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.
Join us for our Wings Over Iona event at Iona Beach Regional Park on Saturday, September 14 from 9 am to 1 pm to mark one of nature’s wonders — the fall migration of shorebirds, songbirds, and waterfowl as they journey from northern breeding grounds to warmer habitats in the
Got Craft Markets is thrilled to announce the return of the Bits + Bobs SALE, an unique discount and warehouse sale event taking place on Saturday, September 14th from 11-4pm at the Heritage Hall on Main Street in East Vancouver. Tickets available online in advance and at the door for
The Dance Centre presents the 23rd annual Scotiabank Dance Centre Open House. From ballet and contemporary to Vogue, flamenco and Mexican folk dance, the Open House offers an opportunity to sample an exciting range of dance styles in an afternoon of free classes and events. This edition features artists and
A solo storytelling-based play about moving back to the USA and to the family that hates you. What it's like being an actor in a part of the world that doesn't see it as a viable job option: rural Washington. Under the passive aggressive rain cloud that is the PNW
This annual event at Gateway Theatre celebrates the timeless tradition of family, heritage, and cultural beauty, with a unique focus on passing down traditions through generations. Lantern play is part of the tradition of Mid-Autumn and families will kick off the festivities by crafting beautiful lanterns by hand and enjoying
Two monologues: I Miss the War by Matthew Baldwin and Oh! by David John Phillips. 1967. London, England. Sodomy decriminalized! Sort of. Jack, aging tailor to the chorus boys of the West End, remembers the liberating terrors of the Blitz. 2022. Toronto, Canada. Kinky puppies frolic. Matt, a service bottom
The national tour of COME FROM AWAY, a Broadway musical about the true story of the small town that welcomed the world, will make its highly anticipated return to Vancouver for a limited engagement from September 10 to 15, 2024, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. COME FROM AWAY tells the remarkable
Get ready for non-stop laughter with Canadian comedian Kim McVicar, returning to her hometown for a series of side-splitting performances at the Vancouver Fringe Festival! Recently named one of the "Top 9 Female Comedians to Watch" in 2023, Kim is a rising star you don’t want to miss. From her
The Filipino son of New Zealand comedy brings his latest show CHAMPORADO back to Vancouver for his Vancouver Fringe Festival debut. What actually matters in life? What should we really care about? And what do these questions have to do with a breakfast chocolate rice pudding? New Zealand-Filipino comedy veteran
The Canadian Digital Marketing Summit 2024 goes beyond a standard summit. It's a comprehensive experience designed to elevate your digital strategies, marketing tactics, and overall digital ecosystem. Hosted at the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Surrey Campus, this two-day event is perfect for both seasoned marketing and business leaders, as well as
Enjoy Fall Fun at the Met! Metropolis at Metrotown has upped the ante for Fall Fun with exciting, new activities for the season! From September 16 til October 31, Metropolis at Metrotown will feature a plethora of fun activities for all ages to enjoy, including a partnership with Tourism Burnaby
The 15th annual edition of Culture Days returns to Richmond from Sept. 20–Oct. 13, 2024. Richmond is consistently recognized as one of the top 10 most engaged cities in the country during Culture Days, an event that provides barrier-free opportunities for the public to participate in arts and culture experiences.