Hello friends!! It’s time to sign up. Whether you’re a returning performer or it’s your first time on stage the Van bLoc Party — the application is officially OPEN! This is your moment. So let me see whatcha got! Link in bio to apply!

Hey friends, Up next… Vendor applications are officially OPEN for Van bLoc Party 2025. If you’re a food truck, artist, brand, maker, or just have something awesome you want to share with the community — we’d love to have you out at @vanloc.ca with us. We’re curating a lineup of vendors that celebrate culture, creativity, and community right in the heart of Chinatown. Deadline to apply is May 9th Link in bio. Let’s make year ✌🏼 massive. *Vendor fee cost is on the application.

Hey friends! We’re officially opening up volunteer sign-ups for this year’s Van bLoc Party 🎉 If you’ve been looking for a fun way to get involved, meet cool people, and help bring Chinatown to life — this is it. From setting up the block to supporting performers, vendors, and vibes, there’s a role for everyone. Deadline to sign up is May 9th, so don’t wait too long! Link in bio or shoot us a message if you have questions. Thanks for being a part of Chinatown ❤️

Hey everyone! Wilson here from @vanloc.ca & @boaandhare Just wanted to let you know the Team & I officially launched the @vanblocparty Instagram 🎉 Super excited to kick things off and announce the Van bLoc Party is happening June 7 & 8, 2025 — and yes, we’re back for our second annual Van bLoc Party✌🏼 This year’s gonna be even better — more music, more culture, more community. We’re shutting down 98st and turning it into the heart of Chinatown again and would love for you to be part of it. The team will be posting on this IG. So follow along for updates, sign-ups, and behind-the-scenes stuff. Sign ups for Volunteers & Vendors info is ready Click the link and visit www.vanblocparty.ca See y’all soon 🫰🏻

The Resplendent Cave and The Chinatown Longevity Guild team up to bring you a Writing Club! Join us on March 21, April 18, May 6 and June 20 to practice your craft and meet other writers! This event is open to writers of every skill level, experience, and genres. Whether you're a novelist, screenwriter, poet, or lyricist, feel free to drop by! Our typical program for the night usually looks like this: 1. Short introduction (10-15min) 2. Writing exercise / freewrite (10min) 3. Share and discuss written work (20-30min) 4. Writing exercise 2 or peer editing (10-30min) 5. Free period/networking