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.
Tango Lessons – Italian Cultural Centre – September 22, 2017
Looking for a perfect date night? How about a tango lesson at the Italian Cultural Centre. This is currently a weekly event happening on Friday nights until the end of October. Classes run from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Cost is $20 per person per class, or you can register by the month at a cost of $60.
Comedy With Debra DiGiovanni – York Theatre – September 23, 2017
One of Canada’s funniest female comedians will be at the York Theatre this Saturday night. This is where you’ll find us. Tickets are a very reasonable $25 if you can still snag yourself a ticket. We recommend you do.
Affordable Concert Series: Big Easy Funk – Rio Theatre – September 23, 2017
The Big Easy Funk Ensemble along with guests Disco Funeral and Subscura are performing at the Rio Theatre this Saturday. The show features sounds from the 60s funk legends to funk, jazz and blues. This event is part of the Affordable Concert Series, it is just that affordable. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door. To learn or buy tickets visit, the Rio Theatre.
Benefit Concert For Aunt Leah’s Place With Blue Dirt Girl At The Notional Space
You are invited to listen to the sounds of Blue Dirt Girl tonight at the Notional Space at 1523 E Pender Street. If you don’t know it, Blue Dirt Girl is the latest musical project of singer, songwriter, guitarist, and Vancouver indie artist, Kathryn Sutherland. The Notional Space show will feature blue dirt girl’s trio along with craft beer by Luppolo’s Brewing. They will be raising funds for Aunt Leah’s Independent Lifeskills Society which helps event children in foster care from becoming homeless and assists mothers in need. To reserve your spot email: bluedirtgirl@gmail.com.
Clothing Swap – Wise Hall – September 24, 2017
Do you have clothes, books, shoes, craft supplies, jewellery, accessories you’d like to rehome? Maybe pick up a few new items in the process. Clothing Swap happens this Sunday at the Wise Hall from 12-3 pm. Drop off is 12:30 – 1:00 pm, cost is $10. Come back between 1-3 pm and shop. All eras, sizes, mens, women’s and children. For more information visit the Wise Hall.
Walk For Reconciliation – Strathcona Park – September 24, 2017
The first-ever Reconciliation Expo will be held Sunday, September 24th. The event begins at 10:00 am with a 2 km walk that starts at 650 Cambie Street and travels to Strathcona Park. After the walk, there are a host of activities lined up for the day at the Expo that continues till 3:00 pm. The event will include community booths that include information about reconciliation, cultural activities as well as presentations by community groups. Along side the events, there will be an area dedicated to local artisans and it will be a great opportunity to experience local Indigenous art and culture as well as musicians and dance groups.
Jazz Night With Dylan Cramer Quartet – Italian Cultural Centre – September 27, 2017
Dylan Cramer performs with his swinging quartet at the Italian Cultural Centre. A buffet is available from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm. The concert starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $35 for dinner and $15 for concert only.
Entertainment, Comedy + Live Theatre
If you are looking to take in some interesting theatre, we recommend checking out Feasting For Famine which runs for a brief period at the Firehall Arts Centre September 27 to 30, 2017. The show features one man’s journey through the extremes of body building and health fitness If you missed the sold out show Draining The Swamp during the Vancouver Fringe Festival, it has been held over at Havana Theatre until September 23rd. You have a chance to catch it. To see more of what’s on, check our Events Listing.
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