This February, Impossible Things Productions, brings you a parody of Walt Dismal proportions. You may know, some classic Walt Disney movies like Aladdin, The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast, but on February 5th you will see them in a whole new way. Walt Dismal which is billed as a musical and a comedy will bring you some slightly twisted characters who will be acting out a series of scenes from the aforementioned popular animated classics. We hear you can expect some side splitting comedy along with a version of your favourite songs like you’ve never heard them before. The evening will be led by Walt Dismal himself (also known as Matthew Simmons). Tickets for this evening of fun are $20 in advance or $22 at the door. Doors open 7:00 and show gets underway at 8:00 pm. To purchase tickets online, visit the Rio Theatre.
Walt Dismal At The Rio Theatre February 5th
15 Jan
Dine Out Vancouver Returns January 18th to February 3rd
14 Jan
Canada’s largest restaurant festival gets under on January 18th. Dine Out Vancouver 2019 returns with over 300 restaurants participating within Greater Vancouver. Something new we noticed this year is 4 options for the prix-fix menus being $15, $25, $35 and $45. Dine Out, we think, is a great opportunity to try new restaurants you may not normally go to. During the festival there are also many special foodie related events available such as Get Crafty hosted by Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co. on Main Street. There’s also an Introduction to Dim Sum at Dynasty Restaurant that looks intriguing. If you have a particular restaurant, you wish to try again make your reservation early. Popular spots do book up early.
If you are looking for suggestions of where to go to, The Georgia Straight, runs down 8 new restaurants to try which include 3 new East Van Spots, Brewhall, Sopra Sotto and Restaurant Yugo. Local blogger, Fabulously Frugal has set out her favourites for best value.
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What’s On East Van: January 11th Edition
11 Jan
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.
Totem Pole Raising Ceremony – Collingwood Neighbourhood House – January 12th
This Saturday witness one of the those rare opportunities a Totem Pole Raising Ceremony. The event begins at 10:30 am with a community parade from Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 5288 Joyce Street, to Collingwood Neighbourhood House’s Annex at 3690 Vanness Avenue. This is a free event. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Unscriptured: The Extended Version – Havana Theatre – January 11th & 12th
A 2018 Vancouver Pick of the Fringe award winning comedy, Unscriptured is at Havana Theatre this Friday and Saturday night. The production is a completely improvised church service for a religion made up on the spot. You, the audience, gets to make the suggestions. This formerly 1 man show has been expanded to include a choir and guest preachers. Tickets are $5.00 and a collection plate will get circulated after the show in true church form. For tickets, visit Showpass.
Comedy For A Cure – Rio Theatre – January 12th
You are invited for an evening of comedy with Charlie Demers, Jacob Samuel and host Katie-Ellen Humphries. These three are regulars on CBC’s The Debaters and will be on stage this Saturday for a Funny Fun FUNdraiser at the Rio Theatre to benefit the Tumour Foundation of BC and children and individuals with neurofibromatosis (NF). Show gets under way at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $25. For more info, visit the Rio Theatre.
Tribute to David Bowie – Rickshaw Theatre – January 12th
This Saturday night a group of local talents including Cass King, The Next Right, We Found A Lovebird and Pointed Sticks will play tribute to David Bowie at the Rickshaw Theatre. All proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society. Tickets are $15. For advance tickets, visit Rickshaw Theatre.
Circle Game: Reimagining The Music Of Joni Mitchell – Firehall Arts Centre – January 12th
The Firehall Arts Centre brings the music of a Canadian icon to the stage this weekend with the Circle Game: Reimagining the Music of Joni Mitchell. A stellar line up of musicians will be performing her songs as of this Saturday. For tickets information, visit Firehall Arts Centre.
Clueless: The Improvised Murder Mystery – Havana Theatre – January 13th
Not ready for the weekend to be over come Sunday? Clueless: The Improvised Murder Mystery may just be the ticket. Who did it? Mrs. Peacock in the pantry with poison. Mr. Black in the Billiards room with a blunder bass. Miss Scarlett in the scullery with a scalpel. Six suspects. Seven rooms. Eight weapons. No Clue. You are invited to come help solve the murder and catch the villain. Fun gets under way at 9:00 pm. Tickets are $12 and available through Showpass.
Comedy, Entertainment & Live Music
Looking for more live music, did you know The Heatley in Strathcona regularly features live music? This Friday, they have Emily Molloy, Mary Matheson and Alexandra Staseson from 8 – 11 pm. Sundays they offer bluegrass music with brunch 11 am – 3 pm.
Also 7 days a week, you will find live music at the Libra Room on The Drive. 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.
Looking to shop local? Be sure to check out one of the farmer markets happening this weekend. Saturday is Riley Park Farmers Market 10 am – 2 pm. Sunday is Hastings Park Farmers Market also 10 am – 2 pm. To see more of what’s on in East Vancouver including local events for New Year’s Eve, check our Event Listing. We also have a separate listing of Free Events for those watching their wallet and well who isn’t.
Image Credit: June Hunter
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Learn To Make Artisan Style Sourdough Bread – Trout Lake Community Centre January 23rd
9 Jan
Do you love the taste of artisan style sourdough bread? Want to learn how to make it yourself? If you answered yes to both these questions, you may wish to check out an upcoming workshop at the Trout Lake Community Centre. The lovely Valentine Kitamura of Tartine Maple will be leading a hands-on workshop on Wednesday, January 23rd. Valentine will take you through the 3 stages of dough making in this 3 hour evening class filled with tips for success. Cost is $66.67 and registration is available online. Visit Tartine Maple for more information and to register.
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Circle Game: Reimagining the Music of Joni Mitchell January 12th to February 9th At The Firehall Arts Centre
8 Jan
Firehall Arts Centre is bringing back to the stage the music of a Canadian icon and renowned singer-songwriter, Joni Mitchell, with the production of Circle Game: Reimagining The Music of Joni Mitchell. Artistic Producer and local talent, Donna Spencer, brings this energetic musical experience featuring six quadruple-threat talents to the stage. Together they play eighteen instruments, creating modern variations on themes by Joni Mitchell. For those that don’t know, Joni Mitchell is one of the most influential female recording artists of the late 20th century. She often featured social and environmental issues in her music. Mitchell’s music stands the test of time and is once again the voice of a generation. Some examples include the heartbreak of a failed love affair in “River”, the fear of imminent ecological disaster in “Big Yellow Taxi”, and the promise of a generation gathering to ‘get back to the garden’ in “Woodstock” are topics that resound as heavily today as they did fifty years ago. Circle Game runs from January 12th to February 9th, 2019. Tickets are available online at The Firehall Centre with several Pay What You Can Performances on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm.
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Pitch, Bitch And Ditch At The Cultch January 14th “The Dragon’s Den Of Theatre”
7 Jan
Do you love watching Dragon’s Den? If yes, then you may wish to check out Pitch, Bitch and Ditch happening Monday, January 14th at The Cultch. Do you have a great idea for show? Do you want to have a say in what type of productions you’d like to see on stage? Creators, Pippa Mackie and Kim Senklip Harvey, aim to highlight the strength and power of female-identifying voices and experiences. During the course of the evening, they will guide attendees through a lively banter and debate on a variety of possible topics. No idea is off limits, no suggestion taboo, you are to let your imagination run wild and oh, the bar will be open should that help you loosen your tongue just a little. There general theme goes like this:
PITCH
Bring your ideas —
pitches are anonymous, so no judgement!
BITCH
Kim and Pippa discuss the pitches, and debate whether they have potential as plays or not!
DITCH
The power is in your hands
—audience members vote on which pitches are ditched and which ones have promise!
Tickets for the event are $10 and available online through The Cultch. If you are interested generally in Women In The Arts, there is mixer by that name the same evening before the show from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in The Cultch Lobby. It is free attend the mixer.
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What’s On East Van: January 4th Edition
4 Jan
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.
Old Time Dance Party – Wise Hall – January 4th
If you love to square dance, or want to learn, Friday night the Wise Hall is the place to be. Tappalachian String Band provides the tunes while Paul and guest caller Sean Fenstemaker teach and call all the moves right on the floor. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are $17.50 in advance or $25 at the door.
Body Soul Spirit Expo – Croatian Cultural Centre January 4th – 6th
The Body Soul Spirit Expo happens this weekend Friday to Sunday at the Croatian Cultural Centre. Having checked this out last year, there are lectures and workshops that run all day on a variety of topics. Lots of exhibitors with an array of products and services surrounding wellness, alternative therapies, healing arts, intuitive arts, metaphysics, aromatherapy and much more. If you are curious about something, this is a great place to ask questions and gather information. For tickets, visit Body Soul Spirit Expo.
East Van Panto: Wizard of Oz – The York Until January 6th
Last weekend to catch the East Van Panto at The York Theatre. This is a whole lot of fun for all ages. We highly recommend this for a fun night out, or if you prefer a matinee. Tickets available via The Cultch.
Baba Yaga & The Black Flower – Vancouver Puppet Theatre – January 5th
Looking for something to do with the young ones indoors? Vancouver Puppet Theatre is offering two shows this Saturday at 2050 Scotia Street at Noon. First up is Baba Yaga & The Black Flower with marionettes and next is Kind Heart using shadows. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more info, visit Vancouver Puppet.
Lord Of The Rings Trilogy Marathon – Rio Theatre – January 5th & 6th
If you are a Lord Of The Rings fan, you may wish to check out the movie marathon happening at the Rio Theatre this Saturday and Sunday. The first part Saturday kicks off at Noon sharp but doors open at 10:30 am. It is recommended to come early to grab a good seat. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. To purchase advance tickets, visit The Rio Theatre.
Comedy, Entertainment & Live Music
Looking for live music, 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.
We are back to two farmer markets this weekend. Saturday is Riley Park Farmers Market 10 am – 2 pm. Sunday is Hastings Park Farmers Market also 10 am – 2 pm. To see more of what’s on in East Vancouver including local events for New Year’s Eve, check our Event Listing. We also have a separate listing of Free Events which includes a free showing of the movie Black Panther at the Britannia Community Centre this Sunday.
Image Credit: June Hunter
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Story Story Lie Will Be Hot and Heavy At The Rio Theatre January 9th
2 Jan
Story Story Lie kicks off the New Year with Hot And Heavy at The Rio Theatre January 9th. If you are not familiar with the premise of Story Story Lie, it is an interactive show where some of Vancouver’s best entertainers share intimate, funny and often embarrassing stories about themselves. One of them is lying and telling you a tall tale. But which one? The audience gets to take part in the interrogation to reveal who the liar is. And the first audience member to guess the liar, wins the grand prize as well as bragging rights. The upcoming show on January 9th promises to be scandalous with unbelievable stories by a burlesque dance, a rather handsome actor, a comedian and improvisor. The line up includes:
★ Tristan Risk ( Caravan of Curiosities)
★ Cory Thibert (Awkward Hug)
★ Shirley Gnome (604 Records)
★ Claire Pollock (The Dirty Betty Show)
★ Montana Roselle (Dyck Spacee)
★ Anjie Mittelholtz (Stand up comedian)
Start your year off with lots of laughs and if you are the one that can spot the liar, you have the opportunity to win a tantalizing toy from local business, Womyn’s Ware. Tickets are available in advance online at Rio Theatre for $10 online or $12 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 pm and fun gets under way at 7:00 pm. Warning for those that have never been, the show WILL contain strong language, somewhat mature and immature subject matter.
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