WELCOME TO THE WISEThe WISE features a historic performance & event hall upstairs and a cozy lounge downstairs. Just off the north end of Commercial Drive, the WISE is East Van's favorite local!Founded in 1958, The WISE is a non-profit heritage social organization whose mission is to foster and facilitate cultural, artistic, sporting and social endeavors in partnership with a diverse community in a fiscally responsible and socially respectful manner. more... See more text