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.
The annual fall First Pick Handmade returns this September to transform Heritage Hall into a 3,300-square foot pop-up with a sustainable shopping event from Saturday, September 23 to Sunday, September 24, at 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. First Pick Handmade events always feature a
The Vancouver Police Museum and Archives are excited to re-launch our Sins of the City walking tours! They will take you on a historical journey through Vancouver's grittier past. Choose between two tours: Vice, Dice, & Opium Pipes or Soulfood & Strathcona. These tours are sure to keep you on
A Live Jazz Band and Classic Burlesque - a European-Style Cabaret In The Heart Of Vancouver! Be transported to the bygone era of decadence, glamour and indulgence. Miss Delta Daggers is an international vocalist and cabaret performer, who has headlined jazz festivals and nightclubs from Paris to Poland and everywhere
The Dance Centre’s popular Discover Dance! series features two beautiful and contrasting styles of classical Indian dance, famed for their intricate movements, percussive rhythms and rich storytelling. Kathak artist Fiana Kawane, Bharata Natyam dancer Shilpa Shankar, and special guests illustrate the range, complexity and musicality of these constantly evolving art
Welcome to Brick Burger, where the world of food and fun come together in a unique and exciting way. At Brick Burger, we offer a one-of-a-kind pop-up dining experience that allows you to unleash your creativity and build your burger masterpiece from a selection of colourful and delicious bricks. Our
The 37th Annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is bigger and better than ever, with performances, food, tea ceremonies, art and activations curated throughout the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park and the Zodiac Courtyard. Arts and Crafts, Fortune Telling, Lanterns, and Poetry from the Dr. SYS
Support cancer research and experience a captivating author panel featuring three influential voices in their respective fields: Jen Sookfong Lee, renowned as the "Superfan" of all things pop culture; Bob McDonald, an acclaimed science writer and host of CBC’s Quirks & Quarks; and The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, an esteemed lawyer,
The 25th Vancouver Improv Festival returns to The Cultch October 10-15. Here to celebrate spontaneity and collaboration through the art form of improvisation. This year’s festival features acts from Toronto, New York City, Portland, and more!
posAbilities is proud to present its 19th Annual INCLUSION Art Show & Sale on October 12 from 10:30am-7:30pm at Heritage Hall (3102 Main Street, Vancouver). October is Community Inclusion month in BC and we welcome you to join us for BC’s largest disability art show! This year, the show features:
The Firehall is pleased to launch its 2023-2024 season with the world premiere of Pedro Chamale’s Peace Country from Thursday, October 12 to Sunday, October 22, 2023. Peace Country is inspired by playwright Pedro Chamale’s upbringing in Chetwynd, B.C. This new work by Chamale is an examination of intercultural friendship,
Each year, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet School visits cities across Canada and the United States in search of talented dancers to join two of our full-time Professional Division programs: the Ballet Academic, and The Anna McCowan-Johnson Aspirant Programs. Virtual auditions are also offered. Join us on Sunday, October 15, 2023
Introducing AMOR RENATUS (Rebirth of Love), a new album release concert tour from the acclaimed cellist and composer, Ian Maksin, who has been known for his unique way of pushing the boundaries of cello and contemporary music. This album unveils a collection of original instrumental compositions for cello, powerfully augmented