The Comfort Inn in Surrey is hosting the Stuff the Bus event this weekend. Their goal is to fill a bus with donations made at the hotel for the Surrey Christmas Bureau from Friday, December 9th until Sunday, December 11th, 2011. The Comfort Inn is located at 8255 166th Street, just off Fraser Highway [Google […]

Tis’ the season of giving and I have quite a line-up of prizes to share with my readers over the next month (more so than usual, I suppose). Starting off with a bang (well technically the week started with Wizard of Oz and Prince ticket giveaways), HP Canada has offered up their HP Envy 14 […]

Shore 104.3FM is hosting 12 Bands of Christmas on Friday, December 9, 2011 at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. The station will be broadcasting live in the lobby from 6:00am until 8:00pm while collecting donations for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Local musical acts will be performing live throughout the day: Zaac Pick (8:00am), Lindsay May […]

Prince is coming to Rogers Arena in Vancouver on December 16th as a part of his Canadian tour. The Purple Rain artist has already see rave reviews pour in from some of his shows back East: Photo courtesy of Live Nation “He sang in his raspy midrange and piping falsetto, danced with liquid ease, and […]

We’re five days into the month but it’s already been a busy one. Holiday theatre, fundraisers, galas, free family fun, and much more has filled up December 2011 calendars. Here’s what you can enjoy around Metro Vancouver this month: Robson Square ice rink is open again this season for free skating. Photo credit: nolitawanders on […]

Carousel Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz this holiday season at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island. It’s the fantastic tale of Dorothy, the Tinman, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and Toto (her little dog, too). Scarecrow (Darren Burkett), Tinman (Mike Stack), Dorothy (Robyn Wallis) and Lion (Josue Laboucane) in Carousel Theatre’s The Wizard of […]

Bright Nights in Stanley Park light up the park starting tonight and running until January 2, 2012. It’s the 14th annual event that sees millions of lights decorate the park and the miniature railway. Photo credit: jelee_unleashed on Flickr View animated displays, listing to holiday music, enjoy hot chocolate, and try the fresh popcorn and […]

Theatres around town are getting in the holiday spirit with special screenings of holiday classics. The Vancouver International Film Festival’s Vancity Theatre on Seymour at Davie will be presenting features throughout December. Photo credit: Keira-Anne on Flickr Miracle on 34th Street Date: Sunday, December 4, 2011 Time: 3:00pm and 5:00pm Some Like It Hot Date: […]

The beloved Woodward’s Windows return to various locations around downtown Vancouver this year as a part of Christmas at Canada Place. The classic, animatronic displays that have been a part of the holidays for decades have been restored and setup at nine different venues. The main displays are at Canada Place but you can also […]

The Vancouver Christmas tree, that usually stands in front of the art gallery, will be at Jack Poole Plaza this year. The kick-off event and lighting of the tree will be December 9, 2011 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Photo credit: Tripleman – From the Miss604 Flickr Pool The lighting ceremony is free to attend and […]