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The Parade Of Lost Souls Returns With Everything Everywhere! All At Parade October 28th

16 Oct

The much loved Parade of Lost Souls is back for another with an Everything Everywhere! All At Parade! which takes place on Saturday, October 28th. 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 and the well-attended parade and much loved Thriller Flash Mob.

Everyone is invited to participate in the Parade of Lost Souls on Saturday, October 28th which procession begins at 7:30 pm from the Britannia Library.  There will also be a Thriller Flash Mob as well as a The Time Warp Flash Mob. Should you wish to participate in The Time Warp Flash Mob alongside professionals, there’s still time to sign up for a drop in class Saturday, October 21st. The Parade of Lost Souls is an all ages family friendly event.   Costumes are encouraged and the wilder the better. For those interested in buying or making a costume, you may wish to check out the Open House Costume Sale happening Friday, October 20th from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at 2050 Scotia Street.  

The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret also hosts an After Party at the Wise Hall which gets under way at 10:00 pm until 1:00 am. Tickets are $44 and available online. To learn more about the Parade of Lost Souls and workshops leading up to the event, visit The Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret.

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Seed Library Pop Up Event Saturday February 25th

23 Feb

Winter isn’t quite done with us just yet, but with an exploding interest in gardening during the pandemic, many novice and experienced gardeners are planning ahead for Spring. If you wish to try and grow some food or flowers in your backyard or in a container, be sure to check out the next Seed Library Pop Up happening Saturday, February 25th at the Britannia Library.  This weekend’s event is hosted by the Grandview Woodland Community Seed Library. This is a volunteer run community group that offers free access to seeds as well as opportunities to learn more about growing food and flowers. If you wish to check out their upcoming event it happens at the Britannia Library, 1661 Napier Street from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. If you can’t make this weekend’s event, next one happens March 25th at the same location. A Seed Library Pop Up will also take place at Spartacus Books, 1983 Commercial Drive on March 11th from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm.   To learn more, visit www.gwcseedlibrary.wordpress.com.

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