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SUMMARY:Gastown Sunday Set
DESCRIPTION:Gastown Sunday Set returns to transform Vancouver’s most historic neighbourhood into a vibrant\, car-free destination on Sundays throughout the summer. Running from July 5 to September 6\, the free event series features four rotating activations: \nStreetside Sessions (July 5\, August 9\, September 6): A community coffee party with live DJs and local cafés\nGastown in Bloom (July 12\, July 26\, August 23): An outdoor flower market showcasing florists and plant vendors\nOpen Air Atelier (July 19\, August 2\, August 30): A live art battle and open-air gallery experience\nGastown Unscripted (August 16): A relaxed celebration of Water Street’s natural charm. \nVisitors of all ages can also enjoy community mural painting\, dance battles\, drag performances\, outdoor games\, live music\, and more throughout the season.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/gastown-sunday-set/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Water Street (Richards Street to Columbia Street) Gastown\, Vancouver\, BC\, 305 Water St\, Vancouver\, V6B 1B9
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SUMMARY:Riotous Vancouver | Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the VPMA for our newest walking tour – Riotous Vancouver! \nStep back in time and uncover 9 explosive riots that shaped Vancouver’s history. Spanning from the turbulent 1880s to the infamous 2011 Stanley Cup riot\, this gripping walking tour dives deep into a century of clash and conflict. From labor strikes and racial tensions to sports mania and counterculture clashes\, discover the raw\, hidden stories of the city—and get to the heart of why Vancouverites have a surprising history of taking it to the streets. \nTours every Saturday and Sunday\, with availability Friday\, by request.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/riotous-vancouver-walking-tour/2026-08-31/
LOCATION:Vancouver Police Museum & Archives\, 240 East Cordova street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1L3
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SUMMARY:Bootleggers & Blind Pigs: How Vancouver Beat Prohibition
DESCRIPTION:Think Prohibition was just a US thing? Think again. Join Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours Founder and Chief Storyteller Will Woods as he serves up the dirt on one of the strangest social experiments in BC history\, and how its vibrations still resonate in Vancouver today. From tales of powerful mob bosses and corrupt government officials to dare-devil rum runners and “Dry Squad” detectives\,  you’ll discover who the winners and the losers were in Prohibition-era Vancouver and why it all came crashing down in the end.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/bootleggers-blind-pigs-how-vancouver-beat-prohibition/
LOCATION:LOCAL Public Eatery\, 3 Alexander Street\, Vancouver\, V6A 1B2
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ORGANIZER;CN="Libations &amp%3B Learning":MAILTO:anik@libationsandlearning.com
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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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SUMMARY:Magic of Gastown
DESCRIPTION:This month\, Gastown is transforming into a holiday wonderland\, inviting guests to experience The Magic of Gastown—a neighbourhood-wide holiday celebration filled with festive entertainment\, nostalgic traditions\, immersive experiences and creative displays from local businesses. Throughout the neighbourhood\, visitors will encounter roaming carolers\, neighbourhood elves\, boutique holiday shopping\, and twinkling lights set against Gastown’s historic cobblestones. Additionally\, free horse-drawn carriage rides return on December 14 and 21\, reviving a beloved tradition that began in Gastown in the 1980s. \nHoliday Highlights in Gastown \nElf off the Shelf – Neighbourhood-Wide Contest\nA rotating cast of Gastown elves will pop up in shops and restaurants daily from December 10-14. Visitors can follow clues on the @mygastown Instagram account and enter to win weekly prizes. \nFree Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides (Dec 14 & 21\, 12pm–5pm)\nA Gastown tradition returns\, offering visitors a nostalgic ride through the neighbourhood. \nCarolers & Holiday Entertainment (First 3 Sundays of December)\nRoaming carolers and festive performers will bring classic holiday sounds to streets and storefronts. \nFree Parking on Sundays\nDecember visitors can enjoy stress-free parking at Easy Park – Lot 126 when shopping and dining at their favourite Gastown spots. \nMarching Mariachi Band (Dec 11\, 6pm–8pm)\nA beloved Gastown tradition returns as Mariachi Los Dorados and traditional dancers parade through Canada’s first Mexico Barrio\, accompanied by margarita specials and festive surprises along the way. \nGastown Tree Walk\nLocal businesses will display their own uniquely decorated holiday trees\, turning Gastown into a charming\, walkable forest of festive creativity. \nHoliday Lighting\nFestive lights will illuminate the neighbourhood.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/magic-of-gastown/
LOCATION:Gastown\, Water Street between Abbott\, Carrall and Maple Tree Square\, Vancouver
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SUMMARY:That's gay! comedy presents: TWINK or TREAT
DESCRIPTION:Join That’s gay! comedy on Friday\, October 24th at 7pm for its second rendition of Twink or Treat! Everyone knows Halloween is for the queers\, so join us for a night of standup\, twinks\, treats and more! \nHosted by Erin Purghart | Featuring DJ On\, Eve Ghostkeeper\, Nora Vision\, Toddy\, & Headliner Mark Thomson
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/thats-gay-comedy-presents-twink-or-treat/
LOCATION:Little Mountain Gallery\, 110 Water Street\, Vancouver
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ORGANIZER;CN="That's gay! comedy":MAILTO:thatsgaycomedy@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Gastown Grand Prix
DESCRIPTION:One of North America’s most historic and prestigious road cycling events returns! Come and see the best road cyclists in North America and from around the world compete in the heart of historic Gastown. \nEvent schedule:\n5:30 PM – Youth Race\n5:55 PM – Opening Ceremonies\n6:15 PM – Women’s Pro Race\n7:30 PM – Men’s Pro Race\n9:00 PM – Awards Ceremonies
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/gastown-grand-prix/
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SUMMARY:Gastown St. Paddy’s Day Street Party
DESCRIPTION:Calling all lads and lassies\, laced in green! Gastown is hosting a FREE street party in celebration of all that’s Irish\, with shamrocks\, shenanigans\, and a whole lot of Guinness. The cobblestone streets of Gastown will host the only St. Patrick’s Day street closure in the city\, with a full lineup of local musicians\, traditional Irish dancing\, and family fun. \nGather family\, friends\, colleagues and clients – everyone’s welcome to join the craic agus ceol. \nEnjoy extended patios for front-row seats to the entertainment\, beer gardens brought to you by Smith’s Irish Pub and the Blarney Stone\, and much more.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/gastown-st-paddys-day-street-party/
LOCATION:200 block of Carrall Street\, Gastown\, Vancouver\, 200 block of Carrall Street\, Gastown\, Vancouver
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SUMMARY:Bradley Sakawsky's Pro Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for big laughs at Bradley Sakawsky’s Pro Comedy! Vancouver’s best comedians + surprise guests on Jan 9 at Underground Comedy Club (120 W Hastings). Doors: 7 PM\, Show: 7:30 PM. Tickets: $14.95. Unforgettable comedy in an intimate setting—grab tickets now before they’re gone!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/bradley-sakawskys-pro-comedy/
LOCATION:Underground Comedy Club\, 120 w hastings st\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Delta Daggers Cabaret - Jazz Burlesque
DESCRIPTION:A Live Jazz Band and Classic Burlesque – a European-Style Cabaret In The Heart Of Vancouver! Be transported to the bygone era of decadence\, glamour and indulgence. Miss Delta Daggers is an international vocalist and cabaret performer\, who has headlined jazz festivals and nightclubs from Paris to Poland and everywhere in between! \nDelta will be joined by Scott Verbeek\, Wynston Minckler\, Gigi Lavande\, Honey Bee & more\, to bring Golden Age burlesque and cabaret entertainment to Vancouver before she departs on another tour across the Atlantic. \nDOORS OPEN 7:00 PM\nSHOW STARTS 8:00 PM \nTwo sets of music featuring vocals by Miss Delta Daggers herself\, classic burlesque performed to a LIVE jazz band & special guests!\n—\nMiss Delta Daggers is an internationally known burlesque performer\, singer\, cabaret artist\, and host who has been wowing crowds for most of her life\, across Europe\, North America and into Oceania. \nJoining the house cast of MELT\, Stockholm’s premier burlesque bar & cabaret as lead performer and Entertainment Manager\, Delta spent the better part of five years curating\, producing and heating up Swedish nightlife with her fearless brand of sensuous humour – including (but not limited to) collaborations with such companies as Hendricks Gin and Jean Paul Gaultier. \nWhen not captivating the audiences of burlesque clubs or cabarets Delta has been touring profusely throughout Europe\, headlining jazz festivals and nightclubs\, including numerous residencies at the most famous jazz club in Europe\, Le Caveau de la Huchette\, in Paris\, France (as seen in La La Land). \nNow\, Miss Delta Daggers is bringing European-style Cabaret entertainment to you\, on September 24th at LanaLou’s\, before leaving for tour in Europe! \nBe warned\, this landlocked siren will steal your heart and lure you away from reality with her beguiling voice and incendiary silhouette! \n19+ event\, no minors allowed
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-delta-daggers-cabaret-jazz-burlesque/
LOCATION:LanaLou’s\, 362 Powell Street\, Vancouver\, V6A1G4
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miss Delta Daggers":MAILTO:info@raultcreatives.com
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