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.
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The Chinatown Storytelling Centre is excited to introduce a new special exhibit, Raised in Chinatown. Produced in partnership with students from the Langara College Design Formation department, Raised in Chinatown is a special lobby exhibit at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre exploring Chinese Canadian youth culture in Vancouver from the 1910s
$10 – $12.5
The Improv Centre (TIC) on Granville Island is pleased to announce its spring show, Bring Back The ‘90s! on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm from April 21 to May 27, with a special opening night on Thursday, April 20 at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $26.50 and are available online at
$26.50
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Escape to the 1920s silent movie era at the Orpheum theatre! Vancouver Civic Theatres is thrilled to present Silent Movie Mondays, an immersive experience that screens popular silent films accompanied by dramatic music played live on the historic Wurlitzer organ – the last theatre organ in Canada still performing in
$16
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Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
LiterASIAN returns with established and emerging literary voices coming together for a month of commemoration, celebration, and conversation showcasing the resilience and growth of Asian Canadian voices in CanLit. Packed with events including book readings, writing workshops, panel discussions, and an afternoon dim sum with authors. This year’s featured authors
Free – $60
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Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
LiterASIAN returns with established and emerging literary voices coming together for a month of commemoration, celebration, and conversation showcasing the resilience and growth of Asian Canadian voices in CanLit. Packed with events including book readings, writing workshops, panel discussions, and an afternoon dim sum with authors. This year’s featured authors
Free – $60
LiterASIAN returns with established and emerging literary voices coming together for a month of commemoration, celebration, and conversation showcasing the resilience and growth of Asian Canadian voices in CanLit. Packed with events including book readings, writing workshops, panel discussions, and an afternoon dim sum with authors. This year’s featured authors
Free – $60
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4 events,
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
LiterASIAN returns with established and emerging literary voices coming together for a month of commemoration, celebration, and conversation showcasing the resilience and growth of Asian Canadian voices in CanLit. Packed with events including book readings, writing workshops, panel discussions, and an afternoon dim sum with authors. This year’s featured authors
Free – $60
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4 events,
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
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National Geographic and Vancouver Civic Theatres are connecting Vancouver audiences with renowned photographers, filmmakers and explorers with three great shows: Coral Kingdoms and Empires of Ice, with David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes (May 9) Life on the Vertical with Mark Synnott (September 12) Wild Cats of India with Sandesh Kadur
$45.50
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4 events,
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
LiterASIAN returns with established and emerging literary voices coming together for a month of commemoration, celebration, and conversation showcasing the resilience and growth of Asian Canadian voices in CanLit. Packed with events including book readings, writing workshops, panel discussions, and an afternoon dim sum with authors. This year’s featured authors
Free – $60
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Get ready for RED CARPET RAVE in one of the most unique places of Vancouver, Stanley Park Pavilion. This special edition of Metaphor is to raise awareness of the captivity of the oldest killer whale Tokitae, who spent decades performing at the Miami Seaquarium. WHITE DUNGEON STAGE KUVOKA (Second State,
$22.63
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Karen's Diner is on tour, taking the world by storm! Clearly, we're popular with over 14 locations across Australia, the UK and the USA, so we are popping up for a short time only in your city! If you've got a mate who's a bit up their own ass, you
$55.00
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
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Celebrate mom, grandma or the mother figure in your life this Mother’s Day at Metropolis at Metrotown! Starting April 16, and running through May 14, 2023, BC’s largest shopping centre transforms into an ode to mothers everywhere complete with shopping incentives, atmospheric décor, photo opportunities, and more. Shoppers who spend
Free
LiterASIAN returns with established and emerging literary voices coming together for a month of commemoration, celebration, and conversation showcasing the resilience and growth of Asian Canadian voices in CanLit. Packed with events including book readings, writing workshops, panel discussions, and an afternoon dim sum with authors. This year’s featured authors
Free – $60
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8 events,
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
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A Spring Breeze gently flows through the blossoms at the Vancouver Chinese Garden where we will be celebrating Asian Heritage Month in a concert of beginnings and resurgence. With the new season, brings new life and innovative music. We will be premiering music for the Chinese flute (dizi) by Yong
$15 – $25
LiterASIAN returns with established and emerging literary voices coming together for a month of commemoration, celebration, and conversation showcasing the resilience and growth of Asian Canadian voices in CanLit. Packed with events including book readings, writing workshops, panel discussions, and an afternoon dim sum with authors. This year’s featured authors
Free – $60
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Mount Pleasant’s Spring Splash is a week-long event bringing together local B.C. wineries and our business area’s vast array of restaurants, all the while kicking off patio season! The week-long event will take place from Monday, May 15 to Sunday, May 21, 2023, at various locations along Broadway, Main St. |
5 events,
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
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7 events,
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
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ConnecTra Society's flagship event, the Abilities Expo, brings together exhibitors, vendors, resources, guest speakers, and more to enrich the well-being and connectedness of the disability community. Date: May 18, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC Come connect and create adventures with your
Free
LiterASIAN returns with established and emerging literary voices coming together for a month of commemoration, celebration, and conversation showcasing the resilience and growth of Asian Canadian voices in CanLit. Packed with events including book readings, writing workshops, panel discussions, and an afternoon dim sum with authors. This year’s featured authors
Free – $60
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The Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair officially returns to the Cloverdale Fairgrounds from May 19 to 22, 2023. After a three-year hiatus, the Rodeo and Country Fair will be in full swing with live entertainment, food trucks, Midway rides & games and featured attractions for the whole family. |
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Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
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7 events,
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
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"Dazzling virtuosic technique, nimble bowing, eloquent vibrato" (Winnipeg Free Press) Well known for his soulful artistry and luscious tone, cellist Colin Carr has appeared throughout the world as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artists, and teacher. His impeccable skills won him numbers awards including the First Prize in the Naumburg
$20 – $38
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3 events,
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
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We are bringing ScotlandShop to Vancouver this May. Our Pop-Up Store and measuring service will be available on May 24 & 25 at the Scottish Cultural Centre. You can book an appointment to be measured using our online system. We also offer a Tartan Consultation service if you would like |
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The Firehall closes its 2022-23 season with the world premiere of rice & beans theatre’s Happy Valley from Thursday, May 25 to Sunday, June 4. Conceived and performed by Sydney Risk Award-winning playwright Derek Chan 陳嘉昊, Happy Valley is a solo, interdisciplinary performance. Through text, song, multimedia and music, Happy
$25
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
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4 events,
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
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4 events,
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
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The Vancouver Chamber Music Society presents Canada's distinguished Jane Coop and a string quartet made up of the Seattle Symphony's finest musicians on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM at the Anvil Theatre. The Seattle Symphony is one of the most reputable symphonies in North America, attracting the continent’s
$20 – $38
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TechExit Vancouver aims to connect business leaders and entrepreneurs with the resources and knowledge needed to prepare for long-term growth. Being the only conference of its kind in Canada, the event provides a one-stop shop for anyone looking to learn about mergers and acquisitions, as well as network with like-minded
$799
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
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3 events,
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
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3 events,
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
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3 events,
Introducing Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours' latest experience, The Monumental Scandals Tour. Explore downtown Vancouver’s most famous heritage buildings as you discover the scandals that hide behind their walls. 10 a.m. Tues, Thurs, Sat, & Sun. Tickets $29/$32. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book your tickets!
$29 – $32
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