Welcome to one of the largest and most active Friend & Social Meetup Groups in the Vancouver area! This group is all about finding friends and making new friends. It's for anyone who enjoys events and activities that are socially interactive, interesting, laid-back, easy-going and lots of fun. This group is for fun socializing only and there is no cost to join our group. Whether you're single, married, divorced, separated, temporarily in town, new in town, new to Vancouver, bored and looking for …

Has your artistic side been languishing from years of disuse? Do you want to kickstart your creativity? Do you want to explore spiritual development through art making? ThirsTEA for an opportuniTEA to exercise your creative faculTEAs? CreativiTea: the art of being creative while drinking tea We are a community of women who use the arts to explore and reflect on our deeper selves. Discovering and expressing our spirituality through hands-on art activities... while enjoying a good cup of TEA and g …

Based on the centuries old arts and sciences of Kempo, Aiki and Kyusho our system includes simple but devastating techniques of self defense. We stress awareness, avoidance and non confrontation whenever possible. At present we train outside come rain or shine, so dress appropriately. Serious beginners are more than welcome. For a limited time only, we are seeking like-minded individuals with dedication, perseverance and commitment wishing to learn principles and techniques of self protection an …

ARTCODE is a group dedicated to the combination of Art, Design, and new Technology. We are hands-on enthusiasts in hardware or software. We are into stuff like PureData, Max/MSP, Haskore, QuartzComposer, Csound, Kinect, 3D printing, OpenNI, Frankencamera, Open Framework, Cinder, OpenCV, Processing, Wiring, Arduino, HIDs, HUDs, Android, WP7, iPhone/iPod, and iPad. We would like to meet others in order to exchange knowledge, skills and perhaps work on larger projects.

The School of Gypsy Arts was founded by Sharron on May 11, 2011 to bring together a community of like minded people to share and learn about various metaphysical modalities and spiritual pathways. Gatherings and workshops usually take place at the Oasis Wellness Centre in Coquitlam, BC at 1111 Austin Avenue. Sharron is a Tarot and Tea Cup Reader at Reflections Books (Sundays) in Coquitlam. The group is supported by an amazing assistant organizer Della and two wonderful event organizers: Grace an …

If you enjoy •public talks and lectures •documentaries and other films reading and talking about books •art openings and gallery talks •other cultural and current affairs events And you would like to meet more like-minded people to do and talk about these things with, then this group might be a good fit for you. Please join us. The scope for this group is quite wide. It is not a book club, though some events may focus on discussing books or a particular book. It’s not an art, or film, or …

This group is for fans and followers of the frank theatre company (formerly Screaming Weenie Productions), Western Canada's professional Queer theatre company. Based in Vancouver, BC, Screaming Weenie's mission is to produce and promote Queer (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered) and sex-positive performance, facilitating a stronger queer community by creating and encouraging the performing arts and artists. We strive to create greater positive public awareness and acceptance, through the perf …

Artists for Conservation Vancouver Meetup Group Do you have an appreciation for art, care about nature or enjoy being part of a bigger cause? Artists for Conservation does and has become the world's leading non-profit artist group supporting the environment. By joining the AFC Meetup Group you will be invited to meet local and international artists, learn about art and conservation, attend special events, and participate in environmental education through art that celebrates our natural herita …

Reeling Silk is a new addition to the T'ai Chi landscape in Vancouver. Offering instructional classes at several locations around town, you can choose one close to you. If you've heard about or seen T'ai Chi and thought you'd like to give it a try, then drop by for a FREE first class. Classes are currently being given at the Creekside Community and Recreation Centre in the Athletes Village on False Creek, and at the Scotiabank Dance Centre on Davie St near Granville St in downtown Vancouver. I l …

Grupo con la inquietud de compartir Arte Histrionico y Cultura en toda Expresion para  quien le guste el teatro y actuar expresarse a traves del Arte Dramatico como distracion Terapia amistad y conectar.Podemos Improvisar una Obra o Producir una ensayada! For people who love Plays and acting on stage  through Acting For leisure,Terapy friendship and connections Come lets improvise a Play or rehearse one!.

Interested in visiting that new art exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery or that classical music concert, but have a young child who may be less keen? You and baby should join Culture Babes once a month for a museum tour or musical concert, in and around Vancouver! Geared towards creating an enriching experience for both parents and children, each event will be the perfect chance to do something a little different.

Music and comedy improv... A unique evening of family friendly fun that will leave you laughing for the whole week! Friday night live is not spiritual in nature, but does center around a "universal theme" of a positive and/or uplifting nature. Cast members of AddLibretto (who also perform regularly at Vancouver's Improv Centre on Granville Island) provide their expertise to weave audience suggestions into a hilarious story or song- all made up on the spot!! Each week's show is further enhanced b …

Creating and Crafting is a group committed to the passionate and curious exploration of a wide range of art forms. We will host workshops, educational nights and social gatherings for people interested in practising their art skills as well as learning about crafting, drawing, painting, body art, design, and many other art mediums. This group is led by Katia Somerville, a longtime visual artist, body painter and owner of Rainfire Tattoo Studio on Commercial Drive. Creating and Crafting will cove …

Do you love Italy? the culture, the romance of a slow food and lifestyle? Would you like to join a Italian culture and lifestyle club to be immersed in  travel stories share ideas, informational networking and or educational, and social outings. If you feel like you have a touch of the Italian spirit in you and just love the culture or born in Italy or Italian heritage and would like to inspire others about your country this group is for you. Outings could consists of wine tastings, dinner out, …

We are a Baguazhang training group. We do the Doaist Bagua as taught by Master Jerry Alan Johnson. We are currently practicing the body conditioning exercises, circle waking and the pre-natal form. What this group is: a few people who are working on this specific system of Bagua. We do not practice anything else besides this particular system/style. We also talk about and work with qi and the energies within Bagua in particular.  However we do not (yet) practice sparring, nor do application dril …

This group is for single people in age of 55 and older. The purpose of this group is to enjoy social events such as: dinner and movie, coffee break, lunch brunch, breakfat in the city, special events in greater Vancouver, walk for health, art events, etc. Our group is for people who like to socialize, going to events with a friend rather than by themselves, get to know each other and share the interests and passion of their live.

Would you classify yourself as a geek or a nerd? Do you like science fiction and fantasy, movies and TV, comic books and board games, cosplay, and any of the other wonderfulness that the muggles might classify as weird? Are you looking to make new friends or re-connect with some old ones who share these similar interests? Do like watching movies and TV with like minded people.  How about crafting projects, knitting or crochet?  Would you like to have a Family style dinners where the conversation …

Do you love burlesque? Never been to a show but always wanted to? There's a vibrant burlesque scene in Vancouver - let's check it out together! From traditional burlesque shows to art class with a burlesque twist, fashion shows and shopping for vintage clothes, this group is for anyone interested in the art of burlesque and the vintage style surrounding it. Come along to any event that catches your eye, or if you've seen an event elsewhere that you think we'd like, suggest it! We're all about …

Welcome to the Vancouver Musical and Live Theatre Meetup Group! We are a group of musical (in the Broadway sense) and live theatre (as in plays/monologues etc) loving people of all ages who love to get out and about and support our local arts/theatre community – and help you meet like-minded people in the process! Vancouver is full of fantastic live theatre and our aim is to let you know when it’s coming to town – and encourage you to go and see it! There’s the annual Fringe Festival, Queer Arts …

The VAN Art Meetup is a group for local creatives to come together to share ideas and resources, improve their business and professional skills, being amongst like-minded people and support one another's artistic endeavours. The group gets together once a month to discuss various issues related to the hustle of making living from your creativity in Vancouver. Some topics that will be address are: Self-promotion • Social media marketing • Networking • Being an ARTrepreneur • Personal branding • P …

Meditation has been proven to extend your life, create more happiness, increase inner peace, lower stress levels, increase mental clarity, reverse aging and resolve long-standing emotional problems, including fear, anxiety, depression, anger, and substance abuse! Meditation is being used as a cure for specific health related problems including ADD, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression. With nothing but bad news everywhere you turn (the economy, financial crisis, health scares), people are smoth …

This is a group for all people who loves Africa regardless of their origin, living in the Vancouver, B.C. area who are interested in the best in cultural(Art, food , Music, Dance) experiences, cherished traditions, charity and business development opportunities that Africa and Canada offers. Whether it's a braai or bazaar, dance or dominoes, business networking or educational workshop, charity activities, travelling and tours to Africa, this is where the activities will be posted.

We are a friendly and enthusiastic group of people who share a love for Italy, its language, its culture and people. We are based in the heart of Vancouver with events in Little Italy on Commercial Drive, Downtown at Stanley Park, The Renfrew Community Centre and other neighbourhoods throughout the city. You will find it easy to acquire language partners and make amici at one of our weekly social events. When you join us you will be able to speak, read and write in Italian, meet Italian speakers …

Hello! Do you live in Vancouver? Do you like international cultures and languages. Do you speak Spanish? French? Swahili? Korean? Arabic or any other language from any other continent, whether Asia, Africa, Europe, South Ameria, North America or Australia. Are you open to interact in a multicultural dynamic group of people and learn more about the languages and cultures of other countries? All of this, via some interactive activities....Are you ready to explore culture, art, music, games, dance, …

This group is about two things: About bringing together dancers who share a passion for Flamenco dance, as there are not many venues for this art form; and also about brining the art of Flamenco into a family friendly setting where everyone may enjoy the entertainment. So, whether you are a dancer, student of Flamenco or wanting to learn, or if you are someone who enjoys the entertainment, this group will be fun and exciting. As with all things culture, for a good evening of live entertainment, …

This group will appeal to anyone interested in making art which integrates with technology, and finding new and unusual ways to achieve this using open source software and hardware. Interactive Media Create installations with real-world inputs to interact with various forms of mixed media such as video, stills and sound. Experimental Music For folks interested in the sounds of dissonance, drones, creaks, echoes, muted voices, thumping rhythm, screeching crescendos, electronic blips/blurps/blips …

This is a group for people who are interested in creating some art work while spending a social time. The topics for Drawing/Sketching are: Nature, people, Pets, Architecture and ... So, if this sounds like an interesting event to you, (No matter what level of Drawing/Sketching you are) join us and share your Artistic expression with us!

Have you ever wondered about the activities that you encounter when you visit the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks?  Have you wanted to become involved? You can by joining in the activities of the Park Associations, enthusiastic groups of people who care for their parks through environmental stewardship activities, arts and cultural events and educational programs. Sign up for events here!