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.
PNE – Playland – To September 3rd
This is your last weekend to catch the PNE along with the SuperDogs, mini donuts, rides and nightly summer concerts which this weekend features Burton Cummings on Friday night and Chicago on Saturday night. PNE is open 11:00 am till late all weekend.
Songs of Peace and Social Justice – The Cultch – August 31st
The Cultch plays host to an evening of music and song this Friday. A long line up of talent will be performing original songs along with some classic with the theme of peace and social justice. Performers include Jim Byrnes, Howard Lee Naylor and Carole Cote. Tickets are $10 available through The Cultch.
Family Night – Grandview Park – August 31st
The Commercial Drive Business improvement Association will be hosting a Family Night this Friday in Grandview Park. There will be lots of fun activities for the kids including balloon twisting, face painting and more. As this is the last one of the summer season, there will also be a movie showing at dusk Coco. Fun gets underway at 5:00 pm and goes till 9:30 pm.
Grease Sing-A-Long – Rio Theatre – August 31st
You can still experience a last bit of summer with some Summer Lovin’, Grease-style. The Rio Theatre is hosting a sing-a-long tonight celebrating 40 years of rockin’ and rollin’. Fun gets under way at 7:00 pm. All ages welcome. Costumes encouraged.
History Walk With James Johnstone – 696 E. Hastings St. – September 1st
If you want to learn about the fascinating history of East Vancouver James Johnstone is your man. He has a wealth of knowledge of about the many faces and places of East Van from days long ago. This Saturday James will be hosting a walking history tour that starts at The Heatley, 696 East Hastings St. in Strathcona at 10:00 am. Cost is $20.
Itsumo Life Summer Pop Up – 478 Union Street – Until September 3rd
Itsumo is hosting a summer pop up show on now until September 3rd at 478 Union Street. This pop up features Japanese lifestyle items including table and kitchen ware, textiles, some vintage, incense and candles. Pop up is on 12 pm – 8 pm daily until September 3rd.
Electro Recycle – Trout Lake Farmers Market – September 1st
Electro Recycle is back at the Trout Lake Farmers Market this Saturday. So if you’ve been holding on to any old or broken small electrical appliances, bring them on down to the market with you this Saturday.
Madhatters Tea Party – Riley Park Community Garden – Sept. 1st
The folks at Riley Park Community Garden are hosting a Madhatter Tea Party Saturday, September 1st from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. There will of course be tea, snacks and hat making. Everyone is invited to attend. All ages welcome.
A Night Of Acoustic & Soul – Café Deux Soleils – September 2nd
Café Deux Soleils on the Drive will be hosting a night of acoustic and soul this Sunday night. On stage you will find Ivan Hartle, Candace Coker and Matt Storm. Doors open at 7:00 pm, music at 8:00 pm. Cover is $10.
15th Annual Corn Festival – Britannia Community Centre – September 2nd
The Britannia Community Centre plays host to the 15th Annual Corn Festival this Sunday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Latin American community is hosting their annual corn harvest fiesta. There will be food, live music and dancing. This is a free event for all ages.
Bayanihan Filipino Celebration – Trout Lake Community Centre – Sept. 2nd
You are invited to come experience a taste of the Philippines this Sunday from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm at Trout Lake Community Centre. Lots of family friendly activities. Free event, but registration is required.
Live Music, Comedy & Entertainment
Looking for live music? Leah Barley will be performing this Saturday night at Café Deux Soleils along with Kellen Saip. Music gets under way at 9:00 pm, cover is $10. Libra Room regularly hosts live music every night of the week. If it’s jazz your after, Sunday nights the Tangent Café regularly hosts live jazz music.
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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