Lots happening in East Van heading into February. Our weekly feature What’s On East Van sets out lots more cool events for the upcoming week. Beyond the week, we invite you to check out our Event Listing which is updated daily and features events for the month and beyond.
Tinder Tales – Fox Cabaret – February 3rd
Anyone that has ever dated online will appreciate Tinder Tales and if you haven’t dated online, then you best check out what dating in Vancouver is truly like. Comedians and storytellers confess their funny, outrageous and very unusual Tinder dates. Event happens this Saturday at the Fox Cabaret. Tickets available at JFLNorthwest.com.
Super Bowl Viewing Party – Rio Theatre – February 4th
It’s Super Bowl 52 this Sunday, February 4th. If you are looking for some game day experience with a crowd, the Rio Theatre is hosting a screening and party. Admission is free, but of course, goodies behind the concession stand are not, but certainly available including beer, grilled cheese sandwiches and more. Fun kicks off at 3:30 pm. Half time show is Justin Timberlake, fan or not, he bet he’ll have the stadium moving.
Body, Soul & Spirit Expo – Croatian Cultural Centre – February 2 – 4, 2018
The Body, Soul & Spirit Expo takes place at the Croatian Cultural Centre with a 2 for 1 special for Friday afternoon. Lots on hand for the open minded spiritual person. Tickets are $15 online for the day, or $20 at the door. You can also purchase a weekend pass for $35 which gets you access all 3 days of the expo.
Earthquake Preparedness – Britannia Community Centre – February 6, 2018
The recent earthquake in Alaska and following tsunami warning are great reminders to be prepared in the event of an emergency. The free workshops hosted by the City of Vancouver provide some great suggestions. Even if you don’t master everything and take away a few tips, it’s worth it. Next workshop is at Britannia Community Centre February 6th at 7:00 pm. It’s free and 12 spots currently remain.
What’s New In Town?
If you are out wandering on Commercial Drive, you may wish to check out some new businesses that have appeared. One that caught our eye was Babylon Tea Co. is located at 1740 Commercial Drive near 1st Avenue. Also just opened as of last week just off The Drive on Venables, a half block West is the new East Van Brewing Co. that opened last week with line ups down the street. If it’s food you are after, Aleph Eatery opened a couple of weeks ago with Middle Eastern Cuisine. They are located at 1898 Powell Street at the foot of Victoria Drive.
Comedy, Live Music & Entertainment
It’s Groundhog Dog in case you forgot and in honour of that, the Rio Theatre is showing the movie ‘Groundhog Day’ with Bill Murray Friday night 11:30 pm. Also this weekend of course are the Winter Farmer Markets happening Saturday at Nat Bailey Stadium from 10 am to 2 pm and Sunday at Hastings Parking 10 am – 2 pm. To see more of what’s on in East Vancouver, check our Event Listing.
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