Sunday, October 12, 2025
Ink from Elsewhere: Natural Dyes from Invasive Plants (SOLD OUT!)
Fall Edition!
This hands-on workshop explores alternative ink-making using invasive plants found across the Lower Mainland. Participants will work with Periwinkle, Flatweed, European Mountain Ash and Horse Chestnut—plants that have taken root far from their origins—and learn to derive colour through boiling, soaking and chemical shifts.
While creating a palette that ranges from browns to yellows, greens, blues and black, the group will learn about the ecologies and colonial histories of these species. The workshop includes experimentation with pH modifiers and preservation techniques to extend the lifespan of the inks.
Each participant will take home three small containers of ink, selecting either by plant species or favourite colours. All materials are provided. While spills are unlikely, please wear clothing that can be stained. Bringing a personal sketchbook is encouraged for testing and note-taking.
No experience necessary. Snacks provided. Space is limited—early registration is recommended. Visitors are welcome to explore the galleries before or after the session.
Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Time: 11:00am-1:30pm
Tickets:
$30 General Admission
$25 MOV Members, Students, Seniors
$20 Indigenous
(plus fees and taxes)
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Top 10 Watch List: 25th Anniversary!
Join us for a special celebration of the Heritage Vancouver Society's Top10 Watch List as it marks its 25th anniversary. For a quarter-century, this annual list has highlighted places and important topics around social history, meaning, and the diverse cultural identities in Vancouver, drawing wide public awareness, discussion and thinking.
Heritage Vancouver Society’s Executive Director, Bill Yuen, will lead a Q&A conversation with JP Catungal, Robyn Chan and Amy Robinson, community members from recent Top10 Watch List sites. Together, they will explore what heritage and conservation mean in their contexts, why these places deserve attention, their relevance across the city, how the Top10 recognition helps raise awareness, and what people can do to engage with heritage conservation.
Experience an evening of stories, art, music and refreshments as we explore the places that make Vancouver home!
Featuring Vancouver paintings by visual artist Mark Prosser and a special performance by Guzheng virtuoso Michelle Kwan.
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
Tickets: By Donation
Location: Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Long Live Kings: Drag King Histories
Ever wondered what Vancouver’s Drag King scene looked like? Did you know there is a long history of drag kings before you?
Long Live Kings, a web series that was created and stars some of the local artists themselves. Watch three on the big screen at the Museum of Vancouver where history becomes queer.
We will have a lively panel hosted by Romi Kim/SKIM with legendary Kings Edward Malaprop, Buster Cherry, Luke Wolf, and Theo Rhetical, sharing stories, insights, and reflections on the city’s drag scene.
The program wraps up with performances by the starring kings themselves Theo Rhetical, Jeff Garbage, Percy Pegg, and Velvet Ryder.
Presented in partnership with Long Live Kings, with special thanks to the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Museum of Vancouver, Auditorium
Tickets:
$20 General Admission
$18 Indigenous
(plus, fees and taxes)