The Eastside Flea is back at the Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street, December 19th & 20th with their Last Dash Holiday Bash. There will be over 60+ local vendors on hand selling an array of items new and used. You can expect to find collectibles, gift cards, handcrafted and vintage jewellery, vinyl records, succulents and plants and a whole host of gift items for the last minute holiday shopper. The Salt Dispensary will be on hand with Gourmet Blended Salts under the $10 mark. Also Noble & Co will be on hand with handmade natural beeswax candles and our personal favourite East Van Jam. To keep you warm, Kahve & Chai will be on hand with an indoor concession serving up chai, coffee and tea. Tacofino will be stationed outside all day serving what they do best, tacos. Admission is $3.00 and $2.00 with a non-perishable food donation. Eastside Flea runs from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm both Saturday and Sunday.
Eastside Flea – Last Dash Holiday Bash At The Wise Hall December 19 & 20
15 Dec
JFL NorthWest Brings Comedy To East Van February 2016
14 Dec
NorthWest Comedy Fest and Just For Laughs have teamed up to bring you JFL Northwest in February 2016. The Festival takes place between February 18 to 27, 2016 and will bring some of the best in comedy with stand up, sketch and improv. They have a great line of shows coming and many, we are pleased to see, have landed in East Vancouver. We have set out below the who, when & where in East Van. We do recommend though that you grab your tickets in advance as we expect many of these shows to sell out. For more details on the comedians performing visit JFL Northwest. Tickets are available at Ticket Fly.
Feb. 19: Instagraham – Hot Art Wet City
Feb. 19: The Lady Show – Little Mountain Gallery
The Lady Show is a hilarious night of sketch comedy, monologues, stand-up comedy and awkward dance numbers. Featuring comedian and actress Robyn Edwards (FOX’s Second Chance), Fatima Dhowre (SiriusXM Radio), Morgan Brayton (OUTtv’s Morgan Brayton and Other People), Katie-Ellen Humphries (Winnipeg Comedy Festival), and Erica Sigurdson (CBC Radio’s The Debaters). Joining these five Lady Show ladies is the very funny Sophie Buddle (Just For Laughs).
Feb. 20: Hasan Minhaj – Rio Theatre
Feb. 20: Nick Thune – Biltmore Cabaret
Feb. 20: Just For Laughs Showcase – Biltmore Cabaret
A newly added show – The Just For Laughs ‘big wigs’ will be in town and they’re looking for the next big thing. So come out and watch the local comedians try to impress the ones with the wigs.
Feb. 21: Bert Kreischer – Rio Theatre
Feb. 21: The Sunday Service – The Fox Cabaret
With a Canadian Comedy Award for “Best Improv Troupe” and international recognition, The Sunday Service presents a fast-paced and unique take on traditional improv. The Sunday Service is Ryan Beil, Caitlin Howden, Kevin Lee, Aaron Read, and Taz VanRassel, along with Mark Chavez (The Pajama Men) and musical director, Emmett Hall.
Feb. 23-27: The Nasty Show – Rio Theatre
Feb. 23&24: Janeane Garofalo – Rio Theatre
Feb. 24: Ron Funches – Biltmore Cabaret
Feb. 24: Ring A Ding Dong Dandy – Little Mountain Gallery
Ryan Beil and Graham Clark riff over top of classic wrestling clips along with special announcer Kevin Banner.
Feb. 25: Hari Kondabolu – Biltmore Cabaret
Feb. 26: Kyle Kinane – Biltmore Cabaret
Feb. 27: Kyle Kinane – Biltmore Cabaret (2nd Show Added)
Feb. 27: Michael Che – Biltmore Cabaret
Michael Che is currently the co-anchor of “Weekend Update” on Saturday Night Live, where he is also a writer and a previous correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
Feb. 27: Everything Is Terrible! – Rio Theatre
This is a Legends show which is a culmination of the first eight (of 888) years of work from the video alchemists at EIT! These mindfreaks have taken thousands of forgotten VHS tapes, chewed them up, and spit them back to their young via daily website postings, six movies, and world tours. In that time, they’ve exposed their fans to wonders such as massaging cat ladies, apocalyptic facial exercises, pizza parties in hell, and the immortal party-god, Duane. Time pack up your copies of Jerry Maguire and accept the fact that your life up until this moment has been pointless.
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Giving Locally: Vancouver BC SPCA Wish List 2015
11 Dec
We at ILiveInEastVan.com are big supporters of all the great work the staff and volunteers do at the Vancouver SPCA. The SPCA is a non-profit organization that helps nearly 37,000 injured, abused and homeless animals each year and relies on generous donations from supporters. We provide our support wherever we can. If you follow us, you know we regularly feature many of the pets waiting for adoption. Today, we would like to tell you about a different way you can support the Vancouver SPCA. That is by contributing some much needed items from their Wish List. Maybe you have some extra items at home that they could use, or maybe you would like to purchase a few items from their Wish List for them this Christmas. Which ever way you choose to support them, these items go a long way to helping them do the great work they do. If you do purchase new items to be donated, keep your receipt and drop it off with some identification and you are eligible for a tax receipt for income tax purposes. We have set out below a short list of some of the most wanted items that would help them immensely, we invite you to take a peek:
Animal Care
- Gently Used Bedding, Towels & Blankets
- Clumping litter for cats
- Fancy Feast or Tiki cat tuna for adult cats & senior cats
- Treats for cats: They love Temptations
- Smart toys and kongs of any kind
- Leashes/collars
- Bully sticks and hard chew toys for dogs
- Training treats for dogs
- Small animal toys for -chinchillas, guinea pigs, rabbits, rats & gerbils
- Craisins, Cheerios, Shreddies
- Romaine lettuce, bok choy, carrots, cilantro & parsley for the rabbits
Cleaning – Office
- Eco friendly cleaning products
- Paper Towels
- Dishwashing soap
- Photocopy paper
Donations can be dropped off at the Vancouver Shelter at 1205 East 7th Avenue (at the corner of East 6th Avenue & Keith Drive). For those taking transit, the Vancouver SPCA Shelter is located across the street from the VCC-Clark Skytrain Station. The shelter is open Monday to Friday 10:30 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday & Sunday from Noon – 4:00 pm and items can be dropped anytime during those times. If you have any questions, you can phone or email the Vancouver shelter directly at T: 604-879-7721 or vancouver@spca.bc.ca. We thank you in advance for helping support the great work these folks do speaking for all those that cannot speak for themselves.
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Vancouver Farmers Market Holiday Market Croatian Cultural Centre December 12
10 Dec
The Vancouver Farmers Market is hosting their annual Holiday Market this Saturday, December 12th at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive. Now in its 19th year, this event is a seasonal celebration of food and art and runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This Saturday, you will find over 60 vendors offering everything from delicious food items such as cheese, fresh bread, olive oil, chocolates jams, coffee and honey as well as handmade jewellery, delectable desserts including homemade pies plus home accessories such as handmade cutting boards. There will be lots on hand perfect for gift giving or holiday entertaining this holiday seasons such as BC Wine Studio’s Siren’s Call Pinot Noir. Admission to the market is $3.00, but free if you are a Market Member. Hint: If you check the most recent edition of the Georgia Straight, you will find a 2 for 1 coupon for entrance to the Holiday Market.
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Prado Café Is Hosting A Holiday Pop Up Shop In The Fraserhood December 16
9 Dec
Prado Café is hosting a Pop Up Shop at their new location at 4208 Fraser Street on Wednesday, December 16th. They are featuring a great line up of local makers and artisans. Some of those that we hear will be on hand include Black Candle Society which makes natural soy wax candles, Rish Jewellery with some beautiful jewellery such as those pictured below, Cheile Skincare with natural skincare products, KM Tremills author or Great Lands & Fated series, plus White Pineapple Co. with some delish Christmas baking as well as Mixers & Elixirs with tart and sweet natural drinking vinegars. The Pop Up Shop happens from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm on Wednesday, December 16th. What a great way to shop, no crazy malls or parking. Stop by grab a coffee and leisurely wander between the various artisans on hand. All the while, you are supporting local makers and your local economy. We think it’s pretty win win.
Photo Credit: Rish Jewellery
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RESCUE ME: Karma Is Looking For Her Forever Home
8 Dec
Welcome to the next installment of Rescue Me in which we feature pets waiting for adoption at the Vancouver SPCA. Today we would like to introduce you to Karma. Karma is a 2 year old female Pit Bull Terrier Mastiff Cross. So yes, she’s a large breed dog. We hear this girl will definitely bring some good karma into your life. She is full of wags, kisses and generally just a big love. As she is young, this girl has some exuberant energy to burn, thus will need an active companion. We understand she has some enthusiastic behavior, but with some exercise and obedience work, her friends at the Vancouver SPCA think she will learn some proper manners quickly. Karma is a silly playful girl and happily amuses herself with squeaky toys, but ultimately she is happiest by your side. If you think you could give this girl a forever home, the Vancouver SPCA Shelter would love to hear from you. You can find them at 1205 East 7th Avenue or by telephone at 604-879-7721 or by email at vancouver@spca.bc.ca. As always, we welcome any shares to help find Karma her forever home.
UPDATED December 15, 2015: Karma has found her forever home. Thanks for all the shares.
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June Hunter’s Festive Studio Sale December 11 & 12
7 Dec
East Van artist June Hunter is having her Festive Studio Sale on December 11th and 12th. Nature features prominently in much of June’s work, but you will also find some East Van history in many of her pieces. June’s work has been featured in Style at Home House and Home and Where Vancouver as well as on CBC’s Living Vancouver. At this week’s Festive Studio Sale, you can expect to find sale prices on fine art prints, jewellery, tiles, ready to hang wooden panels and one of a kind mixed media miniatures. June will be featuring her new fine art prints featuring feathers which are stunning in their simplicity. If you happen to follow June on Twitter or Instagram, you will have become very familiar with her cat, Edgar, and a visiting crow she’s named Eric. Edgar and Eric now have their own calendars, we learnt Eric’s have sold out, but you might still find a few of Edgar’s. June Hunter’s Studio is located at 2785 Parker Street (one block west of Renfrew – between Hastings St. and First Avenue). The Studio Sale runs from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 11th and 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday, December 12th. If you are not able to make the Studio Sale, you can also visit her online shop or find some of her work at Doctor Vigari Gallery, 1816 Commercial Drive.
Photos Courtesy of June Hunter Images
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Shiny Fuzzy Muddy At The Heritage Hall December 12 & 13
4 Dec
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy is back at the beautiful historic Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, December 12 & 13. This collaborative event is brought to you by 4 core members and local makers, Janna Hurtzig, Kari Woo, Arleigh Wood and Frances Dickinson. They formed a non-profit collective to create events that bring art to people. Shiny Fuzzy Muddy brings together 25 local artists to meet and share their craftsmanship in an environment that opposes the large mass produced products. They hand pick the artists that join them each year so you can expect some returning favourites as well as some new guest artists that will be exhibiting their work. This year you will find jewellery, ceramics, fine art, clothing, textiles from local artists including Toodlebunny, Arleigh Wood, Julie MacKinnon Ceramics, Westerly Shoes, LUprints, Daub & Design, Adhesif Clothing Company and kari woo contemporary art jewellery, flight path designs to be name but a few. Shiny Fuzzy Muddy runs Saturday, December 12th from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 13th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission is $2.00 and these funds will go to an Emerging Artists Scholarship. To learn more, visit Shiny Fuzzy Muddy.
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The Chelsea Hotel – Songs By Leonard Cohen Returns To Firehall Arts Centre
3 Dec
New York’s infamous hotel, The Chelsea Hotel, makes a return to the Firehall Arts Centre December 15th to January 9th. Leonard Cohen’s powerful and inspirational music is the heartbeat of Chelsea Hotel, as six performers play seventeen different instruments in a rollicking tribute to the remarkable writer. Through Cohen’s transcendent songs and the honesty of his lyrics, you will be transfixed by this eclectic cabaret of loves won and lost. Opening night for Chelsea Hotel is December 15th and the show runs till January 9th with Pay What You Can shows on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm. Tickets are available online and anyone under 30, gets in for $23 any day. You also have the opportunity to ring in the New Year with the Chelsea Hotel. The Firehall Arts Centre will be throwing a bohemian New Year’s bash which includes champagne, hors d’oeuvres, a DJ and, of course, lots of Leonard Cohen songs. Tickets are available for $75 which includes entry to the Chelsea Hotel show, appetizers and a glass of champagne.
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TOQUE At Western Front December 4-6
2 Dec
You are invited to come out and support TOQUE. This is an annual fundraiser for the Western Front which is one of Canada’s leading artist-run-centers for contemporary art and new music. Proceeds from TOQUE support the year round art and music programs at Western Front. The now 3 day event will be held in the Luxe Hall at Western Front, 303 E. 8th Avenue, and features a selection of talented artists, designers and artisans. Some of the items you can expect to find include books, cards, jewellery, textiles and ceramics as well as one-of-a-kind objects and delectable treats. Vendors participating in this year’s event include Fable Naturals, 1UP Caramels, East Van Jam, Draw Me A Lion, Made by Kin, Maggie Boyd Ceramics, Simply Read Books, Strathcona Stockings, WarmAndDrift, Woodlot and many more. This event runs Friday, December 4th from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is by donation.
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