Strathcona
You Should Know About Vancouver’s Tiniest Movie Theatre
The East Van Vodville Theatre is a literal “hole in the wall” cinema, screening a selection of curated film clips based on a weekly theme. However, although it may be small in size, it’s big on entertainment!
Get Dark at Luppolo Brewing Co. in Strathcona, Dec. 6-8th
For the first time ever, Luppolo is tapping into their "dark side" to host a brand new three-day-long beer festival devoted to (you guessed it) stouts, porters and other brews the likes of which you can't see through...
Get Your Hands Dirty at a Wild Wreath-Making Workshop This December
Holiday season is creeping up. Consider jumpstarting your festive spirit by getting your hands dirty with a Wild Wreath-Making Workshop at The Garden Strathcona on Sunday, December 1st.
Steel Your Nerves for the Return of the “Dead Fellows Haunted Brewhouse” This October
For six nights only, Strange Fellows Brewing is embracing its morbid past by once again becoming 'Dead Fellows Brewhouse'.
Head to Strange Fellows Brewery for the Crop Drop Pop-Up Market, This Sunday!
How’s this for a dream collaboration: this Sunday, September 8th, our favourite oddball craft brewery an entirely local and regenerative farmer’s market-style pop-up!
Learn the Architecture of Dessert with Master Dessert ‘Engineer’, Kenta Takahashi
Mark your calendars for Monday, September 23rd, folks! That's when Boulevard's Kenta Takahashi is running a two-hour deep dive into the intersection of design and dessert.
A Cornerstone of Strathcona Community Life is Reopening Under New Ownership
More than a shopping destination, the new Union Market will be a venue for slowing down and connecting.
Hit Container Brewing for One-Night-Only Table Service with PiDGiN
Everyone can use a dose of affordable, approachable fun right about now... Enter Chef Wes Young and the PiDGiN kitchen crew, who are carting their mobile commissary kitchen over to Container Brewing for a good-time party-time on March 26th...
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol. 9
In her latest instalment, Christine Hagemoen details the progression of Kong’s Grocery in Strathcona.
Wind Down at ‘Den: A Place for Breathing and Rest’, This Friday Only
Local multidisciplinary artist Lorri Clark's new immersive sound experience at the Lobe this Friday, December 1st seems like it could be the perfect balm for a rough week
‘Krampusmarkt’ Returns to Strange Fellows Brewing Dec. 1st-3rd
Superflux Beer Company is Hiring a Lead & Managing Brewer
Head to Superflux for a One-Day-Only ‘Come Get Stuft’ Pasta Pop-Up, Oct. 26th
Terror is Brewing at “Dead Fellows”
Lager Fest Returns to Luppolo Brewing Company This Weekend!
The Lager Fest will feature a line-up of lagers, including both new and tried-and-true brews from Luppolo themselves, as well as a couple of special collabs and some friendly guest taps.
A New Season of Arts Programming is Setting Off at Gallery 881, Beginning Sept. 16th
This month there are plenty of ways to fill up your noggin and calendar with interesting and diverse cultural fixes, beginning with a visual and sonic "bang!"
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol. 7
Christine details the story of the iconic Strathcona store at 704 Vernon Drive, through to its current incarnation as the "wonderfully positive community gathering space, store, and cafe", Rise Up Marketplace.
Summer Solstice Sesh Fruit & Sour Beer Fest Heading for East Van This Weekend
Spring officially switches gears into Summer tomorrow, June 21st - basically your call-to-action to make the most out of these elongated days which, not to be a bummer, begin to wane as of Thursday... One way to fulfill your 'duty' is by hitting Luppolo Brewing Company this Saturday, June 24th.
VV Tapas Lounge Adds New Happy Hour & Wine Features
Ahead of Summer ‘Superflux’ Unveils New Permanent Patio on Tuesday, May 9th
The Say Hey x Thank You Pizza Collab is Going Down in Strathcona This Saturday
For one-day-only on Saturday, April 29th, the generally cool humans from both spots are doing a special menu of sandwiches on pizza, or conversely, pizza on sandwiches...that's a lot to unpack!
Strathcona’s VV Tapas Lounge Debuts New Menu, Daily Happy Hour
Be a ‘Local Tourist’ at Kid Sister’s One-Day-Only Pop Up Market, Dec. 10
To celebrate Kid Sister Skin Care's first anniversary, owner Max Tamoto has rounded up a crew of like-minded small businesses for a one day shopping event at Strathcona's Picnic Studios (881 E Hastings).
Get Comfy at ‘Carb Night’, Popping up at Coho Commissary on Nov. 4th
The cool and rainy Fall days are finally here...Time to fill up on onigiri, wuntun, steam buns and other cozy dishes by The Dumpling King, Matthew Murtagh-Wu, and Konrad Noga.
Bar Gobo’s New Weekly “Joyride” Pop-Up Event Kicks Off November 6th
Beginning next month, Strathcona's "wine bar at the end of the world", Bar Gobo, has a bunch of good reasons for you to block Sundays off of your calendar for the foreseeable future.
Heads-Up: ‘Clay In Colour’ Group Exhibition Opens at Picnics Studio July 15 – 17
Ceramics artist Mimoko has handed over a collection of ceramic vases to six Vancouver artists who have been asked to add their own aesthetic imprint (in colour) to the vessels.
Who is Neil Hillbrandt?
Over a bowl of Phở, Chef Hillbrandt talks to Rhys Amber about life on the line and how he's managed to build such a strong food program out of what feels like a kitchenette.
The Garden Strathcona Seeking Multi-Faceted Individual to Fill Café Supervisor / Social Media Coordinator Role
