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.
Open House – Terminal City Glass Co-Op – September 29th
As part of Culture Days, Terminal City Glass at 1191 Parker Street will be opening their doors and featuring glassblowing demonstrations throughout the day this Saturday. This is a free event. Everyone is welcome. Doors open from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Clark Walk – September 29th
A self-guided photo walk along Clark Drive corridor from 6th Avenue to Powell Street where you will find an exhibit, reception and live music performance and a long-running DIY arts space. Everyone is invited to join in. Recommended time is between 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Gallery space is opening at 6:30 pm.
Ice Cream Social – Beta 5 Chocolates – September 29th & 30th
Beta 5 Chocolates is hosting another delish Ice Cream Social this weekend and there aren’t many more left. They will be winding down this event. This weekend though you can find Pomegranate Saffron Brioche with Saffron Pistachio Swirl & Pomegranate Sherbet in a Rosewater Brioche Bun. Happens 1:00 – 5:00 pm at 413 Industrial Avenue.
Big Dog Meet Up – Trout lake – September 30th
Have a dog, or maybe you just love dogs. Dogs of VanCity is hosting its now 4th Biggest Dog MeetUp at Trout Lake this Sunday from Noon – 3:00 pm. Free event all our welcome.
Vegan Market – The Waldorf Hotel – September 30th
We hear there will be a Vegan Market Place happening at the Waldorf Hotel, 1489 East this Sunday. This laid back event happens from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm and features animal and environmentally conscious vendors and there’s a long list of vendors at that. You can find vegan food and other ethical wares for yourself and home. Add to that there’s a bike swap, live music and some non-profits on hand. Admission is canned goods, clothing or pet food with proceeds going to The Happy Herd Farm Sanctuary!
Free Movie ‘Monsoon Wedding’ – Britannia Community Centre – September 30th
Britannia Community Centre is again hosting a free movie night this Sunday. This week they are showing Monsoon Wedding. Everyone is welcome. Things kick off at 6:00 pm. Free popcorn will also be on hand.
Mural Kick Off Party – The Cultch – September 30th
This summer as a result of generous donors, the South side of The Cultch has a stunning new mural which was designed and painted by the Cultch Youth Program, Ariel Martz-Oberlander, Richard Tetrault, Sharifah Marsen and Jerry Whitehead. This Sunday between 5:00pm and 7:00 pm you are invited to a free community event and the unveiling of the mural.
Live Music, Comedy & Entertainment
Theatre has ramped up for the fall season. This weekend you can find Kamloopa at The Cultch which is high energy Indigenous matriarchal story that follows two urban Indigenous sisters and a lawless trickster who face the world head-on as they come to terms with what it means to honour who they are and where they come from. Firehall Arts Centre is featuring Never Still tonight and tomorrow.
If it’s live music you are after, we hear the Libra Room has a regular line up of music. Tangent Café hosts live jazz Sunday nights from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. If you prefer to get out the rain Saturday, Pat’s Pub has live jazz Saturday afternoons from 3-7 pm, no cover.
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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