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May 8 Lunch and LearnOnline

Disaster Planning and Heritage: Imagining Earthquake Aftermaths in Vancouver

This talk invites you on a journey through speculative anthropology to a future where Vancouver has recovered from a seismic disaster. Dr. Jonathan Eaton will address key questions such as: What would transpire if the "Big One" were to strike Vancouver tomorrow? What principles would guide the rebuilding efforts in the ensuing months? What aspects of the city would we strive to preserve? How might Vancouver transform in the aftermath?
In the process, we will learn about the ways that heritage is threatened by disasters and how preserving and celebrating heritage can be woven into Vancouver’s recovery, even before disaster strikes.

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May 20 Heritage HourIn Person

The Hollywood Theatre: A Development Love Story

Join Michelle Barila, the Executive Director of the West Broadway Business Improvement Association, as she shares the story of the Hollywood Theatre. This talk will share the story of survival of the iconic theatre, community superheroes, and constructive development practices to support the place we love.

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May 31 Walking TourIn Person

Vancouver Chinatown Mural Walks

The Suzhou Alley Women's Mural (SAWM) is a community-driven commemorative mural and storytelling project celebrating the contributions and legacies of women who helped shape Vancouver's Chinatown over the last century created by Elisa Yon, Janet Wang, Stella Zheng, Mengya Zhao, and Laurie Landry.

To celebrate its unveiling this Spring, the project team will be offering a series of mural walks during May, as it is Asian Heritage Month.

Vancouver Heritage Foundation is partnering and hosting the May 31st walks.

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Jun 7 Heritage Discovery DayIn Person

Heritage Discovery Day 2025

From a 1912 Craftsman, a 1908 Early Vernacular Style home, to a beloved community site, the oldest non-Indigenous building still standing in Vancouver, join us for Vancouver Heritage Foundation's Heritage Discovery Day where you can peek inside a selection of ten unique heritage properties and learn about the diverse history, architecture and culture that has shaped Kitsilano over the years.

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Those wishing to purchase tickets for multiple events can do so by calling our office during business hours at 604 264 9642 ext. 1.

Cancellation Policy

For in-person events, we are unable to provide refunds or credits for cancellations received less than four (4) weeks prior to the event. For virtual events, we are unable to provide refunds or credits for cancellations received less than two (2) weeks prior to the event. We cannot provide refunds or credits for non-attendance.

We reserve the right to cancel an event due to insufficient enrollment or extreme weather. If an event is cancelled for any reason, VHF’s liability is limited to a refund of the event fee or a credit note.

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Notice Regarding Events

VHF is currently offering some events and workshops in a virtual format as we continue to return our regular programming to in-person events. Please be sure to check which type of event you are registering for when you sign up. Should an event be unable to be held in-person due to unexpected and/or uncontrollable circumstances, VHF reserves the right to reschedule the event to a virtual format if possible.

Please note that the VHF office is now open by appointment. Contact us in advance of stopping by to ensure a staff member is in to assist you. The staff team are fully operational, mostly working remotely but with a regular presence in the office. If you have any questions regarding upcoming events, please contact us via email.