Tag Archives: East Van

East Van Cider Fest At The Wise Hall August 22, 2024

7 Aug

Liberty Merchant Company is back hosting the East Van Cider Fest.  This fun summer event happens August 22nd at the Wise Hall which is located at 1882 Adanac Street in East Vancouver.  Expect to enjoy an evening of tasting cider, mead and a few other spirits from all over BC.   This is a great opportunity to check out all that BC has to offer and at the same time support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.   For the price of a ticket, you will also get some eats from local businesses.   Tickets are $29.99 and available in store at any Liberty Wine Merchant.   

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Free Outdoor Movie In The Park July 12th At John Hendry Park

7 Jul

Summer is here and in full swing and the weather is perfect for an outdoor movie. The good folks at Collingwood Community Policing are back to show The Goonies in John Hendry Park at Trout Lake Community Centre this Friday, July 12th. The movie begins at dusk and/or 9:00 pm as a general rule, but best to get there early to claim your spot. Also, there will be some family friendly activities prior to the movie. Grab your friends, family, blankets and chairs and head on out for some summer fun. NOTE: Rain will postpone and/or cancel the event.

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9th Annual Art! Bike! Beer! Crawl Happens July 27th

1 Jul

The Eastside Arts Society is hosting their 9th Annual Art! Bike! Beer! Crawl on Saturday, July 29th. This event is part of the CREATE! Eastside Arts Festival and takes art lovers on a cycling and/or walking tour of 3 breweries. For the price of a ticket, you will tour 3 of 10 participating breweries, see some great art, receive 4 pints/tastings. The tours kick off at 1:00 pm and once your tour is completed, you will have access to the Create! Festival Art Zone in Strathcona Park. You will also have the opportunity to win some great raffle prizes.  Tickets are $55 + GST and processing fee. To purchase your ticket(s), visit Eventbrite. 

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Britannia Plaza Market Returns This Summer

30 Jun

The Britannia Plaza Market is back with an outdoor summer market in the plaza outside Britannia Community Centre. The market kicks off Wednesday July 3rd at 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm and will continue every 2 weeks until September 25th. You can expect to find lots of local vendors showcasing handmade artisanal items as well as fresh produce. We can also expect to find some great eats such as Nonna’s Biscotti who will be on hand for the first market of the summer on July 3rd. Stop and support your local makers. If you are interested in participating as a vendor, contact artbritannia@gmail.com.

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Sunrise Park Yoga Returns This Summer July 2nd – August 20th

11 Jun

Free outdoor yoga returns to Sunrise Park on Tuesday, July 2nd.   This event is sponsored by a Neighbourhood Small Grant is led by Ruby Wong and other certified yoga instructions. The group will host weekly one hour outdoor classes every Tuesday from July 2nd to August 20th at 7:00 pm. The classes take place at Sunrise Park which is located at Rupert and East 3rd Avenue in East Vancouver. To register or learn more, visit them on Facebook at Sunrise Park Yoga, or email them directly at sunriseparkyoga@gmail.com.  

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East Van Garden Tour June 16, 2024

1 Jun

If you enjoy wandering around lovely gardens and green spaces, you may wish to check out the East Van Garden Tour happening Sunday, June 16th.  This is a self-guided garden tour that features about a dozen home gardens with a mix of flower and vegetable gardens as well as fruit trees. There will be a home gardener or Master Gardener on each site to chat with and ask any questions you may have.  The event is the only fundraiser for the volunteer group Britannia Neighbours and proceeds from ticket sales go towards maintaining the Napier Square Greenway at Napier & Commercial Drive. This includes paying someone from the Kettle Friendship Society to regularly pick up litter and hand water the lush Greenway.

Tickets for the East Van Garden Tour are $20 and available online through Eventbrite, or in person at Figaro’s Garden Centre, 1896 Victoria Drive (at 3rd Avenue) – cash only. Once you’ve purchased your ticket, you attend at Figaro’s Garden Centre on the morning of June 16th to obtain your map. After that you head off on your own tour with map and choose where you wish to start your tour. Gardens are open and available until 4:00 pm.  There is ample time to stop for a coffee before, during or after the event. The East Van Garden Tour allows you to go at your own pace and is a great opportunity to see some beautiful gardens tucked away behind fences you might otherwise have the opportunity see.

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The Great Grandview Garage Sale Is Back June 15th

26 May

The popular Great Grandview Garage Sale is back for another year Saturday June 15th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm rain or shine. Whether you are a bargain hunter, looking for an awesome vintage find, or just a great deal on something, this is the spot to be. The Great Grandview Garage Sale is a multi-family garage sale that takes place, as the name eludes, throughout the Grandview-Woodlands area of East Vancouver. Specifically from Broadway to the Burrard Inlet and from Clark Drive to Nanaimo Street. If you live in the area, you are invited to participate and it is FREE to sign up.   Of course, if you have some young entrepreneur at home, a lemonade stand for all those thirsty shoppers might come in handy. Whether you live in a home, walk up apartment building, co-operative housing, no matter, everyone is welcome to participate.  To sign up or see a map of the current locations, visit Great Grandview Garage Sale. Remember, the old adage “One person’s junk is another person’s treasure”.  

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Class of ’88 Re-Unites Vancouver’s Improv At Tightrope Theatre May 17 & June 8

5 May

There’s a high school reunion coming to Vancouver that you won’t need to wear a name tag for, but you will want a ticket. Reuniting a trio of comedians on stage for the first time in 20 years, Tightrope Theatre brings you the CLASS OF ’88 on May 17 and June 8. The show will time-warp audiences back to the rise of 80s music, 80s hair, and classic 80s improv. The shows promise hilarity and heartbreak and possibly the only class reunion you’ll actually enjoy.  The troupe features Rebecca Northan, Roman Danylo and Peter Oldring who all met in an improv class in 1988, and never looked back – well until now. Class of ’88 happens for 2 nights only May 17 and June 8 at the Tightrope Theatre, 2343 Main Street, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $30 and available online at www.tightropetheatre.com.

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Got Craft Spring Market May 4 & 5, 2024 At The Maritime Labour Centre

24 Apr

Got Craft returns to the Maritime Labour Centre in East Vancouver for their Spring Market. The event will take place on Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th at 1880 Triumph Street from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Their Spring Market will feature over 80 makers, designers and creative entrepreneurs.  You can expect to find a variety of goods including clothing, jewellery, art, homewares, greeting cards, ceramics and much more.  There will also be a selection of food trucks on hand including NaMi Vietnamese, Melt City Grilled Cheese and Planted Love.   For those early birds, the first 50 people through the door each day will receive one of their legendary swag bags.  Tickets for the event are $5 and available online, kids 12 and under are free. This is a perfect weekend to pick up something special just in time for Mother’s Day.

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Summer Farmer Markets In East Vancouver

29 Mar

The summer season for Vancouver Farmer Markets kicks off on Saturday, April 6th.  Trout Lake Farmers Market is back, as is the perennial favourite Riley Park Farmers Market.  Both markets feature an array of local vendors offering fruits, vegetables, flowers, beverages, baked goods, pre-made meals, soups, condiments and so much more.   We encourage you to stop by and support our local producers.    To see a full listing of all markets hosted by Vancouver Farmers Market and which vendors will be attending each week, visit eatlocal.org.

Trout Lake Farmers Market
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Every Saturday: April 6, 2024 – October 26, 2024
Location: Lakewood Drive & E 13th Avenue

Riley Park Farmers Market
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Every Saturday: April 6, 2024 – October 26, 2024
Location: 30th Avenue and Ontario Street

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