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Circle Craft Holiday Market Celebrates 50 Years

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 District Local

The Circle Craft Holiday Market returns for a landmark 50th season, welcoming 300+ artisans to …

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Vancouver Christmas Market Tickets on Sale Now

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 District Local

Vancouver Christmas Market returns to Jack Poole Plaza from November 13 to December 24 – …

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Fall into familly fun at Metropolis at Metrotown

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 District Local

The leaves have turned, and all things pumpkin spice are in full effect. It’s time …

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

Coca-Cola Fan Zone at FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver

Jul 10
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Richmond Celebrates Soccer

Jul 10
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Indian Summer Festival

Jul 10
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tacofino: Summer of Football

Jul 10
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The Polygon Gallery: Greg Girard

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Theatre Under The Stars is such a quintessential V Theatre Under The Stars is such a quintessential Vancouver summer experience. And it’s @tutsvancouver’s 86th anniversary this year. How awesome is that?! On stage this summer on alternating nights from now until August 22 at Stanley Park: 🧜🏼‍♀️ Disney’s The Little Mermaid ⛪️ Sister Act Don’t miss it! #tuts2026
$2.99 bubble tea? Say less. 101 Boba launched 3 n $2.99 bubble tea? Say less. 101 Boba launched 3 new drinks and they have special pricing from July 6-8: 🧋 CheeCap Roasted Milk Tea 🧋 Pudding Milk Tea 🧋 CheeCap Mango Green Tea Order on @fantuanofficial and pull up to any @101boba_canada location. PS. Pudding milk tea is already quite sweet, so get 0% sugar, less ice.
RAGAS FOR A RUPTURED WORLD | Indian Summer Festiva RAGAS FOR A RUPTURED WORLD | Indian Summer Festival’s 16th edition brings 90+ artists across Vancouver, Burnaby & Surrey with ticketed and free programming, panels & more. Highlights at this year’s @indiansummerfestival include: Vancouver debuts: comedian Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa + singer Rashmeet Kaur Julian Brave NoiseCat in conversation Live plant bioelectricity sound at @vandusengarden Anita Majumdar’s Why We Work Out Abby Govindan’s Pushing 30 Ruby Singh’s HYDRONE sound installation 🗓️ July 9–19, 2026 🎟️ Tickets at indiansummerfest.ca
Pure gold in this thread. Save this post as a remi Pure gold in this thread. Save this post as a reminder to try something new for your next meal. 🍽️💛
Come with us to @claudiosristorante over in Solo D Come with us to @claudiosristorante over in Solo District in @exploreburnaby. They just launched a new brunch menu. 🍳 Thank you for having us! #districtlocal #burnaby #media
All smiles at the pre-game parade down at Olympic All smiles at the pre-game parade down at Olympic Village today. Heard a lot of “Oops, sorry!” as people bumped into each other in this hyped crowd. Go Canada!! 🇨🇦 ⚽️
Downtown Vancouver is alive tonight. ⚽️ 🍻 🔥 Downtown Vancouver is alive tonight. ⚽️ 🍻 🔥
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.
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