So in case you missed the news, The Eastside Flea, which was until recently located at 1024 Main Street in the Ellis Building, has moved to the Eastside Studios at 550 Malkin Avenue in Strathcona. Which we might add is a great cool space. This though left the window open for someone to organize and takeover the space at now vacant Ellis Building and that they’ve done. This Friday, October 26th is the launch of the Maker Market At The Ellis which features you guessed it local makers, food trucks and more. We see our friends at Sriracha Revolver will be on hand with their amazing spicy sauces AND one of their sauces we hear will be added to a spicy drink collaboration at the bar. Yes there’s a bar, cash only. This new Makers Market happens from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. If you can’t make this one, two more are lined up Friday, November 23rd and Friday, December 14th. If you are a local maker looking for a cool new spot, they are taking applications for their upcoming markets. To learn more, visit them on Instagram @makermarketattheellis.
What’s On East Van: October 5th Edition
5 Oct
Our weekly feature What’s On East Van sets out some 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.
Vegan Pop Market – Little Mountain Shop – October 4-8
There seems to be a few of these lately and that’s certainly not a bad thing in our view. The Little Mountain Shop, 4386 Main Street, is hosting a Vegan Pop Up Market this weekend. Are you shopping for some vegan friends or family? We expect a good selection here. Shop is open 11:00 am to 6:00 pm daily.
Girls Like That – Havana Theatre – October 5th & 6th
Sour Dog Theatre Presents: Girls Like That at Havana Theatre this Friday & Saturday night. “When a nude photograph of Scarlett goes viral in her high school, rumours spread across smartphones like wildfire and her reputation becomes toxic, threatening to shatter the fragile unity of the girls she has grown up with. Using shifts in time to interrogate when play turns into competition for young women, the play focuses on adolescent female friendship in the present day and how poisoned our perspectives can become in the face of societal and cultural pressures, and not to mention the fucking patriarchy.” If you have a daughter, niece, sister, you should show this production. These events transform lives and shape perceptions for a very long time, sometimes forever. Tickets are $25 and available online at Showpass.com.
Ola Volo Solo Exhibition – Settlement Building – October 5th & 6th
Ola Volo is having her first solo exhibition this weekend at the Settlement Building. King.Queen.Lovers.Fool will feature 12 original paintings on canvas limited edition artworks as well as one Ola Volo signature-sized mural on wood panel. We hear Doan’s Craft Beer will be on hand and Vancouver Urban Winery will have the wine at the ready. Opening Reception is October 5 from 6:00 – 11:00 pm and an Artist Talk is set for Saturday, October 6th at 3:30 pm. For more info, visit, the event’s Facebook page.
A Vancouver Guldasta – The Cultch – Until October 21st
On now this weekend at The Cultch, A Vancouver Guldasta features a Punjabi family in the early 80s. We attended opening night and wow! For anyone that lived in the 80s, this is certainly a flashback in time. There’s history here about Vancouver, but also world politics, religion and most importantly family, which isn’t always biological. Many people who grew in the multi cultural community that is Vancouver will resonate with the many themes in this production. We highly recommend. The show is on until October 21st. Tickets are available online at The Cultch.
Draw Draw Draw – Trout Lake Community Centre – October 6th
If you ever wanted to draw on the floors and walls, now’s your chance. The Trout Lake Community Centre invites you to do just that. They will be experimenting with drawing to music and sounds as well. This is a free event that happens from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Centre Lobby. All are welcome, but pre-registration is requested.
Eastside Flea – 550 Malkin Avenue – October 6th & 7th
In case you missed it, Eastside Flea has moved to a new location, 550 Malkin Avenue, Eastside Studios. 50 local vendors will be on hand this Saturday and Sunday as will food trucks, music and we hear pinball and pool. Kids and dogs are welcome as well. Admission is $3.00. The Eastside Flea runs 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Free Family Fun – Trout Lake Community Centre – October 8th
This holiday Monday, October 8th, Trout Lake Community Centre will have the gymnasium set up with a bouncy castle, arts and crafts and games for the kids from 10:00 am to Noon. It’s a free event, but you are asked to pre-register.
Brunch This Long Weekend?
Looking to do brunch this long weekend? Reminder that Havana Restaurant is now officially back and running after a small kitchen fire. If you are looking for more brunch ideas and where to go, don’t forget to check out our 2 features on Brunch On The Drive and Brunch In Hastings Sunrise. Lots of great places for eats and amazing coffee.
Live Music, Comedy & Entertainment
This weekend Kamloopa continues at The Cultch which is high energy Indigenous matriarchal story that follows two urban Indigenous sisters and a lawless trickster who face the world head-on as they come to terms with what it means to honour who they are and where they come from.
If it’s live music you are after, the Libra Room on The Drive has a regular line up of music. Tangent Café hosts live jazz Sunday nights from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Saturday, Pat’s Pub has live jazz Saturday afternoons from 3-7 pm, no cover.
Three Farmer Markets happening this weekend – Saturday it’s Riley Park (10 am – 2 pm) and Trout Lake (9 am – 2 pm) and Sunday, Mount Pleasant Farmers Market in Dude Chilling Park from 10 am – 2 pm. To see more of what’s on in East Vancouver, check our Event Listing.
Image Credit: June Hunter
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What’s On East Van: September 21st Edition
21 Sep
Our weekly feature What’s On East Van sets out some 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. It will be wet this weekend, or so we expect, so run down lots of indoor activities.
June Hunter Studio Sale – 2785 Parker Street – Sept. 21st & 22nd
East Van artist, June Hunter, is hosting a Studio Sale this Friday and Saturday from her studio space in Hastings Sunrise. She has many new designs including scarves, totes, cushion covers and as always will have some natured inspired jewellery and prints. This is a laid back shopping experience in which you walk through her idyllic back yard to get to her studio. We expect goodies to nibble on as well wine and/or sangria. Studio Sale happens Friday 2:00 to 7:00 pm and Saturday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Make It! 10 Year Anniversary Market – Croatian Cultural Centre – Sept. 21st & 22nd
Have a birthday to shop for? Maybe you are looking to get a jump on Christmas. Sorry, we just know those early birds are out there. This Friday and Saturday, is a great opportunity to support your local economy and stop by Make It! 10 Year Anniversary Market at the Croatian Cultural Centre. Event happens Friday from 5:00 to 9:00 pm and Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Admission is $3.00 and can be purchased in advance through Eventbrite or at the door.
Eastside Flea Opening New Location – Sept. 21st to 23rd
The Eastside Flea home to many local artists and vendors of vintage and collectibles has moved to a new bigger location at 550 Malkin Avenue. It’s opening weekend for them this weekend. Friday they are kicking things off 7:00 pm till late. Saturday and Sunday the fun continue with live vinyl deejays and drink specials between 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. The Eastside Flea runs 11:00 am – 5:00 pm on both Saturday & Sunday.
Free Drive-In Movie – River District – September 22nd
River District is hosting free drive-in movies this Saturday, September 22nd. The double feature this weekend will feature Ant Man & The Wasp at 7:15 pm and Solo: A Star Wars Movie at 9:30 pm. Gates open at 6:30 pm.
Ice Cream Social – Beta 5 Chocolates – September 22nd & 23rd
Beta 5 Chocolates is hosting a delish Ice Cream Social this weekend. Fruit Loop profiteroles with fruit loop cereal, milk ice cream and fior de latte ice cream, drizzled with peach coulis. Hello! Need we say more.
Veg Fest 2018 – 102 East 4th Avenue – September 23rd
Two dozen of BC’s plant based vendors will be participating in Veg Fest 2018 at 102 East 4th Avenue located just West of Main Street this Sunday. The market style food fest happens from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. These are a wide variety vendors including Dipped Doughnut Co., plant based cheese from Blue Heron, Chickpea, Kula Kitchen and more. To see a full rundown of participants, visit feature in Vancouver is Awesome. It states the event goes ahead rain or shine which eludes to the fact it’s an outdoor vs. indoor event.
Fall Equinox Coffee House – Britannia Community Centre – Sept. 23rd
You are invited for an evening of live music, poetry, coffee and great company. Everyone is welcome. Event happens 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
Live Music, Comedy & Entertainment
If you are looking for something a bit racey this weekend, Dave Savage is hosting The Hump Film Festival at the Rio Theatre all weekend. If it’s live music you are after, we hear the Libra Room has a regular line up of music. Tangent Café hosts live jazz Sunday nights from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. If you prefer to get out the rain Saturday, Pat’s Pub has live jazz Saturday afternoons from 3-7 pm, no cover.
Three Farmer Markets happening this weekend – Saturday it’s Riley Park (10 am – 2 pm) and Trout Lake (9 am – 2 pm) and Sunday, Mount Pleasant Farmers Market in Dude Chilling Park from 10 am – 2 pm. To see more of what’s on in East Vancouver, check our Event Listing.
Image Credit: June Hunter
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What’s On East Van: October 20, 2017
20 Oct
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.
Eastside Flea – Harvest Market – October 20, 2017
Eastside Flea is back to hosting Friday night events featuring food, music and a handful of select artisans. Check out their space in the Ellis Building, 1024 Main Street. Things get under way at 6:00 pm and go till 10:00 pm. Admission is $3 or $5 for a weekend pass if you wish to stop by on the weekend and check out the 50 vendors that’ll be on hand.
Movie ‘Long Time Running’ – Rio Theatre – October 21, 2017
The Tragically Hip documentary LONG TIME RUNNING chronicles the emotionally epic iconic Canadian band’s now-legendary 2016 tour that captured the heart of the nation. Movie shows at 4:15 pm this Saturday at the Rio Theatre.
Halloween Drive-In Movie – River District – October 21, 2017
Looking to get a head start on the Halloween fun, you can take in a Drive-Movie at River District in SE Vancouver this Saturday night. Fresh Air Cinemas will be showing ET at 7:00 pm followed by Friday the 13th – Part 3 in 3D following at approximately 9:30 pm. Cost is $20 per carload for 1 movie or $30 per carload for 2 movies. Buy tickets in advance online and receive $5.00 off with code RIVERDISTRICT.
Oktoberfest – The Alpen Club – October 20 & 21, 2017
This is your last weekend to get your fill of German beer and food along with some live music? Oktoberfest happens again this weekend at The Alpen Club.
Fright Nights – Playland – Now Until October 31, 2017
If you are looking to be scared out of your wits, now is your chance while Fright Nights is on at Playland. This year includes 8 haunted houses and 20 rides. Fright Nights is on nightly now until October 31st. Discounts for online purchases.
Entertainment, Comedy + Live Theatre
If you are looking to take in some live jazz this weekend, Pat’s Brew Pub has the Ben Henriques Set on Saturday, October 21st from 3-7 pm. Sunday Tangent Cafe features more live jazz with Nicholas Bracewell from 6-9 pm. If you are looking for live theatre, Viva is on Friday and Saturday night at Havana. It’s a story of unconditional love. The play follows two strangers, Alice and Graeme, whose lives become intertwined over the course of one night in Las Vegas, but it’s what you think. To see more of what’s on, check our Events Listing.
Image Credit: June Hunter
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What’s On East Van: July 14, 2017
14 Jul
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 14, 2017
Playland hosts an adult only evening from 7:00 pm to midnight Friday. You will find beer, wine, special cocktails including Candy Floss Martinis and Snow Cone Vodka and the usual midway games and 25 rides. Advance admission is $26, tickets at the gate are $29.
Tango Lesson – July 14, 2017
Love to dance? Want to learn to dance the tango? The Italian Cultural Centre is hosting dance lessons Friday nights in July. Classes are from 6:00 – 7:30 pm and cost is $20. To register visit, Italian Cultural Centre.
Eastside Flea – July 14 – 16, 2017
The Eastside Flea happens this weekend at 1024 Main Street. Friday night is their Shop N’Bop which features food trucks, pinball, a select group of artisans, craft beer and cocktails from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. The full market happens Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm each day and features over 50 local vendors.
Free Outdoor Concert – Trout Lake – July 19, 2017
Trout Lake Community Centre is again playing host to a line up of free concerts every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. This week the Soda Crackers take the stage. In the event of rain, the event goes indoors.
Outdoor Long Table Dinner – July 20, 2017
The Italian Cultural Centre is hosting an outdoor long table dinner on Thursday, July 20th a Taste of East Van. The evening is a collaboration with Slow Food Vancouver and showcases local growers and producers. Tickets are $45 for dinner. Wines will be available for purchase. For more info or tickets, visit Italian Cultural Centre.
Entertainment, Comedy, Live Music + Theatre
Playland is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm this weekend. If you are looking for some family entertainment, the Commercial Drive Business Society is hosting free dance and Zumba in Grandview Park from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday. This is a free event, everyone is welcome to attend. Friday night, Trout Lake will be featuring an outdoor movie at 9:00 pm showing Shrek. If you are looking for some thinking theatre, The Cultch is featuring Deviance until July 15th. The show highlights the fine line between abnormal and unacceptable behaviour. Have a great weekend!
Image: June Hunter
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Artisan Markets & Craft Fairs In East Vancouver 2016
10 Nov
Tis the season is upon us for an array of craft markets and artisan fairs. The collection of local talent is rather awe inspiring when you attend any of these events. If you are looking for a gift for a birthday, anniversary or Christmas, you are likely to find something at any one of these markets. You will find an array of items including art work, pottery, clothing accessories, baked goods, local spirits, gifts for that foodie in your life or beard kits for the man in your life. Of course, it goes without saying these markets are a great way to support local enterprising entrepreneurs. Each market has its own unique feel, whether you are looking for a smaller market such as River District Winter Craft Fair or something on a bigger scale like Make It! At the PNE Fourm or Shiny Muddy Fuzzy. We have set out below a rundown in date order of the upcoming markets in East Van for November and December. We will continue to update this list as we learn of more. We hope you will join us in supporting local this holiday season.
NOVEMBER 2016
Nov. 18: 33rd Annual Britannia Christmas Craft Fair-Britannia Com Centre 3-8
Nov. 19: 33rd Annual Britannia Christmas Craft Fair-Britannia Com Centre 10-5
Nov. 20: River District Winter Craft Fair – 8683 Kerr Street 11-4
Nov. 20: BLIM – Heritage Hall 120-6
Nov. 25: Italian Indoor Christmas Market – Italian Cultural Centre 4-8
Nov. 25: June Hunter Holiday Studio Sale 2 – 7 pm
Nov. 25: Artisan Pottery Sale – Trout Lake Community Centre 4-9
Nov. 26: June Hunter Holiday Studio Sale 10 – 5
Nov. 26: Strathcona Winter Fair – Strathcona Community Centre 10-4
Nov. 26: Artisan Pottery Sale – Trout Lake Community Centre 9-4
Nov. 26: Renfrew Craft Fair – Renfrew Park Community Centre 10-3
Nov. 27: River District Winter Craft Fair 11 – 4
Nov. 27: June Hunter Holiday Studio Sale 10 – 5
Nov. 27: Artisan Pottery Sale – Trout Lake Community Centre 9-4
Nov. 27: Market For A Cause (Canucks Autism Network) – Heritage Hall 11-4
DECEMBER 2016
Dec. 2: Eastside Flea – 1024 Main Street 6-10 pm
Dec. 2: TOQUE: Western Front’s Annual Fundraiser & Craft Fair 6-10 pm
Dec. 3: Eastside Flea – 1024 Main Street 11-5
Dec. 3: Aboriginal Christmas Fair – 1607 East Hastings St. 10-5
Dec. 3: Artisan Market – Collingwood Neighbourhood House 11 – 4
Dec. 3: TOQUE: Western Front’s Annual Fundraiser & Craft Fair 11-5
Dec. 3: Odd Fellows Market – Wise Hall 10-4
Dec. 4: River District Winter Craft Fair 11-4
Dec. 4: Odd Fellows Market – Wise Hall 10-4
Dec. 4: Eastside Flea – 1024 Main Street 11-5
Dec. 4: Aboriginal Christmas Fair – 1607 East Hastings St. 10-5
Dec. 4: TOQUE: Western Front’s Annual Fundraiser & Craft Fair 11-5
Dec. 4: Vintage Handmade Society Pop Up – Art & Leisure
Dec. 8: Make It! – PNE Forum 11 am – 9 pm
Dec. 9: Make It! – PNE Forum 11 am – 9 pm
Dec. 10: Holiday Sip & Shop – The Aviary 12-4 pm
Dec. 10: East Van Ham – The Hall: 1739 Venables Street 11-6
Dec. 10: Shiny Fuzzy Muddy – Heritage Hall
Dec. 10: Make It! – PNE Forum 10 am – 6 pm
Dec. 11: Shiny Fuzzy Muddy – Heritage Hall
Dec. 11: Make It! – PNE Forum 11 am – 5 pm
Dec. 17: Crafty Affaire – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5
Dec. 17: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 E. Kent Avenue 11 – 4
Dec. 17: Women’s Winter Faire – Heritage Hall 11-5
Dec. 17: Winter Craft Fair – Homestead Junction 10-5
Dec. 18: Women’s Winter Faire – Heritage Hall 11-5
Dec. 18: Winter Craft Fair – Homestead Junction 10-5
Dec. 18: Love It. Craft It. 2016 – The Aviary 10-5
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Eastside Flea Grand Opening Weekend April 16 & 17
14 Apr
In case you hadn’t heard, the Eastside Flea has found a new permanent home at the Ellis Building, 1024 Main Street. This flea market features it all including vintage goods, vinyl records, collectibles and handmade items by local artisans. This weekend is the Grand Opening of their new space and it will be a 2 day event on April 16th and 17th. They have been busy reworking their new digs and are ready to show it off. Added bonus is Tacofino Food Truck will be on hand for those that get hungry while shopping. There will also be deejays on hand as well an artist show room and a few other surprises. The Eastside Flea will be open this Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Come on down and check out their new space.
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Farewell To The Wise Hall Eastside Flea February 13 & 14
11 Feb
This weekend is your last opportunity to check out the Eastside Flea at the Wise Hall at 1882 Adanac Street. Why’s that you ask? Well the Eastside Flea has found a permanent home in the historic Ellis Building on Main Street. As this is a rather neglected building, organizers are looking for a bit of help to spruce up their new digs. They have started an Indiegogo campaign this week to raise $10,000 to bring back some life into this beautiful old building. They also have some big plans for this new space. They hope to have 15+ artisan studios, a regular ESF marketplace that will host over 50 vendors, a platform for DIY workshops and demos as well as an outdoor courtyard for food trucks and community BBQs. If you wish to help them breath life into this cool space, visit their Indiegogo campaign.
If you wish to check out the Eastside Flea this weekend, you will find over 60 vendors on both Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. They will have collectibles, gift cards, handcrafted and vintage jewellery, vinyl records, plants, locally-made body care and a whole host of gift items for that special Valentine. If you get hungry from all that shopping, they have you covered. Tacofino food truck will be on hand serving up their amazing tacos outside both days and Kahve & Chai will be indoors serving their signature spicy chai, coffee and tea. Admission is $3.00. Stop by and support some great local vendors.
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Eastside Flea – Last Dash Holiday Bash At The Wise Hall December 19 & 20
15 Dec
The Eastside Flea is back at the Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street, December 19th & 20th with their Last Dash Holiday Bash. There will be over 60+ local vendors on hand selling an array of items new and used. You can expect to find collectibles, gift cards, handcrafted and vintage jewellery, vinyl records, succulents and plants and a whole host of gift items for the last minute holiday shopper. The Salt Dispensary will be on hand with Gourmet Blended Salts under the $10 mark. Also Noble & Co will be on hand with handmade natural beeswax candles and our personal favourite East Van Jam. To keep you warm, Kahve & Chai will be on hand with an indoor concession serving up chai, coffee and tea. Tacofino will be stationed outside all day serving what they do best, tacos. Admission is $3.00 and $2.00 with a non-perishable food donation. Eastside Flea runs from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm both Saturday and Sunday.
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Basic Design Gives Second Life To Landfill Bound Materials
21 May
Vancouver Mini Maker is coming to the PNE Forum this June 6th & 7th. There will be over 100 exhibitors featuring a host of creative minds. One of which we really like, Basic Design which works out of the Makerlabs in Strathcona. Basic Design is a great initiative co-founded by Jesi Carson and Theunis Snyman. Basic Design is actively redefining the value of waste by giving a second life to landfill-bound materials and creating unique, cruelty-free products. The waste materials that Basic Design uses come from unexpected places, including a “leather-like”, black rubber called EPDM. These are materials used on movie sets in the film industry that came in odd shapes and sizes. With the help of an industrial sewing machines and a laser cutter, Basic Design up-cycles this waste into stylish wallets, card holders, bags and more. They hope to make a difference, one product at a time. Basic Design also does custom design projects including furniture and interior design. They are currently designing and building 100% up-cycled furniture for Lupii Café in Champlain Heights which will be Vancouver’s first zero waste coffee shop which is scheduled to open in June. When working on these projects, they use up-cycled, local and sustainable materials whenever possible. Basic Design firmly “believes that good design is responsible design, and that their clients, customers and planet Earth deserve the extra effort”.
Basic Design will be showcasing their line of up-cycled products at the Vancouver Mini Maker Faire. If you are not able to catch them at the Mini Maker Faire, you can also watch for them at the Eastside Flea, Make It Vancouver or visit their Etsy site. They also have some of their products at Nice Shoes at 3568 Fraser Street. We love what they do. We will certainly be stopping by and checking out some of their work at the upcoming Mini Maker Faire.
Photo Credit: Basic Design
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