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SUMMARY:Magic of Gastown
DESCRIPTION:This month\, Gastown is transforming into a holiday wonderland\, inviting guests to experience The Magic of Gastown—a neighbourhood-wide holiday celebration filled with festive entertainment\, nostalgic traditions\, immersive experiences and creative displays from local businesses. Throughout the neighbourhood\, visitors will encounter roaming carolers\, neighbourhood elves\, boutique holiday shopping\, and twinkling lights set against Gastown’s historic cobblestones. Additionally\, free horse-drawn carriage rides return on December 14 and 21\, reviving a beloved tradition that began in Gastown in the 1980s. \nHoliday Highlights in Gastown \nElf off the Shelf – Neighbourhood-Wide Contest\nA rotating cast of Gastown elves will pop up in shops and restaurants daily from December 10-14. Visitors can follow clues on the @mygastown Instagram account and enter to win weekly prizes. \nFree Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides (Dec 14 & 21\, 12pm–5pm)\nA Gastown tradition returns\, offering visitors a nostalgic ride through the neighbourhood. \nCarolers & Holiday Entertainment (First 3 Sundays of December)\nRoaming carolers and festive performers will bring classic holiday sounds to streets and storefronts. \nFree Parking on Sundays\nDecember visitors can enjoy stress-free parking at Easy Park – Lot 126 when shopping and dining at their favourite Gastown spots. \nMarching Mariachi Band (Dec 11\, 6pm–8pm)\nA beloved Gastown tradition returns as Mariachi Los Dorados and traditional dancers parade through Canada’s first Mexico Barrio\, accompanied by margarita specials and festive surprises along the way. \nGastown Tree Walk\nLocal businesses will display their own uniquely decorated holiday trees\, turning Gastown into a charming\, walkable forest of festive creativity. \nHoliday Lighting\nFestive lights will illuminate the neighbourhood. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/magic-of-gastown/
LOCATION:Gastown\, Water Street between Abbott\, Carrall and Maple Tree Square\, Vancouver
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SUMMARY:Meet me in Gastown
DESCRIPTION:Meet Me in Gastown returns Aug 14\, 4–9 PM\, with 16 top restaurants\, live music from Latin to orchestral pop\, and a cocktail patio party. Free\, all-ages\, and in support of A Better Life Foundation\, it’s an evening of food\, music\, and community in one of Vancouver’s most iconic neighbourhoods. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/meet-me-in-gastown-2/
LOCATION:Gastown\, Water Street between Abbott\, Carrall and Maple Tree Square\, Vancouver
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lowtide Properties":MAILTO:kira@ninepointagency.com
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SUMMARY:Gastown Thursday Nights
DESCRIPTION:Gastown BIA’s free pop-up music series is back every Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30 pm with live music on every block\, plus special monthly takeovers. From jazz to slow jams and everything in between\, enjoy live music from the comfort of your favourite patio or while walking down the cobblestone streets EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT from May 31 – September 5. \nCheck https://gastown.org/thursdaynights/ for the full schedule\, special takeover events\, and guest updates—or follow along on the @mygastown Instagram page. For general inquiries\, please contact programs@gastown.org. \nLocations:\nBlood Alley Square (BAS) *NEW LOCATION\nMaple Tree Square (MTS)\nAbbott x Water Street (outside of the Lamplighter)\nCambie x Water Street (outside of Water St. Cafe) \n2024 Lineup:\nMay 30\, 2024\nAdrienne Robles (BAS) // Soul\, RnB\, Pop\, Blues\, Jazz\, Funk\nKatie Stewart (MTS) // Jazz\, Classical\, Pop\, String Music\nPat Chessel (Abbott St) // Folk \nJune 6\, 2024\nSteven Beddall & Joseph Lubinsky-Mast (BAS) // Country\, Rockabilly\, and Blues\nLesley Branton Trio (MTS) // Jazz\, Blues\nRocky Riobo (Abbott St) // Vintage Jazz\nTBD (Cambie) \nJune 13\, 2024\nEmmett Jerome (BAS) // Roots\nRichard Tichelman (MTS) // Pop\, Singer\, Songwriter\nLee Nichols (Abbott St) // California Sound\, “Dad Rock”\nTBD (Cambie) \nJune 20\, 2024\nThe Robin Layne Duo (BAS) // Jazz\, Latin and African\nRocky Riobo (MTS) // Vintage Jazz\nCat Murphy Solo (Abbott St) // Humorous Folk-Rock\nTBD (Cambie) \nJune 27\, 2024\nFrankie Hidalgo & the MVPS (BAS) // Juno Nominee\, R&B\, Soul\, Gospel\, Jazz\, Latin\nKatie Stewart (MTS) // Jazz\, Classical\, Pop\, String Music\nPat Chessel (Abbott St) // Folk\nTBD (Cambie) \nJuly 4\, 2024\nThe Antonio Larosa Duo (BAS) // Nostalgic\, Modern County-Rock\nCat Murphy Solo (MAS) // Humorous Folk-Rock\nEmilyn (Abbott St) // Singer/Songwriter\, Funk-Inspired Bass\, Full Harmonies\nTBD (Cambie) \nJuly 11\, 2024\nStephen Lecky (BAS) // Pop\nMike Cody (MTS) // East Coast\, Classic Rock\, Country and Original Music\nLee Nichols (Abbott St) // California Sound\, “Dad Rock”\nTBD (Cambie) \nJuly 18\, 2024\nJimi (BAS) // Pop\, Soul\, R&B\nPat Chessel (MTS) // Folk\nTBD (Abbott St)\nTBD (Cambie) \nJuly 25\, 2024\nMuevete (BAS) // Youth\, Marimba\nThe Miles Black Trio with Billy and Patty and the Sound of Ella and Sinatra (MTS)\nCat Murphy Band (Abbott St)\nTBD (Cambie) \nAugust 1\, 2024\nPRIDE KICKOFF TAKEOVER WITH GUILT & CO. x AMEX (MTS)\nSteve Marriott (Abbott St)\nTBD (Cambie) \nAugust 8\, 2024\nUnoMas Trio (BAS)\nKatie Stewart (MTS)\nRocky Riobo (Abbott St)\nTBD (Cambie) \nAugust 15\, 2024\nMEET ME IN GASTOWN TAKEOVER\nLesley Branton (Abbott St)\nJim Meyer (Cambie St) \nAugust 22\, 2024\nThe Adam Thomas duo (BAS)\nMike Cody (MTS) \nAugust 29\, 2024\nNaRai Dawn & Jim Black (BAS)\nLee Nichols (MTS) \nSeptember 5\, 2024\nOlin Brix (BAS)\nThe Miles Black Trio with Billy and Patty and the Sound of Ella and Sinatra (MTS) \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/gastown-thursday-nights/2024-09-05/
LOCATION:Gastown\, Water Street between Abbott\, Carrall and Maple Tree Square\, Vancouver
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gastown Business Improvement Society":MAILTO:gillian@ninepointagency.com
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SUMMARY:Meet Me in Gastown
DESCRIPTION:Returning for its second year\, Meet Me in Gastown is a free\, all-ages community celebration featuring outdoor games\, local community activations\, a performance by the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra\, and an exciting grand finale celebration. \nHosted by Low Tide Properties in collaboration with the Gastown Business Improvement Society\, PCI Developments\, Reliance Properties\, and The Salient Group\, the event will partially close Water Street from Abbott Street to Carrall Street\, transforming Gastown into a summer hub for families and friends to enjoy. \nAlong Water Street\, visitors can shop local businesses and engage in activations\, including a free floral bouquet station. Picnic tables will be set up along the street for attendees to enjoy takeout from neighbouring businesses\, along with Monarca and Guilt & Co.’s cocktail patio extension on Carrall Alley. \nFor further information on the event\, please visit: \nContact:\nhttps://www.lowtideproperties.com/meet-me-in-gastown-2023/\ninfo@lowtideproperties.com \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://districtlocal.com/event/meet-me-in-gastown/
LOCATION:Gastown\, Water Street between Abbott\, Carrall and Maple Tree Square\, Vancouver
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