Ah yes, the grey has finally arrived. We had a pretty great run of sunny autumn days, but now it’s time to choose the craft, project or TV series that is going to get you through the darkest months - I’ve opted for knitting! I’m also a firm believer in giving yourself something to look forward to and a reason to leave the house. Here’s a start…

Get a little second-hand adrenaline with the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival! Catch a film on us: Reel Rock on 11/15, Bike Night on 11/16, Extreme Antartica on 11/17 or Ski & Snow Show on 11/18. Big adventures, comfortable seats and no specialized gear required.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

• What would you ask Nick Cave? Bring your questions to Queen Elizabeth Theatre on 4/9 for an evening of candid conversation and intimate piano performances. Tickets go on sale on Friday.

• Royal Blood at the Commodore? That’s a Saturday worth planning ahead for. Catch the rock duo with Bodega on 4/17.

• Clouded leopards, fishing cats and one very grumpy-looking Pallas’s cat. Explore India’s wild felines with Sandesh Kadur at the Chan Centre on 11/18. Enter to win a pair of tickets to National Geographic Live: Wild Cats.*

• Vancouver’s PISS landed on the label that helped launch Nirvana and Soundgarden. Now they’re taking over the Rickshaw on 1/14 with Ribbon Skirt and The Disintegration Collective.

• Synth-pop, tech-house and reggaeton meet on 1tbsp’s dance floor. The Australian producer brings his Big Soaps Tour to Hollywood Theatre on 2/27.

HOW TO DO THE HOLIDAYS

I’m here for the twinkly lights, hot cocoa and holiday markets. The endless planning and pressure to find everyone the perfect gift? I could use some help. Luckily, our Holiday Guide rounds up the best holiday events, places to ice skate, local gifts and more. To start off the good vibes I’ve lined up some holiday themed giveaways:

• AN ABBA CHRISTMAS - Until 12/17 @ Various Locations (WIN)*

• HOLIDAYS AT THE ACT GIVEAWAY - 11/6-12/6 @ THE ACT Arts Centre (WIN)*

• GOH BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER - 11/17-20 @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre (WIN)*

• NOEL FESTIVAL SURREY - 11/27-12/29 @ Cloverdale Fairgrounds (WIN)*

• SEYMOUR DANCE: THE NUTCRACKER - 12/5-6 @ Centennial Theatre (WIN)*

• JIMBO RUINS XXXMAS - 12/6 @ The Rio Theatre (WIN)*

• TITS THE SEASON! - 12/12 @ The Rio Theatre (WIN)*

• HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR - 12/17, 12/19, 12/19 & 12/20 @ Various Locations (WIN)*

• ROLLER DERBY HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA - 12/19 @ Rollerland (WIN)*

UPCOMING

LOCALS ONLY

• Your next getaway could start here. Enter to win a flight for two, explore the Wonder Gala’s silent auction, and help BC breathe easier.

• Metal bands: submit your band to play Mosh the Rock in Sooke!

• The West End is getting a revolving sushi bar on Alberni St!

• Presale codes for Gary Stevenson and Aaron Chen? Yep, we’ve got ‘em.

WIN STUFF

FEATURED