Events
02 / 19
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02 / 20
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02 / 21
Start: 12:30 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Wednesday, February 21 The GVRD and Vancouver Board of Trade invites you to the next of the Future of The Region Sustainability Dialogues Wednesday, February 21st, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (lunch will be served from 11:30-12:00) at the Wosk Centre for Dialogue, 580 West Hastings Street, Vancouver. Building on the success of its 2006 Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogue Series, the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) is partnering with Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade across Greater Vancouver to launch an expanded program of dialogues for 2007. (www.gvrd.bc.ca/sustainability) Start: 6:30 pm
On the third Wednesday of every month (except August) the Vancouver Bicycle Advisory Committee meets 5:30pm in the Strathcona Room at Vancouver City Hall (453 West 12th at Cambie) to address cycling-related issues in the city of Vancouver and advises City Council on those issues. Guests are welcome. If you'd like to speak to the committee, please contact Nicole Ludwig at 604-871-6399 or nicole.ludwig@vancouver.ca | ||
02 / 22
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02 / 23
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm
About: Come get on your bike on with numerous other bike lovers on the last Friday of EVERY month, rain or shine When: Meet 5 to 5:30 pm, Leave 6 pm Where: Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery on the Georgia Street side [by the fountain] ride in all the streets. [Map] Start: 8:30 pm
Vancruisers.ca has all your cruiser needs covered... We run a ride every Friday evening (weather permitting) - Meetup is at 7:30 pm, Lost Lagoon Roundabout by Stanley Park. Updates are always on the web site as well as a post-ride writeup. Our site is similar to FG here but with more of a cruiser focus... Start: 9:00 pm
A celebration of dancing, music, creativity, underwear bike rides and more dancing. Bands and Performers:The Cornbinders, Timothy Wizdom, Transgress, Taal Mala, and an Underwear bike ride. (We are celebrating the release of the World Naked Where and When:ANZA Club, 3 West 8th Avenue at the Ontario bike route
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02 / 24
Start: 2:00 pm
The 2 Degrees: Climate Crisis Film Festival features a free screening of An Inconvenient Truth on Saturday, February 24th, followed by an expert panel discussion. Is global warming a global emergency? Are there energy alternatives to fossil fuels? 1:00pm For more information on this showing, contact VPL Science and Business at 604-331-3624 Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
i'm the wingman of trevor on this one. he has the honor after taking the crown last year. come out and ride. prizes. post-race competitions. revelry. Javascript is required to view this map.
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02 / 25
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02 / 26
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02 / 27
Start: 8:00 pm
If you've never seen David Suzuki before, this event is for you! David Suzuki's message is about empowerment and engagement in the political process. Public concern over global warming is at an all-time high and politicians don't seem to be responding with meaningful action. Now, with a federal election looming, is the time to speak up and get leaders of all parties to commit to real action on the environment. At this David Suzuki event, SPEC (the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation) will be addressing the Highway 1 issue. Where and When:7:00pm Tickets available at: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11003E4577716960?artistid=903544&majorcatid=10005&minorcatid=104 | ||
02 / 28
Start: 8:00 pm
Note: The meeting time of 7:00 pm is later than normal. If you ride your bike in Vancouver or UBC, come meet and work with other cyclists to help improve cycling facilities. Your active participation can make a real difference. Lend your voice and your support and get involved. Where and When:7:00-8:45 pm (with a pub stop afterward) New participants are always welcome. These monthly meetings are open to all VACC members and non-members. For more information, or if you have any items that you would like to have on the agenda, contact Jack Becker at 604-681-5744, vancouver@vacc.bc.ca | ||
03 / 1
Start: 6:00 pm
The West Coast's largest festival of bike-themed film shorts, is open for entries. The festival will be three days at the Clinton Street Theatre in Portland, Oregon in April, 2007. There is no fee to enter and the festival features films from around the world. For more info visit http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com or contact info@filmedbybike.org, 971.221.7228 Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
And every other Thursday, from 5:00 to 6:00pm, on CiTR 101.9 FM News about bike civic politics, chopper bikes, legal issues, bike maintenance, culture, fun and of course Critical Mass! Your hosts: Ifny, iamlachance@gmail.com, and Conrad Schmidt, ninemonkeys@blaze.ca, 604-537-2044. Pedal Revolutionary Bike Radio needs to hear from you! If you have a bike related event or announcement, email pedalrevolutionary@gmail.com or during the show phone 604-UBC-CiTR (604-822-2487). Web site: http://www.bikesexual.org/cm/radio Start: 7:30 pm
End: 10:30 pm
Offered by PEDAL (Pedal Energy Development Alternatives), an organization that develops and promotes the use of pedal powered technology, on the first Thursday of every month from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. The course covers drivetrain maintenance, brake and gear adjustment and flat tire repair. Courses are held at Our Community Bikes, 3283 Main Street near 17th Avenue. Cost is $40 plus tax. Bring your bike and a snack. For more info or to register, phone 604-879-BIKE (604-879-2453), email learn@pedalpower.org, or visit http://www.pedalpower.org | ||
03 / 2
Start: 8:15 pm
The World Naked Bike Ride has finally been turned into a movie: "Indecent Exposure to Cars -- The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride". It will premiere Friday March 2 at the Rio Theater (1660 East Broadway at Commercial in Vancouver) and will run until March 8. Show times are 7:15pm. To view the trailer of this fun and engaging documentary, please visit http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/movie/movie.htm The movie premiere celebration will be February 23rd at the ANZA club. The movie is followed by the "Five Ring Circus -- The untold story of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games" that shows at 9:15pm also from March 2 to 8 at the Rio Theater. Advance tickets can be purchased from: For more information, contact Conrad Schmidt at vancouver@worldnakedride.org or 604-215-9395. Start: 8:30 pm
Vancruisers.ca has all your cruiser needs covered... We run a ride every Friday evening (weather permitting) - Meetup is at 7:30 pm, Lost Lagoon Roundabout by Stanley Park. Updates are always on the web site as well as a post-ride writeup. Our site is similar to FG here but with more of a cruiser focus... | ||
03 / 3
Start: 8:15 pm
The World Naked Bike Ride has finally been turned into a movie: "Indecent Exposure to Cars -- The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride". It will premiere Friday March 2 at the Rio Theater (1660 East Broadway at Commercial in Vancouver) and will run until March 8. Show times are 7:15pm. To view the trailer of this fun and engaging documentary, please visit http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/movie/movie.htm The movie premiere celebration will be February 23rd at the ANZA club. The movie is followed by the "Five Ring Circus -- The untold story of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games" that shows at 9:15pm also from March 2 to 8 at the Rio Theater. Advance tickets can be purchased from: For more information, contact Conrad Schmidt at vancouver@worldnakedride.org or 604-215-9395. | ||
03 / 4
Start: 8:15 pm
The World Naked Bike Ride has finally been turned into a movie: "Indecent Exposure to Cars -- The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride". It will premiere Friday March 2 at the Rio Theater (1660 East Broadway at Commercial in Vancouver) and will run until March 8. Show times are 7:15pm. To view the trailer of this fun and engaging documentary, please visit http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/movie/movie.htm The movie premiere celebration will be February 23rd at the ANZA club. The movie is followed by the "Five Ring Circus -- The untold story of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games" that shows at 9:15pm also from March 2 to 8 at the Rio Theater. Advance tickets can be purchased from: For more information, contact Conrad Schmidt at vancouver@worldnakedride.org or 604-215-9395. | ||
03 / 5
Start: 8:15 pm
The World Naked Bike Ride has finally been turned into a movie: "Indecent Exposure to Cars -- The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride". It will premiere Friday March 2 at the Rio Theater (1660 East Broadway at Commercial in Vancouver) and will run until March 8. Show times are 7:15pm. To view the trailer of this fun and engaging documentary, please visit http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/movie/movie.htm The movie premiere celebration will be February 23rd at the ANZA club. The movie is followed by the "Five Ring Circus -- The untold story of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games" that shows at 9:15pm also from March 2 to 8 at the Rio Theater. Advance tickets can be purchased from: For more information, contact Conrad Schmidt at vancouver@worldnakedride.org or 604-215-9395. | ||
03 / 6
Start: 8:15 pm
The World Naked Bike Ride has finally been turned into a movie: "Indecent Exposure to Cars -- The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride". It will premiere Friday March 2 at the Rio Theater (1660 East Broadway at Commercial in Vancouver) and will run until March 8. Show times are 7:15pm. To view the trailer of this fun and engaging documentary, please visit http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/movie/movie.htm The movie premiere celebration will be February 23rd at the ANZA club. The movie is followed by the "Five Ring Circus -- The untold story of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games" that shows at 9:15pm also from March 2 to 8 at the Rio Theater. Advance tickets can be purchased from: For more information, contact Conrad Schmidt at vancouver@worldnakedride.org or 604-215-9395. | ||
03 / 7
Start: 8:15 pm
The World Naked Bike Ride has finally been turned into a movie: "Indecent Exposure to Cars -- The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride". It will premiere Friday March 2 at the Rio Theater (1660 East Broadway at Commercial in Vancouver) and will run until March 8. Show times are 7:15pm. To view the trailer of this fun and engaging documentary, please visit http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/movie/movie.htm The movie premiere celebration will be February 23rd at the ANZA club. The movie is followed by the "Five Ring Circus -- The untold story of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games" that shows at 9:15pm also from March 2 to 8 at the Rio Theater. Advance tickets can be purchased from: For more information, contact Conrad Schmidt at vancouver@worldnakedride.org or 604-215-9395. | ||
03 / 8
Start: 8:15 pm
The World Naked Bike Ride has finally been turned into a movie: "Indecent Exposure to Cars -- The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride". It will premiere Friday March 2 at the Rio Theater (1660 East Broadway at Commercial in Vancouver) and will run until March 8. Show times are 7:15pm. To view the trailer of this fun and engaging documentary, please visit http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/movie/movie.htm The movie premiere celebration will be February 23rd at the ANZA club. The movie is followed by the "Five Ring Circus -- The untold story of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games" that shows at 9:15pm also from March 2 to 8 at the Rio Theater. Advance tickets can be purchased from: For more information, contact Conrad Schmidt at vancouver@worldnakedride.org or 604-215-9395. | ||
03 / 9
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03 / 10
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03 / 11
Start: 4:00 pm
Honey B's lonely... and misses their Bike Bee friends, which is why B's and buzz about this Sunday -- the next Bike Bee Potluck (and meeting). Discussions about the last 2 Bees and more Bike Bees. Spring Bee? Summer Bee? Winter Bee? There's also talk about wheelchair repair, and building the community outward, with ASL, childcare, etc. Place: The Geek House, 4241 Balkan Street (near Main & King Edward, map at http://bicyclebee.blogspot.com) There are photos from the Winterbee at http://bicyclebee.blogspot.com | ||
03 / 12
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03 / 13
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03 / 14
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 7:59 pm
The secret is OUT! There will be 3 Car-Free Drive Days this summer (June 17, July 22, Aug 19)! And what's more, we have community organizers interning with us whose aim it is to initiate Car-Free Days in other commercial/residential neighbourhoods throughout Vancouver... This is all about spreading the meme of beating car-dependence and strengthening community. It's working! If you are interested in initiating a Car-Free day in your hood, climb aboard. Email Carmen Mills at carmen@emeraldcity.bc.ca if you want to join our crew in any capacity! | ||
03 / 15
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
And every other Thursday, from 5:00 to 6:00pm, on CiTR 101.9 FM News about bike civic politics, chopper bikes, legal issues, bike maintenance, culture, fun and of course Critical Mass! Your hosts: Ifny, iamlachance@gmail.com, and Conrad Schmidt, ninemonkeys@blaze.ca, 604-537-2044. Pedal Revolutionary Bike Radio needs to hear from you! If you have a bike related event or announcement, email pedalrevolutionary@gmail.com or during the show phone 604-UBC-CiTR (604-822-2487). Start: 7:30 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Empowering women one bike at a time! Jett Grrl Bike Studio offers intro classes, covering flat fix, drivetrain maintenance, and basic brake adjustments. Advanced classes offered as well, plus a full service repair shop. All classes are hands on, 5 people max, w/ detailed written handout provided. Cost is $30/class Boys are welcome too :o) Time: 6:30 to 9:00 pm Check out http://www.jettgrrl.com for more details. Call 604-255-5097, or email jett_grrl@hotmail to reserve a space in one of the workshops. | ||
03 / 16
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03 / 17
Start: 1:30 pm
End: 5:00 pm
On this weekend marking the 4th anniversary of the Iraq War, join tens of thousands across the country in sending a loud message to Ottawa: Fight climate change, not wars for oil! Bring the troops home from Afghanistan. March and rally with thousands to say: "Canada out of Afghanistan, into Kyoto!" Gather: 12:30pm at English Bay (Denman & Davie) Featuring:
March 17 is a pan-Canadian Day of Action. To find events in other cities, check out the Canadian Peace Alliance listings: StopWar.ca is a broad-based coalition with over 160 endorsing organizations. For more information, email contact@stopwar.ca Start: 2:00 pm
Hey all of you beautiful, peace lovin' bikers out there, Tom Childs will be bring the giant BIKES NOT BOMBS banner out to the March 17 rally at the Vancouver Art Gallery. It looked grand rigged from the big tree east of the lions at the last major ant-war demo back in October. Anyone willing to lend a hand rigging the banner are asked to be at the Vancouver Art Gallery at around 1:00pm that day. There will be a couple of thermos bottles of tea and coffee. Peace and velolove, Start: 8:00 pm
Snacks, Cash bar. Everyone's welcome, (yes you... again !) and only $5! 7:00 p.m. Moose's Down Under Restaurant (http://www.moosesdownunder.com), 830 West Pender Street near Hornby, Vancouver For more information, visit http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca | ||
03 / 18
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03 / 21
Start: 8:30 am
End: 9:30 am
Amanda & Corinne invite you to welcome the arrival of spring during your morning commute with cappuccinos, lattes, espresso & muffins (bring your own travel mug) and warm cheer at the last Clean Air Commute Stop! This Wednesday anytime between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. Cost is FREE for cyclists & walkers. By donation for drivers. Proceeds go to BEST (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation) at http://www.best.bc.ca . For more info or to RSVP, email amanda_pitre-hayes@vancity.com Map:[gmap |id=map |center=49.277352 Start: 6:30 pm
On the third Wednesday of every month (except August) the Vancouver Bicycle Advisory Committee meets 5:30pm in the Strathcona Room at Vancouver City Hall (453 West 12th at Cambie) to address cycling-related issues in the city of Vancouver and advises City Council on those issues. Guests are welcome. If you'd like to speak to the committee, please contact Nicole Ludwig at 604-871-6399 or nicole.ludwig@vancouver.ca Start: 7:30 pm
End: 10:30 pm
A class is to teach you all you need to know about your brakes (Rim Brakes only. For Disc brakes please contact us directly to set up a future course). You'll learn what the different rim brake systems are, how to know when your brake pads are starting to wear out, how to replace them and set them properly, how to change your cables and housing (and when and why you would need to do that!), how to set your brake levers, and lots of other useful brake info! The goal of Jett Grrl is to empower you on your bike; your brakes are one of the most essential and this class aims to give you the confidence to fix them yourself and keep them in good working order all the time. Classes are for all types of riders with all levels of mechanical ability, taught in a relaxed, friendly, non-intimidating environment. Start: 9:00 pm
Missing the smell of molten metal? The sweet sizzle of vaporizing steel? The sirens song of the angle grinder? Come to the Wednesday bike fixing/skills share night at Pedal Metal Studios & the Depot, 194 West 3rd (alley entrance). Open to all Pedal volunteers -- if you aren't one already we'll make you one. Expect to join the bike polo folk truing wheels and building mallets. Stand time is by donation, $5 per hour suggested. Brought to you by the miracle of unemployment with Sailor Neale, Jim H and Maitland Wright present. For details, phone 604-875-8679 | ||
Calling all cruiser fans!!
