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Wizard Rock originators Harry and the Potters return to remind us why we fell in love with the lightning-scarred wizard in the first place. Slap on your house ties and join us on the South Plaza for an evening of Potter-inspired music. Free. In the event of poor weather, the concert will be in the Alice McKay room.
http://www.vpl.ca/cgi-bin/Calendar/calendar.cgi
This is it! As the opening of Deathly Hallows pt. 2 draws nearer, join us for one last chance to celebrate Pottermania. We will be screening all seven Potter films in the lead-up to the final film's release. Prizes for best costume! Free. Seating is limited.
http://www.vpl.ca/cgi-bin/Calendar/calendar.cgi
StarCon has been postponed
Due to a sudden medical emergency, it has become necessary to postpone STARCON 2011to a later date. ÒThere will be some changes to the convention since some of the actors who were available for STARCON in June, may no longer be available at the new date. However, we are talking to another convention company for possible partnership which will add more events and excitement to our conventionÓ, said STARCON 2011 organizer, Patricia Stewart-Bertrand, Òas soon as we have a new date and location, we will inform everyone.Ó
http://www.aurorisentertainment.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Starcon-2011/151363101588484
Unfortunetly I can't reserve a room as they go entirely by a drop-in basis. We may get a room right away or we'll have to wait some time for a room to become available upon which we can use it. There is 3 rooms that have HD TV's and DVD players in them which would suit our purposes just fine. The other room we would unfortunelty need our own equipment for it.
If we have to wait a while for a room or don't get a room at all there is a Sushi place called "Sushi Maro" at 220 Davie Street which is a short distance away. Worse Case Scenario we'll end up there for some socializing and sushi.
Brian will be lending us his Box set of the show which we'll have at least 2 hours to watch. Hopefully more if we are lucky.
http://www.meetup.com/vanime/events/21118911/
The main event will be the screening of Joss Whedon's Serenity. We're also going to be singing along to Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, watching episodes of some local webseries, playing trivia, and maybe having a couple of surprises!
http://serenityscreeningvan.blogspot.com/
http://www.meetup.com/BC-Browncoats/events/20356951/
Vancouver Mini Maker Faire is a two-day celebration of making and creating. ItÕs an all-ages family festival promoting the ethos of DIY on a large scale.
Vancouver Mini Maker Faire will take you through an inspiring, energetic and captivating range of exhibits, including workshops, performances, displays, and a speaker series. Some of the features include pyrotechnics, kinetic sculptures, interactive musical installations, and 3d printers that can print themselves. Interaction booths stationed throughout will centre around education: teaching people how to complete a circuit, spin wool, or smoke bacon!
http://vancouver.makerfaire.ca/
How to find us: We'll be waving colonial flags.
We failed to get the job done in January, so lets try again to retire our Viper in style! We're not going for the dusk burning, (like in the show), because the park closes just after dusk. We'll do potluck BBQ, please declare what you'd like to bring in your RSVP. We had a blast last year at Cates Park, don't miss out!
http://www.meetup.com/vancouverbsgfanclub/events/19719371/
This is it! As the opening of Deathly Hallows pt. 2 draws nearer, join us for one last chance to celebrate Pottermania. We will be screening all seven Potter films in the lead-up to the final film's release. Prizes for best costume! Free. Seating is limited.
http://www.vpl.ca/cgi-bin/Calendar/calendar.cgi
The purpose of the recurring meetings on the last Saturday of every month is to meet and greet and chill, to share a drink or two with fellow gamers, talk about your common interests and maybe even find yourself a gaming group.
http://www.meetup.com/VancouverRPers/calendar/tbrwnypjbjc/
This is it! As the opening of Deathly Hallows pt. 2 draws nearer, join us for one last chance to celebrate Pottermania. We will be screening all seven Potter films in the lead-up to the final film's release. Prizes for best costume! Free. Seating is limited.
http://www.vpl.ca/cgi-bin/Calendar/calendar.cgi
Talented Vancouver actor, Mark Hildreth will be giving his first live concert since 2009 here in Vancouver.
You know Mark as the Fifth Column sympathizer Joshua in "V". You've also seen him on Andromeda, The Dead Zone, Taken, The Collector, Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End, Eureka, Supernatural and The Tudors, as well as countless other shows and movies, and you've heard his voice on a dozen animated tv shows.
You might not know that he is an accomplished musician who taught himself to sing and play the piano at the age of 10. MarkÕs first album, Complex State Of Attachment is an instantly hummable collection of pop/R&B songs rife with heart, honesty and groove.
Mark Hildreth will be performing with Nat Jay and Greg Sczebel at "The Backstage Lounge" on June 26th, 2011 at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. We will meet out front of the Arts Club Theatre (the venue is just on the backside) at 6:30pm, there is a sign with benchs at the edge of a small parking lot.
$10 at the door.
http://www.thebackstagelounge.com/events/sunday-jun-26-11
http://www.meetup.com/BC-Browncoats/events/17385849/
http://www.meetup.com/GeekCraft/events/18545031/
This is it! As the opening of Deathly Hallows pt. 2 draws nearer, join us for one last chance to celebrate Pottermania. We will be screening all seven Potter films in the lead-up to the final film's release. Prizes for best costume! Free. Seating is limited.
http://www.vpl.ca/cgi-bin/Calendar/calendar.cgi
This is it! As the opening of Deathly Hallows pt. 2 draws nearer, join us for one last chance to celebrate Pottermania. We will be screening all seven Potter films in the lead-up to the final film's release. Prizes for best costume! Free. Seating is limited.
http://www.vpl.ca/cgi-bin/Calendar/calendar.cgi
This is it! As the opening of Deathly Hallows pt. 2 draws nearer, join us for one last chance to celebrate Pottermania. We will be screening all seven Potter films in the lead-up to the final film's release. Prizes for best costume! Free. Seating is limited.
http://www.vpl.ca/cgi-bin/Calendar/calendar.cgi
This is it! As the opening of Deathly Hallows pt. 2 draws nearer, join us for one last chance to celebrate Pottermania. We will be screening all seven Potter films in the lead-up to the final film's release. Prizes for best costume! Free. Seating is limited.
http://www.vpl.ca/cgi-bin/Calendar/calendar.cgi
ÒTom O'Brien, an actor who has had speaking roles on Stargate SG-1, Supernatural, Smallville, CSI, X-Files, and more has agreed to attend one of our meetups and chat with us. Let's watch his episode of SG-1, "Covenant" together and welcome Tom.Ó
http://www.meetup.com/Vancouver-Stargate-Fan-Club/events/17386035/
This is of course a skill that preliterate Klingons had to perfect in order to communicate during the hunt without startling their prey through sound or gestures. We'll follow their tradition in order to foster thinking in Klingon, and to find out who among us has the most hilarious art skills. One person has a Klingon word or phrase and then has to get the others to guess it only by drawing pictures: no words or gestures allowed. In this version the guessers may only guess in Klingon. Dictionaries can be permitted for those who require them. We'll something like a whiteboard or paper easel, if anyone has one, and John's excellent raktajno and panini will be called for. We may also play a couple of rounds of bIngo', so review your numbers, please.
http://www.meetup.com/Star-Trek-KLINGON-Language-Group/events/16324256/
The most comprehensive exhibition of Surrealist art ever to be shown in this country is on display at the Vancouver Art Gallery. The Colour of My Dreams: The Surrealist Revolution in Art features 350 works by leading Surrealist artists, including AndrŽ Breton, Salvador Dal’, Max Ernst, RenŽ Magritte, Joan Mir—, Alberto Giacometti, Leonora Carrington, Brassa•, AndrŽ Masson, Man Ray, Edith Rimmington, Wifredo Lam and many others.
How to find us: Gallery's coffee shop/restaurant at 6:30 and gallery at 7:00.
http://www.meetup.com/BC-Browncoats/events/20512581/
The games played depend on what everyone brings. If there is a game that you would like to play let it be known and we'll see if someone can bring it. Also if you have a great game to share we're always excited to try it out. $1.
http://www.meetup.com/boardgames-7/calendar/zrbdnypkbhb/
For the next BIFF weÕre going to try our hands at interstellar communications. Well, maybe not THAT far. WeÕll be reaching out to two of our BIFF Ambassadors, Greg in Ontario and Samantha in California. Our plan is to use two laptops, running Skype and Google Chat to set up conversations, and possibly even video links via webcam. Want to follow up with our dear friends, or just find out the status of our plans for BIFF world domination? This is one you donÕt want to miss.
http://biffns.wordpress.com/2011/06/23/hailing-frequencies-open/
"Most of us have finished our Hogwarts House scarves, but we probably won't be wearing them to the release of the second part of Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, which opens in theatres on July 15, 2011. This time, to get us psyched up and ready for the movie, Priya is going to show us how to make friendship bracelets in Hogwarts House colours."
http://www.meetup.com/sci-fi-creations/calendar/15658562/
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Vancouver monthly meeting, shared with the general public at no charge.
http://www.meetup.com/astronomy-131/calendar/mrbnnypkbsb/
The Altered Reality Club, SFU's gaming and anime club, is proud to present "The Summer Festival" at Simon Fraser University. With participation from IRL Events, we'll be bringing you a full day of food, entertainment, activities, and prizes on Saturday, July 16!
The outdoor festivities will begin at 2pm in SFU's Convocation Mall, where there will be food stalls, craft booths, tons of carnival style games where you can win raffle tickets. and a market area featuring a variety of artists and vendors.
http://sfuarc.com/smf/index.php?page=sfestival2011
http://www.meetup.com/GeekCraft/events/21818781/
On Sunday July 17th. A matinee performance? Maybe at Metrotown?
http://www.meetup.com/GeekCraft/events/16251724/
MiniComi is a 1 day artists market inspired by those in Japan (eg. Comiket), held on Saturday July 23rd, 2011 in the Ballroom of the Student Union Building at the University of British Columbia.
Artists will bring a wide variety of items for sale. This may include self published comics, doujinshi (fan comics), doujinSoft (we're hoping), prints, pins, jewellery, plushies and many other creative things that only artists and crafts people (crafty people?) can think of.
Like Comiket in Japan, Cosplay is most welcomed!
Final aNix will be playing the after concert at MiniComi, details to follow.
http://minicomi.orangesanctuary.com/MiniComiInfo.html
http://www.meetup.com/GeekCraft/events/20948331/
5th Annual BC Renfest. The BC Renaissance Festival is a group of dedicated performers, entertainers, actors, artisans, volunteers and vendors with the dream of establishing a permanent site Renaissance Festival here in British Columbia. Fri 29 Jul (1/2 day 12 n - 6 pm): $8 adults, $6 child/senior; Sat 30 Jul - Mon 1 Aug (full day 9 am - 9 pm): $15 adults, $10 child/senior.
http://www.bcrenfest.com/
The purpose of the recurring meetings on the last Saturday of every month is to meet and greet and chill, to share a drink or two with fellow gamers, talk about your common interests and maybe even find yourself a gaming group.
http://www.meetup.com/VancouverRPers/calendar/tbrwnypkbpc/
The games played depend on what everyone brings. If there is a game that you would like to play let it be known and we'll see if someone can bring it. Also if you have a great game to share we're always excited to try it out. $1.
http://www.meetup.com/boardgames-7/calendar/zrbdnyplbdb/
Conference: 7-11 August. Exhibition: 9-11 August. Online registration will be available at http://www.siggraph.org/s2011/ in March. "The registration fees for SIGGRAPH 2011 have not yet been determined, but they will not be substantially different from the SIGGRAPH 2010 fees."
http://www.siggraph.org/s2011/
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=112466502142335
Special Guests: Jensen Ackles & Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins.
http://www.creationent.com/cal/supernatural_van.htm
We read! We need bookmarks! Bianca has volunteered to show us how to make magnetic bookmarks. I've had one and they are the greatest bookmarks ever. I'll confirm the date and time with Bianca and John closer to the event, but chime in if you are interested in learning.
http://www.meetup.com/GeekCraft/events/21936641/
The games played depend on what everyone brings. If there is a game that you would like to play let it be known and we'll see if someone can bring it. Also if you have a great game to share we're always excited to try it out. $1.
http://www.meetup.com/boardgames-7/calendar/zrbdnypmbjb/
Rascals is an event geared towards the serious player with the opportunity for newcomers to the lifestyle to see and experience BDSM in all its forms.
http://www.rascals-club.com/calendar.html
Vancouver's Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention. Theme: Visions of the Future: Imagining Tomorrow in Science Fiction from the Past to the Present. Guests of Honour: Dr. Gregory Benford, Jean-Pierre Normand, Lisa Lassek.
http://www.vcon.ca/
"Mark your calendars...!"
http://ttwvancouver.com/content/blog/2010/10/thank-you (last paragraph)