With Earth Day around the corner, learn how you can make both an ecological and social impact through discussions, fairs, and conferences.
The Collaboratory Series: Social Impact Lab
Why you should go
Free food and important discussions on local issues.
DETAILS
Join a group of UBC faculty, staff, and students as well as community professionals to explore the current state of social issues in Vancouver through a panel discussion and conversation period. More info.
- When: Wed, Apr 24 | 5:00 – 7:30 pm
- Price: Free
- Where: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 E Broadway
Earth Day 2019
Why you should go
Learn how you can decrease your eco footprint!
DETAILS
Celebrate Earth Day by learning about different ways you can care for the planet and minimize your impact. The event includes a seed exchange with UBC Seed Lending Library, a UBC Farm Pop-Up Market, and a clothing repair workshop.
- When: Sat, Apr 27 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Price: Free
- Where: Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Ln
Anoushka Shankar
Why you should go
Shankar is a sitar player known in India for her dynamic musicality.
DETAILS
See Anoushka Shankar, one of contemporary India’s cultural gems, as she is joined onstage by other gifted instrumentalists; together, they will present a program drawing on classical ragas as well as contemporary cross-cultural pieces that showcase the versatility of the sitar. More info.
- When: Sat, Apr 27 | 8:00 pm
- Price: $15
- Where: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
The 10th Annual F-Word Conference
Why you should go
Support fellow students over free food as they present their work on feminism.
DETAILS
Through a showcase of student presentations, community organization workshops, and keynote speeches, join in on the conversation alongside feminist scholars, students, and community members. RSVP by April 25. More info.
- When: Sun, Apr 28 | 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Price: Free
- Where: Great Hall, AMS Student Nest
Walkin’ on Broadway
Why you should go
A performance of all the best of Broadway!
DETAILS
Enjoy an afternoon of Broadway theatrics by the Vancouver POPS Orchestra and Choir, including high energy performances of the musicals Grease, Wicked, and The Greatest Showman. More info.
- When: Sun, Apr 28 | 3:00 pm
- Price: $20-35
- Where: Chan Centre for the Performing Arts