About this Event
Everyone has heard that nightlife is dying. But is it really? UBC Sociology Professor Amin Ghaziani will deliver a lecture to challenge the idea that nightlife is dying.
Drawing on his award-winning book Long Live Queer Nightlife, Prof. Ghaziani will explore how nightlife is evolving from traditional brick-and-mortar venues to pop-ups, club nights, and other event-based scenes. These newer nightlife forms are more mobile, experimental, intersectional, and inclusive than the institutions they are replacing. Drawing on stories from queer nightlife parties, Prof. Ghaziani shows how people are reinventing what it means to gather, celebrate, and build community after dark.
You’ll also hear from Uytae Lee of About Here, who will talk about his upcoming video, “How Cities Killed Nightlife”, and his insights on urban planning’s impact. Following both talks, we’ll open the space up for you to share your ideas on what could be improved in Vancouver’s nightlife.
Event cover is free, but attendees are encouraged to purchase food and drinks from our hosts, Taylight Local Craft Beer + Kitchen. Enjoy delicious bites, locally crafted beers, mocktails and more!
TALK OF THE TOWN
This event is the third of our Talk of the Town event series. In preparation for the City of Vancouver municipal elections, we invite young people (18 to 35 years old) and other interested folks to join us for fun events where we collectively experience our city, learn from experts and engage in dialogue. Join us to learn more about city issues, share ideas, and express priorities for the upcoming municipal election. Let’s shape democracy!
This event series includes:
- AUG 25: Neighbourhood Housing Tour
- SEP 13: Transit Triathlon
- SEP 23: Night School
- SEP 29: Candid Candidates
GLOBAL SHAPERS VANCOUVER HUB
This event is hosted by the Global Shapers Vancouver Hub. The Global Shapers Community is a network of young people under the age of 30 working together to address local, regional and global challenges founded by the World Economic Forum. With more than 9,000 members, the Community spans across 400+ city-based hubs in 150+ countries. In each city, teams of Shapers self-organize to create projects that address the needs of their community. Shapers are diverse in expertise, ideas, education, income, race, and nationality, but are united by their desire to bring about change. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn!
This event is made possible through the generous support of the Canadian Red Cross’ Resilience Fund, which is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Canada Service Corps.
Event venue & nearby stays
Taylight Local Craft Beer & Kitchen, 990 Smithe Street, Vancouver, Canada
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