Culture
New East Vancouver Focused Exhibition Set to Open August 25th, 2022
Artists David Vegt and M W Bowen join forces to present "Habitual" - an exhibition of twenty paintings profiling key East Vancouver artists, makers, community leaders and activists.
Plan a Trip to the North Shore for the 15th Annual Osprey Festival
Head to the Maplewood Flats this Saturday, July 30th, for nature activities, a plant sale, music and dance performances, and to stuff your face at the salmon BBQ.
Cool Off In A Kayak This Weekend
One fun way to keep cool is by renting a kayak and getting out on the water. Not sure where to do that? We've mapped out a list of spots currently offering hourly and extended rentals...
Gettin’ Dirty in the Garage, with Deanna Passmore of ‘Porkchop Prophecy’
Although initially captivated by her silly brand name, Passmore's aesthetic, references, work ethic and attitude truly inspired us to track down the artist and maker to pick her brain...
On Living in a City Preoccupied with Street Cleaning, Chandeliers, and Campaigns Against the Homeless
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr hones in on the recent Langley shootings, and the ongoing criminalizing and dehumanizing of the homeless population.
Further Afield in Nelson with Korina Langevin
The owner of Red Light Ramen Bar - a neat little neighbourhood noodle shop with a focus on ethically and locally sourced ingredients - shares her recommendations for eating, drinking and exploring around town.
Plan on Heading to Pemberton for the First Official ‘Cooks Camp’, This September
The first ever in-person event is an overnight adventure including two full days of meals, workshops, talks, activities and get-togethers around the firepit.
Make Space On Your Calendar
A gathering of some of the cooler happenings in and around Vancouver that we think you should know about.
Head to False Creek this Weekend for the Sea2City ‘Town Choir’ Performance
On the afternoon of Sunday, July 17th, the city of Vancouver will be addressing the impact of climate change and rising sea levels in some creative and inspiring ways, along with three other major coastal cities
Heads-Up: ‘Clay In Colour’ Group Exhibition Opens at Picnics Studio July 15 – 17
Ceramics artist Mimoko has handed over a collection of ceramic vases to six Vancouver artists who have been asked to add their own aesthetic imprint (in colour) to the vessels.
On Log Jamming, Excessive Dog Barking, and the US Dumping on Canada
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr smells more than smoke after a string of East Van fires, and finds an all-too-real argument for nationalizing telecommunications, and the down-side of being a Wallflower...
On Putting on Meditation Mileage and Learning to ‘Just Be’, with Kim Okabe of The Litas
Okabe is the Global Community Director for a growing group of rad motorcycle-riding and -loving womxn, including a Vancouver branch that currently numbers in the hundreds.
Bricklayer Brewing’s Megan McDonald Names Her Three Most Haunting Albums
Music is a big deal at the Chilliwack brewery (all of their beers have music-inspired names) so it came as no surprise that its co-owner was eager to share her three most influential albums.
Tripping Further Afield in Tofino with Madi and Kei, of Toki Doki
We were stoked to hit up the co-owners of the quirky little Japanese food stand, to get their take on the town during the summertime.
On Extreme Heat Waves, the Multi-House Owner Equation, and Pride Riots
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds a childhood camping dream-come-true, an affordable homesteading experience, and a missing Pot Party invitation.
Nine New and Unexpected Places to See Art In and Around Vancouver
Consider this your guide to a bunch of unusual and/or lesser-known local venues for checking out art (plus one in Ucluelet).
Plan a Trip to Mayne Island for the Acorn x Das Nest Collab Dinner
The special plant-based, multi-course dinner is happening for two nights only, July 11th and 12th.
Talking Plants and People with Author and Professor, Liz Carlisle
Jamie Mah and Liz Carlisle discuss her recently published book, Healing Grounds - Climate, Justice, and the Deep Roots of Regenerative Farming.
On Crucibles and the Paradox of Dishwashing, with Local Author Dustin Cole
Dustin Cole is a Vancouver-based dishwasher and writer whose novel, Notice, centres around a cynical dishwasher from Alberta, and features themes of precarious housing, renoviction and more...
Ignore the Rain and Head Downtown for the Japan Market Summer Festival
Spend a day browsing and enjoying the goods from over 70 Japanese and Japanese-themed food, art and culture vendors, June 11th and 12th.
What Defines Radio Show Host Jordan Westre’s Musical Taste?
The host of "Slutlord Sunday School" hones in on the three most influential records in her life, so far.
On Rampaging White Men, Dummy Mayoral Candidates, and Even More Problems with the Police
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds a Dollarama drama and a bunch of undercover cop shit.
Reset With a Traditional Tea Ceremony at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
We had the honour of attending a ceremony last week, when accomplished tea expert and ceremony guide Lillian Li, took us through the process of identifying the subtleties of different tea flavour profiles interwoven with elements of the history and culture surrounding tea drinking in China.
Casey Greabeiel and Chris Decock on Bringing an Alberta-Born Bar to Vancouver
An insightful and enthusiastic chat with the co-owners of Greta, Gastown's new Arcade Bar concept.
On the Perils of Being a Pedestrian, the Car Culture Disease, and the Rise of Billionaires
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds a flaming Tesla, Vancouver's 'worst' crosswalk, and a neighbourhood parking standoff.
The Scout List, Vol. 590
An agenda of the things we are doing, wishing we could do, or are conspiring to do in Vancouver from May 19 to May 26, 2022.
You Should Know About Mount Pleasant / Fairview’s Japanese Canadian Community
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Japanese Canadian internment — one of the darkest chapters in Canadian and BC history. To commemorate the occasion, Christine Hagemoen shares some local Japanese Canadian stories and historic community landmarks...
On The Price Tag of Displacement, Affordable Sleeping Pods, and the Construction Catch-22
In his latest read of the local news headlines, Sean Orr finds evidence of places (not Vancouver) figuring tenants' rights into the equation, the not-so-ugly logic behind the Vancouver Special, and a Toronto woman choosing death over abject poverty.
