Events

For a complete view of our 🐧 events, please click on the links which will take you to the specific organized meetups.
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Past Handouts and Github Links : Resources page.

March 11, 2026 (Richmond – Minoru Library) <— Installs!
Drop-In Session for people looking for help on Linux OS, Open Source Software, and Distros, with the friendliest Linux this side of Richmond.
Meetup Link: https://www.meetup.com/vanlug-bc/events/313215956/
Luma Link: https://luma.com/fi3ucdva

March 17, 2026 (Surrey – Guildford Library) <— Installs!
Drop-In Session for people looking for help on Linux OS, Open Source Software, and Distros, with the friendliest Linux this side of Surrey.
Meetup Link: https://www.meetup.com/vanlug-bc/events/313215966/
Luma Link: https://luma.com/0c0i3cyj

March 21, 2026: Linux Talks @BPL Bob Prettie Metrotown Branch
Topic: Ansible 101 – Automate Everything (From Homelab to Network Edge)
Speaker: Srikar “KC” Kadavakuti
Description:
Still SSHing into servers one by one? Managing configs by hand and hoping nothing drifts? There’s a better way. Introducing Ansible, Red Hat’s open-source automation platform, to anyone who has ever managed more than one machine and felt the pain.
Whether you’re a developer tired of manual deployments, a network engineer drowning in device configs, or a Linux enthusiast running a homelab, Ansible is the tool that makes repetition disappear.
We’ll cover what Ansible is, how it works without agents or proprietary infrastructure, and why its agentless, YAML-based approach fits naturally into Linux environments. From there, we’ll explore how the same principles scale from a three-node homelab to enterprise edge computing deployments.
Pre-requisite: No prior Ansible experience required. Familiarity with Linux and basic networking concepts will help you get the most out of this session.
Outcome: What You’ll Walk Away With:
– A clear mental model of how Ansible works and where it fits in your stack
– Understanding of playbooks, inventory, and idempotency as practical concept
– Awareness of how Ansible applies to edge computing, network automation, and infrastructure-as-code
– Enough context to decide whether Ansible belongs in your next project
Meetup Link: https://www.meetup.com/vanlug-bc/events/313215980/
Luma Link: https://luma.com/h8lypgxy

April 27, 2026 (West Vancouver Memorial Library)
Session for people looking to start with Linux OS, Open Source Software, and Distros, with the friendliest Linux this side of West Vancouver.
Address: West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, V7V 1J8

May 13, 2026 Linux Link @Richmond Minoru Library <—Installs
Drop-In Session for people looking for help on Linux OS, Open Source Software, and Distros, with the friendliest Linux this side of Richmond.
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/vanlug-bc/events/313720631/
Luma: https://luma.com/4lhdif2u

May 19, 2026 Linux Link @ Surrey Public Library (Guildford)<—Installs
Drop-In Session for people looking for help on Linux OS, Open Source Software, and Distros, with the friendliest Linux this side of Surrey.
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/vanlug-bc/events/313720709/
Luma: https://luma.com/o11tt9aj

May 23, 2026 Linux Talks @ BPL Metrotown (2pm)
Join us for our FREE monthly gathering that is not just a meeting — it’s a stepping stone to advancing your journey with Linux and Open Source Software.
Topic: (TBD)
Speakers: (TBD)
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/vanlug-bc/events/313720730/
Luma: https://luma.com/ahm1hi2s

June 10, 2026 Linux Link @Richmond Minoru Library <—Installs
Drop-In Session for people looking for help on Linux OS, Open Source Software, and Distros, with the friendliest Linux this side of Richmond.
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/vanlug-bc/events/313721119/
Luma: https://luma.com/1eatfw8n

June 16, 2026 Linux Link @ Surrey Public Library (Guildford)<—Installs
Drop-In Session for people looking for help on Linux OS, Open Source Software, and Distros, with the friendliest Linux this side of Surrey.
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/vanlug-bc/events/313721125/
Luma: https://luma.com/9rd6ohus

June 20, 2026 Linux Talks
Join us for our FREE monthly gathering that is not just a meeting — it’s a stepping stone to advancing your journey with Linux and Open Source Software.
Topic: (TBD)
Speakers: (TBD)
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/vanlug-bc/events/313720737/
Luma: https://luma.com/oqct3532