You are invited to dive into the mind of Edgar Allan Poe as he desperately searches for his lost love in this tragic dream within a dream. The Cultch presents Deep Into Darkness which explores the many corners of The Cultch 20+ rooms, 3 floors and countless tales in which you unravel the mystery of the chaotic descent into madness. Deep Into Darkness kicks off August 13th and runs till August 25th. Tickets are $75 in advance or $85 at the door. Note, we recommend you read the Show Warning if you wish to participate in this immersive theatre production. You will be standing/walking throughout the show and members wear masks during the performance. Also, this is an 18+ performance. For more information or tickets, visit The Cultch.
Archive | August, 2019
Deep Into Darkness At The Cultch August 13 – 25, 2019
7 Aug
Savour Summer Festival Happens at River District Town Centre August 10th
6 Aug
If are looking for some free summer fun and entertainment, you may wish to check out the Savour Summer Festival happening this Saturday, August 10th at the River District Town Centre, 8550 River District Crossing. The festival features summer games, mini golf, a dunk tank in support of local charities along with the latest craze which we hear is axe throwing?! We also hear a beer garden will be available for 19+ patrons. If you don’t already know, an Everything Wine store is located across from the River District Town Centre and they will have lots of in store wine tastings happening during the festival. The event also features live music by lots of local talent including Cory Owens and The Boom Booms. The festival runs from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and again it’s free. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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What’s On East Van: August 2nd Edition
2 Aug
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 Mural Festival – August 1 to 10, 2019
The Vancouver Mural Festival kicked off August 1st and continues to August 10th. This is a great opportunity to check out some amazing murals around Vancouver. We understand there are at least 25 new ones popping up around the City. The Festival also features a variety of events during the festival with a Pride Special happening this Sunday at 7 ½ Lane from 2:00 pm till the wee hours of the morning. There are also some opportunities to run the murals. To see a full run down of events, visit Vancouver Mural Festival.
Playland – Now Open Every Day
If you are looking to entertain the kids, Playland is now open every day from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm until The PNE Fair starts on August 17th. To learn more, visit Playland.
Outdoor Summer Movie – Gaston Park – August 2nd
Collingwood Policing Centre is featuring another outdoor movie tonight this Friday night at Gaston Park located just a couple of blocks from the Joyce – Collingwood Skytrain Station. They will be showing Monster in Paris and the movie gets under way at dusk approximately 9:00 pm. Note, rain does cancel these events.
The Muppet Movie – Rio Theatre – August 3rd
Looking for something to entertain the kids this weekend? The Muppet Movie is showing at 1:00 pm at the Rio Theatre this Saturday.
43rd Annual Powell Street Festival – August 3rd & 4th
This weekend you are invited to celebrate Japanese-Canadian heritage at the 43rd Annual Powell Street Festival happening Saturday and Sunday. The event happens on Powell Street near Jackson from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm both days. For more info, visit Powell Street Festival.
Soul Folk Sunday – Café Deux Soleils – August 4th
James Villa and Hayley Lynn make their way up from Portland, Oregon for Soul Folk Sunday at Café Deux Soleils. Great way to spend a Sunday evening if you are staying in town for the long weekend. Doors open at 8:00 pm, music gets under way at 9:00 pm.
Buena Vista Social Club – Rio Theatre – August 5th
The Oscar nominated documentary about an American guitarist bringing together the Cuban folk musicians now in their 90s to record a Grammy Award winning CD in their native city of Havana. We hear there is amazing concert footage and features gigs in Amsterdam and New York. The film not only features the music, but the life stories of the musicians of the Buena Vista Social Club. Movie shows at 6:20 pm Monday, August 5th.
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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Les Amis du Fromage Announces Wine & Cheese Tastings Coming This Fall
1 Aug
If you love wine and cheese, you will want to to check out some of tastings that les amis du Fromage has coming this Fall to their East Van location (843 East Hastings Street). If are enjoying Summer and thinking Fall is a long ways off, well these courses are not really that far off . We’ve set out the two tastings coming up:
Blue Mountain Cheese Tasting-October 21, 2019
Blue Mountain Vineyards and Cellars is located in Okanagan Falls and is a great winery to visit with some beautiful wines. But you don’t have to travel to the Okanagan to taste some of their wines, you can just make your way to les amis du fromage on October 21st. Tasting kicks off at 6:30. Tickets are $80. To purchase tickets, visit les amis du Fromage.
Little Farm Winery – November 4, 2019
The Little Farm Winery is based in Cawston, BC and is a small producer of single vineyard Chardonnay. Tasting kicks off at 6:30 pm on November 4th. Tickets again are $80. To purchase your tickets, visit les amis du Fromage. If you wish to learn more about this sweet little winery, we invite you to check out this nice piece in Montecristo Magazine titled ‘Risk and Romance‘.
If you don’t already know les amis du FROMAGE, has been voted “Best Cheese Shop” by readers of The Georgia Straight and The Courier repeatedly. They have another location in Kitsilano, but the tasting events are being held at the East Van location. Tickets for these tastings are available online. Although these classes seems a little ways off into the future, these classes do sell out quickly. If interested, we suggest you reserve your spot(s). Refunds aren’t given, but you can transfer your spot to someone else.
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