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SUMMARY:Lumière Festival Vancouver 2025
DESCRIPTION:The annual Lumière Festival returns to Vancouver from November 13 to 16\, 2025\, illuminating the city with light\, art\, and community spirit under this year’s theme\, “Unity.” \nThis free\, family-friendly event invites visitors to explore a series of light-based installations and experiences across the West End\, Downtown Vancouver\, and Gastown. Each location will showcase a unique atmosphere and artistic vision that celebrates togetherness\, creativity\, and cultural connection. \n“In a time when the world can often feel divided\, the Lumière Festival is about connection\, collaboration\, and shared experiences\,” says Shelley Hayashi\, Board President of Lumière Festival.\nUnlike previous years\, the 2025 edition will not include an official opening ceremony\, allowing organizers to focus on delivering impactful installations and programming throughout the city’s core. \nDespite a scaled-back format due to changing sponsor budgets\, the festival continues its mission to bring warmth\, joy\, and light to Vancouver’s winter nights. \nPresented in partnership with:\nWest End BIA\, Downtown Vancouver BIA\, and Gastown BIA \nFor more information\, visit: www.lumiereyvr.com \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/lumiere-festival-vancouver-2025/
LOCATION:Downtown Vancouver\, 955 Burrard St\, Vancouver\, V6Z 1Y2
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SUMMARY:2025 TAIWANfest: Artist Market
DESCRIPTION:TAIWANfest Artist Market features local and international creators who are experts in their craft. Blending tradition and innovation\, this year’s market also invites artisans all the way from Japan\, in a continuation of our 2017 Dialogue with Japan. From intricate crochet pieces and handcrafted jewellery\, ceramics and handmade charms\, the market aims to elevate small businesses right in the very heart of downtown Vancouver. \nJoin us in celebrating our local talent\, and treat yourself to a little memento of a weekend well spent with your friends here at TAIWANfest. \nFor more information and more creative programming\, visit www.vancouvertaiwanfest.ca. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/2025-taiwanfest-artist-market/
LOCATION:Downtown Vancouver\, 955 Burrard St\, Vancouver\, V6Z 1Y2
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACSEA":MAILTO:events@acsea.ca
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SUMMARY:Vancouver TAIWANfest
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver TAIWANfest returns to Downtown Vancouver this year with the theme “Echoes of the Ocean”\, exploring migration stories\, diasporic memories\, and cultural reconciliation. Discover the untold stories of Taiwan\, Portugal\, and Canada through live music performances featuring local and Taiwanese artists\, Hope Talks on history\, interactive exhibitions\, indigo dye workshops\, an artist market\, and more. \nBy linking Taiwan\, Portugal\, and Canada\, 2025 Toronto TAIWANfest reimagines multiculturalism as a living\, evolving story shared across the seas. \nLearn more about our programs at www.vancouvertaiwanfest.ca. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/vancouver-taiwanfest/
LOCATION:Downtown Vancouver\, 955 Burrard St\, Vancouver\, V6Z 1Y2
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SUMMARY:2025 TAIWANfest: Indigo Dye Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Indigo dyeing is a sustainable art practice passed down for generations in Hakka villages. Taichung’s Watersource Cultural and Educational Foundation presents hands-on indigo dye workshops right here in Vancouver! Learn about local agriculture and harvesting plant dye materials\, and get to work creating your own one-of-a-kind dye art. Discover the history of indigo dye in Taiwan’s Toubiankeng area and how the art form has evolved into a community craft. If you like arts\, crafts\, and culture\, you don’t want to miss out! \nFor more information and other unique cultural programming\, visit www.vancouvertaiwanfest.ca. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/2025-taiwanfest-indigo-dye-workshop/
LOCATION:Downtown Vancouver\, 955 Burrard St\, Vancouver\, V6Z 1Y2
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SUMMARY:The Holiday History & Hot Chocolate Tour
DESCRIPTION:This holiday season\, step inside downtown’s iconic heritage buildings and hear the tales of intrigue\, jealousy\, and sin that lurk inside their walls. You’ll enjoy the bright lights and holiday displays on show in our city’s grandest hotel lobbies. Start with a hot chocolate to warm your hands and hearts at local cafe Trees\, and then finish off with a private viewing inside the show-stopping Marine Building. \nTours run every day at 6:00 p.m. from Nov 15 to Jan 7\, with additional weekend tours and times added throughout December. \nTickets are $49/$45. Visit forbiddenvancouver.ca to book tickets! See the website for the full schedule and availability. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-holiday-history-hot-chocolate-tour/
LOCATION:Downtown Vancouver\, 955 Burrard St\, Vancouver\, V6Z 1Y2
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ORGANIZER;CN="Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours":MAILTO:info@forbiddenvancouver.ca
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SUMMARY:Lumière Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate our 11th year of illuminating Vancouver at Lumière Festival 2024! \nThis enchanting four-day celebration of light\, art\, and community invites you to experience the magic as we transform downtown into a radiant playground of creativity. With our tagline “Still Glowing Strong\,” we promise an uplifting experience that captivates hearts and inspires connections. \nCurated by the visionary Ana Valine\, this year’s festival features extraordinary installations and performances from acclaimed artists\, including Dan Acher’s awe-inspiring Borealis and Niko Tiainen’s groundbreaking Translucens. Discover stunning illuminated artworks and interactive displays across iconic locations like Coal Harbour\, Robson Street\, and the vibrant West End. \nBring your family and friends to partake in this free\, immersive experience that redefines winter in Vancouver. Together\, let’s celebrate the spirit of community and creativity! \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/lumiere-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Downtown Vancouver\, 955 Burrard St\, Vancouver\, V6Z 1Y2
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lumi%C3%A8re Festival":MAILTO:lumierefestivalvan@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240508T203000
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SUMMARY:Dine with 5 like-minded strangers | Well Fed Social Club
DESCRIPTION:What would happen if you had strangers fill out a personality test\, and organized folks into like-minded groups of six based on common interests\, personalities\, and age? Then\, had them meet for dinner at great restaurants around Vancouver? \nThat’s exactly what Well Fed Social Club is. A new social dining concept in Vancouver that originated in Mexico City\, complete your personality test\, reserve your seat for $15 (does not include dinner)\, and Well Fed will to all the work grouping folks and emailing you the restaurant details the night before. \nView the “How it works” reel for more details. \nTo nudge the evening along\, Well Fed also sends each attendee a convo starter topic to kickstart some meaningful interactions. Well Fed was started to foster the magic of in-person chance encounters\, so we hope you enjoy your curated dinner in this social dining experiment. \nReserve Your Seat Here! \nLearn more on Instagram @wellfedsocialclub or at wellfedsocialclub.com. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/dine-with-5-like-minded-strangers-well-fed-social-club/2024-05-08/
LOCATION:Downtown Vancouver\, 955 Burrard St\, Vancouver\, V6Z 1Y2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231029T120000
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SUMMARY:The Really Gay History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Vancouver PRIDE with the Man in the Pink Hat on the Really Gay History Tour! Drag kings\, two spirit warriors\, and queer church ministers\, this walking tour is a celebration of the unsung heroes who forever changed the social fabric of our city. Sundays at 10 a.m. + Extra PRIDE dates Aug 3-7 at 10 a.m. | $32 | forbiddenvancouver.ca \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/the-really-gay-history-tour/2023-10-29/
LOCATION:Downtown Vancouver\, 955 Burrard St\, Vancouver\, V6Z 1Y2
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ORGANIZER;CN="Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours":MAILTO:info@forbiddenvancouver.ca
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