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Support Local Venues in Gastown, Vancouver 2025
Apr
Support Local Venues in Gastown, Vancouver
Transform Gastown Water Street Pedestrian Zone To Support Local Art and Music
The City of Vancouver has exciting news for the summer of 2025! The Water Street Pedestrian Zone pilot is set to return, transforming Gastown, DTES into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly area on weekends and during special events. This initiative, approved by the Council in October 2024, aims to enhance the local experience by providing expanded patios and a streamlined permitting process for businesses.
The City of Vancouver’s Community Placemaking Program offers financial support to help Gastown residents deliver placemaking projects that bring Vancouver’s public spaces to life. This will reimagine and temporarily transform the Gastown Water Street Pedestrian Zone into accessible, inspiring, inclusive, and fun experiences.
Expanded Patios and Creative Uses
To help businesses make the most of the extra street space, the City of Vancouver has introduced measures to support expanded patios, merchandise displays, and other creative uses like live music and vending. This initiative is designed to help local businesses engage customers in new and innovative ways, making Gastown, DTES an even more attractive destination for locals and tourists.
Showcasing Vancouver’s Live Music Scene
The Art Party is proud to be a part of this vibrant transformation. As a Google Local Guide Level 7, our photos and videos have garnered over 25 million views on Google Maps in 2025. This milestone underscores the impact and reach of our efforts to promote local venues and their unique food, art, and music experiences.
Our support for local talent is reflected in our comprehensive pages on Vancouver live music venues and art galleries. Whether you’re seeking a gallery with acoustic performances, a lively bar with a band, or a restaurant that serves delicious food alongside live music, our pages have you covered.
Discover 50+ Venues in Vancouver
On our pages, you’ll find detailed information about over 50 venues in Vancouver, each catering to different tastes and preferences. Each listing includes information about the venue, the type of music you can expect, and any special features or events. This makes it easy for music lovers to find the perfect spot to enjoy a night out while supporting local talent.
Support Local Venues with Art Coasters
In support of local venues, The Art Party plans to sell art coasters during live music performances in Gastown, DTES. Johnny Diamond, a talented musician, will perform live acoustic jazz, classic rock, pop, and original songs. Learn more about Johnny Diamond from Blue Rhapsody.
Our original art prints from USER®/Liza J. Lee and Joy Case are featured on waterproof coasters made of hardboard MDF, with a cork back and a high-gloss coating on top (3.74″ × 3.74″ × 0.16″ or 95 × 95 × 4 mm). These art coasters will retail for $15 for one and $25 for two, making them affordable souvenirs for both locals and tourists. Each coaster will feature a QR code on the back, directing buyers to a download page for the original music MP3 song “Summer Time Rain” about Vancouver. Additionally, buyers will have access to The Art Party gallery, which offers more original art prints for online sales at our online gallery.
Join Us to Support Local Venues in Gastown, Vancouver
The return of the Water Street Pedestrian Zone pilot is a fantastic opportunity to support local businesses and enjoy the vibrant culture of Gastown, Vancouver. With expanded patios, live music, and unique merchandise like our art coasters, there’s never been a better time to explore and support the local venues in Gastown, Vancouver. Stay tuned by joining The Art Party Community Facebook Group.
Zoe Cat Art Coasters collaboration with USER®/Liza J. Lee
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