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Holidays 2010

YOUR GUIDE TO THE SEASONGifts. Entertaining. Events. In your neighbourhood.

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WEST SIDE Shopping ......................................................................... 4 Wine pairings .................................................................. 6 Events calendar.............................................................. 8

EAST SIDE Shopping ....................................................................... 10 Local beers .................................................................... 12 Events calendar............................................................ 13

DOWNTOWN Shopping ....................................................................... 14 Festive cocktails ........................................................... 16 Events calendar............................................................ 18

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WEST SIDEshopping

A functional gift for the space-conscious foodie, Soho’s

stainless-steel magnetic spice storage keeps spices fresh, accessible, and stylishly stowed. A 9x12 magnetic board has space for 12 fl avourful favourites and affi xes to a wall or fridge, while the fi ve-spice magnetic rack (pictured) is perfect for close quarters where counter space is scarce. $109 (12 spices) and $55 (fi ve spices) at Cookworks (1548 W. Broadway, 604-731-1148; 377 Howe, 604-662-4918; Cookworks.ca)

Freshwater pearls nestled inside a real pea pod cast in bronze brings a touch of whimsy to holiday style. From New York-based Silver Seasons, an item from this elegant line of botanical-inspired, hand-crafted jewellery is a thoughtful token for the nature- and fashion-lover on your list. $74.99 at Lou Lou Luv (3071 W. Broadway, 604-677-0682, LouLouLuv.com).

Luxurious bath tea bags soothe, calm and heal with the therapeutic benefi ts of natural herbs and fl owers. In three distinct blends — calming, uplifting, and cold and fl u — they offer an affordable treat for stressed-out city dwellers in need of a post-holiday retreat. $18.99 for three at Gaia Garden Herbals (2672 W. Broadway, 604-734-4372, GaiaGarden.com).

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Made in Scotland from 100-per-cent lamb’s wool, this green and purple block scarf by Johnstons of Elgin adds a colourful and thermal accent to any man’s wardrobe. And with this winter’s expected record low tempera-tures, it’s bound to be gratefully received by even the most hard-to-shop-for men in your life. $100 at Finn’s on Broadway (3031 West Broadway, 604-732-3831, FinnsOnBroadway.com).

Not just another hum-drum box of chocolates, Rogers’ Icewine Truffl es are an elegant palate-pleaser for even the most scrupulous locavore on your list. Rogers marries its expertly crafted dark chocolate with a ganache using ice wine from B.C.’s own Prospect Winery. $19.99 at Rogers’ Chocolates (various locations, RogersChocolates.com)

With subtle details like bows, sequins, and pearl embellishments, and a range of playful and classic colours, these wool gloves by Lakshmi are perfect for the woman in your life who likes to rock a slightly Mad Men-like edge. They might just be a one-size-fi ts-all solution to stocking-stuffer dilemmas. $18 from Lakshmi (2868 W. Broadway, 604-568-3883, LakshmiBoutique.com)

Whatever your entertainment plans are, from a dinner party for twenty to a romantic dinner for two, we invite youto stop by Firefly, first. Extraordinary wines from $10 and up; craft beers and ales from around the world; and spirits from hard-to-find to tried-and-true. And if you’re not quite sureof what it is you’re seeking, we’ll be only too happy to guide you along your way.

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VECCHIA CANTINA CHIANTI 2008With notes of black cherries, balsam, and undergrowth, this is an exceptionally fl avourful wine for the price point. Bruno’s perfect pairing: slow-roasted pork tenderloin rubbed with sage, heir-loom tomatoes, and tellicherry peppercorns. ($16.05)

DOMAINE OSTERTAG HEISSENBERG RIESLINGLittle-known to B.C. wine lovers, this French offering reveals notes of lime

blossom, hints of jasmine, and ripe Gala apple for a rich, dense fl avour. Bruno’s perfect pairing: bourbon-and-molasses-glazed country ham with juniper berries. “Ham and riesling are soulmates,” says Bruno. ($61.15)

MAURO VEGLIO DOLCETTA D’ALBA 2007From northwestern Italy, the Dolcetto features bright notes referencing Bing cherries and red currants, balanced with an earthiness common to Italian wines. Bruno’s perfect pairing: pasta with seared rack of lamb, glazed with bruised mint, tarragon, and preserved fi gs. ($35.85)

LITTORAI CHARLES HEINTZ VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2005Not available in the U.S., the Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay is an expert mix of honeysuckle, preserved tangerine, and lemon custard notes, with glints of white truffl e. Bruno’s perfect pairing: classic turkey dinner, or mix it up by stuffi ng

’Tis the season for festive dinner parties that beg for the perfect wine pairing. Whether you’re on a budget or ready to shell out in the name of holiday generosity, there’s an elegant wine waiting for you.

Compiled with the help of Bruno Gerves at Firefl y

Fine Wines and Ales (2857 Cambie, 604-875-3325,

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the bird with fresh thyme, porcini mushrooms, and cooked pancetta for a holiday meal that’s guaranteed to impress. ($122.85)

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INGREDIENTS- high quality olive oil- garlic/shallots/Italian parsley/capers- julienne eggplant & roasted red pepper- pinch of chilies- white wine, lemon juice, fi sh sauce- saltspring island mussels/manila clams- poached tiger prawns, small pieces of pickled octopus- salt and pepper to taste

Jeff’s recipe forCHILLED SEAFOOD

SALADCHEF JEFF BATT

In the Granville Island Hotel, 1253 Jonston St, Granville Island 604-685-7070 Valet parking availableFor more details go to www.docksidebrewing.comAT ITS BEST.

WATERFRONT DINING

After stepping into his fi rst kitchen at age 16, Jeff Batt’s course had

been set…fast forward 20 years to fi nd the now Executive Chef Jeff Batt, who has risen in tandem with what is now a global culinary scene in the city of Vancouver.Over the years Chef Batt has earned respect from a community of loyal local clientele…those same people will now spot him shopping the Granville Island market in search of inspiration for his current menus at The Dockside Restaurant in the Granville Island Hotel, where he has been sharpening his knife for the last year. Although professionally trained in classical and international cuisines, Jeff’s love of Vancouver and the Westcoast keeps his focus here….highlighting

local cuisine and keeping local restaurants on the global map.

METHOD- Combine all ingredients except poached prawns and

pickled octopus in a large saucepan.- Add prawns and octopus towards the end of the

cooking process. Sauté until shellfi sh opens.- Separate seafood and sauce,

allowing seafood to chill.- Further reduce sauce and chill separately

from seafood.- Pour chilled sauce over seafood and mix

in large bowl.- Serve chilled with grilled fi sh: Served with the Dockside

Restaurant’s Grilled Wild Salmon (pictured)

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Our staff of friendly, knowledgeable Clinical Herbalists and

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HOLIDAY SPICE TEA, 50g. This tea has anti-oxidant properties, vitamin C and is warming to the system.Comes with a stainless steel tea strainer and drip tray. $13.99

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EVENTSWEST SIDE

IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS: THE MU-SICAL Based on the classic holiday fi lm, featuring tap-danc-ing, love and friendship. Dec. 4-Jan. 2 at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Gran-ville), 8 pm (Wed-Sat), 7:30pm (Tues). Matinees: Wed, Sat-Sun, 2pm. Tickets $25-$64 from 604-687-1644.

GRANVILLE ISLAND HOLI-DAY FESTIVITIES Weekends featuring music, live perfor-mances, and special children’s activities. Dec. 4-19 at Granville Island. Schedule and informa-tion: GranvilleIsland.com

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN Featuring thou-sands of lights, carolers, and Santa reading in his living room. Dec. 10-Jan. 2 at VanDusen Botanical Garden (5251 Oak), 4:30-9pm. Tickets $7.25-$13 from Tickets Tonight.

SPCA’S A VERY VANCOU-VER REALLY BIG CHRIST-MAS SHOW Concert featur-ing contributors to a locally-made CD of original holiday music, benefi tting the SPCA. Dec. 19 at St. James Hall (3214 W. 10th), 8pm. Admission prices vary up to $10, at the door.

THE BACH CANTATA PROJECT: FESTIVE BACH CANTATAS FOR CHRIST-MAS Early Music Vancouver’s popular Christmas concert, featuring guest vocalists. Dec. 22 at Chan Centre (6265 Crescent, UBC), 8pm. Tickets $29-$63 from Ticketmaster.

WINDOWS ON THE WORLD WINTER ART MARKET Annual holiday market featuring unique fair-trade items from around the world. To Dec. 24 at Museum of Anthropology (6393 NW Marine Drive, UBC). Info: MOA.UBC.ca

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EAST SIDEshopping

Vinyl records have made a small but substantial comeback in recent years, thanks largely to the textured sound no CD can replicate. But let’s face it: vinyl also makes damn cheap artwork, like local band Destroyer’s Archer on the Beach 12-inch (pictured). Check out the vast selection at Audiopile (2016 Commercial, 604-253-7453, Audiopile.com)

Local designer Ebon Aves makes T-shirts that turn men’s chests into canvases for his works of art. Using a base of bright colours, Aves juxtaposes whimsy with the macabre in eye-catching fashion. $40 at Lüt Boutique (4219 Main, 604-568-1188, LutBoutique.com).

Melissa Ferriera’s hand-made mittens are cute and clever, made entirely from recycled sweaters (using mostly lamb’s wool and cashmere), and the stretch fabric means one size fi ts all. $48 from Adhesif Clothing Company (2202 Main, 604-568-4905, AdhesifClothing.com).

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For the foodie with a sweet tooth, procure these decadent yet delicate hand-crafted chocolates, truffl es (Earl Grey! Cayenne Pepper!), and caramels. $5 and up from Chocolaterie de la Nou-velle France (198 E. 21st, 604-566-1065, ChocolaterieNouvelleFrance.ca).

The eclectic Doctor Vigari Gallery, which showcases works by local and B.C. artists and artisans, features Jessie Turner’s stunning silver star studs. $128-$300 at Doctor Vigari Gallery (1816 Commercial, 604-255-9513, DoctorVigariGallery.com).

Give the gift of simple and stylish sleep with these silk-screened pillowcases, available in an array of rich colours and a variety of im-ages. $26 at Regional Assembly of Text (3934 Main, 604-877-2247, AssemblyOfText.com).

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One could arrive at a festive soiree with the usual bottle of wine, but after perusing the selection at Brewery Creek Liquor Store (3045 Main, 604-872-3373, BreweryCreekLiquorStore.com), we realized that sometimes only a fi nely crafted beer will do. Thankfully, there are plenty of fantastic bottles that are a stylish step above the typical six-pack. The Binchoise Speciale Noel ($4.65) is an award-winning “party beer” from Belgium. The Hobgoblin Gift Set, from the U.K. ($9.35), is not only fun to look at and silly to say, it also boasts a decorative container and comes with its own glass when the bottle just won’t do. Closer to home, Father John’s Winter Ale ($10.05), a perennial favourite from the Squamish-based Howe Sound Brewing, offers a complex assortment of fl avour notes, including honey, caramel, and ginger. And, fi nally, the awesome folks from Cascade Room, Habit Lounge, and Public restaurants on Main Street have banded together to fi nally give Mount Pleasant what it rightly deserves: the Main Street Pilsner ($6.25).

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EVENTSEAST SIDE

TOQUE! Print- and paper-focused craft and artisan sale. Dec. 3 (6-9pm) and Dec. 4 (11am-4pm) at Western Front (303 E. 8th).

SENSATION OF MAGIC Illu-sionist Vitaly Beckman performs 70 minutes of mind-bending magic. Dec. 7-12 at the Culture Lab @ the Cultch (1895 Venables), 8pm (Sun, 7pm). Tickets $22-$25 from Tickets.TheCultch.com

A CELTIC CHRISTMAS COMES ALL YE The Dylan Thomas Circle of Vancouver presents an international buffet, caroling, and readings from A Child’s Christmas. Dec. 10 at the Red Dragon Pub (215 E. 17th, basement of the Cam-brian Hall), 7:30pm. Tickets $30 from 604-299-8755 or 604-291-7830.

CLANCY’S ANGELS Annual holiday rock and gospel concert featuring a 15-member choir and fi ve-piece band. Dec. 11 at WISE Hall (1882 Adanac), 8pm. Tickets $15 from Clan-cysAngels.ca HOLIDAY MARKET Van-couver Farmers Markets’ 15th annual holiday-themed market features over 100 vendors selling locally made, high-quality artisan crafts and prepared foods. Dec. 11 at Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial), 10am-6pm. Admission $2.

THE CHRISTMAS CAROL PROJECT Musical retelling of Dickens’s classic tale, featuring songs written and performed by Juno-nominated musicians. Dec. 17-18 at The Cultch (1895 Ve-nables), 8pm. Tickets $36 from Tickets.TheCultch.com

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DOWNTOWNshopping

Skin care and grooming are highly personalized endeavours, but everyone wants to feel soft and smell good. The recently opened Lavan has gone to greater lengths than most to recognize these truths. Visit the one-of-a-kind store and get started by scrubbing your hands with your choice of bath salt in the foot-pedal-operated sink (pictured), then fi nish with one of many scented body butters. The immediate results are miraculous. Better still, this test-drive is complimentary — but you won’t want to leave without one of the many all-natural, small-batch products, made in Israel from Dead Sea minerals and other good stuff. (840 Granville, 604-568-8807, LavanLavan.ca)

Laptop bags have rarely refl ected the fact that many of the people who cart them everywhere are style-conscious creative types. But now, how you coddle your computer can be as much an expression of your personal aesthetic as your clothes and other fashion accessories. The Prague line of laptop bags comes in a rainbow of colours, is sturdy, and offers the option of built-in handles or an attachable shoul-der strap. Available in Vancouver exclusively at Obsessions (101-595 Howe, 604-633-0091, ObsessionsOnline.com); $49.95 (15”), $59.95-$67.95 (17”).

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DOWNTOWNshopping

Aeration is key to exploiting the full fl avour and aroma of wine, but traditional decanting takes too long when you and your guests are eager to savour that fi rst glass. Vinturi’s award-winning aerator “opens up” wine immediately as it pours, so it’s ready to drink as soon as it lands in the glass. Plus, it looks really cool! $99 (deluxe set) at Cookworks (various locations, Cookworks.ca)

Su Foster crafts her unique, limited-production jewellery and small art objects in her East Vancouver studio. They’re usually only available from Su herself at occasional studio sales and markets. But you can now fi nd a selection of her pieces (including the textured Westcoast rings, pictured above) at Lloyd’s of Gastown (157 Water, 604-629-0191).

Although it’s by no means new, there are few holiday gifts as versatile or as truly useful as Mark Bittman’s culinary bible, the not-at-all-immodestly-named How to Cook Everything. The weighty tome (over 1,000 pages) offers multiple easy-to-follow recipes for al-most every conceivable fruit, vegetable and protein, promising countless rev-elations for both pro chefs and novice home cooks. $31 at Book Warehouse (various locations, BookWarehouse.ca)

Give your convenient but puny-sounding MP3 player or laptop a much-needed sonic boost with a pair of Grado’s SR60 headphones. Handmade in Brooklyn, New York, they’re widely acclaimed for their fantastic sound and understated design — and also for their comparatively modest price. $115 from Hi-Fi Centre (578 Seymour, 604-688-5502, HiFiCentre.com)

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FestiveCOCKTAILS

WINTER PUNCH (Wendy McGuinness, Chambar)

Ingredients:1 oz 5-year Flor de Cane aged rum (or any dark rum)1/4 oz Green Chartreuse5 ml Giffard Apricot Brandy1 oz pineapple juice1/4 oz cinnamon syrup (available at fi ne grocers, or ake your own by adding a little ground cinnamon to simple syrup)2 oz Prosecco

Add all ingredients into a mixing glass and shake. Pour into glass and top with Prosecco to fi nish.

Chambar bar manager Wendy McGuinness with her Winter Punch

Celebrate asked two of downtown Vancouver’s most highly regarded bartenders, Wendy McGuinness of Chambar (562 Beatty, 604-879-7119, chambar.com) and Shaun Layton of L’Abattoir (217 Carrall, 604-568-1701, LAbattoir.ca) to share a recipe for a holiday-appropriate cocktail with our readers. The alcohol-based ingredients for these festive tipples are available at most good liquor retailers. Cheers!

BAGNOLET COCKTAIL (Shaun Layton, L’Abattoir)

Ingredients:1.5 oz Hennessy VSOP or VS cognac3/4 oz Tio Pepe fi no sherry1 oz Giffard fi g syrup1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice2 dashes Fee Brothers Old Fashion Bitters1 egg white Add all ingredients except bitters into a mixing glass. Shake fi rst without ice — this lets the egg white create a nice froth. Add ice and shake very hard. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or a footed sour glass. Drip bit-ters onto the froth to fi nish.

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EVENTSDOWNTOWN

BARNEY BENTALL & THE GRAND CARIBOO OPRY FUNDRAISER FOR THE POTLUCK CAFE SOCIETY Fifth annual “musical hootenanny” featuring Bar-ney Bentall, Ridley Bent, Dustin Bentall, and more, benefi tting The Potluck Cafe Society, which feeds residents of the DTES. Dec. 11 at Vogue Theatre (918 Granville), 6:30pm. Tickets $29.95-$49.95 from VogueThe-atre.com.

ONE OF A KIND CHRISTMAS SHOW AND SALE Clothing, home décor, acces-sories, visual art, and more from over 250 artisans throughout North America. Dec. 9-12 at New Vancouver Convention Centre (1055 Canada Place). Tickets and info: OneOfAKindVancouver.com.

GOH BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER Holiday classic featuring the National Ballet of Canada, the Goh Ballet, and the Vancou-ver Opera Orchestra. Dec. 16-19 (7:30pm) and Dec. 18-19 (2pm) at the Centre for Performing Arts (777 Homer). Tickets $28-$90.75 from Ticketmaster.

WINTER: COLD GENIUS — ENGLAND Pacifi c Baroque Orchestra performs a programme featuring works by Purcell, Lemaire, Haydn, and more. Dec. 19 at Milton and Fei Wong Experimen-tal Theatre at SFU Woodward’s (149 W. Hastings), 8pm. Tickets $10-$33 from Pacifi cBaroque.com.

BRIEF ENCOUNTER A multimedia mixture of song, dance, cinema, and stage, featuring Noel Coward’s timeless music and witty wordplay. To Dec. 23 at Playhouse Theatre (Hamilton & Dunsmuir), 8pm. Matinees: Wed, Sat, 2pm. Tickets $46-$74 from 604-873-3311.

VANCOUVER CHRISTMAS MARKET Inspired by the 700-year-old traditional Ger-man Christmas Market, this outdoor market features festive merchandise, food, cultural activities, and a special children’s area. To Dec. 24 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre plaza (Hamilton & W. Georgia), 11am-9pm. Admission $2-$5.

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Add a little colour to your grey winter mornings with Whitbread Wilkinson’s Pantone mugs. Each boasts a single colour-corrected Pantone slide and reference number. Available in over a dozen colours and a handful of neutrals. $14.99 at Homewerx (1053 Davie, 604-682-2204, Homewerx.ca).

Rex will indeed be king with Rockin’ Doggie’s sterling silver dog tag. Engraved on the front with your pooch’s initial in an English Gothic font, and on the back with your contact info, it may all seem a bit extravagant. But isn’t he or she your best friend? $76-$84 at Bow Wow Haus (1340 Davie, 604-682-1899, BowWowHaus.ca)

Turn a chore into a pleasure. The four-piece Merkur Futur shave set includes an adjustable razor, ‘silver tip’ badger brush, stand, and frosted-glass lather bowl. And with replacement blades running at a mere 40 cents each, it’s a gift that keeps on giving. $350 at Momentum (1237 Burrard, 604-689-4MEN, MomentumGrooming.com).

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Add a little childlike wonder to your holiday with this locally grown, Charlie Brown-inspired ‘limelight’ cypress, adorned with a single hand-blown glass ball of your choice. When the holidays are over, simply unwind the shaping wire and let your tree thrive in your garden or on your balcony. $29.99 and up at Get Fresh Flowers Inc. (1688 Davie, 604-685-3500, GetFreshFlowers.ca)

Considering you spent a small fortune on your iPad, what you keep it in is almost as important as the gadget itself. This antiqued leather iPad case will protect your toy/investment from the short, sharp shocks ahead. $150 at Vancouver Luggage Warehouse (1610 Robson, 604-633-2121).

Pearl onions pickled in balsamic vinegar make a perfect (and unique) hostess gift, or a festive snack when paired with walnuts and Cambozola. At cocktail time, substitute one of these in place of your run-of-the-mill cocktail onion for a sweeter, more complex Gibson martini. $9.95 at Cardero Bottega (1016 Cardero, 604-689-0450, CarderoBottega.com)

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HOLIDAYsparkle

Considered by many to be the best bubble from B.C., Blue Mountain Brut ($27.90) is made according to the méthode traditionnelle, meaning the Okanagan vineyard adheres to the traditional French techniques for making Champagne.

A very small and well-respected Champagne house, Gaston Chiquet ($49.90) is one of the best of the ‘Grower Champagnes’ (grown and produced on the same estate). Made of all Chardonnay grapes in very small cuvées, the comparatively low price offers a remarkable value for an authentic Champagne of this quality.

The granddaddy of Champagnes, Krug ($230) truly is the best of the best. An indulgent treat, Marquis Wine Cellars will be undercutting B.C. Liquor Store pricing by $25 on this top-fl ight vintage until Dec. 31.

Nothing captures the excitement and decadence of the holidays quite like a glass of chilled bubbly. Whether you’re opening your gifts in the morning or ringing in the new year at midnight, there’s a top-fl ight sparkling wine for every occasion and budget.

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Regular: $69.00 Regular: $65.00

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BRIGHT NIGHTS IN STAN-LEY PARK Traditional holiday miniature-train ride through the forest, and a visit to the chil-dren’s farmyard, benefi tting the BC Fire Fighters Burn Fund. To Jan. 2 in Stanley Park, 3-10pm daily (except Dec. 25). Tickets $5-$8 at the train or from Ticketmaster.

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT Annual holiday concert featuring the Vancouver Men’s Chorus. Dec. 9, 11-13 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church (1130 Jervis), 8pm. Matinee: Sun, 3pm. Tickets $25-$80 from VancouverMensChorus.ca

COCO’S 10TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CHARITY SHOW A fundraiser for A Lov-ing Spoonful and the Greater Vancouver Foodbank, featuring Vancouver’s top drag perform-ers, door prizes, raffl e, and live auction. Hosted by WE’s own Steven Schelling. Dec. 11 at Fountainhead Pub (1023

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AN EVENING OF DICKENS Local orator Cam Cathcart joins authors Don Mowatt and Carolyn Finlay for a fi reside reading. Dec. 18 at Roedde House Museum (1455 Barclay), 7-9pm. Tickets $14 from 604-684-7040.

BREAKFAST & SKAT-ING WITH SANTA Special breakfast with crafts, and entertainment. Dec. 18 at West End Community Centre, 9am (breakfast) and 11:30am (skate). $2 for every adult ac-companying a registered child. Register: 604-257-8333.

90TH ANNUAL POLAR BEAR SWIM Dive into the frigid water or just watch as the Vancouver Polar Bear Swim Club takes to the ocean. Jan. 1 at English Bay Beach (Davie & Denman), 2:30pm. Free to register from 12:30-2pm at English Bay bathhouse.

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