The TD Trust Vancouver International Jazz Festival. It’s internationally respected. It’s locally revered. It’s the largest annual festival in Vancouver. And you can catch it in Gastown. The last weekend in June.

Over 400 performances by the famous. The infamous. And emerging stars. Attend a ticketed event or one of many free events taking place in Vancouver, including the free “Gastown Jazz”. Sweet.

Want more info? Go to www.coastaljazz.ca

This display of 75 to 100 Classic and heritage cars will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday September 4, 2010 in the Gastown district of Vancouver. Water Street will be closed off for the day and cars will be displayed from the Gassy Jack statue all the way to Granville Square.

Want more info? Go to www.steamworksconcours.com

Gastown’s seventh annual motorcycle Show & Shine. Come out to see some of the finest machines this August 15th, 2010.

See www.bccom-bc.com for more.

Jump Blues. Boogie. Rockabilly. Shuffle. Gospel…and Chili. The Inaugural Gastown Blues and Chili Festival had it all, and we're gearing up to make the 2nd Annual event even better! The neighbourhood celebration is set to take place on Sunday, September 19th, 2010 from noon to 7PM, and will showcase local up-and-coming and high profile musicians throughout the day.

See gastownbluesandchili.wordpress.com for more.