The Chinatown Cocktail Showdown is a vibrant event that brings together some of Chinatown’s top bars and restaurants for a friendly competition, showcasing their extraordinary mixology excellence. We’re proud that our iconic neighbourhood boasts one of the city’s highest concentrations of Michelin-starred establishments and acclaimed culinary talent. Taking place alongside
The 2025 LiterASIAN Festival arrives with the theme of "Origins," an exploration of heritage and resilience that reflects two significant milestones: the 30th anniversary of the Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop (ACWW) and the recent centennial of the Chinese Exclusion Act. This year’s theme is particularly poignant as it connects ACWW’s
Dicky's Dumps is back with another one-day Snack Bar pop-up in Chinatown! Join us August 16th from 11am-6pm at Say Hey Cafe & Deli (156 East Pender) for a day of incredible eats, perfectly paired wines, and good vibes. Last year's snack bar takeover was just the beginning – this
Light Up Chinatown! returns this year with an exciting lineup of food, entertainment, and cultural activities to celebrate the vibrancy of Vancouver’s Chinatown. Presented by RBC, Light Up Chinatown! is a free two-day festival that features live entertainment. There will also be a dedicated kids' zone, cultural performances, interactive activities
In this Family Saturdays workshop, you’ll build and decorate your very own bamboo candle lantern, a gorgeous craft that’s as fun to make as it is to display. Lanterns have long been a symbol of celebration and community in Chinatown, and now you can bring one home with your own
The 3rd Annual Chinatown Cocktail Showdown is back! Sponsored by Suntory Global Spirits. The event brings together eight of Chinatown’s iconic bars and restaurants for Lunar New Year-inspired cocktails. Sip original tasting pours from North America’s top bars - Bagheera, Bao Bei, Chickadee, Fiorino, Keefer Bar, Kissa Tanto, Laowai, Meo.
The Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver is welcoming the Year of the Horse with a two-day Lunar New Year celebration packed with hands-on workshops, live audio theatre, curator tours, and family-friendly activities. The festivities run February 21 and 22 at the museum’s home in the historic Wing Sang Building in
Join us for a presentation of Sophie Lui’s video, "Chinatown Stories of Perseverance and Pride", an exploration of some of the history that shaped the community - and a look at the future through the eyes of those who love the neighbourhood. The future of Vancouver’s Chinatown has been the
Step into the world of Roger Lee’s Yixing teapots and discover the shapes, symbolism, and artistry within his remarkable collection. Join a short, family-friendly tour of Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee and discover the beauty and cultural significance behind these exquisite teapots. Pair your teapot tour with a special craft and
On its fifth anniversary, the Chinatown Storytelling Centre is expanding, and we want you to be the first through the door. This 4,000-square-foot immersive experience brings Vancouver’s Chinatown to life—where the past speaks, and the future listens. Building on the Centre’s main floor exhibits, the Learning Lab highlights Chinatown’s vibrant
The LiterASIAN Festival returns for its 14th annual edition with “Re-Generation,” a timely exploration of how Asian Canadian writers are reshaping literary culture today. Running from May 22 to September 29, 2026, across Vancouver, Toronto, and Ottawa, the festival brings together leading and emerging voices for a national celebration of
For a limited time only, the infamous Sins of the City Walking Tours are back at the Vancouver Police Museum & Archives! Are you ready for our featured tour, Vice, Dice, and Opium Pipes?!? Slip down the historic, shadow-soaked streets of Gastown and Chinatown on a gripping 90-minute walking tour.