We thought we’d send you a pleasant reminder that it’s Mother’s Day this weekend (Sunday May 12). First things first – don’t panic and, yes, she loves you anyway, regardless of whether or not there’s a table filled with food, flowers or the ‘perfect’ gift’. We can only imagine the sacrifices our mothers make, …
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It’s the day after Christmas and by now you’re probably relaxing on the couch with the Yule Log flickering away on Netflix, nog in hand, surrounded by friends, family and plenty of gifts. But wait….there’s more?! Yes! It’s Boxing Day in Gastown! And it comes but once a year. 2018’s last day of shopping …
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BOXING DAY BASH WITH LOUD EVENTS The Portside Pub WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 26 9:30pm Christmas is great but two full days with the fam can be a lot… reuinte with your buds on The Portside at our Boxing Day Bash hosted by LOUD Events! $7 Jager Bombs DJs Icy Touch & Alex Davies 930pm-3am Get guestlist …
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Shopping for Him? Should be easy, right?! Wrongo. You can’t read his mind and he’s not always the best on communicating exactly what he wants for Christmas. It’s all about the things that last, the stuff that his friends don’t exactly have, the items of real quality. You can get all that in Gastown. …
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Shopping for her this Christmas? Dare you?! But of course you will, and can, in Gastown. In this lovely little gift guide, we’ve selected but only a light flurry of suitable gifts for the love of your life, for your friend, or perhaps for mumsie. As always, the neighbourhood glistens like the first snowfall …
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Gastown loves the weird stuff. Throughout the neighbourhood you’ll discover the unique, the unusual, and the special. Our stores are stocked with things that sing (or whisper): “Take me home, I’m yours!”. Whether shopping for yourself or another, in Gastown you’ll find pieces that stand out among the rest, and considering the season, …
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As the sun fades, fairy lights and lampposts start to glow. Streets close, enthusiastic volunteers arrive in two’s and three’s, a large stage appears and a considerable score of happy carollers, young and old, descend upon the neighbourhood bringing with them the gift of music. A Carnival Band begins to play, the choirs start …
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The Spirit of Christmas, returns to the vibrant streets of Gastown tomorrow in the form of hundreds of beautiful voices. Under the canopy of fairy lights and on the cobblestone streets, Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood will host 15 fantastic carolling choirs who, through the gift of music, will surely touch your heart. Yule Duel is …
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With Yule Duel fast approaching, much like the mercurial spirit of Christmas, it’s time to get know some of our effervescent choirs as they ready themselves to kick some serious musical butt in the biggest, and only outdoor carolling competition in BC. This December 6th from 6pm-9pm, most of Gastown will be car free as …
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With Yule Duel fast approaching, much like the mercurial spirit of Christmas, it’s time to get know some of our effervescent choirs as they ready themselves to kick some serious musical butt in the biggest, and only outdoor carolling competition in BC. This December 6th from 6pm-9pm, most of Gastown will be car free as …
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