First, Thanks to Rob Zylstra for keeping this group going as long as he did. It's a lot of work to keep stuff like this going and his efforts are much appreciated. Vancouver Illustrators has now merged officially with Draw By Night (www.drawbynight.com), Vancouver's only bi-montly drawing party. DBN was founded in 2009 and since then we've collaborated with several galleries including the Diane Farris Gallery as part of their Twitter/Art + Social Media show and at the Interurban Gallery as part …

Meeting the right people is crucial. We look to match ideas with talent, hustlers with hackers and provide a great opportunity to meet other people in Vancouver working in the Tech Industry. We are the official meetup for Launch Academy and Grow Lab, as well as community run events like Demo Camp. Want to have an event without having to create an entire new Meetup group? Want to host or promote an event to 100s of web, software, and design craftspeople in Vancouver? Interested in cool cross-dis …

Got a small dog? Bring your four-legged entertainment along to meet fellow dog lovers. These free meetups will be a chance for your dog to run and socialize with other small dogs, and for owners to mingle. We've had awesome crowds turn out -- friendly people and adorable dogs. Hope to see you soon!

Please see our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ConversationalEnglishVancouver for more information and to view our official videos. We are a FREE ESL club that actively offers many different Meet Up events, such as: - Large and small coffee shop gatherings - Fun English games and discussions - Pub nights and nightlife - Tours and outdoor adventures - Cultural events - And more!!! Canadians and other native speakers of English are welcome and encouraged to join. Our club is for anyone …

Help squash players in Vancouver find partners , join to meet new people and get an awesome workout!

Life is all about having fun, meeting new people, loving all-that-is and trying new things Cool and awesome things to do: Paintball Archery Jet ski Wake boarding Windsurfing Surfing in San diego Sky diving Climbing Water rafting/camping Kayaking in sechelt - skookumchuk rapids? Shooting guns ATV Dog sledding in Yukon Long boarding Overnight kayak/camping at the Indian Arm!! Mountain biking in Lynn Valley Mexico snorkeling winter time Going to central America -swimming/scuba diving with the s …

Looking for companions to check out the awesome events happening in town this weekend?  We are a group of last minute event goers who enjoy seeing our city without any long term planning. This anti-planning meetup group originates from Vancouver, Canada. As a fun city that offer beautiful nature and variety of cultural events, the city has many events everyday, weekdays or weekends. These events range from outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, roller blading, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoe …

This group excels in running great events, having good times, and providing the chance to meet some awesome people! Everyone in the Burnaby/East Vancouver area should join. We'll experience all the wallet-friendly thrills this city to offer, together!

We are a group that meets to discuss rationality: how to believe true things, and how to accomplish your goals. We have lively discussions and skill-shares on a variety of topics relating to rationality. Our mailing list:  https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/vancouver-rationalists Awesome rationality blogs: http://lesswrong.com http://overcomingbias.com

//collaborate here Canada's largest tech meetups RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and …

This group is for fun-loving, adventurous, North and West Vancouver 20/30/40 somethings that want to get out socialize with other people in our community. There is an endless amount of things to do here, but sometimes it can feel like all the action is on the other side of the bridge.  Many of us seem to stay home more often than not because of this, especially once the rain starts back up! My goal is simply to help facilitate more social events and activities for North Shore people that are gam …

Are you looking for a FUN, rewarding experience? Do you want to meet an awesome group of people? This ski season will be the 40th year that Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports (VASS) has delivered ski, snowboard and sit ski lessons to people with a disability in the Lower Mainland. Our programs run on all 3 local mountains from January to March. We make the mountain accessible to all! All lessons are 100% coordinated and taught by volunteers. VASS enables people to contribute to their community while …

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 …

Calling all Guitarists! This is a meetup group for all of us who aren't rock stars yet. Ya know, us other people that are still working on our craft, or haven't picked it up quite yet. Guitar is awesome so this meetup group is dedicated to events that help Vancouver guitarists make a step forward with their playing, knowledge and gear.

Welcome to Collaborator IoT! Collaborator IOT is an uber-casual meetup for all those interested in getting together to talk about the Internet of Things and finding people to collaborate with in order to realize those projects. Overview of what kinds topics could be covered over time? Robotics (Oceanic/Undersea, UAV/Drones [air/space], Driverless Cars, Industrial, Healthcare, Surgical, Household) M2M/ Machine to Machine Machine Learning User-Driver Entertainment (Gaming, Television, Film, Spor …

Welcome to UnSingle – Really simple dating. Why UnSingle? Because we strive to help you lose your singleton status. How? We'll get to that – just in a teeny bit. But first things first. So firstly, this IS a DATING group. Come and join us if you're really serious about losing your single status. We'll be going out, doing some cool and simply awesome, even amazing things, and you'll probably make some really awesome new friends, but the primary focus shall be trying to ditch our respective single …

Relay is about passing the baton. By raising awareness and hosting events for an important cause every month we empower people and communities to make a difference they believe in. The numerous volunteer positions that need to be filled range from organizers to media whizzes. If you've got a skill, a charitable spirit and a yearning to give then there`s a place for you on the Relay team. Aside from being awesome, the benefits of volunteering are that you will have an opportunity to help make …