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.
Plant Club – Figaro’s Garden Centre – August 3rd
Love plants, want to trade notes with others who love plants and want to learn more or share some tips. Figaro’s Garden Centre is hosting an informal Plant Club With Wine the first Friday of the month. Stop by between 3:30 and 5:30 pm to chat on all things growing.
Serate in Piazza – Italian Cultural Centre – August 3rd
Every Friday evening in July and August, the Italian Cultural Centre hosts free live outdoor music in the piazza. Event happens from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. You are welcome to stop by and enjoy the music, it’s free. If you get hungry, there’s pasta, sausages, gelato and lots of refreshments available to purchase. Should it rain, the event moves indoors.
ABRA Cadabra – Federico’s Supper Club – August 3rd
Federico’s Supper Club has a special night of ABBA music lined up this Friday with the tribute band, ABRA Cadabra. These events often sell out, but if you are lucky to find a spot, it’s a fun night of great food, great service along with music and dancing. Visit Federico’s Supper Club for more info.
Bakery Pop Up – les amis du fromage – August 4th
Les amis du fromage’s East Van location at 843 East Hastings Street is hosting another Bakery Pop Up this Saturday, August 4th. Guest Baker will be Lauren Ritchie with delish fresh loaves of bread from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm or until they sell out.
International Blues Music Day – Rio Theatre – August 4th
If you love blues music, Rio Theatre is the place to be Saturday night. The Wallin’ Walker Band and David ‘Boxcar’ Gates will be performing. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Advance tickets available at Rio Theatre.
Ice Cream Social – Beta 5 Chocolates – August 4th & 5th
This weekend Beta 5 Chocolates invites you down for a Journey. It’s a sundae featuring strawberry rose sorbet and Lychee rose sorbet, vanilla Chantilly, raspberry sauce, vanilla diamond cookies, elderflower jello, summer berry salad and edible flowers. Stop by 413 Industrial Avenue 1:00 to 5:00 pm for this sweet treat. Don’t forget they now having something for our 4 legged friends as well.
42nd Annual Powell Street Festival – Oppenheimer Park – August 4th & 5th
The Powell Street Festival Canada’s largest celebration of Japanese arts and culture happens Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 pm in and around Oppenheimer Park. Lots of things to see and do for all ages.
Vancouver Mural Festival – Various Locations – August 6th
Take in the opportunity to see some amazing large scale public murals this holiday Monday. Vancouver Mural Festival has a great map setting out the locations of the murals. Best part, it’s free to wander and check out all art. Lots of great coffee shop, ice cream spots and breweries in the area should you need to refresh along your route.
Spent Grain Dinner – The Pie Shoppe – August 6th
This long weekend Monday, the ladies from The Pie Shoppe are collaborating with Chef David Jackman to host a Spent Grain Dinner. The menu includes Barley, Wheat, Rye and Malt from neighbour brewers and distillers in the East Van community. There will also be a short presentation on Spent Grain and Wasted Food led by one of the brew masters. There are 2 seatings for this dinner Monday, first up 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, then 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Tickets are $75.00 and available online from The Pie Shoppe.
Live Music, Comedy & Entertainment
If you are looking to escape to the movies this long weekend, The Rio Theatre is hosting The Goonies on Friday night for their late night movie at 11:30 pm. Looking to take in some comedy, East Van Improv League is at Havana Theatre Sunday night at 7:30 pm and Graham Clark’s Laugh Gallery is Monday night at Havana Theatre 9 pm. If you are looking to keep the kids entertained, big or small, Playland is now open daily from 10 am – 7 pm. Three Farmer Markets 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 in Dude Chilling Park from 10 am – 2 pm. To see more of what’s on in East Vancouver, check our Event Listing.
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