21st Century Flea Market
With 175 different vendors offering everything from shabby chic, ’50s kitsch and collectibles to memorabilia and vintage kitchenalia, this popular European-style collectors market is a must-see. Find tables jam-packed with bargains makes this a must-do for treasure hunters. Add to your silverware or record collection, pick up some kitsch art, or do a drop-in consultation with an appraisal expert to see if your junk is worth bank.
When: Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr.
Eastside Culture Crawl
The annual visual arts, design and crafts festival is back showcasing the heart of the East Vancouver creative community. You’ll discover painters, jewellers, sculptors, furniture makers, weavers, potters, printmakers, photographers, glassblowers and more with more than 500 artists participating this year. Take yourself on an exploration from studio to studio, or check out some of the events as part of the Crawl experience.
When: Nov.15 to 18
Where: Various venues (within the boundaries of Columbia Street, First Avenue, Victoria Drive, and the waterfront)
Hopscotch Festival
Hopscotch Festival offers masterclasses, spirit-pairing dinners, tastings and more for enthusiasts and geeks who love whiskies. Zero in on regional flavours, or get primed with a basics course and, of course, do some serious sipping. The grand tasting at the PNE Forum is the big draw each year.
When: Nov. 19 to 25
Where: Various locations
hopscotchfestival.com/vancouver
Vancouver Christmas Market
A modern holiday season tradition, the Vancouver Christmas Market will bring its twinkling lights, Alpine village vibes and mulled wine to downtown for a month-long stay. Santa and his sleigh will be there, along with Canada’s first walk-in Christmas tree (covered in 36,000 twinkling lights), a carousel, vendors and expanded food offerings that will have your cravings satisfied from rustic German fare to modern plant-based options.
When: Nov. 21 to Dec. 24
Where: Jack Poole Plaza
Swine Fest
Artisanal meats and craft brews meet for one delectable evening thanks to the inaugural Swine Out Vancouver event. Check out the charcuterie crafted in some of the city’s top restaurant kitchens and sip your way through an impressive roster of B.C. craft beers at this brand new culinary event.
When: Nov. 19, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St.
For more events, go to vancouverisawesome.com.
