Meet Me in Gastown 2023

August 31st, from 3 to 7 PM

Join us on Thursday, August 31st from 3pm to 7pm for Meet Me in Gastown, a vibrant celebration of dining, shopping and live music. Experience Water Street’s partial closure with games, art activations and more. Don’t miss the grand finale performance featuring The Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra!

  • From 3 – 5 PM, listen to the tunes of Emmett Jerome and Hayley Wallis at the Maple Tree Square Stage.
  • Then, witness the enchanting performance by the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra at the Abbott Street Stage from 5 – 7 PM.
  • Don’t miss the in-store activations and discounts at your favorite Gastown businesses, including the oyster shucking competition at Portside (starting at 5:30 PM).
  • Treat yourself to a delicious meal and beverage at Monarca or Guilt & Co.’s cocktail patio in Carrall Alley.
  • And that’s not all – stay until the end for a surprise grand finale performance at the Abbott Street Stage!

Let’s gather, support local businesses, and celebrate the community together. We’ll meet you there!

Itinerary

Time
Program
Location
3:00 — 5:00 PM
Emmett Jerome and Hayley Wallis performance
Maple Tree Square Stage

5:30 — 6:15 PM
Oyster shucking competition
Portside

5:00 — 7:00 PM
Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra performance
Abbott Street Stage

Programs

Aesop

Stop by for an in-store activation.


Australian Boot Company

Boot toss game and giveaways.


Brioche Ristorante

10% off pastas and paninis.


Café Kitsuné

15% off beverages.


Deville Coffee

Free Meet Me in Gastown tote bag with purchase.


Di Beppe

Happy hour drinks all day.


Floba Flower Boutique

On-site flower decor.


gravitypope

Buy 2 sale items and get an extra 50% off and opportunities to win socks, hats, shoes, and more!


Greta Bar

Water Street booth with arcade games.


Guilt & Co.

Extended patio in the Carrall Street alley.


Herschel

Water Street both with new products and a bean bag toss with a chance to win prizes.


Kit & Ace

Themed mocktails in-store.


Kozak

Meet Me in Gastown feature cocktail.


L’Abbatoir

Participating in the oyster shucking competition at Portside at 5:30 PM.


Lamplighter Pub

Specialty menu items available throughout the event.


Latest Scoop

Water Street booth with product sales and discounts. Head to their store for wine tasting and great shopping.


Local

Takeout meal options available throughout the event.


Maison Kitsuné

Gift with purchase when you spend $250 or more.


MAKE Gastown

15% off during the event.


MeeT in Gastown

Takeout options available throughout the event.


Monarca

Extended patio in the Carrall Street alley.


Native Shoes

Recycle any pair of shoes to receive any pair of shoes for 10% off.


Old Spaghetti Factory

Takeout meal options available throughout the event.


Portside

Hosting oyster shucking competition at 5:30 PM.


Pourhouse

All day happy hour.


Rodney’s Oyster House

Participating in the oyster shucking competition at Portside at 5:30 PM.


Shop Makers

Water Street market.


Somn

Mystery bag with any purchase of $60 or more.


Tees

Free tees with purchase.


The Greek

Takeout meal options and happy hour from 3 - 7 PM.


Twisted Fork

Happy hour from 3 - 7 PM.


Waffleland

Mini waffles and shaken blueberry lemonade special.


Water Street Cafe

Use code MMIG2023 for a 25% discount on all items to go.


Vinyl Record Vancouver

Water Street booth.