You are invited to the annual Friends of the SPCA Christmas Sale this Saturday, November 30th. The event will take place at the Army, Navy & Air Force Veteran’s Club, 3917 Main Street. You can expect to find many handmade items, collectibles, homemade baking and great gifts for Christmas. They will also be having a draw for some beautiful gift baskets as well as a 50/50 draw. All proceeds benefit the BC SPCA Vancouver Branch. Things kick off at 10:00 a.m. and go till 3:00 p.m. Come out and support this great event!
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Friends of the SPCA Christmas Sale: Saturday November 30th
27 Nov
SayWha? With Sara Bynoe – Readings of Fifty Shades of Grey November 29th
27 Nov
Funny lady, Sara Bynoe, is showcasing her next installment of Deliciously Rotten Writing this Friday, November 29th at Hot Art Wet City, 2206 Main Street. In honour of the upcoming filming of Fifty Shades of Grey in Vancouver, Sara will be highlighting the absurdity within the pages of this book as well as those following in the series, Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed. This promises to be an entertaining evening and then some. There is limited seating available. If you wish to attend this event, tickets are $10 available online at EventBrite. Doors open 7:30 pm. Show is 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
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The Parker Building Black Friday Sample Sale November 28th – 30th
26 Nov
10 agencies, 1 building, up to 90% off. Who needs to shop in the USA when you have great deals right here at home. Starting this Thursday, ten agencies at 1355 Parker Street will be holding The Parking Building Black Friday Sample Sale. You will find women’s, men’s and children’s fashions, footwear, jewellery, accessories and more. Some of the designers participating in the sale include: BB Dakota, Seychelles Footwear, Harriet Grey Jewelry, Chandi Scarves, Mimi & Marge Bags, Report Collection, Rebecca Minkoff handbags, Black Orchid, Roxanne Nikki, Bandolera, Makers Denim, Mochi Gaga, Sweet Chemise Princess, Privee Dresses and many more. The Black Friday Sale runs November 28th & 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 30th from Noon – 4:00 p.m. Happy shopping!
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Fundraiser #Unbreakable at Fets Whisky Kitchen Tuesday November 26th
25 Nov
Fets Whisky Kitchen, 1230 Commercial Drive, has partnered with June Iida of RE/MAX Crest Realty Westside and local artist, Laurell, to present #UNBREAKABLE. #Unbreakable is a fundraiser for the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre. The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre provides a safe place for women and children in the Downtown Eastside. They provide support, basic necessities and hot nutritious meals to over 300 women and children every day.
You are invited to this great event which will feature cocktails and appetizers starting at 6:00 p.m and a silent auction as well as live entertainment by local artist, Laurell. Tickets for the event are available online only for $45. Tickets will not be available at the door.
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Strathcona Winter Craft Fair November 30th
25 Nov
You are invited to the 3rd Annual Strathcona Winter Craft Fair. The event will take place at the Strathcona Community Centre, 601 Keefer Street from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm this Saturday, November 30th. There will be many great local artisans on hand with beeswax candles, tea, holiday gift cards, sea salts, organic spices, jewellery, pottery, hats, honey, sock monkeys and much more. Rumour has it that there will be an Elf Workshop on site as well, so you can make something to take home with you. To see what other items will be on hand, visit their Facebook page. Admission is $2.00.
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Gourmet Warehouse Private Shopping Night November 28th
22 Nov
The Gourmet Warehouse, 1340 East Hastings Street, invites you to their annual Private Shopping Night on Thursday, November 28th. This is a great opportunity to get started on some Christmas shopping, pick up some house warming gifts or stock up on some delicious items for your holiday entertaining. Gourmet Warehouse also has in store now a great selection of gourmet mini-items perfect for stocking stuffers or to include in your own gift basket? Some of the mini items include balsamics, jams, mustards, ketchups, smoked almonds, short breads, marmalades and olive oils. A reasonable way to make your own unique gourmet gift basket. During the Private Shopping Night, there will be cooking stations set up, food samples and my favourite, a wine bar! For one night only, everything in store will be 10% (save for gift baskets and already reduced items). Tickets are $20 and available by calling the store at T: 604-253-3022. Event gets under way at 6:00 p.m.
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Winter Shop Opening at Le Marche St. George November 23rd
21 Nov
This Saturday, November 23rd, you are invited to the opening of the Winter Shop at Le Marche St. George, 4393 St. George (at 28th Avenue). Come sip some mulled wine and take in all the beautiful items they have on hand. You can expect to find some twig laced wool blankets from Mexico, a new line of basics from local fashion designer, Mandula, Scatter/Gather pendant lights from Hinterland Design and jewellery by Melissa Hudson. All merchandise will be 20% for one day only this Saturday for the opening of their Winter Shop. The shop is open Saturday & Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and will continue till December 31st. If you are attending the Vancouver Farmers Market at Nat Bailey this or any other Saturday, Le Marche St. George is a hop, skip and a jump away and a great spot to stop and have a coffee and croissant and warm up after the market.
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Ghost Light Projects presents Boys In The Band at Havana Theatre Nov. 21 – 30
20 Nov
Ghost Light Projects presents a piece of classic theatre starting this Thursday at the Havana Theatre, 1212 Commercial Drive. This play which first premiered in 1968 off Broadway shocked many mainstream audiences. It is a show that broke down barriers nearly half a century ago and is as powerful and moving today as it was then. The play at Havana Theatre is directed by Randie Parliament and Greg Bishop and will show you what happens when there is too much liquor, party games and a bitter Queen in attendance. The Boys in the Band runs from November 21st – 23rd and November 26th – 30th. Tickets range from $15 – $35 and are available online at Brown Paper Tickets.
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Holiday Shopping Event at Giving Gifts & Co. Wednesday, November 20th
19 Nov
You are invited to a special holiday shopping event at Giving Gifts & Co. 4750 Main Street, this Wednesday, November 20th. Giving Gifts & Co. is a co-operative retail shop made up of 10 different vendors and artists. There are many great businesses taking part in this unique concept in retail. What this means is there will be a great variety of items at this Wednesday’s holiday shopping event. You can expect to find yoga wear and accessories by Inner Fire Apparel, eco-friendly products for children and adults, one-of-a-kind clothing by designer Kandis Ivy, great women’s fashions at Upscale Swag Boutique, terrariums and florals by Green With Envy, leather jewellery from Zinnia by Esther and great vintage finds at Clare Collectibles. Coffee, tea and a dessert bar will be available. The event gets under way at 7:00 p.m. and goes till 9:00 p.m. For a sneak peak at some of the items that they will have on hand, visit their website at Giving Gifts & Co.
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Vista D’oro Pop Shoppe at 843 East Hastings Until Nov. 24th
18 Nov
So after taking in some amazing art during the Eastside Culture Crawl on Sunday, I did manage to swing by the Vista D’oro Pop Up Shoppe. Vista D’oro Farms & Winery is located in Langley and having visited their farm, it is such a treat to have them here in East Vancouver. If you didn’t manage to get in a taste of this great little shop this weekend, best do so quick. The Preservatory Pop Up Shoppe is only up until November 24th at 843 East Hastings Street next to les amis du fromage.
If you have any food lovers on your Christmas list, there preserves make for great gifts whether a housewarming gift, or part of gift basket for that foodie you know. There are many great flavours to choose from including Peach & Lemon Verbena with Champagne, Mango, Passionfruit & Kirsch, Pineapple Candied Ginger & Sake, Spiced Cranberry & Ice Wine, Raspberry Merlot with Peppercorns, Fig and Walnut Wine to name but a few. The one that sold me was the Plum with Vanilla and Star Anise which for a 220g jar retails for $9.95. The flavour of the star anise just lingers on the taste buds and was amazing with a hint of licorice. There are tastings spoons for all flavours on hand, so you can try before you buy. You can also purchase ‘Trio packs’ of three perserves for $33 which includes recipes for each preserve. They come in five varieties to appeal to specific taste buds such as The Entertainer, The Bachelor, The Mixologist, The Sweet Tooth and The Eupicurean. There are also a few smaller 40 ml jars available in two of the flavours, but best be quick on those before they are gone.
Also in store this week from a neighbouring farm in Langley are their friends from Lavender Eight Farms offering Lavender Sugar. The lavender sugar can be used in tea or what caught my attention was using it in baking. Lavender sugar in that Christmas shortbread or pound cake? Sounds pretty delicious to me. Small jars of Lavender Sugar are available for $6.95 or a bag is $18.95. Vista d’Oro Farms has also collaborated with Chocolate Arts to create exquisite chocolates using their wine or preserves from the farm.
les amis du fromage will have a few of their preserves on hand after November 24th, but if you want the selection and the opportunity to taste test all the great varieties, I suggest you stop by before November 24th. The Vista D’oro Pop Up Shoppe is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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