I have an exciting announcement to share with you this week. Today is my birthday! I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself as your esteemed Mood Swing curator. 

My name is Phoebe, I’m a freelance journalist and researcher originally from Calgary and have been living in Vancouver for four years. I’m a Leo sun, Sagittarius moon and Gemini rising, and you don’t have to know much about astrology to know that means I am insane. I love lake swims, horror movies, fruity beers, reality TV and my Google calendar. I have always been the planner friend who loves hunting for cool events and keeping busy, which makes Mood Swing and me a match made in Type A heaven.

Welcome to the first-ever edition of Mood Swing, a new weekly event round-up from SAD Online. Each week, we'll share a carefully curated list of five upcoming local events and activities that won't break the bank (or your heart). Expect workshops, walking tours, live performances, markets, art shows and whatever else we think will fill you with the inspiration you need to get through the week (and fight that summertime SAD-ness).