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.
Archive’s Consignment Warehouse Sale – 1275 Venables – November 2nd & 3rd
A new organization in Vancouver called Archive is focused on helping locals become more savvy about sustainable fashion practices, including buying more long-lasting, high-quality pieces, including those that are second-hand. They’ve put together Vancouver’s first consignment warehouse sale which will have racks of all-season men’s and women’s apparel and accessories for sale. Free admission Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, or to get a jump on the crowds, $10 for 1 hour head start. There’s also a VIP option the evening before with Sustainable Panel conversation as well as shopping. To get an advance ticket, visit Eventbrite.
East End Blues & All That Jazz – Firehall Arts Centre – Until Saturday, November 3rd
If you love the sound soul-stirring gospel and blues and jazz, you may wish to make your way down the Firehall Arts Centre this weekend. There’s also a matinee performance Saturday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $25/30 and available through the Firehall Arts Centre.
Book Launch ‘Cooking In Colour’ – Gourmet Warehouse – November 3rd
East Van residents and food bloggers known as The Food Gays are launching their new cookbook ‘Cooking In Colour’ They will be on hand at Gourmet Warehouse this Saturday from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Ritchies Bakery Pop Up – les amis du fromage – November 3rd
Ritchies Bakery will be popping at les amis du fromage East Van location, 843 East Hastings this Saturday with freshly baked bread and baked goods. They will be there from 11:00 to 5:00 pm or until they sell out.
Vancouver Tea Festival – Chinese Cultural Centre – November 3rd & 4th
The 5th Annual Vancouver Tea Festival happens this weekend at the Chinese Cultural Centre, 50 East Pender. The event includes a Chinese tea tasting bar, matcha bar and Herbal Tea Making Workshop. For more info, visit Vancouver Tea Festival.
Bling – Heritage Hall – November 4th
The Pacific Pyros present the 4th annual bead show BLING at the Heritage Hall this Sunday, November 4th. This show features a wide range of wearable glass art by 17 artists. Along with the show there will be demonstrations has well as hourly draws. Admission is free. So stop by and check out some of the talent between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Backbone – Vancouver Playhouse – November 4th
The Cultch presents the renowned Australian circus company, Gravity & Other Myths in the production Backbone. 10 performers and 2 musicians take the stage at the Vancouver Playhouse and display incredible strength and flexibility with dance like movements. This show is only here for a short run. You have till Sunday to catch it. Tickets available from The Cultch.
Comedy, Entertainment & Live Music
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.
This weekend we are back to two farmer markets. Saturday there’s Riley Park (10 am – 2 pm) and Sunday, the Hastings Park Farmers Market kicks and also happens from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. To see more of what’s on in East Vancouver, check our Event Listing.
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