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Mahjong has long been a way for people to gather, connect, and have fun, and it remains an important part of Chinatown’s history. Our Mahjong Parlour, in collaboration with Lucky Tile Mahjong, will bring this spirit to life as we invite attendees to play, watch, or learn in the heart
Join us for an elevated Lunar New Year Sip & Paint experience led by Vancouver-based artist Justine Crawford. In this guided session, guests will create their own Lunar New Year–inspired artwork featuring a floral lantern and moon motif. This celebratory evening includes an exclusive wine tasting of limited-edition 2026 Haywire Wine, available at Foo Hung
The 3rd Annual Chinatown Cocktail Showdown is back! Sponsored by Suntory Global Spirits. The event brings together eight of Chinatown’s iconic bars and restaurants for Lunar New Year-inspired cocktails. Sip original tasting pours from North America’s top bars - Bagheera, Bao Bei, Chickadee, Fiorino, Keefer Bar, Kissa Tanto, Laowai, Meo.
An exclusive community screening of Jon Chiang's Spring After Spring, only at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre. Join us for a community screening of Jon Chiang’s Spring After Spring at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre. Winner of Best Canadian Feature at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival, the film follows the Ho sisters
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
Create a custom soy wax candle in an intimate workshop led by Ollie & Co. Enjoy aromatic blends, hands-on crafting, and a cozy studio experience with complimentary pastries from Beaucoup Bakery. Step into our workshop for an immersive candle-making workshop that sparks creativity and inspires you to embrace the philosophy
Come to a Holiday Mahjong Social at Chinatown Storytelling Centre for an afternoon filled with nostalgia, community, and holiday cheer! In collaboration with Lucky Tile Mahjong, enjoy a friendly drop-in game or two of Mahjong. Bring the whole family—there will be mahjong-themed holiday gifts available at Foo Hung Curios and a
Vancouver’s Chinatown is a vibrant cultural hub, and these two locally published titles capture both its striking visual ambience, which draws countless photographers and visitors to its streets, and the rich and diverse histories contained within. Donna Seto’s gorgeous illustrations of the neighbourhood’s historical buildings are collected in Chinatown Vancouver,
Join us on Saturday, October 18 for Laughter on Pender at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre. Hong Kong headliner Vivek Mahbubani and comedian–PhD linguist Joanna Sio lead two stand-up sets, one in Cantonese and one in English, exploring how language shapes humour across cultures. Ticket Prices $35 for Non-Members ($30 for
Be part of the Vitality book launch at the Chinatown Storytelling Centre. Authors Carol Lee, and Ramona Mar will share their journey curating the book, joined by community voices featured in its pages, telling stories of Chinatown and accompanied by a curated exhibit.
In this Family Saturdays workshop, you’ll build and decorate your very own bamboo candle lantern, a gorgeous craft that’s as fun to make as it is to display. Lanterns have long been a symbol of celebration and community in Chinatown, and now you can bring one home with your own
The 2025 LiterASIAN Festival arrives with the theme of "Origins," an exploration of heritage and resilience that reflects two significant milestones: the 30th anniversary of the Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop (ACWW) and the recent centennial of the Chinese Exclusion Act. This year’s theme is particularly poignant as it connects ACWW’s