Our weekly feature What’s On East Van sets out some 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.
Bakery Pop Up – Les Amis du Fromage – June 9th
Les amis du fromage is hosting another Bakery Pop Up Shop at their East Van location, 843 East Hastings Street this Saturday, June 9th. This week Lauren Ritchie will be selling handmade loaves of bread from Noon to 5:00 pm or until she runs out.
Mid-Main Art Fair – Heritage Hall – June 10th
Mid-Main Art Fair happens at the Heritage Hall this Sunday, June 10th. 17 artists will be showcasing their work which will be available for sale. Expect to find paintings, sculptures, photography and printmaking. Event happens from 11 am to 6 pm. Free admission.
Italian Day – Commercial Drive – Sunday, June 10th
One big street party happens this Sunday, June 10th featuring all things Italian and much more. Commercial Drive from Broadway to Venables will be closed to vehicle traffic so you can wander the stretch and find an array of businesses offering great eats, good deals or just plain fun. There will be displays, booths and live music along this stretch. This year’s theme is music. Fun gets under way at Noon and goes till 8:00 pm.
Free Screening Wizard of Oz – Rio Theatre – June 10th
Whether your favourite is Dorothy, the Tin Man or The Scarecrow, check out the classic movie, The Wizard of Oz, at the Rio Theatre for free this Sunday, June 10th. Doors open at 12:30 pm, movie begins at 1:00 pm.
Retro Design & Antiques Fair – Croatian Cultural Centre – June 10th
The Retro Design & Antiques Fair is back this Sunday at the Croatian Cultural Centre from 10 am – 3 pm. There will be some 185 tables featuring eclectic, vintage, collectables, kitschy. It’s all over the map. Admission is $5, save for early bird (prior 10:00 am which is $20). Children under 13 are free with an adult.
Ice Cream Social – Beta 5 Chocolates – June 9th & 10th
Beta 5 Chocolates is back to hosting their Ice Cream Socials on the weekends which means a decadently creative dish offered each week they choose to host their socials. This weekend’s feature is Mango Bubble Tea with mango sorbet, milk tea ice cream, mango compote, tapioca pearls, condensed milk, Chantilly and Hokkaido milk bread. This treat available Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm or until they sell out.
Live Music, Comedy & Entertainment
Looking for comedy? Local comedian, Graham Clark, hosts his Laugh Gallery event Monday at Havana Theatre 9 pm. Three farmer markets are happening this weekend. Saturday it’s Riley Park (10 am – 2 pm) and Trout Lake (9 am – 2 pm) and Sunday, Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is back at Dude Chilling Park from 10:00 am till 2:00 pm. For theatre, Diary of Ann Frank continues at Havana Theatre and C’mon Angie is on till Saturday at the Firehall Arts Theatre which touches on the issue of consent after a one night stand. To see more of what’s on in East Vancouver, check our Event Listing.
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