Since arriving in Vancouver, I’ve been impressed by the amount of events and activities related to both urbanism and social media that the city offers. Over the past six weeks I’ve often been double booked and had to make tough choices of what to attend on any given night.
To help keep track of what I’m up to, and to inform my readers of what is going on around town, I thought I’d start a weekly—or at least semi-regular feature—highlighting what is going on during the week ahead. Ironically, as summer has officially begun things are slowing down a bit. As a result these posts may be a bit light until September.
Monday, June 27
“Social Media: From chit-chat to election winner—What next?”
Join host and moderator Andrew Wilkinson and special guest speakers for two hours of conversation about social media.
Location: Kafka Coffee House, 2525 Main St (just south of Broadway) Please note that parking in the lot across the street from Kafka is better than street parking.
Time: 8:00 to 10:00 PM (sharp!)
Cost: Free, but RSVP recommended
Note: This is one of those night I have a conflict, so I may be a bit late.
Tuesday June 28
Spacing Road Show VANCOUVER
On Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 the cross-Canada Spacing Road Show rolls into Vancouver to celebrate the launch of Spacing magazine‘s first national issue. The event brings together a panel of four local urbanists: Erick Villagomez (Spacing Vancouver’s editor), Gord Price (SFU City Centre), Erin O’Melinn (Vancouver Public Space Network, Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition), and Alyssa Schwan (Designer) for a discussion about the best contemporary public spaces in Vancovuer and how the growing transportation needs of city will affect public spaces and the future design of urban landscape.
Location: Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, 580 West Hastings St. Vancouver, BC
Time: 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 (gets you a copy of the new national issue of Spacing magazine)
More information: Matthew Blackett: matt@spacing.ca
Vancouver Community Conversation
Join a Community Conversation hosted by the Vancouver Foundation. The discussion will focus on how a strong sense of belonging and social connections can strengthen neighbourhood ties and help build a more vibrant Vancouver. This is a chance to connect with other Vancouver residents and organizations and participate to a conversation on issues like affordability and sense of belonging in your community.
Location: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street.
Time: 5:30-8:00pm
More information/RSVP: http://vancouverconversation.eventbrite.com/
Note, as I can only be in one place at the same time, I will be attending the Spacing event. If you plan on attending the Community Conversation, I’d love to hear how it goes!
Wednesday, June 29
Bike Share Open House
As I posted last week, The City of Vancouver is currently exploring whether to start a self-serve public bicycle system on our streets. To learn more about public bicycle systems and offer your opinion, the city is hosting two open houses this week. i will be attending the one on Wednesday.
Location: Library Square – Promenade, 350 West Georgia Street (map)
Time: 7am – 2pm
There will also be an open house on Thursday, June 30 from 11 am to 8 pm at Pendulum Gallery, 885 West Georgia Street.
Friday, July 1
Canada Day
There is a lot going around town on Friday, and I haven’t quite solidified my plans. I will likely check out Canada Day on Granville Island for part of the day. If the weather permits I’ll also stop by Kits Beach for part of the day.
More Canada Day activities are listed on the Inside Vancouver blog.
