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10 BC Films to Watch at this year’s VIFF

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 District Local

Curtis Woloschuk, the Director of Programming at VIFF, has provided a list of the Top …

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Vancouver Arts Festival for self-identified “Outsiders”

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 District Local

On Oct. 11–13, 2024, the 8th annual Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival (VOAF) will return to …

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Comedy, Experimental Sound Dinners: Chambar’s 2-0!

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 District Local


Chambar Restaurant is hosting a number of special events this month, culminating on September 29th …

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Design Vancouver Festival Relaunches this September

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 District Local

Set for September 19-29, 2024, Design Vancouver Festival anticipates over 25,000 attendees across 66 events …

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Emily in Paris-themed dinners & classes at PICA

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024 District Local

The culinary team at Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA) will transport food lovers to …

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Jun 11
June 11 @ 10:00 am - July 19 @ 7:00 pm

Coca-Cola Fan Zone at FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver

Jun 11
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Game Days at South Flats: Outdoor Global Soccer Watch Parties

Jun 11
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Art & Sip with Biliana Velkova

Jun 11
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The Perfect Bite, A Dinner Experience Inspired by Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Jun 11
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Reid Jamieson & CVM Songbird Sessions @ Irish Heather

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Families. Die-hards. Everyone in between. The FIFA Families. Die-hards. Everyone in between. The FIFA Fan Festival™ has arrived, Vancouver! Watch every World Cup™ match live on massive screens, vibe to Canadian and global artists at the brand-new Freedom Mobile Arch amphitheatre, dig into incredible food, and experience football like never before, all set inside the PNE Grounds at Hastings Park. Food vendors include @vijsrestaurant @paellaguys @lataqueria @chouchoucrepes @nubatown @rizsushi @rosiesbbqsmokehouse @pastaggioyvr and much more! We sampled chef-inspired loaded @doritosca nachos in a bag, perfect game nosh. There are refreshment bars throughout, but our fave area is The Vineyard, focusing on local BC wines to enjoy in a lovely tree-lined setting. June 11 – July 19 Free to enter and experience various activations, with the exception of reserved amphitheatre seating @fwc26vancouver @pne_playland
A hidden gem until you look up! @parkerrooftop has A hidden gem until you look up! @parkerrooftop has refreshed its menu with Aburi-style sushi, miso black cod, wagyu, spicy tuna crispy rice and more. Open daily from 3pm on the 9th floor of The Parker Hotel, with panoramic city views across three patios. Golden Hour daily 3–6pm. 📍 1379 Howe Street, Beach District
Momentum: Power and Identity in Sports opens today Momentum: Power and Identity in Sports opens today at the @ccmuseumbc. ⚽️ 🏈 🏒 🏓⛸️🏂⛷️ From Patrick Chan’s three Olympic medals to Norman Kwong’s four Grey Cups, from Lori Fung’s rhythmic gymnastics gold to Zach Edey in the NBA, Chinese Canadians have been competing, excelling, and showing up for over a century. And now, the story is getting its moment. Staged in a sports bar-inspired gallery, Momentum brings together artifacts, photography, and boundary-pushing contemporary art to reclaim a place in Canadian sports history that was always earned but rarely told. Catch it at the Poy Family Gallery through September 5, 2027. 📍 Chinese Canadian Museum, Vancouver BC 🗓️ Open Wed–Sun, 10AM–7PM (June 12–July 19)
District Local Family Meals // A series of quicks District Local Family Meals // A series of quicks snaps to document for our own memories, mere milliseconds before hungry kids, parents, grandparents, and friends descend on a feast; crowded tables, lots of hands, most of all, eating well in good company. Some places we’ve sipped and snacked at this spring / delicious moments around town: @bentocafeyvr @homerstcafebar @lemarchestgeorge @fannybayoysters @mercatodiluigi @toukyvr @pantitlanbar @mountpleasantvintage @saikosushi_vancouver_ @chosunkoreanbbq @sprezzatura_van @cielitolindovan @rileysfishandsteak @raysdaydinnerdark @bistrosakanayaletown @sakanabistroyaletown
Pulp Fiction on 35mm. The Matrix. Fargo. Chungking Pulp Fiction on 35mm. The Matrix. Fargo. Chungking Express. Thelma & Louise. My Own Private Idaho. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 90s, Baby! is here at VIFF all summer long with 85+ films, with each week representing one year, chronologically through the decade that changed cinema. This is the biggest film series ever mounted in Vancouver, running June 19 through end of August. Plus, catch live events all summer featuring surf band The ReViberators play Dick Dale before Pulp Fiction, a Cuban band fires up The Mambo Kings, Cantopop for Chungking Express, and Burt Bacharach songs before Austin Powers. Smashing, baby! Series passes are $249 (less than $3/film). Ten-ticket packs $149. Details at @viffest VIFF.org
The hottest place to be this morning. @oakridgepar The hottest place to be this morning. @oakridgepark
@roots is bringing an interactive jersey customiza @roots is bringing an interactive jersey customization experience to stores across Canada on May 29 & 30. Stop by, purchase your jersey from their new summer collection, and get it heat pressed and personalized on the spot, free of charge. Every jersey purchase also comes with a special gift with purchase (while supplies last). PLUS! the first five shoppers at each location score a FREE jersey. This one’s made for concert szn, festival fits, and summer sport vibes. Don’t sleep on it. 📅 May 29–30 📍 Roots Hornby | 929 Robson St, Unit 155, Vancouver
The most talked-about grand opening ever. @oakridg The most talked-about grand opening ever. @oakridgepark opens Thursday, May 28. 🛍️ SHOPPING @acnestudios @alexanderwangny @alo @arcteryx @aritzia @bcliquorstores @boss @brownsshoes @brunellocucinelli_brand @bulgari @canadagoose @chanelofficial @chaumetofficial @chowtaifookjewellery @louboutinworld @coach @crateandbarrel @davidyurman @diptyque @dolcegabbana @ferragamo @harryroseninc @jacobandco @leahalexandrajewelry @loewe @longchamp @loropiana @louisvuitton @lululemon @maisonmargiela @majeparis @maxmara @miumiu @moncler @prada @rolex @safewaycanada @sandroparis @sephoracanada @sisleyparisofficial @sportinglifecan @swarovski @tagheuer @thombrowne @tiffanyandco @tudorwatch @maisonvalentino @veronicabeard @versace @weekendmaxmara 🍽️ EATING @timeoutmarketvancouver @barnaclebybravo @beaucoupbakery @whereislaowai @blndtgerdumplings @bobarunvancouver @dlchicken @espanayvr @chefrobfeenie @eatheritage @kishimoto.restaurant @thelunchlady @makaam.yvr @meebar.yvr @mellovancouver @luigispastaebasta @askforluigi @chefvikramvij @pidginyvr @_santotaco @viateverepizza
This @timeoutmarketvancouver section of @oakridgep This @timeoutmarketvancouver section of @oakridgepark (second floor) is stunning. These folks have worked so hard to get their stalls ready for you for the grand opening today. Go support them! @barnaclebybravo @beaucoupbakery @whereislaowai @blndtgerdumplings @bobarunvancouver @dlchicken @espanayvr @chefrobfeenie @eatheritage @kishimoto.restaurant @thelunchlady @makaam.yvr @meebar.yvr @mellovancouver @luigispastaebasta @askforluigi @chefvikramvij @pidginyvr @_santotaco @viateverepizza 🎉 Oakridge Park opens Thursday, May 28.
Tween tour: “I think these brands are a bit too fa Tween tour: “I think these brands are a bit too fancy for me to know.” 😂 We brought an 11 y.o. to preview Oakridge Park. Her picks at @oakridgepark: @aritzia @sephoracanada @lululemon @mellovancouver @dlchicken @bobarunvancouver @eatheritage 🎉 Oakridge Park opens Thursday, May 28 at 11am.
Richmond’s House of Dawn has launched a set menu w Richmond’s House of Dawn has launched a set menu worthy of an extended lunch hour. Chef James Yang’s steakhouse in an unassuming shopping plaza has quietly become one of the most upscale dining rooms in Richmond, and the new three-course prix-fixe lunch menu is the latest reason to make a reservation. Available daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the $70 menu opens with your choice of Burrata from Puglia, Wagyu Tartare, Foie Gras Parfait, or Lobster Bisque with a half butter-poached tail. Mains range from an Iberico Tomahawk to Asian-spiced Ora King Salmon to a Summer Corn Risotto. A classic Crème Brûlée to close things out. It’s a proper unrushed sit-down lunch in a room that takes its craft seriously. @houseofdawnsteakhouse 130-8171 Ackroyd Rd, Richmond
This is what was inside the @hflvancouver x @whole This is what was inside the @hflvancouver x @wholefoodscanada Sip & Savour swag bag. Tickets were $65 for $200+ in value. All 500 tickets sold out in a flash. They also include $5,000+ in prizes up for grabs, including a getaway to @tinwisresort in Tofino. Partial proceeds support @backpackbuddiesbc to help feed kids across BC. Follow @hflvancouver and sign up for their newsletter so you’re first to know about their next one. @organikahealth @lacroixwater @djaproducts @bluemonkeybeverage @freshisbest.co @greensunfoodscanada @get_joni @mezete_official @treeislandyogurt @mrsmeyerscleandaycanada @silverhillsbakery @trubar.brands @vivahealthskincare @chasorganics @daiyafoods @farmingkarma @altereco_foods @covesoda @chocxochocolatier @snack21treats @kuhnecanada @smartsweets @madegoodfoodscanada @cornthins_original @falescaimporting @terrafoods @cows_creamery @wisebitescanada @ohmefoods @plantropylife #districtlocal #media
@abento_official is already one of our family favo @abento_official is already one of our family favourites. This time, we enjoyed a meal with a table full of local foodies. Swipe to see what the table cleared first. Don’t want to navigate the Cambie x Broadway traffic these days? They have ready-to-eat meals in the freezer sections of @igastoresbc and @freshst_market across Metro Vancouver. 🍲 🍽️ A.Bento 📍 656 W. Broadway #districtlocal #media #vancouverfoodie #yvreats
Things we won’t miss: Pylons. 🎉 @oakridgepark’s Things we won’t miss: Pylons. 🎉 @oakridgepark’s retail district is opening Thursday, May 28 at 11am. There are tons of luxury runway brands opening up here, but these are some of the home-grown Canadian retailers in this space: @safewaycanada @sportinglifeca @lululemon @aritzia @arcteryxbc @harryroseninc @canadagoose @birks @leahalexandrajewelry @petitpont_vancouver @mophead_ca @greentee_golfshop @bcliquorstores Shout out to @crateandbarrelcanada for hanging in there this whole time. We will share more as soon as we get to step inside this much anticipated space!
Vancouver is gearing up for FIFA World Cup 2026 an Vancouver is gearing up for FIFA World Cup 2026 and Science World is at the centre of it all, quite literally! ⚽️ Starting with the dome itself: Science World is being transformed into “The Beautiful Dome,” a 360-degree recreation of the adidas Trionda, the official FIFA World Cup 2026 match ball. Made up of 131 custom-shaped panels across a 40-metre diameter, the installation is anticipated to be complete in early June and will be one of the defining visual landmarks of the tournament in Vancouver. Inside, Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum is now open through September 7, 2026, offering a deep dive into the innovations that power the modern game across five sections: Broadcasting and Media, Intelligent Data, Refereeing and Fair Play, Staging the Game, and an Innovation Lab. From the first camera to broadcast a World Cup match in 1954 to today’s drone footage and connected ball technology, the exhibition traces how innovation has shaped the way soccer is played, officiated, and experienced, without ever replacing the human skill and emotion at its heart. Highlights include the field-side VAR monitor used at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, the adidas Trionda match ball fitted with its FIFA World Cup 2026 motion sensor, and objects from Canada’s recent football history, including Christine Sinclair’s jersey from Canada’s Olympic gold-medal win, the match ball from Canada vs. Croatia at Qatar 2022, and Atiba Hutchinson’s captain’s jersey. Science World Open now through September 7, 2026
Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change is now open at the Vancouver Art Gallery. This landmark exhibition brings together 30+ artists and 35+ works, from monumental installations to living sculptures, asking one urgent question: How do we face ecological change with anything other than despair? Four thematic chapters guide the experience: Living Knowledge: geological pasts, Indigenous land care, and environmental activism Consumed Earth: extraction, extinction, and the communities left behind Speculative Worlds: sci-fi futures, rising tides, and post-human imaginings Material Memory: healing, recycled materials, and the weight of what we consume The exhibition takes its name from Clarissa Tossin’s Future Geography: Cosmic Cliffs (2023), weaving NASA star imagery with discarded Amazon boxes — the cosmic alongside the everyday. Highlights include: John Akomfrah’s ocean meditation Vertigo Sea, Brian Jungen’s whale skeleton built from plastic patio chairs, and a new Jeffrey Gibson sculpture made for the show. Don’t miss: SANCTUARY on the 4th floor offers a 360° journey into BC’s ancient forests inside a geodesic dome (framed within a life-sized buildout of an ancient tree!) Throughout the exhibition, videos produced by 40+ UBC undergraduate students, working across disciplines under the VAG’s Eva Respini and Dr. Sara Harris of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, respond to individual artworks and bring scientific context to the environmental issues explored in each section. Future Geographies Vancouver Art Gallery Now open through January 10, 2027 futuregeographies.nationalobserver.com
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