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.
Prepare to be dazzled at Arthritis Society Canada’s annual Vancouver Arthritis Fire Ball as we present an evening of glamour and inspiration. This year’s event focus is on creating a pain-free future and empowering a healthier workforce by funding innovative research projects based in Western Canada. Highlights of the evening
Join us Sunday, June 15, 2025 for an inspiring run or hike up the Grouse Grind to support LDS’ transformative work creating bright futures for neurodivergent children and youth. Get ready for an adventure that blends fun, fitness, and giving back. Conquer the Grouse Grind—whether by foot or gondola—and celebrate
Local firefighters will hit the catwalk and try to snag coveted spots in the 39th annual Vancouver Firefighters Charities (VFC) Hall of Flame Calendar when the VFC and event sponsor Z95.3 co-host the annual Calendar Selection Party! Help turn up the heat and fan the flames for the prospective models by participating
Join us to kick off Pride Week for a night of glitz, glamour, and giving at Divas at Diva Presents: Bougie Bingo for Life! The Vancouver Friends for Life Society have partnered once again with the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver to bring you the 3rd Annual Pride Bingo at Diva! Hosted
Heart For Music is partnering with Long & McQuade to host a Percussion Instrument Drive. All donated instruments will be delivered to seniors in care homes to be used in 1-on-1 music sessions, group music therapy, and recreational activities. These instruments will enhance music programming for seniors, offering joy, connection,
The Sharing Farm is thrilled to partner with Chefs Devon Latte and Lucas Johnston for its final long table dinner of the season on September 14th. Guests will enjoy a five-course vegetarian feast celebrating the peak of the harvest, brought to life with Devon and Lucas’ playful flavours and hyper-local
Willowbrook Shopping Centre invites you to its 10th Annual Charity Shopping Night on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This one-night-only event combines festive fun with giving back, with 100 percent of ticket sales and event proceeds supporting local charities. Guests can expect exclusive shopping deals,
MakeWay, Philanthropic Foundations Canada, RBC, Vancity Community Foundation, and Vancouver Foundation Present The Walrus Talks Philanthropy in a Changing Canada Philanthropic endeavours in Canada play a vital role in bridging the gaps that social safety nets can’t. With the never-ending trade war with the US and the possibility of a
Join BC Achievement Foundation in celebrating the recipients of the 2025 Polygon Award in First Nations Art. Enjoy an evening of fine food and wine, inspiring short films sharing each awardee’s creative journey, and the award presentation honouring the creativity and cultural contributions of this year’s artists.
Join Dress for Success Vancouver, a local charity empowering women and gender-diverse individuals into good jobs, financial independence and personal success, to celebrate its community impact at its 13th annual Success Luncheon. Presented by Blueshore Financial, a division of Beem Credit Union, the Success Luncheon brings together business, philanthropic and
Join VOKRA on March 2 at the Rio Theatre for a special screening of FLOW, the Oscar‑winning animated film about a solitary cat navigating a great flood and forming unexpected bonds with other animals. The visually stunning, dialogue‑free story has been praised as “a timeless tale of survival to delight
Join the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) for the 10th Annual Herstory Fundraising Gala, an inspiring evening celebrating resilience, community, culture, and impact in support of women’s leadership and empowerment. This milestone event brings together leaders, advocates, and supporters for a memorable night of connection, live entertainment, impactful storytelling, a