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.
JFL Northwest Hosts Vancouver’s Comedy Festival – March 1st to 10th
This is the last weekend to catch the Vancouver Comedy Festival on now until March 10th. To see what’s on where, visit JFL Northwest.com
4th Annual Beer BASH League – Britannia Community Centre – March 10th
If you love beer and hockey, then you may wish to check out the 4th Annual Beer League BASH taking place this Saturday, March 10th at Britannia Community Ice Rink, 1661 Napier Street. This is a fundraiser in which 4 craft brewery teams will be playing a round-robin tournament for the purpose of raising funds for BASH: Britannia After School Hockey. 17 craft breweries will be also be on hand serving cans of beer. For those that have gently-used hockey gear to donate (ie. Elbow pads, helmets, socks, sticks, etc.), you will receive a discount on beer for each item donated. Event happens from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Tickets are $20 and available online from BeerBashLeague.com
Manure Sale – Fundraiser – Dr. AR Lord March 10th
Pick up some manure for your garden and help kids playing sports in East Vancouver. Pretty darn easy. Event happens between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm at 1025 Slocan Street in the Garibaldi Annex Parking Lot at the corner off Slocan and Napier. Cost is $5 per 5 gallon bag. If you come with your own wheelbarrow before 11:00 am, we hear there’s a discount in it for you.
Bridal Swap – Croatian Cultural Centre – March 11th
If you are getting married soon and have a budget in mind, then you will want to check out the upcoming Bridal Swap at the Croatian Cultural Centre this Sunday, March 11th. For tickets, visit Eventbrite. Note there are different times and pricing depending on whether you wish to be an early bird and get first dibs on items in which ticket prices are a bit more.
Carnival With Crepes – Strange Fellows Brewing – March 11th
Strange Fellow Brewing is hosting an interesting event complete with crepes, beer and live music from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This is a family friendly event, Children are welcome under supervision of adults, of course.
The After After Party – The Cultch – To March 17th
The After Party kicked off this week at The Cultch. If you want to know what a wild girls night is all about and the things friends do for each other, check out this production. To learn more check out Nicole … review. Several shows were sold out before opening. So this show is on your list, visit The Cultch for tickets.
Fresh Prints Art Party At The Settlement Building March 15th
The Settlement Building is host to a very cool event March 15th called Art Party! This is a fundraiser for Creative Life. This is a Community Arts initiative that creates opportunities for marginalized youth in East Vancouver to experience transformation through the arts. For a $10 ticket, you have the opportunity to check local visual artists while enjoying music, drinks and food. To purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite. For more information about the organization, visit www.creative-life.ca.
Comedy, Live Music & Entertainment
Breaking Boundaries is back at Café Deux Soleils this Saturday, March 10th. Looking to see a free movie? Britannia Community Centre is showing Sideways this Sunday, March 11th at 6:00 pm. The Winter Farmer Markets continue with Saturday’s being held at Nat Bailey Stadium from 10 am to 2 pm and Sunday at Hastings Parking 10 am to 2 pm. To see more of what’s on in East Vancouver, check our Event Listing.
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