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.
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,
Whole Way House is hosting a Spectacular Summer Party open to the public and you are invited! Come on down to Batch Vancouver on August 9th, bring your friends and enjoy great eats and drinks with Juke Fried Chicken, live music and raffle prizes! Celebrate a good time for a
An evening of tantalizing art and thrilling live performances. On November 18th, join us at the Looks Great Gallery in the vibrant Bentall Centre, downtown Vancouver. This provocative event features live art, captivating performances, and daring creations by artists from Vancouver and Edmonton. Discover a night of edgy, passionate art
Step into the vibrant ‘Jharokha Garden’, where the extraordinary unfolds and everything glitters, especially the crowd. This year’s Indian Summer Festival kicks off with the spectacular PARADOX Opening Party, your moment to bask in fun and fancy. The evening will feature the soaring tunes of standout Canadian artist Shruti Ramani.
Join us for a fun evening of creating a beginner-level painting of Paris! Meet new people, enjoy complimentary snacks, and walk away with a fully completed painting. No experience is needed, as you will be guided with step-by-step instructions. Get in on the fun, where we will paint, snack, and
Dreamland – where the show meets the party of your dreams! On March 1st, Performance Works becomes a magical realm for adults only. This isn’t just a show – it’s a fully immersive experience filled with dazzling performances inspired by fairies, unicorns, and pure fantasy. After the curtain falls, the
Cosmic Nights: Space Sustainability Join us for an illuminating evening as we explore the challenges and innovations shaping the future of space. Sip on drinks, enjoy delicious snacks, and engage with experts on the urgent topic of space sustainability. From the benefits of satellites to the growing issue of space
The Beaumont Artist Studios is celebrating 20 years with Art Icognito art party! Don’t miss 40+ open studios, food trucks & cocktails, live music & DJs, fun games and performances, and an art sale like no other. Art Incognito, a unique one-night-only fundraising gala, features over 200+ anonymous artworks each
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of art, music and live performance at the Vancouver Art Gallery! For one night only this spring, the Gallery transforms into a vibrant playground filled with thought-provoking performances, live DJ sets and immersive art experiences. Dance the night away, make art with friends and
Get ready for an After Dark like no other, because for the very first time, we're taking the party outdoors! Join us in the Ken Spencer Science Park for an adults-only summer bash. Groove to live music from BC musicians Ian Cromwell and Lenny Paller, connect with outdoor groups, and
Ever wished there was a night when everyone wore something handmade—and totally understood how amazing that is? Good news, maker friends! You’re invited to Sewjo’s Launch Party — A Frocktail Event! Whether your jam is making a me-made capsule wardrobe, quilting heirlooms, stitching cosplay costumes, designing drag outfits, flipping thrift