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 Vancouver Coffee Crawl is a week long self guided crawl through 24 participating cafes in Vancouver from September 21-27th. This event aims to bring together coffee lovers from all over the city to explore new cafes, connect with the community, and celebrate the vibrant coffee culture in Vancouver. The
Authors Cheuk Kwan (Have you Eaten Yet?) and Linda Lau Anusasananan (The Hakka Cookbook: Chinese Soul Food from around the World) reunite to share tales of scouring the world for good eats - and just a taste of home - as they recount stories from the Amazon to the Arctic
Talks, Tours & Social Activities for Social Seniors | Monthly Join us for MONOVA’s monthly seniors’ mixer, featuring freshly-brewed tea & coffee and a revolving array of special guest talks, behind-the-scenes tours, and unique cultural activities. The perfect way to start your day. September's theme is... Grand Boulevard: The Park
Join Chef Nada for a welcoming evening inspired by the generosity of Lebanese hospitality! During this hands-on workshop, learn to prepare labneh, traditional tabbouleh, kafta skewers, and a pistachio and orange blossom dessert. Take home the recipes to recreate these flavors yourself!
The must-attend event for West Coast design returns to the Vancouver Convention Centre this September. IDS Vancouver brings together Canada’s leading architects, interior designers, makers, manufacturers and design enthusiasts for four days of exhibitions, installations, keynote talks and networking. Showcasing the latest in architecture, interiors, furniture, lighting and materials, IDS
On September 25, 2026, join us in the iconic Pacific Ballroom at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver for a unique and energizing ballet conditioning class led by a Ballet BC MOVE instructor. In support of Move for Wishes, 100% of ticket proceeds of this event will be directly donated to Make-A-Wish to
Immerse yourself in the heart of Lebanese creativity with an evening dedicated to the most memorable short films from the 10th edition of the Lebanese Film Festival. Enjoy a special screening offering the audience the opportunity to discover Lebanese cinema through the lens of Francophone cultural exchange, followed by a
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a weekend of family-friendly activities at the museum! This cherished Chinese holiday brings families together to share meals, enjoy mooncakes, light lanterns, and admire the full moon. Discover its traditions through storytelling, crafts, and food. On Saturday, enjoy Mid-Autumn storytimes by Five Blessings Collective with
Vietnam Festival 2026 brings together the traditions, flavours, creativity, and community spirit of Northern, Central, and Southern Vietnam. Visitors are invited to experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine, live music, cultural performances, fashion, traditional arts, interactive activities, and a community marketplace.
Join Lansdowne Centre for a weekend of Mid-Autumn festivities on September 26 and 27! On September 26, hop into the festivities with an adorable interactive bunny yoga experience, where you can stretch, relax, and enjoy the company of some furry friends. Next, meet the bunnies up close during the interactive
Spend a cozy couple of hours making your own stickers with us! This is a relaxed, self-paced creative social, so you can make stickers, play with different materials, chat with new friends, and create at your own pace. No drawing experience needed — just come ready to make something fun!
Her Preloved Market is a second hand clothing market with over 20 personal sellers of their own closets. Come out and shop, grab lunch and a beer! With most items priced around $5-$30 you'll be sure to find great pieces at great prices for the new Fall season.