THE LUNAR NEW YEAR SERIES

February 27th, 2026 - March 1st, 2026

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NEE HAW! Welcome to the year of the horse! The Bad Academy is helping you get lucky this Lunar New Year with a buckin' good lineup of some of Vancouver's finest. Come to one, come to all! Let's celebrate a new year and new skills!

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DUMPS 101 WITH DICKY'S DUMPS

February 27th, 2026 (Friday) at 6PM at FUNK Coffee Bar

Runtime: 3 hours

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Come learn from the local legends Dicky's Dumps as we wrap battle some delicious dumplings alongside delicious drinks by FUNK right in the heart of downtown Vancouver! Pearl Lam and Dickson Li founded Dicky's Dumps in 2018  out of a desire to create meaningful work that combines a love of community, culture, food, and fun. In this workshop we'll learn all about this classic Chinese dish, several different wrapping techniques, and of course eat dumplings.

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Includes:

• 2 hour workshop
• 1 LNY specialty cocktail/mocktail created especially for this workshop and food pairing by FUNK (additional drinks are available for purchase to wash down those dumps!)
• Approximately 2 dozen signature pork & cabbage dumplings (some of which you'll eat, and the rest you'll take home for the freezer!) that you wrapped with your own hands (your parents will be so proud)

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Note: We can accommodate vegetarian diets! Please include in the notes at checkout if you prefer vegetarian dumplings :)

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NO PRESSURE COOKBOOK CLUB

FEATURING: THE WOKS OF LIFE COOKBOOK

February 28th, 2026 (Saturday) at Noon at The Polygon Gallery

Runtime: Approximately 2 hours

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Have you heard of Vancouver's newest and coolest club, No Pressure Cookbook Club?! Founder and self-described food freak Rebekah Ho created No Pressure for home cooks of all cooking levels who love a recipe and love a potluck! This club has everything: good food, good friends, and good vibes. Join us at the gorgeous Polygon Gallery for a special Lunar New Year edition of No Pressure! We'll be cooking from The Woks of Life: Recipes to Know and Love from a Chinese American Family: A Cookbook.

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Includes:

• Food from your fellow chefs!
• Oolong tea (hot and cold)
• 1 raffle ticket (additional tickets can be purchased!) Enter to win gift cards and experiences to some incredible local fare like Dolce Amore, Tetsu Sushi Bar, The Chinese Canadian Museum, Torafuku, Fufu Pancake, Street Hawker, Beaucoup Bakery, and Boba Run! Feeling lucky? Us too!

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Note: We will send you instructions on participating once you register! Don't worry... we won't forget because we want to eat too ;)

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Please sign up with the intention to cook and bring a dish to the gathering. We welcome cooks of all levels, so we don't expect anything perfect, and we understand things can sometimes go wrong. If this happens, we still want you to come! Please try and bring something to share (homemade or not)—we're trying to keep this a moocher-free zone!

‍Food safety notice: Because we don't require perfection or professional cooking skills to participate in this event, we cannot guarantee the quality, safety, or allergen status of any food. Please bring what you feel comfortable eating, and if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, we highly recommend asking about ingredients used from your fellow cookbook club attendees. Hosts, participants, and the venue are not responsible for any foodborne illnesses, allergic reactions, or any other culinary mishaps that might occur.

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Haven't had enough fun? Mahjong 101 starts right after book club and you can snag a double feature! Limited double feature tickets available so get in the saddle!

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MAHJONG 101 WITH LUCKY TILE

February 28th, 2026 (Saturday) at 2PM at The Polygon Gallery

Runtime: Approximately 3 hours

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Go the extra tile with Mahjong 101! Let's be honest: knowing how to play Mahjong is a FLEX. We've partnered up with the badass aunties at Lucky Tile to bring you a special introductory workshop for those of us who want to learn this classic Chinese pastime or just need a refresher! At this session, you’ll take part in interactive learning exercises and try guided practice games using open hands – all with real-time coaching to help you learn as you play. No experience needed, and all materials are provided. Open to all, ages 16+. Come solo or bring a friend (tables of 4) – we’ll have you playing in no time!

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Bonus! You'll be automatically entered to win gift cards and experiences to some incredible local fare like Dolce Amore, Tetsu Sushi Bar, The Chinese Canadian Museum, Torafuku, Fufu Pancake, Street Hawker, Beaucoup Bakery, and Boba Run! Feeling lucky? Us too! (additional tickets can be purchased!)

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Please note: No gambling or betting will take place here! Save it for the underground tea rooms!
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Want more fun? No Pressure Cookbook Club begins right before and you can snag a double feature! Limited double feature tickets available so get in the saddle!

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INTRO TO TAI CHI WITH PATRICIA SZETO

March 1st, 2026 (Sunday) at 1:30PM at The Hive North Shore

Runtime: 90 mins

Rounding out the weekend with some chill-ass movement and tea by Patricia Szeto, local community builder and rare disease awareness advocate (founder of Damian's Project). This session is grounded in Chen-style Tai Chi, focusing on cultivating stability, awareness, and strength from within. Rooted in Shaolin philosophy, the practice weaves together softness and structure, breath and intention, supporting calm presence and easeful, effective movement.

Participants will explore functional movement and optional partner work, applying tai chi principles such as form, balance, and responsiveness in a relational and accessible way. The practice is not about perfection or performance, but about listening inwardly and building connections! Suitable for all levels, with modifications offered for different bodies and abilities.

We invite you to learn about the fascinating world of Tai Chi and sip on some tea with other Baddies following our session!

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Note: This workshop will take place in the Hive Yoga Room at the Hive North Shore. Admission to the climbing area of the gym is separate and requires additional registration at the front desk. Please see The Hive website for more information.

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FAQ

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Can I buy admission to individual workshops? How about all of them?!

Yes of course! If you're a keener (aka our favourite kind of Baddie) and want to attend all the workshops listed, you are totally welcome!

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Can we choose who we sit with at Mahjong 101?

Yes! If you come in a group, we will prioritize seating you together :)

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Who are these workshops for?

Women and GNC people who want to learn and have fun! No need to be of Chinese heritage to participate - we welcome you to this programming to learn about our wonderful culture as we celebrate the Lunar New Year :)

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I have dietary restrictions - can they be accounted for?

For our food-related workshops in this series, we can accommodate vegetarians for the DUMPS 101 workshop!

As for No Pressure Cookbook Club-

Food safety notice: Because we don't require perfection or professional cooking skills to participate in this event, we cannot guarantee the quality, safety, or allergen status of any food. Please bring what you feel comfortable eating, and if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, we highly recommend asking about ingredients used from your fellow cookbook club attendees. Hosts, participants, and the venue are not responsible for any foodborne illnesses, allergic reactions, or any other culinary mishaps that might occur.

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Have more questions? Email us at hello@thebadacademy.com

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