The line-up for scheduled events on or near Commercial Drive
Farmer's Market Each Saturday from mid May to Thanksgiving weekend at Trout Lake Community Centre.
The market features organic produce from BC farms, original art, jewelery, bedding plants, baked goods, GREAT coffee and some of the city's most talented buskers.
Summer Cinema in the Parks details TBA
Free movie in Commercial Drive neighbourhood park. Dates and movie details TBA.
Illuminares Saturday, July 24, 2010, moved from John Hendry Park (Trout Lake) to W2 Storyeum, 151 Cordova Street.
Dyke March! Saturday, July 31, 2010
The vision for the Vancouver Dyke March is to bring an all-inclusive, female / family, dog-friendly march and festival onto the Drive.
Latin Summer Fest! Sunday, August 15, 2010 in Trout Lake Park (John Hendry) Victoria Drive between East 13th & East 19th
A full day of family fun and is FREE! Trout Lake will skirt the setting for the community celebration on its fifth edition starting with an opening parade on the Drive at 10 a.m. flags and walkers welcome. The shows run from 11am-7pm complete with food courts, information booths, artisan market and a kids zone.
Parade of the Lost Souls: Saturday, October 25, 2010 in Grandview Park
After a hiatus in 2009, this event, hosted by Public Dreams is back for 2010!
East Side Culture Crawl November 26, 27, 28, 2010
Painters, jewellers, sculptors, furniture makers, musicians, weavers, potters, writers, printmakers, photographers, glassblowers; from emerging artists to those of international fame. Shop for original gifts and art right in the artist's studios!
Winter Solstice Lantern Festival: 2010, details TBA
Enjoy concerts in the salons of Commercial Drive. In the House and The Secret Lantern Society are coming together to bring you a multicultural array of music and storytelling to celebrate solstice and the coming of longer days.
Easter Egg Hunt April, 2010, details TBA - Britannia Community Centre Site
a celebration of food, art, environment and community, including food vendors, local artists, community groups, talks and workshops, live music, theatre, Latin American Mothers Day Celebration, childrens activities, free soup and more!
Stone Soup Festival May, 2010, details TBA - Britannia Community Centre Site
a celebration of food, art, environment and community, including food vendors, local artists, community groups, talks and workshops, live music, theatre, Latin American Mothers Day Celebration, childrens activities, free soup and more!
In the House Festival June 4–6, 2010
The unique concept of this festival is to have a multitude of performances within people’s homes and back yards. Performances consist of music (including folk, hip hop, world, bluegrass, and classical), theatre, dance, spoken word, story-telling, and comedy.
Italian Day Italian Day: Sunday, June 6, 12 to 8 PM on Commercial Drive from Venables to the Grandview Cut
After many, many years, what was arguably Vancouver's best ethnic community event is returning. Watch this site for details. If you would like to get involved, please contact us. Don’ fugeddaboudit!
Italian Week 2010 June, 2010, details TBA The official opening will be held on the outdoor stage at the ICCS at 12:00pm followed by entertainment, a Friends of Ferrari Race for the children, Italian culinary delights, market vendors, a special surprise performance for the children, a virtual trip on The Art Express bus and lots of fun for the entire family!
Commercial Drive Festival Sunday, June 20, 2010
2005 was the kick-off for this annual event that's a celebration of our neighbourhood and the businesses, organizations, and people that make the Drive what it is.
East Vancouver Private Garden Tour Sunday, June 20, 2010, from 10am to 4pm
Wonder what you can do with a small, urban garden? Check it out. Tickets are available at Figaro's Garden Centre 604.253.1696 or Britannia Community Centre 604.718.5800.
East Side Pride Festival Saturday, June 26, 2010
Celebrates at this neighbourhood friendly event at Grandview Park on Commercial Drive. Community organizations and funky artisans have a village of booths set up and the stage has live entertainment with musicians and dancers.
Alice in Wonderland Festival Sunday July 12, 2010 (if awful weather, July 19) in Trout Lake Park (John Hendry) Victoria Drive between East 13th & East 19th
You can attend as any character from Alice in Wonderland. A mad croquet rally was presided over by the king and queen of hearts; a causus race was lead by the dodo and special appearances were made by Humpty Dumpty, the Tweedles, the mock turtle, the catterpillar and Queen Victoria. From 1:00-5:00pm
Past Event In Search of Some New Energy!
If you'd like to help breathe some new life into these great past events, please contact us.
Earth Day Last held: Saturday & Sunday, April 19 & 20, 2003
Our banners marked participating merchants who offer specials such as free seed packs, discounts on: organic menus and produce, eco-friendly books, recycled wood furniture, bike parts & accessories, and specials on refillable shampoos.
