Event Calendar (Long) – Vancouver Skeptics

Find out about various skepticism-related events around Vancouver, BC (as well as some major conferences farther afield) through our Google Calendar feed. You can add these events to your own calendar by copying the feed’s link address and pasting it into Other Calendars -> “Add by URL” in Google Calendar. You can even see upcoming local events displayed on a map of the Vancouver area.

If you’d like to have your group’s event added to this calendar, send email to: events@vancouverskeptics.org

	June 2018
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					1	2 Vancouver Illuminated Vancouver Illuminated Sat. Jun. 2, 6:30pm at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre The City of Vancouver and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre have teamed up to present Vancouver Illuminated: a celebration of Vancouver’s night sky and opportunity to engage residents about the City’s Outdoor Lighting Strategy. We need lighting to keep our outdoor spaces safe and accessible after dark, but it’s also important to use lighting responsibly to avoid wasting energy and disrupting wildlife. That’s why the City of Vancouver is working to develop a healthy, safe, and energy efficient Outdoor Lighting Strategy. Join us for an evening of discovery about Vancouver’s night sky! Drop in for information about our strategy, free activities, and prizes. While you’re at it, enjoy a Planetarium show at 7:30pm and 9:00pm for just $5. Details: 6:30pm – 10:00pm - Vancouver Illuminated Open House Chat with City staff about our Outdoor Lighting Strategy and tell us what you think Take a free walk through the Space Centre’s Cosmic Courtyard Learn what animals depend on natural darkness through Stanley Park Ecology Society’s Interactive dark exhibit Find out what other organizations like the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada are doing about light pollution Test your knowledge about outdoor light pollution and you could win a $50 gift card to Dark Table! 7:30pm & 9:00pm - Planetarum Shows ($5 tickets, register to secure your seat!) Buy a discounted ticket to see a show in the Planetarium projection dome . After each movie, you’ll get a bonus live look and interpretation of Vancouver’s night sky! 7:30 – Planetarium Show: ‘Asteroid Mission Extreme' 9:00 – Planetarium Show: ‘Phantom of the Universe’ To provide feedback on the City’s Outdoor Lighting Strategy, read the consultation paper and send us your thoughts no later than June 12. Visit vancouver.ca/outdoorlighting to learn more. https://www.facebook.com/events/679274789083904/ •
3 Surrey/Langley Skeptics in the Pub - Brunch Surrey/Langley Skeptics in the Pub - Brunch Sun. Jun. 3, 11:00am at Edith + Arthur Public House, 8410 160 St, Surrey, BC V3S 3T8, Canada Join us in Surrey/Langley on the first Sunday of the month at 11am for breakfast in a welcoming environment at Edith + Arthur Public House. Come out and hang with us!Frequent attendees: Please welcome any new attendees, and see if you share common interests in areas of science, skepticism, critical thinking, or life in general.New attendees: Please feel free to introduce yourselves if you wish, and join in any conversations that interest you.To be notified on Facebook about our future events, be sure to click the Subscribe button on the lower left side of the Vancouver Skeptics Facebook page.You can always find the latest event information on the Vancouver Skeptics Event Calendar on VancouverSkeptics.org. •	4	5	6 Skeptics Trivia Night at Storm Crow Alehouse Skeptics Trivia Night at Storm Crow Alehouse Wed. Jun. 6, 6:00pm at Storm Crow Alehouse, 1619 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1W9, Canada Join us on the first Wednesday of the month for Skeptics' Trivia Night at Storm Crow Alehouse. The nerd trivia contest starts at 7pm and is put on by Storm Crow Alehouse and hosts Eric Fell and Mister Nickel. A few Vancouver Skeptics will arrive early to get a table and form a team, and then we'll combine our wits to compete against the other teams. All skill levels welcome. If you can, please arrive early to help us get a big table for our group.Frequent attendees: Please welcome any new attendees, and see if you share common interests in areas of science, skepticism, critical thinking, or life in general.New attendees: Please feel free to introduce yourselves if you wish, and join in any conversations that interest you.To be notified on Facebook about our future events, be sure to click the Subscribe button on the lower left side of the Vancouver Skeptics Facebook page.You can always find the latest event information on the Vancouver Skeptics Event Calendar on VancouverSkeptics.org. •	7 Georges Méliès’ A Trip to the Moon (1902) Georges Méliès’ A Trip to the Moon (1902) Thu. Jun. 7, 7:30pm at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Join the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre for a screening of the classic films by pioneering French filmmaker Georges Méliès in the Planetarium Star Theatre. The films include “A Trip to the Moon” (1902), “The Astronomer’s Dream” (1898), and “The Eclipse” (1907). The films will be accompanied by a live electronic score provided by Owen Connell. These films are considered to be some of the earliest science fiction films ever made. The evening will start off with a discussion lead by film historian Michael Van Den Bos, and astronomer Christa Van Laerhoven examining their importance and influence on the genre. Doors at 7:00pm and the show will start at 7:30pm. Tickets $20, available on Eventbrite. Paid parking available. https://www.facebook.com/events/385579255282277/ •	8	9
10	11	12 North Vancouver Skeptics in the Pub North Vancouver Skeptics in the Pub Tue. Jun. 12, 6:00pm at Tap & Barrel • Shipyards, 8 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B2, Canada Join us in North Vancouver on the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm for another evening of skeptical fun, food, drinks, and conversation at Tap & Barrel's Shipyards location near Lonsdale Quay. Come out and discuss skepticism-related activities with your fellow science enthusiasts, rationalists, and critical thinkers, and maybe meet some new friends.Frequent attendees: Please welcome any new attendees, and see if you share common interests in areas of science, skepticism, critical thinking, or life in general.New attendees: Please feel free to introduce yourselves if you wish, and join in any conversations that interest you.To be notified on Facebook about our future events, be sure to click the Subscribe button on the lower left side of the Vancouver Skeptics Facebook page.You can always find the latest event information on the Vancouver Skeptics Event Calendar on VancouverSkeptics.org. •	13	14	15	16 Skeptics Brunch at Storm Crow Alehouse Skeptics Brunch at Storm Crow Alehouse Sat. Jun. 16, 11:00am at Storm Crow Alehouse, 1619 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1W9, Canada Join us on the third Saturday of the month for brunch at the back of the nerdtastic Storm Crow Alehouse, 1619 W. Broadway, a block and a half west of Granville. Come out and discuss skepticism-related activities in Vancouver with your fellow science enthusiasts, rationalists, and critical thinkers, and maybe meet some new friends.Frequent attendees: Please welcome any new attendees, and see if you share common interests in areas of science, skepticism, critical thinking, or life in general.New attendees: Please feel free to introduce yourselves if you wish, and join in any conversations that interest you.To be notified on Facebook about our future events, be sure to click the Subscribe button on the lower left side of the Vancouver Skeptics Facebook page.You can always find the latest event information on the Vancouver Skeptics Event Calendar on VancouverSkeptics.org. •
17	18	19 Skeptics in the Pub Downtown Skeptics in the Pub Downtown Tue. Jun. 19, 7:00pm at Yagger's Downtown Restaurant & Sports Bar, 433 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V2, Canada Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for an evening of skeptical fun, food, drinks, and conversation in Yagger's back room, at 433 W. Pender St. Come out and discuss skepticism-related activities in Vancouver with your fellow science enthusiasts, rationalists, and critical thinkers, and maybe meet some new friends.Frequent attendees: Please welcome any new attendees, and see if you share common interests in areas of science, skepticism, critical thinking, or life in general.New attendees: Please feel free to introduce yourselves if you wish, and join in any conversations that interest you.To be notified on Facebook about our future events, be sure to click the Subscribe button on the lower left side of the Vancouver Skeptics Facebook page.You can always find the latest event information on the Vancouver Skeptics Event Calendar on VancouverSkeptics.org. •	20	21 Surrey/Langley Skeptics Meetup Surrey/Langley Skeptics Meetup Thu. Jun. 21, 7:00pm at Browns Socialhouse Surrey Centre, 9666 King George Blvd A1, Surrey, BC V3T 2V4, Canada Join us on the third Thursday of the month at 7pm for drinks and food in a friendly atmosphere with Surrey/Langley area science enthusiasts who value critical thinking and skepticism. It's a great place to meet local skeptics, make new friends, and get involved and informed about new events and activities. We meet on the third Thursday of the month at Browns Socialhouse Surrey Centre.Frequent attendees: Please welcome any new attendees, and see if you share common interests in areas of science, skepticism, critical thinking, or life in general.New attendees: Please feel free to introduce yourselves if you wish, and join in any conversations that interest you.To be notified on Facebook about our future events, be sure to click the Subscribe button on the lower left side of the Vancouver Skeptics Facebook page.You can always find the latest event information on the Vancouver Skeptics Event Calendar on VancouverSkeptics.org. •	22	23
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Upcoming events:

Sun. Jul. 1

Surrey/Langley Skeptics in the Pub - Brunch

Sun. Jul. 1, 11:00am at Edith + Arthur Public House, 8410 160 St, Surrey, BC V3S 3T8, Canada

Join us in Surrey/Langley on the first Sunday of the month at 11am for breakfast in a welcoming environment at Edith + Arthur Public House. Come out and hang with us!Frequent attendees: Please welcome any new attendees, and see if you share common interests in areas of science, skepticism, critical thinking, or life in general.New attendees: Please feel free to introduce yourselves if you wish, and join in any conversations that interest you.To be notified on Facebook about our future events, be sure to click the Subscribe button on the lower left side of the Vancouver Skeptics Facebook page.You can always find the latest event information on the Vancouver Skeptics Event Calendar on VancouverSkeptics.org.

Wed. Jul. 4

Skeptics Trivia Night at Storm Crow Alehouse

Wed. Jul. 4, 6:00pm at Storm Crow Alehouse, 1619 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1W9, Canada

Join us on the first Wednesday of the month for Skeptics' Trivia Night at Storm Crow Alehouse. The nerd trivia contest starts at 7pm and is put on by Storm Crow Alehouse and hosts Eric Fell and Mister Nickel. A few Vancouver Skeptics will arrive early to get a table and form a team, and then we'll combine our wits to compete against the other teams. All skill levels welcome. If you can, please arrive early to help us get a big table for our group.Frequent attendees: Please welcome any new attendees, and see if you share common interests in areas of science, skepticism, critical thinking, or life in general.New attendees: Please feel free to introduce yourselves if you wish, and join in any conversations that interest you.To be notified on Facebook about our future events, be sure to click the Subscribe button on the lower left side of the Vancouver Skeptics Facebook page.You can always find the latest event information on the Vancouver Skeptics Event Calendar on VancouverSkeptics.org.

Tue. Jul. 10

North Vancouver Skeptics in the Pub

Tue. Jul. 10, 6:00pm at Tap & Barrel • Shipyards, 8 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7L 0B2, Canada

Join us in North Vancouver on the second Tuesday of the month at 6pm for another evening of skeptical fun, food, drinks, and conversation at Tap & Barrel's Shipyards location near Lonsdale Quay. Come out and discuss skepticism-related activities with your fellow science enthusiasts, rationalists, and critical thinkers, and maybe meet some new friends.Frequent attendees: Please welcome any new attendees, and see if you share common interests in areas of science, skepticism, critical thinking, or life in general.New attendees: Please feel free to introduce yourselves if you wish, and join in any conversations that interest you.To be notified on Facebook about our future events, be sure to click the Subscribe button on the lower left side of the Vancouver Skeptics Facebook page.You can always find the latest event information on the Vancouver Skeptics Event Calendar on VancouverSkeptics.org.

Thu. Jul. 12

Quantum Inkblot

Thu. Jul. 12, 7:00pm at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

Quantum Inkblot: An evening of physics, psychology, art and astronomy.

Can quantum physics influence our perception? How can creativity and imagination be used to answer unsolved mysteries of the mind?

Join us for Quantum Inkblot, a collaborative, interactive evening presented by The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and Voirelia: A Dance, Psychology, and Philosophy Hub. We will explore quantum physics through the lenses of physics, psychology, dance, art, and astronomy. The evening will incorporate lectures by physicists and psychologists, feature state-of-the-art visual artwork, and original contemporary dance performances.

Between presentations there will be time to take part in interactive art activities, observe physics demonstrations, and chat with physicists, artists, and psychologists. Beer and wine will be available for purchase in the Cosmic Courtyard.

If you'd like to learn more about Voirelia: Dance, Psychology, and Philosophy Hub visit http://www.voirelia.com or http://www.facebook.com/avoirelia.

TICKETS: $25 Tickets available online through Eventbrite until noon on July 12th.

19+ event. All attendees will be required to provide photo ID upon entry.

Doors open at 6:30pm.

BC Psychological Association has provided support for this event.

https://www.facebook.com/events/214016896057395/

Tue. Jul. 17

Skeptics in the Pub Downtown

Tue. Jul. 17, 7:00pm at Yagger's Downtown Restaurant & Sports Bar, 433 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V2, Canada

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for an evening of skeptical fun, food, drinks, and conversation in Yagger's back room, at 433 W. Pender St. Come out and discuss skepticism-related activities in Vancouver with your fellow science enthusiasts, rationalists, and critical thinkers, and maybe meet some new friends.Frequent attendees: Please welcome any new attendees, and see if you share common interests in areas of science, skepticism, critical thinking, or life in general.New attendees: Please feel free to introduce yourselves if you wish, and join in any conversations that interest you.To be notified on Facebook about our future events, be sure to click the Subscribe button on the lower left side of the Vancouver Skeptics Facebook page.You can always find the latest event information on the Vancouver Skeptics Event Calendar on VancouverSkeptics.org.

Thu. Jul. 19

Surrey/Langley Skeptics Meetup

Thu. Jul. 19, 7:00pm at Browns Socialhouse Surrey Centre, 9666 King George Blvd A1, Surrey, BC V3T 2V4, Canada

Join us on the third Thursday of the month at 7pm for drinks and food in a friendly atmosphere with Surrey/Langley area science enthusiasts who value critical thinking and skepticism. It's a great place to meet local skeptics, make new friends, and get involved and informed about new events and activities. We meet on the third Thursday of the month at Browns Socialhouse Surrey Centre.Frequent attendees: Please welcome any new attendees, and see if you share common interests in areas of science, skepticism, critical thinking, or life in general.New attendees: Please feel free to introduce yourselves if you wish, and join in any conversations that interest you.To be notified on Facebook about our future events, be sure to click the Subscribe button on the lower left side of the Vancouver Skeptics Facebook page.You can always find the latest event information on the Vancouver Skeptics Event Calendar on VancouverSkeptics.org.

Sat. Jul. 21

Skeptics Brunch at Storm Crow Alehouse

Sat. Jul. 21, 11:00am at Storm Crow Alehouse, 1619 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1W9, Canada

Join us on the third Saturday of the month for brunch at the back of the nerdtastic Storm Crow Alehouse, 1619 W. Broadway, a block and a half west of Granville. Come out and discuss skepticism-related activities in Vancouver with your fellow science enthusiasts, rationalists, and critical thinkers, and maybe meet some new friends.Frequent attendees: Please welcome any new attendees, and see if you share common interests in areas of science, skepticism, critical thinking, or life in general.New attendees: Please feel free to introduce yourselves if you wish, and join in any conversations that interest you.To be notified on Facebook about our future events, be sure to click the Subscribe button on the lower left side of the Vancouver Skeptics Facebook page.You can always find the latest event information on the Vancouver Skeptics Event Calendar on VancouverSkeptics.org.

June 2018

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