Selected concert listings for the Vancouver area. Try out some new artists, or some new venues while meeting great people who enjoy the same music as you! We rely on feedback from our members to find out more about artists and venues so get involved and spread the word!

If you're ready to learn, improve and practice your Spanish while meeting new and interesting friends, then you have found the right place! We are a fun and dynamic group who enjoy diverse activities such as dancing, music, food, travel, culture and hispanic heritage among many others. All levels and ages are welcome. We hope to see you soon! Si estas listo para aprender, mejorar y practicar tu espanol mientras conoces amigos nuevos e interesantes, entonces has encontrado el lugar correcto! Somo …

This Meetup will be dedicated to connecting live music-lovers with live-music....it's not rocket science, but this group will make it easier to find out who's playing where and when. I will be connecting with local restaurants and gathering places, and taking their schedules and putting them on here for you ! Then, when you want to do something on a certain day, you will know when, where, how much and what time. If that appeals to you, sign up, and we'll get started. There will also be a sister- …

This group is for music lovers who don't know whats on in the city and need an easy place to get that information. This site will be limited to the Vancouver area, there is a similar site for Richmond too ! It will not be all-encompassing, that would be a relentless job, and not the purpose of this site. If we share the same types of music, then you will definately get some use out of joining our group. We'll be sharing information and websites for the bands and performers that we follow.

Dance Divine is an un-facilitated ecstatic free-style dance event that happens every Sunday morning at the Scotia Dance Centre (7th floor). 10:30 am to 12:15 pm. We come together to create a sacred, joyful and supportive space so that we can practice authentic movement, communing and dancing our asses off. Dance Divine is for people of all ages, all abilities and all dance and non-dance backgrounds. We come together to celebrate the power of music, movement and connection as ways to inspire and …

The beginning of this group stems from the fact that a meetup group with a classical music theme is scarce, and pretty much non-existent in Vancouver. This group aims to bring together those fond of classical music to meet like-minded people and have an enjoyable time. Working professionals who are an avid listener of classical music or play an instrument as a hobby can look forward to the vast opportunities for engaging activities, ranging from simple or thought-provoking discussions over coffe …

This groups is for DJs and music producers of the electronica bent in the GVA to get together, hang out, bullshit about 'the Scene', share playlists, talk smack about hardware & software, and generally build some solid networks that will support and encourage good music being played for good crowds in Vancouver. Join up if you're passionate about your tech, your breaks, your trance and your prog. Stand up if you rave about your rave, you get up on your hip hop, and you rock your pop top40s. (Du …

How did you first hear those songs we all love? On the radio, right? On AM radio like CKWX, CFUN or CKLG, while cruisin' in someone's car with our friends (or maybe doing homework) while those good times memories were being made.  Remember those White Spot and A&W drive-ins? Doing all those different dances, sitting around, and just hangin' out all the way through the rock 'n roll, psychedelic, and disco eras -- roughly 1955 to 1979 -- 25 years of the best pop music ever written and sung! AM and …

Our workshops are a way for artists and those wanting to get involved in music making, production, software, songwriting and/or social media to meet and connect. We provide regular songwriting cafe meetings where songwriters can share their music, get feedback from experts and get support from other musicians. We do monthly intro to audio recording workshops to give you a base for understanding how music is made. We offer regular demos and tips and tricks of recording software. We will also host …

White Rock/Surrey Social Group for Singles & Couples I was inspired to start this group because I LOVE to socialize. I want to expand my social circle, make new friends, date & who knows...maybe meet that someone special! Events to expect: Pub nights, dinners, community events, bbqs, games nights, theatre, live music & more. All gatherings are for adults only (no family friendly gatherings sorry!) The group is open to all ages 19+ but you can expect most members to be in their 30's, 40's & 50's …

This Meetup Group has been organized to help music artists and songwriters become better prepared to pursue their career interests through live local networking and educational events. Most will be geared around a specific music career or industry topic. Some of these events will be free to attend, with one or more industry professionals guest speaking/hosting, and others may involve a reasonable admission fee. Everyone attending will be provided an opportunity to participate by asking questions …

We are a group of anime and manga enthusiasts in Vancouver. We believe anime and manga can provide us with tremendous learning potential in addition to entertainment value. We strive to create an offline community for committed hobbyists through convention, gaming, cosplay, themed dining, live music, classes, discussion groups and more. If you want to have lots of fun and build this community together with like-minded anime and manga fans, join us!

Music and comedy improv... A unique evening of family friendly fun that will leave you laughing for the whole week! Friday night live is not spiritual in nature, but does center around a "universal theme" of a positive and/or uplifting nature. Cast members of AddLibretto (who also perform regularly at Vancouver's Improv Centre on Granville Island) provide their expertise to weave audience suggestions into a hilarious story or song- all made up on the spot!! Each week's show is further enhanced b …

Creation of this group is an attempt to connect with people who not only enjoy poetry(sher-o-shaayari) but also enjoy the lilting music (Ghazal in tarannum). A sincere attempt to create a platform to share the treasures of literature (Ghazal) & Indian music (Gayaki) with the like minded people. Looking to meet atleast once a month to take a trip down the memory lane and dig out the golden melodies of the yester era. Gham mujhey hasrat mujhey, vehshat mujhey sauda mujhey, ek dil de kar khuda ne d …

Passionate about singing? We've got a place for you! Lions Gate Chorus is a women's 4-part a capella harmony chorus based in Vancouver, BC. Founded in 1954, they have grown to over 100 women of widely varied ages and backgrounds. They are committed to musical excellence through education, competition and performance. Known for their touching ballads, explosive uptunes and exciting pop music in barbershop harmony, Lions Gate Chorus is always an audience favourite. Real women. Real harmony. Real f …

After just five months this Meetup has grown to 40 members, at least half of which regularly attend Rock Movie Club every second Saturday night. So far it has mostly attracted Boomers and 40-somethings. Now we are reaching out to younger people who love any genre of rock 'n roll, which includes pretty much everything other than classical, jazz and world music. We meet in the host's house a five-minute walk from Joyce skytrain station. Doors open at 7pm, we start the rock movie of the night at 8p …

Let's go to opera and classical music (voice/choir) performances in Vancouver. Let's attend the preview talks preceding the performance together, see the performance, and then meet afterward in a cafe or restaurant to discuss it. We'll see all kinds of performances, from student productions to the Vancouver Opera.

If you're just curious or a full-on enthusiast, join us for upcoming Indian classical dance and music performances in a variety of breathtaking, beautiful styles, including Bharata Natyam, Odissi, and Kathak dance and both Carnatic and Hindustani music. Shows are usually quite inexpensive and often free. Some even include food. We're a warm and friendly group of enthusiasts (not all of us are listed as members here) and meet for food (usually Indian) or drinks before or after the shows to get to …

Welcome to the Vancouver Musical and Live Theatre Meetup Group! We are a group of musical (in the Broadway sense) and live theatre (as in plays/monologues etc) loving people of all ages who love to get out and about and support our local arts/theatre community – and help you meet like-minded people in the process! Vancouver is full of fantastic live theatre and our aim is to let you know when it’s coming to town – and encourage you to go and see it! There’s the annual Fringe Festival, Queer Arts …

***WANTED*** Talkative, open-minded and adventurous spirits who are not afraid to discover what Vancouverites have to share! Purpose: Having an informal weekday evening gathering full of FUN with (future) friends, networking, sharing common hobbies, chit chatting, drinking, eating, dancing, listening to music... Destination: Downtown Vancouver establishments (cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants, clubs) Group's MOTTO is: “Take a break, chill out and get your inspiration within the Coffee Break” Everyb …

This is a group for all people who loves Africa regardless of their origin, living in the Vancouver, B.C. area who are interested in the best in cultural(Art, food , Music, Dance) experiences, cherished traditions, charity and business development opportunities that Africa and Canada offers. Whether it's a braai or bazaar, dance or dominoes, business networking or educational workshop, charity activities, travelling and tours to Africa, this is where the activities will be posted.

This is a group for people who love to sing the old American Standards of Gershwin, Cole Porter, There is no definitive list of musicians and lyricists whose work constitutes the Great American Songbook, but the following writers and songs are often included: Irving Berlin, one of the most prolific composers and lyricists of the Great American Songbook. Harold Arlen (with E.Y. Harburg "Over the Rainbow", "It's Only a Paper Moon"; with Ted Koehler "Stormy Weather", "I've Got the World on a String …

Love to sing? Listen; Play guitar.... bodhran..... banjo....fiddle. Jam? Or are you a folkie ? Love Beatles; Cat Stevens; The "Sing Out" Book. Join us for ongoing weekly, informal jams. Everyone interested can bring along their favourite piece of music. If we can't play it - we can sing it accapella. These music jams are intended for fun and improvisation. Date and location are currently being finalized. There will be a charge of $10 per person to cover organizational costs and planning.

We are a group of people that love music and singing. For now we are around 15 members (a mixed choir: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass). Each one of us is at a different level of singing. Our repertoire includes choral music in different languages (English, Spanish and others). The music style is varied between songs arrangements, jazz arrangements, folk songs and others in 4-8 voices. We have a website where members can download their music, listen to their parts and prepare for the next rehearsal. …

Let's get together to play some great bossa nova, swing and jazz songs. Girl from Ipanema, My Funny Valentine, All of Me, Wave and other great jazz standards.

Hello! Do you live in Vancouver? Do you like international cultures and languages. Do you speak Spanish? French? Swahili? Korean? Arabic or any other language from any other continent, whether Asia, Africa, Europe, South Ameria, North America or Australia. Are you open to interact in a multicultural dynamic group of people and learn more about the languages and cultures of other countries? All of this, via some interactive activities....Are you ready to explore culture, art, music, games, dance, …

This group will appeal to anyone interested in making art which integrates with technology, and finding new and unusual ways to achieve this using open source software and hardware. Interactive Media Create installations with real-world inputs to interact with various forms of mixed media such as video, stills and sound. Experimental Music For folks interested in the sounds of dissonance, drones, creaks, echoes, muted voices, thumping rhythm, screeching crescendos, electronic blips/blurps/blips …

This is singing club for people who love the pop, folk, soft rock and disco tunes of teh 1960's, 1970' and 1980's. This is an informal social and recreational to share and reminisce about our music.