“The Local Table”

Schedule

Tue Jan 27 2026 at 12:30 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Matcha Corner Cafe | Vancouver, BC

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The Local Table is a small, intentional gathering for people who value real conversation, thoughtful connections, and community.
About this Event

THE LOCAL TABLE
A Curated Gathering for Meaningful Local Connections

Not a mixer.
Not a pitch-fest.
Not business card chaos.

The Local Table is a small, intentional gathering for people who value real conversation, thoughtful connections, and community.

This is a space to slow down, sit at the table, and engage with others who are curious, grounded, and genuinely interested in the people across from them.


WHAT TO EXPECT

✔️ A curated group of local professionals & community-minded individuals
✔️ Light structure to spark meaningful conversation (no awkward networking)
✔️ A welcoming, relaxed environment — not loud, crowded, or transactional
✔️ Opportunities to connect without pressure to “sell yourself”

You’ll leave having had real conversations, not just quick introductions.


WHO THIS IS FOR

This event is designed for people who:

• Prefer conversation over pitching
• Value quality connections over quantity
• Enjoy meeting people through shared dialogue
• Believe community is built face-to-face

If you’re looking to hand out 50 business cards, this likely isn’t the room for you.
If you enjoy sitting at a table and talking with intention — you’ll feel right at home.


THE FORMAT

• Small group tables
• Optional conversation prompts
• Gentle facilitation to keep energy flowing
• Time to naturally connect before and after

No forced activities.
No spotlight pitching.
Just a well-held space for connection.


COST & REGISTRATION

This is a complimentary event.
Registration is required.

To preserve the experience, attendance is intentionally limited and registrations may be capped or waitlisted to maintain balance in the room.

If your plans change, please release your spot so someone else may attend.


ONE REQUEST

This event works best when you come with intention.

If you know one person who would appreciate this kind of environment, feel free to invite them to join you at the table.

Good conversations are better shared.


HOSTED BY

The Local Table is hosted by community builders who believe that meaningful relationships are still best formed offline — one conversation at a time.

Free to attend. Food & drinks at your own cost.

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Where is it happening?

Matcha Corner Cafe, 1148 Kingsway, Vancouver, Canada

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Tickets

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This event is organized by Tom Ikonomou. A licensed realtor since 2008

Host or Publisher This event is organized by Tom Ikonomou. A licensed realtor since 2008

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