Culture
2023 Guide to the Deliciousness of Summer in The Okanagan
From long table dinners to lake country swims, there is a lot of ground to be covered in the Okanagan this summer. We've mapped out a few events and attractions that should be on your radar.
Yeehaw! The 2nd Annual ‘Good Stank Stampede’ Returns to Mt. Pleasant on August 12th
We're so down to hoedown at Good Stank Mart's Country & Western inspired event at Red gate in August.
On Breakthroughs, Vintage Porno Mags, and Real Life Tragicomedies, with Artist Lucinda Calder
Calder's solo exhibit, So Far, So Good opens on Thursday, July 20th (6-10pm) at the Slice of Life Gallery, and will be on display until Tuesday, July 25th.
Head to Whistler to Immerse Yourself in the World of Japanese Artist, Manabu Ikeda
Artist Manabu Ikeda uses ink pens to craft expansive, engaging terrains teeming with detailed architectural features and elements from both nature and modern day civilization together in a dense tangle of visual storytelling that requires unhurried exploration and appreciation.
On “Inclusivity and Support for 2SLGBTQIA+ Wine Drinkers”, with Tadia Rae and Shanique Kelly
Tadia and Shanique are the co-founders of Fruit Forward, a new queer wine social that kicked off in May. Although they may be fresh on the event scene, that hasn’t stopped the duo from hitting the Vancouver ground running. With two successful socials already under their belts and another two planned for this month, it’s clear that these women have cracked the code on a niche that the city was lacking...
Creative “Indies” November Pop Up Art Show is Now Accepting Submissions
Calling all BOH/FOH-industry-folk-slash-artists: this is your chance show off your creative side, at an upcoming art show slated to go up on the walls of The Irish Heather...
The Scout Book Club, Vol. 2
We like consuming words on the page almost as much as we like consuming food on the plate. Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
On Alternative Ways of ‘Doing&Doing’, with Local Artist-Slash-Art-Activist, Dan Siney
Siney is the man behind the (so far) online only pro-artist platform for promoting and selling art, that we think is super cool. Its first in-person exhibition hits the walls of 560 Gallery on July 15th - making now the perfect time to get hip to what Doing&Doing has been doing so far - and what lays beyond its 2D world ahead...
The Newest, Coolest and Best Food & Drink in Victoria Right Now
Planning a trip to Victoria over the summer? We’ve compiled a short list of essential eating and drinking around the city to sate your various appetites…
Learn Oil Paint Portraiture Basics with a Pro, July 3-5 at Strange Fellows Brewing
Dip into the right side of your brain and learn something new, by signing up for the Strange Fellows Brewing 'Intro to Oils' portrait painting workshop with David Vegt, beginning this Monday, July 3rd...
Vancouver by the Stars: Patio Edition
Scout's new guide series sees contributor (and non-astrologist), Madeline Smart pairing the city's best offerings with your Zodiac sign.
Plan Ahead for the Women’s Moto Summit in Squamish This Fall (No Motorcycle Required)
The Summit will be sprawling across three acres of the idyllic Cheekye Ranch, September 1st to 3rd (the three days and two nights leading up to Labour Day). Early bird tickets are still available...but only until July!
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol.6
In this instalment, Christine highlights King Joy Grocery - a once-fundamental part of the local community and newspaper-headline-making business.
Three Kelowna Entrepreneurs Discuss Okanagan Hospitality
In this episode, Jamie Mah is joined by David Paterson, Kyle Nixon, and Casey Greabeiel, to get a more comprehensive perspective of what's happening on the local scene.
Venturing Further Afield in Powell River, with Cord Jarvie
A few years back, Jarvie moved to Powell River to open Supercharger - an 80s inspired pizza shop with proper pizza and a solid selection of craft beer. When we started to think about taking a trip up the Sunshine Coast, Jarvie's long history of involvement in the restaurant industry in Vancouver made him a no-brainer resource.
On Ken Sim’s So-Called “Swagger” and ABC’S Class War
Sean Orr is back from his hiatus with a rundown of the local headlines that have been running on a ticker tape through his mind over the past six months...
Scout Book Club, Vol. 1
We like consuming words on the page almost as much as we like consuming food on the plate. Welcome to the Scout Book Club: a brief and regular rundown of what we're reading, what's staring at us from the bookshelf begging to be read next, and what we've already read and recommend.
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day Deliciously at The Burrow x West Coast Bannock Pop-Up
This Wednesday, June 21st, there are many ways to come together and celebrate the contributions, history and cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities - including hitting The Drive to fill up on Bannock Tacos!
Get Schooled on ‘Beer 101’ with The Bad Academy & Persephone Brewing Company
For their June 24th workshop, The Bad Academy is connecting with Persephone's sole female brewer, Ayla Diebelonly, to give participants a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the brewery operation, talk about the background of brewing styles, and more.
Seven New & Recently Opened Places to See, Make, and Learn About Art, Mapped
From a gallery in a spare bedroom to a public artwork along one of Vancouver’s luxury retail streets - there are plenty of new and vastly varying places to see art around town right now.
Celebrate Filipino Heritage Month with an ‘Enchanted Evening’ in the Chinese Classical Garden, June 16th
The second of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden's summer concert series is perfectly timed and in tune with the middle of Filipino Heritage Month.
From ‘Jazzy Boombap’ to Adolescent Rebellion: Shotaro Jotatsu Names His Definitive Records
In anticipation of his next event on June 17th, the Vancouver-based DJ and host of the Japanese-run music and vintage pop-up, Ishinomonosashi, gives us the rundown of his most influential albums to date.
Get into Summer Mode at the Alley-Oop Street Party on June 17th
We're talking standard street party stuff - good food and treats you can eat with your hands, a proper bar set-up, plus plenty of entertainment all-evening-long - with admirable intentions, organized by the rad folks of Binners' Project.
Best Places to Score a Kayak Rental In and Around Vancouver, 2023
When temperatures climb, keeping cool is key. With that in mind, we’ve mapped out a list of spots currently offering hourly and extended rentals (along with their summer hours and pricing).
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol.5
In the fifth edition of this ongoing Scout column, Christine recounts the story of a well-recorded Vancouver neighbourhood gathering place located at 2308 E 34th Avenue: B.K. Grocery.
W Projects Gallery Moves into the Del Mar Building and Opens Doors This Weekend
The street-level space, at 555 Hamilton has been sitting empty for a while now. However, all that changes as of Saturday, June 3rd, when W Projects moves in, installs their first exhibition, and opens doors to the public.
Talking ‘Ranking Culture’ with Jacob Richler, of Canada’s 100 Best
In this episode, the founder and publisher of Canada's most diverse and influential restaurant ranking discusses his years as a food critic, why he created this list in the first place, how the judging process unfolds, and where he sees things evolving in the year ahead...
Sensory Cinema is Back This June, Pairing ‘Parasite’ and Kissa Tanto’s Chef Joël Watanabe
After an almost five-year-long hiatus, 'Sensory Cinema' is back, bringing together critically acclaimed films with secret tasting menus - and tickets to the first event go on sale today!
