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.
Playland – July 26th to July 28th
If you are looking to entertain the kids, Playland is open Friday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. To learn more, visit Playland.
Outdoor Summer Movie – Kensington Park – July 26th
Collingwood Policing is featuring an outdoor movie tonight at Kensington Park located at Knight Street & 33rd Avenue. The movie shows at dusk approximately 9:00 pm. There are family friendly activities prior to the movie.
Serate in Piazza – Italian Cultural Centre – July 26th
This Friday at the Italian Cultural Centre, you are invited to Serate In Piazza. They are hosting an evening of outdoor music and dancing. Food including sausages, pasta, beer, wine and gelato are available for purchase. The event happens between 7:00 to 10:00 pm. In the event of rain, the festivities move indoors. Music and dancing is free, food available for purchase.
Vancouver Vegan Festival – Creekside Park – July 27th
The Vegan Project, Peace People Project and Peaces are hosting the 1st ever Vancouver Vegan Festival this Saturday at Creekside Park near Science World. This is a free all day all ages event celebrating vegan food and culture on the waterfront at Creekside Park. There will be over 70 vendors on hand, free yoga, apparel, live music, opportunities to learn more about activism and zero waste. Event kicks off at 11:00 and runs to 5:00 pm.
Summer Festa – Luppolo Brewing – July 27th
Luppolo Brewing Co., 1123 Venables Street, is hosting a Summer Festa this Saturday. LA Street Meast will be on hand with what we hear are the best hot dogs. There will be music by DJ Selecta Browna in the afternoon and at 5:00 pm Bonefire Ballerina perform. Event happens between 1:00 and 9:00 pm.
Bee In – Moberly Arts Centre – July 27th
The Pollinator Pathway group is hosting a “Bee IN” at Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre, 7646 Prince Albert Street on Saturday July 27. Lots of pollinator-related activities for the whole family. You are invited to come learn more about local pollinators and their habitat. Event happens from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Sunday Summer Series – Grandview Park – July 28th
The Commercial Drive BIA and supporters are hosting a Live Music Sunday this weekend from 2:00 to 5:00 pm in Grandview Park. All types of music along with balloon twisting, face painting and other activities for the kids. This is a free event. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Nasty Women Comedy – Havana Theatre – July 28th
Nasty Women Comedy, an improv and sketch comedy group taking over Havana Theatre this Sunday night. We hear they are fierce and funny. Fun kicks off at 8:00 pm. Havana Restaurant of course has an excellent patio for summer refreshments prior to the comedy.
Comedy, Music & Entertainment & More
Do you love cartoons? Miss those Saturday morning cartoons you used to watch as a kid. Do you know Storm Crow Tavern offers cartoons Saturday morning from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm whilst you enjoy breakfast/brunch?
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 and support local? Be sure to check out one of the farmer markets happening this weekend. Saturday is Riley Park Farmers Market at 30th & Ontario from 10 am – 2 pm and Trout Lake Farmers Market from 9 am – 2 pm at John Hendry Park. Sunday, Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is back in Dude Chilling Park from 10:00 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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