Zamala JournalGuideHow to plan a sangeet or mehndi night in Metro VancouverRead the story

The room, the sound, the henna, the food and the paper, and where to start if your wedding falls between December and the spring.

Zamala JournalSpotlightTayybeh: Syrian catering and family-style dinners in Mount Pleasant, VancouverRead the story

Tayybeh started as pop-up dinners in 2016. Now the newcomer women in its kitchen cook Syrian food for group dinners in Mount Pleasant and catering across Metro Vancouver.

Zamala JournalGuideWedding flowers in Vancouver, piece by piece: the list to bring to your floristRead the story

Every piece a wedding can have, what decides how many of each, what it tends to cost, and what to drop when the quote comes back.

Zamala JournalSpotlightViva Events & Decor: Sofreh Aghd and wedding décor in North VancouverRead the story

Mariya on the Sofreh pieces couples ask about most, and on bringing two families' traditions into one wedding so both sides feel respected and represented.

Zamala JournalCommunityWhat's on in Vancouver this week: Nov 2 – 8, 2026Read the story

Two free Diwali Fest celebrations, Ballet BC's 40th-season opener, Prokofiev's Cinderella at the Orpheum, six days of music on Granville Island and Bear Creek Lights in Surrey.

Zamala JournalGuidePrivate dining in Vancouver for 10 to 40 guests: rooms, buy-outs and how to arrange itRead the story

What the headcount changes, set and family-style menus for a group, how much notice to give, bringing your own wine, and a private chef who cooks at your home.

Zamala JournalCommunityWhat's on in Vancouver this week: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026Read the story

A silent film with live organ at the Orpheum, Halloween in Burnaby and on Granville Island, the Lions' playoff game, the Parade of Lost Souls and Tosca's final performance.

Zamala JournalGuideHow to hire a bartender for a home party in VancouverRead the story

How many you need, who buys the alcohol, whether a party at home needs a permit, Serving It Right, and what to ask before you hire.

Zamala JournalGuideHow to throw an office holiday party on a small budget in VancouverRead the story

Where a small number goes furthest, lunch or evening, the office or a community-centre room, and when a liquor permit comes in.

Zamala JournalGuideHow far ahead to hire for a December celebration in VancouverRead the story

Realistic lead times for caterers, DJs, bakers and photographers, what to put in your first message, and how to plan if you're starting in late October.

Zamala JournalCommunityWhat's on in Vancouver this week: Oct 19 – 25, 2026Read the story

The Stanley Cup champions at Rogers Arena, Astra Lumina opening in Stanley Park, Diwali at Marine Gateway, short track back at the Coliseum and the Writers Fest's closing night.

Zamala JournalCommunityHalloween in Vancouver 2026: the nights with a live bandRead the story

A forró party on East Hastings, a costume contest at the Astoria, a free parade in East Van — and what these nights teach you about throwing your own.