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.
Celebrate the women shaping Canada's culinary future at Yes Shef Vancouver 2026. Presented by WORTH Association, this walk-around tasting event features 20 tasting stations, exceptional beverages and live entertainment at Fairmont Pacific Rim. Proceeds support scholarships, mentorship and leadership development for women in recreation, tourism and hospitality. Wednesday, Nov. 18,
East Van’s wackiest, joyfully subversive, and family-friendly tradition returns for its 14th year! The Cultch is excited to present Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: Hercules at the York Theatre from Wednesday, November 18, 2026 to Sunday, January 10, 2027. Deep under the streets of Vancouver, Hades — God of the
India's Hidden Wild Cats | Sandesh Kadur, BAFTA Award-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer, turns his lens on India's lesser-known felines — from the grumpy-faced Pallas's cat and fish-hunting fishing cat to the elusive clouded leopard. A celebration of India's remarkable wild cat diversity, and the conservation work needed to
Eastside Arts Society (EAS) proudly celebrates the 30th annual Eastside Culture Crawl Visual Arts, Design & Craft Festival from November 19-22, 2026, inviting visitors into the studios and workshops of more than 525 artists across Vancouver's Eastside Arts District. This year's festival welcomes more than 85 new artists and 12
Experience the magic of Christmas at Glow — British Columbia’s largest light festival. With a new, fully immersive underwater theme and a dazzling new dancing light show, our milestone tenth season is sure to be our biggest and brightest yet!
Steveston Girls’ Night Out returns Thursday, November 19, from 6–9 p.m. Shop, sip, and walk around the village while enjoying special offers, in-store promotions, gift bags, and restaurant specials at participating local businesses. Free to attend.
Formed in Istanbul in 1995, mor ve ötesi is one of the leading names in Turkish rock. Over three decades, the band has built a distinctive sound combining alternative rock with powerful songwriting and memorable live performances. Their landmark 2004 album Dünya Yalan Söylüyor introduced some of their best-known songs,
Gabor Maté is one of the world’s most trusted authorities on addiction, trauma, and childhood development. For more than a decade, he worked as a physician in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, treating those battling the ravages of addiction. He also dedicated over two decades to family practice and palliative care. The
Join Coastal City Ballet for the Fairy Doll - a heartwarming holiday ballet for the whole family! A charming toy shop Dancing dolls from around the world Midnight magic A story full of wonder, joy and Christmas spirit! Perfect for kids, parents, and anyone who believes in the holiday magic.
Eagles fans! Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music with acclaimed EAGLES TRIBUTE, "Take It To The Limit" taking the stage at Genesis Theatre in Delta on November 21, 2026 @ 7 pm! Experience the magic as "Take It To The Limit" brings to life your favorite Eagles
One of Vancouver’s favourite handmade markets is back for the holidays. The Got Craft Holiday Market returns with two festive weekends on November 21 + 22 and November 28 + 29 at the Croatian Cultural Centre in East Vancouver, bringing together 100 Canadian makers for the holiday season. Now in
There’s more to whisky than smooth. What do you notice when you look a little closer? Join Kai Chang, DipWSET and WSET Certified Educator, for a guided exploration of whisky through grain, aroma, texture and flavour. Compare styles, share your impressions and find out what matters to your own palate.