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SUMMARY:Family Discovery: Spooky Stories at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us ahead of Halloween for a special spooky guided tour of Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form\, led by Education and Public Programs Manager Rosalie Gunawan. Discover the comic artists across Asia who bring the supernatural to life\, and explore how mystical beasts\, legendary creatures\, and folklore ghosts are woven into stories and visual art. \nLet your imagination take center stage with a drop-in shadow puppet craft. Create a mythical character inspired by the exhibition\, bring it to life on our shadow puppet stage\, and use it to tell your own spooky story!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/family-discovery-spooky-stories-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Chinese Canadian Museum\, 51 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, V6A 1S9
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chinese Canadian Museum":MAILTO:vina.su@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261007T193000
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SUMMARY:The Evolution of Asian Comics with Curator Paul Gravett
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opening talk on Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form with curator Paul Gravett. \nExplore the diversity of comics in Asia by delving behind the scenes of Asian Comics. In this talk\, comics historian\, journalist\, and guest curator Paul Gravett will present an overview of the evolution of Asian comics from their early graphic traditions to contemporary digital innovations in the art form. Through some of the 400+ key works featured in the exhibition and their creators\, this talk will highlight the rich\, interconnected histories and global influence of Asian comics. \nTickets include full access to Asian Comics and all other exhibitions on view at the Chinese Canadian Museum before the talk.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-evolution-of-asian-comics-with-curator-paul-gravett/
LOCATION:Chinese Canadian Museum\, 51 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, V6A 1S9
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chinese Canadian Museum":MAILTO:vina.su@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260927T170000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Autumn Festival at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a weekend of family-friendly activities at the museum! This cherished Chinese holiday brings families together to share meals\, enjoy mooncakes\, light lanterns\, and admire the full moon. Discover its traditions through storytelling\, crafts\, and food. \nOn Saturday\, enjoy Mid-Autumn storytimes by Five Blessings Collective with performances in English and Cantonese of The Legend of the Whooshhh. \nJoin Chef Christopher Leow on Sunday for a family-friendly mooncake workshop and learn to make mango sticky rice and blueberry chocolate snowy mooncakes. \nDrop in all weekend to sample mooncakes\, craft a mooncake out of playdough clay\, and make a Chinese knot to decorate your own Mid-Autumn Festival lantern at home! \nThese events will be conducted in English and Cantonese.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/mid-autumn-festival-at-the-museum/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Chinese Canadian Museum\, 51 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, V6A 1S9
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chinese Canadian Museum":MAILTO:vina.su@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260723T235937Z
CREATED:20260723T235937Z
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SUMMARY:Party of 5 S3 | Wine & Skewer Event
DESCRIPTION:Now in its third season\, we’re firing up the binchotan for another round of PARTY OF 5. Five chefs! Five signature skewers! One unforgettable evening of great food\, thoughtfully paired wine\, good tunes\, and great vibes! Each ticket includes all five skewers + two glasses of wine (or n/a option)\, with additional wine available for purchase. Gather your friends and join us for one of our favourite nights of the summer. \nParticipating chefs and restaurants:  \n• Mark Singson (FAM Inc)\n• Lina Caschetto (Say Hey Cafe & Deli\, Touski)\n• Pearl Lam and Dickson Li (Dicky’s Dumps)\n• Brockton Lane (Bar Fino)\n• Billy Nguyen (Rabbit Rabbit)
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/party-of-5-s3-wine-skewer-event/
LOCATION:Touski\, 156 East Pender St\, Vancouver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260722T233132Z
CREATED:20260722T233132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T233132Z
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SUMMARY:Party of 5 Season 3 | A Wine & Skewer Event
DESCRIPTION:We’re firing up the binchotan for another season of PARTY OF 5. Five chefs! Five signature skewers! One unforgettable evening of great food\, thoughtfully paired wine\, good tunes\, and great vibes!\n\nEach ticket includes all five skewers + two 5 oz glasses of wine\, with additional wine available for purchase. Gather your friends and join us for one of our favourite nights of the summer.\n\nRain or shine\, we will be grilling! Pull up a milk crate and stay awhile.A selection of non-alcoholic options will be available instead of wine for those who don’t drink!Sorry\, dietary restrictions for this event are politely declined.\n\nLimited tickets per service (3 time slots) – get your tickets now!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/party-of-5-season-3-a-wine-skewer-event/
LOCATION:Say Hey Cafe & Deli\, 156 East Pender Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1T3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260716T164411Z
CREATED:20260716T164411Z
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SUMMARY:Same Same But Different Snack Bar
DESCRIPTION:Light Up Chinatown is back\, and so are we! \nOn Sat\, Aug 8\, Same Same But Different Snack Bar returns\, and this year\, it’s a three-way crossover with Dicky’s Dumps\, Say Hey Cafe & Deli\, and Touski joining forces. \nOn the mashup menu: \nMeatball Dumplings: Say Hey’s signature meatball recipe wrapped into Dicky’s Dumps’s signature dumplings\, smothered in San Marzano tomato sauce\, confit garlic mayo\, pickled serranos\, chili garlic oil\, and all the parm! \nThe Dumpling Glizzy: Dicky’s Dumps Chicken & Ginger filling made into a sausage\, grilled\, stuffed in a lil bun\, dressed in lots of yumminess still being perfected :) \nSmashed Cucumber Salad \nCold beer & refreshing drinks to keep ya cool \nMore menu surprises TBD\, pull up and find out!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/same-same-but-different-snack-bar-2/
LOCATION:Say Hey Cafe & Deli\, 156 East Pender Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1T3
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dicky's Dumps":MAILTO:dickysdumps@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T003542Z
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SUMMARY:Sins Of The City Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION:For a limited time only\, the infamous Sins of the City Walking Tours are back at the Vancouver Police Museum & Archives! \nAre you ready for our featured tour\, Vice\, Dice\, and Opium Pipes?!? \nSlip down the historic\, shadow-soaked streets of Gastown and Chinatown on a gripping 90-minute walking tour. You won’t just hear history\, you’ll trace the exact footsteps of the ruthless gangsters\, corrupt politicians\, and sharp detectives who built this city from the pavement up. \nHere is what you need to know:\n– Limited Summer Run: June through July only!\n– 90-Minute Guided Tour: Exploring the secrets of Gastown & Chinatown.\n– Bonus Perk: Your ticket includes full admission to the museum!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/sins-of-the-city-walking-tours-2/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Vancouver Police Museum & Archives\, 240 East Cordova street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1L3
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Police Museum and Archives":MAILTO:info@vancouverpolicemuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260628T190000
DTSTAMP:20260506T013136Z
CREATED:20260506T013116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T013136Z
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SUMMARY:LiterASIAN 2026: Re-Generation
DESCRIPTION: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 storytelling\, community\, and creative exchange.\nWidely recognized as Canada’s premier festival dedicated to Asian Canadian literature\,  LiterASIAN 2026 spotlights a new generation of writers who are reimagining inherited  narratives and pushing the boundaries of form\, voice\, and identity. \nThis year’s lineup features Jinwoo Park (Oxford Soju Club)\, Evelyn Lau (Parade of Storms)\,  Yasuko Thanh (To the Bridge)\, Larry Grant and Scott Steedman (Reconciling)\, Kagan Goh  (Surviving Samsara)\, Steffi Tad-y (Notes from the Ward)\, Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho (Astronaut  Children of Dunbar Street)\, Keiko Honda (Hidden Flowers)\, Jack Wang (The Riveter)\, Jane  Hur (Adoration)\, Farzana Doctor (The Beauty of Us)\, Leslie Shimotakahara (The  Breakwater)\, and Chuqiao Yang (The Last to the Party). \nAdditional speakers include Jessica Gin-Jade Chan (former Ricepaper Editor-in-Chief)\,  Bonnie Quan Symons (poet and chapbook author)\, and Taslim Jaffer (editor\, writer\, and  professor at the University of King’s College MFA program). \nFestival programming includes feature author readings\, panel discussions\, and workshops.  Events will take place at leading cultural and literary venues across Vancouver\, including\nthe Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, the Chinese Cultural Centre Museum\, Centre A:  Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art\, the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian  Library at the University of Toronto\, and Perfect Books Ottawa. \n“Fifty years after Inalienable Rice\, the first anthology of Asian Canadian writing\, we are  witnessing a renewal\,” said Festival Director Allan Cho. “LiterASIAN 2026 brings together  writers who are not only reflecting on cultural inheritance\, but actively transforming it.” \nHighlights include:\n● Literary Walking Tour — A guided exploration of Vancouver’s Chinatown through  history and literature with filmmaker and photographer Larry Chin\n● Emerging Writers Showcase — Featuring new voices from the Jim Wong-Chu  Emerging Writers’ Award\n● Writing Workshop — Exploring expressive writing as a practice for reflection and  healing\n● Chapbook-Making Class — A hands-on introduction to editing\, sequencing\, and  design for a cohesive\, self-published work\n● ACWW Community Builders Award — Honouring leadership in advancing racial  equity in Asian Canadian communities\n● Live Drafting Session — An intimate\, behind-the-scenes look at writers developing  new work in real time \nLiterASIAN 2026: Re-Generation is presented by the Asian Canadian Writers’ Workshop  (ACWW)\, with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts\, ACCESS Copyright  Foundation\, the Department of Canadian Heritage\, the City of Vancouver\, and community  partners. \nFor tickets and full program details\, please visit www.literasian.com.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/literasian-2026-re-generation/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:555 Columbia St\, 555 Columbia Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 3X3
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop":MAILTO:info@literasian.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T163000
DTSTAMP:20260512T143952Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Celebration: The Learning Lab at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre
DESCRIPTION:On its fifth anniversary\, the Chinatown Storytelling Centre is expanding\, and we want you to be the first through the door. \nThis 4\,000-square-foot immersive experience brings Vancouver’s Chinatown to life—where the past speaks\, and the future listens. \nBuilding on the Centre’s main floor exhibits\, the Learning Lab highlights Chinatown’s vibrant heyday from the 1950s to the 1970s. Through immersive storytelling\, it reveals how a thriving community built institutions\, businesses\, and a rich cultural world against significant odds. \nStep into a stunning Chinatown streetscape and experience the energy of restaurants and nightclubs\, herbal shops and general stores\, newspaper publishers\, and community organizations that shaped everyday life. \nTimed tours are available every 30 minutes. Light refreshments included.Reserve in advance\, or join us on the day (subject to availability).
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/opening-celebration-the-learning-lab-at-the-chinatown-storytelling-centre/
LOCATION:Chinatown Storytelling Centre – 168 E Pender St.\, 168 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, BC V6A 1T5\, Vancouver\, V6A 1T5
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175517Z
CREATED:20260421T175517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T175517Z
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SUMMARY:Family Discovery: Roger Lee’s Teapot Crafts
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPair your teapot tour with a special craft and tea session. Drop in to create a teapot-inspired greeting card—just in time for Mother’s Day\, while enjoying Chinese tea. Design a Yixing teapot pop-up card for your mother\, 婆婆\, 嫲嫲\, or another cherished mother figure\, complete with a Polaroid self-portrait! \nDon’t miss this final opportunity to experience both Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee and Montréal Chinois: The Lost Decades / Les décennies perdues: Photography 1945–1960s before the exhibitions’ last day on Sunday\, May 10th. \nEvent Details:\nDate: Saturday\, May 9\, 2026 \nLocation: Chinese Canadian Museum (51 E Pender St.) \nTime & Schedule:\n11 A.M. to 3 P.M. – drop-in crafts\n12:30 P.M. – kid-friendly tour of Collector’s Corner: Roger Lee\n1 P.M. – Dream Factory curator tour (English)\n3 P.M. – Dream Factory curator tour (Mandarin) \nCost: Museum admission required. Activity is free.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/family-discovery-roger-lees-teapot-crafts/
LOCATION:Chinese Canadian Museum\, 51 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, V6A 1S9
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chinese Canadian Museum":MAILTO:vina.su@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T191025Z
CREATED:20260423T191025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T191025Z
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SUMMARY:Sophie Lui: Chinatown Stories of Perseverance and Pride
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe future of Vancouver’s Chinatown has been the subject of a lot of debate in recent years\, especially in the wake of the pandemic. But beyond the headlines\, Chinatown is also a place where real people live\, work and play and where history isn’t confined to a museum. Chinatown has been a refuge\, and the community has consistently pushed back against racist policies and even outright violence. \nToday\, it faces drug use and homelessness\, development and displacement – and the fear of being forgotten. \nJoin us for an honest conversation about the challenges Chinatown faces today and the future we can shape together. \nA moderated conversation with Sophie Lui\, Andy Yan\, Doris Chow\, and Henry Tsang to follow.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/sophie-lui-chinatown-stories-of-perseverance-and-pride/
LOCATION:Chinatown Storytelling Centre – 168 E Pender St.\, 168 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, BC V6A 1T5\, Vancouver\, V6A 1T5
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ORGANIZER;CN="Talk Shop Media":MAILTO:hannahmonks@talkshopmedia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260211T031627Z
CREATED:20260211T031619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T031627Z
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SUMMARY:Year of the Horse at the Chinese Canadian Museum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe festivities run February 21 and 22 at the museum’s home in the historic Wing Sang Building in Chinatown\, offering a cultural experience that blends tradition\, storytelling\, and community. Guests of all ages can drop in\, participate\, and learn more about Chinese Canadian heritage through food\, crafts\, and performance.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/year-of-the-horse-at-the-chinese-canadian-museum/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Chinese Canadian Museum\, 51 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, V6A 1S9
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chinese Canadian Museum":MAILTO:vina.su@chinesecanadianmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260206T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260109T005815Z
CREATED:20260109T005815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T005815Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Cocktail Showdown
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Annual Chinatown Cocktail Showdown is back! \nSponsored 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. Discover fresh flavour pairings and celebrate the neighbourhood’s exceptional cocktail and culinary talent. Cast your vote for the crowd’s favourite\, and get ready for the judge’s surprise pick. \nBars: Bao Bei; Kissa Tanto; Chickadee; Fiorino; Bagheera; Laowai; Meo\nJudges: Kaitlyn Stewart; Charlene Rooke; Fred Lee; Lee Man; Viranlly Liemena
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/chinatown-cocktail-showdown-2/
LOCATION:Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, 168 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1T3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250920T130000
DTSTAMP:20250906T001232Z
CREATED:20250906T001232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T001232Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Your Own Bamboo Candle Lantern
DESCRIPTION: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 creative touch.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/craft-your-own-bamboo-candle-lantern/
LOCATION:Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, 168 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1T3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250816T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250817T180000
DTSTAMP:20250724T184813Z
CREATED:20250724T184813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T184813Z
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SUMMARY:Light Up Chinatown!
DESCRIPTION: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 for all ages\, and specialty programming at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre. Visitors can enjoy traditional lion dances\, martial arts demonstrations\, walking tours and music performances throughout the festival. The festival is fully licensed\, allowing people 19+ with valid ID to enjoy beer\, wine\, and spirits inside the festival grounds. The festival will also bring back the Passport Program\, encouraging visitors to explore Chinatown businesses and offering opportunities to win big prizes. \nAttendees can indulge in mouthwatering dishes from Hawkers Lane food stalls from around Chinatown\, featuring vendors like Torafuku\, Potluck Hawker\, and Golden Smell Mee\, alongside collaborations such as Holy Duck with Ember Hong Kong BBQ and DD Mau with Pacific Reach and Mama in the Kitchen. Treats from Lee’s Donuts\, Hype Chocolate\, and the Light Up Chinatown! Bar and Slushie Station add to the culinary delight\, while exclusive neighbourhood collaborations\, including Kam Wai’s special Bao and Chinatown BBQ’s roast soy chicken croissant\, highlight local flavours. \nBeyond the food\, live entertainment will feature traditional Chinese opera and dance performances\, as well as contemporary sets from artists like Marie Hui and The Phonix Band\, attracting a young and fun lineup. Families can also enjoy a dedicated Kids Zone with interactive activities from cultural organizations. \nSafety continues to be a top priority for the festival. The Vancouver Police Department is providing additional foot patrol officers around the neighbourhood\, and there will be increased security measures in and around the festival grounds.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/light-up-chinatown/
LOCATION:Chinatown\, 500-block Columbia St. between East Pender and Keefer Street & neighbouring streets\, Vancouver\, V6A 1T6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250806T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250806T170000
DTSTAMP:20250807T035301Z
CREATED:20250807T035301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T035301Z
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SUMMARY:Same Same But Different Snack Bar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLast year’s snack bar takeover was just the beginning – this year we’re going BIGGER and better with our friends! We’ve teamed up with the talented folks from Say Hey and This is Wine School for this one. Think elevated street snacks paired with fun\, accessible wines that hit just right. \nWe’re popping up right during the Light Up Chinatown! festival\, so the whole neighbourhood will be buzzing with activations\, food specials\, and programming all day long. Make it a full Chinatown adventure!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/same-same-but-different-snack-bar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250629T160000
DTSTAMP:20250507T002936Z
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SUMMARY:LiterASIAN 2025: Origins
DESCRIPTION: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 decades-long commitment to amplifying Asian Canadian voices with a critical period in history\, when the voices and presence of Chinese Canadians were institutionally silenced. Through this fusion of past and present\, the festival will encourage a renewed appreciation of identity\, cultural preservation\, and creative empowerment in today’s Asian Canadian literary scene. \nThe ACWW’s 30th anniversary serves as a reflection of its journey from a small but passionate collective of writers into a leading organization that advocates for Asian Canadian literature. To honour this legacy\, LiterASIAN 2025 will feature retrospectives and discussions that explore the evolution of Asian Canadian literature over the past three decades\, tracing how community-led efforts have influenced broader Canadian literary landscapes. \nThe theme of “Origins” takes on an even deeper meaning in light of the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act\, which banned most Chinese immigration to Canada from 1923 to 1947 and had lasting repercussions on Chinese Canadian communities. Through panels\, exhibits\, and creative performances\, LiterASIAN revisits the stories of those affected by the Exclusion Act\, showcasing how this dark chapter of exclusion has shaped—and\, in many ways\, strengthened—the determination of later generations to claim their rightful place within Canadian society and culture. \nThis year’s featured authors include award-winning writer and curator Catherine Clement (Paper Trail)\, Rachel Phan (Restaurant Kid)\, Eddy Boudel Tan (The Tiger and the Cosmonaut)\, and JF Garrard (Ghost Bride of Gum San)\, Wayne Ng (Johnny Delivers)\, Leanne Toshiko Simpson (Never Been Better)\, and Mai Nguyen (Sunshine Nails). Festival events include panel discussions\, author talks\, writing workshops\, and book launches\, including Ricepaper’s new anthology Infusion\, featuring new and emerging writers. \nLiterASIAN will take place in Toronto and Vancouver\, where stories of origins\, geography\, and journeys intertwine. Events will be held at the Chinese Canadian Museum\, the Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, Centre A (Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art)\, the UBC Learning Exchange\, and the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library on the University of Toronto’s downtown campus. \nTickets go on sale May 1\, 2025 and are available for purchase online at http://literasian.com
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/literasian-2025-origins/
LOCATION:Chinese Canadian Museum\, 51 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, V6A 1S9
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop":MAILTO:info@literasian.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250131T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250131T203000
DTSTAMP:20241211T195518Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Cocktail Showdown
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTaking place alongside Dine Out Vancouver – a major culinary event – the second annual Chinatown Cocktail Showdown is an amazing opportunity to experience Chinatown’s dynamic bar scene. \nHosted by the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation\, this event will feature eight of Chinatown’s best bars and restaurants\, each crafting a signature Lunar New Year-inspired cocktail accompanied by small bites from Chinatown eateries throughout the evening. Guests will be given a scorecard to rank their top three cocktails\, as will a panel of 5 senior figures in the community. At the end of the evening\, two awards will be presented: People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice. \nThe event goes beyond cocktails\, it’s a celebration of Chinatown’s vibrant small business community. Our goal is to welcome visitors to Chinatown\, support local businesses and spotlight the incredible talent within Chinatown’s nightlife while raising funds for the Foundation. By partnering with businesses\, organizations and supporters in and out of Chinatown\, the Chinatown Cocktail Showdown! is a toast to our community’s culture\, creativity\, and resilience.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/chinatown-cocktail-showdown/
LOCATION:Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, 168 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1T3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250126T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250126T143000
DTSTAMP:20250107T192949Z
CREATED:20250107T192949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T192949Z
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SUMMARY:Gung Haggis Fat Choy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this cosmic countdown to start your year! Enjoy an afternoon of intercultural fusion at Gung Haggis 2025 with food\, music\, readings\, and scotch! \nThis year’s schedule of events include:\n– A menu with the now world-renowned haggis wonton\n– More readings\, more music\, and more fun! \nAbout Gung Haggis:\nIt was 1998\, and as the Chinese Lunar New Year fell only two days away from Robbie Burns Day\, which is always January 25\, Todd decided to celebrate the Scottish Bard’s birthday along with the Lunar New Year. “Gung Haggis Fat Choy!” said Wong\, “I can celebrate two cultures simultaneously.” Thus\, the Vancouver cultural premiere was born\, and culinary and media personalities have come to celebrate this cultural mashup that features deep-fried haggis wontons\, haggis dim sum\, and haggis lettuce wrap with a glass of scotch each year. \nGung Haggis Fat Choy started twenty years later\, it serves dinner at the biggest Chinese Restaurant in North America and has spun off a CBC television performance special and the SFU Gung Haggis Fat Choy Canadian Games as a small fundraiser of 16 people in 1998 in a crowded living room. Twenty years later\, it serves dinner at the biggest Chinese Restaurant in North America. It has spun off a CBC television performance special\, and the SFU Gung Haggis Fat Choy Canadian Games. \nFor more information\, visit https://www.gunghaggis.com/. \nFood Menu:\n– A selection of dim sum\n– Including our deep-fried haggis wonton dumplings\n– Traditional Scottish-Cdn haggis served with traditional Chinese-Canadian lettuce wrap\n– Chinese chicken wings\n– Chow Mein/Long Life Noodles\n– Dessert \nTickets are available for individual purchase or a table of ten people.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/gung-haggis-fat-choy/
LOCATION:Floata Seafood Restaurant\, 180 Keefer St #400\, Vancouver\, V6A 4E9
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gung Haggis Fat Choy":MAILTO:gunghaggis@yahoo.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240824T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240824T180000
DTSTAMP:20240822T154721Z
CREATED:20240822T154721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T154721Z
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SUMMARY:Dicky's Dumps Snack Bar | One-Day Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-day takeover of Say Hey Cafe & Deli\, on Saturday\, August 24th\, during Light Up Chinatown!\n\nWe’ll be turning the cafe into our version of a Hong Kong-style snack shop\, serving our dumplings\, street snacks (think rice rolls! siu mai! fish balls!)\, SPAM musubi\, ice-cold refreshing drinks (adult ones\, too)\, and more.\n\nThere will be tons of fun programming and special collabs happening for Light Up\, so it’ll be a great day for a shop & eats crawl. Come on in for a sitdown and snack break!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/dickys-dumps-snack-bar-one-day-pop-up/
LOCATION:Say Hey Cafe & Deli\, 156 East Pender Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1T3
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTSTAMP:20240531T200654Z
CREATED:20240531T200654Z
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SUMMARY:Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival
DESCRIPTION:Summer starts on False Creek; the biggest race on the continent\, Vancouver’s first public drone show (Saturday 9:30pm)\, and the city’s biggest range of activities kicks start the first weekend of summer. Don’t miss: 200+ teams racing every 10 minutes on the water; the TD Main Stage featuring Hey Ocean! and Manila Grey; the biggest outdoor licensed patio and 25+ food trucks; a new Concord Community Zone with family friendly activities and RESP prizing; and Chinese\, Indigenous\, and Pride Pavilions.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/concord-pacific-dragon-boat-festival/
LOCATION:Concord Pacific Place\, 88 Pacific Blvd\, Vancouver\, V6Z 2R6
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dragon Boat BC":MAILTO:info@dragonboatbc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240507T210000
DTSTAMP:20240424T232743Z
CREATED:20240424T232743Z
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SUMMARY:Café Daughter Community Screening with Filmmaker Shelley Niro and Guest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of Café Daughter\, followed by a conversation with director Shelley Niro and a special guest. \nAbout the Film \nTrailblazing Kanien’kehaka (Mohawk) filmmaker and artist Shelley Niro (The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw)\, whose international retrospective exhibition Shelley Niro: 500 Year Itch is currently touring\, directed and co-produced the film\, which she adapted from Kenneth T. Williams’ play of the same name. \nCafé Daughter features an all-star cast\, including Violah Beauvais (Beans)\, Star Slade (Diggstown)\, Tom Lim (Ditched)\, Sera-Lys McArthur (Broken Angel)\, and Billy Merasty (Frontier)\, as a family facing extreme obstacles with love and strength. \nFrom the Director’s Statement \n“Café Daughter is an inspiring story of an Indigenous Chinese girl who succeeds against all the unfair obstacles in front of her\, in a world that doesn’t see her power. This is a story that is not often told and one that we don’t see enough on screen. It comes from a time in Canada when people from minority groups were seen as inferior\, and when segregation and hate crimes were rampant. \nThe story of survival and what a mother does to protect her children is close to my heart. The issues that were depicted still happen in today’s world. Racism and exclusion are a part of Canadian society.” \nStory (Synopsis) \nCafé Daughter follows Yvette Wong\, a young Chinese-Cree girl determined to find her place in a small Saskatchewan community in the 1960s. In an effort to protect her children from discrimination\, Yvette’s mother Katherine\, a residential school survivor\, has charged her with a secret—to never reveal that she is part Cree. Through tragedy\, loss and insurmountable obstacles\, Yvette finds her way back to her roots; in the reclamation of her identity she makes her way towards her destiny of becoming a doctor and healer. \nDoors: 6pm\nScreening: 6:30pm\nQ&A: 8:15pm \nAll are welcome to this screening. Thank you to the Community Projects (CCID 202/302) course and supporters at Emily Carr University for making this screening possible. \nLearn more: https://cafedaughter.com/
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/cafe-daughter-community-screening-with-filmmaker-shelley-niro-and-guest/
LOCATION:520 East 1st Avenue Vancouver\, BC V5T 1A7\, 520 East 1st Avenue\, Vancouver\, V5T 1A7\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stories First":MAILTO:amy@storiesfirst.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240505T150000
DTSTAMP:20240424T231653Z
CREATED:20240424T231653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T231653Z
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SUMMARY:LiterASIAN 2024: (Re)Dress
DESCRIPTION: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. With this year’s theme of re(dress) 2024\, the festival will include book readings\, writing workshops\, panel discussions\, and an afternoon dimsum with the authors. Full events schedule available online. \nThis year’s featured authors include trailblazing Canadian writer Joy Kogawa (From the Lost and Found Department); politician-turned-author Ujjal Dosanjh (The Past is Never Dead); bestselling author Lindsay Wong (Tell Me Pleasant Things about Immortality); community worker and mentor Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio (Reuniting with Strangers); author and artist Keiko Honda (Accidental Blooms); and scholar and community researcher Angie Wong (Laughing Back at Empire). \n“As one of Canada’s longest-running writers’ festivals\, LiterASIAN Festival continues to spotlight Pan-Asian literary voices that have enriched Canadian literary culture\,” says Festival Director Allan Cho. “This year’s festival is dedicated to our Ada Con\, a founding director of the Asian Canadian Writers’ Workshop (ACWW)\, who devoted her life to the love of community\, literature\, and writing.” \nLiterASIAN will take place in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown on the unceded Coast Salish Territories of the Musqueam\, Tsleil Waututh\, and Squamish people. Events will be held at the Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall\, Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, Centre A International Art Gallery\, and Floata Seafood Restaurant. \nIn collaboration with Word Vancouver Literary Festival\, LiterASIAN will host a special fundraiser event\, Wine and Words: Dimsum with the Authors. This event will feature an afternoon of food and festivities with all of the featured writers. It will include dim sum\, wine tastings\, author readings\, and live and silent auctions. \nSchedule: \nSaturday\, May 4 2024\n2.00pm – 3.00pm: From the Lost and Found Department with Joy Kogawa\nFeaturing Joy Kogawa\nModerated by Ann-Marie Metten (Venue: Japanese Language School and Heritage Hall) \n4.00pm – 5.00pm: Laughing Back at Empire – Asian Canadian activism from the Asianadian to Ricepaper Magazine\nFeaturing Angie Wong & Todd Wong\nModerated by Cheuk Kwan (Venue: Centre A: Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art) \n6.00pm – 7.30pm: Between Bowls of Borrowed Rice: Harvesting Hope Through Storytelling\nFeaturing Ujjal Dosanjh\, Lindsay Wong\, Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio\, Keiko Honda\nModerated by Julia Lin (Venue: Chinatown Storytelling Centre) \nSunday\, May 5 2024\n12.00pm – 3.00pm: Wine and Words: Dim Sum with Authors\nFeaturing Joy Kogawa\, Angie Wong\, Ujjal Dosanjh\, Lindsay Wong\, Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio\, Keiko Honda (Venue: Floata Seafood Restaurant)
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/literasian-2024-redress/
LOCATION:487 Alexander St\, Vancouver\, BC\, 487 Alexander St\, Vancouver\, V6A 1C6
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop":MAILTO:info@literasian.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240420T130000
DTSTAMP:20240424T230654Z
CREATED:20240424T230654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T230654Z
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SUMMARY:Family Saturdays: Make a Cantonese Opera Headdress
DESCRIPTION:On April 20\, come learn about the exquisite art of Cantonese Opera\, one of the most colourful and deeply rooted traditions in Chinatown. We’ll highlight our opera artefacts on display\, listen to some tunes\, and guide you in crafting your very own opera headdress. ⁠\n⁠\nDrop in anytime between 11 am and 1 pm to take part! Activities and admission are FREE for youth (17 & under). Youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Adult participation is with admission or free for Storytelling Centre members. \nAfter making a headdress\, you can also go enjoy lunch at Chinatown BBQ or DD Mau Chinatown\, where you’ll receive 10% off your meal as a Family Saturdays attendee!⁠
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/family-saturdays-make-a-cantonese-opera-headdress/
LOCATION:Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, 168 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1T3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240406T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240406T180000
DTSTAMP:20240326T202219Z
CREATED:20240325T175420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T202219Z
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SUMMARY:Hockey Night in Chinatown
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively evening of storytelling to celebrate Chinese Canadians in Canada’s national obsession\, hockey! Author Chad Soon will launch his co-authored children’s book\, The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey\, and share Kwong’s fascinating story as the first player of Asian descent in the NHL in 1948. \nWe’ll hear the stories of young Chinese Canadian players going pro\, from former professional player Brandon Wong\, and documentary filmmaker Jenny Lee-Gilmore will share a heartfelt tribute to her hockey-playing mother\, Kelley\, as she competes for Team BC at the Canada 55 Plus Games. \nWe are excited to have special guest Samantha Chang from “The Broadcast\,” who will moderate this event.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/hockey-night-in-chinatown/
LOCATION:Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, 168 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1T3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240211T170000
DTSTAMP:20240125T014442Z
CREATED:20240125T014442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T014442Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Dragon 2024
DESCRIPTION:Step into the enchantment of the Lunar New Year Celebration at Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden\, where the richness of cultural heritage is animated through vibrant performances such as the Lion Dance\, Tai Chi Fan Dance and more. Engage in the art of storytelling\, delve into the beauty of calligraphy\, discover your fortune\, as you make heartfelt wishes beneath the glowing Wishing Tree. \nExplore an eclectic mix of cultural street cuisine and celebrate new beginnings for a festive\, happy and prosperous Lunar New Year. Join family and friends for a day filled with shared moments and the comfort of traditional celebrations.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/lunar-new-year-celebration-year-of-the-dragon-2024/
LOCATION:Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden\, 578 Carrall Street \, BC\, Vancouver\, V6B 5K2
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden":MAILTO:lucy.lei@vancouverchinesegarden.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230910T180000
DTSTAMP:20230815T192425Z
CREATED:20230815T192425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T192425Z
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SUMMARY:Light Up Chinatown! Festival
DESCRIPTION:Light Up Chinatown! presented by RBC returns for its third year. The free two-day community festival will bring the heart of Vancouver’s Chinatown to life with live music\, cultural performances\, and inventive food collaborations. For families\, there will be a dedicated kids’ fun zone\, and for the adults\, for the first time\, Light Up Chinatown! will be fully licensed\, allowing people 19+ with a valid ID to enjoy beer\, wine and spirits inside the festival grounds. Local merchants will offer exclusive discounts across the neighbourhood. Visitors can also collect stamps from merchants for a chance to win prizes\, including concert tickets and more. \nLook out for food collaborations between Bao Bei and The Boss\, DD Mau and Boba Run\, Kam Wai and Treasure Green Tea\, and Chinatown BBQ and Beaucoup Bakery\, and even a ticketed pop-up special event that will bring together local restaurateurs and chefs including Michelin-star chef Pete Ho. Everyone is welcome to join in celebrating the history\, culture\, and culinary creations of this vibrant community! \nDate/Time: Saturday\, September 9\, from 11am – 9pm and Sunday\, September 10\, from 11am – 6pm\nLocation: 500 Block of Columbia Street
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/light-up-chinatown-festival/
LOCATION:Chinatown\, 500-block Columbia St. between East Pender and Keefer Street & neighbouring streets\, Vancouver\, V6A 1T6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230908T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230908T213000
DTSTAMP:20230830T190458Z
CREATED:20230830T190458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T190458Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown Rhythms: Tai Chi and Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday Sept 8th from 6:30–9:30pm for an evening in the heart of Chinatown to move your body and mind! \nFeaturing:\n– Tai Chi led by Chinatown elder and activist\, Mrs. Ma\n– Chinese classical instrument music by Zoe Leung\n– Chinese and English language poetry with Bo Liu\, Mercedes Eng\, Selina Boan\, Debby Leung\, and others to be announced\n– Welcoming by Manuel Axel Strain \nIn addition\, there will be snacks\, NARCAN\, and Chinese translation for the intro and outro of the event. \nAccommodations for deaf and hard-of-hearing community members forthcoming.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/chinatown-rhythms-tai-chi-and-poetry/
LOCATION:Chinatown Memorial Plaza\, 135-137 Keefer St\, Vancouver\, V6A 1X3
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ORGANIZER;CN="SaveChinatownYVR":MAILTO:savechinatownheritage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230902T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230902T170000
DTSTAMP:20230830T190343Z
CREATED:20230830T190343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T190343Z
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SUMMARY:Kung Fu and Lion Dancing Workshop in Chinatown
DESCRIPTION:A free kung fu and lion dancing workshop in the heart of Chinatown with the Chau Luen Athletic Club. \nYou’ll learn the basics of kung fu\, lion dancing\, and drumming from one of Chinatown’s longstanding benevolent society athletic clubs. There will also be a kung fu and lion dancing demo\, and a post-workshop snack social to re-energize and connect with the community! There will also be an optional free walking tour of the Memorial Plaza with the designer of plaza. \nAll ages welcome. Beginner-friendly!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/kung-fu-and-lion-dancing-workshop-in-chinatown/
LOCATION:Chinatown Memorial Plaza\, 135-137 Keefer St\, Vancouver\, V6A 1X3
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ORGANIZER;CN="SaveChinatownYVR":MAILTO:savechinatownheritage@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230518T200000
DTSTAMP:20230509T200410Z
CREATED:20230509T200410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T200410Z
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SUMMARY:LiterASIAN 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year’s featured authors include 2021 Danuta Gleed Literary Award winner Jack Wang (We Two Alone); novelist and playwright Simon Johnston (House of Daughters); writer and teacher Gillian Sze (Quite Night Think); rising star David Ly (Dream of Me as Water); poet and writer Steffi Tad-y (From the Shoreline); and emerging talents Candie Tanaka (Baby Drag Queen) and Emi Sasagawa (Atomweight). \nRoy Kurita and Sharon Lee (Growing Up Nisei) relives memories of the Japanese Canadian internment during World War II; Winnie L. Cheung and Lee Mei-Fung (Childhood Lost) will share memories of life during the Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945); Tāriq Malik (Exit Wounds) will give his personal views on working across poetry\, fiction\, and visual arts; Hieu Pham-Fraser (The Little Girl) will present on children’s writing and its messages of anti-racism and inclusion and Historic Joy Kogawa House Writer-in-Residence David Mura (A Stranger’s Journey: Race\, Identity & Narrative Craft in Writing; The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself) – will lead a series of writing workshops on identity\, poetry\, fiction\, and memoir. \nLiterASIAN will take place in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown located on the unceded Coast Salish Territories of the Musqueam\, Tsleil Waututh\, and Squamish people. Events will be held at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden\, Foo Hung Curios at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, Centre A International Art Gallery\, Floata Seafood Restaurant\, and the Historic Joy Kogawa House.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/literasian-2023/2023-05-18/
LOCATION:Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden\, 578 Carrall Street \, BC\, Vancouver\, V6B 5K2
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop":MAILTO:info@literasian.com
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