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Start with an avocado tree starter kit!

Dr. Gary Hinshaw, an astrophysicist at the University of British Columbia, poses in this undated handout photo. Astrophysicist Dr. Gary Hinshaw wasn’t sure what a satellite would find when it launched in 2001.

Franz Ferdinand/Facebook The beginning of the holiday season is here, and to make sure you are in tune with the good vibes and happiness the season brings, we have a list of some of the hottest shows and performances this week.

From special programming to added features and even a scuba-diving Santa Claus, families will find December merry and bright at the Vancouver Aquarium.

We released Episode 2 of the Vancouver Is Awesome podcast today! Each week we bring you insights and analysis on things happening in your city that we think you should know about.

Perfect for our rainy months ahead!

Big Joy is a hair salon. It's also an experimental music festival. While distinct in offerings, each Big Joy is underscored by an approachable atmosphere that favours inclusivity and quality above all else.

Photo Paul McGrath, North Shore News The above photo shows the Sky Wheel on the Pier glowing in a time lapse photo taken on Friday night.

Wrap up Hope is back for another holiday season! Find unique, local, holiday wrapping paper designed by homeless and low-income Megaphone magazine vendors FREE with every issue of December's Megaphone magazine.

The East Van Choir Collective presents: Keep It All The Year, a fundraiser for WISH . Photo: Kingsgate Chorus Facebook On December 14, Vancouver's finest/most joyful/superfun "indie choirs" will come together in support of DTES drop-in centre, WISH .