Events
We host a variety of social, professional and informational events each year and always love seeing new members. Come out and meet your fellow Canadians and check back often for new postings.
Want to see your Canada-related event here? Email us the details and we'll promote it!
January
Holiday Happy Hour
Let's welcome the new year with a virtual holiday happy hour #TogetherApart. Pull up a chair, pour a hot toddy and meet some of your fellow Canadians living in the Bay Area on Zoom.
Jan 29th: Canucks vs. Sharks (San Jose)
SAP Center at San Jose - 525 West Santa Clara Street, San JoseBIOTECanada Networking Breakfast
Parc 55 Hotel - 55 Cyril Magnin Street, San Francisco | Embarcadero Room, Level 3The BIOTECanada networking breakfast annually brings together industry leaders, investors, pharma business development representatives and policymakers to connect.
uOttawa's Top 5 Start Ups Reception (San Francisco)
DocuSign Executive Briefing Center - 221 Main St. Suite 1500 (15th floor)The Bay Area Alumni Council invites you to a San Francisco alumni reception on January 23, 2019 to help choose uOttawa’s Top 5 Start Ups.
Happy New Year McGill Alumni! (San Francisco)
Cambria Gallery - San FranciscoThe McGill Alumni Association Of Northern California: Organizer of Happy New Year McGill Alumni!
C100 Canadians in Tech Happy Hour (San Francisco)
C100 hosts monthly meetups in San Francisco/Palo Alto for all Canadians visiting or living in the Bay Area to network with one another alongside C100's staff, Charter Members and Partners.
Canadian Studies Monthly Lunchtime Colloquium
223 Moses Hall, UC BerkeleyThe first Canadian Studies Lunchtime Colloquium of 2018 will feature Professor Cheryl Suzack of the University of Toronto who will speak on Indigenous Rights, Gender Violence, and American Outrage.
Canadian Jazz Duo 23rd Hour in Redwood City
Angelicas - 863 Main Street, Redwood CityFollowing a successful 2017 release of their album Perfect Strangers, Canadian acoustic jazz, rock & pop duo 23rd Hour returns for another show at Angelicas in Redwood City.
C100 Canadians in Tech Happy Hour
Exact location to be announced to registered attendees 48 hours in advance - Palo AltoCanadians in Tech events are monthly meetups for all Canadians visiting or living in the Bay Area to network with one another alongside C100 staff, Charter Members and Partners.
Alan Doyle: Come Out With Me Tour
Great American Music Hall - 859 O'Farrell St, San FranciscoIconic Newfoundland singer-songwriter Alan Doyle will be touring North America in 2018 to support his third solo album, A Week At The Warehouse.
Will the Next Industrial Revolution be Green?
American Bookbinders Museum - 355 Clementina Street San FranciscoJoin local McGill Alumni for a fascinating presentation with Associate Professor Audrey Moores, one of McGill University's leading researchers in the emerging field of green chemistry, as she showcases some of the innovative ways in which scientists are using biomass-based materials and cleaner synthetic methods to reduce pollution and contribute to a more sustainable planet.
[SOLD OUT] Important Financial Matters for Canadians in the United States
University Club of San Francisco - 800 Powell Street, San FranciscoThis event is now sold out. Additional partners are planning to host another financial / tax event in March. Stay tuned!
A presentation for recent arrivals, those enjoying mid-career success, and folks contemplating retirement in the US or Canada. Subjects to be covered include taxes, mortgages, currency exchange, retirement accounts, and more.
C100 Canadians in Tech Happy Hour
To be announced 48 hours prior to the event - Polk Street, San FranciscoJoin C100 to reconnect with friends and kick off the year with other Canadians in the Valley.
Canadian Women's Club Monthly Lunchtime Lecture
Basque Cultural Center - 599 Railroad Avenue, South San FranciscoThe Canadian Women's Club meets monthly for a lecture and lunch in San Francisco.
Leafs-Sharks Pre-Game Reception
SAP Center: Frank Jirik Room - 525 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose CA 95113The Digital Moose Lounge in partnership with the Province of Ontario cordially invites you to a pre-game reception before the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. San Jose Sharks hockey game on January 15. Ontari
Leafs-Sharks Pre-Game Reception (Non-DML Ticket Holder)
SAP Center: Frank Jirik Room - 525 West Santa Clara Street, San Jose CA 95113The Digital Moose Lounge in partnership with the Province of Ontario cordially invites you to a pre-game reception before the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. San Jose Sharks hockey game on January 15. Ontario
December
Planet Canada: How Our Expats Are Shaping The Future
Our friends at C100 is hosting a special conversation with John Stackhouse (also SVP, Office of the CEO, RBC) on the subject of his newly released book: Canada's expat community. We aim for it to be a galvanizing and uplifting event for global Canadians everywhere!
Webinar: Facing Border Closure Together to Flatten the Curve
Please join us for an important conversation about the extension of border closure regulations. This is an open format community discussion & opportunity to have your questions answered.
Webinar: Traveling Back to Canada PART II
Festive Holiday Season Drinks
Kell's Irish Pub - 530 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133The San Francisco Canadian Expat Meetup Group is hosting a festive holiday season drinks gathering at Kell's Irish Pub on Tuesday, December 17th. More Information>>
"Hammer & Silicon" Book Launch and Reception (Palo Alto)
Epiphan Video, Inc. - 116 University Avenue Suite 100 Palo Alto, CA 94301Join host Canadian entrepreneur Mike Sandler, founder of Epiphan Video, for a book launch with Canadian author Sheila M. Puffer, PhD.
Festive Holiday Season drinks! (San Francisco)
Kells Irish Restaurant and Bar - 530 Jackson St, San Francisco, CAThe San Francisco Expat Canadian Meetup group invites you to a holiday gathering.
Canadian Intern event (San Francisco)
Are you a current Canadian intern/co-op student in the Bay Area?
Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer (Larkspur, Marin County)
The Lark Theatre - 549 Magnolia Ave. Larkspur, CA 94939Awesometown Entertainment of Toronto has produced a heart-warming Christmas animation about a horse that dreams of being one of Santa's reindeer, and it's coming to the Lark Theatre in Marin County!
Canadian National Women's Hockey Team vs. USA
SAP Center - 525 W Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CAThe top women's hockey players in the world compete at SAP Center as part of the official U.S. Olympic Exhibition before the teams meet in PyeongChang in February 2018 for the Winter Games!
The Red Violin screening with live score
Memorial Auditorium - 551 Serra Mall, Stanford, CACanadian violinist Lara St. John, with the help of a live orchestra, performs the score at a screening of The Red Violin, an engaging film about an antique instrument made in Cremona, Italy. The story follows this violin’s odyssey from Europe to modern Montreal, tracing its path through four centuries and five countries and bringing ill fortune to all who play it. Can the curse be broken?
Canadian Studies Monthly Lunchtime Colloquium
223 Moses Hall - 223 Moses Hall, UC Berkeley CampusThe third Canadian Studies Colloquium of the year will feature Prof. Patricia Bromley of Stanford University discussing National Identity Narratives in Canadian & American Textbooks, 1850-2010: Fact or Fiction?
Rolston String Quartet at Stanford
Bing Concert Hall - 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CARising Canadian stars the Rolston Quartet (Luri Lee, violin; Jeffrey Dyrda, violin; Hezekiah Leung, viola; and Jonathan Lo, cello) came together in Banff in 2013, eventually winning first prize at the prestigious Banff International String Quartet Competition in 2016.
University of Toronto Alumni Holiday Happy Hour
Bergerac - 316 11th Street, San FranciscoCelebrate this wonderful time of the year by enjoying refreshments and conversation with fellow U of T alumni and friends at the Bergerac!
UC Berkeley Canadian Studies Lunchtime Colloquium
223 Moses Hall - 223 Moses Hall # 2308 Berkeley, CAProfessor Rymhs will talk about the art of Kent Monkman, part of her new book-in-progress entitled "Directing Traffic: Roads, Mobility, and Violence in Indigenous Literature and Art."
[Sold out!] Montreal Canadiens at San Jose Sharks
SAP Center - 525 W Santa Clara Street San Jose, California, 95113It's hockey season again! The Digital Moose Lounge in partnership with McGill Alumni and the Association des Québécois à San Francisco have secured a block of tickets for this popular game. Join us and cheer on an excellent hockey match-up with fellow Canadians!
November
Webinar: #AccessAlberta Speaker Series
Join #AccessAlberta Speaker Series to learn about why Alberta is the perfect place for silicon valley companies to scale.
Webinar: What Canadians need to know about traveling to the US
Are your friends and family thinking of traveling from Canada to the US? What, if any, restrictions exist for Canadians wishing to travel south of the border?
Webinar: What the US Election Means for US-Canada Relations
After one of the most closely-contested elections in recent US history, Joe Biden has defeated incumbent president Donald Trump to become the next President of the United States. What does a Biden administration mean for the future of US-Canada relations?
CELS Forum: Practical Guide for Investing in Canadian Life Sciences Companies
JLABS @ SSF & Livestream - 329 Oyster Point Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA, 94080You are a U.S.-based investor seeking exceptional life science therapeutics and technologies. Canada's life science community features world-class technologies and technical professionals, that
Cross Border Wealth Management Panel Discussion
Crowne Plaza Foster City-San Mateo - 1221 Chess Drive Foster City, CA 94404The team at One Capital Management is hosting a panel discussion to answer all your cross-border finance questions.
Connection Silicon Valley - Cocktail Reception with Alberta Startups
Canadian Landing Pad @ The VAULT - 415 Jackson Street San Francisco, CA 94111The Government of Alberta has selected Connection Silicon Valley and New West Networks to build Alberta's profile and network in the Valley, support Alberta companies looking to gain access to Silicon Valley resources, and drive outside investment into the province.
Nov 15: Leafs vs. Sharks (San Jose)
SAP Center at San Jose - 525 West Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95113Update: 50 rickets sold! 30 more tickets just released (09/27).
On November 15, join the Digital Moose Lounge as we cheer on the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. the San Jose Sharks!
CELS Forum: How to get funded in HEALTH TECH (South San Francisco)
JLabs - 329 Oyster Point Blvd - 3rd Floor, South San FranciscoUnderstanding Regulatory and Market Needs
Could it Happen Here? (Berkeley)
223 Moses Hall, BerkeleyCanada In The Age Of Trump And Brexit
Remembrance Day Ceremony (Petaluma)
Liberty Cemetery - 20 Liberty Road, Petaluma, CAThe Royal Canadian Legion's annual Remembrance Day ceremony in Petaluma will be on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.
University of Waterloo Alumni Event (San Francisco)
Network the night away and reconnect with fellow UWaterloo Alumni at our annual fall event! This year we will be featuring an exciting panel of alumni and guests who will be sharing their career advice and experience with the group.
CELS Meetup - November Edition (Palo Alto)
Vino Locale, - 431 Kipling Street, Palo AltoJoin CELS members and leadership at a monthly, informal meet-up for Canadian Life Science professionals to network with local colleagues.
SF Bay Area Curling Club "Non-Spiel" Fundraiser
Future home of dedicated ice - 8450 Enterprise Way, OaklandIt's a Non-spiel! There may not be ice yet, but SFBACC has a club and it's time to celebrate! This party will have the spirit of a bonspiel and help raise some funds.
The Daisy Theatre, Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes at Stanford
Bing Concert Hall Studio - 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CADon’t bring the kiddies to puppeteer Ronnie Burkett’s rather ribald, thoroughly entertaining Daisy Theatre. Burkett is a one-man show, improvising on the spot. His marionettes—a rotating cast of 40 characters—include ventriloquist Meyer Lemon, actress Lillian Lunkhead, and Edna Rural. Advisory: chance of puppet nudity.
Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance
Grace Cathedral - 1100 California Street, San Francisco, CAJoin a cherished annual ceremony commemorating all who have lost their lives in armed conflict and the day known as Remembrance Day or Armistice Day. The service includes the deeply moving cascade of thousands of poppy petals onto the altar as Amazing Grace is played on the bagpipes.
Observance of Remembrance Day with Royal Canadian Legion
Liberty Cemetery - Petaluma, CA 94952The Royal Canadian Legion US Zone, Branch #25, representing the San Francisco Bay Area, generally organizes formal Remembrance ceremonies each year that are open to the public.
[Rescheduled] In Conversation with Samantha Bee
Memorial Auditorium - 551 Serra Mall Stanford, CACanadian Comedian Samantha Bee comes to Stanford.
Canadian Studies Monthly Lunchtime Colloquium
Moses Hall - 223 Moses Hall, UC Berkeley CampusThe third Canadian Studies Colloquium of the year will feature the Canadian Studies Hildebrand Fellows (Graduate Students) discussing their work.
Silicon Valley Sevens International Rugby Tournament
Avaya Stadium - 1123 Coleman Ave, San JoseThe Silicon Valley Sevens will be a Rugby Sevens competition between 12 of the top teams in the world (including Canada, USA, England, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, China, Japan, Australia, Ireland, Argentina,
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 November Meeting
Englander Sports Pub & Restaurant - 101 Parrott St, San Leandro, CABranch 25 meets at noon on the first Thursday each month, and welcomes new members and guest interested in veterans issues and supporting veterans. More information >>
Go North Canada Meet up
Tied House Beer Garden - 954 Villa Street Mountain View, CA 94041Go North Canada invites you to join them at the Tied House to meet leaders from Netsuite, Thalmic Labs, and other scaling companies in Canada. Hear about the job opportunities available in Canada and make connections to other awesome Canadians!
Cirque du Soleil's LUZIA!
San Francisco and San JoseGet ready to experience LUZIA, Cirque du Soleil's latest Big Top creation, in the Bay Area this November through March 2017.
Fireside Chat with Scott Lake
Thirsty Bear Brewing Company - 661 Howard St San Francisco, CA 94105Join Lisa Helps, Mayor of Victoria in a fireside chat with Scott Lake. Hear the history of Shopify, Scott's views on entrepreneurship and investing.
Chesterfield Chat with Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps
SPUR San Francisco Urban Center - 654 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94105Join us as we host Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps at a Chesterfield Chat and reception in partnership with urbanist think tank SPUR.
October
DML Canadian Thanksgiving: Oct 8th -16th
The smoke has lifted for many, and while the air is cleaner, we are also breathing a collective sigh of sadness as our annual Canadian Family Thanksgiving dinner with UC Berkeley Canadian Studies will not be happening for the Bay Area Canadian community this October but...
Giving thanks - Canadian-style wine tasting
Join us for a live virtual wine tasting with Digital Moose Lounge, Kascadia Wine Merchants and Winemaker's CUT Proprietor and Winemaker, Michal Mosney as we celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving with a glass of good cheer!
Colloquium: Election Post-Mortem – Dr. Eric Guntermann, UC-Berkeley
223 Moses Hall - 223 Moses Hall, Berkeley 94720Voting expert Dr. Eric Gunterman will help us dissect the 2019 Canadian Federal election results. Lunch provided. Free.
Canadian Federal Election Results Watch Party
119 Moses Hall (IGS Library) - Moses Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720Watch returns from the 43rd General Election in Canada. Refreshments provided. Free, open to all.
C100: Positioning the Tech Community for Social and Environmental Impact
Join C100 for a members' dinner, networking, and discussion on the topic of how the tech community can use its connections, economic power, and influence to be a force for positive change.
Concert: City and Colour
Palace of Fine Arts/ The Fillmore - 3301 Lyon Street San Francisco , CA 94123 / 1805 Geary Boulevard San Francisco , CA 94115Juno award-winning singer-songwriter, Dallas Green, who records under the alias City and Colour (get it? Dallas/City Green/Colour), will be performing for two nights in San Francisco. He and his band
DML Canadian Family Thanksgiving (Berkeley)
Alumni House, UC Berkeley - 1 Alumni HouseTickets for our 3rd Annual DML Canadian Family Thanksgiving are available now! Get them while they are still available.
Understanding the Federal Election Campaign – Prof. Richard Johnston, Pol. Sci., UBC
223 Moses Hall - 223 Moses Hall, Berkeley, California 94720Come listen to a lecture by renowned University of British Columbia political scientist, Richard Johnston, who will lay out the stakes and issues in the 2019 Canadian Federal Election campaign. Lunch
Canadian Leaders' Debate Watch Party
Melodee Cocktails - 240 El Cerrito Plaza El Cerrito, CA 94530 USAFollow the Federal election by watching the leaders' debate with the UC Berkeley Canadian Studies Program.
Idea Exchange with the University of Calgary (San Francisco)
Trou Normand - 140 New Montgomery St., San FranciscoUCalgary President Elizabeth Cannon invites alumni, donors and friends to join her for her final official visit to San Francisco to explore how the university and its partners are leading life-saving research by focusing on technology first!
Royal Canadian Legion - Volunteer event (Petaluma)
Liberty Cemetery - 20 Liberty Road, Petaluma, CAVolunteer to Help the Royal Canadian Legion Clean Up Liberty Cemetery!
One Dumb Guy: Kids in the Hall with Paul Myers (@Litquake, San Francisco)
World premiere book launch of Bay Area Canadian (and DML member!) Paul Myers’ new authorized biography, One Dumb Guy: Kids in the Hall.
UNAFF Int'l Documentary Film Festival (various locations)
Don't miss the 21st UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival), which was founded in 1998 by Stanford educator and film critic Jasmina Bojic in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Film: "...As If They Were Angels" (Mill Valley Film Festival)
Century Larkspur Landing - 500 Larkspur Landing Circle Larkspur, CA. 94939Two months after Pearl Harbor and the US entry into World War II, a pair of destroyers escorted a supply ship through the treacherous North Atlantic to a base in Newfoundland.
Why Canadians Love Immigration and Americans Aren't So Sure (Berkeley)
Banatao Auditorium, Sutardja Dai HallAmericans are deeply divided about migration policy and have limited appetite for increasing immigration.
C100 Canadians in Tech Happy Hour (San Francisco)
C100 hosts monthly meetups in San Francisco/Palo Alto for all Canadians visiting or living in the Bay Area to network with one another alongside C100's staff, Charter Members and Partners. These frequent gatherings are the only consistent Bay Area networking events open to the public.
SOLD OUT! Canadian Family Thanksgiving (Berkeley)
Berkeley Alumni House - 1 Alumni House, University of California, Berkeley, 94704UPDATE: October 5th
Sorry, but our event is now sold out! See you at our next event.
Bring your family to join ours at the Canadian Thanksgiving Celebration!
CELS Meetup - October Edition (Palo Alto)
Vino Locale - 431 Kipling Street, Palo Alto, CAJoin CELS members and leadership at a monthly, informal meet-up for Canadian Life Science professionals to network with local colleagues.
Fleet Week 2018: Oct 1 to 8 (San Francisco)
From the infamous Air Show - run by Canadian Air Boss, Donna Flynn - featuring our beloved Canadian Snowbirds as well as the US Blue Angels, to a glimpse into the day-to-day lives of the sailors serving in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian Navy.
[Sold out] Toronto Maple Leafs at San Jose Sharks
SAP Center - 525 W Santa Clara Street, San JoseHockey season returns to San Jose! Cheer on the Leafs as they take on the Sharks with a group of Canadians and the Digital Moose Lounge! Please note that we have reached capacity for this event.
Western Alumni: Brunch by the Bay
Golden Gate Room, St. Francis Yacht Club - 700 Marina Boulevard, San FranciscoJack Cowin, BA'64, Chancellor; Amit Chakma, President & Vice-Chancellor; and David Simmonds, BA'07, Western Alumni Association President, invite alumni and friends of Western for Brunch by the Bay overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.
McGill CEO Series -- Fireside Chat in San Francisco
AppDirect Office - 650 California Street, 25th Floor, San Francisco, CAJoin McGill alumni and Professor Karl Moore in a Fireside Chat in San Francisco about Venture Capital and Innovation in Silicon Valley.
A Brimful of Asha at Stanford
Bing Concert Hall Studio - 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CACulture clash, Canadian-style, comes to life in A Brimful of Asha, a two-person play written by and starring mother and son Asha and Ravi Jain. The story is about a first-generation twentysomething who wants to connect with his Indian heritage—but not necessarily all of it. How will his family handle the conflict?
U of T Where You Are: Getting Clear About Mindfulness & How it Probably Works
Hotel Vitale, Americano Patio - 8 Mission Street, San FranciscoJoin fellow U of T alumni to investigate how mindfulness can contribute significantly to one's overall sense of well-being and quality of life.
[Sold out] Montreal Canadiens at San Jose Sharks
SAP Center - 525 W Santa Clara Street, San JoseJoin the Digital Moose Lounge, McGill Alumni and Québécois en Californie for a VIP experience as we cheer on the Montreal Canadians! Please note that we have reached capacity for this event.
Worst Case, We Get Married at the Mill Valley Film Festival
Smith Rafael Film Center - San Rafael, CAAs part of its World Cinema programming, the Mill Valley Film Festival presents the US PREMIERE of Canadian film Worst Case, We Get Married (Et au pire, on se mariera). There will be two screenings.
Canadian Women's Club 7th Anniversary Thanksgiving
Presidio Golf & Concordia Club - 8 Presidio Terrace, San FranciscoCanadian Women's Club 2.0 invite you to join us to mix and mingle with old friends and new and celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving with fellow Canadians.
Family and friends are all welcome.
Canadian Family Thanksgiving
Alumni House, UC Berkeley - 1 Alumni House Berkeley, CACelebrate Canadian Thanksgiving with the Digital Moose Lounge and the Bay Area's Canadian community! Tickets now available via Eventbrite.
Porcupine Lake at the Mill Valley Film Festival
Lark Theater and Smith Rafael Film Center - Marin County, CAAs part of its World Cinema programming, the Mill Valley Film Festival presents the US PREMIERE of Canadian film Porcupine Lake. There will be two screenings.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 October Meeting
Englander Sports Pub & Restaurant - 101 Parrott St, San Leandro, CABranch 25 meets at noon on the first Thursday each month, and welcomes new members and guest interested in veterans issues and supporting veterans. More information >>
Canadian Studies Monthly Lunchtime Colloquium
Moses Hall - 223 Moses Hall, UC Berkeley CampusThe second Canadian Studies Colloquium of the year will feature newly-appointed Consul General of Canada in San Francisco Rana Sarkar speaking about NAFTA and trade issues.
Terminal Device at the Superfest International Disability Film Festival
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life - 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CASuperfest features films with fresh ideas and images that inspire thought and meaningful conversation. This year's films feature Terminal Device, a Canadian film by Ross Turnbull.
Canada for President!?
Natoma Cabana - 90 Natoma Street, San FranciscoLearn about amazing opportunities in Vancouver’s technology sector through an evening with Vancouver’s most prominent tech employers. Enjoy some tasty appetizers and learn how the tech sector has changed since you flew south, before settling in to view the U.S. Presidential Candidates’ final debate.
Ambassador David MacNaughton at UC Berkeley
Morrison LIbrary, UC BerkeleyHis Excellency David MacNaughton, Ambassador of Canada to the United States of America will speak at the University of California, Berkeley about Prime Minister Trudeau’s New Agenda for Canada, with a particular focus on LGBTQ2S issues, Climate Change, and Trade.
Canadian Women's Club Monthly Lunchtime Lecture
Presidio Golf & Concordia Club - 8 Presidio Terrace, San Francisco, CAThe Canadian Women's Club meets monthly for a lecture and lunch in the Presidio in San Francisco.
6th Annual Canadian Thanksgiving Celebration
Presidio Golf & Concordia Club - 8 Presidio Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94118Join the Canadian Women's Club 2.0 to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving with fellow Canadians. Family and friends are all welcome.
San Francisco Canadian Thanksgiving Event
The Beacon (Safeway Building), 4th floor Club House (check in at Concierge Desk first) - 275 Townsend Street (between 3rd & 4th Streets), San Francisco, CAJoin the SF Expat Canadian Meetup Group for a Canadian Thanksgiving, potluck style!
Thanksgiving Alumni Celebration (U of T and friends)
GINTO Izakaya Japonaise - 658 Market Street, San Francisco, CANot travelling home this year for the holiday? Join 70+ others to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving in San Francisco! All Canadians and allies welcome.
UC Berkeley Canadian Studies Lunchtime Colloquium
223 Moses Hall, UC BerkeleyJoin the UC Berkeley Canadian Studies community for their regular lunchtime colloquium series. This lecture's topic is Using Captain Vancouver’s Voyage To Examine What Is Accomplished By Reconsidering And Rewriting The Past, by Prof. Lee Gulyas of Western Washington University.
Free and open to the public!
September
Frameline44 - San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Virtual)
It's not too late to catch the Canadian film, "Killing Patient Zero" which is airing until Sunday, Sept. 27th.
St. Lawrence Quartet with Stanford Live (virtual)
In their first appearance together since before the pandemic, the St. Lawrence String Quartet will play—in a masked and socially distanced performance—the entirety of Haydn’s String Quartet Op. 76 No. 5.
Facing Border Closure Together To Flatten The Curve
Please join us for an important conversation about the extension of border closure regulations. This is an open format community discussion and opportunity to have your questions answered.
Chesterfield Chat With Canadian Experts
In recent months, the DML has been reaching out to Canadian-owned, affiliated and themed small businesses in the Bay Area, to support them in today's challenging economy. We've heard how the pandemic has impacted businesses, and forced our favourite shops, restaurants, artisans, and service providers to find new ways of reaching customers.
Sundays with the St. Lawrence (Stanford)
Bing Concert HallA cultural cornerstone of Stanford, the world-acclaimed St. Lawrence String Quartet continues its fabled partnership with the University.
Anthropocene: The Human Epoch (San Rafael)
Smith Rafael Film Center - 1118 Fourth Street San Rafael, CA 94901The Canadian film makes its American debut!
Panel Discussion: Venture2Impact
Docusign - 221 Main St. Suite 1500 San Francisco, CA 94105 San Francisco, CA 94105If you work in the Bay Area and have wondered about volunteering abroad, come learn about what opportunities Venture2Impact might have for you.
Bryan Adams: Shine a Light World Tour (Mountain View)
Shoreline Amphitheater - One Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, California 94043Come hear this Kingston-Ottawa native rock out to his hits--old and new. It's sure to be an entertaining show!
Diversity & Inclusion: Challenges & Best Practices from Experienced Leaders (San Francisco)
The VAULT / Canadian Landing Pad - 415 Jackson Street San Francisco, CA 94111A Panel Conversation on Diversity & Inclusion - hosted by Connection Silicon Valley and led by Women Initiative Foundation.
Margaret Atwood live theatre broadcast
The Lark Theater - 549 Magnolia Ave. Larkspur, CA 94939On Tuesday, September 10th, the wait will be over….The Testaments, Margaret Atwood’s highly anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, is revealed. The momentous literary event will
CELS Forum: Building a cross-border business
JLABS @ SSF - 329 Oyster Point Blvd 3rd Floor, South San Francisco, CA 94080Are you running a promising Canadian life science start-up and seeking funding? Do you have access to incentives in Canada but need to consider additional options? The market and resources outside of
C100 Canadians in Tech Happy Hour (San Francisco)
Join C100 for an evening of community and networking.
Alanis Morrisette Concert
The Mountain Winery - 14831 Pierce Road Saratoga, CA 95070The Mountain Winery Announces 2018 Concert Series Tickets On Sale Now! 60th Concert Season includes performances by Tony Bennett, Pretenders, Daughtry, Steve Martin & Martin Short, Alanis Morisset
Arcade Fire - 2nd show added at The Greek Theatre (Berkeley)
The Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley - 2001 Gayley Rd | Berkeley, CA 94720Tickets are NOW on sale for their performance on Friday 21st September 2018 – grab yours before it's too late…
Épluchette de Blé d'Inde (San Francisco)
Crissy Field - West Bluff Picnic Area - Long Ave San Francisco, CA 94129Venez retrouver l'ambiance festive québécoise d'une épluchette de blé d'inde (corn roast), rencontrer vos amis québécois et jaser dans votre langue maternelle!!
2018 SF Green Film Festival - The Condor and the Eagle
Castro Theatre - 429 Castro St. (at Market), San FranciscoThe 2018 SF Green Film Fest returns for 8th year with a week of new environmental films, discussions, and special events that spark green ideas and connections.
C100 Canadians in Tech Happy Hour
C100 hosts monthly meetups in San Francisco/Palo Alto for all Canadians visiting or living in the Bay Area to network with one another alongside C100's staff, Charter Members and Partners.
The International Ocean Film Festival (San Francisco)
Yerba Buena Gardens Center for the Arts - 701 Mission Street, San Francisco, CAThe International Ocean Film Festival will host a special screening of the award-winning Canadian film Bluefin: The Last of the Giants, a significant and internationally recognized documentary that highlights the dramatic decline of Bluefin tuna in the North Atlantic.
2018 SF Green Film Festival - Youth Unstoppable
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) - 701 Mission St. at 3rd St. San Francisco, CA 94103The 2018 SF Green Film Fest returns for 8th year with a week of new environmental films, discussions, and special events that spark green ideas and connections.
2018 SF Green Film Festival - Silas
Koret Auditorium, SF Public Library Main Branch - 100 Larkin St. at Grove St. San Francisco, CA 94102The 2018 SF Green Film Fest returns for 8th year with a week of new environmental films, discussions, and special events that spark green ideas and connections.
Berkeley Canadian Studies Program: Author Peter Behrens - Families Histories Novels
PETER BEHRENS's first novel The Law of Dreams won the Governor-General's Award, Canada's most prestigious book prize, and has been published in nine languages.
2018 SF Green Film Festival - Anote's Ark
Cowell Theatre - The Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture main campus entrance is off Marina Blvd at Buchanan Street. Cowell Theater is located at the end of the Herbst Pavillion Pier (behind SF Art Institute).The 2018 SF Green Film Fest returns for 8th year with a week of new environmental films, discussions, and special events that spark green ideas and connections.
Liberalism, War, and the Invention of National Security: Lecture
Moses Hall - 223 Moses Hall, UC Berkeley CampusDr. Andrew Preston will speak in the IIS US Foreign Policy Series in a talk co-sponsored by UC Berkeley Canadian Studies.
Buffy Sainte-Marie at Stanford Live
Bing Concert Hall - 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CASince her folk singing debut in 1964, singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie, a Cree Indian born in Canada, has been an avatar of the international protest movement and a performer of the first order. Fifty years on, her voice has lost none of its presence and power.
Wine & Music Pairing Experience
Los Altos Tasting Room - 366 Main St, Los AltosCanadian ensemble 23rd Hour presents a Wine & Music Pairing Experience. The ensemble will be performing live, and as part of the show will pair a selection of Byington wines with different songs.
Canadian comedian Logan T. Smith at San Francisco Fringe
EXIT Stage Left - 156 Eddy Street San Francisco, CACanadian Stand-up Comedian Logan T. Smith brings laughter to the unpleasantries of life as he tells stories from his experience.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 September Meeting
Englander Sports Pub & Restaurant - 101 Parrott St, San Leandro, CABranch 25 meets at noon on the first Thursday each month, and welcomes new members and guest interested in veterans issues and supporting veterans. More information >>
Canadian Studies Monthly Lunchtime Colloquium
223 Moses Hall - 223 Moses Hall, UC Berkeley CampusThe first Canadian Studies Colloquium of the year will feature Canadian Studies Hildebrand Fellows (graduate students) presenting their research in a roundtable discussion.
BC Poet George Stanley in Berkeley
Hearst Field Annex, UC Berkeley Campus - Hearst Field Annex, Berkeley, CA 94720George Stanley will give a reading of his work at 6:30 in Room D37 in the Hearst Field Annex. The HFA is located right next to the old Pacific Film Archive theatre, off Bancroft Way in Berkeley.
SJ Earthquakes at Montreal Impact Viewing Party
Steins Beer Garden - 845 Villa St, Mountain View 94041Come enjoy a beer and chat with fellow soccer fans. Kids welcome -- wear your blue!
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Venez regarder le match de Soccer entre les San Jose Earthquakes et l'Impact de Montréal mercredi soir prochain à Mountain View, Californie. Le match est en direct du Stade Saputo de Montréal à 4h30 PST (7h30 heure de MTL). Portez du bleu:).
Venez rencontrer d'autres québécois(es) et amateurs de soccer. Au plaisir de vous voir! Les enfants sont bienvenus.
Connecting Canadians in Tech
Americano Bar - 8 Mission Street, San Francisco, CAJoin members of Connection Silicon Valley as they launch a a regular meetup to connect Canadians in tech and San Francisco.
Valley 101 (C100 event)
WeWork Golden Gate - 25 Taylor St, Mezzanine Level, San Francisco, CA 94102Join the C100 at Valley 101, an event for Canadian founders or employees of a seed-stage company headquartered either in Canada or U.S.
August
Happy Hour @ SPARK Social with The SF Expat Canadian Meetup Group (Mission Bay)
By popular request, we're bringing back last month's small group, socially distant outdoor happy hour!
Community Q & A: Facing Border Closure Together
With the border closure extended to August 21st, and talk of yet another extension to the border closure coming, Canadian expats continue to have questions about their ability to travel. Join the Cana
Crash Test Dummies in concert (San Francisco)
The Chapel - 777 Valencia St San Francisco, CA 94110It's the God Shuffled His Feet 25th anniversary tour! The Crash Test Dummies, out of Winnipeg, MB have reunited the original line-up and are on tour! 🎵 Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm
Vancouver Whitecaps v. San Jose Quakes
Avaya Stadium - 1145 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110Canadian soccer hits San Jose this month as the Vancouver Whitecaps and San Jose Earthquakes set to have a match on August 24th at 6:45PM. You can get your tickets through Ticketmaster. More Informat
San Jose Earthquakes vs Whitecaps FC
Avaya StadiumKick off back-to-back showdowns with last year’s champion: vs. Toronto FC (8/18) and last year’s team to knock the Earthquakes out of playoffs vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (8/25)
San Jose Earthquakes vs Toronto FC
Avaya StadiumKick off back-to-back showdowns with last year’s champion: vs. Toronto FC (8/18) and last year’s team to knock the Earthquakes out of playoffs vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (8/25)
Rick Springfield with Loverboy, Greg Kihn, and Tommy Tutone
The Mountain Winery - 14831 Pierce Road Saratoga, CA 95070The Mountain Winery Announces 2018 Concert Series Tickets On Sale Now! 60th Concert Season includes performances by Tony Bennett, Pretenders, Daughtry, Steve Martin & Martin Short, Alanis Morisset
The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (throughout the Bay Area)
The SF Jewish Film Fest runs from July 19 to Aug. 5 in the Bay Area!
Fireside Chat: The Future of Work (San Francisco)
The VAULT - 415 Jackson Street, San Francisco, 94111Join Connection Silicon Valley for a fireside chat with Rahim Fazal to discuss some of the impacts of the future of work.
Financial Independence: Facts vs Fiction
University Club of Palo Alto - 3277 Miranda Avenue, Palo AltoHosted by John H Bishop of Wellington Capital Management, this workshop will address questions of retirement capital, minimizing investment volatility, how to deal with market downturns, and more.
Diana Krall at the Mountain Winery
Mountain Winery - 14831 Pierce Rd, Saratoga CACanadian Diana Krall visits the Mountain Winery to perform.
Welcome (back) to California Party at UC Berkeley
Canadian Studies at UC Berkeley is hosting a Welcome (Back) to California BBQ! We'll welcome our new Canadian students to Berkeley, and welcome back Canadians and Friends of Canada for a fun kickoff to the new school year.
SFU Alumni & Friends BBQ
Golden Gate Park - Stow Lake Boathouse Picnic AreaCelebrate summer with fellow SFU alumni, family and friends for an outdoor BBQ at Golden Gate Park.
Watch the Hip's final concert
The Valley Tavern 24th Street - 4054 24th St, San Francisco, California 94114Join Canadians in San Francisco to hear the final Hip concert broadcast from the Valley Tavern.
Niles Canyon Railway Excursion (Fremont)
Departing Niles and SunolJoin the Expat Canadian Meetup group for a trip on the Niles Canyon heritage railway!
Mini Golf with Canadians! (Milpitas)
Golfland - 1199 Jacklin Rd, Milpitas, CAThe Expat Canadian Meetup group is hosting a mini golf event in Milpitas for Canadians. All welcome!
Canadian Heritage Night with Pacifics Baseball Club
Albert Park - 1201 2nd St, San Rafael, CAJoin the San Rafael Pacifics, an independent baseball team based in Marin County, for Canadian Heritage Night!
July
17th Annual International Ocean Film Festival
The Canadian Consulate in San Francisco is supporting the 17th Annual International Ocean Film Festival from July 30th to August 9th.
Other Canada Day Events
Celebrate wherever you are! Check out this curated list of festivities happening across the US & Canada and follow #CanadaDayUSA / #CanadaDay2020 on social media.
Commemoration Day Sunrise Ceremony
Honour the Battle of the Somme with a sunrise ceremony tradition, hosted by US Branch #25 of the Royal Canadian Legion, representing the San Francisco Bay Area.
Canada Day - Outdoor Meetup (San Francisco)
The San Francisco Expat Canadian Meetup Group is inviting its members to one of three outdoor meetups to celebrate Canada Day.
Artist Hour With Stanford Live
Alternative artist iskwē and Juno award-winning singer-songwriter William Prince join Stanford Live Executive Director, Chris Lorway in a conversation and song exchange celebrating Canada's Indigenous sounds.
Commonwealth Networking Series: BABCSF
The 2020 PGA Experience - 4 Embarcadero CenterThe British American Business Council is co-hosting their 2nd installment of the Commonwealth Networking Series with @sfaussies @BCTradeInvest @CanCGSF and
SF Expat Cdn. Meetup Group: Annual Canada Day Celebration @ Kells SF!
Kells Irish PubJoin SF Expat Canadian Meetup Group's annual event in the heart of San Francisco.
Red Violin, with Composer Joshua Bell, and live orchestra (and Canadian Director, François Girard) at Festival Napa Valley
First Republic Bank Stage at Lincoln TheaterWorld Premiere! Joshua Bell performs the Red Violin with live orchestra while film is screened. Special appearance by the Red Violin's director, Canadian filmmaker François Girard.
Korean-Canadian Clarinetist Yoonah Kim at Festival Napa Valley
Napa Valley College Performing Arts CenterBouchaine Young Artist Concert: Yoonah Kim, clarinet
Dawson City: Frozen in Time at the SF Silent Film Festival
The Roxie Theater - 3117 16th Street, San FranciscoSee footage from a trove of 500 films lost after burial in the permafrost in the 1929. Co-presented by the San Francisco Silent Film Festival.
Queen's Alumni Social
LinkedIn Corporation - 222 2nd Street, San FranciscoJoin fellow Queen's alumni for a night of hanging out, seeing old friends, making new ones, and sharing your favorite Queen's stories.
Canadian Band 23rd Hour in Redwood City
Angelica's - 863 Main Street, Redwood CityJoin Canadian band 23rd Hour for Canada Day. Enjoy great live music over gourmet food and a good wine selection.
Canada Day Celebration at Stanford University
Bing Concert Hall - 327 Lasuen Street Stanford, CAStanford Live marks Canada’s sesquicentennial with a daylong celebration featuring Jenn Grant, David Myles, Wendy MacIssac and Troy MacGillivray, the St. Lawrence String Quartet, and others.
Reception with Canadian artist Marie Catherine Péloquin
ZK Gallery - 213 Jefferson St, San FranciscoZK Gallery, in partnership with the Canadian Consulate in San Francisco, is hosting a reception to celebrate the opening of an exhibition of new paintings by Marie Catherine Péloquin.
Exhibition runs June 30-July 9th.
Barenaked Ladies at the Mountain Winery
The Mountain Winery - 14831 Pierce Road Saratoga, CA 95070Barenaked Ladies come to the Mountain Winery for their Last Summer On Earth Tour. With OMD and Howard Jones. Tickets $50-$130. More information >>
University of Toronto Alumni Baseball Game
Oakland Coliseum - 7000 Coliseum Way Oakland, CA 94621U of T alumni and friends are invited to an Oakland A’s vs. Toronto Blue Jays game this July. Pick a team to cheer for, and enjoy the excitement of the game with fellow graduates!
Bryan Adams at the Concord Pavilion
Concord Pavilion - 2000 Kirker Pass Road Concord, CA 94521Byran Adams plays in Concord, CA as part of his 2016 Get Up! tour.
June
Preschool French Lesson
Joyeux jour du Canada!
Join Mademoiselle Anne and get introduced to Canada's second language in this lively, fun and engaging Zoom class.
Let's Make Nanaimo Bars - Bake Show
We are in for a real treat as Angela Gonzalez from Dial-a-Dessert walks us through on how to make this no-bake dessert bar -- named after the city of Nanaimo in British Columbia, on Vancouver Island.
Family-Friendly Trivia: Win TWO Air Canada Tickets and Other Prizes!
How Canadian ARE you? Test how much you really know about Canada and learn more by the end of the game.
This Canada Week, The Digital Moose Lounge invites you to join the ultimate online Bay Area Canadian trivia game night!
Let's Make Butter Tarts - Bake Show
Our very own Dorin Greenwood from Digital Moose Lounge will be teaching us how to make this Canadian classic pastry!
Chesterfield Chat With SF Bay Area Curling Club
This Canada Week, we are hosting a special Chesterfield Chat with the San Francisco Bay Area Curling Club to learn more about Canada’s third national sport and why it’s more than just throwing rocks on ice!
Virtual Wine Tasting to kick-off Canada Week
Kascadia Wine Merchants and the Digital Moose Lounge have collaboratively curated an opulent Canada Day wine tasting experience with award-winning Meyer Family Vineyards.