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Tour for Farsi Speakers
Ferry Building Gallery | West Vancouver — Tour for Farsi Speakers: Saturday, July 18, 3 p.m.
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ArtSpeaks at Harmony Arts Festival
Ferry Building Gallery | West Vancouver — | ArtSpeaksArtSpeaks at Harmony Arts FestivalJuly 31 - August 9 ArtSpeaks takes place in a large tent just west of the Ferry Building Gallery on the Ambleside waterfront at the Harmony Arts Festival from Friday, July 31, to Sunday, August 9.
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Horse Opera
Squarerigger Pub — Horse Opera · Show starts 8:00 PM · Live Music
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Johnny & the Walkers
Squarerigger Pub — Johnny & the Walkers · Show starts 8:00 PM · Live Music
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Daily Happy Hour
Squarerigger Pub — Daily happy hour deals. The perfect excuse to start your evening right.
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Live Music Nights
Squarerigger Pub — Live Music every Friday · Shows start 8:00 PM
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Karaoke with Tracey
Squarerigger Pub — Karaoke with Tracey · Starting at 7:30 PM
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What it's like to live here
Read the neighbourhood like a local: daily errands, green space, housing, and the current pulse around Chinatown.
Daily errands282 nearby
Food, coffee, shopping and everyday stops mapped from local business data.
Walkable core324 close-by
Places within roughly a 15-minute walk of the neighbourhood centre.
Green space0 parks & trails
Parks, trails and outdoor stops nearby that shape the week-to-week feel.
What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood
Scout's still gathering what locals are saying in Chinatown. Know something worth sharing? Drop a tip below — you'll be the first.
Scout's noteUpdated July 13, 2026
Find your kind of day
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Local signals
What changed around Chinatown
Openings, roadwork, civic decisions, development and public-space updates classified from recent source-linked local coverage.
Salt Lake Buddhist Temple to host 90th annual Obon festival in JapantownSalt Lake Buddhist Temple to host 90th annual Obon festival in Japantown KSL.comSalt Lake Buddhist Temple, Obon, JapantownHistoric SF fireworks show derailed by fog, 'unprecedented crowds'Historic SF fireworks show derailed by fog, 'unprecedented crowds' SFGATEHistoric SF, SFGATE Historic SF, SFGATE Japantown NewsWomen of Influence: Esmeralda OrtizWomen of Influence: Esmeralda Ortiz The Business JournalsWomen, Influence, Esmeralda Ortiz
This Weekend
Weekend picks in Chinatown
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Jul 17-19
2026-07-17
Slash Need, Sundress
The Cobalt Cabaret
Timbre Concerts presents Slash Need With Guests Sundress.For more info on Timbre Concerts and their upcoming concerts visit www.timbreconcerts.com.
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2026-07-17
Friday Night BBQ & Bowls
Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club
Open to Members and their Guests. 2 seatings - 5:30 and 6:30 - Pre Orders can be placed up to Noon, the Wednesday before the BBQ.
Website / Schema:Www.Splbc.Com · Dated source feed · Confidence: Strong (source, date, venue)
2026-07-17
Gabriel Palatchi Solo Piano World Tour |in Lions Bay
Lions Bay Village Hall
Tango, World Rhythms and Jazz: Milonga in a LEGENDARY Setting. COME HEAR!
Eventbrite · Dated source feed · Confidence: Strong (source, date, venue)
2026-07-17
Sha'arai Mizrah’s Friday Night Service
Burquest Jewish Community Association
Join us for Sha'arai Mizrah’s Friday night service
Website / Schema:Www.Burquest.Org · Dated source feed · Confidence: Strong (source, date, venue)
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The quick read
What is happening in Chinatown this week?
Chinatown has 30 current event listings. Current picks include The North Face Trail Series x Slowpokes Vancouver, Unwind & Weave: Ivy Removal and Basket Making, Carnaval del Sol 2026 | 1-Day Pass (July 11 OR 12).
What can families do in Chinatown?
Family-coded listings near Chinatown include VFS Summer Intensives: Film Production JULY 13 - 17, 2026. Check each event page for time, venue, price, parking, and local notes.
What is a good date-night idea in Chinatown?
For a date night near Chinatown, start with Matcha Latte Art Throwdown! by Peace & Culture Coffee X Ichiyo's Matcha Bar, Rooftop Sunset Sessions, KISSING BOOTH: An All Trans Woman Showcase, then use the Eat & Drink guide for coffee, dinner, or a nearby stop.
What is in the local news around Chinatown?
Recent local headlines around Chinatown include Salt Lake Buddhist Temple to host 90th annual Obon festival in Japantown - KSL.com, Women of Influence: Esmeralda Ortiz - The Business Journals, Seven people arrested in Vietnam over alleged HiAnime piracy network that reportedly earned millions - primetimer.com. The source links below the guide point to the original reporting.
What is Chinatown good for day to day?
Chinatown has 149 food and drink places in the current Tiny Local Adventure map, plus current event and local-news signals when available.
What are homes like in Chinatown right now?
Tiny Local Adventure currently sees 41 home listings in or near Chinatown, with a median asking price around $779,000.
Is Chinatown a good place to live?
Chinatown has 148 places to eat, and 134 shops and services mapped within the neighbourhood. Use the guide below to judge the day-to-day fit for you.
What is Chinatown known for?
Chinatown is known locally for landmarks like Victory Square Cenotaph, its 148-strong food and drink scene.
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What is there to do in Chinatown?
Chinatown has 0 parks and green spaces, 148 places to eat, and landmarks like Victory Square Cenotaph. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in Chinatown?
Most of Chinatown is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
How do I get to Chinatown?
Chinatown sits in Japantown, British Columbia, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in Chinatown?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Chinatown, and can connect you with a local agent.