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If you can handle the heat, there are lots of events to look forward to this month!
Upcoming WCSFA Events
WCSFA Online Board Game Meetup
August 2
Are you a proud board game nerd stranded far from the Greater Vancouver Area? Trapped in a distant realm with no portal to our in-person meetups? Fear not, fellow dice-slingers and card-wielders—the WCSFA Online Board Game Meetup is here to save your social (and strategic) life!
Join us on Discord the first Saturday of every month at 2:00 PM as we virtually gather around the digital table to roll dice, betray friends, trade sheep, slay monsters, and maybe save the galaxy—depending on the game. Whether you’re a seasoned rules lawyer or a casual card-flopper, there’s a space at the table for you.
WCSFA In-Person Meetup
August 23
Our monthly meetups, held on the 4th Saturday of the month starting at 1:00 pm, are an opportunity for members of our community to meet up outside of the various events we host. This April, we’re headed back to a tried and true location – the Sapperton District Taphouse on E. Columbia in New Westminster, BC – for good beers, great people, making connections and playing board games. Come out and have some fun!
Minors are welcome to join us – the establishment is open to minors until 8 pm.
CONnections
November 15, 2025
CONnections is a 1-day event with panels, workshops, vendors and more at the BCIT Burnaby campus, BC. Dress up, find cool treasures, and explore where the imagination takes you.
CONnections is also an important fundraiser for our organization, a big part of our rebuilding effort towards bringing back VCON, our flagship event and Canada’s oldest and longest-running fan-run convention!
Get Involved with WCSFA
Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for dedicated volunteers to help with our programs and events. Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to commit to a regular schedule, we have a place for you.
Become A Member
Want to join the society as a member? Our annual membership fee is only $5. In addition to supporting our ongoing programs, membership has its perks, including $5 off tickets at all WCSFA Events, accessing “member-only” areas of our Discord server, voting in society elections and running to sit on the Executive Board..
Coming Up in August!
Art, Gaming, Entertainment, and Collecting!
Next Gen Card Show
August 2
The Next Gen Card Show will showcase a handful of vendors who are buying/selling/trading everything from Pokémon, to Sports Cards and everything in between..
The Next Gen Card Show is located in beautiful Coquitlam, BC.
Comic Maker Meet-Up
August 6
For over fifteen years, Cloudscape has been connecting cartoonists in the city of Vancouver. Come on down and join our in-person meet-up. There will be a short announcement and introduction period followed by free discussion and drawing. This event is open to all, however, we reserve the right to refuse people who are not supporting our mandate of an inclusive space for cartoonists of all levels.
Bastion Games Summer Customer Appreciation Sale
August 8–11
Every year Bastion Games hold a summer customer appreciation sale!
This year it will be an 4 day sale starting on Friday August 8th, and going until close of business on Monday August 11th.
2025 Canada Bubble Tea Festival
August 9–10
Join us for the 4th annual Canada Bubble Tea Festival, the ultimate celebration of bubble tea culture and community! This year’s festival is more exciting and better than ever—and best of all, admission is completely FREE for everyone to enjoy.
Beach Con 2025
August 9
Okay, so it’s not actually a con, just a beach hangout. But come hang out, feel free to cosplay, bring a picnic, and enjoy yourself with like-minded geeks.
Vancouver Water Fight 2025
August 9
Oh it’s so on! Vancouver’s largest water fight is happening, and you’ll want to be there because you have never seen so many smiles in one place. The 14th Annual Vancouver Water Fight will truly be the biggest, most epic, and most fun event that has ever happened anywhere! It’s 𝗧𝗢𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 and Costumes are encouraged!
Mother Language Festival 2025
August 10
Join the Mother Language Lovers of the World Society (MLLWS) for the 11th Mother Language Festival 2025—a vibrant celebration of languages, cultures, and unity! This festival celebrates the richness of mother languages—including Indigenous languages, Braille, sign languages, and minority linguistic traditions—in alignment with UNESCO’s International Mother Language Day, Canada’s Bill S-214, and British Columbia’s commitment to language diversity.
Book Launch of The Bone Raiders by Jackson Ford
August 13
Join us for the launch of Vancouver author Jackson Ford’s new novel The Bone Raiders, the first in the Rakada series.
Jackson will be in conversation with Kristy Gardner, author of The Broken Stars series.
Doors at 6:30 pm, event starts at 7:00 pm; free to attend and all are welcome.
Bartholomew Fair
August 15
For the first time in many years: Come and revel for an entire weekend as the Shire of Lionsdale invites one and all to our expanded Bartholomew Fair.
That’s right everyone Bartholomew Fair is a camping event this year!!
There will be merchants, tournaments, classes, bardic, laughter, shenanigans, pageantry and…..showers. All on the grounds of the British Columbia’s premier farming museum
Feel free to also bring in your own comics to trade with our vendors and guests.
August Charity Booksale
August 22–26
Rotary Club of White Rock’s Charity Book Sale is a must-go-to. Bring your own bags and book donations are very welcome.
Westcoast Comic Con
August 24
JGet ready for the ultimate fan experience! Westcoast Comic Con is coming to Vancouver on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at 1880 Triumph Street. Join us for a day of comics, cosplay, and more! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable adventure!
This one-day extravaganza will give you the opportunity to see and purchase some awesome comics, toys, anime and other collectibles.
We are excited to bring together dealers, fans, artists and cosplayers. Connect with people you may not have seen in a long while
This year our LGBTQ+ Youth Committee is bringing you their very own Youth Lounge, a youth-only space with all music, food, activities and more!
Pride and Plenitude:
Mini Speed Friending and Author Readings
August 24
It’s a Pride mashup! We are holding a mini Pride Speed Friending (theatre-style) with queer author readings from our friends at Plenitude Magazine. Are you looking to expand your circle of queer friends? Celebrate Pride all year round by bringing your favourite book, graphic novel, DVD, podcast, blog or zine to discuss at this fun, casual, in-person event.
Rockband Karaoke
August 29
Come unleash your inner Rock Star! Bonus Stage presents Rockband Karaoke at The Rec Room Burnaby, a night of Rockband 4 freeplay on a real stage. Form a band with your friends, or make some new ones and rock the crowd, both in game and in person, with a selection of over 1500 songs from multiple decades and genres!
Nikkei Matsuri
August 30–31
Get ready for Nikkei Matsuri! Join us this Labour Day Weekend, August 30 & 31, from 11 AM – 7 PM daily, for an authentic celebration of Japanese culture! This year is extra special as we mark NNMCC’s 25th Anniversary!
Members Area
Monthly Draw
Join our draw for members where you can win various prizes For those who enter our August draw, they can win a free ticket to CONnections, our new convention in November!
July’s winner is Justin Yan!
Enter by clicking the button below.
Well, that’s all for today! We hope you enjoyed learning about all the geeky/nerdy events coming up over the next month.
Until next time!
– WCSFA Social Media Team
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