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SUMMARY:Awaken Canada: Flyover in Vancouver’s Newest Flight Journey
DESCRIPTION:Soar above Baffin Island\, through the sails of the historic Bluenose II\, and over the Prairies with Awaken Canada\, the newest immersive flight journey by Flyover\, debuts in Vancouver on June 28 (just in time for Canada Day long weekend). Awaken Canada will become the attraction’s anchor experience\, celebrating Canada’s beauty\, diversity\, and welcoming spirit by showcasing the country’s spectacular landscapes from an entirely different perspective. \nA visceral and expansive experience\, Awaken Canada is a flying journey that captures Canada’s sights\, stories and spirit over an impressive 65-foot spherical screen. Utilizing integrated drone technology with classic cinematic helicopter filming\, the film is heightened with cutting-edge sound and projection upgrades. The original Canada flight ride was a beloved experience that left audiences wanting more; Awaken Canada builds on this legacy and celebrates Canada by showcasing its beauty and paying homage to its people. \nA family-friendly journey that engages all senses\, Flyover’s unique flight motion seats are engineered to swoop\, dip and turn to make you feel like you are flying across the country\, exploring lands and places few have seen. Locals and visitors alike will be amazed by this stunning new edition of a Canadian journey. \nFlyover in Vancouver is open daily from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/awaken-canada-flyover-in-vancouvers-newest-flight-journey/2024-06-28/
LOCATION:FlyOver Canada\, 201-999 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, V6C 3E1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Expressions Theatre Festival
DESCRIPTION:Arts Umbrella is proud to present this year’s Expressions Festival\, bringing inspired\, cutting-edge performances\, and innovative showcases – centered around celebrating our talented young artists. \nThe 2025 line-up includes: \nSeasaw⁠\nThe Forests WIld ⁠\nNewsies JR⁠\nBetween The Lines⁠\nL.O.V.E⁠ \nExpressions Festival is presented by RBC.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/expressions-theatre-festival/
LOCATION:Arts Umbrella\, 1400 Johnston St. Granville Island\, Vancouver\, V6H 3S1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:ITSAZOO and Pacific Theatre (with support of Neworld Theatre) present Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ITSAZOO and Pacific Theatre (with support of Neworld Theatre) present a visceral\, unflinching examination of group therapy in the world premiere of Meeting\, by playwright Katherine Gauthier\, taking place May 14 to June 7\, 2025 in a real-life meeting room at the Chalmers Heritage Building (1440 W 12th Ave) – home to Pacific Theatre. \nAn exercise in extreme vulnerability and transparency\, Meeting invites audiences to join five participants of the support group\, ‘Co-Dependents\, Love and Sex Addicts Anonymous’ in an immersive\, fly-on-the-wall experience\, as a shocking revelation from one of the participants forces the group to grapple with the dark corners of stigma\, trauma\, and trust. \nAUDIENCE ALERT: This production contains explicit discussions about sex\, sexual behaviour\, childhood sexual abuse and trauma\, and pedophilia. It is recommended for ages 19+. Tickets and information at pacifictheatre.org
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/itsazoo-and-pacific-theatre-with-support-of-neworld-theatre-present-meeting/
LOCATION:Pacific Theatre\, 1440 West 12th Avenue\, Vancouver\, V6H1M8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250601T180000
DTSTAMP:20250517T200820Z
CREATED:20250517T200820Z
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SUMMARY:Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey
DESCRIPTION:This fresh floral open-air exhibition sets the stage for the highly awaited third film\, Downton Abbey The Grand Finale\, only in theaters September 12\, 2025. The film is a Carnival Films production\, with Focus Features and Universal Pictures International distributing. Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey\, presented by Oakridge Park features a curated collection of one-of-a-kind fresh floral mannequins and installations inspired by the series’ unforgettable characters and iconic period fashion\, all created by top local florists. From Lady Mary’s sophisticated beaded gowns and statement hats to the impeccably tailored uniforms of the household staff\, each floral masterpiece will bring Downton Abbey’s timeless style and compelling narratives to life. For the first time\, admission to the floral exhibit is included in the price of admission to VanDusen Botanical Garden or with a Garden Membership\, thanks to presenting partner Oakridge Park.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/fleurs-de-villes-downton-abbey/
LOCATION:VanDusen Garden\, 5251 Oak Street\, Vancouver\, V6M4H1
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20251202T212052Z
CREATED:20250328T184652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T212052Z
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SUMMARY:Vitality: Iconic Images\, Hidden Stories
DESCRIPTION:Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center\, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs\, capturing daily life in Chinatown\, Strathcona\, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful use of Kodachrome colour\, Herzog documented the heyday of a neighbourhood in transformation — family-run shops\, vibrant street scenes\, and quiet moments of resilience and joy. \nEach photograph is paired with personal and historical narratives uncovered by the Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, adding new layers of meaning to Herzog’s iconic images. Scan QR codes throughout the exhibition to hear firsthand reflections that bring these moments to life. \nBlending photography with storytelling\, Vitality uncovers the hidden stories behind Herzog’s iconic images\, offering a richer\, more nuanced view of these historic neighbourhoods. By capturing the vitality\, creativity\, and resilience of the community during its heyday\, this exhibition serves as a powerful reminder of what these neighbourhoods once were—and what they can become again. \nVitality\, the companion publication to the exhibition\, is a striking\, full-colour book featuring Fred Herzog’s iconic photographs of Chinatown and its surrounding neighbourhoods from the 1950s\, ’60s\, and ’70s is available for purchase at Foo Hung Curios.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/vitality-iconic-images-hidden-stories/2025-05-26/
LOCATION:Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, 168 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1T3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250526T170000
DTSTAMP:20250327T001424Z
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SUMMARY:Restless by Nature: Mary Sui Yee Wong\, 1990s to the present
DESCRIPTION:Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature\, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work\, on view from April 12 to June 8\, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture\, installation\, photography\, video\, and costume\, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for this new context–reflecting the site-specificity that Wong is known for. A newly commissioned performance-based work\, Gold Mountain\, draws from the rising levels of anti-Asian violence seen in recent years\, and will use an act of destruction to explore systemic racism as driven by the neoliberal economy. Born in Hong Kong to Cantonese opera master Toa Wong and raised in Vancouver\, the artist frequently addresses themes of personal memory\, familial legacy\, and cultural history in her work. Based in Montréal\, Wong is a professor in Concordia University’s Fine Arts department\, an advocate for the Chinese Canadian community\, and a celebrated mentor of younger generations of Asian diaspora artists. A collaboration between the Gallery\, City of Richmond Public Art\, and Capture Photography Festival\, her work TREASURE II\, which honours her Chinese cultural and artistic heritage\, will be featured at Lansdowne Station. \nThis exhibition is part of the 2025 Capture Photography Festival Selected Exhibition Program. \nAdmission to the Richmond Art Gallery is free. Donations are appreciated.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/restless-by-nature-mary-sui-yee-wong-1990s-to-the-present/2025-05-26/
LOCATION:Richmond Art Gallery\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, V6Y 1R8
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Art Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@richmond.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTSTAMP:20251202T212052Z
CREATED:20250328T184652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T212052Z
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SUMMARY:Vitality: Iconic Images\, Hidden Stories
DESCRIPTION:Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center\, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs\, capturing daily life in Chinatown\, Strathcona\, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful use of Kodachrome colour\, Herzog documented the heyday of a neighbourhood in transformation — family-run shops\, vibrant street scenes\, and quiet moments of resilience and joy. \nEach photograph is paired with personal and historical narratives uncovered by the Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, adding new layers of meaning to Herzog’s iconic images. Scan QR codes throughout the exhibition to hear firsthand reflections that bring these moments to life. \nBlending photography with storytelling\, Vitality uncovers the hidden stories behind Herzog’s iconic images\, offering a richer\, more nuanced view of these historic neighbourhoods. By capturing the vitality\, creativity\, and resilience of the community during its heyday\, this exhibition serves as a powerful reminder of what these neighbourhoods once were—and what they can become again. \nVitality\, the companion publication to the exhibition\, is a striking\, full-colour book featuring Fred Herzog’s iconic photographs of Chinatown and its surrounding neighbourhoods from the 1950s\, ’60s\, and ’70s is available for purchase at Foo Hung Curios.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/vitality-iconic-images-hidden-stories/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, 168 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1T3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250527T170000
DTSTAMP:20250327T001424Z
CREATED:20250327T001424Z
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SUMMARY:Restless by Nature: Mary Sui Yee Wong\, 1990s to the present
DESCRIPTION:Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature\, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work\, on view from April 12 to June 8\, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture\, installation\, photography\, video\, and costume\, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for this new context–reflecting the site-specificity that Wong is known for. A newly commissioned performance-based work\, Gold Mountain\, draws from the rising levels of anti-Asian violence seen in recent years\, and will use an act of destruction to explore systemic racism as driven by the neoliberal economy. Born in Hong Kong to Cantonese opera master Toa Wong and raised in Vancouver\, the artist frequently addresses themes of personal memory\, familial legacy\, and cultural history in her work. Based in Montréal\, Wong is a professor in Concordia University’s Fine Arts department\, an advocate for the Chinese Canadian community\, and a celebrated mentor of younger generations of Asian diaspora artists. A collaboration between the Gallery\, City of Richmond Public Art\, and Capture Photography Festival\, her work TREASURE II\, which honours her Chinese cultural and artistic heritage\, will be featured at Lansdowne Station. \nThis exhibition is part of the 2025 Capture Photography Festival Selected Exhibition Program. \nAdmission to the Richmond Art Gallery is free. Donations are appreciated.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/restless-by-nature-mary-sui-yee-wong-1990s-to-the-present/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:Richmond Art Gallery\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, V6Y 1R8
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Art Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@richmond.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTSTAMP:20251202T212052Z
CREATED:20250328T184652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T212052Z
UID:10011714-1748390400-1748476799@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:Vitality: Iconic Images\, Hidden Stories
DESCRIPTION:Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center\, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs\, capturing daily life in Chinatown\, Strathcona\, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful use of Kodachrome colour\, Herzog documented the heyday of a neighbourhood in transformation — family-run shops\, vibrant street scenes\, and quiet moments of resilience and joy. \nEach photograph is paired with personal and historical narratives uncovered by the Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, adding new layers of meaning to Herzog’s iconic images. Scan QR codes throughout the exhibition to hear firsthand reflections that bring these moments to life. \nBlending photography with storytelling\, Vitality uncovers the hidden stories behind Herzog’s iconic images\, offering a richer\, more nuanced view of these historic neighbourhoods. By capturing the vitality\, creativity\, and resilience of the community during its heyday\, this exhibition serves as a powerful reminder of what these neighbourhoods once were—and what they can become again. \nVitality\, the companion publication to the exhibition\, is a striking\, full-colour book featuring Fred Herzog’s iconic photographs of Chinatown and its surrounding neighbourhoods from the 1950s\, ’60s\, and ’70s is available for purchase at Foo Hung Curios.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/vitality-iconic-images-hidden-stories/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, 168 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1T3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T170000
DTSTAMP:20250327T001424Z
CREATED:20250327T001424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T001424Z
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SUMMARY:Restless by Nature: Mary Sui Yee Wong\, 1990s to the present
DESCRIPTION:Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature\, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work\, on view from April 12 to June 8\, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture\, installation\, photography\, video\, and costume\, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for this new context–reflecting the site-specificity that Wong is known for. A newly commissioned performance-based work\, Gold Mountain\, draws from the rising levels of anti-Asian violence seen in recent years\, and will use an act of destruction to explore systemic racism as driven by the neoliberal economy. Born in Hong Kong to Cantonese opera master Toa Wong and raised in Vancouver\, the artist frequently addresses themes of personal memory\, familial legacy\, and cultural history in her work. Based in Montréal\, Wong is a professor in Concordia University’s Fine Arts department\, an advocate for the Chinese Canadian community\, and a celebrated mentor of younger generations of Asian diaspora artists. A collaboration between the Gallery\, City of Richmond Public Art\, and Capture Photography Festival\, her work TREASURE II\, which honours her Chinese cultural and artistic heritage\, will be featured at Lansdowne Station. \nThis exhibition is part of the 2025 Capture Photography Festival Selected Exhibition Program. \nAdmission to the Richmond Art Gallery is free. Donations are appreciated.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/restless-by-nature-mary-sui-yee-wong-1990s-to-the-present/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Richmond Art Gallery\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, V6Y 1R8
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Art Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@richmond.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T214500
DTSTAMP:20250501T205006Z
CREATED:20250501T205006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T205006Z
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SUMMARY:Pacific Theatre Presents: Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Co-Dependents and Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous. In an empty church activity room\, five people share their stories and try to connect in the face of stigma\, intersecting trauma\, and wildly disparate experiences. When a participant expresses an unanticipated desire\, the group must evaluate the limits of their tolerance\, trust\, and acceptance. \nThe audience joins the Meeting in real time\, staged in the Chalmers activity room at Pacific Theatre. \nThis up-close exploration of community care surprises at every turn\, revealing vulnerable people grasping for meaning in their lives and relationships. Is restorative justice possible? \nEvery performance includes a Talk Forward discussion with a facilitator and invited guest speaker. \nAudience Advisory: This production contains explicit discussions about sex\, sexual behaviour\, childhood sexual abuse and trauma\, and pedophilia. It is recommended for ages 19+. \nContact info@pacifictheatre.org for more detailed content guidance.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/pacific-theatre-presents-meeting/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Pacific Theatre\, 1440 West 12th Avenue\, Vancouver\, V6H1M8
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTSTAMP:20251202T212052Z
CREATED:20250328T184652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T212052Z
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SUMMARY:Vitality: Iconic Images\, Hidden Stories
DESCRIPTION:Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center\, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs\, capturing daily life in Chinatown\, Strathcona\, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful use of Kodachrome colour\, Herzog documented the heyday of a neighbourhood in transformation — family-run shops\, vibrant street scenes\, and quiet moments of resilience and joy. \nEach photograph is paired with personal and historical narratives uncovered by the Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, adding new layers of meaning to Herzog’s iconic images. Scan QR codes throughout the exhibition to hear firsthand reflections that bring these moments to life. \nBlending photography with storytelling\, Vitality uncovers the hidden stories behind Herzog’s iconic images\, offering a richer\, more nuanced view of these historic neighbourhoods. By capturing the vitality\, creativity\, and resilience of the community during its heyday\, this exhibition serves as a powerful reminder of what these neighbourhoods once were—and what they can become again. \nVitality\, the companion publication to the exhibition\, is a striking\, full-colour book featuring Fred Herzog’s iconic photographs of Chinatown and its surrounding neighbourhoods from the 1950s\, ’60s\, and ’70s is available for purchase at Foo Hung Curios.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/vitality-iconic-images-hidden-stories/2025-05-29/
LOCATION:Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, 168 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1T3\, Canada
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T170000
DTSTAMP:20250327T001424Z
CREATED:20250327T001424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T001424Z
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SUMMARY:Restless by Nature: Mary Sui Yee Wong\, 1990s to the present
DESCRIPTION:Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature\, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work\, on view from April 12 to June 8\, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture\, installation\, photography\, video\, and costume\, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for this new context–reflecting the site-specificity that Wong is known for. A newly commissioned performance-based work\, Gold Mountain\, draws from the rising levels of anti-Asian violence seen in recent years\, and will use an act of destruction to explore systemic racism as driven by the neoliberal economy. Born in Hong Kong to Cantonese opera master Toa Wong and raised in Vancouver\, the artist frequently addresses themes of personal memory\, familial legacy\, and cultural history in her work. Based in Montréal\, Wong is a professor in Concordia University’s Fine Arts department\, an advocate for the Chinese Canadian community\, and a celebrated mentor of younger generations of Asian diaspora artists. A collaboration between the Gallery\, City of Richmond Public Art\, and Capture Photography Festival\, her work TREASURE II\, which honours her Chinese cultural and artistic heritage\, will be featured at Lansdowne Station. \nThis exhibition is part of the 2025 Capture Photography Festival Selected Exhibition Program. \nAdmission to the Richmond Art Gallery is free. Donations are appreciated.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/restless-by-nature-mary-sui-yee-wong-1990s-to-the-present/2025-05-29/
LOCATION:Richmond Art Gallery\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, V6Y 1R8
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Art Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@richmond.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T214500
DTSTAMP:20250501T205006Z
CREATED:20250501T205006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T205006Z
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SUMMARY:Pacific Theatre Presents: Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Co-Dependents and Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous. In an empty church activity room\, five people share their stories and try to connect in the face of stigma\, intersecting trauma\, and wildly disparate experiences. When a participant expresses an unanticipated desire\, the group must evaluate the limits of their tolerance\, trust\, and acceptance. \nThe audience joins the Meeting in real time\, staged in the Chalmers activity room at Pacific Theatre. \nThis up-close exploration of community care surprises at every turn\, revealing vulnerable people grasping for meaning in their lives and relationships. Is restorative justice possible? \nEvery performance includes a Talk Forward discussion with a facilitator and invited guest speaker. \nAudience Advisory: This production contains explicit discussions about sex\, sexual behaviour\, childhood sexual abuse and trauma\, and pedophilia. It is recommended for ages 19+. \nContact info@pacifictheatre.org for more detailed content guidance.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/pacific-theatre-presents-meeting/2025-05-29/
LOCATION:Pacific Theatre\, 1440 West 12th Avenue\, Vancouver\, V6H1M8
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T213000
DTSTAMP:20250502T010338Z
CREATED:20250502T010338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T010338Z
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SUMMARY:Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY presents 20th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:Joshua Beamish/MOVETHECOMPANY celebrates 20 years of choreographic innovation with a dazzling\, two-night-only 20th Anniversary Gala at the Vancouver Playhouse on May 29 & 30\, 2025. Showcasing five captivating works – from a playful\, Beach Boys-inspired ballet to the jazz-infused tonality of John Adams – the mixed program is a virtuosic journey through the company’s evolution\, performed by an all-star line-up of some of North America’s finest artists from San Francisco Ballet\, The National Ballet of Canada\, American Ballet Theatre\, Ballet Edmonton\, Royal Winnipeg Ballet\, as well as former artists from Ballet BC. For tickets and information\, visit joshuabeamish.com
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/joshua-beamish-movethecompany-presents-20th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:Vancouver Playhouse\, 600 Hamilton St\, Vancouver\, V6B 2P1\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250529T230000
DTSTAMP:20250526T035809Z
CREATED:20250526T035809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T035809Z
UID:10007262-1748548800-1748559600@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:Burlesque Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Miss Delta Daggers presents A Vintage Burlesque Bingo at The Cascade Room! Join us for an enchanting evening of vintage glamour featuring Bingo\, classic burlesque\, cabaret & many other treats with prizes to be won at the end of each Bingo game! \nDOORS OPEN: 8:00 PM\nSHOW/GAMES START: 8:30 PM
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/burlesque-bingo-2/
LOCATION:The Cascade Room\, 2616 Main Street\, Vancouver\, V5T 3E6
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://districtlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EVENTBRITE_POSTER-e1748231860247.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Miss Delta Daggers":MAILTO:info@raultcreatives.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20251202T212052Z
CREATED:20250328T184652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T212052Z
UID:10011716-1748563200-1748649599@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:Vitality: Iconic Images\, Hidden Stories
DESCRIPTION:Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center\, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs\, capturing daily life in Chinatown\, Strathcona\, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful use of Kodachrome colour\, Herzog documented the heyday of a neighbourhood in transformation — family-run shops\, vibrant street scenes\, and quiet moments of resilience and joy. \nEach photograph is paired with personal and historical narratives uncovered by the Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, adding new layers of meaning to Herzog’s iconic images. Scan QR codes throughout the exhibition to hear firsthand reflections that bring these moments to life. \nBlending photography with storytelling\, Vitality uncovers the hidden stories behind Herzog’s iconic images\, offering a richer\, more nuanced view of these historic neighbourhoods. By capturing the vitality\, creativity\, and resilience of the community during its heyday\, this exhibition serves as a powerful reminder of what these neighbourhoods once were—and what they can become again. \nVitality\, the companion publication to the exhibition\, is a striking\, full-colour book featuring Fred Herzog’s iconic photographs of Chinatown and its surrounding neighbourhoods from the 1950s\, ’60s\, and ’70s is available for purchase at Foo Hung Curios.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/vitality-iconic-images-hidden-stories/2025-05-30/
LOCATION:Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, 168 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1T3\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://districtlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Vitality-Event-Listing-1d-e1743187594432.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T170000
DTSTAMP:20250327T001424Z
CREATED:20250327T001424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T001424Z
UID:10006988-1748599200-1748624400@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:Restless by Nature: Mary Sui Yee Wong\, 1990s to the present
DESCRIPTION:Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature\, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work\, on view from April 12 to June 8\, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture\, installation\, photography\, video\, and costume\, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for this new context–reflecting the site-specificity that Wong is known for. A newly commissioned performance-based work\, Gold Mountain\, draws from the rising levels of anti-Asian violence seen in recent years\, and will use an act of destruction to explore systemic racism as driven by the neoliberal economy. Born in Hong Kong to Cantonese opera master Toa Wong and raised in Vancouver\, the artist frequently addresses themes of personal memory\, familial legacy\, and cultural history in her work. Based in Montréal\, Wong is a professor in Concordia University’s Fine Arts department\, an advocate for the Chinese Canadian community\, and a celebrated mentor of younger generations of Asian diaspora artists. A collaboration between the Gallery\, City of Richmond Public Art\, and Capture Photography Festival\, her work TREASURE II\, which honours her Chinese cultural and artistic heritage\, will be featured at Lansdowne Station. \nThis exhibition is part of the 2025 Capture Photography Festival Selected Exhibition Program. \nAdmission to the Richmond Art Gallery is free. Donations are appreciated.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/restless-by-nature-mary-sui-yee-wong-1990s-to-the-present/2025-05-30/
LOCATION:Richmond Art Gallery\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, V6Y 1R8
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://districtlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1_Mary-Sui-Yee-Wong_Nature-Morte-II-1-e1743034372669.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Art Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@richmond.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20250526T040155Z
CREATED:20250526T040155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T040155Z
UID:10007272-1748631600-1748707200@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:STICKY: 4th Annual Sticky Note Show
DESCRIPTION:STICKY is all about art\, community\, and accessibility. We want to kick down barriers for both artists and art lovers. All sticky note artworks are priced at just $25\, so everyone can own an original piece of artwork from the artist that they love or a newly discovered artist. \nThe show will feature artwork from over 100 local and international artists. \nFriday May 30th\nArtist Preview & Mingle (for participating artists only): 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm\nOpening Reception & sales start: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm \nSaturday May 31st\nAfternoon Show & Kids Workshop: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n⚡Free admission for both days\n⚡Featuring 100+ local and international artists\n⚡Cash & carry style art show\n⚡Bar available during opening reception\n⚡Professional framing options available for purchase or custom order \nMuch love to our partners for their collaborative efforts in bringing this show to life:\n🖤 Gallery 881\n🖤 PrinterMaker Studio\n🖤 3M Canada \nFeatured artwork on image by Lori Symrl & Taka Sudo \nSTICKY is organized and curated by One More Life Gallery
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/sticky-4th-annual-sticky-note-show/
LOCATION:Gallery 881\, 881 East Hastings\, Vancouver\, V6A 3Y1
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://districtlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/STICKY-4-poster-e1748232103718.png
ORGANIZER;CN="One More Life Gallery":MAILTO:onemorelife.gallery@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T210000
DTSTAMP:20250407T011211Z
CREATED:20250407T011211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T011211Z
UID:10007092-1748633400-1748638800@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:The Bachelor-ish at The Improv Theatre
DESCRIPTION:One lucky improviser is looking for love in The Bachelor-ish! Inspired by the hit reality series The Bachelor\, our charming singleton will embark on a whirlwind romantic journey\, meeting a cast of eccentric contestants—created entirely by suggestions from the audience! From dramatic limo entrances to heartfelt one-on-one dates\, family meetings\, and the all-important final rose ceremony\, each show unfolds as a unique season in just an hour and a half. With passion\, surprises\, and plenty of laughs along the way\, who will win our Bachelor-ish’s final rose? \nFridays & Saturdays\, 7:30pm | 14A – May include suggestive language and/or scenes.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-bachelor-ish-at-the-improv-theatre/2025-05-30/
LOCATION:The Improv Centre\, 1502 Duranleau Street\, Vancouver\, V6H 3S4
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://districtlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/The-Bachelor-ish-hrz-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Improv Centre":MAILTO:info@theimprovcentre.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTSTAMP:20251202T212052Z
CREATED:20250328T184652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T212052Z
UID:10011717-1748649600-1748735999@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:Vitality: Iconic Images\, Hidden Stories
DESCRIPTION:Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center\, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs\, capturing daily life in Chinatown\, Strathcona\, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful use of Kodachrome colour\, Herzog documented the heyday of a neighbourhood in transformation — family-run shops\, vibrant street scenes\, and quiet moments of resilience and joy. \nEach photograph is paired with personal and historical narratives uncovered by the Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, adding new layers of meaning to Herzog’s iconic images. Scan QR codes throughout the exhibition to hear firsthand reflections that bring these moments to life. \nBlending photography with storytelling\, Vitality uncovers the hidden stories behind Herzog’s iconic images\, offering a richer\, more nuanced view of these historic neighbourhoods. By capturing the vitality\, creativity\, and resilience of the community during its heyday\, this exhibition serves as a powerful reminder of what these neighbourhoods once were—and what they can become again. \nVitality\, the companion publication to the exhibition\, is a striking\, full-colour book featuring Fred Herzog’s iconic photographs of Chinatown and its surrounding neighbourhoods from the 1950s\, ’60s\, and ’70s is available for purchase at Foo Hung Curios.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/vitality-iconic-images-hidden-stories/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, 168 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1T3\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://districtlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Vitality-Event-Listing-1d-e1743187594432.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20250327T001424Z
CREATED:20250327T001424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T001424Z
UID:10006989-1748685600-1748710800@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:Restless by Nature: Mary Sui Yee Wong\, 1990s to the present
DESCRIPTION:Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature\, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work\, on view from April 12 to June 8\, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture\, installation\, photography\, video\, and costume\, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for this new context–reflecting the site-specificity that Wong is known for. A newly commissioned performance-based work\, Gold Mountain\, draws from the rising levels of anti-Asian violence seen in recent years\, and will use an act of destruction to explore systemic racism as driven by the neoliberal economy. Born in Hong Kong to Cantonese opera master Toa Wong and raised in Vancouver\, the artist frequently addresses themes of personal memory\, familial legacy\, and cultural history in her work. Based in Montréal\, Wong is a professor in Concordia University’s Fine Arts department\, an advocate for the Chinese Canadian community\, and a celebrated mentor of younger generations of Asian diaspora artists. A collaboration between the Gallery\, City of Richmond Public Art\, and Capture Photography Festival\, her work TREASURE II\, which honours her Chinese cultural and artistic heritage\, will be featured at Lansdowne Station. \nThis exhibition is part of the 2025 Capture Photography Festival Selected Exhibition Program. \nAdmission to the Richmond Art Gallery is free. Donations are appreciated.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/restless-by-nature-mary-sui-yee-wong-1990s-to-the-present/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Richmond Art Gallery\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, V6Y 1R8
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Art Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@richmond.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T130000
DTSTAMP:20240119T052724Z
CREATED:20240119T052724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T052724Z
UID:10004192-1748689200-1748696400@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:The Hidden History and Sweet Treats Tour
DESCRIPTION:It’s the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue\, jealousy\, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building\, all while enjoying a selection of 3 delectable sweet treats from some of the city’s finest pastry chefs and chocolatiers. Tours run every Sat and Sun at 11:00 a.m. with extra tour dates and times for special occasions\, including Valentine’s and Easter! \nTickets $69/$64 \nVisit forbiddenvancouver.ca for a full list of available tours and to book tickets!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-hidden-history-and-sweet-treats-tour/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Outside Old Navy at 708 Robson St\, 708 Robson St\, Vancouver\, V6E 1B5
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://districtlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/hhst10-e1705641987994.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours":MAILTO:info@forbiddenvancouver.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T150000
DTSTAMP:20250327T000428Z
CREATED:20250327T000428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T000428Z
UID:10006878-1748696400-1748703600@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:The Big Jungle Run
DESCRIPTION:This themed run offers a 5km/10km run/walk (2pm) as well as a 1km Kids run/walk (1pm) around scenic Burnaby Lake Park.\nExplore the trails\, enjoy a DJ\, prize giveaways and more. \nThe Big Jungle Run tours beautiful Burnaby Lake Park. Starting near the playground\, the course winds its way along trails surrounded by green foliage. \nWith minimal inclines and stable paths\, everyone is assured a beautiful and stress-free run/walk. The route is for all ages and abilities. Pet & Stroller Friendly.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-big-jungle-run/
LOCATION:Burnaby Lake Park\, 3760 Sperling Ave\, Burnaby\, V5B 4X5
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://districtlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SERIES-GRID-e1743033755679.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="SEA2SKY Events":MAILTO:team@sea2skyevents.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T210000
DTSTAMP:20250407T011211Z
CREATED:20250407T011211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T011211Z
UID:10007093-1748719800-1748725200@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:The Bachelor-ish at The Improv Theatre
DESCRIPTION:One lucky improviser is looking for love in The Bachelor-ish! Inspired by the hit reality series The Bachelor\, our charming singleton will embark on a whirlwind romantic journey\, meeting a cast of eccentric contestants—created entirely by suggestions from the audience! From dramatic limo entrances to heartfelt one-on-one dates\, family meetings\, and the all-important final rose ceremony\, each show unfolds as a unique season in just an hour and a half. With passion\, surprises\, and plenty of laughs along the way\, who will win our Bachelor-ish’s final rose? \nFridays & Saturdays\, 7:30pm | 14A – May include suggestive language and/or scenes.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-bachelor-ish-at-the-improv-theatre/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:The Improv Centre\, 1502 Duranleau Street\, Vancouver\, V6H 3S4
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://districtlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/The-Bachelor-ish-hrz-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Improv Centre":MAILTO:info@theimprovcentre.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250531T235900
DTSTAMP:20250512T153842Z
CREATED:20250512T153842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T153842Z
UID:10007253-1748725200-1748735940@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:Shanghai Speakeasy: Chinatown Confessions
DESCRIPTION:Step into the suspenseful world of Chinatown\, where confessions echo through cigar smoke and jazz. Discover the secrets of one man’s dangerous encounter with Elvis at the Shanghai Speakeasy. Featuring: \nSon of James\nMichelle Kwan\nRichard Pinto\nElvis Tribute Artist\, Aaron Wong\nDicky’s Dumps Pop Up\nMahjong in the back room (for fun)\nSpecialty Cocktails by Counter Culture Cocktails \nLimited space available. Pre-order tickets to guarantee your spot and dumplings!\n$35 includes a serving of handmade dumplings by Dicky’s Dumps ($25 admission only) \nEntry at door $30 (admission only). Limited dumplings may be available\, first come\, first serve. Pre-order now!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/shanghai-speakeasy-chinatown-confessions/
LOCATION:tyrant studios\, 1019 Seymour street\, Vancouver\, V6B 3M3
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://districtlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/shanghai-speakeasy-e1747064193111.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20251202T212052Z
CREATED:20250328T184652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T212052Z
UID:10011718-1748736000-1748822399@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:Vitality: Iconic Images\, Hidden Stories
DESCRIPTION:Step into the streets of Vancouver’s Chinatown through the lens of Fred Herzog. A new exhibit reopening the Chinatown Storytelling Center\, Vitality brings together a striking selection of Herzog’s photographs\, capturing daily life in Chinatown\, Strathcona\, and along historic Hastings St. from the 1950s to 1970s. Known for his masterful use of Kodachrome colour\, Herzog documented the heyday of a neighbourhood in transformation — family-run shops\, vibrant street scenes\, and quiet moments of resilience and joy. \nEach photograph is paired with personal and historical narratives uncovered by the Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, adding new layers of meaning to Herzog’s iconic images. Scan QR codes throughout the exhibition to hear firsthand reflections that bring these moments to life. \nBlending photography with storytelling\, Vitality uncovers the hidden stories behind Herzog’s iconic images\, offering a richer\, more nuanced view of these historic neighbourhoods. By capturing the vitality\, creativity\, and resilience of the community during its heyday\, this exhibition serves as a powerful reminder of what these neighbourhoods once were—and what they can become again. \nVitality\, the companion publication to the exhibition\, is a striking\, full-colour book featuring Fred Herzog’s iconic photographs of Chinatown and its surrounding neighbourhoods from the 1950s\, ’60s\, and ’70s is available for purchase at Foo Hung Curios.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/vitality-iconic-images-hidden-stories/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Chinatown Storytelling Centre\, 168 E Pender St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6A 1T3\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://districtlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Vitality-Event-Listing-1d-e1743187594432.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250601T170000
DTSTAMP:20250327T001424Z
CREATED:20250327T001424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T001424Z
UID:10006990-1748772000-1748797200@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:Restless by Nature: Mary Sui Yee Wong\, 1990s to the present
DESCRIPTION:Richmond Art Gallery presents Restless by Nature\, the first retrospective of multidisciplinary artist Mary Sui Yee Wong’s work\, on view from April 12 to June 8\, 2025. Wong’s artistic practice over three decades spans sculpture\, installation\, photography\, video\, and costume\, and works in this exhibition have been specially updated for this new context–reflecting the site-specificity that Wong is known for. A newly commissioned performance-based work\, Gold Mountain\, draws from the rising levels of anti-Asian violence seen in recent years\, and will use an act of destruction to explore systemic racism as driven by the neoliberal economy. Born in Hong Kong to Cantonese opera master Toa Wong and raised in Vancouver\, the artist frequently addresses themes of personal memory\, familial legacy\, and cultural history in her work. Based in Montréal\, Wong is a professor in Concordia University’s Fine Arts department\, an advocate for the Chinese Canadian community\, and a celebrated mentor of younger generations of Asian diaspora artists. A collaboration between the Gallery\, City of Richmond Public Art\, and Capture Photography Festival\, her work TREASURE II\, which honours her Chinese cultural and artistic heritage\, will be featured at Lansdowne Station. \nThis exhibition is part of the 2025 Capture Photography Festival Selected Exhibition Program. \nAdmission to the Richmond Art Gallery is free. Donations are appreciated.
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/restless-by-nature-mary-sui-yee-wong-1990s-to-the-present/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Richmond Art Gallery\, 7700 Minoru Gate\, Richmond\, V6Y 1R8
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://districtlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1_Mary-Sui-Yee-Wong_Nature-Morte-II-1-e1743034372669.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Art Gallery":MAILTO:gallery@richmond.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250601T130000
DTSTAMP:20240119T052724Z
CREATED:20240119T052724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T052724Z
UID:10004193-1748775600-1748782800@districtlocal.com
SUMMARY:The Hidden History and Sweet Treats Tour
DESCRIPTION:It’s the perfect way to beat the winter blues! Step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue\, jealousy\, and murder that hide behind their walls. Stroll through the heart of Vancouver and finish with a private viewing inside the Marine Building\, all while enjoying a selection of 3 delectable sweet treats from some of the city’s finest pastry chefs and chocolatiers. Tours run every Sat and Sun at 11:00 a.m. with extra tour dates and times for special occasions\, including Valentine’s and Easter! \nTickets $69/$64 \nVisit forbiddenvancouver.ca for a full list of available tours and to book tickets!
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-hidden-history-and-sweet-treats-tour/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Outside Old Navy at 708 Robson St\, 708 Robson St\, Vancouver\, V6E 1B5
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://districtlocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/hhst10-e1705641987994.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours":MAILTO:info@forbiddenvancouver.ca
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR