My Town
Meetups
Greater distances from UBC campuses can mean greater challenges in finding and meeting fellow alumni. So for those who live outside our campus communities in the Lower Mainland and Central Okanagan, we’ve created My Town Meetups to help alumni find each other and build social networks — anywhere in the world!
Curious who’s out there? Get to know your local UBC community by attending or hosting a My Town Meetup.
Whether you studied linguistics or law, graduated in 1965 or 2022, or live in San Diego, Stockholm or Seoul, you can gather in person or virtually on Zoom.
Hosting a meetup is easy. Just select a date and time, pick a venue, decide who you want to invite — and alumni UBC will do the rest!
Need assistance? Contact us by email.
Upcoming Meetups
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Winnipeg, MB – Wednesday, September 2, 2026
UBC alumni in Winnipeg and surrounding communities are invited to come together for an evening of Homecoming celebrations hosted by Matthew West (BCom) and Carson Leung (PhD). Enjoy delicious food, local drinks, and vibrant atmosphere while catching up with fellow graduates.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
5:30-8:00pm
Kilter Brewing Co.
450 Rue Deschambault,
Winnipeg, MB R2H 0K1 – map
This event is open to UBC alumni and friends. Each alum may bring up to one guest.
Registration is required. By registering, you’re confirming your commitment to attend. Alumni put care and effort into planning these events, and your presence helps make them meaningful. Thank you!
Attendees are responsible for their own costs.
Registration deadline: Sunday, August 30, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Questions? Contact global.alumni@ubc.ca.
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Melbourne, Australia – Thursday, September 3, 2026
Join UBC alumni Dave Lim (BA) and Margot Kilgour (BA) for a relaxed UBC Homecoming meetup at Fern Bar & Dining, Hotel Indigo in Melbourne. Reconnect over drinks, canapés, and conversation as you share memories of UBC and make new connections close to home.
We welcome all who have studied or taught at UBC, including exchange students and visiting faculty. Each person may bring a guest (alum or non-alum). Advance registration is required.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
5:30-8:00pm
Fern Bar & Dining
Hotel Indigo
288 Little Collins St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia – map
Attendees are responsible for their own costs.
Open to all members of the UBC community – alumni, faculty and students (including exchange students). Each attendee may bring one guest.
Registration is required.
Registration deadline: Monday, August 31, 2026 (or until spaces fill up!).
Questions? Contact global.alumni@ubc.ca.
To connect with fellow UBC alumni in Melbourne, join this LinkedIn group.
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Parksville, BC – Thursday, September 3, 2026
Celebrate Homecoming in Parksville with fellow UBC graduates at a relaxed picnic gathering hosted by alumni UBC Global Alumni Ambassador, Dalton Polyvas (MA). Bring your favourite picnic fare and snacks, connect with your local network, and enjoy a beautiful sunset by the beach!
Thursday, September 3, 2026
6:00-8:00pm
Parksville Community Park
Parksville, BC
Note: the exact meeting point will be shared with registrants via email closer to the event date.
All UBC alumni in Parksville and surrounding areas are invited. Each alum may bring one guest (alum or non-alum).
Registration is required. By registering, you’re confirming your commitment to attend. Alumni put care and effort into planning these events, and your presence helps make them meaningful. Thank you!
This is a casual meetup at the park in a coffee-in-hand style, so you’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks, as well as any picnic gear you prefer (e.g., chairs, blankets, utensils, etc.).
There are some cafes and bakeries nearby if you wish to purchase food or drinks on your way to the meetup.
All attendees are responsible for their own costs.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Questions? Contact global.alumni@ubc.ca.
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Pasadena, CA – Friday, September 4, 2026
UBC alumni Demet Kirmizibayrak (PhD) and Setareh Foroushani (BEd) invite all alumni in Pasadena and surrounding areas for a relaxed evening of delicious food/drinks, live jazz and great company. Come celebrate UBC Homecoming with your local alumni network!
Friday, September 4, 2026
7:00-10:00pm
Edwin Mills
22 Mills Pl, Pasadena, CA 91105
United States – map
This event is open to all UBC alumni. Each alum may bring one guest.
Registration is required.
All attendees are responsible for their own costs.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Questions? Contact global.alumni@ubc.ca.
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Hong Kong – Friday, September 4, 2026
Join UBC co-hosts Devon Wong (BA), Stephanie Pak (BCom), and Marco Chak for a casual happy hour get together for UBC alumni living in Hong Kong. Celebrate UBC Homecoming as you share your UBC memories and make new connections with your local alumni community!
Friday, September 4, 2026
5:00–8:00 PM
Sam Fancy
The Plaza, 3/f & 4/f, 21 D’Aguilar St
Central, Hong Kong – map
This event is open to all UBC alumni in Hong Kong. Due to venue capacity, guests unfortunately can’t be accommodated.
Registration is required.
Attendees are responsible for their own costs. Please note some venues may levy a mandatory gratuity for larger groups.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Stay connected with fellow alumni in Hong Kong by following alumni UBC Hong Kong on Instagram and by joining the LinkedIn group!
Questions? Contact global.alumni@ubc.ca.
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Santiago, Chile – Thursday, September 10, 2026
Celebrate UBC Homecoming with fellow alumni from Santiago and nearby communities at a dinner hosted by UBC alum Felipe Blanco (M.E.L). Join your local alumni network for a memorable evening of connection and excellent food in the vibrant atmosphere of one of the city’s favorite steakhouses!
Thursday, September 10, 2026
7:00-9:00pm
La Hacienda Gaucha
Av. Pedro de Valdivia 1719
7511282 Santiago, Providencia, Región Metropolitana
Chile – map
This event is open to all UBC alumni. Each alum may bring one guest.
All attendees are responsible for their own costs.
Registration is required. By registering, you’re confirming your commitment to attend. Alumni put care and effort into planning these events, and your presence helps make them meaningful. Thank you!
Registration deadline: Monday, September 7, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Questions? Contact global.alumni@ubc.ca.
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Toronto, ON (alumni in Vaughan | Markham | Richmond Hill) – Friday, September 11, 2026
Join host Eric Yau (BCom) for a casual UBC Homecoming gathering north of the city. Connect with fellow UBC alumni for an evening of globally-inspired flavours, handcrafted cocktails, and award-winning hospitality as you celebrate UBC Homecoming and strengthen your UBC alumni network.
Friday, September 11, 2026
6:00-8:00pm
Moxies Vaughan
30 Colossus Dr
Woodbridge, ON L4L 0B7 – map
Attendees are responsible for their own costs. Please note that some venues may levy a mandatory gratuity for larger groups.
This event is open to all UBC alumni living/working in Vaughan | Markham | Richmond Hill and surrounding communities north of the city.
Registration is required. By registering, you’re confirming your commitment to attend. Alumni put care and effort into planning these events, and your presence helps make them meaningful. Thank you!
Registration deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Questions? Contact toronto.alumni@ubc.ca.
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Tokyo, Japan – Saturday, September 12, 2026
UBC alumni Shoue Nariyoshi (BCom) and Airi Hirota (BA) invite fellow graduates from the past 10 years to a casual picnic at Shinjuku Gyoen Park in celebration of UBC Homecoming. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with your local alumni network, make new friends and spend a relaxing afternoon outdoors!
Saturday, September 12, 2026
1:00-4:00pm
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
11 Naitomachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
160-0014, Japan – map
Note: The exact picnic location will be shared with registered guests via email closer to the event date.
Open to all UBC alumni living in or visiting Tokyo who graduated from UBC within the last 10 years.
This event will be picnic-style, so please bring your own food and refreshments, as well as your preferred picnic gear (e.g. chairs, blankets, utensils, etc.)
All attendees are responsible for their own costs.
Registration is required. By registering, you’re confirming your commitment to attend. Alumni put care and effort into planning these events, and your presence helps make them meaningful. Thank you!
Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Questions? Contact global.alumni@ubc.ca.
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – San Francisco Bay Area, CA – Saturday, September 12, 2026
Join Bernard Li (BSc) and Maisie Lo (PhD) for a casual afternoon picnic in Golden Gate Park with fellow alumni this September! Come celebrate UBC Homecoming and connect with your local community in one of the city’s most beloved landmarks.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
1:00-4:00pm
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco, CA
USA
Note: The exact picnic location will be shared with registered guests via email closer to the event date.
Open to UBC alumni, family and friends. Each alum may bring up to 3 additional guest (alumni or non-alumni). Guests must be accompanied by the primary registrant.
Registration by a UBC alum is required. By registering, you’re confirming your commitment to attend. Alumni put care and effort into planning these events, and your presence helps make them meaningful. Thank you!
This event will be picnic-style, so please bring your own food and refreshments, as well as your preferred picnic gear (e.g. chairs, blankets, utensils, etc.).
Attendees are responsible for their own expenses.
Pets are welcome at this event—we hope your furry friends can join us!
Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Stay connected with fellow UBC alumni in San Francisco by joining the LinkedIn group!
Questions? Contact global.alumni@ubc.ca.
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Munich, Germany – Wednesday, September 16, 2026
UBC alum Marianne Pfaffinger (BSc) warmly invites alumni in Munich and the surrounding area to a Homecoming dinner gathering. Bring your UBC spirit and connect with fellow graduates over delicious food, drinks and great company at a traditional Bavarian restaurant in the heart of the city!
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
7:00–9:00 PM
Augustiner Klosterwirt
Augustinerstraße 1
80331 München-Altstadt
Germany – map
This event is open to all UBC alumni (living, working or visiting Munich). Each alum may bring one guest.
Registration by a UBC alum is required. By registering, you’re confirming your commitment to attend. Alumni put care and effort into planning these events, and your presence helps make them meaningful. Thank you!
All attendees are responsible for their own costs.
Registration deadline: Sunday, September 13, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Questions? Contact global.alumni@ubc.ca.
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Toronto, ON (UBC Okanagan alumni) – Thursday, September 17, 2026
Join host UBCO alum Akshay Sapra (BASc) for a casual UBC Homecoming gathering in Toronto. Connect with fellow UBC Okanagan alumni for some good times downtown as you celebrate Homecoming and strengthen your UBCO alumni network.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:30-8:30pm
CRAFT Beer Market – Toronto
1 Adelaide St E
Toronto, ON M5C 2V9 – map
Attendees are responsible for their own costs. Please note some venues may levy a mandatory gratuity for larger groups.
This event is open to all UBC Okanagan alumni.
Registration is required. By registering, you’re confirming your commitment to attend. Alumni put care and effort into planning these events. Your presence helps make them meaningful. Thank you!
Registration deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Questions? Contact toronto.alumni@ubc.ca.
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Toronto, ON (for Newcomers to Toronto) – Saturday, September 19, 2026
Join hosts Divsahib Sachdeva (MBAN) and Kene Ene (BASc) for a casual UBC Homecoming gathering of alumni who are new to Toronto (i.e. moved to the city within the last 18 months). Connect with fellow newcomers for great company and delicious food as you celebrate UBC Homecoming and strengthen your UBC alumni network.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
12:00-3:00pm
Hothouse Mediterranean
35 Church St
Toronto, ON M5E 1T3 – map
Attendees are responsible for their own costs. Please note that some venues may levy a mandatory gratuity for larger groups.
This event is open to all UBC alumni who have moved to the Greater Toronto Area within the last 18 months.
Registration is required. By registering, you’re confirming your commitment to attend. Alumni put care and effort into planning these events, and your presence helps make them meaningful. Thank you!
Registration deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Questions? Contact toronto.alumni@ubc.ca.
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Los Angeles, CA – Saturday, September 19, 2026
Come together with fellow UBC alumni in Los Angeles for a family-friendly Homecoming gathering hosted by Brittany Tyson O’Keefe (BA). Enjoy a relaxed patio meetup at West Adams’ favourite pizza place, reconnect over old memories, and hear where life has taken fellow graduates since their time on campus.
Saturday, September 19, 2026
12:00-3:00pm
Delicious Pizza (West Adams location)
5419 W Adams Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
USA 90016 – map
All attendees are responsible for their own costs.
This event is open to all UBC alumni in the Los Angeles area. Alumni may bring guests (e.g. a friend, family members, etc). Registration is required for all attendees.
By registering, you’re confirming your commitment to attend. Alumni put care and effort into planning these events, and your presence helps make them meaningful. Thank you!
Registration deadline: Saturday, September 12, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Questions? Contact global.alumni@ubc.ca.
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Austin, TX – Sunday, September 20, 2026
UBC alum Tessa Zolezzi (BASc) invites alumni from Austin and across Texas to come together for a laid-back Homecoming brunch. Enjoy great coffee, delicious food and connect with your local UBC community!
Sunday, September 20, 2026
10:00am–12:00pm
Cosmic Saltillo
1300 E 4th St
Austin, TX 78702 – map
This event is open to UBC alumni and friends across Texas. Each alum may bring up to one guest.
Registration by a UBC alum is required. By registering, you’re confirming your commitment to attend. Alumni put care and effort into planning these events, and your presence helps make them meaningful. Thank you!
All attendees are responsible for their own costs.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Questions? Contact global.alumni@ubc.ca
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Edmonton, AB – Friday, September 25, 2026
UBC alum Veronica Fynn Bruey (BA) is excited to welcome alumni from Edmonton and surrounding communities for a family-friendly evening of delicious food, refreshing drinks, and meaningful connection. Join your local alumni network in celebrating Homecoming and sharing your favourite UBC memories!
Friday, September 25, 2026
5:30-8:00pm
Joey South Common
9911 19th Avenue Northwest
South Edmonton Common, AB T6M 1M4
Canada – map
This event is open to all UBC alumni. Each alum may bring up to two guests.
Registration is required. By registering, you’re confirming your commitment to attend. Alumni put care and effort into planning these events, and your presence helps make them meaningful. Thank you!
All attendees are responsible for their own costs.
Registration deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Questions? Contact global.alumni@ubc.ca.
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Toronto, ON (Masters and PhD graduates) – Friday, September 25, 2026
Join hosts Nargess Ovesy (MSc Bus Admin) and Sepide Sadeghi (PhD) for a casual UBC Homecoming gathering of graduate alumni in Toronto. Connect with fellow Master’s and PhD grads over delicious modern bistro fare and engaging conversation as you celebrate Homecoming and strengthen your UBC alumni network.
Friday, September 25, 2026
6:00-8:00pm
Paris Paris
146 Ossington Avenue,
Toronto, ON M6J 2Z5 – map
Attendees are responsible for their own costs. Please note that some venues may levy a mandatory gratuity for larger groups.
This event is open to all UBC alumni with a graduate degree (e.g. Master’s and PhD grads)
Registration is required. By registering, you’re confirming your commitment to attend. Alumni put care and effort into planning these events, and your presence helps make them meaningful. Thank you!
Registration deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Questions? Contact global.alumni@ubc.ca.
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Washington, DC – Sunday, September 27, 2026
Join host Paul Thornton (BA) for a casual Sunday morning coffee at Lost Sock Roasters, where you can celebrate UBC Homecoming over a cozy beverage with fellow alumni in DC. Afterwards, all attendees are welcome to join Paul for an optional stroll through nearby Union Market for some snacks, chats, and trinket shopping.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
10:00-11:30am
Coffee (10:00-11:30am)
Lost Sock Roasters (NoMa location)
1100 4th St NE
Washington DC 20002 – map
Optional Post-Coffee Activity (after 11:30am)
Union Market
1309 5th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002 – map
All attendees are responsible for their own costs.
This event is open to all UBC alumni. Each alum may bring one guest (e.g. friend, partner, child, etc.)
Registration is required. By registering, you’re confirming your commitment to attend. Alumni put care and effort into planning these events, and your presence helps make them meaningful. Thank you!
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 24, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Questions? Contact global.alumni@ubc.ca.
My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition – Montréal, QC – Sunday, September 27, 2026
Celebrate UBC Homecoming with a brunch meetup hosted by alumni UBC Global Alumni Ambassador, Lori Akiyama (Dip. Mktng/Sales Mgt), and Bethanea Chou (BCom). Reconnect with fellow alumni, meet new friends, and enjoy great food in the vibrant Saint-Henri neighbourhood, conveniently located near transit.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
11:00am-1:00 pm
Foiegwa
3001 R. Notre Dame O
Montréal, QC H4C 1N9 – map
This event is open to all UBC alumni. Each alum may bring one guest.
Registration by a UBC alum is required. By registering, you’re confirming your commitment to attend. Alumni put care and effort into planning these events, and your presence helps make them meaningful. Thank you!
Spots are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Attendees are responsible for their own expenses.
A 20% service fee applies and will be automatically added to your bill.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (or until spaces fill up).
Questions? Contact global.alumni@ubc.ca.
More My Town Meetups: Homecoming Edition events will be added throughout the summer.
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- Canada – 296,223
- USA – 14,677
- Asia – 13,286
- Europe & the UK – 3,944
- Middle East & Africa – 1,248
- Latin America & the Caribbean – 1,048
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