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September, 2025

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are highlights from the many programs available at the West End and Coal Harbour community hubs. Check the websites listed at the end of this calendar for complete listings of events and activities.

WHEN MEMBERSHIPS AND/OR RSVPS ARE REQUIRED

Some events require a membership in the presenting organization
and/or an RSVP. Here’s how to find out more …

  • West End Seniors Network (WESN) membership information can be found here. Members can RSVP to 604.669.5051 or info@wesn.ca.

  • Gordon Neighbourhood House (GNH) membership information can be found here and program and other information here.

  • West End and Coal Harbour Community Centre (WECCA) programming and event information can be found here.

AND NOW, THIS MONTH’S CALENDAR …

Community Calendar / Arts & Entertainment / Families, Kids, & Teens / Senior Moments / LGBT+ / Venue Directory

Community Calendar

WEST END COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP & BBQ
Gordon Neighbourhood House

Gordon house community clean up & bbq

When: Sat., Sept. 6 at 10 a.m.
Where: Gordon Neighbourhood House (1019 Broughton Street).
Cost: Free. Pre-registration required, sign up here.
Details: Help keep the West End beautiful by joining the Community Clean-Up. Head to Gordon Neighbourhood House (GNH) to pick up your the supplies, you’ll be assigned routes to pick up litter around the West End, and then come back and enjoy a BBQ at GNH, sponsored by our local MLA, Spencer Chandra Herbert. This is an all-ages, inclusive, low-barrier event where neighbours of all skills and abilities are welcome to participate. Children are welcome when supervised and accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, call 604-683-2554 or email welcome@gordonhouse.org

GREAT OUTDOOR COMEDY FESTIVAL (GOCF)

great outdoor comedy festival

When: Fri., Sept. 12 to Sun., Sept. 14 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. (times vary)
Where: Stanley Park (Brockton Oval)
Cost: Prices vary, to purchase single and multi-day passes visit here.
Details: The Great Outdoor Comedy Festival is a 3-day event that showcases some of today's top comedians in Stanley Park’s Brockton Oval. This is a great opportunity to catch an incredible lineup of comedic talent from local gems to superstar headliners including Bert Kreischer, Whitney Cummings, John Mulaney, Mike Birbiglia, Nick Kroll Fred Armisen, Tony Hinchcliffe, Trailer Park Boys and Jeremy Piven and more. Get ready to laugh under the open sky. at the 19+ comedy festival. For more information and tickets visit GOCF.

HOT ONES WING NIGHT

When: Fri., September 12 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Lucifer's House of Heat (1682 Davie Street).
Cost: $25 per person, purchase your tickets here.
Details: Put your spice tolerance to the test with Lucifer's House of Heat, Hot Ones Wing Night Challenge, featuring a rotating selection of hot sauces from the hit YouTube series Hot Ones. A $25 ticket gets you 10 wings from mild to super hot (chicken or meatless option) and a canned beverage or tap beer of your choice.

COAL HARBOUR COMMUNITY CENTRE 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Coal Harbour Community Centre

When: Sat., September 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Coal Harbour Community Centre (480 Broughton Street)
Cost: Free.
Details: Come celebrate Coal Harbour Community Centre’s 25th Anniversary with a festive, all-ages event. Guests can enjoy complimentary cake and activities and hear from local leaders and community members who will be sharing their memories over the last quarter century and celebrating everything that makes Coal Harbour Community Centre the heart of our neighbourhood. For more information contact coalharbourcc@vancouver.ca

BUGS, BIRDS & FOREST TREASURES
Stanley Park Ecology Event

When: Wed., Sept. 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Stanley Park Rose Garden
Cost: $12-$18. Pre-registration required, tickets can be purchased here.
Details: Join the Stanley Park Ecology team to learn the connection between rufous hummingbirds, red-breasted sapsuckers, and insects in the forest, where little brown bats go in the daytime, who's been visiting the flowers and berries in the forest this summer, and all the hidden connections from the mossy ground to the treetop canopies, For more information and to purchase tickets, visit here.

DAMES DINE AROUND

Botanist restaurant, Pacific Rim

When: Tues., Sept. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Various West End Locations
Cost: $100-200 per person.
Details: Dames Dine Around is a delicious province-wide dining celebration featuring fabulous food at different restaurants, wineries, and culinary venues across BC. Participating restaurants in the West End include Boulevard, Botanist at Fairmont Pacific Rim, Five Sales, Le Crocodile, Maxine’s, and Lift Bar Grill. Diners will be treated to a specially designed multiple-course menus and have the opportunity to meet and chat with the chefs and restaurateurs. This one-evening engagement is a fundraiser with 100% of the proceeds going to Les Dames d’Escoffier scholarship and outreach programs, which include Chefs in the Classroom, and Growing Chefs. For more information and to make a reservation visit here.

BUSY BEAVERS & BRILLIANT BATS
Stanley Park Ecology Event

When: Wed., Sept. 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop
Cost: $12-$18. Pre-registration required, tickets can be purchased here.
Details: Join the Stanley Park Ecology team as sunset falls over Beaver Lake and see the beavers emerge from their lodge and begin their nightly duties, and bats take to the sky to hunt insects nearby as they prepare for hibernation or migration. This guided walk at dusk provides education about the animals that emerge in the evening around the wetland habitat in Stanley Park. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit here.

FOOD PRESERVATION WORKSHOP

Food preservation workshop

When: Thurs., Sept. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Gordon Neighbourhood House, 1019 Broughton Street
Cost: Free, pre-registration required.
Details: Learn to safely preserve food at home, with Chef Karen Dar Woon. In this demonstration workshop, you’ll learn food safety and safe food handling, water bath processing, and other food storage tips, while featuring two delicious recipes. This workshop is being held in-person and online. For more information and to register for this workshop, visit here.

WE GARDEN CLUB

When: Sun., Sept. 21 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: West End Community Centre (WECC)
Cost: Free.
Details: Join West End Neighbourhood Food Network’s Urban Garden Club and Village Vancouver at their monthly inclusive, family friendly gatherings. Each month there is a short presentation or discussion on a different food or gardening related topic, a community seed library where you can pick up some free seeds for your garden or swap or donate seeds. Children of any age welcome, and must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other appropriate adult.  For more information and registration visit WECC here.

LOST LAGOON: CHANGES THROUGH TIME
Stanley Park Ecology Event

When: Wed., Sept. 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Stanley Park Nature House
Cost: $12-$18. Pre-registration required, tickets can be purchased here.
Details: Join the Stanley Park Ecology team to learn about the origins of Lost Lagoon and its construction, its role as a habitat for animals and plants, and how factors like previously introduced swans and separation from the sea continue to have an impact today. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit here.

CHANGING FALL COLOURS ON STANLEY PARK’S TREES
Stanley Park Ecology Event

When: Sat., Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Stanley Park #19 Bus Loop
Cost: $12-$18. Pre-registration required, tickets can be purchased here.
Details: Join author and tree-enthusiast Nina Shoroplova for an early fall walk to learn about some of the native and ornamental trees around the east side of Stanley Park, including ginkgo, european beech, douglas-fir, and more. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit here.

ONCE A WEEK, EVERY WEEK

The following events almost always take place as scheduled but things do get moved around, so if you’re not sure, check the relevant website or call ahead. Contact info at the end of this calendar.

  • COMMUNITY LUNCH: Mondays and Fridays at 12 noon at Gordon Neighbourhood House. Cost is $7.50 with a GNH membership, $8 without. Children 1 and up are half-price. Join other members of our community for a delicious, three course, home-cooked lunch.

  • YOGA AT SECOND BEACH: Mondays at 6 p.m. at Cerperley Park at Second Beach in Stanley Park. Free. Join local West Ender, Sandy, for an all-levels, flow Yoga every Monday evening and connect with nature and neighbours.

  • ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE: Tuesdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the West End Community Centre’s Meeting Room 2. Free. Join a weekly conversation and drop in where you can to practice English in a relaxed circle of friendly people. Conversations are guided by experienced facilitators who strive to talk about things that interest you.

  • TOASTMASTERS: Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the West End Community Centre’s Denman Room. Free. Learn and practice public speaking, impromptu speeches, and leadership skills at this weekly meeting.

  • WEST END WRITERS: Wednesdays, from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. at the West End Community Centre’s Meeting Room. Free. Writers of all ages and experience are invited to join in reading works-in-progress and receiving feedback.

  • SOCIAL LOUNGE: Wednesdays, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Meet your neighbours at the weekly Social Lounge at the West End Community Centre. Free and open to everyone to come enjoy coffee and tea and meet with old and new friends.

  • BALLROOM DANCING FOR BEGINNERS: Thursdays from 6:45-7:45 p.m. in the West End Community Centre, Dance Studio. Free trial on Thurs. Sept. 4 and $180 for 10 sessions from Thurs. Sept. 18 to Nov. 20. Learn the basic skills to dance the Foxtrot, Swing, Waltz and Rumba. For more information and registration visit WECC here.

  • CRIBBAGE: Fridays, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the West End Community Centre’s Bidwell Room. Free. A friendly social card group sharing a fun game. Beginners and newcomers welcome.

  • WEST END FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays through October 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Held on Saturdays in Vancouver’s West End (Comox between Thurlow and Bute) next to Nelson Park, the West End Farmers’ Market features fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, baked goods, artisan food and crafts, fresh fish, and even local craft beer, wine, and spirits, food trucks, coffee, and live entertainment.

  • WATERFRONT WALKERS: Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free. A casual group of walking enthusiasts who meet weekly to enjoy a variety of scenic walks. Routes are regularly around 6km and last about three hours, with a stop along the way for coffee. Meet up at Coal Harbour Community Centre.

  • MAHJONG: Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the West End Community Centre Meeting Room 2. Free. Dive into the captivating world of Mahjong, a strategic tile game. With every tile played, a new adventure unfolds. Whether you’re an experienced player, a newcomer, or a drop-in, all are welcome.

  • THE DARK SECRETS OF STANLEY PARK: Saturdays from 4 to 5:30/6 p.m. $32 for adults and $29 for youth and seniors. Information and tickets here. Discover the jaw-dropping beauty – and sinister stories – of Stanley Park. Behind those majestic forests, picturesque gardens, and stunning beaches lies a history of forced evictions, buried treasure, shocking crime scenes, and the macabre tale of Deadman’s Island. When you buy a ticket for this walking tour, two per cent of the ticket cost goes to support the Indian Residential School Survivors Society.

  • LABYRINTH - A WALKING MEDITATION: Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall. Free. The Labyrinth is a full 13-metre replica of the medieval labyrinth laid in the stone floor of the 13th-century Cathédrale de Notre-Dame de Chartres. The Labyrinth at St. Paul’s is open for silent walking, prayer and meditation to people of all faiths and spiritual disciplines as a resource for meditation, reflection, and prayer.

  • ZUMBA TONING: Sundays from 1:15 -2:15 p.m. Coal Harbour Community Centre (CHCC). Free trial on Sun. Sept. 14 and $75 for 6 sessions from Thurs. Sept. 21 to Oct. 26. This dance-fitness class fuses Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic workout that combines Salsa, Cha Cha, Cumbia, and Merengue, for a feel-happy workout. For more information about other free trial Zumba classes, and registration visit CHCC here.

  • SUNDAY AFTERNOON MUSIC WITH KENTISH STEELE: Sundays at 5:30 p.m. at Mystic Beach at English Bay (2000 Beach Ave.). Free. Join local musician, Kentish Steele, for live music every Sunday at Mystic Beach or Cerperley Park at Second Beach. Weather permitting.

Arts & Entertainment

CONCET IN THE PARLOUR AT ROEDDE HOUSE

Amy Stephen, Amir Haghighi and Rex Haghighi.

When: Thurs., September 4, at 7 p.m.
Where: Roedde House
Cost: $22.75 for members and $25.95 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased on here.
Details: Join the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra (VICO) for a night of Celtic and Persian music in the Parlour at Roedde House, featuring Amir Haghighi and Amy Stephen with Rex Haghighi. This family of musicians share their diverse musical abilities to create a contemporary fusion of old and new, and east and west. Together they explore traditional Persian and Celtic music, creating beautiful songs in a unique, heartfelt presentation that touches audiences from every corner of the globe. For more information visit Roedde House website here.

BED BY 10
30+ Daytime Clubbing

When: Sat., September 13, from 4-9 p.m.
Where: Celebrities Night Club (1022 Davie Street)
Cost: $40. Purchase tickets here.
Details: Bed By 10 is a chance for ravers over 30's to relive the peak of the 80s, 90s & early 2000s clubbing scene. Expect crazy visuals, Co2 cannon sand more as resident DJ spins all the club classics. More information and tickets available here.

FISH + SIPS: Shrimp-tember
Vancouver Aquarium

When: Sat., September 13 at 7 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Aquarium
Cost: $35. Purchase tickets here.
Details: Head to the Vancouver Aquarium for Fish + Sips: Shrimp-tember for one shell of a party and enjoy after-hours, adults-only access to the aquarium featuring limited time exhibits, plus special live entertainment. This is a 19+ event, more information and tickets available here.

JAZZ IN THE PARLOUR AT ROEDDE HOUSE

When: Thurs., September 25, at 7 p.m.
Where: Roedde House
Cost: $20 for members and $23 for general admission. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite here.
Details: Experience an intimate evening of live jazz in Roedde House’s Victorian parlour with Alan Matheson on trumpet accompanied by Wynston Minckler on bass. For more infomation visit Roedde House website here.

LIVE AT THE SYLVIA

Zach Saunders

When: Every Wed., Thurs., and Sun. from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Sylvia Hotel Restaurant & Lounge
Admission: Free
Details: Three evenings a week enjoy live music at the lounge with a great view of English Bay. The September lineup includes: Wed. Sept. 3 - Acoustic Vintage Folk & Pop with Jana Seale; Thurs. Sept. 4 - Jazz, Soft Rock, Pop with Weaver & Werth; Sun. Sept. 7 - Jazz with Anna Navarro; Wed. Sept. 10 - Tropical lounge with Rio Trio; Thurs. Sept. 11 - Covers from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s with Bob Collins; Sun. Sept. 14 - Jazz with The Dog Ears; Wed. Sept. 17- Indie Folk Singer/Songwriter Sean from the Yukon; Thurs. Sept. 18 - Roots, Blues and Originals from Harris & Debray; Sun. Sept. 21 - Jazz with Bonnie Northgraves; Wed. Sept. 24 - Covers from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s with Bob Collins; Thurs. Sept. 25- Acoustic Pop with Zach Saunders; 11; Sun. Sept. 28 - Jazz with Anna Navarro.

JAZZ VESPERS MINISTRY AT ST. ANDREWS’S-WESLEY UNITED

When: Sundays at 4 p.m.
Where: St. Andrew’s Wesley United.
Cost: Free.
Details: Enjoy live music every Sunday at 4 p.m. at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United. The September line up includes: Sun. Sept. 7 - Heather Soles Trio; Sun. Sept. 14 - Nelson Boschman; Sun. Sept. 21 - Kristian Braathen Trio; Sun. Sept. 28 - The Spiritual Warriors. You can find the full September schedule here.

LIVE AT THE SHAMROCK

When: Every Tues., and Thurs. through Sun. Times vary … see below.
Where: The Shamrock Pub.
Cost: No cover charge.
Details: What’s an Irish pub (especially one with a great food and beverage menu) without live music? We wouldn’t know, ‘cause the West End’s Irish pub features live music four nights a week. September’s lineup TBC.

WEST END POP UP MARKETS AT DAVIE PLAZA

When: Wed., Thurs., and Sat. (times vary)
Where: Davie Plaza (1800 Davie Street at Morton Park).
Cost: Free
Details: The West End Pop Up Markets at Jim Deva Plaza and 1800 Davie (English Bay) are taking place all summer long. Come shop for unique items from local vendors throughout the month of September including at 1800 Davie, September 4 and 18 from 4-9 p.m. - New Gen Market; September 5 from 2-8 p.m. - English Bay Night Market; September 7 from 11 a.m. -6 p.m. - The Legacy Market; September 10 and 24 from 4-9 p.m. - Shop Local YVR; September 12 from 10 a.m. -5 p.m. - Bayside Market; and at Jim Deva Plaza September 6 from 1 -7 p.m. - Art and Craft Marche. You can find the West End Business Association (WEBIA) full summer schedule here.

ONCE A WEEK, EVERY WEEK

The following events almost always take place as scheduled but things do get moved around, so if you’re not sure, check the relevant website or call ahead. Contact info at the end of this calendar.

  • HOT MIX BINGO: Mondays at 8 p.m. at The Shamrock Pub at 1184 Denman. Fun and games, music and bingo at this popular West End Irish pub.

  • KARAOKE TUESDAYS: At The Park Pub from 9 p.m. to late.

  • TRIVIA WEDNESDAYS: At The Park Pub from 8 to 10:00 p.m.

  • IMPROV THURSDAYS: From 8 to 9:30 p.m. at The Park Pub. Admission $25. Theatre Sports alumni Denise Jones and David Milchard bring their new improv comedy troupe of award-winning actors and improv veterans to the West End.

  • FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE: At the Park Pub every Friday from 8:30 p.m. to late, enjoy great live music.

  • SATURDAY NIGHT LAUGHS: Two laugh-a-minute shows every Saturday, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at The Show Cellar.

  • BIG SHINY SATURDAYS: At the Park Pub every Saturday, 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Enjoy tunes from the 90’s and 00’s with Live DJs.

  • SING-ALONG SUNDAYS: At the Park Pub every Sunday at 3:00 p.m. A wide range of favourites, good vibes, and plenty of sing-along moments.

  • MUSIC BINGO SUNDAY: At the Park Pub every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. Great prizes including pitchers of beer, gift cards and more.

  • JAZZ VESPERS: Sundays at 4 p.m. at St. Andrews Wesley United Church. By donation. An afternoon featuring some of Vancouver’s finest musicians, and meditations on faith and life.

Families, Kids, & Teens

BABY PLAYTIME

When: Mon. / 12:30 to 2 p.m.; Tues. / 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Wed. / 12:30 to 2 p.m.; Thurs. / 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Fri. / 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Where: The West End Community Centre.
Cost: $3.50 drop-in.
Details: Fun with toys, alls, and more. Parents are required to help set up and clean up the equipment each day and parent participation is required.

TODDLER PLAYTIME

When: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Gordon Neighbourhood House (GNH).
Cost: By donation (suggested $2.50 per child for GNH members)
Details: Toddler Playtime is a family drop-in program that features a variety of activities that promote healthy child development such as free play with lots of toys available, arts and crafts, mini circle time with songs and stories at the end of the playtime. This program is for Parents, family members and caregivers with children 0-5 years old. Parenting resources and special events are offered monthly. For more information call 604-683-2554 or email familyplace@gordonhouse.org.

ONCE A WEEK, EVERY WEEK

The following events almost always take place as scheduled but things do get moved around, so if you’re not sure, check the relevant website or call ahead. Contact info at the end of this calendar.

  • KIDS CLOTHING EXCHANGE: Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Gordon Neighbourhood House. A free program for parents to participate in this unique community clothing exchange and drop off or pick up (or both) up to five pieces of children’s’ clothing.

  • BABYTIME: Tuesdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. and 11:15 to 11:45 am at Joe Fortes Library. Free. Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers and their babies. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months. Baby time takes place in the English Bay Room on the 2nd floor of the West End Community Centre.

  • TEEN OPEN GYM: Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Coal Harbour Community Centre Gymnasium. A free program for youth in grades 8 to 12 (ages 12 to 18) with badminton and volleyball on Tuesdays and badminton and basketball on Wednesdays. Non-instructional, with in-out privileges.

  • FAMILY STORY TIME: Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. and 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. at Joe Fortes Library in the Children’s Area. Free. This program for parents and caregivers with young children shares songs, rhymes and stories. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together.

  • YOUTH LEADERSHIP CLUB: Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the West End Community Centre Meeting Stanley Court Room. This program is designed for youth who are looking to gain leadership and mentoring experience while learning how to organize, plan, and implement programs in the community centre.

  • KIDSZONE: Fridays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Free. At Joe Fortes Library. A time for kids to meet kids and share books, crafts, and fun activities at the library. For Grades K to 7.

  • PRE-TEEN NIGHT: Fridays 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. A free drop-in at the West End Community Centre for youth ages nine to twelve. Drop by and participate in a variety of games, crafts, and activities including dodge-ball, capture the flag, button and bracelet making, movie nights, and more. Registration is required, with room for a maximum of 30 youths.

  • TEEN NIGHT: Fridays from 6:15 to 9 p.m. at Coal Harbour Community Centre Gymnasium. A free drop-in for Grades 8 to 12 (ages 13 to 18). Come by and shoot hoops, play board games upstairs, or get creative with some art supplies. Teen Night has in-out privileges.

Senior Moments

NOTE: Some programs and events require pre-registration, RSVPs, and/or membership. Find contact information for each organization at the top of this list, or the venue list below.

CHOOSE TO MOVE INFO SESSION

choose to move seniors fitness program

When: Fri., September 5 at 11 a.m.
Where: Gordon House
Cost: Free with Gordon House Membership. Pre-registration required.
Details: Learn about Choose to Move, a free physical activity, group, and individual coaching program for seniors looking to be more active. Participants design a personalized physical activity program with a certified Activity Coach to build the habit of physical activity over the 8-week program, and are provided the tools, skills, and resources to start moving again. For more information and to register, please email jenn@gordonhouse.org

TRUTH & RECONCILIATION WORKSHOP
With T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss

When: Fri., September 5 at 2 p.m.
Where: West End Seniors Network
Cost: Free to West End Seniors Network members. Pre-registration required.
Details: The Truth and Reconciliation Workshop with T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss shares Indigenous knowledge through storytelling, plant teachings, and land-based learning to foster healing and understanding.Please RSVP at info@wesn.ca or 604-669-5051.

GORDON HOUSE BOOK CLUB

When: Thurs., September 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Where: Gordon Neighbourhood House
Cost: Free with Gordon House Membership.
Details: Each month the Gordon House Book Club select and read a title and come together to discuss as group. September’s title is Klara and the Sun, a speculative novel by Kazuo Ishiguro. Pick up October’s title, I Have Some Questions For You, by Rebecca Makkai, a New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize finalist, at the September 11 Book Club gathering. This is a drop-in program, free with Gordon House membership.

FINANCIAL FRAUD PREVENTION EDUCATION
West End Seniors Network

When: Fri., September 12 at 2 p.m.
Where: West End Seniors Network
Cost: Free to West End Seniors Network members. Pre-registration required.
Details: The West End Seniors Network is hosting a presentation on senior susceptibility to financial fraud. Learn how to protect yourself, and what steps you need to take if you've been a victim. Please RSVP at info@wesn.ca or 604-669-5051.

KAREN’S KITCHEN LIVE
Gordon House Cooking Class

Chef karen dar woon

When: Wed., Sept. 17 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Gordon Neighbourhood House, 1019 Broughton Street
Cost: Free, pre-registration required.
Details: Join Chef Karen Dar Woon for a hands-on cooking workshop. Participants will make Salad Rolls and Summer Vegetable Soup together using seasonal, local produce. Space is limited to 12 attendees, please email welcome@gordonhouse.org to register.

WEST END SENIORS NETWORK ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

When: Fri., September 19 at 1 p.m.
Where: West End Community Centre
Cost: Free to West End Seniors Network members. Pre-registration required.
Details: All West End Seniors Network (WESN) members are welcome to come reflect on the past year, celebrate community achievements, and look ahead to exciting plans for the future. Please RSVP at info@wesn.ca or 604-669-5051.

HAPPY HOUR AT THE BAYSIDE

When: Wed., September 24 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: The Bayside Lounge.
Cost: Free (pick up your own tab) and no RSVPs required. Just drop by.
Details: Join your friends and neighbours for drinks, laughs, and great conversation at one of the West End’s favourite lounges.

INDIGENOUS BOOK READ CLUB

In Starlight by Richard Wagamese

When: Thurs., September 25 at 2 p.m.
Where: Barclay Manor.
Cost: Free to WESN members. Please RSVP.
Details: The West End Seniors’ Network and Vancouver Public Library are teaming up to host a series of conversations exploring works by Indigenous authors, including In Starlight by Richard Wagamese—a powerful, unfinished novel about healing and resilience. This event is open to all community members. Pre-registration is required for up to 12 participants. Please RSVP at info@wesn.ca or 604-669-5051.

THE SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY PARTY

When: Fri., September 26, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Barclay Manor
Cost: Free to West End Seniors Network members. Please RSVP at info@wesn.ca or 604-669-5051.
Details: A celebration for folks whose birthdays are in September (you’re a Virgo) with tea, coffee, cake, and good times.

ONCE A WEEK, EVERY WEEK

The following events almost always take place as scheduled but things do get moved around, so if you’re not sure, check the relevant website or call ahead. Contact info at the end of this calendar.

  • NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS: Mondays at 11 a.m. at Gordon Neighbourhood House. Start your week on a positive note and catch up on local happenings at Neighbourhood News. Each week neighbours share local news and events in the West End and around town. Drop-in program, free with Gordon House annual membership.

  • QMUNITY GATHERS: Mondays at 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Gordon Neighbourhood House. A low-key social gathering for 55+ 2SLGBTQIA Older Adults to meet new people, check in and enjoy the company of others in a safe space. This is a drop-in program hosted by QMUNITY, no pre-registration required.

  • BALLROOM DANCING & SOCIAL: Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. in the West End Community Centre Auditorium. Join a friendly group of ballroom dances and learn, practice, and meet new friends. Singles and those with partners both welcome. Drop-in $1.50 / Eight sessions for $7.60.

  • YOGA FOR SENIORS: Mondays at 12:15 p.m. at the West End Community Centre Dance Studio. A class for older men and women at all fitness levels, including those with some physical challenges. Each class provides a balanced full body workout, adapted to safely meet your needs. $11 drop-in.

  • CREATIVE QUEST: Tuesdays from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at Barclay Manor. The Barclay Manor Artists’ Collective meets for open studio time. Bring your project and supplies to paint with others in a studio setting. No teaching or supplies are given. For information contact Graham at creativequest2022@gmail.com.

  • CRAFTY NEIGHBOURS: Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at Gordon Neighbourhood House. A weekly social gathering that connects knitting, crocheting, and sewing community members and other creative folks to share their talents. Donations of yarn to support projects are gratefully appreciated and all proceeds from items sold go towards Gordon House programming. This is a drop-in program, free with Gordon House annual membership.

  • NORDIC POLE WAKING & LESSONS: Thursdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Come join the weekly Nordic Pole Walking Group. If you’re new to pole walking, group lessons are held the third Thursday of each month, where you can learn how to use Nordic poles to enhance your stride and get more out of every step. Meet outside Barclay Manor at 1447 Barclay Street.

  • ZUMBA GOLD FOR SENIORS: Thursdays from 11:45 a.m. -12:45 p.m. in the West End Community Centre, Auditorium. Free trial on Mon. Sept. 8 and $82 for 6 sessions from Mon. Sept. 15 to Oct. 27. Low-impact dance-fitness class that uses zesty Latin music, Salsa, Cha Cha, Cumbia Merengue, Twist and Charleston with easy to follow moves. For more information and registration visit WECC here.

  • CYCLING WITHOUT AGE: Every Thursday and Friday until October, from 2 to 3 p.m. $5 per ride. Please RSVP with WESN by calling 604-669-5051. Discover the magic and joy of a trishaw ride, where seniors can embrace nature, connect with others, and relive the simple pleasure of the wind in your hair. Meet at Barclay Manor or Gordon Neighbourhood House.

  • ESL KARAOKE: Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m. at Barclay Manor. Practice pronunciation, build confidence, and enjoy singing along to popular tunes. No singing experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm. Please RSVP to 604.669.5051 or info@wesn.ca.

  • SENIORS KARAOKE: Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Gordon Neighbourhood House. Bring out your inner singer at Seniors' Karaoke and choose from a variety of songs from classic hits to modern chart-toppers or choose to sing in your native language. Microphones and snacks provided. This is a drop-in program, free with Gordon House annual membership.

  • CRIBBAGE: Fridays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the West End Community Centre / Bidwell Room. Free. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, with every card played and point pegged the charm and thrill never fades. Join in for good company, laughter, and the joy of a well-played hand. Beginners and drop-ins welcome.

  • MAHJONG: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West End Community Centre / Meeting Room 2. Free. Dive into the captivating world of Mahjong, a strategic tile game. with every play a new adventure unfolds! Beginners and drop-ins welcome. No session March 15.

LGBT+

UNITED FOR MIMI
Drag Variety Fundraiser

Fundraiser at the junction

When: Thur., September 4 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Junction (1138 Davie Street)
Cost: $10
Details: The Junction is hosting a fabulous drag variety fundraiser with all proceeds will go to Mimi Anmormi to help with medical expenses. The event will be hosted by Sparky D. Mischief and Sophia Diamonds. For more information visit here.

2025 VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL (VQFF)

2025 VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL

When: September 11-21 (in-person screenings) & September 22-28 (online)
Where: Online & Out on Screen (201 Georgia Street)
Cost: $7-19, buy tickets here.
Details: The 37th annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) returns for 2025 with 100 2SLGBTQIA+ films from 25 countries. For more information and to purchase festival passes and advanced tickets to special presentations visit the Out on Screen VQFF website here.

DINNER & A DRAG SHOW!

When Every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Bonta Italian Restaurant
Admission: Free.
Details: On Tuesdays it’s Carlotta Gurl and Thursdays it’s the unstoppable Conni Smudge entertaining at this popular Davie Street restaurant while diners enjoy a generous portion of Italian specialties.

ONCE A WEEK, EVERY WEEK

The following events almost always take place as scheduled but things do get moved around, so if you’re not sure, check the relevant website or call ahead. Contact info for all venues and organizations is at the end of this calendar.

  • QMUNITY GATHERS: Mondays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Gordon Neighbourhood House. A low-key social gathering for 55+ 2SLGBTQIA Older Adults to meet new people, check in and enjoy the company of others in a safe space. This is a drop-in program hosted by QMUNITY at Gordon Neighbourhood House, no pre-registration required.

  • ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB: Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at HIM on Davie’s Lounge Space. Join a conversation night for GBQ men and gender diverse people whose first language is not English, to practice speaking in a safe, non-judgmental and fun space. The program is fully inclusive for all folks regardless of refugee, visa, or citizenship status.

  • IQ 2000 TRIVIA: Mondays at 8:00 p.m. at The Junction Pub at 11:38 Davie. Free.
    Welcome IQ 2000 Trivia as our host for the evening! Come join every week for prizes, fun and all day happy hour.

  • BINGO FOR LIFE: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at The Junction Pub at 11:38 Davie. Free. Drag diva Kamelle Toe presides over a weekly fundraiser for The Vancouver Friends for Life Society. Free admission. $10 per bingo card.

  • TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA: At the Fountainhead Pub at 7 p.m. No cover. An evening of trivia and fun hosted by Richard Romano-Carlsen.

  • QUEERPROV: Thursdays at 8 p.m. at The Junction. Pay What You Can. A weekly celebration of improv comedy.

  • DRAG ME TO HELL! Thursdays at 11:30 p.m. An evening of killer drag hosted by Miss Understood and featuring a revolving cast of special guest performers and music by Dj Amy Grindhouse. Admission $12 in advance (here) and $15 at the door.

  • GOLDEN GUYS GROUP: Friday afternoons from 3 to 4:45 p.m. at Barclay Manor. A group open to older gay, bi and trans men to share experiences of life in Vancouver. Drop-in for socializing and conversation. 

  • UNITY FRIDAY: At The Junction. Showtime 11 p.m. Service until 4 a.m. Hosted each week by a variety of queer community members. $15 cover. Music by DJ Dennis Kindel.

  • THE REALLY GAY HISTORY TOUR: Sundays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. It’s time for Vancouver’s secrets to come out of the closet. Tour guide Glenn Tkach tells the stories of drag kings and two spirit warriors, queer church ministers ,and transgender crime fighters. This two-hour walking tour is a celebration of the unsung heroes who forever changed the social fabric of our city. $32 for adults and $29 for youth and seniors. Information and tickets here.

FOR MORE LGBTQ+ EVENTS …

Find a current calendar of community events here, and subscribe to their weekly newsletter.

Venue Directory

WHERE THEY’RE AT AND HOW TO CONNECT …

If we’ve missed a venue please let us know at editor@thewestendjournal.ca

  • 1181 Lounge / 1181 Davie / 236.513.1181  / Website

  • Art@Bentall Gallery / 595 Burrard St - Concourse #05 / 604.682.3701 / Website

  • Barclay Manor / 1447 Barclay / 604.669.5051 / Website

  • Bonta Italian Ristorante / 1047 Davie / 604.687.0055 / Website

  • Chef Ron Restaurant / 1037 Denman / 604.336.9994 / Website

  • Coal Harbour Community Centre / 480 Broughton / 604-718-8222 / Website

  • Coal Harbour Park / 323 Jervis.

  • Gordon Neighbourhood House / 1019 Broughton / 604.683.2554 / Website

  • Health Initiative For Men (HIM) / 300 - 1033 Davie / 604 488 1001 / Website

  • HI Hostel Vancouver / 1114 Burnaby / 604.684.4565 / Website

  • Joe Fortes Library / 870 Denman / 604-665-3972 / Website

  • Kay’s Place / 118 - 1030 Denman (Denman Mall) / 604.669.5051 / Website

  • Mole Gallery / 1157 Pendrell Street, access from Jepson-Young Lane / Website

  • PAL Studio Theatre / 581 Cardero / 604.255.4313 / Website

  • Robert Lee YMCA / 955 Burrard / 604.939.9622 / Website

  • Shamrock Pub / 1184 Denman / 604.428.4414 / Website

  • St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church / 1022 Nelson / 604.683.4574 / Website

  • St. Paul’s Anglican Church / 1130 Jervis / 604.685.6832 / Website

  • Stanley Park Ecology Society / 610 Pipeline Road / 604.257.6908 / Website

  • Stanley Park Nature House / 712 Lost Lagoon Path / 604.257.8544 / Website

  • The Fountainhead Pub / 1025 Davie / 604.687.2222 / Website

  • The Park Pub / 1755 Davie / 604.682.1831 / Website

  • The Pumpjack Pub / 1167 Davie / 604.685.3417 / Website

  • The Show Cellar (at the Park Pub) / 1755 Davie / 604.682.1831 / Website

  • The Pumpjack Pub / 1167 Davie / 604.685.3417 / Website

  • West End Community Centre / 870 Denman / 604.257.8333 / Website

If we’ve missed a venue please let us know at editor@thewestendjournal.ca

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