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SCOUT LIST: The 10 Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now And Next Week

Scout Magazine — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:13:24 +0000

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. From our calendar to yours…

Strange Brew | Grab a seat at the Rio for a screening of Strange Brew. “Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug Mackenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the orphan Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront the suspicious brewmaster and two teams of vicious hockey players.” Stick around afterwards for the 9pm screening of Slap Shot. What better, more quintessentially Canadian way could there be to cap an evening during Craft Beer Week?
Thursday, May 24 | 7pm | Rio Theatre | Details

Shop | Not only does Le Marché St. George have its usual line-up of good reasons to visit (quality tea and coffee, fresh baked goods, amazing cheese and beautiful textiles and soap) but they now sell ice cream AND are gearing up for a pop-up. The temporary shop will offer new linens, cottons, ceramics and more. Can’t wait.
Thursday, May 24 – June 4 | Le Marché St George (4393 St. George @ 28th.) | Details

Walk | The season of the walking tour is upon us! The Vancouver Heritage Foundation runs a series of walks that explore cracks and corners of the city with a healthy dose of history and and folklore that will leave you better informed and appreciative of the subtleties of your hometown. Get to know your city a little better with a walk through Chinatown this weekend. The tour covers the fact that Chinese immigration to Vancouver predates the city’s incorporation in 1886 and introduces participants to societal buildings, constructed as headquarters for Chinese fraternal and clan groups. Interesting stuff. Bonus: stick around for a late afternoon lunch at Fat Dragon and then catch the Chinatown Night Market. Pretty solid Friday, amirite?
Friday, May 25 | 12-1:30 pm | Meet at southeast corner of Carrall and Pender | $12 | Details

Dig-in | There’s a dinner going down at Harvest Community Foods in Strathcona this week. A locally made line of authentic Italian tomato based sauce (Sugo) is officially launching their product with a pasta dinner at the shop. We haven’t tasted the sauce (we like to make our own), but we dig local, independent, small batch goodness, and we also like the idea of a bunch of people sharing a Friday night meal at Harvest. This block of Union has changed so much over the past year. Get there a little early and check out cool summer clothing at neighbours Charlie & Lee and Board of Trade bore nipping in to The Union for a Banga cocktail (you might also pay your respects at the Jimi Hendrix shrine next door). Afterwards you can float your way through the Chinatown Night Market. Another full Friday night, for sure. Get in touch with Stephanie or Mike at Harvest to reserve a spot today, because seating is seriously limited. 604-682-8851.
Friday May 25 | 7pm | Harvest Community Foods (243 Union) | 10$/plate | Details

Gig | Kurt Vile and The Violators are at the Biltmore Friday night. Tickets aren’t going to last, so grab ‘em at Zulu before it’s too late.
Friday May 25 | Doors at 8pm – Show at 9:30 | Biltmore Cabaret | $20

In-store | Zulu throws down with another amazing in-store session this week. Toronto’s ZEUS stop by the Kits store for a quick blast of tunes in advance of their full-on psychedelic pop show at the Biltmore (Saturday May 26 | 7pm | Biltmore Cabaret | $15). “Zeus are a young band who were quickly signed to Arts and Crafts and enlisted as the support band for Jason Collett. They dial in a sound that is instantly catchy, yet hard to place completely…is that a Kinks influenced riff or gorgeous Big Star melodies?” Cool, free and enriching. Take some cash in your pocket to score from Zulu’s new haul of concert posters or grab a super fine spring T-shirt. Support Zulu, ’cause they support you.
Saturday, May 26 | 3:30pm | Zulu Records (1972 W.4th) | Free? | Details

Pop-Up | OK, so this is one that you have to get moving on right now. Chef Owen Lightly of Butter on the Endive is hosting a second series of Chef In Residence dinners this coming weekend and seats will go quickly. Owen will once again be collaborating with Adam Chandler of BETA 5 Chocolates (May 26) and James Town of Mikuni Wild Harvest Mushrooms (May 27) as well as Blue Owl Antiques, Tonio Creanza (Creanza Olive Oil), and Luis Valdizon (food enthusiast and gifted photographer). There will be an olive oil tasting in the Blue Owl shop before guests move upstairs for a plated, 4 course intimate dinner. All dinners are 4 courses, $65 (not including gratuity)
May 26 &27 | Blue Owl Antiques (2308 W Broadway @ Vine) | $65 | Details

Culture | The Matisse show opens at the Vancouver Art Gallery this week. The best day to catch the show is Saturday, when you can also take in the Heller Lecture (Collecting Matisse and Modern Masters: The Cone Sisters of Baltimore). The Heller Lecture ticket includes admission to Collecting Matisse. Capacity is limited for this event, so get sorted now.
Saturday, May 26 | 1pm | Vancouver Art Gallery | $30 | Details

Support Local | Portobello West is going down this weekend. Flip through clothing, accessories and trinkets from 50 different local designers. Listen to music, eat from food carts and work it all off on the seawall afterward.
Saturday + Sunday, May 26 + 27 | 11am -5pm | Creekside Community Centre (1 Athlete’s Way) | $2 | Details

Slugfest | I’ve always wanted to make it to Slugfest for the weirdness factor, but it does require a bit of a drive out to Richmond. Still, I can’t imagine it being a let down once you get there. There’s a beauty contest (vote for biggest, smallest, or slimiest) followed by the Great Richmond Slug Race (in which, one assumes, the slugs will race each other in especially exciting fashion). Note that this is a bring your own slug event (for serious), so get out and find yourself a winner. Your garden or local park is always a good bet. And be sure to look after the little dudes. We know from experience that they like green lettuce, kale and cucumbers.
May 27 | 1-4 pm | Richmond Nature Park ( 11851 Westminster Hwy) | Details

OUT OF TOWN…

SUNSHINE COAST | If you can skip town, consider running off to the Sunshine Coast for the fifth annual Lund Shellfish Festival. A quick ferry ride and a beautiful drive down a winding road gets you fresh cooked seafood, tours, and cooking demonstrations.
May 25-27 | Lund, BC | Details

TOFINO | There is no better way to kickstart summer than to head over to Tofino to check out Feast! Tofino, a 16 day series of gastronomic events that culminates in the always magical Tofino Food and Wine Festival. Trust us. These are seriously good times.
Now – June 2 | Tofino, BC | 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 shops and streets with her best friend – a beat up, sticky, grimy, and uncooperative camera.

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SCOUT LIST: The 10 Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now And Next Week

Scout Magazine — Mon, 14 May 2012 21:03:23 +0000

Anywhere But Here | I like the sound of the international Polaroid exhibit Anywhere But Here that’s going up at the Positive Negative gallery this week. “The fleeting times where you are at peace, where everything is in harmony — a perfect moment. ‘Anywhere But Here‘ investigates and visualizes the sublime escapism people reach for every day solidified in a Polaroid as unique and individual as that instant.” There is a substantial list of contributing artists for this gig. Works have come from Germany, Sweden, England, Italy, and all across the United States and Canada. Check it out.
Opening: Wednesday, May 16 | 7-11pm | Positive Negative Gallery (436 Columbia) | Wed to Sat, 1 to 5 (until June 2nd)

Say Wha?! | Say Wha?! (Readings of Deliciously Rotten Writing) goes down on Wednesday night. This hilarious evening involves a handful of comedic performers putting their spin on some of the most “cringe-worthy, embarrassing and painfully earnest writing in print.” This is ‘laugh until your belly hurts’ sort of stuff. Readings by: Sara Bynoe (host), Chip Ellis, Diana Frances, Ken Hegan and Sarah Szloboda.
Wednesday, May 16 | 8-10pm | Cottage Bistro (4470 Main) | $10 | Details

Speak Up | The City of Vancouver is holding a few community information/planning sessions this week. Grandview-Woodlands and the West End are looking at a bunch of change over the next decade and the City wants to involve residents and business owners in contributing to what this change will look like. If you live or work in one of these ‘hoods, this is a good time to get your two cents in.
Grandview Woodlands | Wednesday, May 16th | 5 – 9 pm | Café Deux Soleils, 2096 Commercial | Details
West End | Thursday, May 17th, 4 – 8 pm at Central Presbyterian Church, 1133 Thurlow Street | Details

Beer | Craft Beer Week kicks off this week and man-o-man, is there a lot to do. Check out their website for event details. Scout picks: Hoppapalooza III at the Alibi Room; Hop-Headbanger’s Ball (Woodland Smokehouse), and Cicerone vs Sommelier at The Irish Heather. Many events are sold out but if you get on it right now, you can still snag a seat at Sisters of the Tap at Ensemble (“…an evening of beer and the women behind them…six breweries and five courses complimenting the different styles and personalities of each beer. Each course will be thoughtfully paired by Top Chef Canada Dale Mackay and Executive Chef Brad Hendrickson).
May 18 – 26 | Various times/venues | Details

Dig It | Again and Again and Again, Serial Formats and Repetitive Actions is up and running at the VAG. Slip in Tuesday night (admission by donation) to check out this new show. I’m always fascinated to see what a curator will find/see when given access to the massive permanent collection at the VAG. This show, curated by Daina Augaitis (chief curator/associate director) draws from the permanent collection and “…features artists who utilize repetitive actions or serial images to open up perception both figuratively and literally. From the mechanistic repetition inherent in much domestic work and industrial labour, to the multiple versions afforded by technological developments, to the limits of endurance that have been tested by performance artists, this exhibition offers a number of perspectives on what it means to do something again and again and again.” Sounds awesome.
May 12 – September | Vancouver Art Gallery | $19.50 | Details

Eat Local | It’s been a long, dark winter, but it’s over now. Not sure you can believe me? The Kitsilano Farmers Market opens this Sunday, and if that isn’t a sure sign of summer, I don’t know what is. Last week was Trout Lake, this week Kits! Another couple of weeks and we’ll be running with a full compliment of neighbourhood markets to take our pick from. Welcome back farmers. We’ve missed you!
Sundays. May 20 – October 21 | 10am-2pm | 2690 Larch @t 10th | Details

Grow | Looking for something low-key and grounding to do with your Sunday? Think about heading up to Kingsway to jumpstart your summer garden plans. Victory Gardens has joined forces with super-crafters from Collage Collage to create a Container Garden Kit that will get you sorted out lickety-split, and Sunday is the day that they’re launching the project. If you haven’t been to Collage Collage or have been wanting to check out the kickass Victory Gardens girls that everyone is talking about, this is a good opportunity to do both. Bonus: since you’re up there you also get to have a visit to Matchstick Coffee, poke your head in to a few shops and galleries, and test a few treats at the Gluten Free Bakery.
Sunday May 20 | 2-4pm | Collage Collage (621 Kingsway) | Details

Do it | Wander and people-watch through the “shopping extravaganza” of the Chinatown Night Market. Eat street-food, pick up a few pair of novelty socks or an interesting iphone case, and most important, meet/see new people. The possibilities are endless. Grab a cocktail at The Keefer or Bao Bei first. There is nothing quite like the magical circus of Chinatown at night, but it’s even more magical with a quality cocktail or two swimming in your head.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday night | 6:30-11pm | Keefer between Main and Columbia | Details

Be Prepared | Summer is coming. Imagine all the long, warm days of reading at the beach! Load up on some of the greatest classics at the Sons and Lovers Summer Reading Pop-Up Shop this weekend. Grab some Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Salinger, Lawrence, and Wilde. Sons and Lovers will be at Revolver Coffee Shop with a fine selection of classics priced between $5 and $7. Can’t beat that.
Sunday, May 20 | 1pm-4p | Cash Only | Revolver (325 Cambie St.) | Details

Quick | There is still time to catch the annual Degree Exhibition at Emily Carr. Wander the galleries, hallways, foyers and classrooms of the campus to take in the work of this year’s graduating students. Students exhibiting their work have come through ECUAD in the disciplines of animation, ceramics, communication design, drawing, digital and interactive arts, film/video/integrated media, illustration, industrial design, interactive design, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. There will be genius among them, for sure. See you there!
Now – Sunday, May 20 | 10am-6pm | Emily Carr University of Art + Design (1400 Johnston, Granville Island) | Details

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SCOUT LIST: The 11 Things That You Absolutely Should Do Between Now And Next Week

Scout Magazine — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:54:18 +0000

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. From our calendar to yours…

Pop-Up | Chef Owen Lightly of Butter on the Endive presents a series of pop-up dinners at Le Marché St. George this week ( 3 consecutive 5-course dinners and one casual Sunday brunch in the beautiful Marche space). For each of the dinners, Owen will be collaborating with another local chef. All (excluding the Sunday brunch) are $65 and require a ticket, which can be pre-purchased by pay pal. Alcohol is BYOB for each event. Get all the details here.
May 3-6 | 5:30 and 8:30pm seatings | $65 | Details

Learn | Fusion Kitchen is a start-up social enterprise that helps recent immigrant women develop their transferable skills, work experience, and self-confidence to gain employment in the Canadian workforce. Even though many of the women that come to Canada are well educated and have years of professional experience, it is often difficult for them to find a good job that makes use of their skill sets. Fusion Kitchen got the idea to tap in to some of this skill to offer Vancouverites unique cooking classes with a seriously authentic vibe. Each 3-hour class features a tutorial and hands-on cooking of “mom’s cooking” dishes. “When you enter the kitchen and learn to cook with our teachers, you are taught about the ingredients used, the secrets to making the perfect dish, and details about the culture. We provide a community where knowledge, skills, and culture are exchanged.” This week you can drop in to learn how to cook Pakistani food (think Mint and Lentil Kebabs and Strawberry Lassi!).
May 4th | 6-9pm | Woodlands Smokehouse (485 Commercial) | $65 | Details

Grow | Do you love the idea of eating fresh, home-grown food but a touch baffled as to how to get things rolling with the space you have? The World In A Garden is hosting a small-space gardening class with Bonita Magee of FarmFolk CityFolk. Bonita will lead workshop participants through the varied practical methods of small-space gardening. Take away your very own starter plants and the skills to grow food at home.
Thursday, May 3 | 6-7 pm | The World In a Garden (W. 57th and East Blvd.) | $15 | Details

Create | There’s an opening at the Gam Gallery this weekend. Julia Kreutz’ No Man is an Island is a series of mixed media pieces using simplistic, collaged images with drawn and inked additions. In addition to showing her works, Kreutz will host a drop-in collage workshop for anyone interested in getting a little creative on a Saturday afternoon.
Opening Reception Friday May 4th | 8-11pm | Gam Gallery | Free
Open House\Workshop Saturday May 5th | 1-5pm | free/materials provided

Portraits Of Cool | Smash has a show of portraits by local lecturer (Emily Carr) and photographer Art Perry right now. The show boasts over 30 ‘portraits of cool’ taken by Art Perry over the past 40 years. “His images are as honest as his subjects. Never a studio photographer Perry has taken these portraits over the past forty years with a handheld camera and greyhound-fast film in hotel rooms, backstage, backyards, graveyards, street corners, cafes and studios. Always the intimacy and spontaneity of the moment are revealed in a naked truth. This is the history of hip.” Perry will be at the Gallery on Friday night to talk about his work.
Friday, May 4 | 8pm | Smash Gallery | 580 Clark Dr | Free

Feast | Spot Prawns are coming to the docks of Granville Island this weekend! The season begins on Saturday with the 5th Annual Spot Prawn Festival at False Creek’s Fisherman’s Wharf (just west of Granville Island on the south side of False Creek). The event, founded by the Chefs’ Table Society of BC, will include a huge spot prawn boil, accompanied by sides, sauces and Terra Breads’ baked goods, wine, and beer tent, featuring pours from Mogiana Coffee, R&B Brewing, and Ganton & Larsen Prospect Winery. Good times. Scout editor Andrew Morrison will be on the Organic Ocean with Cpt. Steve Johansen that morning fishing for the year’s first catch. Listen for the airhorn announcing the boat’s arrival at around noon and rush down to the dock to get your fresh prawns! Details here.
Saturday, May 5 | 11am-3pm | False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf | $12

Cultivate | Down in The Flats you can hook up with urban beekeeper Russel Godwin of Urban Sweet Honey to learn the process of getting an apiary started in your own backyard. Russel will walk you through where to obtain supplies, how to care for honey bees and how to gather and make your own honey. Russel will also discuss the health benefits of local raw honey vs. pasteurized honey. Solid Saturday activity!
Saturday, May 5 | 12pm to 2pm | KJM Country Gardens (straight down Blenheim past 55th) | $25 | Details

Gig | There’s a groovy line-up hitting the stage at The Biltmore on Friday night. Headwater is playing with guests C.R. Avery & The Madison 22 Review, plus The River and The Road. That’s a lot of cool for $15.
Friday May 4 | 8pm | Biltmore | $15 | Details

Splurge | Got Craft? You should. Because “mall is a four letter word” and there is no reason that you need to visit one with Got Craft? on the scene. Make your way over to Commercial Drive on Sunday to check out the supercool handmade wares of over 50 indie artists. This event is a Scout favourite, definitely one of the best craft shows we have. Score a free swag bag of goodies, which include handmade items from vendors at the show. | Details
Got Craft? | Sunday, May 6 | 10am – 5pm | Royal Canadian Legion (2205 Commercial Drive) | $3

Grad Show | This weekend is the annual Degree Exhibition at Emily Carr. I go to this show every year and it blows me away every time. Wander the galleries, hallways, foyers and classrooms of the campus to take in the work of the 369 graduating students. Students exhibiting their work have come through ECUAD in disciplines of animation, ceramics, communication design, drawing, digital and interactive arts, film/video/integrated media, illustration, industrial design, interactive design, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. See you there!
Opening Reception | Saturday May 5 | 5-10pm | Emily Carr University of Art + Design? (Granville Island)
Degree Exhibition | May 6-20 | 10am-6pm? | Emily Carr University of Art + Design? (1400 Johnston, Granville Island)

Plan | It’s Mothers Day next week — Sunday, May 13th. Figure out your reservations now! There are oodles of brunches to choose from but don’t sit on it too long. And bring flowers. Moms like flowers.

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SCOUT LIST: The 12 Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now And Next Week

Scout Magazine — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:49:44 +0000

Spring Wines | Busy schedule? Don’t think you can swing a very long weekend away to taste your way through the Naramata Bench’s many vineyards and their coveted wines? Get this: a slough of the Bench’s wineries are coming to town for a Spring Release party, saving us city-slickers the travel time. All you need to do is hop on the skytrain (zippy 25 minute ride right to the River Market in New Westminster) and quadruple the number of wineries that would be comfortable to see in one day by gathering under one roof. Pretty sweet, right? Do it.
Tuesday, April 24 | 6.30-9pm | The River Market at Westminster Quay (SO easy to get there) | $85

Making Some Cheese | The UBC Farm’s Growing Season Workshop Series presents one of its popular cheesemaking workshops this week. Intro to Cheesemaking with David Rotsztain is a quick 3.5 hour crash course in which David will demonstrate and explain the techniques for making three basic styles of cheese (paneer, yogourt cheese and camembert) and leave participants with a solid foundation for making cheese at home. The emphasis is on simple, hands-on techniques that can be easily reproduced. This workshop will sell out VERY quickly, so get up on it.
Tuesday, April 24 | 6pm to 9:30pm | UBC Farm | $40 | Details

Catch | Lights Out! Canadian Painting from the 1960s is showing at the Vancouver Art Gallery. This show closes at the end of this week but if you get yourself organized you can still catch a glimpse of the impressive collection. Our recommendation would be to cruise to the VAG on Tuesday night when admission is by donation.
Tuesday, April 24 | Vancouver Art Gallery | $By Donation | Details

Art Hop | Clear your schedule and get ready for a day of walking, art, talks and tours: The Contemporary Art Society and Canadian Art Foundation are putting on their annual Gallery Hop this weekend. Take in free tours guided by art-world experts who will explore and illuminate a broad selection of exhibitions throughout the city. To plan your afternoon, choose a tour, several talks or a combination here.
Saturday, April 28 | Various Locations and Times | Free | Details

Picked & Sprout | There’s a pop-up dinner going on at Nelson The Seagull this coming weekend and it sounds amazing. The super great thing about this meal is that every plate served will feature a hand-foraged or home-grown ingredient. It celebrates the freshest and greenest flavours of Spring. Imagine wild mushrooms, the seasons first wild flowers, real cultured butter, hand gathered ramps, and fresh spring nettles and fiddleheads. Picked & Sprout will be long table meal, so you might end the evening with a few new friends. Cocktails and wine pairings will be available. Email pickedandscrumped [at] gmail.com for booking or call 778-318-6406.
Friday & Saturday April 27 & 28 | 7pm | Nelson The Seagull (315 Carrall) | $69 | Details

Books | Outfit yourself with a solid assortment of spring reads at the Vancouver Public Library this weekend. Their famous spring book sale will see thousands of discarded and gently used books on sale. Thousands! And all of them going for less than $2.50 each. Don’t forget to bring a bag (or two).
Thursday, April 26 (10 am–9 pm) April 27 (10 am–6 pm) April 28 (10 am–6 pm) April 29 (12-5 pm) | VPL (Alice MacKay Room) | Free

Volume 21 | It’s Pecha Kucha Night! If you don’t have a ticket to the (once again) sold out show, we’re sorry for you. You’re going to miss an impressive line-up of Vancouverites taking the stage to share their cool. Volume 21 boasts the venerable Alex Usow (Sharks & Hammers), Brian Hendricks (Hobo Magazine), Marianne Amodio (Architect and designer), Andy Dixon (Artist), Craig Stanghetta (designer), Liz Bell (Lizbell Agency), and the list goes on. Have a sneak peek here for deets.
Thursday, April 26 | 7:30pm | Vogue Theatre (918 Granville) | $15 | Details

Score | Denver band Tennis is in town on Friday night. The ‘smart pop outfit’ will stop by the iconic Zulu Records in Kits for a quick stripped down set of songs before heading to the Biltmore. One great band, two great venues. If you can’t make one, make the other. If you can make both, you’re laughing.
In Store: Friday, April 27 | 6pm | Zulu Records | Free | Details
Gig: Friday, April 27 | 8pm | Biltmore Cabaret | $15 | Details

Darkroom Party | Spring’s here! It’s time dust of the manual camera and make use of all this fantastic natural light. Exposing all that celluloid is only half of the fun. Think about getting your hands dirty and learn how to develop that film on your own. Local photographers Virginie and Bastien of VNB Fineartphoto Workshops are throwing a bit of a party/get re-acquainted with film event on Friday night. The idea is pretty low-key: head to the Cineworks studio in Railtown to meet Virginie and Bastien, have a glass of wine, fiddle around with a few photography stations (shoot a paper negative and make 19th Century photographic portraiture using a Sténopé or Create a Photogram), have another glass of wine, talk to some cool people, chill the hell out. Basically, check out what sort of skills you can pick up at a vVNB workshop and see if you’re interested in digging a little deeper. Scout will be there. We hope you will be too.
Friday, April 27 | 6-9pm | Cineworks Annex, 235 Alexander in the Ironworks building (side entrance@left) | Free

Toe Tappin’ | The Hummingbird Brigade is playing at Pats Pub on Saturday night and it’s going to be a good time. The 11-piece band (inspired by the music of contemporary New Orleans brass bands) is led by local clarinetist/composer James Danderfer and will perform a mix of James’ original music, traditional New Orleans songs, and covers. Great pub food and cheap beers, Cash only.
Saturday, April 28 | Doors 7:30, sets at 9 and 10:30pm | Pat’s Pub (in the Patricia Hotel) 403 E. Hastings | $10

Heads-Up

Pop-Up | Butter on the Endive is getting ready for a pop-up at Le Marché St. George. Chef Owen Lightly will hold 3 consecutive 5-course dinners and one casual Sunday brunch in the beautiful Marche space. On each of the dinners, Owen will be collaborating with another local chef. All dinners (excluding the Sunday brunch) are $65 and require a ticket, which can be pre-purchased by pay pal. Alcohol is BYOB for each event. Get all the details here.
May 3-6 | 5:30 and 8:30pm seatings | $65 | Details

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SCOUT LIST: The 11 Things That You Should Absolutely Do Between Now And Next Week

Scout Magazine — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:33:09 +0000

Shera Kelly and Julia Spitale of The Wheely Slow Cooking Tour

WINE | CedarCreek’s winemaker Darryl Brooker and president Gordon Fitzpatrick are heading to Blood Alley this week to release their 2011 vintage. If you’re interested in tasting six of CedarCreek’s newest white wines paired with artisanal cheeses, local charcuterie and a selection of kick-ass condiments, you’ll want to get yourself sorted soon (the great price and the aforementioned condiments pretty much guarantees a sell-out event).
Tuesday, April 17 | 7pm | Salt Tasting Room | $40

SLOW FOOD | Last summer, Shera Kelly and Julia Spitale of The Wheely Slow Cooking Tour (pictured above) traveled from Saltspring Island to Halifax singing, cooking and connecting with sustainable farms along the way. This week, the pair will recap their tour, show footage of their interviews with farmers and present a panel of experts to share their wisdom about local food systems. This is going to be a really great event. Not only are Julia and Shera super wonderful people who are pretty much guaranteed to throw down with a good tune, but their panelists are awesome, too. Peter Ladner (author of The Urban Food Revolution), Lori Petryk (dietitian from Good for You Good for the Earth), and Will Valley (urban farmer from Inner City Farms) know their sustainable food systems and they’ll be on hand to enlighten us all. Before you attend, be sure to purchase an apple, take a picture of it, and post it to this event page along with information about where you bought the apple and where it was grown.
Thursday, April 19 | 7pm | W2 Media Cafe (111 W Hastings) | $12 | Details

TINY HOMES | Super star Lloyd Khan is giving a lecture about Tiny Homes this week. He’ll be showing off the work of some 150 DIY builders who have built tiny homes, studios, saunas, garden sheds, and greenhouses, each on the forefront of downsizing and self-sufficiency. Kahn of Marin County, California is a pioneer of the green building movement and the the author of Shelter and Home Work: Hand-built Shelter. I stumbled across his work a few years back and immediately developed a huge crush on him. He takes great photos of unique homes and structures and seems to float around the world from one interesting situation to the next. He strikes me as the kind of guy capable of filling an hour and a half easily with anecdotes and the kind of hippy sunshine that only alights on the hills of Marin.
Thursday, April 19 | 7- 9pm | Emily Carr Lecture Theatre – Room 301 | Free

POP UP | The Beggars Banquet sets up in the old Boneta space again this weekend, and man, is it ever a sweet line-up! Stop in to score new duds, retro trinkets or affordable art. Lux Vintage will be there with their beautiful treasures, as will Wasted Effort, James Steidle Woodworking, and many others. There will be a cash bar, so make a night of it.
Fri & Sat April 20, 21 | Fri 6pm-11pm, Sat 11am-7pm | Boneta | 1 West Cordova | $2 Admission | Details

EAT LOCAL | Pick up provisions for the week at the Winter Farmer’s Market: fresh locally grown veggies and treats like carrot cake from Pure Bread and kickass crepes from the crepe people. Also stock up on dried apples and fruit leather, and buy eggs and fresh greens (stinging nettles are in season and are so good for you!). Get over there and support your local farmers and food artisans!
Saturday, April 21 | 10am – 2pm | East Parking Lot/ Nat Bailey | Details

4:20 | On the 20th day of the 4th month (that would be this Friday), thousands of people gather in, on and around the Vancouver Art Gallery to celebrate one of BC’s strongest industries: marijuana. Pot cookies, smoking tents, bongo drums, naked people and dreadlocks…expect it all. The first reefers are lit early in the day and the cloud of blue love gathers all day, reaching it’s zenith in a storm at 4:20pm. If you’re driving through downtown, take caution around the VAG parameter, as there may be a few slow moving pedestrians to avoid.
Friday, April 20 | 4:20pm | Vancouver Art Gallery | Free (or $5 a joint)

CULTURE | Internationally recognized Canadian slam poet and writer Shane Koyczan is a legend. Although he was born in Yellowknife and raised in Penticton, he has also logged a significant number of hours wandering the wilds of East Vancouver and we like to claim him as an honorary Vancouverite whenever possible. Shane and The Short Story Long will coming to town this week to pull a gig at the Vogue Theatre. Grab tickets while you still can, cuz this will be a fantastic show.
Saturday, April 21 | 7pm | Vogue Theatre | $25 (Zulu, Red Cat or the Vogue Theatre Box Office (604-569-1144) | Details

RECORD STORE DAY | It’s Record Store Day on Saturday! There are two particularly sweet gigs going down for Record Store Day that you won’t want to miss (too bad there isn’t a shuttle going between them). Not only is Zulu having a huge sale on new and used CDs, 7″s, LPs as well as a prime selection of exclusive Record Store Day releases, but they’re also throwing down with limited edition Record Store Day releases! Vinyl Appreciation Procedures (you play the tunes, you spin the wax!) as well as ticket giveaways to some of the best shows in town! Plus Live Music from: Secretly Canadian Recording Artist Damien Jurdo (6pm), Constellation Records Artist Siskiyou (6:45pm) and First Love/Boompa Artist No Sinner (7:30pm)
April 21 | Sale – all day / in-store 6–8pm | Free | Details
And over on Main Street, Red Cat Records is planning a crazy day of good deals and Record Store Day shwag. And then the bands start…2pm – Ladyhawk; 3pm – Apollo Ghosts; 4pm – Hard Drugs and 5pm -White Ash Falls.
April 21 | Sale – all day / in-store 2– 5pm | Free | Details

FOUNDATION SHOWS | Pop down to Granville Island to check out the newest creations from ECUAD art, design and media makers at the very beginning of their creative careers. “The Foundation Show aims to provide students with the opportunity to show family, colleagues and instructors that they have indeed launched a lifelong pursuit of judgment and discernment in establishing their learning community, developing creative habits and finding their imaginative voice.” The show continues until Saturday, April 28.
Opening night is Friday, April 20 | 7-10pm | Concourse Gallery | Free | Details

BUY LOCAL | Make your way to Heritage Hall this Sunday for the annual Nifty For Fifty sale where everything from clothes and shoes to jewelery and otherwise awesome accessories are on sale for $50 or less. Everything on site will be vintage or made by local designers like Adhesif Clothing, Allison Wonderland, Erin Templeton, Floating Gold Iceberg, Forsya Boutique, Flight Path Designs, Toodlebunny … (the list goes on and on and it’s all cool and Vancouver-made).
Sunday, April 22 | 11am–8pm | Heritage Hall (3102 Main) | $1

HEADS-UP | Busy schedule? Don’t think you can swing a very long weekend away to taste your way through Naramata Bench vineyards and their coveted wines? Get this: a slough the Bench’s wineries are coming to town for a Spring Release party, saving us city-slickers the travel time. All you need to do is hop on the skytrain (zippy 25 minute ride right to the River Market in New Westminster) and quadruple the number of wineries that would be comfortable to see in one day by gathering everyone under one roof. Pretty sweet, right? Do it.
Tuesday, April 24 | 6.30-9pm | The River Market at Westminster Quay (SO easy to get there) | $85

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