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.
Vancouver Gem & Mineral Show – PNE Forum – March 21st – 23rd
The Vancouver Gem & Mineral Show kicks off at 1:00 pm on Friday and runs till the end of the weekend. There is a long list of exhibitors with a beautiful array of items. Bonus is children 12 and under are free with a paying adult.
Hot Honey Brown – The Cultch – To March 30th
Hot Honey Brown continues this weekend The Cultch. Don’t miss this wild ride from Australia that brings six sassy women on stage 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 22nd and 23rd
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 for a couple more nights this Friday and Saturday. Tickets are available online $15-$20 through Showpass.
Musical Intergenerational Event – Trout Lake Community Centre – March 23rd
This Saturday morning, Trout Lake Community Centre is hosting a Musical Intergenerational Event for the whole family. You are invited to come and dance and sing along to the music from 10:30 am to 11:45 am. This is an all ages event and cost is $1.00 per person.
East End History Walk With James Johnstone – 696 East Hastings St. – March 23rd
James Johnstone is back offering his East End History Walk this Saturday, March 23rd. Tour starts at The Heatley, 696 East Hastings at 10:00 am and runs for 2 1/2 – 3 hours. Cost is $20 per person. To reserve your spot, email James at historywalks@gmail.com.
Screaming Chickens Theatrical Society Monthly Taboo Revue – Wise Hall – March 23rd
The Screaming Chickens Theatrical Society are hosting their monthly burlesque variety show at the Wise Hall this Saturday night. This is a 19+ show. Show gets under way at 9:00 pm.
Movie ‘A Star is Born’ – Rio Theatre – March 23rd
If you haven’t yet managed to see A Star Is Born, you get your chance this Saturday night at the Rio Theatre. Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga blend their talents for this passionate story. Movie kicks off at 8:30 pm. If you can’t make it Saturday, it shows again on Monday at 8:45 pm at the Rio.
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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