by Michelle Sproule | The main objective of this website is to scout out and promote the things that make Vancouver such a sweet place to be. We do this with an emphasis on the city’s independent spirit to foster a sense of connectedness within and between our communities, and to introduce our readers to the people who grow and cook our food, play the raddest tunes in our better venues, create our most interesting art, and design everything from what we wear to the spaces we inhabit. The Scout List is our carefully considered, first rate agenda of super awesome things that we’re either doing, wishing that we could do, or conspiring to do this week. You can also check it out in the Globe & Mail, from our calendar to theirs…and yours! 

FILM | The kickass Film Noir series continues at The Cinematheque this week. Get your fix of dark and sexy vintage movies including Niagara (starring Marilyn Monroe), Detective Story (Kirk Douglas), and The Lady from Shanghai (Rita Hayworth).
Now through Aug. 28 | Various times | Pacific Cinematheque (1131 Howe St) | $11 | DETAILS

SHIPYARDS | The North Vancouver Shipyards Twilight Market happens goes down on Friday night at North Van’s Shipbuilder’s Square. You can wander the pier, docks, and port-side paths while listening to live music and scarfing good food. Yup, in addition to a line-up of 15 food trucks, you can expect farmer’s market-style stalls, baked goods, preserves, popsicles, and pie. Bonus: cold beer at the beer garden.
Fri, Aug. 15 | 5-10pm | Shipbuilders’ Square, North Vancouver | DETAILS

RACES | Friday night is race night at Hastings Racecourse. The first horses leave the gate at 7pm and the excitement keeps up at a fast clip thereafter. Wear a fancy hat or a bow-tie if you want. No one will give a shit either way. The only “cup” here is made of plastic and it’s filled with beer.
Fri, Aug. 15, 22, 29 | 7 pm | Hastings Racecourse, Gate 6 or 9, PNE | DETAILS

SUMMER MARKET EXPLOSION | Hawkers Market and Eastside Flea join forces this weekend for a full day of fun. The day side of the equation will focus on the goods of the 50+ vendors that Eastside Flea has assembled, while the evening will be more about music, food, and drink (think 33 Acres beer, Disco Cheetah tacos, Nuez Milk, Jonny Pops, Salty Cookie Co.). It all starts at the civilized, post-espresso hour of 10am with the good vibes continuing until late at night.
Sat, Aug. 16 | 10am-late | The Independent (188 Kingsway) | $10/$15 at the door | DETAILS

CELEBRATE | Latin Fest goes down in Trout Lake Park this Sunday. With an artisan craft market, authentic Latin food, live music and dancing demonstrations, the park will be jumping. Add to that the possibility of authentic tamales and some Pão de Queijo and Sunday is looking pretty good. You won’t be the only one there, so consider taking public transit (Trout Lake is a short and pleasant walk from the Commercial Drive Skytrain Station).
Sun, Aug. 17 | noon – 7 pm | Trout Lake Park | FREE | DETAILS

PNE | The Pacific National Exhibition opens this week, so treat yourself to a wander through Playland and the fairgrounds. Feast upon mini-doughnuts, throw a few balls at something, take a ride, and try not to puke. The 2014 PNE will include a time warp concert series (Joan Jett and the Blackhearts play this Saturday night, as well as Air Supply, Trooper and Chilliwack on upcoming dates), plus farm animals and, get this, a Game of Thrones travelling exhibition that shows off a collection of nearly 100 GOT artifacts.
Aug. 16 – Sept. 1 | 11 am-11 pm | Pacific National Exhibition | DETAILS

LEARN | Adaptation and Evolution in the Park is a walk put on by the Stanley Park Ecology Society this Sunday that will take a look at ways in which these processes are evidenced in the context of Stanley Park. From the SPES: “Relationships between pollinators and plants, or trees and mycelium, are the result of a millenia’s worth of selective pressures. Join us to learn about where these and other unique adaptations have come from and where they might be going.” Science is such a turn-on, isn’t it? To attend, simply meet at the Stanley Park Nature House (located at the south-east shore of Lost Lagoon underneath the viewing plaza) at 1:30pm on Sunday with $5 in your pocket.
Sun, Aug. 17 | 1:30-3:30pm | Stanley Park Nature House | $5 | DETAILS

TOFINO LANTERN FESTIVAL | If you can slip out of town this coming weekend, head to Tofino as this Sunday brings with it the annual Lantern Festival at the Tofino Botanical Gardens. Beginning at dusk, locals and travellers alike gather carrying lanterns. As darkness falls a slow-moving procession floats through the garden paths, along the edges of ponds and through forests alight with the gentle glow of handmade and imaginative lantern installations. The whole experience is sort of like stumbling into a dream or a really mellow acid trip. One of our favourite Tofino events!
Sun, Aug. 17 | 7-10:30 pm in the Tofino Botanical Gardens | $12 | DETAILS

OKANAGAN FEAST OF FIELDS | Alternatively, head to the Okanagan for the 6th annual Okanagan Feast of Fields at the Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm near Kelowna. The 3 hour long wandering feast (literally in the fields) is one of the best on the food calendar, featuring amazing local food and drink. It’s always good times, plus the money raised goes to Farm Folk City Folk and their continued efforts to connect local farmers and food producers with local chefs. Added bonus: there will be a shuttle bus available from a number of Okanagan locations to get you to the event without your car. Tickets for this Feast as well as the Lower Mainland (September 7th) and Vancouver Island (September 14th) Feasts are available here.
Sun, Aug. 17 | 1-4pm | 4380 Takla Rd, Kelowna | $95 | DETAILS

WISDOM | Former CBC radio personality and photographer David Wisdom hosts his annual evening of art and music at the VAG on Tuesday night. It’s so popular that it’s guaranteed to be a sell out, which is why we’re telling you about it early. David Wisdom is a bit of a big deal. Not only does he have a dreamy radio voice and impressive musical knowledge (particularly on Jazz), he’s also an accomplished photographer. Wisdom’s summer slide show will review works by the artist himself, as well as some by Robert Kleyn, Karin Bubas, Carol Sawyer, Felicia Gail, Iain Ross, Laurie Papou, and Jade Blade. The ‘communal slide show’ will be accompanied by live music by Satnav.
Tue., Aug. 19 | Doors 6:15pm, 7pm | Vancouver Art Gallery | $10 | DETAILS

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Michelle Sproule grew up in Kitsilano and attended University in Australia and the University of Victoria before receiving her graduate degree in Library Sciences from The University of Toronto. She lives in beautiful Strathcona and enjoys wandering aimlessly through the city’s streets with her best friend – a beat up, sticky, grimy (but faithful) camera.

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