The Daisy Theatre is back with their take on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in Little Willy. If you haven’t attended one of Ronnie Burkett’s shows, you are missing out on fun night out. Burlesque star Dolly Wiggler starts the show with an Elizabethan striptease in this riotously funny improvised mash-up of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays. All the leading ladies of the Daisy ensemble battle for the role of Juliet, including faded diva Esme Massengill in a boozy interpretation of the lovesick ingénue. Beloved audience favourites Schnitzel and Mrs. Edna Rural are back in supporting roles, and adding to the fun and mayhem, The Bard himself joins The Daisy Theatre cast for a twisted retelling of this timeless tale. Tickets start from $35 and are now available online at The Cultch. The production runs from January 10 – 29, 2023. Tickets to this show would make a great gift of experience this holiday season.
The PNE will be hosting a PNE Winter Fair between December 14 and December 23, 2022. The PNE will be turned into a magical holiday experience complete with walk thru WinterLights display, skating on the Tim Horton’s Indoor Ice Rink, nightly ticketed Christmas themed concert, a winter market with an array of vendors as well as a holiday theatre for the wee ones. The PNE Winter Fair happens from 4:30 to 10:30 pm. Ticket prices range from $12 to $15 per person and are available online.
A ticketed holiday concert happens each evening of the PNE Winter Fair. Prices are between $39 – 69 per person and available online. We’ve set out the nightly concert series below:
December 14 David Foster & Kat McPhee
December 15 The Tenors: A Season of Miracles
December 16 Tom Cochrane With Band
December 17 Dallas Smith
December 18 Jann Arden
December 19 Holly Cole
December 20 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox
December 21 Dionne Warwick
December 22 Johnny Reid
December 23 A Boy Band Christmas
To purchase tickets or get more information, visit PNE Winter Fair, or check out the You Tube video:
The Firehall Arts Centre invites you to celebrate the holiday season with its presentation of A Christmas Carol from Wednesday, December 14 to Saturday, December 24, 2022. Sanjay Talwar plays all 40 characters in this one-version of the familiar tale produced by Blue Ridge Repertory Theatre. Tickets start at $25 and are now on sale at the Firehall Arts Centre.
Have you made your way down to the walking trails along the Fraser River in SE Vancouver? If you have, you will come across an area called Tugboat Landing at the foot of Victoria Drive at East Kent Avenue South. If you aren’t familiar with this area, it once housed tugboats at this landing on the Fraser River hence the name. It was redeveloped into a community of condos and townhomes that enjoy river front living. The area is located on a public walkway and cycle path just steps away from Gladstone Park and less than a mile West of the growing River District development.
Here you will find the 6th Annual Tugboat Landing Artisan Market. This is a boutique artisan market that happens on December 3rd & 4th in SE Vancouver at 2010 East Kent Avenue at the foot of Victoria Drive. They have a great line up of vendors that make it fun and easy to shop for gifts in an inviting and cozy space.
Some of what you can expect to find include handmade artisan chocolates by Ladner Artisan Chocolates, stunning sterling silver jewellery by Sole Tibi Studio, dog wear by ScouterWear and dog treats by Barks & Biscuits for your 4 legged friends. If you are looking for gifts for the wee ones, Guava Jelly will be on hand with handpainted infant wear and t-shirts. If you are looking for hostess gifts, Tea Lani with handcrafted teas and handmade artistic soaps by Ava Luna Creations.
If you are looking to do some entertaining over the holidays, you may wish to check out Mad Laboratory Distilling who will be hand with their small batch spirits. Their spirits will pair nicely with Koldie’s Mixers which cocktail mixers come in 4 delicious flavours. If you are looking for non-alcoholic options to serve over the holidays, Everything Wine – River District will on hand providing samples of their selection of non-alcoholic beverages.
What would the holidays be without some sweet treats? Swiss Bakery will be on hand Saturday, December 3rd with Gingermen, Gingerwomen, Gingerbread House Kits, sugar cookies and German Stollen. If you love handcrafted leather goods, be sure to check out DiG Leather. Artist, Sheena Singh, will be featuring handpainted holiday decor. Looking for live holiday décor, 8BFlowerco will be featuring bouquets, Grinch trees and more.
Bower Fibre Goods will also be on hand with beautifully crafted textiles and LoveandLucyCo with candles, gem stones and jewellery. ILiveInEastVan will be on site with a selection of totes, t-shirts and their new sew-on reflective patches. Knit Collective will be on hand with cozy designs to keep you warm this winter. Lots of great options to shop and support local this holiday season.
This boutique artisan market has been deemed a Hidden Gem and 1 of 17 Happening Holiday Markets by Destination Vancouver. It’s a cozy inviting space away from all the crazy crowds. Stop by for hot cocoa or coffee and some sweet treats while warming up in front of the fireplace. Food and drink will be available by donation with all proceeds going to BC SPCA and SAINTS (Senior Animals In Need Today Society) Rescue. Market hours will be 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is free. To learn more, visit them online at Tugboat Landing Artisan Market, or give them a follow @tugboatlandingartisanmarket on Instagram.
If you love vinyl records or just great music, then you may wish to mark this event on your calendar. The Vinyl Record Show happens on Sunday, November 27th at the Heritage Hall. Vendors will be selling their vinyl in a variety of formats as well as CDs, posters, turntables and music memorabilia. Event happens from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is $4.00.
Tinseltown Bar is turning the Vancouver Alpen Club, 4875 Victoria Drive, into a seasonal pop up bar that is fully decked out for Christmas. At Tinseltown, every day is Christmas. When you arrive, each guest will enjoy a Christmas themed drink as you enter a space that has the feel of a Hallmark movie. Expect things fully decked out with Christmas tunes, Christmas trees, Christmas drinks, and more. Tickets for this pop up event are $19 and available online at Explore Hidden. Our question is there a Santa Claus?
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 for Christmas or birthday gifts. 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’re supporting your neighbor next door, your co-worker working full-time and holding down a side gig, moms carving out some extra income while still being home with their families. 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 at markets are not being shipped long distances and there is usually much less packaging involved. 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. Here’s hoping our big list will make it easier for you to shop local this holiday season.
NOVEMBER 2022
Nov. 16-27: Got Craft Holiday Virtual Market
Nov. 17: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 5 – 10 pm Nov. 18: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 5- 10 pm Nov. 18: Britannia Winter Craft Market – Britannia Comm. Centre 3 – 8 pm
Nov. 19: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 11 am – 6 pm Nov. 19: Got Craft – Croatian Cultural Centre 10 am – 5 pm Nov. 19: Britannia Winter Craft Market – Britannia Comm. Centre 10 am – 6 pm Nov. 19: Made In The 604 – Heritage Hall Nov. 20: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 11 am – 6 pm Nov. 20: Got Craft – Croatian Cultural Centre 10 am – 5 pm Nov. 20: Made In The 604 – Heritage Hall
Nov. 25: Artisan Pottery Sale – Trout Lake Community Centre 4 – 8 pm Nov. 26: Artisan Pottery Sale – Trout Lake Community Centre 9 am – 4 pm
DECEMBER 2022
Dec. 2: Toque Craft Fair – Western Front, 303 E. 8th Ave. 6 – 10 pm
Dec. 3: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave. 11 am – 4 pm Dec. 3: Toque Craft Fair – Western Front, 303 E. 8th Ave. 6 – 10 pm Dec. 3: Eastside Flea – 550 Malkin Avenue 11 am – 5 pm Dec. 3: Deck The Hall – Heritage Hall – TBC Dec. 3: Connect X-Mas Market + Music Festival – 2111 Main St. 11 – 7
Dec. 4: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave. 11 am – 4 pm Dec. 4: Toque Craft Fair – Western Front, 303 E. 8th Ave. 6 – 10 pm Dec. 4: Eastside Flea – 550 Malkin Avenue 11 am – 5 pm Dec. 4: Deck The Hall – Heritage Hall – TBC Dec. 4: Connect X-Mas Market + Music Festival – 2111 Main St. 11-7
Dec. 7: Make It! – PNE Forum 11 am – 9 pm Dec. 8: Make It! – PNE Forum 11 am – 9 pm
Dec. 9: Krampus Markt – Strange Fellows Brewing 6 – 10 pm Dec. 9: Make It! – PNE Forum 10 am – 6 pm Dec. 9: Weirdos Holiday Market – 1739 Venables St.
Dec. 10: First Pick Handmade – Heritage Hall 11 am – 6 pm Dec. 10: MakeIt! – PNE Forum 11 am – 5 pm Dec. 10: Eastside Flea – 550 Malkin Ave. 11 am – 5 pm Dec. 10: Krampus Markt – Strange Fellows Brewing 11 am – 6 pm Dec. 10: Weirdos Holiday Market – 1739 Venables St.
Dec. 11: First Pick Handmade – Heritage Hall 11 am – 6 pm Dec. 11: Make It! – PNE Forum Dec. 11: Eastside Flea – 550 Malkin Ave. 11 am – 5 pm Dec. 11: Christmas Market – Italian Cultural Centre 11 am – 4 pm Dec. 11: Krampus Markt – Strange Fellows Brewing 12 – 4 pm Dec. 11: Weirdos Holiday Market – 1739 Venables St.
Dec. 16: Weirdos Holiday Market – 1739 Venables St.
Did we miss one? We will be updating this list as we learn of other markets so check back for updates. Feel free to drop us a note with any market you think should be added at ILiveInEastVan@gmail.com.
The Coastal Jazz and Blues Society have announced that sax/clarinet player Ken Vandermark and Not for Proper along with Alvaro Rojas’ Music for 22, will be performing at Ironworks, 235 Alexander Street, on November 25, 2022 at 8:30 pm. Renowned American composer, improviser, and MacArthur Fellowship recipient Ken Vandermark has a “room-filling, spectrum-cramming, mountain-moving tonal presence” (NOW Magazine) on sax and clarinets. For this concert, the prolific Chicagoan joins local duo Not for Proper in artful, adventurous collaboration. Tickets are $25 and now available online at www.coastaljazz.ca/events.
The Cultch and Theatre Replacement are thrilled to present East Van Panto: The Little Mermaid, November 16, 2022 until January 1, 2023, at the York Theatre.
For a decade, Theatre Replacement and The Cultch have partnered to bring this holiday tradition like no other. It transforms well-known stories with an East Van twist and has something for all ages. This year, East Van Panto is going under the sea with a wild East Van-centric adventure to the bottom of the Burrard Inlet and back.
In East Van Panto: The Little Mermaid, Ariel is busking with her girl band at New Brighton Beach, when she falls in love with a teenage mer-person. She dives into an ocean adventure, where she makes a questionable deal with a devilish octopus named Ursula, fights off evil electric eels with her trash crab BFF, Sebastian, and has to help save the ocean from a mysterious purple slime of despair.
The writer-director duo from last year’s East Van Panto: Alice in Wonderland, Sonja Bennett and Meg Roe, return to create this year’s 10th anniversary production with Veda Hille, who has been writing the music and fun parodies of popular songs since East Van Panto began. For those that have attended past shows, you will know the music is great every year. Tickets start are $35 and are now available online for in person shows with audience participation encouraged. If you prefer to take in the show from the comfort of home, The Little Mermaid is available to watch online on-demand from December 17, 2022 – January 31, 2023 through RE/PLAY, The Cultch’s digital playground. To learn more, visit The Cultch.
“It is the silliest, most wonderful of traditions. And for me, it has become essential.” The Globe and Mail
“If the East Van Panto isn’t part of your holiday tradition yet, what are you waiting for?” Georgia Straight
“East Van Panto has earned its place as one of the best-loved holiday traditions in Vancouver…” Colin Thomas
Vancouver Farmers Markets hosts two winter markets in East Vancouver. First up is the Hastings Park Farmers Market which returns for another year and happens every Sunday from November 6, 2022 to April 30, 2023. The market is located on the PNE Centregrounds and is always a popular market. Second up, is the Riley Park Farmers Market which carries on in the same location as the summer market at 50 East 30th & Ontario Street every Saturday from November 5, 2022 to March 25, 2023. Both markets run from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and as always are jam packed with lots of great local goods. Be sure to stop by and support our local growers and makers. If you wish to learn more about what vendors will be on site at each market, be sure to visit www.eatlocal.org.
Hastings Park Farmers Market Hastings Park Centregrounds Sundays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Riley Park Farmers Market 50 East 30th & Ontario Street Saturdays 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
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