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Upcoming WCSFA Events
WCSFA Online Board Game Meetup
May 3
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
May 24
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.
Fandom Bazaar
May 31
Fandom Bazaar is a 1-day flea-market-style event at the Sapperton Community Hall in New Westminster, BC, where you will find people selling items from their collections, well-cared-for used items, crafted goods, and other treasures, typically connected to genre fandom. Anything from anime and comics to sports cards and jewellery is fair game. Only $5 to get in, and WCSFA members get in FREE!
Fandom Bazaar 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 set on the Executive Board..
Join A Committee
Is there a particular project you’d like to help out with? Creating new conventions? Reviewing and revising our society’s structure? Maybe even putting out this newsletter? Check out what committees are spinning up this year and fill out the form at the link below if you’d like to help out.
Coming Up in May!
Star Wars, Comics, Science, and Song!
May the Fourth Be With You! This month brings with it Star Wars and geekery! Join one of our meetups or find a new treasure. Enjoy some music and make some new friends. The possibilities are varied!
Creators Coven Art Market
May 3
Come to the the FIRST Creators Coven art market & event in Surrey, BC. Join us for a day filled with Halloween vibes, and goth & punk tunes! Browse and shop from 30+ alternative artists, enjoy three different live performances, live body painting, tarot card readings, a food truck, a drink cart, and a bar! Enter our FREE draw for a $25 Coven bucks giveaway FOUR times throughout the event. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our local artists, find one-of-a-kind handmade treasures while having an evening out!
Star Wars Day
May 4
There are many ways to celebrate the space fantasy that is Star Wars. You could watch an Original Trilogy Marathon at the Rio, or celebrate at the Kids Market on Granville Island.
Nikkei Spring Bazaar
May 4
Join us for a delightful weekend at the Nikkei Spring Bazaar for food, spring plants, and handmade crafts. Enjoy beloved Japanese dishes, including the Auxiliary’s famous manju, and discover unique plants and artisanal creations.
Infidels Jazz Presents: missingNO
May 10
missingNo is a 9 person funk band who has been thrilling Vancouver audiences for years with their unique take on Video game soundtracks such as Chrono Trigger, Zelda, Baltro, Kirby, and so many more. Fresh off a successful show at the Rickshaw as part of the first ever Otaku Bop, missingNo is striking out on new territory with Mount Pleasant’s hottest new venue: The Kingsway Club
Science Rendezvous
May 10
UBC is proud to host Science Rendezvous, a free family festival that takes science out of the lab and on to the street. Join us on Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a day of hands-on, family friendly science activities! Festival-goers of all ages will get a chance to meet world-class researchers and innovators, participate in hands-on experiments, and see amazing scientific demonstrations on UBC’s Vancouver campus.
Pacific Comic Cards and Collectibles Show
May 18
With over 50 tables of fantastic collectables, whether you’re into rare comics, cards like Pokémon, or just starting to collect, the Pacific Comic Cards and Collectibles Show is for you.
Rain City Comicon
May 24
Rain City Comicon has over 100 comics creators, publishers, and comics tangent creators, all in one place for one day for your delectation – with free admission! Mark the date and join us at the Yaletown Roundhouse!
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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