Lower Mainland Activities
All DUDES Club Society (DCS) gatherings are free and no registration is required; show up in a good way and become a participant. Times and dates may change since groups are led by community members. Please reach out if you would like confirmation of activities.
Men’s Gatherings
Gathering of Brothers
1318 Frances Street
Monday 1pm-4pm
Meet new people, open with an Elder, play bingo (with prizes!), and share a home cooked meal.
Vancouver DUDES Club Gathering
606 Powell Street
Thursday at 4pm
Meet new people, open with an Elder, play bingo (with prizes!), and share a home cooked meal.
Vancouver DUDES Club Think Tank
606 Powell Street
Tuesday at 2:30pm
Join the weekly think tank to discuss the meal, activity, and jobs for the gathering on Thursday.
Vancouver DUDES Club Talking Circle
606 Powell Street
Monday at 2pm
Make new friends and share your stories, curiosities, and knowledge in their weekly talking circle.
Burnaby DUDES Club
5024 Rumble Street
Every second Monday from 6pm-7pm (Contact us to confirm date)
Meet new people, open with an Elder, share an activity and a home cooked meal.
Art for Men’s Wellness
1318 Frances Street
Thursday from 1pm-4pm
Art and creativity as wellness: drawing, screenprinting, graphic design, painting, and more.
Men’s Group
1318 Frances Street
3:30 – 6 PM
Last Wednesday of each month
Meet new people, open with an Elder, play bingo (with prizes!), and share a home cooked meal.
neXup Gatherings
Youth only (12-30)
The Closet (Youth Only)
1318 Frances Street
Tuesday 3pm-6pm
A space for 2 Spirit, Queer, and Questioning youth to gather, build community, and share knowledge. Every gathering has a hot meal.
Sunday Funday (Youth Only)
1318 Frances Street
Sunday 12pm-4pm
Drop-in day for youth to gather and have fun. You can use our stations: PS5, Barbershop, Music Studio, or Games.
neXlounge (Youth Only)
1318 Frances Street
Wednesday 3pm-6pm
Space dedicated for youth to work on their music using our studio. Also where we plan most of our outings.
Community Gatherings
Some Community Affiliate groups (not a direct DCS gathering) may have some sign-up requirements and are not updated by DCS.
All Nations Outreach
1318 Frances Street
Tuesday from 6-7pm
Volunteers get together to make up to 200 sandwiches for those on the Downtown East-Side. Contact Jade: 778-554-0557
Nisga’ats’amiks Dance Group
1318 Frances Street
Monday from 6pm-8pm
Traditional Nisga’a dance practice. Please call Jade: 604-376-9892
Pipe Ceremony – Currently on Pause
1318 Frances Street
Every second Wednesday
Open Pipe Ceremony for community. Stay tuned, or reach out for updated scheduling.
Lax Kxeen Traditional Dance Group
1318 Frances Street
Friday from 6pm-8pm
Traditional Tsimshian dance practice. Please call Vanesa: 604-977-2440
Up to date as of September 2026.
