Did you ever think an idea you and some friends hatched at a spirited holiday house party would ever turn into a decade of putting smiles on the faces of thousands of people — and raising tens of thousands of dollars for an amazing cause? The Original Ugly Christmas Sweater Party was founded by Jordan […]

The 12th annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade will hit the streets of Downtown Vancouver on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 1:00pm in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society. This festive event, including many local organizations and businesses, is a kick-off to the holiday season for many and will be filled with family fun. […]

The blue and yellow big top has been in town for a few weeks now but Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA will be ringing in the holiday season with a special event on November 25th. The KOOZA Holiday Village will open up at 5:00pm that day, free of charge*, and will offer complimentary hot chocolate, treats, […]

Snow may only fall on the local mountains this season but in town it will feel like winter as Vancouver hosts the debut of the country’s largest indoor Christmas festival. Vancouver Winter Wonderland is coming to the PNE Forum from December 11th to December 20th, 2015 and will feature activities, attractions, arts & crafts, and […]

The 19th annual Eastside Culture Crawl will showcase 457 artists over 4 days in 83 buildings and hopefully you will be one of the 25,000 visitors who check out the work of local painters, sculptors, potters, photographers, glassblowers, and furniture designers. Eastside Culture Crawl There is no admission fee. The Crawl opens a door to […]

The Vancouver Giants are known for their hockey with heart and also for their many community events and promotions throughout their season. Coming up they have Woodward’s $1.49 Day (November 17th), Star Wars Night (December 4th), Ugly Christmas Sweater Night (December 11th), Teddy Bear Toss presented by TELUS (December 18th), and more. This Saturday, November […]

Guildford Town Centre has a new dining option complete with delicious Neapolitan-style pizza and a centre bar with big screens for game night. Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria recently opened its doors in this popular Surrey location, making this urban destination its 6th BC location and 29th in Canada. Serving an authentically Italian menu with Canadian twists […]

The very popular Circle Craft Christmas Market returns this month to kick off the holiday season in style with hundreds of gifts, decorations, snacks, and seasonal inspirations. ~~~~ CLICK HERE TO WIN TICKETS TO THE 2016 CHRISTMAS MARKET ~~~~~ What: Circle Craft Christmas Market Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West When: November 11th until November 15th, […]

Canada is on the road to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ facing Honduras in a crucial match on Friday, November 13th, 2015 at BC Place. The team is calling on all Canadians to be the 12th man and rally together as we collectively build a sea of #CanadaRED support. To help get ready for […]

In 2008, back when John and I still did an independent music podcast, we received an email to our general contact form online. It was from a guy called Matt, and he and his band (The Matinée) were going to play a show at The Wired Monk in Kitsilano. I ended up interviewing him for […]