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Spring & Summer Farmer Markets In East Van

26 Apr

BerriesThe warm Spring weather is now here which also means more great local produce. We are fortunate to have yet another season of farmers markets lined up which offers us not only produce, but handmade goods, artisans breads, locally made jams, cheese, free range and organic eggs and of course wineries, breweries and makers of spirits are now on hand offering tastings as well.  Each market is unique and offers a little something different. Trout Lake is the largest and a great place to sit down and have a picnic on the spot at the park with your new purchases. River District is one of the smaller markets situated just below Marine Drive at the foot of Kerr Street in SE Vancouver, but generally different vendors than the markets organized by Vancouver Farmers Market.  Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is also smaller than Trout Lake, but we love that it’s on a Sunday so giving some options when faced with a busy weekend.  The Italian Market is held on Friday afternoons in front of the Italian Cultural Centre and is a personal favourite. Along with produce, you will find artisans, food trucks, coffee and more. The added bonus is the Italian Cultural Centre usually has a number of other events going on including art on display, live music and/or dancing.  The Main Street Farmers Market is a great afternoon market and perfect for those just leaving downtown for home, or a quick cycle from Mount Pleasant and the Olympic Village.  We have set out below the dates when the markets begin and end for the Spring/Summer season.

Trout Lake Farmers Market:
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Every Saturday May 7th – October 22nd
Location: North Parking Lot of John Hendry Park at Trout Lake between Templeton and Lakewood south of the 13th Avenue Alley

Main Street Station Farmers Market:
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Every Wednesday June 1st to October 5th
Location: 1100 Block Station Street along Thornton Park across from the VIA Rail Station and near the Main St Skytrain Station

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market:
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Every Sunday June 12th  – October 9th
 Location: Guelph Street between 7th & 8th Avenues (on the paved play area between Mt. Pleasant Elementary and Guelph Park)

River District Farmers Market:
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Every Saturday May 14th  – October 15th
Location: 8683 Kerr Street (at E. Kent Avenue S.)

Il Mercato: Italian Market:
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
June 17th, July 15th and August 19th
Location: Il Centro, Italian Cultural Centre, 3075 Slocan Street (off Grandview Highway)

We encourage you to come out and support these local producers and vendors.

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The Intergalactic Nemesis: Target Earth At The York Theatre April 30 & May 1

12 Apr

TargetEarthYorkCalling all comic book fans and those that miss the days of radio shows from days gone by.  There is a new show in town that is being billed as a new art form, it’s a Live Action Graphic Novel.  The Intergalactic Nemesis: Target Earth is coming to The York Theatre for just 3 shows.  When this show first premiered some 2,100 people came out to see it.  Soon thereafter it was featured on NPR and Conan O’Brien.  The show is now in its third season and has played in more than 80 locations in the US, Canada and the UK.   The sci-fi story is set in 1930s and mashes up comic book and radio play formats into a unique theatre experience.  There are 3 actors in the show that create voices for dozens of characters along with sound effects.  You will also see 1,250 individual full colour high resolution comic book panels that tells you a story.  This is an all ages show that runs April 30th at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm and again on May 1st at 2:00 pm at the York Theatre. Tickets are available online and include tickets for $25 for any seat in the house for those 18 years of age and under.  Family packs are also available for 4 premium tickets for $130.  Seats are going quickly, so if you wish to attend, we suggest you be quick on the draw.

What people are saying about this show:

“Something you simply must experience if you are a fan of awesome.”  collider.com

“Great fun! [A] happily retro multimedia extravaganza!” – The New York Post

“The coolest theatrical experience Earth has ever seen.” — Calgary Herald

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Dirty Old Woman At The Cultch April 12-24

7 Apr

DirtyOldWomanAn older woman dating a younger man wasn’t quite as common as it’s now becoming, but women are still getting quite a bit of heat for doing something men have been doing for years.  So we are very interested to see how an upcoming show at The Cultch tackles this issue.  Dirty Old Woman which begins at The Cultch on April 12th had a sold out run at the Vancouver Fringe.  It features Nina, a 50-something-year old divorcee, who decides to venture back into the world of dating.  She meets Gerry, a young man 20 years her junior, and woola the sparks fly in more ways than one. What happens next include judgments, double standards and we hear a lot of laughs as Nina tries to navigate the murky seas of dating a younger man.   The show runs April 12 to 24 at The Cultch. Tickets are available online from $20. Post talkback shows are April 17th and 19th and we expect this conversation could be just as interesting as the show itself.

“Dirty Old Woman is a wickedly fearless must-see” 
The Georgia Straight

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Meet A Scientist – Experiment With An Artist Weekend At Science World April 9 & 10

4 Apr

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You are invited to Experiment With An Artist Weekend At Science World on April 9 & 10. This two day event is brought to you by Curiosity Collider and Science World.   You will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities with scientists as well as interacting with on-site artists. The line up of artists include Char Hoyt, Christopher Rodrigues, Laura Lee Coles, Michelle Weinstein, Sammy Chien, Willa Downing and more. Some of the scientists lined up and their respective fields include Stefanie Vogt (microbiology), Amy Smith (neuroscience), Rosa An (geo-technical engineering), Jacqueline Wong (audiologist), Antonya Gonzalez (developmental psychology), Philip LeSueur (geological engineering), Samuel Brenner (civil engineering), Kelly Ablard (biology), and Regan Zhang (medical genetics). Keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates. Admission for this event is general admission to Science World. The event runs from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm on April 9th and 10th.   For more information and to see a full list of artists and scientists, visit their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter @ccollider.  They want to know, what makes you curious?

“Creating Curiosity – come meet curious people, and explore new ways to experience science together.”

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Garagiste North – The Small Guys Wine Festival April 17th At The Wise Hall

30 Mar

GrapesWine lovers listen up! There’s a great little wine festival coming to the Wise Hall on April 17th called Garagiste North (pronounced gar-ah-jeest).   The garagiste originates from a group of winemakers in the Bordeaux region of France, that started producing “vins de garage” or “garage wine”.  Let’s be clear, these are NOT home-made wines, though some of the wineries may in fact use their kitchen tables as offices.  They are renegade small-lot winemakers who may sometimes work in their garage, but refused to follow industry laws and protocol.  Synonyms: Rebels, pioneers, renegades who are driven by their passion.   In 2014, two women started this wine festival to feature small wine producers, by definition those that make less than 2,000 cases per year. There will be 25 hard to find artisan winemakers on hand along with Peruvian food by Chicha Restaurant and music by the Chicken Like Birds. The event runs from 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm for the general public with an industry only event prior to that. Tickets are $49.00 and available via Eventbrite.  Pssst and in case you hadn’t heard the London Financial Times named this festival one of the top five new festivals in the world.  To which we say, see you there!  Cheers.

Photo Credit: Vladislav Zhuk

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An Evening Of Storytelling With Vancouver Story Slam At The Cottage Bistro April 13

23 Mar

VSSYou are invited to an evening of original stories on April 13th at the Cottage Bistro, 4470 Main Street. The event is hosted by Vancouver Story Slam which is organized by Susan Cormier and hosted by Bryant Ross. Ten storytellers will take the stage and share their original stories with you. Those participating in April include Alexis Sugden, Buck Moody, David DJ Roy, Devon More, Humaira Hamid, Jim Murray, JP Lorence, Kathrin Lake, Leslie Stark and Mark Hughes. The event is $5 and that also gets you a ballot giving you the opportunity to vote on your favourite story.  There are cash prizes awarded to the winners. Those winners are in turn invited to participate at their annual storytelling championship finals.  The event on April 13th gets underway at 8:00 pm.  If you wish to learn more about this event or participate in an upcoming event, email them directly at Vancouverstoryslam@yahoo.com. This is a monthly event and if you can’t make this one, future dates are posted on their Facebook page.

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Forest & The Femme Spring Fundraiser At The Emerald April 7th

22 Mar

natureForest & The Femme is hosting a Spring fundraiser at the Emerald on April 7th. What is Forest & The Femme? It is an outdoor recreation program for marginalized women living in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside community. They provide access to nature for the city’s most vulnerable and isolated women, giving them an opportunity to experience the serenity of the outdoors, learn new skills, socialize safely and eat nutritious food. Their goal is to facilitate a sense of freedom, empowerment and self worth. We think this is a pretty fab organization. All you have to do is show up, support them and have a great time and you will be benefitting many.  On April 7th for the cost of your ticket, you experience live sets from East Van producers DJs: Applecat, Bastet, That African & Jonathon Julian, a live performance art collective by Subscura, a special menu and cocktail for the evening’s event. There will also be a silent auction portion featuring items from local artisans, yoga passes and adventure packages among others.  Tickets are $21.80 and available from Eventbrite.  For more information about Forest & The Femme, we invite you to check out their website.

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The 9th Annual Nifty For Fifty Sale At The Heritage Hall April 10th

21 Mar

NFF Sale 2016 Front (3)One of the best sales in the City is back on Sunday, April 10th at the Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street.  Nifty for Fifty was founded by Adhesif Clothing designer, Melissa Ferreira, in 2007.  The sale is a way for designers to show gratitude to their customers by clearing out local merchandise all of which is $50 or less. You can expect to find clothing, jewelry, bags, scarves and much more by 30 local designers. Some local designers that will be on hand include Adhesif Clothing, Allison Wonderland, Bronsino, Daub & Design, Elroy Apparel, Toodlebunny, KDon, Flightpath Designs and WE3 Designs.   A number of items available will be up to 80% off. So mark your calendar for this shopping event, but do remember to bring cash, as this is a mainly cash event. For those that want the best selection, it is recommended you come early.  The sale starts at 11:00 a.m. and goes to 8:00 p.m. Admission is $2 at the door.

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Dead Metaphor At The Firehall Arts Centre April 2 – 23, 2016

9 Mar

DeadMetaphorThe Firehall Arts Centre is presenting a new show by George F. Walker called Dead Metaphor. George F. Walker is one of Canada’s most prolific playwrights. In his newest play, he brings us Dean, a young ex-sniper, who returns to Canada after being stationed in Afghanistan. He is struggling with a number of issues on his return including finding work, aging parents and a pregnant ex-wife.  Dean ends up finding work with a contemptuous politician seeking election.  This interesting new show directed by Chelsea Haberlin kicks off its run on April 2nd at the Firehall Arts Centre and runs till April 23rd.  Tickets are available online from $28, seniors and students are $23 and for those under 30 that wish to see the show, $23 any day.  Wednesday matinee shows at 1:00 pm are Pay What You Can.  For more information or tickets, visit Firehall Arts Centre.

What people are saying about Dead Metaphor:

“Dead Metaphor is dead serious, but it’s still seriously funny”
The San Francisco Examiner

“There’s no denying that Dead Metaphor hits a bull’s-eye when it
comes to the funny bone.”
Mercury News

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