Connect with community, take some time to unwind, and learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support mental health year-round
To celebrate the start of Thrive month, we are pleased to bring you Thrive by the Fire, a cozy concert outdoors.
Join us for a one-day pop-up event that transforms Money and Raymond MC Lee Square into a supportive space for connection, community, and arts and culture. Gather ‘round the fire at toasty tables, and take in some chill tunes from Blank Vinyl Project, featuring UBC’s own student musicians, check out the Thrive resource fair, full of on-campus supports. Make sure you come with the title of your go-tune tune that helps you Thrive, and add it to our community playlist!
Everyone is welcome at this FREE drop-in style event:
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- 11:00am to 2:00pm
- Money and Raymond M.C. Lee Square, outside by the UBC Bookstore
- Limited toasty table seating available on a first-come-first-served basis
- Thrive resource booths
Event takes place outdoors and will run rain or shine (tenting available in the event of rain)
This year’s Thrive by the Fire performers are:
We’re thrilled to announce this year’s talented line-up of student performers from Blank Vinyl Project, UBC’s student run live music club:
Callum Rudyk
Callum Rudyk sings songs and writes songs and plays songs in and around Vancouver. He thinks the Breeders are better than the Pixies.
@hahafuneee
Sash
Sash is a singer-songwriter who writes ambient folk music. Her sound consists of droney fingerpicking layered with minimalist lyric and melody. Comparable to artists such as Adrianne Lenker and Searows.
@s.ashs and @singsongsnail
Greenway
Greenway is a singer-song writer whose music encapsulates a blend of alt-country, indie, and indie-folk. Please be nice to her she loves you
@chloeisgreenway
Elsie and Grace
we are Elsie and Grace, and we write songs and play them on the guitar
@scarletfever
