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DGA35
Just talking about music to a work colleague and I didn't mention this but the Crue reunion. He said he was just at the Rickshaw for a metal show, said he's seen several shows there. It is a sketchy part of town but the reality of it is, compare that part of Vancouver with the worst neighbourhoods of some US cities. I've driven Hastings out of downtown before, not the greatest but I don't feel my life is in danger.
Sure, the worst neighborhoods in some US cities are worse and/or more unsafe than the E Hastings & Main street area. But the reality is driving through and walking through or hanging out in are pretty different in terms of comfort and safety. The other reality is that I would rank it very high on my list of areas regardless of country, that are unsafe to walk around in by yourself after dark.
I haven't driven down Hastings to get in and out of downtown Vancouver in years, not because I feel threatened driving through but it's pretty stark and depressing. I'm likely going with a buddy if I go and we'll scope parking etc ahead of time and be just fine I'm sure, but it is high on my list of unsafe areas regardless of countries.