Patio Party x Ki Modern Japanese + Bar x Alberni

Patio party at Ki Modern Japanese Restaurant + Bar on Alberni Street June 20, 2012.



Summer officially kicked off at Ki with an appropriate patio party for industry and online professionals.

Summer Tweetup x Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

Summer Tweetup at Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House downtown on June 12, 2012.



The Vancouver Twitter community hit up downtown's favourite chop house and eatery for some fresh seafood and summertime fun amidst the dreary weather.

Photo Booth: The Buzz Event x V-Lounge x Earls Yaletown

FaceBox Media photo booth fun at The Buzz Entrepreneur Event at V-Lounge in Earls Restaurant in Yaletown on March 15, 2012.



Nick Routley, Dennis and May Pang, Amie Nguyen, Christine Yurie, Astra Paterson-Taylor, Earl Alikpala, and myself.

Yelp's Night at the Museum (of Vancouver) x Community Party

Yelp's Night at the Museum community party at the Museum of Vancouver in Kitsilano on February 22, 2012.



All partygoers and Vancouverites alike (like me and Cyndi Hunter, above—spot the kiss on my cheek) packing into the city's museum for Yelp's monthly party.

The Buzz Event x Xi Shi Lounge x Shangri-La Hotel

The Buzz Entrepreneur Event from The Buzz Group at Xi Shi Lounge in the Shangri-La Hotel on November 24, 2011.



The Buzz Event ventured outside of the Granville club scene and strip to the new Xi Shi Lounge for a more intimate networking session.

Prestons Restaurant x Menu Tasting x Coast Coal Harbour Hotel

Prestons Restaurant media tasting event at Coast Coal Harbour Hotel on October 17, 2011.



After a long hard Monday (not really), most of the Vancouver dining community came out for the celebration of Prestons new menu with an all out tasting party courtesy of the folks (and friends) over at Popcorn social agency.

Yelp Goes Bollywood Burlesque x Elite Party x Ginger62

Yelp Goes Bollywood Burlesque Elite Event at Ginger62 nightclub on Granville Street on September 29, 2011.



I love how Yelp goes with some pretty out there themes and varieties for their monthly Elite parties.

Wedding Pangs: FaceBox x Photo Booth x Kirin Restaurant

FaceBox Media photo booth fun at Wedding Pangs reception with newlyweds Dennis and May Pang at Kirin Restaurant City Square on September 24, 2011.

Photo Booth: Thoroughbred 2011 x Playboy Bunnies

FaceBox Media photo booth fun at Thoroughbred: A Day at the Races 2011 with Kristie Yung, Mijune Pak, Crystal Kwon, Tania Yan, Chin Chin Ho on August 6, 2011.

Photo Booth: Expo 86 Party x Karra Barron + Angela Jung

Photo Booth: Karra Barron, Angela Jung (as Expo Ernie), and myself at the Expo 86 Quarter Century Look-back Party.


Photo | Christine McAvoy

Vancouver Daze #9: YVR Twestival 2011 x Harbour Centre Lookout

Vancouver Daze, Volume 9: 2011 Vancouver Twestival at Harbour Centre Lookout on March 24, 2011. Published in Vancouver Is Awesome.



So Twestival was light night and it was truly awesome! Make sure to read about all the different Twestivals all over the world and their global movement through local chapters.

Photo Booth: FaceBox Media x Unite for Japan

FaceBox Media photo booth fun at Unite for Japan fundraiser with Angela Jung, Peter, and Gio Levy on March 19, 2011.



FaceBox Media is Vancouver's latest entry into the photo both social service. However, there's a twist. FBM prides itself on its ridiculous attention to environmentalism. My UBC and CVC pals Martin Hui (brother of new Whitecaps FC singer Marie Hui) and Gerry Hernandez, principals in the company, bring a green vibe to their entrepreneurial venture.

Unite for Japan x Fundraiser x Post Modern Dance Bar

Unite for Japan fundraiser event at Post Modern dance bar and nightclub on March 19, 2011.



The night was set for a casual, relaxing encounter of friends and colleagues amidst a serious cause in support of Japanese victims and the Red Cross.

Photo Booth: Langara College x Math & Science Open House

PixelBooth photo booth fun at the Langara College Math & Science Open House with Sophia Cheng and Colene on March 15, 2011.

Yelp Word to Your Author x Elite Event x The New Oxford

Yelp Word to Your Author Elite Event at The New Oxford in Yaletown on January 12, 2011.



I had an absolute blast hanging out at The New Oxford bar with my fellow Yelpers.