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.
Movie Night In the Park – Trout Lake – July 20th
Collingwood Community Policing is hosting another movie night in the park Friday, July 20th at Trout Lake/John Hendry Park. Movie gets under way at dusk. Note, this event is weather permitting. If it rains, the movie night will be postponed.
Summer Savour Festival – River District Town Centre – July 21st
River District and Wesgroup Properties are hosting 4 free summer events starting this Saturday, July 21st. This first event features wine and cheese samples from Everything Wine, local vendors, a few food trucks and music by Grooveport at 4:00 pm and The Booms hitting the stage at 7:00 pm. For more information on their upcoming dates, visit Summer Savour Festival.
Bakery Pop Up – les amis du fromage – July 21st
Les amis du fromage’s East Van location at 843 East Hastings is again hosting a Bakery Pop Up this Saturday from Noon to 5:00 pm. Two Bald Bakers will be on hand with fresh bread from Noon until they run out.
Vancouver Bonfire Sessions – Hastings Park Lagoon – July 21st
Jansport presents Bands and Bonfire Under The Night Sky. This is a free event happening in Hastings Park from 6:00 – 10:00 pm this Saturday. To register for the event, visit Eventbrite.
Introduction to Organic Gardening – Hastings Community Centre – July 21st
Village Vancouver is hosting a workshop this Saturday which covers the basics of planning and starting a food garden. Rhiannon Johnson leads the class in which you learn the simple technique of starting a plant indoors and then moving it outdoors into your garden space. The cost is $18 and the reward is fresh veggies. To register, email seasonoffoodhcc@gmail.com or call T: 604.718.6230.
Fiesta With Flamenco Music & Dance – Grandview Park – July 22nd
You are invited to Grandview Park to experience some beautiful flamenco music and dance this Sunday, July 22nd from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. You are encouraged to bring a picnic basket with your favourite things and come down to enjoy the music and dance. This is a free event. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Made In The 604 – Heritage Hall – July 22nd
Made In The 604 is hosting a pop up market this Sunday, July 22nd at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street. As you might expect by the name, locally made products will be available. Tickets are $3.00 at the door with proceeds for admission going to Covenant House BC. This summer market happens from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. A couple of fav vendors will be on hand including Sriracha Revolver and Il Fioraio Florist, but there are many new names to us. For a full list of vendors, visit, Made In The 604.
Live Music, Comedy & Entertainment
Looking for live music, David Blair is back from a tour in Europe and performing at Café Deux Soleils this Sunday at 8:00 pm. Cover is $10. For fun and laughs, the Geekenders are hosting The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Rio Theatre Saturday night at 11:15 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 and it’s Berry Festival this Sunday and we expect that the winner of the BC Berry Pie Bake Off will be announced. Event happens at Dude Chilling Park 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. To see more of what’s on in East Vancouver, check our Event Listing.
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