Community Events

Summer Solstice is a significant day for many cultures worldwide, and for the planet itself!

Come celebrate and learn about solstice with a 19+ summer kick-off party at the Museum of Vancouver and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. In honour of the longest day of the year, these two organizations will open the doors of their unique building for an engaging partnership event filled with activities, lectures, traditional storytelling, Star Theatre shows, exhibitions, drinks, games, music, food and so much more.

On Sunday June 23, join Ride Don't Hide and promote mental health.

Whether you are a weekend warrior or simply love to cycle with friends and family, there is a route for you. Choose from a 5k walk through the park, or a 10, 20, 60 and 100k route in the morning, then join in the music, fun and festivities at Swangard Stadium.

Sunday, Jun 23, 2019
Swangard Stadium
3883 Imperial Street, Burnaby

Rides: 6:30-9:30am
Festivities: 10am-2pm (general 8-2pm)
Price: $45-75

Join us for "one of AMEX's TOP 14 Worldwide Seasonal Events with a Twist".

The 5th annual Big Elf Run on December 1​4th, 2019. This holiday themed fun run offers a 1km Wee Elf Run, a 5km Big Elf run/walk, or 10km run/walk around scenic Stanley Park.

So come on down and enjoy the Christmas decor, a live DJ, dancing, and more. With mild inclines and maintained trails, everyone is assured a beautiful and stress-free run or walk. The route is suitable for all ages and abilities. Leashed dogs and strollers are absolutely welcome.

Empower girls and women around the globe by walking 10,000 steps (7km). Individuals and teams can register to walk and raise funds in support of women, girls and their families who live in poverty. As a participant, you can walk with your team, your school, your dog, your co-workers, your family, or on your own.

Event Timeline
• 8:30am: Vendor Marketplace Opens
• 9:30am: Awards & Recognition
• 10:00am: Walk Begins
• 12:00pm: Route Closed.

Cost: $25. ($20 Tax Receiptable.

Receive Toque or mitts with Registration, FREE for 17 & under)

Website: www.WalkInHerShoes.ca

Join us for the 4th annual Big Easter Run on April 20th, 2019.

This holiday themed fun run offers a 10km & 5km Big Easter Run/Walk (2pm), as well as a 1 to 3km Little Easter Run/Walk (1pm). This Easter Fun Run tours picturesque Jericho Beach Park.

Starting in the centre of the park, the course winds its way along trails surrounded by spring blooms before looping onto the beachside path, with unbeatable views of the North Shore and the Vancouver skyline. With mild inclines and maintained trails, everyone is assured a beautiful and stress-free run or walk.

The route is suitable for all ages and abilities. Leashed dogs and strollers are absolutely welcome.

For artists who have heard about art licensing but have no clue of where to start.

Friday, November 23rd, 2018
Session 1 | 11 - 1pm
Session 2 | 3 - 5pm

$80 per student, click here to register.

You’ll go from wondering:

• What on earth is licensing and how does it work?
• Where do I even start?
• It sounds super complicated and scary. - I’m scared!
• I don’t want to get ripped off.

To knowing:

It’s difficult to put a painting in the mailbox: Toward new models of artists’ publishing

Opening reception | June 14, 7pm

Join us this summer at the Libby Leshgold Gallery as we present It’s difficult to put a painting in the mailbox, an exhibition devoted to exploring publication as an artistic practice. This exhibition marks the first iteration of a new programming initiative, laying the groundwork for the future development of a Summer School for Artists’ Publishing.

Join us for a casual conversation about how we communicate on campus.

Join READ Books for a reading by writer and performer Jacob Wren and to celebrate the launch of his new book.

Authenticity is a Feeling: My Life in PME-ART is a compelling hybrid of history, memoir, and performance theory. It tells the story of the interdisciplinary performance group PME-ART and their ongoing endeavour to make a new kind of highly collaborative theatre dedicated to the fragile but essential act of “being yourself in a performance situation.”

The Libby Leshgold Gallery is pleased to present QULLIQ: In Darkness, Light, a solo exhibition of new work by Maureen Gruben.

The qulliq is a traditional oil lamp that was once the heart of the home. It was used to heat, to cook and to bring continuous light during the darkness of the Arctic winter. The new work included in this exhibition explores notions of light and transparency related to the light of the oil lamp as well as the translucence of ice.