Lots happening in East Van this next week. Our weekly feature What’s On East Van sets out cool events for the upcoming week. Beyond the week, we invite you to check out our Event Listing which is updated daily and features events for the month and beyond.
Playland Nights – July 7, 2017
Playland kicks off an adult only evening from 7:00 pm to midnight this Friday, July 7th. This new kids free zone is complete with beer, wine, special cocktails including Candy Floss Martinis and Snow Cone Vodka and of course the midway games and 25 rides. Advance admission is $26, tickets at the gate are $29. If you miss this Friday, it’s happening every Friday in July.
Grease Sing-A-Long – July 7, 2017
If you love the movie Grease and the songs, you will want to stop in at the Rio Theatre Friday night. They will be showing the original movie and hosting a sing-a-long. Costumes welcome and encouraged. Movie kicks off at 7:30 pm. Advance tickets are available at Rio Theatre.
Ice Cream Social – July 8, 2017
Ice Cream Social is back at Beta 5 Chocolates this Saturday from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. If you love chocolate chip mint ice cream, you will want to check out their sundae special.
Tuning Of The Bikes – July 9, 2017
Strange Fellows Brewing is inviting you to come down for a beer on your bike, or with your bike. While enjoying your beer, you can have your bike tuned up for free by R.A.D. Cycles. Event happens Sunday, July 9th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
Artist’s Reception ‘Marni Harris’ – July 12, 2017
If you didn’t know, Strange Fellows Brewing regularly plays host to artists and showcases their work. They have a little gallery with its own Twitter feed, the Charles Clark. On July 12th, they will be hosting a reception for artist Marni Harris from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Entertainment, Comedy, Live Music + Theatre
Looking for fun and games? Playland is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm this weekend. If you are looking for some family entertainment, the Rio Theatre is showing some classic movies. First up is Wizard of Oz at 5:30 pm on Saturday, or you prefer Batman, the original movie is being shown this Sunday at 6:30 pm. Looking to check out some music? Local talent, Yaa-Hemaa is at Café Deux Soleils this Friday at 9:00 pm featuring jazz, soul and R&B. Have a great weekend!
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