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This Week In Gastown: June 3 -7
June 3, 2019
Ben Lockwood Trio Pourhouse MONDAY, JUNE 3 7 – 10:00 PM The Ben Lockwood trio brings some
New In The Neighbourhood – June 2019
May 31, 2019
Gastown is forever changing; such is the nature of consistency. Reliable? Of course. A discovery?
Gastown Tattoo Artists Appearing at The 2019 Vancouver Tattoo & Design Show
April 18, 2019
Gastown is full of artists. Creativity is drawn to the neighbourhood to thrive within
This Week In Gastown: April 8-14
April 8, 2019
Debra Jean and the Dreams Guilt & Co. MONDAY, April 8 Doors 7pm/Show 9:30pm
Where to Party in Gastown for St. Patrick’s Day 2019
March 12, 2019
Tis’ a day that comes but once a year and in Gastown, we know how
Open With Care Tool Kit
May 16, 2018
Collateral Material – Order Here! As our businesses continue to #openwithcare, we have put together the
It’s Spring Break! Time to Gastown Like A Local
March 23, 2018
Gastown is unlike anywhere else in the city. Steeped in history and spilling over with
Eyeland Framemakers reborn as Mosh Framemakers
February 23, 2018
Last night, at her completely redesigned boutique on Water Street, Sara Moshurchak unveilled Mosh Designs.
New Year’s Eve Parties In Gastown
December 27, 2017
The last night of 2017 is just days away. For some, plans have been made
A Yule Duel Choir is a bunch of friends you haven’t met yet. Here are 4 more!
December 6, 2017
Mulgrave Sings! UBC Med Choir Collage and Choralation A Cappella Natassja By; Mulgrave Sings! What
Meet even more…of The Yule Duel Choirs!
November 30, 2017
Quayside Voices, Vancouver Gaelic Choir and Collingwood Warblers Stephanie Lam; Quayside Voices What got you into
Meet the Choirs of Yule Duel 2017
November 29, 2017
With over 20 choirs competing in Yule Duel this year, each group will bring their own
Thanksgiving Dinner and all the trimmings in Gastown
October 6, 2017
There’s always something to be grateful for. Often just by taking a moment, one can
Neighbourhood Profile: Alice Wu and Johan Friedrich from Mosquito
September 20, 2017
Name (s): Alice Wu and Johan Friedrich Title: Owners Organization/Business: Mosquito Dessert Social: @mosquitodessert
Neighbourhood Profile: Ignacio Arrieta from La Mezcaleria
September 8, 2017
Name: Ignacio Arrieta Title: Owner Organization/Business: La Mezcaleria Social: @lamezcaleriayvr What do you do and
This is #MyGastown – with Peggy Liu (aka @waxmepoetic)
September 1, 2017
Interviewed by: JP McGlynn How long have you been taking pictures? I’ve been on Instagram for
Before Burning Man……Gastown!
August 2, 2017
Once a year, thousands of people make the pilgrimage to Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to create
Gastown Thursday Nights
May 20, 2025
The free pop-up music series is back every Thursday from 4-7pm. With live music on every
Gastown Sunday Set: Free Transit
May 11, 2025
Get a free transit pass on Sundays during your next Gastown vist from one of these
Gastown Sunday Set: Free Parking
May 10, 2025
Your first three hours of parking are free every Sunday.
Mother’s Day in Gastown
May 7, 2025
From brunch to bold gifts, we’ve curated the perfect Gastown day for the icon in your
Tourism Challenge 2025
April 14, 2025
The Tourism Challenge returns from April 19 – May 31, 2025.
St. Paddy’s Day Street Party
March 5, 2025
The street festival returns to Carrall St on March 17 from 12 PM – 8 PM.
Vancouver Cocktail Week In Gastown
February 26, 2025
From March 2-9. A note for the cocktail drinker: this is your spot.
Light Lane: Pedal Powered Art
February 24, 2025
A limited-time art installation at 1 Alexander St
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