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.
Discover the right franchise opportunity for you at the Franchise Canada Show Vancouver, presented by the Canadian Franchise Association, from November 9-10 at The Vancouver Convention Centre! Made up of a diverse and thriving small business community, franchising could be your next career path. Starting a business on your own
Join Northern Paranormal Investigations for an exclusive hands-on paranormal experience. Explore the morgue, autopsy suite, lab, blood drying room, and overspill morgue. This event is perfect for seasoned investigators and those new to searching for the paranormal, and with only 8 tickets available this will be an incredible, intimate event.
Vancouver’s favourite holiday tradition is back – merrier and brighter! The 14th annual German-inspired Vancouver Christmas Market features 90+ vendor huts (with food, drink and gifts), carousel rides, festive live music, free holiday photo opportunities, and magical lighting displays – plus theme nights, Christmas karaoke and holiday trivia events. The
The Arts Club Theatre Company is set to launch its holiday season with the uplifting musical Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol at the historic Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. This returning audience favourite featuring music and lyrics by the iconic Dolly Parton as Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is reimagined
re:Naissance presents IndieFest, now in its fifth year, from Nov. 15–23, 2024 at various locations around Vancouver. IndieFest celebrates local creatives, amplifying IBPOC and LGBTQ2S+ artists, while pushing for innovation in live performance with genre-defying projects. This year’s theme, “Transformation and Transcendence,” invites audiences to engage with the world in
This holiday season, step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue, jealousy, and sin that lurk inside their walls. You’ll enjoy the bright lights and holiday displays on show in our city’s grandest hotel lobbies. Start with a hot chocolate to warm your hands and hearts
Grad School Improv are comedy darlings who perform a genre-based improv show every third Friday of the month. Known for such hits as Point Grey's Anatomy, English Baywatch, and Murder on the West Coast Express, GSI creates incredibly unique shows, riveting stories, and hilarious scenes. It's always a good time
Join us for an interactive storytelling session with award-winning author George Chiang, featuring The Pioneer Adventures of Chen Sing. Based on oral histories shared by Isaac Sing, this captivating tale of friendship and perseverance follows Chen Sing’s adventures in the interior after his railroad-building days. We’ll learn how George turned
Enjoy a free community day by donation at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Embark on a journey of exploration and education at this family-friendly OPEN HOUSE presented by the Vancouver Maritime Museum and The Blue Cabin. Engage in various activities such as listening to enchanting storytelling sessions, colouring crafts, learning about
Join us for a weekend filled with fun, food, and fantastic finds at our Winter Pop-Up Market on November 16-17, 2024! We're bringing the spirit of the season to the Heritage Hall with over 45 local businesses showcasing their coolest items and tunes to keep the smiles rolling! 🎶 BONUS:
The 28th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl is back from Nov 14-17, 2024, featuring over 500 artists, including 90+ new faces. Explore studios, workshops, galleries, and a new pop-up exhibit for home-based artists over four visually-stunning days. One of the most significant cultural events of the fall season, the Culture Crawl
Join us for the 4th Evolve Vancity event, “From Idea to Impact”, a gathering designed to empower entrepreneurs and innovators in Vancouver’s thriving startup ecosystem. This event is your opportunity to connect, gain valuable insights from industry leaders, and take your professional journey to the next level.