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 International Film Festival – Rio Theatre-September 26 to October 11
The Vancouver International Film Festival is now under way until October 11th. The Rio Theatre has a great line of films showing for the festival. To see the full line up, visit Rio Theatre.
Climate Strike Day Of Action – Everywhere – September 27
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, teenager and climate activist, Greta Thunberg, has shaken the tree on the issue of climate change. We all have a stake in this issue. What we do and don’t do matters. So this Friday, expect more voices and actions in support of the Climate Strike. Many local businesses will be closed such as MEC, Plenty + Spare, Bandidas Taqueria, Earnest Ice Cream and LUSH in support of the Climate Strike and transit will be busy. Recommend planning ahead.
Mrkt By Make It! – Croatian Cultural Centre – September 27 – 29
The local handmade movement comes to the Croatian Cultural Centre this weekend. Mrkt by Make It! kicks off Friday at 5:00 pm and goes till 9:00 pm. It continues Saturday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will be over 100 Canadian artists and makers on hand with a wide variety of items including clothing, accessories, home décor, gourmet edibles, body care and yes, stuff for the guys. And if that’s not enough, food trucks and a bar. Advance admission is $2.50 or $5.00 at the door. Check online for $2 off admission.
June Hunter Fall Studio Sale – 2785 Parker Street – September 28 & 29
East Van artist and nature photographer June Hunter is hosting her Fall Studio Sale this weekend. Her backyard studio is located at 2785 Parker Street in the Hastings Sunrise area. She’s have many beautiful creations perfect for gift giving for the nature lover, or for yourself. There will be jewellery, tiles, prints, cushion covers, tote bags and much more. As always, refreshments and nibbles will be available and very easy and relaxed way to do some shopping.
Repair Café – Vancouver Hack Space – September 29
Do you have something that’s broken? Maybe a household item that needs fixing? If so, you are invited to stop by Vancouver Hack Space at 1601 Venables Street this Sunday between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm and bringing your item that needs fixing. It can be a small appliance, textile, computer, bike or jewellery.
Vancouver Improv Fest – The Cultch – This Weekend
The Cultch is hosting the Vancouver Improv Fest which is on now until September 28th. There’s a whole lot of talent hitting the stage for this event Tickets range between $18 and $22. To see the full line and to grab your tickets, visit The Cultch.
The Shipment – Firehall Arts Centre – This Weekend
SpeakEasy Theatre’s critically acclaimed production The Shipment is on now at the Firehall Arts Centre until October 5th. Korean-American playwright Jean Lee brings to the stage a modern minstrel show about black identity meant to wake the world to the ridiculous narratives in dominant media. For tickets, visit Firehall Arts Centre.
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.
Image Credit: June Hunter
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