Barefoot Wine & Bubbly x Beauty Night x The Boathouse

Barefoot Wine & Bubbly event in support of Beauty Night Society at The Boathouse Restaurant at English Bay on May 30, 2012.



Local media, bloggers, and professionals (like May Pang, top) gathering to the back of the Boathouse to support Beauty Night Society and giving confidence to women in need.

Penguin Point Exhibit x Vancouver Aquarium x Stanley Park

Penguin Point exhibit at Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park on May 23, 2012.



The Vancouver Aquarium debuting six penguins on loan from South Africa at their newest attraction, dubbed "Penguin Point".

East Van Love Tweetup Vol. 5 x Hai Phong x Kingsway

East Van Love Tweetup #5 at Hai Phong Vietnamese Restaurant on Kingsway on March 22, 2012. Photos by Jeremy Lim Photography.

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.

Vancouver Daze #38: Shark Truth x Sans Fin Soup Contest

Vancouver Daze, Volume 38: Shark Truth's Sans Fin Soup Contest at Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel on October 13, 2011. Published in Vancouver Is Awesome.



Last night was Shark Truth's big Sans Fin Soup Contest in support of finding alternatives to shark fin soup and stopping fish mutulation.

#Rick25: BirthDAZE x Dinner x Party x Tweetup x Subeez Cafe

My 25th BirthDAZE Tweetup at Subeez Cafe on August 3, 2011 (actual birthday on July 31).

"You get sloppy drunk. I stay whisky neat." – Donald Glover

XXV. 25 years. Last night was my much hyped (not really) birthday dinner, party, and tweetup.

Concert: AXIS 2011 x Kristie Yung & Co. x Vancouver Playhouse

AXIS 2011: Victor Kim, Passion x Leejay, Summer Breeze, and Kristie Yung at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre on July 30, 2011.

Singer Kristie Yung x Summer Tweetup x OpenRoad Honda

Kristie Yung performing live for the Summer Tweetup at the OpenRoad Honda dealership in Burnaby on July 21, 2011.



Catch Kristie performing live for AXIS 2011 at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre this Saturday night. Get your tickets here (and check here for discount codes). Watch her interview with Angela Jung from The Buzz Event below.

Vancity Buzz x 3rd Birthday x Boat Party x False Creek

Vancity Buzz's 3rd birthday boat party aboard Abitibi at the Plaza of Nations in False Creek on July 23, 2011.



Photographed: Angela Jung, Natasha Jung, Emily Tsang, Matt Linsangan and Jay Castro from Hamburger Disco, DJ Christine Yurie, Crystal Kwon and Karm Sumal from Vancity Buzz, Minna Van from The Network Hub, Dammy Og from Reach Magazine, Tania Yan from Bunnie Bar, Chin Chin Ho, and Queenie Tang.

Soulstice 2011: SWV x Ginuwine x Tony! Toni! Toné! x Orpheum

Soulstice 2011: SWV, Ginuwine, and Tony! Toni! Toné! with Amanda Silvera and DJ Bles-sed at the Orpheum Theatre on July 1, 2011.

Greek Day 2011 x Festival x Broadway x Kitsilano

Greek Day 2011 open air street market and public festival on the streets of West Broadway in Kitsilano with Angela Jung on June 26, 2011.



Angela and I hit up the mean streets of Kitsilano to explore the Greek festivities.

The Buzz Event x Reach Magazine x Vancity Buzz x Canvas Lounge

The Buzz Entrepreneur Event from Reach Magazine and Vancity Buzz at Canvas Lounge on June 16, 2011.



After the bird show at the Vancouver Aquarium, I headed to Gastown for the latter part of the local entrepreneur meetup, The Buzz Event.

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

Expo 86 x Quarter Century Look-Back Party x Science World

Expo 86 Quarter Century Look-back Party at Science World on May 6, 2011.



From Vancouver Is Awesome and Yelp Vancouver with Angela Jung (above), Karra Barron, Dennis Pang, May C., Nick Routley, and Jeremy Lim.

Vancouver Daze #12: Sonora Resort x Cook Book Launch

Vancouver Daze, Volume 12: The Tastes of Sonora Resort cook book launch with Executive Chef Terry Pichor at Miele Yaletown on April 14, 2011. Published in Vancouver Is Awesome.



Last night was an exclusive  tasting of the menu from the reclusive Sonora Resort and island retreat. The world renowned resort is famously secluded and reachable only by helicopter or seaplane. Above is a photo of  their signature quail egg yolk ravioli with goats milk ricotta, wild mushrooms, and beurre noisette, an eminently delectable and delicious concoction.

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.

Video: YWiB Beyond Pink 2010 Conference

The Young Women in Business (YWiB) threw their annual Beyond Pink 2010 Conference last week at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver and I covered the event as their official videographer along with the lovely Angela Jung interviewing delegates, organizers, and speakers like Aritzia Vice President of Marketing and Creative Services Sally Parrott and Lainey Gossip founder Elaine Lui. Watch the video and full coverage available here.

Lunch x Cactus Club Cafe x Bentall 5 x Burrard

Lunch at Cactus Club Cafe at Bentall 5 on Burrard Street on November 20, 2010 with Angela Jung.



On our lunch break from YWiB's Beyond Pink conference, Angela and I headed out for a classy lunch. We went to Cactus Club Cafe's flagship location downtown at Bentall.

YWiB Beyond Pink 2010 x Conference x Four Seasons Hotel

Young Women in Business (YWiB)'s 2010 Beyond Pink conference at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver on November 20, 2010.



"Make your brand. Leave your mark." I received a last minute invite to cover Beyond Pink as a videographer to help out my Angela Jung capture day two of the festivities for YWiB.