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Ten Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now And Next Week

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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!

MAKE | Head to the Homesteader’s Emporium on Wednesday at 6pm for one of their handy mid-week workshops. This time the champions of DIY tackle a how-to on making your own nut milk and cheese. Expect a live demo and enough information get you started on making your own nut milk at home.
Wed, Jan 28 | 6pm | Homesteader’s Emporium (649 E Hastings St.) | $5 | DETAILS

READ | Vancouver author Michael Christie (The Beggar’s Garden) has a new book out. If I Fall, If I Die is the story of what happens when Will, the son of a shut-in filmmaker who has lived most of his life inside, discovers the outside world. Not only an accomplished writer, Christie is also a legit skateboarder and the peeps at Antisocial Skateboard Shop are showing their support by hosting a launch and book signing this Thursday night. Good times only at Antisocial.
Thu, Jan 29 | 7pm | Antisocial (2337 Main St) | DETAILS

OPENING | Once you’ve had your copy of If I Fall, If I Die signed at Antisocial on Thursday night, wander down the street for a look at the latest exhibition at Hot Wet Art City Gallery. Piñata features the works of papier mache wizard Meaghan Kennedy and artist Ali Bruce. This show runs now through Feb 14, but everyone knows that the first night of the show is always the most fun!
Opening: Fri, Jan 30 | 7-11pm| Hot Art Wet City Gallery (2206 Main ST) | DETAILS

STRUCTURE + FORM | There’s a Built City lecture going down at the Museum of Vancouver this week. As explained by the MOV, these lectures are a series of talks aimed at engaging “city thinkers from all disciplines and areas of interest to make connections between community, policy and governance, to the ideals and economics of architectural theory and practice.” Thursday’s talk, entitled Structure & Form, sees designer Omer Arbel and consulting engineer Eric Karsh discuss their design process…“the alchemy they perform with the dross of wood, glass, concrete, steel and wire.”
Thu, Jan. 29 | 7pm | Museum of Vancouver (1100 Chestnut Street) | $14 | DETAILS

GIG | The Operators (with frontman Dan Boeckner of Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs, and Divine Fits) are so popular that they will play The Fox Friday AND Saturday night. As Nic Bragg pointed out in The Zulu Report this month, “Operators have earned comparisons to everyone from New Order to LCD Soundsystem, but clearly there is more of a unique idiosyncratic sound at work. Buy your ticket now – the Fox is a pretty tiny spot to see them and both shows will sell out.”
Fri, Jan 30 + Sat, Jan 31 | 9pm | Fox Cabaret (2321 Main St) | $15 | DETAILS

A MOVEABLE ART FEAST | Take a guided tour through three modern art exhibitions this Saturday afternoon. Meet at the Audain Gallery for a tour of Geometry of Knowing with curator Amy Kazymerchyk, then head over to the Satellite Gallery for 2pm tour of Mainstreeters: Taking Advantage, 1972–1982 with curators Allison Collins and Michael Turner. Finish your afternoon with a 3pm tour of exhibitions at the Contemporary Art Gallery with CAG Director, Nigel Prince and CAG Curator, Learning and Public Programs, Shaun Dacey.
Sat, Jan 31 | 1PM | Audain Gallery (149 West Hastings St) | DETAILS

THRIFT | Main Street’s vintage store F As In Frank is having a Fill A Bag event this weekend. Hit the Cambrian Hall Saturday morning (the earlier the better) to fill a bag (they provide them, so don’t get excited about bringing along your extra large versions to the party) with vintage duds. Think t-shirts, sweaters, coats, pants – you could potentially outfit yourself for the whole year here for cheap. Crowds are expected, so take your friendliest demeanour.
Sat, Jan 31 | 10am | Cambrian Hall (215 E 17th) | $10 | DETAILS

FUSE | Fuse is back at the VAG. The official skinny: “Chinese contemporary art in Unscrolled and the legacy of Emily Carr in Landon Mackenzie’s Wood Chopper and the Monkey. Take out a selection from the Human Library, experience an interactive installation by Hong Kong Exile and listen to the lyrical stylings of Sonic Elder before heading to the Courtroom Bars…” There’s something sort of magical about wandering an art gallery after hours, particularly when one is permitted to enjoy a glass of adult refreshment!
Fri, Jan 30 | 8pm–1am | Vancouver Art Gallery (750 Hornby St.) | $20 | DETAILS

FILM | Put aside an afternoon or an evening to slip away to the movies. Bird People is playing at The Cinematheque Theatre this week. Set in a Paris hotel, this is the story of “the pull of freedom on two restless souls in our migratory, connected/disconnected world.” Sounds kind of perfect for a mid-winter Sunday afternoon.
Fri, Jan 30 – Wed, Feb 4 | Various times | 1131 Howe St | DETAILS

WINTER FARMERS MARKET | Winter can be tough. Stay strong, take your vitamins, and eat well by loading the fridge with fresh, local food. Shoot over to 30th and Ontario to pick up fruits and veggies. Look for kale, crispy apples, leeks, beets, potatoes and squash, as well as goodies like baked goods, preserves and local honey. A little honey makes everything better!
Sat, Jan 31 | 10am – 2pm | East Parking Lot Nat Bailey Stadium | DETAILS

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late-may-2009-169Michelle 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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