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East Van Holiday Markets 2025

1 Nov

It’s that time of year again when holiday markets ramp up. This year maybe a little earlier which also means there are many more opportunities to shop local this holiday season. We love sharing all the great artisan markets and craft fairs coming up over the next couple of months all with a view to making shopping local easier for you. Whether you are looking for a gift for someone for Christmas, a birthday or maybe a housewarming gift, there are so many local options to chose from.  For those that don’t 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.”

We’ve said it before, but we will say it again 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 so we invite you to review our list of East Van Holiday Markets for 2025.

NOVEMBER 2025

Nov. 1: Fair Trade & Artisan Market–Trinity Grace Church 803 E. 16th Ave 10-4
Nov. 1: Made In The 604 – Heritage Hall 11-5
Nov. 2: Made In The 604 – Heritage Hall 11-5

Nov. 13: Art & Craft Marche – La Fabrique St-George 7-10 pm
Nov. 15: Vancouver Pop Market – Holiday Preview Heritage Hall 11-5
Nov. 15: Livia Holiday Market – Livia Sweets 6-10 pm
Nov. 15: Crafts & Cocktails – Forecast Coffee Roasters 6-9 pm
Nov. 16: Vancouver Pop Market – Holiday Preview Heritage Hall 11-5

Nov. 20: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 5-10
Nov. 20: Art & Craft Marche – La Fabrique St-George 7-10 pm
Nov. 21: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 5-10

Nov. 22: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5
Nov. 22: Sunset Family Carnival & Craft Fair – Sunset Comm. Centre 12-4
Nov. 22: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 11-6
Nov. 23: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5
Nov. 23: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 11-6

Nov. 27: Art & Craft Marche – La Fabrique St-George 7-10 pm
Nov. 28: Britannia Winter Market – Britannia Comm. Centre 3-8 pm
Nov. 29: Killarney Community Centre Craft Fair 10-4
Nov. 29: Britannia Winter Market – Britannia Comm. Centre 10-4
Nov. 29: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5
Nov. 29: Crafts & Cocktails – Forecast Coffee Roasters 6-9 pm
Nov. 30: Britannia Winter Market – Britannia Comm. Centre 10-4
Nov. 30: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5

DECEMBER 2025

Dec. 4: Make It – PNE Forum 5-9
Dec. 4: Art & Craft Marche – La Fabrique St-George 7-10 pm
Dec. 5: Make It – PNE Forum 11-9
Dec. 5: TOQUE – Western Front 5-9
Dec. 5: Weirdos Market – Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave. 5-10
Dec. 5: Krampusmarket – Strange Fellows Brewing 8-10

Dec. 6: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave S. 11-5
Dec. 6: June Hunter Holiday Studio Sale – 2785 Parker St. 10-4
Dec. 6: TOQUE – Western Front 11-5
Dec. 6: Krampusmarket – Strange Fellows Brewing 11-6
Dec. 6: Weirdos Market – Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave. 11-5
Dec. 6: Make It – PNE Forum 10-6

Dec. 7: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave. S. 11-4
Dec. 7: June Hunter Holiday Studio Sale – 2785 Parker St. 10-4
Dec. 7: Weirdos Market – Russian Hall, 1600 Campbell Ave. 11-5
Dec. 7: TOQUE – Western Front 11-5
Dec. 7: Krampusmarket – Strange Fellows Brewing  11-4
Dec. 7: Make It – PNE Forum 11-5
Dec. 7: Il Centro’s Christmas Market – Italian Cultural Centre 10-3

Dec. 11: Make It! – PNE Forum 5-9
Dec. 12: Weirdos Market – Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave. 5-10
Dec. 12: Make It! – PNE Forum 11-9

Dec. 13: Make It – PNE Forum 10-6
Dec. 13: First Pick Handmade Holiday Market – Heritage Hall 11-6
Dec. 13: Weirdos Market – Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave. 11-5
Dec. 13: Crafts & Cocktails – Forecast Coffee Roasters 6-9 pm
Dec. 14: Make It – PNE Forum 11-5
Dec. 14: First Pick Handmade Holiday Market – Heritage Hall 11-6
Dec. 14: Weirdos Market – Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave. 11-5

Dec. 18: Art & Craft Marche – La Fabrique St-George 7-10 pm
Dec. 20: Good Stuff Market – Heritage Hall 11-5
Dec. 20: Crafts & Cocktails – Forecast Coffee Roasters 6-9 pm
Dec. 21: Good Stuff Market – Heritage Hall 11-5

Is your holiday market not listed? Drop us a note to be added at iliveineastvan@gmail.com.

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Gourmet Warehouse Cooking Classes This Fall

14 Sep

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:

MENU

• 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:

MENU

• 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.

MENU

• 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.

Photo Credit: Gourmet Warehouse

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First Pick Handmade At The Heritage Hall March 31st

28 Mar

If you are looking for things to do this long weekend, we invite you to check out First Pick Handmade at the Heritage Hall this Sunday. This amazing market will host 33 local designers that create a variety of handmade items from fashion to skin care to cosmetics. Some of the designers on hand include Jessica Redditt Design, Irit Sorokin, Bukoro Bag Co., What’s Her Face, After Times Art, Asiri Cosmetics, Mossy Mind Herbs to name a few. Whether you are looking for something for your home, for yourself, or a gift, there will be lots to choose from. Be sure to stop by and check out all the amazing talent. First Pick Handmade happens Sunday, March 31st from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Admission is $3.00 at the door.

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Merry Christmas, Buon Natale, Joyeux Noël, Feliz Navidad, Frohe Weihnachten

24 Dec

Merry Christmas

Frohe Weihnachten

Buon Natale

Joyeux Noël

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Natal

Maligayang PaskoSretan Božić

Vrolijk kerstfeest

Wesołych Świąt

Καλά Χριστούγεννα

Spring Floral Centerpiece Workshop At Gourmet Warehouse May 9th

16 Mar

Gourmet Warehouse is a great stop for the cook and baker. Whether you are on the hunt for supplies, ingredients or taking in a great cooking class.   This May Gourmet Warehouse is offering something a little different, a Sumptuous Spring Floral Centerpiece Workshop.  This is an evening hands-on workshop happening Tuesday, May 9th. Florist Pam Meyer of Meyer Floral will be guiding you through this step-by-step workshop on how to create the perfect spring centerpiece to grace your table.  All supplies will be provided from vase to stem with a selection of seasonal greenery and flowers in an array of colours. Add to that, while making your centerpiece, you will be able to enjoy charcuterie and a springtime cocktail when you arrive. And, of course, you will be leaving with your very own seasonal centerpiece. As with all Gourmet Warehouse classes, all the participants are offered a 10% discount for purchases made the day of your class. For a full line up of all the classes Gourmet Warehouse is offering, visit Cooking Classes.

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Merry Christmas, Buon Natale, Joyeux Noël, Feliz Navidad, Frohe Weihnachten East Vancouver

24 Dec

Merry Christmas

Frohe Weihnachten

Buon Natale

Joyeux Noël

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Natal

Maligayang PaskoSretan Božić

Vrolijk kerstfeest

Wesołych Świąt

Καλά Χριστούγεννα

Bad Parent Premieres At The Cultch October 13-23

20 Sep

The Cultch and vAct (Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre) present Bad Parent, a brand new play from renowned award-winning playwright, Ins Choi. Bad Parent will have its Vancouver premiere at The Cultch Historic Theatre, October 13-23, 2022. It was originally scheduled to run in the spring of 2022, but had to be postponed due to COVID.

The production features Norah and Charles who are trying to navigate their lives as parents of a toddler, but are figuring out who they are in relation to their son, to each other, and to the audience. Bad Parent, is a billed as a hilarious new feel-good comedy from Ins Choi, the creator of the hit CBC sitcom and play Kim’s Convenience, is an honest, no-holds-barred portrait of young parents struggling to find their way through the messy reality of parenthood.

Like all the best fiction, Bad Parent was born of true experience. “There was a turbulent time, early in our marriage, when my wife and I argued a lot. I began writing long unfiltered rants in an attempt to clarify how I was feeling and why,” says playwright Ins Choi. “Many years later, I came across those rants and felt sorry for that couple back then trying to make ends meet, meet each other’s needs and the needs of a newborn.”

Renowned award-winning Vancouver theatre company vAct has gained a reputation in the city for premiering groundbreaking works by some of the biggest names in Canadian theatre. They are one of the only theatre companies in the country to focus on Asian Canadian creators, and they have been responsible for creating and producing some of the most exciting theatre on Canadian stages. Bad Parent, the latest of their Mainstage productions, written by one of Canada’s most famous contemporary playwrights continues the legacy of telling great stories from incredible Asian Canadian talent. “Stories disarm by inviting us into the lives of others wholly different from ourselves only to help us realize how similar we all are,” says Choi. “Through stories, we’re entertained as a group and comforted to know we’re not alone both in our struggles and what we find funny.”

Bad Parent takes the stage in the Historic Theatre at The Cultch from October 13 to 23, 2022.  Tickets start at $29 and are available online at The Cultch.

Photo: Emily Cooper

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Merry Christmas, Buon Natale, Joyeux Noël, Feliz Navidad, Frohe Weihnachten East Vancouver

24 Dec

Merry Christmas

Frohe Weihnachten

Buon Natale

Joyeux Noël

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Natal

Maligayang PaskoSretan Božić

Vrolijk kerstfeest

Wesołych Świąt

Καλά Χριστούγεννα

Movies Are Back At The Rio Theatre As Of June 15

14 Jun

It’s been a long haul for the Rio Theatre that pivoted to a sports bar during the pandemic. As of June 15th, they are back to showing movies and are kicking things off Tuesday evening with an early showing of Cinema Paradiso. Heads up though, don’t go running to grab your tickets for that showing, it is already sold out. Tuesday’s 9:30 pm feature is The Big Lebowski which is also sold out. As you might imagine, there’s a little bit of a pent up demand and a lot of community support. The movie line up continues this week with Anthony Hopkins in The Father and Frances McDormand in Nomadland. If you are craving to see a movie in person, this is for you. Note, there are still COVID precautions and limited seating, so if there is a movie you wish to see, we suggest booking in advance. To purchase your tickets, visit the Rio Theatre.

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#TakeOutBC Support Local Restaurants

1 Apr

This past year certainly feels like a roller coaster ride with many ups and downs. So many local businesses and organizations are struggling during this pandemic. We’ve already seen a number of restaurants shut their doors permanently. Just the other day, we learnt a long-standing Greek restaurant in SE Vancouver shut their doors on March 5th. We expect there will be more to come, but of course we hope not. With the most recent Provincial Health Orders, we have learnt there is a temporary hold on indoor dining until April 19th and possibly beyond. It is now take-out and delivery for restaurants save for those that have an outdoor patio.

We know the rapid changes in Provincial Health Orders has made it difficult for many businesses to pivot on a dime leaving them holding inventory, cutting staff, etc. We appreciate not everyone is in a position to support local restaurants due to their own personal circumstances. For those that can, we encourage you to support local where and when you can. Whether it’s take out, delivery or patio dining. There are so many great spaces around the City and some hidden gems. Did you know a personal favourite Via Tevere Pizzeria on Victoria Drive has an outdoor patio in the back of the restaurant? Add to that, they have a great online ordering system. If it’s great coffee you seek, did you know Platform 7 Coffee on East Hastings has an outdoor space behind their restaurant? There are a also number of areas along Commercial Drive that have carved out sections for outdoor patios and, of course, some have always had them like Havana Restaurant. Main Street and Fraser Street have also created many outdoor spaces for patio dining. We hope you will join us in supporting our local restaurants and #takeoutBC when and where you can.

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