The popular Great Grandview Garage Sale is back for another year Saturday, 21st from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm rain or shine. Whether you are a bargain hunter, looking for an awesome vintage find, or just a great deal on something, this is the spot to be. If you are looking to sell items, you have lots of time to prepare. The Great Grandview Garage Sale is a neighbourhood wide multi-family garage sale that takes place, as the name eludes, throughout the Grandview-Woodlands area of East Vancouver. Specifically from Broadway to the Burrard Inlet and from Clark Drive to Nanaimo Street. If you live in the area, you are invited to participate and it is FREE to sign up. Of course, if you have some young entrepreneur at home, a lemonade stand for all those thirsty shoppers might come in handy. Whether you live in a home, walk up apartment building, co-operative housing, no matter, everyone is welcome to participate. To sign up or see a map of the current locations, visit Great Grandview Garage Sale.
Remember, the old adage “One person’s junk is another person’s treasure”.
If you are thinking about trying your hand at growing food at home, Figaro’s Garden Centre is hosting the perfect workshop for you. On Tuesday, April 8th, you are invited to join them for Start An Edible Garden From Seed workshop. You will learn how to start a garden and harvest fresh herbs, fruits and veggies throughout the summer season. This a 1 hour workshop that kicks off at 6:00 pm. The cost is $34.94. To purchase your ticket, or get more information, visit Eventbrite. If you can’t make this workshop, they will be hosting another one on Small Space Edible Gardening on April 29th.
Looking for a good deal? Then head over to the Bits & Bobs Samples & Second Sale happening at the Heritage Hall on Saturday, February 22nd. This is a unique bi-annual sale hosted by Got Craft Market in which 40 local makers and creative brands sell off their samples, slight seconds, discontinued items, seasonal merchandise and supplies used in making their products. A variety of goods will be available including clothing, ceramics, art, paper goods, jewelry, homewares and much more with pricing up to 80% off. Admission is $3.00 and available online at Got Craft Market.
It’s that time of year again where the opportunities to shop local are abundant. There are some great artisan markets and craft fairs coming up to help you make your gift giving easy. Whether you are looking for something for Christmas, a birthday or maybe a housewarming gift, there are many local options available to you. Did you know: “for every $100 spent with a BC local business, $64 is re-circulated back into our BC economy versus $14 for multi nationals. Why? Because locally owned businesses circulate more dollars in the community compared to multinational organizations.”
When you buy from a local maker, you are supporting those living and working in your local community. All have created a business doing something they love and are passionate about. We are 100% behind supporting those local dreamers and makers. Also, buying local is better for the environment. Items purchased at local markets are not being shipped long distances and all will have much less packaging. All around win win. To that end, we have again created a list of all the artisan markets and craft fairs happening in East Vancouver this holiday season. Things are kicking off early this year so we invite you to check them out. We are hoping our big list will make it easier for you to shop local this holiday season.
Nov. 9: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5 Nov. 10: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5
Nov. 14: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 5-10 Nov. 15: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 5-10 Nov. 16: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 11-6 Nov. 16: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5 Nov. 17: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5 Nov. 17: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 11-6
Nov. 23: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5 Nov. 23: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5 Nov. 24: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5 Nov. 24: Holiday Sip & Shop – Heritage Hall 4-9 pm Nov. 24: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5
Nov. 29: TOQUE – Western Front 5-9 pm Nov. 29: Britannia Winter Market – 1661 Napier St. 3-8 pm Nov. 29: Krampus Market – Strange Fellows Brewing 8-10
Nov. 30: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave. 11-5 Nov. 30: TOQUE – Western Front 11-5 Nov. 30: Krampus Market – Strange Fellows Brewing 11-6 pm Nov. 30: Britannia Winter Market – 1661 Napier St. 10-4 Nov. 30: Good Stuff Market – Heritage Hall 11-5 Nov. 30: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5
DECEMBER 2024
Dec. 1: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave. S. 11-4 Dec. 1: TOQUE – Western Front 11-5 Dec. 1: Britannia Winter Market – 1661 Napier St. 10-4 Dec. 1: Krampus Market – Strange Fellows Brewing 11-4 Dec. 1: Good Stuff Market – Heritage Hall 11-5 Dec. 1: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5
Dec. 7: First Pick Handmade Holiday Market – Heritage Hall 11-6 Dec. 7: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5 Dec. 7: June Hunter Studio Sale – 2785 Parker St. 10-4 Dec. 8: First Pick Handmade Holiday Market – Heritage Hall 11-6 Dec. 8: Eastside Flea- 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5 Dec. 8: June Hunter Studio Sale – 2785 Parker St. 10-4
Dec. 12: Make It! – PNE Forum 5-9 Dec. 12: Sip & Shop South Main – 4 – 8 Dec. 13: Make It! – PNE Forum 11-9 Dec. 14: Make It! – PNE Forum 10-6 Dec. 14: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5 Dec. 15: Make It! – PNE Forum 11-5 Dec. 15: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5 Dec. 15: Xmas Market – Wise Hall 5:00 pm – Late
The 28th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl returns November 14 – 17, 2024. This 4 day visual arts festival features over 500 artists located in some 55 buildings around Vancouver’s Eastside. The event is an amazing opportunity to check out the amazing creative talent in this City.
The Eastside Culture Crawl features a wide variety of artists including painters, furniture makers, jewellers, sculptors, potters, photographers, glassblowers and many more mediums. We encourage to take the opportunity to visit artists in their working studios. The Crawl, as it is affectionately known, is a great opportunity to meet the artists and discuss their work and creative process. If you are looking to be inspired, this is event to attend.
The Eastside Culture Crawl runs from November 14 – 17, 2024. November 14th and 15th runs from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm and November 16th and 17th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Eastside Culture Crawl covers a wide geographical area on the Eastside of the City. We find the Crawl Map to be a great resource in narrowing down artists and locations you may be interested in visiting. The Eastside Culture Crawl is a free event and open to all ages. For more information visit, the Eastside Culture Crawl.
The much loved Parade of Lost Souls is back for another with Unplugged. If you live in East Van, you likely know about this grass-roots festival. Creative direction comes from the folks at The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret. The event itself encompasses dance, art, music, installations, acting, a parade procession and the much loved Thriller Flash Mob. For loyal revelers of this event take note, The Parade of Lost Souls happens Friday, November 1st with the procession hitting the streets at 7:30 pm and again at 8:30 pm. For those with wee ones that have an early bed time, there will be a family-friendly Parade of Little Souls that begins at 6:30 pm.
Everyone is welcome to participate in the Parade of Lost Souls and costumes are encouraged. The location of the event is secret for now but will be announced the week before, but the Britannia Community Centre has been a hub in past years.
As is tradition now with this event, there will be a Thriller Flash Mob in which you can dance alongside professionals. If interested in participating in the flash mob, The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret will be hosting Thriller Workshops. There is still time to sign up for drop in classes happening on October 13th and October 20th.
The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret also hosts an After Party which this year takes place at the Biltmore Cabaret. That fun gets underway at 10:30 pm and goes till 2:00 am with live music and other performances. Tickets are $40 and available online. To learn more about the Parade of Lost Souls and workshops leading up to the event, visit The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret.
If you are looking to shop for the wacky, weird and the wonderful, you may wish to check out the 8th Annual Nightmare Before Christmas Market. The event features over 65 vendors celebrating all things Halloween and maybe a little bit of Christmas. Admission is $4 in advance, $5 at the door and for those that love Halloween, you can purchase a weekend pass for $7. The event runs Saturday, October 19th from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 20th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you are looking to get into the Halloween spirit, this is the place. Costumes are encouraged.
Gourmet Warehouse has a great line up of cooking classes to this Fall. If you haven’t already experienced one of their classes, it is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening with some like-minded food lovers. If you have participated, you know it’s a great way to pick up some knowledge and some great tips in the kitchen. Added bonus is after each cooking class all the participants are offered a 10% discount for purchases made the day of your class. We have set a few of their upcoming classes that caught our eye. For a full line up of all the classes Gourmet Warehouse is offering visit Cooking Classes. Heads up, do you see a class you like? We encourage you to book your spot, classes regularly sell out.
ITALIAN COMFORT FOOD – SEPTEMBER 24
Chef Giampaolo Posteraro hosts this demonstration cooking class which will teach you how Italians master the art of transforming simple everyday ingredients into spectacular dishes. In this class we hear that you will learn how to make the most simple, inexpensive ingredients shine with expert techniques to elevate your everyday dishes into something amazing. The menu for this upcoming class includes:
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• Brodo di Pollo; Amuse Bouche of Classic Italian Bone Broth to Start the Meal • Panzanella Salad; Prawns, Fresh Herbs, Local Tomato • Chicken Milanese; Radicchio Salad, Mustard Vinaigrette • Rhubarb and Pistachio Crumble; Vanilla Ice Cream
DATE NIGHT IN THE GREEK ISLANDS – OCTOBER 2
Chef Deniz Tarakcioglu is back to host this cooking class in which you will learn about the vibrant flavours from this part of the Mediterranean. You and are a partner are invited to immerse yourself in the aromas and tastes of these sun-soaked shores of Greece and learn to prepare a delicious feast. The menu for this upcoming class is set out below:
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• Roasted Garlic Hummus with Freshly made Pita Bread • Pan Roasted Prawns with Ouzo, Garlic, Caramelized Lemon and Fresh Herbs • Wild BC Salmon Souvlaki, Greek Salad with Olives and Feta, Summer Lemon Potato Salad, Traditional Tzatziki • Traditional Walnut Baklava with Chantilly
INTERNATIONAL COMFORT FOOD CLASSICS – NOVEMBER 7
Chef and Owner, Caren McSherry, hosts this demonstration cooking class in which you will learn some delicious hearty dishes to help keep you warm over the Fall and Winter season. The menu for this upcoming class is set out below.
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• Eggplant Parmesan • Classic Italian Cannelloni • Portuguese Chicken with Olives, Artichokes, Lemon, Chorizo, a True Meal in One Pan • French Flourless Chocolate Cake
To see all the classes being offered and or to register, we invite you to visit GourmetWarehouse.ca.
The good folks that bring you the ever popular Got Craft markets are hosting their bi-annual Bits + Bobs Samples and Second Sale Saturday, September 14th. This unique shopping experience features over 40 local brands that will offer a collection of samples, slights seconds, discontinued items and seasonal merchandise as well as some of their supplies. You can expect to find a variety of items including clothing, ceramics, paper goods, art, jewelry, homewares and a lot more. Some items we understand will be up to 80% off. So if you are looking for a deal, you may wish to mark your calendar for the Bits + Bobs Samples & Seconds Sale happening September 14th at the Heritage Hall from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you wish to see which vendors will be participating, you can find out more at Got Craft.
Liberty Merchant Company is back hosting the East Van Cider Fest. This fun summer event happens August 22nd at the Wise Hall which is located at 1882 Adanac Street in East Vancouver. Expect to enjoy an evening of tasting cider, mead and a few other spirits from all over BC. This is a great opportunity to check out all that BC has to offer and at the same time support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. For the price of a ticket, you will also get some eats from local businesses. Tickets are $29.99 and available in store at any Liberty Wine Merchant.
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