Our weekly feature What’s On East Van sets out lots more 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.
Talking Stick Festival – February 14th to 24th
The Talking Stick Festival is on now at various venues in Vancouver until February 24th. The event features various art forms and creates opportunities for Indigenous artists to showcase their work. To learn more about all the events happening, visit Talking Stick Festival.
Ice Cream Social – Storm Brewing – February 16th
If you love beer and ice cream, and we do mean together, then check out the Ice Cream Social happening at Storm Brewing Friday, February 16th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm, or until the ice cream runs out.
Retro Design & Antiques Fair – Croatian Cultural Centre – February 18th
This Sunday, you will find over 175 vendors at the Croatian Cultural Centre for the Retro Design & Antiques Fair. You will find designers, collectors, antique dealers and much more. Event happens from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Admission is $5.00 at the door.
Vancouver Golf Expo – PNE Forum – February 17th & 18th
If you love golf, then you may wish to check out the Vancouver Golf Expo happening this weekend at the PNE Forum. Expo runs Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is $13 per person. Note those under 17 years of age, get in free. For tickets visit, Vancouver Golf Expo.
Great Backyard Bird Count – February 16th to 19th
The Great Backyard Bird Count happens February 16th to 19th. If you love birds and can tell one from the other, you may wish to check out this event which asks everyday citizens to let those know that study birds what’s happening in our communities. You can count for as little as 15 minutes on a single day or longer if you’d like. It’s free, it’s fun and helps the birds and researchers. To learn more, visit, Great Backyard Bird Count. To get a bird’s eye view of what the experience is like, we invite you to check out June Hunter’s blog post on her past experience counting birds.
Broken Tailbone – The Cultch – Till February 24th
We attended the opening of Broken Tailbone this week and what a unique fun show. Carmen Aguirre, who is a woman to be reckoned with and knows her mind, will take you through a tour of political history of Latin America. At the same time she interjects personal stories and teaches you some Latin dance moves. So bring your dancing shoes, a partner, a friend or go to make some new friends and DO check out Broken Tailbone. The production is on now at The Cultch until February 24th.
Comedy, Live Music & Entertainment
If you are looking for live music this weekend, Cafe Deux Soleils is hosting the Big Coast this Sunday, February 17th. The Winter Farmer Markets continue with Saturday’s being held at Nat Bailey Stadium from 10 am to 2 pm and Sunday at Hastings Parking 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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