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Nocturnal: Emergent Behaviour
2019-05-16 19:00 - 20:30 (America/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

Celebrate Bird Week: Early Morning Bird Tour at UBC Botanical Garden
2019-05-15 08:00 - 09:30
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 Area. Highlights will include:
• Tips for how to identify bird families
• Different habitats where various birds are found
• How to create bird-friendly habitats around your home

Heart & Stroke Foundation Big Bike
2019-05-14 10:00 - 18:00
Date
May 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 Tower against the tree line.
The trailer and truck will be parked outside of Buchanan Tower against the tree line
Click here for further information or to register for the event

Shoppers. Loves. You. Run For Women
2019-05-11 08:00 - 12:00
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 and finisher’s swag bag on event day! There’ll also be a Kids Zone with face-painters and a bouncy castle courtesy of UBC Rec!
The SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women has raised over $3.4 million dollars for local mental health services. Every dollar raised supports mothers, daughters, and friends through the funding of programs that allow women to take that next step to recovery. Run for Women is a celebration of the healing power of a loving community. Research shows that running and walking is as effective as taking medication for mild to moderate depression and anxiety. When we come together to walk or run with friends, we experience that exercise can heal the mind and restore the soul.
Event Schedule:
8:00AM – Kids Zone & Face-Painter
8:30AM – 1K Little Steps
8:55AM – Welcome Ceremony and Warm-up
9:15AM – 10K Race Start
9:30AM – 5K Race Start

World Tuesday Night Championships Bike Race
2019-05-07 18:00 - 20:00
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 their event because of the high cycling speeds
Course marshalls and traffic control personnel (TCP) will be placed along the course to ensure the safety of cyclists and bring awareness to the comunity that the event is in progress
Short delays may occur before traffic is permitted to cross the reserved lane behind the cyclists
Food and beverage will not be served
Sound system will not be used

Print event details here World tuesday night Championship bike race

Can biodiversity adapt to climate change?
2019-05-05 13:00 - 14:00
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 fascinating one hour talk addressing this complex question!
Included with museum admission or membership

UTown@UBC Nature Club
2019-05-05 10:30 - 13:00, 2019-04-07 10:30 - 13:00
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 suitable for preschool-aged children).
Pre-register here to guarantee your spot at these activities!

Movie Night - Mary Poppins (1964)
2019-05-04 06:00 - 21:00
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 starts at 6:30 p.m.
This month we are watching Mary Poppins (1964)! Let’s go back in time to experience this timeless classic! Parents can reminisce their childhoods while introducing their children to everyone’s favourite Nanny. Then join us next month as we watch Mary Poppins Returns, a sequel to the original film.

Jane's Walk 2019
2019-05-03 12:00 - 13:00
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 Bosque, MacInnes Field and University Boulevard will reveal how UBC’s plans and ambitions around the public realm, resiliency, biodiversity, climate change, zero waste, community engagement, and ecological and human wellbeing manifest in the texture of the evolving campus.
When: Friday, May 3, 2019, 12:00-1:00
Where: Meet outside Robert H Lee Alumni Centre
For more information about Jane’s Walk, visit their website.
Contact us for more information, or register online.

UBC Botanical Garden: Horticulture Training Program Info Session
2019-05-02 18:30 - 19:30
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 will have an opportunity to ask questions. The application deadline of May 1 has been extended until May 15. Do not miss this opportunity to learn about this exciting program. Learn more about the Horticulture Training Program.

Clothing Repair Workshop
2019-04-27 11:00 - 14:00
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 be repaired!
This event has been made possible by a student-led project collaboration between the University Neighbourhoods Association and the UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems as a part of the SEEDS Sustainability Program and will be taking place during our Earth Day 2019 celebration.

The Clothing Repair Workshop is open to everyone and no experience is necessary! While you’re there, check out other activities at the rest of our Earth Day 2019 event!

Earth Day 2019
2019-04-27 10:00 - 14:00
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 Workshop with FarmFolk CityFolk
UBC Farm Pop-up Market
Recycling Drive (Clothing, books, electronics)

This event is free. All ages are welcome!
Thank you to all of our community partners:

E-Motive
Evo
EnCorp
Developmental Disabilities Association
Frameworq
UBC Farm
Pacific Spirit Park Society
UBC Library
FarmFolk CityFolk
Adam’s Apples
UBC Climate Hub
UBC C + CP

The 1975 Concert
2019-04-26 18:00 - 23:00
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

Success: Employment Guide (Mandarin)
2019-04-24 10:00 - 12:00
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.

Inside a Dogs Head: How a Dog Learns
2019-04-20 19:00 - 21:00
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 your dog. We will break down the way animals think and learn so that you can understand the choices they make, and how to influence their behaviour for the better. Dog owners and lovers welcome!
Speaker: Canine Align

Nocturnal: Museum as Muse
2019-04-18 18:00 - 20:30
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 muse.
Admission by donation
For more info, and to let us know you’re coming, check out our Facebook event!

Newcomers' Orientation
2019-04-17 10:00 - 11:30
Get to know the UNA.
The University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA) is a nonprofit society created to provide municipal-like services to residents living on UBC Campus. In this information session you will learn about the UNA’s history, governance, development, and services. The program staff will also introduce the programs and activities that are offered at Wesbrook and The Old Barn Community Centres.

Spring Botanical Volunteer Orientation 2019
2019-04-12 14:00 - 15:30
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 necessary: we welcome volunteers of all levels of experience and interest in making new friends and greening your life!

UBC Botanical Garden: Horticulture Training Program Info Session
2019-04-11 18:30 - 19:30
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 will have an opportunity to ask questions. The application deadline for the September 2018 intake is May 1 so do not miss this opportunity to learn about this exciting program.

Yoga as the Science for Inner Transformation
2019-04-09 19:00 - 21:00
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 corresponds to this inner voyage of transformation.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Ravi Ravindra is a Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University in Halifax where he taught in the departments of Physics, Philosophy and Comparative Religion. He is the author of many books including books with fresh translations and commentaries on two classics of Yoga: The Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita.
Registration of $5 is required. Please register here.

Movie Night - Ralph Breaks the Internet
2019-04-06 18:00 - 21:00
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 starts at 6:30 p.m.
This month we are watching Ralph Breaks the Internet!

James Bay Concert
2019-03-31 19:00 - 23:00
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 31 2019 at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre.

Laughing at Misadventures
2019-03-28 18:00 - 20:00
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 is a bi-lingual and Hong Kong-bred stand-up comedian who performs in both Cantonese and English. He was crowned 2007 Chinese and 2008 English Funniest Comedian in Hong Kong and was the host of the TV series “Hong Kong Stories” by RTHK 香港電台. He appeared in a cameo role for the movie “All’s well, ends well 2009” and is a headliner at TakeOut Comedy Club Hong Kong. He was recently named one of the 2018 Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Hong Kong.

Nitobe Memorial Garden Spring Tour
2019-03-28 13:00 - 14:00
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 pm.

Trees, Please! UBC Botanical Garden Spring Tour
2019-03-28 11:00 - 12:00
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 and plants which make up our beautiful forests.

Nitobe Memorial Garden Spring Tour
2019-03-26 13:30 - 14:30
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 – 2:15 pm.
This tour is also available on March 28th.

Pollinators, Please! UBC Botanical Garden Spring Tour
2019-03-26 10:00 - 11:00
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 tasting.

How to Find Balance in Your Child's Gaming
2019-03-23 19:00 - 21:00
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

UBC Botanical Garden: Propagation for Professionals Workshop
2019-03-23 10:00 - 12:00
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 not only benefit your company by saving on purchases of plants but provide insight into how plants grow and why they succeed or fail in the landscape. This class will help to sort out techniques, tools, and equipment required for starting or multiplying plants.
Horticulture Training Professional Workshop Series:
Plant ID for Professionals Workshop (March 20)
Pruning for Professionals Workshop (March 16)
