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.
Fright Nights – Playland – October 19-21
Fright Nights is now on at Playland nightly at 7:00 pm until October 31st (save for October 22nd and 23rd). If you like things ghlouish, scary and to get your heart racing, this is your spot. Advance tickets recommended, some evenings to sell out.
Election Day – City of Vancouver – October 20th
It’s voting day this Saturday at many locations throughout the City from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. There are, in case you missed it, 158 candidates for 27 positions for Mayor, School Board, Council Members and Parks Board. Even if you don’t know who to vote for in all positions, vote for the ones you want. If you are unsure where to vote, the City has a Where To Vote. You only need to put in your postal code and it will give you the polling stations in that area. Remember to bring ID when you go to vote.
The Shakespeare Show – Havana Theatre – October 19th & 20th
Monster Theatre presents The Shakespeare Show filled with tragic heroes, a few witches Anne Hathaway and Queen Elizabeth at Havana Theatre Friday & Saturday night. Tickets are $15-20 and available online through Showpass.
East Van Opry – Rio Theatre – October 20th
This Saturday you are invited to the East Van Opry. Now in its sixth year, the event happens at the Rio Theatre this Saturday night. Expect an eclectic mix of this City’s stage performers. Advance tickets are $24, or at the door for $28. Visit The Rio Theatre for tickets.
Pumpkin Carving & Beer – Parallel 49 Brewing – October 21st
Parallel 49 Street Kitchen invites you down for a day of pumpkin carving. They will supply the tools and the pumpkins. Of course the Street Kitchen has some great eats and beer as well. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon. Event happens 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Retro Design & Antiques Fair – Croatian Cultural Centre – October 21st
If you love collectibles, vintage, funky kitschy items, maybe a little art deco, the Retro Design & Antiques Fair is the place to be this Sunday. There will be a 175 tables at the Croatian Cultural Centre to browse. Event happens 10:00 to 3:00 pm. Admission is $5 at the door, children under 13 are free.
Comedy, Entertainment & Live Music
Looking for something new to check out? Reminder Caffe La Tana just opened next to Pepino’s Spaghetti House. Cafe is open 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. If it’s live music you are after, the Libra Room on The Drive has a regular line up of music. Tangent Café hosts live jazz Sunday nights from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Saturday, Pat’s Pub has live jazz Saturday afternoons from 3-7 pm, no cover.
Two Farmer Markets happening this weekend – Saturday it’s Riley Park (10 am – 2 pm) and Trout Lake (9 am – 2 pm). To see more of what’s on in East Vancouver, check our Event Listing.
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