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Four Super Tasty Spots to Catch a Canucks Game in East Van
It’s been over a decade since there’s been “can’t miss” hockey in Vancouver! As the playoffs approach, here’s a list of a few of my favourite spots with great food and full-volume sound to catch a game.
Don’t Miss Out on Top Drop, Hitting Downtown Vancouver Next Week!
Once again, the Roundhouse will be bringing together more than 40 producers and importers representing a dozen countries for the two-day Main Event, May 14th and 15th...Scramble to secure your spots before they sell out; then take a deep breath...and get stoked for a seriously good wine-fuelled evening!
Tickets for the 2024 ‘Noir Fest’ at Averill Creek Vineyard Go On Sale This Friday!
Do you really love Pinot Noir? Arguably, the best way to take your relationship up a level is by trying as many variations as possible - and one fun, intimate, and highly recommended way to begin to do just that is by attending this entirely Pinot Noir-centric wine festival, the weekend of June 22nd and 23rd.
BC Seafood Festival Hits Mount Washington June 21st to 23rd
This year’s BC Seafood Festival is not just a series of events; it's a full tribute to the Comox Valley, the powerhouse of British Columbia’s shellfish industry. Plan a whole weekend around it—there’s camping, fresh seafood, stunning views, and great people.
‘Copy Machine Manifestos’ Zine Exhibit Opens at the VAG This Weekend
The milestone exhibition runs May 12th through September 22nd. However, if you want additional “seen it first” bragging rights, plus an excuse to get all spiffied up in your best duds, then take note: VAG is throwing one of their fancy Art Party events this Saturday night (May 11th).
The Narrow Re-Opens After Forced Closure, with 10 Years Less ‘Skank’
Don't worry: I'm happy to report that it's still The Narrow you know and love.
Five Local Chefs to Participate in This Summer’s Shady Hazel Farm Supper Club
It will be summer before you know it! And that means it's time to begin planning your travel adventures STAT.
An Updated Easy-to-Use Guide to Vancouver’s Best DIY Resources
Feeling hit by symptoms of Spring Fever? Looking for productive ways to channel all your pent up energy? Have no fear! We've update our list of recommended resources for getting equipped with the practical tools, knowledge and inspiration for your next, new project(s)...
Starting May 1st, Tune Into “Not Your Butter Chicken” – Not Your Typical Food Docuseries!
The four-part docuseries, hosted by local food and wine pro, Shiva Reddy, explores the Indo-Canadian experience through the lens of food and family.
How to Get the Most Out of the 2024 DOXA Documentary Film Festival
When trying to whittle down this year’s programming to our “must see” films, we sure had our work cut out for us! But, as usual, we gave it our best shot…
Poplar Grove’s Upcoming ‘Pinot Noir 2022’ Release is One for the Books
Need proof that it’s never too late to get out of your comfort zone and try out new things? Look no further than Poplar Grove winery’s new Pinot Noir 2022 – their first ever Pinot Noir vintage!
What to See at the 2024 Capture Photography Festival
In order to make the most of the festival over the week/weekend ahead, here are our top five picks to add to your itinerary.
Basta BBQ is Breaking the Barbecue Seal on Sunday, April 21st
Smell that? BBQ season is fast approaching, and the team behind Basta BBQ are primed to get grilling ASAP!
Hit East Van for the 2nd Annual Vancouver Brewers Fest, April 19-28th
Since a single person (and liver) can only handle so many beers and beer-drinking celebrations, some prioritizing is in order. Topping off our list of events is the imminent (and, in our opinion, non-negotiable) Vancouver Brewers Fest.
Get to Know the Gastown Izakaya Giving Vancouver’s After-Hours Scene Exactly What it Wants
Oku Izakaya is quickly carving out its niche as the go-to spot for hospitality folks looking for a post-shift destination to chill and decompress.
Embrace Spring with a Walking Tour of Mount Pleasant’s Boulevard Gardens
Saba Farmand, a local landscape architect and the person behind Blvd Gardens of East Vancouver, is back with his popular series of Earth Day Boulevard Garden Walking Tours, April 13th, 14th and 19th.
Turn Up for the Inaugural Tequila & Agave Festival, Vancouver!
Although the main Grand Tasting event is sold out, there are still several other opportunities to get in on the action. For your convenience, we've rounded up a list of the festival's satellite and industry-centred events - don't wait to grab your tickets!
Get Sorted with Tickets to BC Distilled Festival, Happening This Week
This year, the festival relocates to new digs at the Italian Cultural Centre, and features 30 of British Columbia's premier distilleries (as well as a selection of non-alcoholic options).
How ‘To Do’ the 2024 Capture Photography Festival, Scout-Style
When making your plan for this year's month-long festival (until April 30th), be sure to factor our five suggested exhibitions into your itinerary.
Snag Seats for the Skoden Indigenous Film Festival This Weekend
This year`s fest features is packed with creativity and conversational fodder, featuring over 30 short films divided between five themed programs screening over the course of two days, and book-ended by Opening and Closing & Awards.
Enjoy an Evening of Exceptional Japanese Sake at Burdock & Co, April 8th
The Main Street restaurant is shaking it up, shifting their focus from wine to their other long-term liquid infatuation - sake! - by welcoming multiple-award-winning Sohomare Sake Brewery for a five-course paired dinner.
Seven Shortcuts to Having a Tasty Time in Victoria
Heading to the Island? Here are seven solid suggestions to factor into your getaway.
Food Inc. 2 is Coming to VIFF Centre This April
Rally your troupe and snag tickets to a screening, April 12th through 22nd, for some serious 'food for thought'.
Engage Your Body and Brain with a Mount Pleasant Walking Tour This Spring
Break out your best walking shoes: local history-buff (and long-time Scout Contributor), Christine Hagemoen, is priming up for another series of on-foot tours through Mount Pleasant, with various dates scheduled throughout April and May...and spots are already filling up!
From Art Fairs to Gallery-Hopping: A Recap of 2024 LA Frieze Week
Be sure to save the dates for next year’s Frieze Art Fair (soon to be announced) so that you can plan your own art-filled experience; and, in the meantime, enjoy these highlights from this year's event.
Head to East Van for the Symmetric Allure Art Show, Kicking Off This Thursday
Forward-thinking, local non-profit arts organization, Outsiders and Others, has a new group art show going up on the walls of Alternative Creations Gallery & Studio this week, featuring six "artists who identify as outsider, self-taught, visionary, intuitive, and with disabilities".
The Arbor on Main Street is Closing Doors This April
Co-owners Scott Lewis, Shira Blustein and Paul McCloskey announced today that the popular casual vegetarian restaurant, which has been a fixture in Mount Pleasant for almost eight years, will be holding their final service on April 7th.
Tickets Now On Sale for a Spring Seafood Feast at Farmer’s Apprentice, March 24th
This is your chance to familiarize your palate to a variety of lesser-known species from the sea in six flavourful, creatively executed courses.
