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First Pick Handmade Spring Pop Up Market At The Heritage Hall March 16

23 Feb

Looking to support BC and Canadian designers?  If so, you may wish to check out the First Pick Handmade Spring Pop Up event happening Sunday, March 16th at the Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street.  The Pop Up event showcases fashion, accessories and lifestyle items from 20+ Canadian and BC based designers.   Whether you are looking for something for home, for yourself, or as a gift, there will be lots to choose from. Be sure to stop by and check out all the amazing homegrown talent. First Pick Handmade Spring Pop Up Market happens Sunday, March 16th at the Heritage Hall from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Admission is $3.00 at the door.

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Bits + Bobs Samples & Seconds Sale At The Heritage Hall September 14th

24 Aug

The good folks that bring you the ever popular Got Craft markets are hosting their bi-annual Bits + Bobs Samples and Second Sale Saturday, September 14th.   This unique shopping experience features over 40 local brands that will offer a collection of samples, slights seconds, discontinued items and seasonal merchandise as well as some of their supplies. You can expect to find a variety of items including clothing, ceramics, paper goods, art, jewelry, homewares and a lot more.  Some items we understand will be up to 80% off. So if you are looking for a deal, you may wish to mark your calendar for the Bits + Bobs Samples & Seconds Sale happening September 14th at the Heritage Hall from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you wish to see which vendors will be participating, you can find out more at Got Craft.

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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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The 14th Annual Hot Chocolate Festival January 13 to February 14

7 Jan

The Greater Vancouver Hot Chocolate Festival kicks off January 13th and runs till February 14th in various locations around Metro Vancouver. For 2024, there are a total of 105 locations participating in the event which will offer some 162 different types of hot chocolate. Organizers have created a great virtual map so you can see all the spots participating as well as an alphabetical listing which sets out which locations are offering vegan, dairy free and gluten free options. In East Van, you’ll see a number of spots clustered in Mount Pleasant and in the Main Street/Riley Park area. In SE Vancouver, you will find a new participant Boketto Tea Bar located in River District which is a great little spot if you haven’t been. You will also find hot chocolate offerings in the Grandview Woodland area at To Live For Bakery & Cafe and Mah Milk Bar. Be sure to check out the map and some of the delish offerings and support these great local spots.

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Blind Date At The Tightrope Theatre December 5 – 23

5 Dec

When you go to the theatre, you don’t exactly expect to be the star of the show, but in this show you may be.

Tightrope Theatre invites you to the ultimate holiday treat a Blind Date with Mimi. Come experience the exhilaration and excitement as Mimi picks out a blind date from the audience. This is a fly by the seat of your pants show combining improv, theatre and is part social experiment. No two shows are the same which is half the fun. The show has had sold out runs in New York, London’s West End and Toronto and it’s first night in Vancouver is sold out. If you are looking for some laughs and a fun night out, check out Blind Date at the Tightrope Theatre, 2343 Main Street. Tickets are $34.93 and available through Eventbrite.

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First Pick Handmade Fall Pop Up September 23rd & 24th

18 Sep

First Pick Handmade is returning to the Heritage Hall for a 2 day Fall Pop Up September 23rd and 24th.  The event will feature a great line up of BC-based designers and artists. Stop by and meet the creators of locally made fashion, accessories and art.  Some of the makers and designers that will be on hand include HD Russell Boots, Jessica Redditt Designs, Winterluxe Recycled Cashmere, Joanna Lovett Sterling, Lisa Warren Ceramics and many more. Whether you are looking for something for your home, for yourself, or a gift, there will be lots to choose from. We encourage you to stop by and check it out all the talent between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. Admission is $3.00 per person at the door, or online.

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Car Free Days In East Van

24 Aug

Car Free Days return for another year. In East Vancouver, they will be happening September 9th on Commercial Drive (North Grandview Highway to 1st Avenue) and September 16th on Main Street (10th Avenue to King Edward Avenue).   Both festivals kick off at Noon and run till 7:00 pm. Car Free Days is a chance to experience the City with more space for pedestrians.  Expect to find activities for all ages, locally-based vendors in each neighbourhood.  This is a free family friendly event in which walking, cycling and taking transit to the event is encouraged. If interested in volunteering for this event, visit Car Free Vancouver.

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Vancouver Vinyl Record Show May 28th At The Heritage Hall

11 May

The Vancouver Vinyl Record Show returns to the Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, on Sunday May 28th. If you love vinyl records and great music, then we suggest marking your calendar for this event. Vendors will be selling their vinyl in a variety of formats as well as CDs, posters, turntables and music memorabilia including t-shirts and posters. Event happens from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is $5.00.

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Vancouver Etsy Co. Presents Maker Supply March 11th at the Heritage Hall

2 Mar

Vancouver Etsy Co. presents Maker Supply on Saturday March 11th at the Heritage Hall. Expect to find over 40 local small businesses including designers, artists, makers and creatives. You can expect to find jewellery, body care, fashion, pet accessories, cards, items for the wee ones along with edible items. Some of the makers on hand include East Van Jam, Kaaj Artisan Chocolates, East Van Bees, The Salt Dispensary and Portside Cakes. Makers will have products available as well as packaging supplies, displays, crafting material and more. This is a one day event on Saturday, March 11th at the Heritage Hall and goes from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Admission is FREE and dogs are welcome.   Donations to BC Children’s Hospital and/or the Vancouver Food Bank are also welcome. You can RSVP at Eventbrite for a chance to win Market Cash to spend at the event.

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First Pick Handmade – Fall Pop Up Sale At Heritage Hall September 24 & 25

17 Sep

First Pick Handmade is back at the Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, on Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th.  The Fall Pop Up Sale features fashions for you and the home. There will be a wide range of high quality Canadian designs.  For this Fall Show, you can also expect to find size inclusive and gender-neutral designs for all body types.

Some of the designers on hand including Givers and Takers Clothing, Jessica Redditt Designs, Kate & Francis, Uni Design, Winterluxe Recycled Cashmere, Joanna Lovett Sterling, Zula Jewelry + Design, art by Lydia Cecilia and Sola Fiedler as well as skin care and beauty products by Conscious Care. Whether you are looking for something for your home, for yourself, or as a gift, there will be lots to choose from with all of this talent under one roof. Stop by and check it out between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm September 24th and 25th. Admission is $3.00 at the door or online.

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