13 Nov 2026
Tealips Go Night
Tealips·C$20
Casual Go evening for all levels with food and drinks at Tealips.
Vancouver Go Social ⚫️⚪️ promotes the classic strategy board game through community engagement and interactive events held across Vancouver
Vancouver Go Social ⚫️⚪️ is a dedicated community collective that shares the board game Go with the public. By hosting interactive pop-up booths at major cultural gatherings like the Nikkei Matsuri festival, they provide opportunities for newcomers to learn and play. Their mission centres on connecting people through shared strategy and play. Beyond game demonstrations, they support wider community initiatives by participating in festivals that feature live music, traditional Japanese dance, martial arts, and diverse culinary stalls.
Upcoming Events
Listings updated
15 Nov 2026
Go at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Go games at the Classical Chinese Garden; entry ticket required.
15 Nov 2026
Go at Coquitlam Public Library
Coquitlam Public Library·Free
Free Go gathering at Coquitlam Public Library, all levels welcome.
29 Nov 2026
Go Gathering at Metrotown Library
Metrotown Burnaby Public Library·Free
Free Go session in the MT Program Room at the Burnaby library.
Past Events
25 Oct 2026
Burnaby Go Gathering
Metrotown Burnaby Public Library·Free
Play Go and socialize at this community event. Beginners and children are welcome.
18 Oct 2026
Burnaby Go Gathering
Burnaby
Play Go and socialize at this friendly community event.
19 Sep 2026
September Go Gathering
Burnaby Public Library·Free
An afternoon of Go at the library. Instructors available for those new to the game.
13 Sep 2026
September Go Gathering: Burnaby
Burnaby Public Library·Free
Connect over Go at the Metrotown library. Beginners welcome, instructors on-site.
13 Sep 2026
September Go Gathering: Coquitlam
Coquitlam Public Library·Free
Join the Go community in Coquitlam. All levels welcome, teachers on-site for guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vancouver Go Social ⚫️⚪️ hosts interactive demonstrations and play sessions for the board game Go at festivals and cultural community events in the Vancouver area.
As a mobile collective rather than a fixed venue, Vancouver Go Social ⚫️⚪️ organizes pop-up events at various community locations, frequently appearing at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in Burnaby.
While their Go demonstrations are typically free to observe, events they attend, such as the Nikkei Matsuri, often require an admission fee to enter the festival grounds.
You can find event schedules and updates for Vancouver Go Social ⚫️⚪️ by visiting their dedicated page on the Flock social platform.