Vancouver Curiosity Club
Broad, interest-led gatherings across ideas, creativity, city life, food, play, and shared experience.
Our mission
Vancouver Curiosity Club is a program of Vancouver Curiosity and Education Society, a nonprofit organization.
Vancouver Curiosity and Education Society makes meaningful lifelong learning accessible after people leave school or university. Through Vancouver Curiosity Club, we organize free, facilitated, in-person discussions and learning events involving literature, film, philosophy, ethics, psychology, history, culture and contemporary life.
At a time when much of social life takes place through screens and public conversations can feel increasingly divided, our gatherings create space for genuine human connection, respectful disagreement and thoughtful reflection. Participants are encouraged to listen to different perspectives, examine their own assumptions and engage in good-faith discussion with people they might not otherwise meet.
Our purpose is to strengthen curiosity, critical thinking, mutual understanding and meaningful community connection.
Board of Directors
Reza Rahnama
Founder, President and Executive Director
Nawar Alsaadi
Vice-President and Treasurer; Strategy and Partnerships
Nataliia Ivanova
Digital Experience and Communications
Anurag Kapale
Director-at-Large; Technology, AI and Data
Structure creates room for belonging.
Curiosity provides a focus
A shared subject or activity gives people a natural reason to arrive and something genuine to talk about.
Preparation builds trust
Clear event information, participation expectations, and a code of conduct help people know what kind of room they are entering.
Recurrence supports continuity
Multiple programs and a dependable public calendar give people more than one way—and more than one moment—to take part.
What we organize
- ThinkBooks, film, philosophy, debate, psychology, artificial intelligence, technology, and serious discussion.
- Reset & MakeMeditation, journaling, poetry, creative workshops, reflective practice, and silent reading.
- ExploreWalks, hikes, art, culture, neighbourhood outings, and discovering Vancouver.
- Eat & PlayRestaurant outings, karaoke, casual social events, and playful community gatherings.
Different interests. A consistent invitation to participate.
The program is designed to offer a lower-pressure first step into local community, create conversation that can move beyond small talk, and provide recurring opportunities to contribute. Partners can see the work through our public program pages, calendar, and event materials.
Several doors into the same mission.
Vancouver Literature and Film
Reading, watching, and discussing literature and film together.
Vancouver Fantasy & Sci-Fi Group
Conversations and events around fantasy and science fiction.
Clear expectations support good participation.
Our public policies explain how we approach respectful conduct, accessibility, and information shared through this website.
Help create the conditions for connection.
We welcome conversations with community organizations, venues, educators, funders, and mission-aligned companies about space, materials, outreach, facilitation, and financial support.