The Grey Cup and other things to do in Vancouver this weekend [Video]

Whether you’re here for the football, the party or something else entirely, there’s lots to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend. Here are some options.

Eastside Culture Crawl

Hundreds of artists will be opening their studios to the public this weekend for the annual Eastside Culture Crawl.

The event began Thursday, with open studios running from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Those hours will be repeated Friday, and studios will open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The crawl also features workshops, artist talks, exhibits and installations. Full details can be found on the Eastside Culture Crawl website. 

111th Grey Cup Festival

Vancouver is hosting the Grey Cup for the first time in a decade, and the festivities are already underway with a street festival taking over Canada Place Way this week.

Two ziplines have been set up outside the Vancouver Convention Centre, along with “immersive football experiences,” live performances, cultural displays, “legendary parties” …