Our weekly feature What’s On East Van sets out some cool events for the upcoming weekend. Beyond the weekend, we invite you to check out our Event Listing which is updated daily and features events for the month and beyond.
Discussion: Passive Home Building – Vancouver Tool Library – March 1st
If you are interested in home building, Vancouver Tool Library member Steven Bishop will lead a discussion on the subject Friday evening. Steven is a Passive House Consultant and Instructor in the Practical Energy and Advanced Knowledge for Buildings Certificate Program at Douglas College. Vancouver Tool Library is located at 3448 Commercial Street. Things get under way at 6:30 pm. No cost to the event.
Wine & Plants – Figaro’s Garden Centre – March 1st
It’s the first Friday of the month which means Figaro’s Garden Centre, 1896 Victoria Drive, invites plant lovers to stop by between 3:30 and 6:00 pm for a glass of wine and to talk plants. Have questions, want to meet others in the area who are digging the garden scene? You are hereby invited.
Square Dance Party – Wise Hall – March 1st
Paul Silveria aka Professor Banjo and The Estro-Jennies are hosting square dancing and live music at the Wise Hall Friday night. Everyone is welcome. There will be lessons for those that don’t know. So come on down and learn. Doors open at 8:00 pm, fun begins at 9:00 pm. Tickets are $17.50 online and $25 at the door. This is a 19+ event.
Oh Man! – The Drive Coffee Bar – March 1st & 3rd
Jo Dworschak, creator of Story Story Lie, brings her multimedia monologue about being a mom trying to overcome her fear of men before having one in Oh Man! The show for 2 nights only takes place in a more intimate venue, being The Drive Coffee, 1670 Commercial Drive. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets available through Eventbrite.
Better Than This – Havana Theatre – March 1st & 2nd
The production Better Than This kicks off this Friday at Havana Theatre. This original show celebrates iconic female characters in musical theatre and women’s changing roles within this genre. Songs from Chicago, West Side Story and Wicked will be feature. Tickets are $24 and available through Showpass.
Children of God – York Theatre – Until March 10th
A production that delves into some of Canada’s shameful history with a great script, humour and humanity. Contributing writer Tiva Quinn “every Canadian needs to understand the legacy of residential schools’. To see more on Tiva’s review visit ILiveInEastVan. The production is on now at the York Theatre. For tickets, visit The Cultch.
Japan Food Fair – Vancouver Buddhist Temple – March 3rd
Looking for some great cheap eats this weekend? The Vancouver Buddhist Temple is hosting a Japan Food Fair from Noon to 2:00 pm. They are located at 220 Jackson Avenue in Strathcona. Everyone is welcome to stop by.
Comedy, Entertainment & Live Music
Looking for more live music, did you know The Heatley in Strathcona regularly features live music? Every Sunday 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.
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