District Local | Vancouver Events and Lifestyle
Celebrating Vancouver arts, culture, and lifestyle. The best events, restaurants, festivals, visual arts, performing arts, live music, comedy, and more.
Prepare to immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind sensory journey, blending live music, live painting, and mesmerizing digital visuals into a truly transformative experience. Following the overwhelming response to our sold-out January shows, The Canvas of Light and Sound returns with a new iteration at Notional Space on February 22. This
Ready for a night of comedy that hits home in all the best ways? Emma Willmann—one of NYC’s top comedians and a true original from the wilds of Blue Hill, Maine—is bringing her offbeat charm and quick wit to Bellevue! Known for her side-splitting takes on ADHD, gender, life’s quirks,
Attend a public talk with award-winning author and Langara's 2025 Writer in Residence, Jasmine Sealy, on February 26 from 6:30–9:30 PM. Jasmine will discuss her book, *The Island of Forgetting*, which will be available for purchase, and attendees will have the chance to get their copy signed. This event is
Join us for an inspiring day dedicated to women entrepreneurs! Futurpreneur is thrilled to host a StrikeUP 2025 Live Viewing Party in Vancouver to support young women entrepreneurs and celebrate their impact. StrikeUP is Canada’s premier digital conference for women entrepreneurs, offering a FREE full day of empowering keynotes, practical
The February edition of The Dance Centre’s popular and long-running Discover Dance! noon series celebrates the exuberance, comedy, drama, and fun of Bollywood, with a performance by SHIAMAK Vancouver. Blending Bollywood with jazz, funk, folk and modern influences, the company is known for delivering wildly entertaining performances that are guaranteed
Make Me Blush with YSL’s newest line of blushes! From February 28 until March 20, Metropolis at Metrotown invites shoppers to experience an exciting collaboration with YSL and Sephora for an exclusive beauty pop-up at BC’s largest shopping centre. Discover YSL’s full Make Me Blush line at the YSL Make
The Polygon Gallery presents Tranquility of Communion, a landmark exhibition of the late British-Nigerian photographer Rotimi Fani-Kayode’s work, running from Feb. 28 to May 25, 2025. This Canadian premiere brings together Fani-Kayode’s celebrated photographs alongside archival prints and previously unseen works from his student years. Fani-Kayode’s images treat same-sex, multiracial
Join us on March 1, 2025 from 2 - 5pm for the opening reception of the Strathcona BIA x Gallery 881 Fall for Strathcona Group Exhibition! The free and accessible event includes 11 finished works by local photographers celebrating the distinctive character and beauty of Vancouver’s Strathcona neighborhood, a community
Dreamland – where the show meets the party of your dreams! On March 1st, Performance Works becomes a magical realm for adults only. This isn’t just a show – it’s a fully immersive experience filled with dazzling performances inspired by fairies, unicorns, and pure fantasy. After the curtain falls, the
Try a class, give back, and find your passion! Passion & Performance is an adult-only dance studio offering so many styles – from ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop to burlesque, heels, and more! Whether you're brand new to dance or rediscovering your love for it, there’s a class for you!
Kids Up Front Vancouver is hosting More Than a Movie on Sunday May 4, 2025. It is an afternoon event that offers joy, hosts inclusion, builds stronger communities and shares enriching experiences for all in attendance! It is a truly unique opportunity for kids to run on the field at
Join the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre for the Herstory Gala on Tuesday, March 4 at D/6 Bar & Lounge at Parq Casino. Now in its 9th year, the unforgettable event will include drinks and complimentary hors d’oeuvres; inspirational speakers; coveted live and silent auctions; breathtaking live performances; and more, all