We live close by to this Cultural Center. They are connected to a senior home. Parking is available…read moreon the street and underground. In the summer time they have the local Japanese Farmer Market happening. They offer Japanese classes along with other classes for kids. They sometimes offer workshops or classes for adults here as well. There is a little grocery store connected beside it. Inside the Cultural Center there are lot of art works and sometimes, they offer performance (inside near the back where they have a little stage).

Filmed a movie here called "Send The Rain". Mike and staff took great care of us. Very impressive…read morefacilities. Would come back here because there's so much it offers. Cool historical building!

It's weird going to a private event upstairs but through the bathrooms. Otherwise fine. People said…read moredrink prices were reasonable.

Interesting that the upstairs hall was completly renovated a couple years ago, brought up to code,…read moreand has a vibrant loyal crowd. Might not be everyone's cup of tea. So be it. Down home, local and unpretentious.

Through a friend of mine, I had a chance to join in free yoga class after work. (The instructor and…read moreme has a mutual friend) First you have to sign up the visitor registration at main entrance and check instructor's name on board. Then head to the each studio. It was small studio but very pleasant and clean. Leave the shoes at aisle and bring your belonging inside. Quiet enough to relax in downtown. I liked simple service by dance center staff too.

I love this place. Dancing with Sophie was one of the…read morehighlights of my year!

Came by for an event last night and really enjoyed it. The…read morebuilding has a nice airy feel to it and plenty of spaces to find your own. The staff were pleasant and I noticed some board games behind the front desk for visitors to use. I've only been in here a few times but would absolutely return for a future event or with a friend to hang out with a game on a cold evening! Note: parking is challenging/pricy in this area - would recommend transit instead. Right across the street from the Quay which has my favourite fruit/veg shop - would recommend a visit!!

This is a very nice building. Its is newly built. There is a Lego version of New Westminster in…read moreside. Free admission. This place is built for the same purpose as the conventional center downtown Vancouver. There are lots of meeting room. Of course, it is not as big as the one in Vancouver. But it serves its purpose. The gallery is free but closes at 5 pm. So you have to come early. But the plus side is they are open on weekends.

Bought tickets to see a specific comedian and got Bate and switched with no real explanation no…read moreoption for refund as they told us after we ordered our mandatory 2 items minimum per person. The food was disappointing probably frozen Costco stuff. The venue was like a dinghy attic and comedians were basically the joke, 1/3 was ok. Over all walked out of there feeling ripped right off. Never again

I'm so lucky to have this fantastic vintage venue within walking distance of my home. A few years…read moreago, the most recent owners took on the gigantic project of restoring this 1920s era vaudeville/movie house to its former glory, while also adding modern sound and lighting and reconfiguring the seating into a dinner theatre style. The pictures don't lie - there are big red velvet drapes, chandeliers and exotic Moorish/Morroccan touches like columns and murals. Just a damn cool theatre to see a show in, and I've now been to a few, from burlesque shows to my comedy idols like Bruce McCulloch. Upstairs in the smaller, and less lavishly appointed room, is Lafflines, which is a great spot to see up and coming comedians while having a few glasses of sorrow-drowning liquids and a basket of chicken strips. Both upstairs and downstairs have the same basic menu, so if you can deal with Sleemans and nachos, you're laughing. The wine list is OK, and for girl-drink drunks, they've got some sweet throwback martinis. The servers are really nice, but there never seem to be enough of them, so be decisive when they come around, because they might not get back around to you for a while! I've noticed that for some of the shows in the theatre, they'll have maybe two or three working the entire venue. Upstairs, one or two depending on the night (I tend to go on Thursdays for amateur night, so it's not usually very full). For all the fanciness of the decor, it's not at all posh, just a laid-back place to go see a live show. If you don't like fun, well, stay home.

Perfect space for the AcroYogis to commune and play!…read more LOCATION & DECOR: South side of North Vancouver right on the water near the piers. Wooden beam ceilings and large roof trusses. High ceilings and an open floor plan. SWAG/AMENITIES: 2 bathrooms, large windows for lots of light and high vaulted ceilings STAFF & EXPERIENCE: Came here for an Acura yoga festival and had an absolute blast. The space is perfect for the Acroyogis to get together and play. The space provided a lot of light and the open floor plan was great for an inclusive space. There really isn't much to it though. Just a large open space with bathrooms straight across from the entrance doors.

The Pipe Shop at The Shipyards is absolutely beautiful. I recently organized a large event here and…read moreit was a dream venue. Right from the start, Kate, the venue coordinator, was fantastic to work with. I met with her about 4-5 months before my event for an initial walk through and fell in love with the space immediately. If you're interested in booking this spot, make sure you book well in advance since their available dates fill up very quickly. The open-warehouse concept is perfect for any kind of event. The space itself is about 9,000 feet, has got white walls, plenty of windows and doors, large wooden pillars and string lights hanging at the center of the space. Other than that, you had to use your creativity to design the space. They also have renovated men's and women's bathrooms, a storage closet to hide boxes and such, and a serving area if you're bringing in caterers. With its convenient location and beautiful features, The Pipe Shop is really a perfect spot to host your next event or wedding. Excited to host another event here in the future.

Jennifer has excellent taste and represents a well curated group of artists. The prices are…read moreapproachable for the caliber of work, and the gallery is incredibly professional when it comes to renderings and shipping. I am not accustomed to buying from galleries and this experience was so good, I came back multiple times. Highly recommend!

Jennifer Kostuik Gallery is wihtout a doubt my favourite space to curate art in Vancouver…read more With a beautiful roster of talented artists from across the globe, there is always something for me and my clients to fall in love with. From large scale paintings and fine art photography to exquisite sculptures, the diversity of her gallery offerings are such a breath of fresh air. The customer service is just as exceptional as the artwork and it's always such a joy to walk in with a cappuccino to explore what's new. Whether you're a serious art collector or just diping you toes in the art world, I highly recomend a vist to Jennifers gallery. It's a rare gem in city otherwise full of cliche art. As an interior designer, there is no better way to breath life into a space than with fabulous artwork. Nothing will kill a space faster than mass produced HomeSense style prints.

Ironworks is a really lovely venue for music, art, and events…read more The network of rooms, halls, and galleries combine to a moldable space. We attended a wedding here and the set-up worked perfectly. The gallery space, with its stage, was great for dancing and the rowdies. The other halls housed the food, cake, and more subdued folks. Ironworks is run by Astrid Sars who was a very welcoming host. The bar served cheap drinks and the bar staff were friendly and good-natured. All around a great venue to keep in mind for when you want to celebrate.

I came here on the weekend for the VALT (Vancouver Alternative) Fashion Weekend, it was the first…read moretime I had even heard of this venue, so I was pretty stoked to check it out. The place is located down in gastown just on the cusp of the crust, meaning its just inbetween where the crackies meet the Vancouver nitelife, or if you're better with landmarks, kitty corner from the Number 5 Orange. Inside there are lots of old remains of ironworks bringing you industrial steampunk realness, and separate rooms to mingle and drink. Well, at this event there was a beer and wine selection so drink we did! A small glass of red went for $5 which is pretty decent, and they had a table of Geek Sweet Cupcakes for sale as well. YUM! The fashion show was fierce and they had some bands in between which were so-so. What I liked about this space was that there was space for a live band to play with a small stage, and there was also space for a runway (I'm not sure if that was brought in from somewhere else or something the venue rents) but it was pretty cool to have both, plus a separate room with a small bar set up, and a backstage area. What I'm sayin' is that this room is pretty diverse, and there's a lot you can do with it and I like that.