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Movie Night in Pandora Park + Circus West

Join us for the inaugural movie night at Pandora Park, featuring a special performance by Circus West, our local circus arts center for all ages!…

Get Your Thrills AND Support Local – Friendly Fair Food Alternatives

Dairy Queen 2805 E Hastings St Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat or something more substantial, this classic has got you covered! The Dairy…

East Village Presents: A Spoonful of Drag

🎉🌟 You’re Invited to a Spoonful of Drag! 🌟🎉 📅 Date: Saturday, July 27th🕒 Time: 1pm – 3pm📍 Location: Kamloops Plaza Join us for a…

Patio Season is here!

It’s that time of year again! Cowdog Brewing 1338 Franklin St, VancouverThis one is a new one and a good one. We had the privilege of…

East Village Ghost Kitchens

Ghost kitchens: what are they? And why are they so awesome? Treat yourself, and order takeout! While traditional restaurants have amazing food and fun atmospheres,…

Store Front Report

The 2023 Storefronts Report published in June 2023 provided an overview of city-wide retail health in Vancouver based on the annual Storefronts Inventory. The annual…

Artisan Yard Sale!

The billy would. store and East Village BIA are thrilled to host a fabulous yard sale featuring handmade items from local artisans! From jewelry to clothing, everything is handmade and under $50!. Come…

Rook & Roll

Dive into the joy of chess at our FREE outdoor chess club with VPL! 🌞 Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, join…

July 17th Business Social

We’re celebrating the launch of East Cafe’s new patio! You are cordially invited to join us for a delightful evening of networking and camaraderie at…

July 3rd Kickoff Summer Reading Club 2024 – World of Curiosities!

Celebrate the Summer Reading Club with fun activities in Kamloops Plaza. For Grades K-7. VPL’s Children’s Services is working to make our programs accessible to…

August 14th Pedal Palooza

Bling your bike out to this family-friendly community event, get a tune-up, and register your bike with Garage 529! Come on down and see what…

Business feature: Gourmet Warehouse

Gourmet warehouse is one of Vancouver’s premier gourmet foods stores and with over 19000 square feet of space and thousands of specialty products carefully curated,…

Business Feature: Blind Rabbit

Blind Rabbit features a rotating DJ from 9pm-1am every Friday night!With bi-weekly Music Trivia nights starting Sunday, May 5th. With their back patio also recently opened…

BIA Summer Music Series 2024

The East Village Vancouver BIA is thrilled to bring you this years lineup for the Summer Music Series!!!All Summer Music Series performances are held in…

BIA Week 2024

Vancouver BIA Week Contest! Enter to win over $350 in prizes, including gift cards from a business area in Vancouver, and prizes from Evo, Mobi, and…

Business Feature: SUNRISE HEALTH

Sunrise Health Massage Therapy & Acupunctureis a valuable addition to the East Village community.Composed of an impressive, very experienced team. Sunrise Health consists of 6…

Business Feature: Rio Friendly Meats

Family-run butcher shop serving the best locally-sourced meats to Vancouver, Burnaby and the surrounding area since 1977! An old-school butcher shop, owner Eddie Musto likes…

BIA Events: Lunar New Year & Love Your City

Previous Next #FINDLOVE IN THE EAST VILLAGE with the LOVE YOUR CITY CONTESTStarting Febuary 1st, LOVE is in the air and the airwaves, with colourful…

Business Feature: Black Rider Tattoo

Black Rider Tattoo won the Georgia Straight 27th annual vote for Best Tattoo shop of Vancouver 2023, and it’s really no surprise. Opening its doors…

East Village Vancouver Holiday Gift Guides

Need help with Holiday gift ideas in the East Village Vancouver neighbourhood? We’ve got a few helpful suggestions that will help you find something special,…

BIA Winter Holiday Events

WINDOW WONDERLAND 2023 #ExploreEV – Follow the Birds this Winter and Explore the East VillageHasting Sunrise’ East Village is the place to be this winter, even…

Business Feature: HIDDEN CITY FITNESS

“Hidden City Fitness (1768 E Hastings St.) is a fully equipped gym with martial arts training, a boxing club, and personal training. We are a…

Business Feature: The Goods

The Goods (2307 East Hastings St. Vancouver, BC) may be one of the best Screen printing and custom Apparel shops around, but its also so…

East Village Brunch Round-Up

The East Village is your Brunch option destination. Here’s some deliciously awesome Brunch location options, just to name a few. There’s so many yummy meals…