People will generally be around in Vancouver from Wednesday, March 25th (arriving), to Monday, March 30th (departing).
See also: Train Jam as pre- pre-conference activity!
Unless otherwise notes, pre-conference / main conference days are roughly 9am to 6pm as core hours.
We will be sharing forum spaces for discussion so people can self-organize around group events and activities.
One of the specific things we are going to put together, is a list of music shows and entertainment happening during these dates.
Wednesday, March 25th (travel arrival day)
- no evening official activities planned.
- see Iva’s recommendations below and check out Roomy for self organized outings!
Thursday, March 26th (first day of pre-conf workshops & activities)
- Activity: Craft Brewery Tour
Friday, March 27th (second day of pre-conf, travel arrival day for main conference)
- no evening official activities planned.
- see Iva’s recommendations below and check out Roomy for self organized outings!
Saturday, March 28th (main conf day 1, after party)
After Party
- After Party after dinner, with music, entertainment, drinks 7:00pm - 9:00pm (venue opens to the public at 9, but you can stick around for the festivities)
- Included in your main conference ticket
- Venue = The Junction on Davie St.
Sunday, March 29th (main conf day 2)
- no evening official activities planned.
- see Iva’s recommendations below and check out Roomy for self organized outings!
Monday, March 30th (travel departure day)
- no evening official activities planned.
- see Iva’s recommendations below and check out Roomy for self organized outings!
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Here are some great recommendations from @stickykeys.northsky.social about fun afterhours events in Vancouver.
Vancouver gets a bad reputation for being a “no fun city”… but that’s only if you don’t know where to look! We have a thriving local music and nightlife scene that can be a little bit hidden sometimes, so I’ve curated a list of my favorite spots and events to give you a taste of the Vancouver I know and love. Of course, we have our own conference afterparty happening on Saturday, March 28th from 7:30 - 9:30pm at the Junction Pub (1138 Davie Street), but if you find yourself eager for a night out on the town during your stay, consider this list a great place to start!
For Jazz Lovers
Vancouver is a hot spot for the West Coast jazz scene and you can hear world class jazz here every night of the week. My favourite local dig for both classic and experimental jazz is Tyrant Studios on Seymour Street. It’s a historic spot that’s been around since 1947 and many of the greats have played there (Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Oscar Peterson, Frank Sinatra). I also play there occasionally and you may sometimes find me working the door! Other spots to check out are Frankie’s Jazz Club for more classic jazz and Guilt & Co. for various kinds of jazz fusion (e.g. r&b, latin jazz, jazz rock, etc.), or pop-up events like the Infidels show below.
Iva’s Picks:
For Punks & Rockers
There are a number of awesome local rock and punk venues around town where you can see incredible local bands, buy cheap beer, and get it spilled on you in a mosh pit (e.g. Red Gate, Green Auto, The Cobalt, The Mezzanine). There are also plenty of spots where that (probably) won’t happen and you can enjoy good music without worrying about someone kicking you in the face (The Heatley, Lana Lou’s, The Rickshaw, The Biltmore, The Fox). I highly recommend checking out one of the shows below or taking a look at listings on Gigpit (locally run events platform!) to get a taste of Vancouver’s thriving rock scene - just take note of the genre descriptors so you know what you’re getting yourself into 
Iva’s Picks:
For Ravers
Vancouver’s underground nightlife scene has seen a major resurgence in the past few years and there are a few bumping local spots that I highly encourage you to check out like Platform 9, Fortress, and Village Studios (right down the street from our afterparty venue!). Some of these places are not exactly legal venues so they can be a bit out of the way and hard to find, but if you’re committed to experiencing a real proper Vancouver rave, it’s well worth the effort.
Iva’s Picks:
Other Fun Stuff
Experimental Music
Comedy
Karaoke
Drag
Experimental Music
Partner Dancing
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Probably copy / paste this into a leaflet.
I’ve written it up here as a Google Doc - feel free to print some 
Fun Stuff to Do in Vancouver - Google Docs
OMG there is even a ForrĂł place! 
Thank you so much for the suggestions