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.
Hot Honey Brown – The Cultch
Hot Honey Brown returns to The Cultch this Friday and runs for 2 weeks. If you missed this production the first time around, you won’t want to miss it this time. This smash hit from Australia brings six sassy women who are here to make some noise and smash some stereotypes. Tickets start at $22 and are available online at The Cultch.
Jesus Christ: The Lost Years – Havana Theatre – March 15th & 16th
If you ever wondered what Jesus might have been up to between the ages of 13 and 30 well this weekend’s your chance. Monster Theatre brings Jesus Christ: The Lost Years to Havana Theatre Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets are available online $15-$20 through Showpass.
Wood Market – 1278 East Hastings Street – March 16th
Salvage Vancouver is again hosting a Wood Market. If you are looking for reclaimed wood for projects and or renovations, definitely worth stopping by 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
First Pick Handmade – Heritage Hall – March 16th & 17th
First Pick Handmade is at the Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street this Saturday and Sunday. Expect to find 30 Canadian men’s and women’s fashion accessory designers. Event happens 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission is $3.00. To see the full line up of participating designers, visit First Pick Handmade.
The Vancouver Market – Wise Hall – March 17th
The Vancouver Market happens at the Wise Hall this Sunday. Organizer, Nikki Herbert, no stranger to organizing East Van events brings a wide variety of vendors. Expect to find handmade, vintage and much more. Admission is $2.00. Event happens 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
21st Century Flea Market – Croatian Cultural Centre – March 17th
The 21st Century Flea Market is back at the Croatian Cultural Centre this Sunday. 185 tables with a wide range of items including antiques, sports items, paintings, collectibles, toys, dolls, books and a whole lot more. Event happens 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Admission is $5 at the door.
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 3:00 pm – 7:00 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, check our Event Listing. We also have a separate listing of Free Events for those on a budget and in Vancouver, who isn’t.
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