019/20 John Howes Lecture in Japanese Studies With Guest Speaker Professor James E. Ketelaar (Professor in the Departments of History and East Asian Languages & Civilizations, and Divinity School, University of Chicago) Monday, February 10, 2020 6:30pm Lecture 7:30pm Reception with light refreshments Asian […]
Join Campus and Community Planning to provide input on proposed minor amendments to the Wesbrook Place Neighbourhood Plan. UBC is exploring these amendments to allow for the delivery of up to 500 more units of faculty-staff housing units, without adding density. Provide your input online or in person - February 10-24. Online survey will be available […]
We want your feedback on the early planning for a New Recreation Centre being considered along Student Union Boulevard and proposed upgrades to Student Union Boulevard and public realm. Provide your input online or in person | February 10-24 Online survey: planning.ubc.ca/recreation-centre Public open house: Thursday, February 13, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. UBC Life […]
Celebrate Family Day weekend by participating in a kids-run Arts and Culture festival at UBC. Family Passes are available for purchase online at a discounted rate for UNA residents.
Bring your family to The Old Barn 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.
We invite all families to take part in this fun and unique opportunity to learn about our school community’s traditions, culture and heritage. This year we are exploring one theme: Celebrations around the world! There no cost to attend, and there will be performances, displays, and food samples from around the world.
With the regular season coming to an end, the Thunderbirds are advancing to playoffs! Men's Volleyball is hosting Canada West Quarter-Finals in a best-of-three series on Feb 20th, 21st, and, if needed, 22nd, (all games are at 7pm at War Memorial Gym). As a thank you to our great fans, we are offering a FREE 100% beef […]
Building Community and Positive Relationships with your Neighbours Speaker: Richard Watson, Hawthorn Place Resident Do you want to get to know your neighbours? Maybe there are language or cultural issues you just can't seem to bridge. On the other hand maybe, you just need a bit of help to find a place to start. […]
Join us on Friday afternoons in February for MIND, BODY, SPIRIT: Youth Self-Care Month with FREE activities after school to help students unwind, connect and have fun.
Annual event to raise awareness of mental health and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health conditions. The event is also a fundraiser for Mood Disorders Society of Canada and the Mental Health Awareness Club Setup will occur at 7am with takedown immediately following the event to approximately 8pm. Anticipated 200 participants Start/finish at University Commons […]
This year’s International Women’s Day at MOA is a unique intergenerational, intercultural celebration of women supporting women. Through the voices of women from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, we explore what it means to be a woman—in this time, in this city, in this world. This special night at MOA features dance, rap, song, […]
Date March 7, 2020 - 07:00 to 16:00 Location University Blvd, Main Mall, Stadium Road, around Thunderbird Stadium, Marine Drive, East Mall, West 16th Avenue To print the event details and map, click here Event Details Setup on Friday, March 6 from 10am - 7pm Takedown immediately following the event to 7:30pm Attendance: 850 Participants, […]
Bring the whole family to The Old Barn Community Centre once a 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 p.m., movie starts at […]
Share your thoughts and opinions in person on the Vancouver campus in a safe and respectful space. Gather with students, faculty, staff and the broader UBC community to learn, engage and discuss bold actions about how UBC can combat the climate emergency. This is a drop-in style event, join us for as long as you […]
UTSAV UBC HOLI 2020 has been postponed. Event will take place at a later date.
Date: Monday, March 16th, 2020Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Location: UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive Cost: Child $13, Concession* $19, Adults $25, taxes included, plus Eventbrite fees. *Concession = Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students | Staff | Faculty. Valid ID card required. Bring your family outside to enjoy some fresh air […]
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2020Time: 11 am – 12 pm Location: Nitobe Memorial Garden, 1895 Lower Mall, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z4 Tour Cost: Child $8, Concession* $10, Adults $12, taxes included, plus Eventbrite fees. *Concession = Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students|Staff|Faculty. Valid ID card required. Bring your family outside to […]
Date: Thursday, March 19th, 2020Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Location: UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive Cost: Child $13, Concession* $19, Adults $25, taxes included, plus Eventbrite fees. *Concession = Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students | Staff | Faculty. Valid ID card required. Bring your family outside to enjoy some fresh […]
UBC REC Storm the Wall has been cancelled for 2020March 21, 2020 - 08:00 to March 24, 2020 - 20:00 Location: UBC Pool, University Commons, University Boulevard and Main Mall from Agricultural Road to Agronomy Road To print the event details and map, click here Event Details Annual UBC Recreation event - Swim, Sprint, Cycle, Run, Over the […]
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2020Time: 1 pm – 2 pm Location: UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z4 Tour Cost: Child $8, Concession* $10, Adults $12, taxes included, plus Eventbrite fees. *Concession = Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students|Staff|Faculty. Valid ID card required. Bring your family outside […]
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2020 Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm Location: UBC Botanical Garden, Garden Entrance, 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z4 Cost: Child $8, Concession* $10, Adults $12, taxes included, plus Eventbrite fees. *Concession = Garden Members, UNA Residents, Youth (13-17), Seniors (65+), UBC Students | Staff | Faculty. Valid ID card required. UBC Botanical […]
The AMS Block Party for 2020 has been cancelled this year.Event details AMS Block Party is the official 19+ annual celebration of UBC's last day of classes. The purpose of this event is to give UBC students a chance to build memories, unwind and relax ahead of the upcoming exam season, with a selection of […]
Saturday, April 18 | English Session 7 - 8 p.m. | Mandarin Session 8 - 9 p.m. Join Michael Chen, a Wesbrook resident and Services Advisor at BCAA, for a live video conversation about auto insurance in B.C. He'll provide information on the series of changes that ICBC has implemented as well as those that […]
CANCELLED BMO Vancouver MarathonDate May 3, 2020 - 08:30 to 13:00 Location Ministry of Transportation roadways - West 16th and Marine Drive To print the event advisory, please click here. EVENT DETAILS Organized by the Vancouver International Marathon Society, the BMO Vancouver Marathon promotes Vancouver's active lifestyle, engaging participants and community partners to create a positive and […]
Always wanted to learn how to grow your food but don't know where to start? Have you tried but been met with frustration? This free beginners-level gardening online workshop will go over all the basics you need to know to start growing your own veggies. Register Here
Saturday, May 16 | 7 - 8:30 p.m. | Online Please join the UNA for an online discussion on how to cope with our parenting anxiety at this unusual time. This lecture will be delivered by Psychology Counselor Cheryl Qi who will cover the basic concepts about anxiety and parenting and introduce methods to improve […]
Part of the Healthy Seniors, Resilient Community project. This is a beginner session on how to do online shopping. Participants will learn how to view products, place an order, schedule a delivery, make a payment, and manage their accounts using two of the most commonly-used online stores, Save-On-Foods and Amazon.
The May 19, 2020 Board Meeting will be held by video conference at 5:30 p.m. Join the Meeting Here
In the wake of COVID-19 school cancellations, families are facing a new challenge of managing children’s education at home. To help navigate this challenge, the UNA will be holding a virtual discussion with UBC Professor Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin. An Associate Professor in Science Education at the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy at UBC, with extensive […]
Got unused balcony or patio space? Looking for ways that you can connect with nature while staying at home and enjoy home-grown veggies and flowers? Waiting for a community garden plot, or are unable to take on a whole garden plot? This FREE online workshop is for all levels of gardening experience and will lead […]
Part of the Healthy Seniors, Resilient Community project. This is a session to learn the dos and don'ts of attending virtual classes. Participants will learn basic virtual class etiquette as well as ways to protect their safety and privacy.
This is a beginner session on how to do online shopping on Amazon.
The meeting will be closed to the public in order for the Board to discuss matters for which disclosure could be harmful to the interests of the Association. As per Ministerial Order No. M116 the meeting will take place electronically.
UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. During the pandemic, as per Ministerial Order No. M116, meetings will be taking place over video conference to mitigate the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Residents are invited to attend all open sessions. If a delegation wishes to address […]
Jimmy Yan, M.Ed. in Law, Justice and Ethics, from Access Pro Bono Society of BC, will walk through all available legal services in B.C. to help improve access to justice and the dissemination of public legal information. This program will be offered through the video conferencing platform, Zoom. An invitation link will be sent to registered […]
The UNA would like to invite families to join us in a conversation about the recent coyote sightings in our neighbourhood and how to safely coexist with them during pupping season. This is a child-friendly virtual workshop, so everyone in the family can join. Join our 1.5-hour webinar to learn more about coyote behaviour, habitat and coexistence in […]
This Special UNA Board Meeting will include an open session followed by a closed session. UNA Board of Directors meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month. During the pandemic, as per Ministerial Order No. M116, meetings will be taking place over video conference to mitigate the spread of the virus that […]
UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. During the pandemic, as per Ministerial Order No. M116, meetings will be taking place over video conference to mitigate the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Residents are invited to attend all open sessions. If a delegation wishes to address […]
Don’t miss the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm, which runs until the end of November! Get your fill of fresh local meats and produce, browse the yummy treats, and enjoy the outdoors while you grab lunch and a coffee-to-go. Please review our COVID Shopper Guidelines here, before attending the market […]
UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. During the pandemic, as per Ministerial Order No. M116, meetings will be taking place over video conference to mitigate the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Residents are invited to attend all open sessions. If a delegation wishes to address […]
529 Garage is a global bike registration system that effectively assists authorities in identifying and recovering stolen bikes. The registration process is fast, free and easy.
The registration process is fast, free and easy. You can also bring your bike to one of our registration events and we can register it for you in less than five minutes.
529 Garage is a global bike registration system that effectively assists authorities in identifying and recovering stolen bikes. The registration process is fast, free and easy.
529 Garage is a global bike registration system that effectively assists authorities in identifying and recovering stolen bikes. The registration process is fast, free and easy.
529 Garage is a global bike registration system that effectively assists authorities in identifying and recovering stolen bikes. The registration process is fast, free and easy.
529 Garage is a global bike registration system that effectively assists authorities in identifying and recovering stolen bikes. The registration process is fast, free and easy.
529 Garage is a global bike registration system that effectively assists authorities in identifying and recovering stolen bikes. The registration process is fast, free and easy.
529 Garage is a global bike registration system that effectively assists authorities in identifying and recovering stolen bikes. The registration process is fast, free and easy.
Join Dr. Maryam R. Aliabadi to learn about cyber security and how to protect your child from cyber crime. Dr. Maryam is a Cyber Security Specialist and Research Associate at the University of British Columbia. This Community Workshop will be held on Zoom and a link will be sent to registered participants. Please note, this […]
Guided by research in social and emotional development, this online workshop offers caregivers useful information and practical strategies for supporting their own and their children's emotional well-being during this period of change.
In this workshop, kids will learn about cyber security and how to protect themselves from cyber crime.
UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. During the pandemic, as per Ministerial Order No. M116, meetings will be taking place over video conference to mitigate the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Residents are invited to attend all open sessions. If a delegation wishes to address […]
Please join us as Helen Aqua presents best practices for preparing for medical emergencies.
The registration process is fast, free and easy. You can also bring your bike to one of our registration events and we can register it for you in less than five minutes.
To attend this event, you must be a UNA Member. UNA Members will receive a link to join this Virtual Town Hall through their email addresses on file with the UNA.
The registration process is fast, free and easy. You can also bring your bike to one of our registration events and we can register it for you in less than five minutes.
This year, UBC’s biggest school spirit event is going virtual. Join the Homecoming celebration on Sept 25 at 7pm, presented by RBC Royal Bank. The show features musical performances including headliner Canadian singer-songwriter Scott Helman, hip-hop/rap and soul artist Missy D and Juno award-winning vocal group The Tenors, plus words of encouragement from Thunderbird athletes […]
To attend this event, you must be a UNA Member. UNA Members will receive a link to join the virtual SGM through their email addresses on file with the UNA.
You could win $25 in credit towards UNA Programs! Show off your Halloween costume in the UNA Virtual Costume Contest!
UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. During the pandemic, as per Ministerial Order No. M116, meetings will be taking place over video conference to mitigate the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Residents are invited to attend all open sessions. If a delegation wishes to address […]
Join us in a community-wide scavenger hunt on Friday, October 30 from 4-6 p.m.!
UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. During the pandemic, as per Ministerial Order No. M116, meetings will be taking place over video conference to mitigate the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. During the pandemic, as per Ministerial Order No. M116, meetings will be taking place over video conference to mitigate the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Residents are invited to attend all open sessions. If a delegation wishes to address […]
UNA Board of Directors meetings are typically in person, however, during the pandemic, as per Ministerial Order No. M116, meetings will be taking place over video conference to mitigate the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Residents are invited to attend all open sessions. Meeting Notice Meeting Package Join the Meeting Here
UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. Residents are invited to attend all open sessions.
Join the Lunar New Year Soiree and celebrate the Year of the Ox at dinner time! In this one-hour virtual celebration, we would like to bring the UNA neighbours and families together through sharing of food, traditions, stories, and performances at the comfort of your home. Please register to receive the Zoom link.
Taking care of our well-being has never been so important! Join Living with Change and Uncertainty, a 3-session webinar series to learn practical tools that support managing emotions, fostering healthy relationships and coping with the unique stressors of these times. Session 1- Science for Supporting Well-Being This session provides an overview of what mental health […]
On this Earth Day 2021, we invite you to get outside and connect with the environment in our neighbourhoods.
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Taking care of our well-being has never been so important! Join Living with Change and Uncertainty, a 3-session webinar series to learn practical tools that support managing emotions, fostering healthy relationships and coping with the unique stressors of these times. Session 2 - Managing Emotions More Skillfully Session two explores tools to manage emotional reactivity […]
Join us and participate in youth engagement on interdisciplinary solutions to tackle the climate crisis and biodiversity.
Taking care of our well-being has never been so important! Join Living with Change and Uncertainty, a 3-session webinar series to learn practical tools that support managing emotions, fostering healthy relationships and coping with the unique stressors of these times. Session 3 - The Negative Bias and Science of Gratitude Hosted by Crisis Centre BC […]
Topic: Staying Active with the Men's Community Network Get inspired to move as members of the Men's Community Network share their experiences hiking, biking and walking around campus and the lower mainland. This session is open to all seniors.
May 21, 2021 @ 1 pm | Talk by Dr. Sm’hayetsk Teresa Ryan. Take a mind walk through forests
Join us for a biodiversity adventure at the beautiful UBC Botanical Garden. Fun for the whole family!
Interested in hiking and exploring the lower mainland? Join us as we discuss safety tips including trip planning, packing the essentials, outdoor travel tips, and more. Please note that this session will be held on Zoom and a link will be sent to registered participants. Register here
Saturday, June 5, 2021 @ 10:30 am-12 pm | Learn how to grow your own plants
Topic: Campus Connections Find out what's happening on the UBC campus. There are many free and low cost programs and opportunities available.
The Community Engagement Advisory Committee will be holding a meeting of its members to discuss items on the attached agenda.
The Community Engagement Advisory Committee will be holding a meeting of its members to discuss items on the attached agenda. July 21, 2021 - Meeting Agenda Join the Meeting
Join us to learn about Indigenous Fire Stewardship.
As UBC plans for a return to on-campus instruction and activities this fall, leaders from the UBC Vancouver Office of the Provost & Vice-President Academic, and from Safety & Risk Services will deliver a presentation on what to expect on campus for residents living in UBC neighbourhoods. The speakers will take questions at the end of the presentation.
Come and try a class for free! Meet instructors and discover a new activity or two during our annual Try-It Week.
Friday, September 17, 2021 @ 10:30 am | Join us to learn about citizen science and how to identify plants.
After a cancelled season due to COVID last year, the UBC Thunderbirds are excited to be competing again, and to welcome fans back. Next Friday evening September 24, we host our Women’s and Men’s Soccer Home Openers against UNBC at 5:30pm and 7:30pm, at Thunderbird Stadium. Thanks to support from generous partners and sponsors, we […]
The UNA will be holding its Annual General Meeting 2020 and Annual General Meeting 2021 on September 29, 2021 at 7 p.m.
FOOTBALL. IS. BACK!!! Wow, it has been a while since we were able to watch a live T-Bird Football game and we are ready to welcome the fans back! UBC Football is taking the field next Friday October 1 in their Home Opener against Saskatchewan at 7PM at Thunderbird Stadium. This year, we are offering […]
Come out and support your UBC Men’s Hockey team as they play in their Home Opener on Friday October 15th at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre! 🥅 Thanks to our sponsors, almost all UBC home games are FREE this year but you are still required to reserve a ticket due to limited capacity. So […]
Join this event if you’re curious to learn more about the shift to Electric Vehicles, and how you can be involved. Whether you’re interested in retrofitting your strata parkade for electric charging stations, or want to meet other UNA residents who have made the electric transition, this event will support the network. With presentations from […]
The Great Trek has been a staple race in the Vancouver running community for years – formerly the Fall Classic. In partnership with the University of British Columbia, the Great Trek pays homage the Great Trek of 1922, where students marched to their current campus. This popular Vancouver event features races for everyone with a […]
Join us for the second home football game of the season - UBC Thunderbirds vs the Manitoba Bisons. Cheer on your birds at 1PM at Thunderbird Stadium. Be sure to reserve your free admission early at gothunderbirda.ca/tickets Go Birds Go!
Wesbrook Community Centre has been haunted! Join us for trick-or-treat, Halloween games and other spooktacular activities.
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for biodiversity activities for children 5-12 years old at the Beaty Museum!
All UNA Members are invited to attend an All-Candidates Forum to learn more about the candidates running in the UNA Elections 2021.
Growing A Farm: the 20-Year Journey of the UBC Farm, is a limited podcast series that tells the story of the beginnings of the Farm in 2001 and the against-the-odds story of saving it. The podcast is hosted by current LFS student, Anisha Sandhu, who wanted to explore the Farm’s history on its 20th anniversary […]
In recent history, cities around the world have endured large emergencies with devastating impacts. Vancouver could experience a severe emergency too, like a big earthquake. Do you know how you could be prepared for something like this? This session introduces simple things you can do to be prepared in advance of an emergency and ways […]
UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings are held in-person, with the option to attend online through video conferencing. At the discretion of the Board, some meetings may be held online only. Residents are invited to attend all open sessions. For the complete schedule, view the 2022 […]
Drop by the Old Barn Living Room for a chance to talk to UNA staff and connect with your neighbours around topics that are relevant to our community. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be served. Register for this event through your UNA Account. If you haven't yet created an account with us, get started […]
All Bodies Dance Project brings together adults of all abilities, genders, sizes and backgrounds to explore movement as a means of expression. Participants experience the joy of dancing in a diverse community of movers where all of our differences and disabilities are celebrated. Together we will explore improvisation, drawing from contemporary dance in an open, […]
The Land Use Advisory Committee serves as an advisory committee to the Board regarding land use planning and development on the UBC Campus, as well as to act as a forum to facilitate discussions on land use planning and development with residents. The Committee will bring forward advice and recommendations to the Board for their […]
The Community Engagement Advisory Committee represents community interests in providing advice to the Board of Directors on matters related to improving the engagement of University Neighbourhoods residents at both the community and civic levels. The committee meets every fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information, please see the Committees page. Meeting Package Join the […]
The UNA community is invited to join in on Lunar New Year activities throughout February. Celebration Booth: Drop-in at the Wesbrook Community Centre on Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. to pick-up Lunar New Year give-aways. The booths will be observing COVID-19 safety protocols. Tiger Artworks: A tiger-themed artwork gallery will be on display at […]
Board Meeting Information Subject to mitigating factors, UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Wesbrook Community Centre. During the pandemic, the following COVID-19 safety precautions will be observed during in-person meetings (subject to any changes in Provincial Health Orders or UNA policy): Proof of vaccination is […]
Session 1: Energy & Climate Action Join our first Sustainability Session to hear from guest speaker Ralph Wells, UBC Community Energy Manager. This virtual lunch & learn will review green building standards on campus, energy and emissions recommendations, and resources available to residents at the household level to contribute to Climate Action, and the Climate […]
Drop by the Old Barn Living Room for a chance to talk to UNA staff and connect with your neighbours around topics that are relevant to our community. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be served. Registration Coffee Talk at the Old Barn Schedule January 21: Cancelled February 28: Programs, activities and events in the […]
All residents living in the UNA are invited to attend a virtual town hall to participate in a UNA-moderated discussion about UBC’s Campus Vision 2050 (a public planning process that will shape land use in the Vancouver campus). We want to hear from you! Please join us to share your views about what is most […]
Music in the Modern World with Erika Galinskaya Come to the Old Barn Community Centre to explore the role of music in our lives today. Topics will include: the therapeutic aspects of music, why we enjoy listening to music, what makes us want to dance, sing, or play an instrument. A piano performance is included, […]
This workshop is designed to improve children’s cycling skills. This 2.5-hour fun and interactive workshop will start in the classroom where students will be introduced to the benefits of cycling and how to ride safely by learning fundamental laws, behaviors and communication. Then, in an off-road area, students will ride through drills and practice gearing, […]
Join this virtual Sustainability Session lunch & learn, exploring a variety of sustainability topics relevant to households and neighbourhoods of the University Neighborhoods Association. Our third Sustainability Session brings guest speaker Adam Hyslop UBC Manager of Transportation Planning. Adam will share with us some transportation challenges, goals, and ongoing work within the UBC and UNA […]
The purpose of this presentation is to engage audience members of all backgrounds in a light-hearted, interactive theatre version of "How Raven Stole the Sun" while teaching the holistic values, traditions and culture of Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest coast. Indigenous storyteller Dallas Yellowfly will use positive humour, high energy performance and audience participation, […]
This workshop will give participants an overview of the UNA and its programs and services. Topics will include how to set up a UNA account and how to register for programs. There will be a question-and-answer period and Mandarin translation will be provided.
Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Proof of vaccination required for everyone age 12 and over. Masks are optional. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will […]
Community Circle gives new and long-term residents the opportunity to build community in an inclusive and friendly environment. Each week, volunteers facilitate a new discussion topic. English is used as a common language and all levels are welcome. Sessions will be held on Zoom and can be accessed using the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82275825544?pwd=QkZvWk80UjlGWjZMRG9tRjBsQ1FaZz09
The All Bodies Dance Project brings together adults of all abilities, genders, sizes and backgrounds to explore movement as a means of expression. Participants will experience the joy of dancing in a diverse community of movers where all of our differences and disabilities are celebrated. Together, we will explore improvisation, drawing from contemporary dance in […]
Drop by the Old Barn Living Room for a chance to talk to UNA staff and connect with your neighbours around topics that are relevant to our community. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be served.
Join this virtual Sustainability Session lunch & learn, exploring a variety of sustainability topics relevant to households and neighbourhoods of the University Neighborhoods Association. Our fourth Sustainability Session brings guest speaker Laure Dupuy, Climate Action Food Systems Lead at UBC. Laure will share an overview of the importance of a climate-friendly food system, and provide […]
Kung Fu Panda No registration required. Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Masks are optional but recommended. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available […]
Topic: The Economy Made Easy Join us at Wesbrook Community Center for an informative and engaging talk followed by social time. Peter Brock will provide a beginner's guide to the Economy. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is not required but encouraged.
We are pleased to announce that the UNA has received funding under the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for our project Live Well, Stay Strong: Brain Wellness, Digital Literacy, and Physical Health. This federal grant and contribution program supports projects that are led or inspired by seniors who are making a difference in the lives of others […]
Conveniently located on the UBC Campus between the Bookstore and the AMS Nest. The Wednesday Farm Market is an ideal space to grab a snack between classes, purchase certified organic fresh fruits and vegetables for lunch, or get ahead on your grocery shopping before going home. Located at Lee Square | 6200 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T […]
Don’t miss out on the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm, which runs until the end of November! Our multi-vendor Saturday markets are our biggest weekly event on the farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared […]
Tuesday markets start June 7th, 2022 until October 25th, 2022. The UBC Farm Tuesday evening market features our farm-fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and seeds. Stop by and pick up some fresh ingredients for dinner! Located at the UBC Farm, 3461 Ross Drive | https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/food/
Tuesday Night Bike Race - to foster a culture of inclusivity in bike racing and to develop youth cycling.
Join this virtual Sustainability Session lunch & learn, exploring a variety of sustainability topics relevant to households and neighbourhoods of the University Neighborhoods Association. Our fifth Sustainability Session brings guest speaker Lindsay Coulter, David Suzuki's former Queen of Green and expert eco-friendly educator, to talk about how to shop smarter to lower your environmental footprint […]
We are pleased to announce that the UNA has received funding under the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for our project Live Well, Stay Strong: Brain Wellness, Digital Literacy, and Physical Health. This federal grant and contribution program supports projects that are led or inspired by seniors who are making a difference in the lives of others […]
Topic: Genealogy Research Join us for an informative and engaging talk followed by social time. Peter Brock will discuss genealogy research, including an explanation of the differences between nostalgia, family customs, etc., and archival and historical research. Light refreshments will be served.
POSTPONED to June 16 Play games, win prizes, and make friends at this fun event in Jim Taylor Park—just outside the Old Barn Community Centre. Participants will compete in traditional field games such as hacky sack, egg and spoon race, and a few other surprises. During the friendly competition, there will be a picnic in […]
5K, 10K and Kid's Mile Races. Fundraising for the Thunderbird Track and Field and the Greater Vancouver Foodbank. Event fair taking place at Thunderbird Stadium lot from 5:30pm - 9pm.
ET: The Extraterrestrial No registration required. Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Masks are optional but recommended. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available […]
During this concert in Jim Taylor Park, several performers will play music for the community to enjoy while they have a picnic with their friends and family. The chessboard will be transformed into a stage to host musical performances during this summer evening. Residents are invited to bring food and picnic blankets to the park. […]
Come have fun at the Youth Dance for ages 15 - 17! This is a great opportunity to wear your best purple outfit, socialize, and eat good food with your friends. Concession will involve a Bake Sale by the Youth Art Engagement Committee. Let us know you're coming here! This dance is being organized and […]
Established in 1999, the Vancouver Half Marathon is one of Canada Running Series’ flagship events in British Columbia. Event set up begins on June 26, 4am - road closures start at 5:30am.
How does your garden grow? If you're new to gardening or wondering how to have a successful vegetable garden, join UNA resident and UBC researcher Risa Sargent, who will be sharing her tips and tricks about soil and soil amendments, what to grow, plant spacing and sun requirements, and managing common issues without chemicals. **Location […]
Get ready to make friends and have a good time, with a healthy dose of friendly competition. Through mini games and challenges, players will improve their skills and explore creative variations on the game of soccer. All genders are welcome. Participants must have a basic understanding of soccer. Register here to play. Ages 13-18
Get ready to make friends and have a good time, with a healthy dose of friendly competition. Through mini games and challenges, players will improve their skills and explore creative variations on the game of soccer. All genders are welcome. Participants must have a basic understanding of soccer. Register here to play. Ages 6-12
Get ready to make friends and have a good time, with a healthy dose of friendly competition. Players will be grouped into teams to compete against each other. All genders are welcome. Participants must have a basic understanding of soccer. Register here to play. Ages 19+
The Lion King (2019) No registration required. Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night! Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your own blankets and pillows. Masks are optional. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available […]
On Wednesday, July 20th from 12:00-1:30pm, Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell and the BC Brain Wellness Program invite you to join our annual virtual celebration of World Brain Day! The World Federation of Neurology has selected the theme "Brain Health for All", which aligns with our vision and mission at the Brain Wellness Program. Please join us […]
Join the annual UNA Seniors Summer BBQ! 10:00am - 11:45am: Enjoy a variety of outdoor games and activities including tai chi, ring toss, croquet, bocce, walking soccer, and more. Indoor games are also available, including tabletop games, pickleball and table tennis. 11:45am - 1:00pm: Take a break with a delicious barbeque lunch in the Wesbrook […]
Registration opens online and in-person at 9:00am. To view fall programs and register online, visit myuna.ca/programs. To register in person, visit us at Wesbrook and Old Barn Community Centers.
How to Train Your Dragon No registration required. Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night! Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your own blankets and pillows. Masks are optional. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be […]
To welcome all new-to-UBC students to campus through scheduled academic programming
Wondering how to extend your gardening time beyond the end of summer? Or looking for tips about how to best prepare your garden plot for spring? Join UNA resident and UBC researcher Risa Sargent, who will be sharing her tips and tricks about what and when to plant in fall, vegetables that can overwinter, and […]
AMS Welcome Back BBQ Welcoming Students back onto campus with music, food and alcohol for persons of 19 years and older.
Despicable Me No registration required. Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale. Doors open at […]
How can UBC boldly confront the housing affordability crisis? Join Dr. Paul Kershaw, Associate Professor at the UBC School of Population and Public Health and Founder of Generation Squeeze, for a presentation and moderated Q&A session on a campus for everyone, in the context of living in one of the least affordable regions in the […]
What’s important to you when you think about the campus of the future? Take part in a workshop with members of the UBC community to dig deeper into some exciting ‘big ideas’ and share your thoughts on some choices for how the Vancouver campus grows into the future. This session will include large and small […]
Grab your lawn chairs or blankets and come down to Jim Taylor Park for this family- friendly community concert. As the summer sun begins to fade, take this opportunity to meet your neighbours and enjoy some free local music performances. Lineup to be announced. Contact Elias Rieger at elias.rieger@myuna.ca if you have any questions.
Connect with UBC Campus + Community Staff to learn more about Campus Vision 2050, why the university is undertaking this planning process, and how you can get involved to help create a bold new vision for the next 30 years. No registration is required. Drop in anytime during this event.
Join us this Fall for monthly guided tours through cherished green spaces in our community. Explore the beauty in your own backyard and soak in the benefits of being in nature. Meet at the entrance of the UBC Nitobe Memorial Garden for this accessible one hour tour. For those 55+. Registration is required.
Connect with UBC Campus + Community Staff to learn more about Campus Vision 2050, why the university is undertaking this planning process, and how you can get involved to help create a bold new vision for the next 30 years. No registration is required. Drop in anytime during this event.
What’s important to you when you think about the campus of the future? Take part in a virtual workshop with members of the UBC community to dig deeper into some exciting ‘big ideas’ and share your thoughts on some choices for how the Vancouver campus grows into the future. This session will include large and […]
Join a tour to learn more about special features of the UBC neighbourhoods, connect with other members of the UBC community and learn about upcoming opportunities to get involved. Walking tours will be led by Campus + Community Planning and Properties Trust staff. Register Here.
Let’s explore the wonders of the universe together! You don’t need to leave campus to enjoy the night sky. The UBC Astronomy Club will be bringing their telescopes to the farm for these community observation sessions. Whether you are an avid amateur astronomer or a complete beginner, this event is open to all. If you […]
What’s important to you when you think about the campus of the future? Take part in a workshop with members of the UBC community to dig deeper into some exciting ‘big ideas’ and share your thoughts on some choices for how the Vancouver campus grows into the future. This session will include large and small […]
The Nightmare Before Christmas No registration required. Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale. Doors […]
Interested in working with your neighbours on climate action, but don’t know where to start? Need ideas for projects to work on together? Join our Sustainability Session on Neighbourhood Climate Action on Thursday, October 20 from 12:00-1:00pm. This virtual lunch & learn will feature local experts Cheryl Ng (Cool ‘Hood Champs) and Jim Boothroyd (Project […]
Join us this Fall for monthly guided tours through cherished green spaces in our community. Explore the beauty in your own backyard and soak in the benefits of being in nature. Meet at the entrance of the UBC Botanical Gardens for this accessible one hour tour. For those aged 55+. Registration is required.
The Great Trek is a long-standing running race at UBC. Participants can run 5k, 10k or half marathon
You're invited to an '80s themed Murder Mystery! It's prom night for students at Mayhem High. It's a night for celebration, until an innocent life is claimed. Who dunnit? Could it be the jock, the cheerleader, the math team captain or even the class valedictorian?
“I am not a man of faith. I cannot console myself with the thought of life after death. But writing this book, and listening to Osvaldo’s music being born, taught me something: it is true that no one knows what hides behind the impenetrable wall of death. But there is one place, or rather one […]
Stop in for spooky fun at Wesbrook! Play carnival games to earn candies, get your face painted, participate in a costume contest and tiptoe through a very scary haunted house – if you dare! This is a FREE event! Popcorn and drinks will also be available for purchase (cash only).
Guest conductor Lucas Waldin leads the UBC Symphony Orchestra and UBC A Cappella for a night celebrating new and classic video game soundtracks. Experience the epic sounds of Michael Giacchino’s Star Trek: Into the Darkness, and relive the frenzy of the tetris theme song. VR immersive artist Juliana Loh will paint the scores of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings live. This […]
On Saturday, November 5th, 2022 at New Westminister, BC, the 14th Annual Canadian Music Care Conference brings together community members interested in music and care. Presented by the Room 217 Foundation in partnership with BC Brain Wellness | Music Therapy Association of British Columbia | Vancouver Symphony | Vancouver Adapted Music Society & UBC School […]
Toy Story 4 No registration required. Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale. Doors open […]
Join this virtual Sustainability Session lunch & learn, exploring a variety of sustainability topics relevant to households and neighbourhoods of the University Neighborhoods Association. As the climate changes we are experiencing more severe weather and health impacts, which can take its toll on our mental health. This month's Sustainability Session will dive into climate anxiety […]
The Grinch No registration required. Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale. Doors open at […]
CFA Society Vancouver is excited to present an interactive workshop on retirement planning. They will be looking at various concepts and tools for retirement planning including rules and tax implications of registered and non-registered accounts and their impact on portfolio construction for different types of accounts. They will discuss retirement planning framework, retirement income goals, […]
The University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA), through the Governance and Human Resources Committee (GHR Committee), is consulting with the UNA community regarding the possibility of moving to electronic voting for the next UNA Director elections in 2024. The GHR Committee will be conducting a public open house that will take place on Thursday, January 19 at […]
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note, this session is in English. […]
No registration required. Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., […]
Embrace the beauty of watercolour painting. Students will be introduced to basic watercolour techniques to create beautiful landscape paintings. Learn how to layer colours, move brush on the paper and produce confidential fluid marks. Students will be encouraged to engage with the medium and explore their personal expression through painting with watercolor. All art supplies included.
Bring your lunch to our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will give a talk with a casual discussion. Speaker and topic: Productivity & Organization For Optimal Wellbeing Emem Nwogwugwu is a certified Life Coach and author who will give you practical tips and resources to increase your productivity and get […]
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre (Main Foyer) Connect with UBC Campus + Community Staff to learn more about Campus Vision 2050, why the university is undertaking this planning process, and provide your feedback on the draft 30-Year Vision. No registration is required. Drop in anytime during this event. Learn more: https://campusvision2050.ubc.ca/
How can UBC lead as a model for climate action in the context of a growing urban campus and neighbourhoods? Join Simon Donner, an interdisciplinary climate scientist and Professor at the University of British Columbia, for a presentation and moderated Q&A session on how UBC can take bold and courageous steps to balance growth with […]
Join us in welcoming the Year of the Rabbit at Wesbrook Community Centre. This family event will feature music and dance performances, traditional crafts, games and other activities. We are calling for musical performers and Rabbit-themed artwork from the community. Please submit your application before January 15, 2023. This is a great way to get […]
5:30 - 8:00pm | Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre (Jack Poole Hall) What’s important to you when you think about the campus of the future? Take part in a workshop with members of the UBC community to dig deeper into the draft 30-Year Vision for the campus and share your thoughts on how the Vancouver […]
10:00 - 11:30 am | Wesbrook Community Centre (Lobby) Connect with UBC Campus + Community Staff to learn more about Campus Vision 2050, why the university is undertaking this planning process, and provide your feedback on the draft 30-Year Vision. No registration is required. Drop in anytime during this event.
What’s important to you when you think about the campus of the future? Take part in a workshop with members of the UBC community to dig deeper into the draft 30-Year Vision for the campus and share your thoughts on how the Vancouver campus grows into the future. This session will include large and small […]
Through collaborative art making, this project aims to raise environmental awareness and foster a feeling of solidarity within the community. Participants work together to turn waste into an art (repurposing newspapers, magazines, letters) while creating dialogue about environmental issues. This collaborative art project provides a creative tactile experience while cultivating community building.
2:00 - 4:00pm | Virtual Workshop What’s important to you when you think about the campus of the future? Take part in a virtual workshop with members of the UBC community to dig deeper into the draft 30-Year Vision for the campus and share your thoughts on how the Vancouver campus grows into the future. […]
We are holding a community meeting to help us with our review of our recreation and culture programs and community events. Registration is encouraged but not required. Interested in attending? Click on the event title for more details.
11:30 am - 2:00 pm | Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre (Jack Poole Hall) What’s important to you when you think about the campus of the future? Take part in a workshop with members of the UBC community to dig deeper into the draft 30-Year Vision for the campus and share your thoughts on how […]
Sound is an excellent way to reach a deep meditative state where the mind and body can heal itself. In this session, participants will be guided through a sound healing meditation adapted to the needs of the group. Using Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, shamanic drum, wind chimes and rattle, Klára Abdi de Luz offers […]
CFA Society Vancouver is excited to present a workshop on financial planning for women. The presentation will introduce each component of building a sound financial plan as a well as tools and techniques to help maintain financial well-being. The workshop will also address some commonly seen challenges uniquely faced by women when handling personal financial […]
We are holding a community meeting to help us with our review of our recreation and culture programs and community events. Registration is encouraged but not required. Interested in attending? Click on the event title for more details.
We are holding a community meeting to help us with our review of our recreation and culture programs and community events. Registration is encouraged but not required. Interested in attending? Click on the event title for more details.
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note, this session is in Mandarin […]
We are holding a virtual community meeting to help us with our review of our recreation and culture programs and community events. Registration is required to attend. Click on the event title to learn more on how to register.
Join us for all-day celebration of Valentine's Day at the Wesbrook Community Centre and Old Barn Community Centre. Watch out for our Recreation Review Pop-Up Booth for a chance to give your feedback on how we can improve our programming.
Embrace the tactile experience in working with clay in this one-day clay jewelry making workshop. Students will be introduced to clay creation techniques and take home the pieces they make. All art supplies included.
Looking for things to do with your family on this special day? Come spend an active and fun-filled Family Day with your loved ones! Visit https://www.myuna.ca/family-day-to-do-list/ for information about activities taking place at Wesbrook Community Centre, Old Barn Community Centre, and the UNA fields! Watch out for our Recreation Review Pop-Up Booth at the Wesbrook […]
How does your garden grow? If you’re new to gardening or wondering how to have a successful vegetable garden, join UNA resident and UBC researcher Risa Sargent, who will be sharing her tips and tricks about starting vegetables from seed, container vegetable gardening, soil and soil amendments, and more. This workshop is free. Registration in […]
The community living room at the Old Barn Community Centre will be transformed into a cozy music venue for this open mic night. This event will showcase a mix of featured performers, as well as dedicated time slots for community members to drop in and play a few songs. Musicians of all ages, abilities, instruments […]
Join this clay making workshop as part of the Weaving Wellness: Mental Health Initiative! This tactile activity allows participants a therapeutic way to relieve stress through kneading, rolling and creating clay art. This workshop is led by Xia Wu, a certified Art Therapist.
The annual campus-wide UBC Triathlon-Duathlon event to bring together members of the UBC community.
Bring your lunch to our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will give a talk with a casual discussion. Topic: The Magic of Memoir You’ve got an amazing life story to tell. You’ve thought about writing your memoir, but somehow the thought of sitting down to put words on paper… well, […]
Join us for a conversation about the future of development in our Neighbourhoods How much should our neighbourhoods grow? How can UBC best balance development with its commitments to ecology, environmental sustainability, and reductions in climate-altering carbon emissions? How can UBC help address our local and regional affordability crisis, without making things worse? Please join […]
The annual UTSAV HOLI event to celebrate the Indian Festival of Holi
Bring some greenery to your winter! Microgreens and sprouts are young greens that are delicious and nutritious, and can be grown year-round. Join sustainable design professional, Dr. Yael Stav, in this hands-on workshop to learn the difference between baby greens, microgreens, and sprouts, and to explore the systems you can use to grow them on […]
The Calendar Creative is hosting a party on the UBC campus to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
The rain can't stop us from having fun outside! Let's get soaked while we play games, create art and make new friends in the rain. If you get cold, you can relax and roast some marshmallows over the fire pits in our warming area. Had enough of the rain? Take some time to dry off […]
No registration required. Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., […]
The annual campus-wide Storm the Wall event to bring to together members of the UBC community
The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) at UBC addresses the colonial legacy of residential schools and other policies imposed by the Canadian government on Indigenous Peoples, and ensures that this history is acknowledged, examined and understood within the UBC community. Registration required. Please meet at the entrance for a guided tour of […]
AMS Block Party is an annual music festival event that features several artists.
This is a free drop-in program and registration is not required. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers and preschoolers to the Old Barn Living Room for stories with one of our volunteers.
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note, this session is in English. […]
The BMO Vancouver Marathon is Vancouver's only marathon that happens annually in May. It has a scenic award-winning course that takes runners through beaches, natural parks, and along Vancouver’s Seawall.
Curious about switching to an electric heat pump for heating and cooling? Whether you are a strata condominium owner or a member of a strata council, the process to retrofit your unit or building with heat pumps can seem overwhelming. This session will provide guidance and education for both owners and council members to navigate […]
Celebrate Earth Day by tuning up your ride! Drop by Wesbrook Community Centre and visit UBC's Bike Kitchen as they teach you the basics of bike maintenance and repair. Plus, test out the UNA's new community bike repair stations!
Growing your own plants from seeds is a fun way to make gardening more affordable and to learn about plant life cycles, support pollinators and reduce waste. This workshop will introduce participants to the idea of growing plants from seed and provide them with the opportunity to create a seed-starting case made of re-used materials […]
How does your garden grow? This 1-hour interactive workshop will give kids a hands on opportunity to learn all about gardening. - Learn about the sun, bugs, and dirt that help plants grow - Get up close and observe the creatures that call the garden home - Plant a few seedlings in the garden - […]
Bring your lunch to our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will give a talk with a casual discussion. Chemical Safety at Home presented by Health Canada • How you can identify hazards & health risks • What you can do to reduce your exposure to environmental pollutants • Maintaining a […]
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note, this session is in Mandarin. […]
The international BMO Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Due to the nature of the event, road closures will be in place around UBC from 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For more detailed information please see the UBC Campus + Community Planning website and to learn more about […]
All ages and abilities are welcome to participate in these fun-filled afternoons of cycling. After decorating our bikes, we will take a leisurely ride through the neighbourhood, then gather for a free pizza picnic in the park to share a meal in good company. Registration is required: Register for May 9 Register for June 15 […]
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note that Mandarin translation is not […]
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at the Old Barn Community Centre! Watch the trailer for Soul here. No registration is required, so gather up the whole family and head on over. With chairs provided and the option to bring your cozy blankets and pillows, you're sure to have a comfortable and enjoyable […]
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. Click here to graduation schedule Share […]
UBC Emergency Management (UBC EM) wants to help UNA residents prepare for emergencies. The UBC EM team invites you to join a personal preparedness seminar tailored specifically for residents of UBC neighbourhoods. This will cover an overview of local hazards, the importance of making a plan and how to develop one. The presentation will also […]
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Registration required. Please note that Mandarin translation is not available. Join us as Laura Stoicescu relates her story of recovering from a stroke. We often take our life for granted. We lead busy lives […]
On Friday, June 16 starting at 5 p.m., UBC will be hosting the Longest Day Race on the Vancouver campus. The race raises funds for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and track and field programs for elementary children. Road closures will be place to accommodate the participations. Parts of Stadium Road and Stores Road on […]
Come celebrate the arts on June 17th at the Spring Art Fair! Community members participating in UNA visual and performance art programs showcase their talents in this day of creativity and wonder. Enjoy the talent shows, art galleries, Re-Creation: Community Art Project unveiling, and more!
Celebrate World Rainforest Day with a tour and TreeWalk at the UBC Botanical Garden! Discover the wonders of plants, biodiversity, and the stories behind the Garden, including the BC Rainforest and Food Garden. Then take a 1-hour stroll among the trees on the 308-meter-long suspended canopy walkway. Up high in the forest, participants of all […]
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at the Old Barn Community Centre! Watch the trailer for The Bad Guys here. No registration is required, so gather up the whole family and head on over. With chairs provided and the option to bring your cozy blankets and pillows, you're sure to have a comfortable […]
Watch the documentary created by UBC Adjunct Professor and filmmaker Alejandro Yoshizawa and join him for a Q&A afterwards. This is the story of the Grant siblings and their connection to their mother’s First Nations (Musqueam) heritage and reconnecting to their father’s southern Chinese heritage. 6:00 PM – Doors open 6:30 PM – Film starts […]
Join Phil and Gisèle L’Hirondelle to learn about the 6 directions of the Medicine Wheel, which can help one realize the self and learn to create balance in Body, Mind, Emotion, and Spirit and learn about elements, colours, animal symbols, and seasons. These teachings bring us closer to realizing our connection to all and understanding […]
Play the award-winning board game, created by decolonial author and artist Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). With facilitation from the UNA Youth Leadership Group, this journey will share actions you can take, words you can say & ideas you can learn to transform how you relate to the land, Indigenous Nations, […]
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note, this session is in Mandarin. […]
Do you live in the UBC neighbourhoods and are you passionate about taking climate action? Join the Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan Community Workshop! When: Monday June 26, 5:30-7:30 PM (Includes dinner and childcare) Where: Wesbrook Community Centre Register online by June 19, 2023. Space is limited.