Our weekly feature What’s On East Van sets out lots more cool events for the upcoming long weekend. Beyond the week, we invite you to check out our Event Listing which is updated daily and features events for the month and beyond
The 2nd Annual East Van Old Time Social – Russian Hall April 6th & 7th
The Second Annual East Van Old Time Social is a weekend event dedicated to old-time string band music, and up-beat, beginner friendly, live music square dances. You are invited to come by the Russian Hall and listen to great tunes and dance the night away. There will be beginner friendly square dances.
Feast of Fools – Strange Fellow Brewing – April 7th
If you love BBQ and beer, you may wish to stop by Strange Fellows Brewing, 1345 Clark Drive, this Saturday, April 7th. They will be hosting Feast of Fools where they have some delish eats on hand including BBQ Brisket/BBQ Salmon sandwich, House Coleslaw, Strange Mac ‘n Cheese, and Tarte a la Biere with beer for $18. The goodness kicks off at 5:00 pm and continues till the food runs out.
BC Beer Wars: Fight Night – Croatian Cultural Centre – April 8th
If you love beer and boxing, then BC Beer Wars Fight Night might be your ticket for this Saturday. Event kicks off at the Croatian Cultural Centre at 2:00 pm. Of course, beer will be on hand for sale as well as samples from 15 BC breweries. For more information and tickets, visit BC Beer Wars.
The Art Of Tease: Intro To Burlesque – Your Open Closet – April 11th
Want to learn the art of tease? The owners of Womyn’s Ware & Your Open Closet are hosting an introduction to burlesques Wednesday, April 11th. Local burlesque legend Burgundy Brix will be teaching this workshop being held at Your Open Closet. Cost is $30, tickets are available from Womyn’s Ware. Fun kicks off 7:00 pm and goes till 8:30 pm. Note, these ladies are all about non-judgment, so bring your sassy self and have some fun.
Coco Love Alcorn – Wise Hall – April 11th
You are invited to a sing-a-long concert with Coco Love Alcorn and friends Wednesday, April 11th. This is both a concert and workshop, singing along is entirely optional though. You can just come to be enetertained. Event happens at the Wise Hall with things kicking off at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For more information, visit the Facebook page of Coco Love Alcorn.
Chelsea Hotel: Songs Of Leonard Cohen – Firehall Arts Centre – April 21st
Haunted by memories of his tumultuous love life, a writer checks into New York’s infamous Chelsea Hotel desperate to find the words and inspiration for his next song. Wading through past relationships, he reluctantly comes face to face with the love of the present, a love he wishes he could not only forget, but erase from memory. This is the premise of the Chelsa Hotel which pays tribute to the songs of Leonard Cohen. This production on its final run continues this weekend. For tickets and information, visit the Firehall Arts Centre.
Live Music, Comedy & Entertainment
Love live jazz music? The Geoff Claridge Trio will be playing at the Tangent Café this Sunday from 6:30 pm. The Winter Farmer Markets continue this weekend 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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