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.
For over 60 years, The Vancouver International Boat Show has been an annual gathering for the boating community and the 2026 show brings a refreshed layout, improved visitor experience and full lineup of manufacturers and premium boat categories- taking this tradition to new shores. Offering Western Canada’s largest sale for
Under the new Artistic Directorship of Christopher Stowell, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet returns to the stage in Vancouver with its iconic production of Nutcracker. Founded in 1939, the RWB is one of North America’s most historic dance companies, known for developing some of the world’s most talented classical ballet dancers
For two and a half weeks across Vancouver, PuSh Festival invites audiences to discover creative theatrical works by local and Canadian artists alongside international collaborators and Indigenous creators. For more than two decades, PuSh has been the city’s midwinter anchor—a place where live art is celebrated, where risk is rewarded,
Indulge in a vibrant evening of live flamenco music and dance, paired with Spanish tapas and your favourite beverage. This season, our tablao proudly showcases three extraordinary additions to our lineup: artists new to our stage but celebrated in the flamenco world, each with decades of commanding experience. Experience flamenco
Super Weekend is a monthly program geared toward families. There are lots of activities that explore different features of the Fraser River, from its booming industry to its diverse ecosystem! The Fraser Canyon is known for having some of the strongest winds along the Fraser River, with the windiest periods
One More Life Gallery Presents: Meet the Illustrator, featuring the talented artist and illustrator Dawn Lo. Join us for our next free-to-attend Meet the Illustrator series, featuring illustrator Dawn Lo. This event invites audiences of all ages to experience how art and storytelling come together through picture book illustration, whether
Every fake town needs a public forum. This is ours. Mungston is in disarray. The communal bulletin board is overflowing and Assistant Mayor Riley Hardwick is tasked with hosting a town hall to work through a growing pile of flyers, official notices, and local propaganda. Comedians are asked to advocate
Curious about the world beneath you? Bring the whole family to Discovery Day, hosted by the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME), on Sunday, January 25, 2026 from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Vancouver Convention Centre East. Explore BC’s fascinating world of minerals and mining with interactive, hands-on exhibits
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents the world premiere of NDN Giver, from September 17, 2025 – January 25, 2026. Curated by the gallery’s Assistant Curator, member of the Tsiits Git’anee clan, and passionate Haida Nation scholar Amelia Rea in her solo curatorial debut, the exhibition examines reciprocity,
The BC Blueberry Council is pleased to invite blueberry growers to an in-person Growers Day focused on connection, conversation, and industry engagement. This session is designed as a relaxed and open forum where growers can come together, share perspectives, and engage directly with the Council and fellow growers.
Join us for a special immersive evening as we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse. Expect a beautifully curated atmosphere where light, sound, and art come together in a way that feels both intimate and unforgettable. The Canvas of Light & Sound is an experience for those who love
Join a hands-on beading workshop with Métis/Swampy Cree/Ojibwe artist Pam Nowell! In this 3-hour session, Pam will guide you through beading techniques as you create your own piece. You’ll bead a project of your choice, either a striking strawberry or a delightful mushroom. All materials and tools are provided. Pre-registration