Culture
A New Documentary About Chef Tojo is Hitting the Big Screen at This Year’s VIFF
The 43rd Vancouver International Film Festival (Sept. 26th to Oct. 6th) features the world premiere of a film telling Tojo's story. Directed by Mads K. Baekkevold, The Chef & the Daruma is screening as part of the Festival's 'Insights' program.
Listen Up! In Conversation with Ryan Grifone and Thuy Bui, Owners of Soe Cafe & Listening Room
We recently tracked down Grifone and Bui to find out more about the couple importing a slice of long-ingrained Japanese culture into the Okanagan, and why it resonates so well.
From Hotdogs & Working Fruit to “Type 2 Fun”: On Creating “Comic Gold”, with Daniel Robert Hawkins
Our new Q&A with your local source for "Doodles and noodles (nude-els?)"...Add to that: clever wordplay and a good laugh (or at least a proper smirk, if you're more of a tough nut).
Get Ready for the 22nd Annual Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival, This September!
Always a beautiful and magical experience, this is one of our favourite Vancouver events!
Scout Book Club, Vol. 15
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.
You Should Know About Vancouver’s First T-shirt Based Art Scene
Christine Hagemoen, Scout's contributing local historian, traces the history of one spectacular and revealing local public art phenomenon: Michael de Courcy's 'T-shirt Open'.
☔️ POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN! 🌧️ 😢 For Big Fun- and DIY-Loving Vibes, Hit Dude Chilling Park This Saturday!
The Zummer Zine Zocial is happening this weekend! What's that, you ask? According to organizers at Moniker Press and Zine Harvest, it's a 'community zine and book picnic' - aka one heck of a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon in the park (weather permitting - knock on wood!)
On ‘Self Care’ and Slowing the F*ck Down, with Claire Hacker
The founder and designer of Okay to Rest clothing and accessories recently made the move from Vancouver to Victoria, in a bid to better embrace the lifestyle her brand encompasses. We checked in to find out more about the move, her brand, and life, in general.
What’s Happening At Design Vancouver Festival
The former Vancouver Design Week (2014-2019) has been flipped on its head, and is ready to return even better than before.
The 1st Annual East Van Tattoo Show is Hitting Mt. Pleasant, August 23-25
So far, there are over 100 local tattoo artists participating in the event (with more waiting in the wings) which aims "to showcase the immense and diverse talent that the East Van tattoo community has to offer"...
F*ck Yeah: We Want More Cool Collabs with Farms!
It’s impressive to see a farm wielding its power in such a clever and unexpected way, by working with big, universal corporate brands and still maintaining the upper hand in the relationship while doing it. More of that, please!
Queers & Beers Daytime ‘Sunday Special’ is Happening This Weekend!
Inside and outside, Mount Pleasant's The Birdhouse will be bursting with friendly, laid-back vibes and upbeat activities for their first daytime event ever, this Sunday, July 28th.
Scout Book Club, Vol.14
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.
You Should Know About Sarah Cassell and ‘Sarah’s Café’
Like any good research rabbit hole, it all started with a single photograph depicting the window sign for Sarah’s Cafe. Local history buff, Christine Hagemoen, set out to learn more. Here is what she found.
Vancouver’s History of Independent Grocery Stores, Vol. 11
In her latest instalment, Christine Hagemoen briefly retails the 114-plus-year-long history of Ernie's Grocery, on Commercial Street.
Nine Shows & Art Exhibitions to See This Summer
From new public art installations to gallery and museum exhibitions, in-stores and more - there is a plethora of offerings on view this summer. Here's a selection that I recommend checking out while you can.
Vancouver is Getting Our First-Ever Filipino-Canadian Book Festival, July 12-14th
The Filipino-Canadian Book Festival is a brand new three-day-long literature-centred festival, turning the spotlight on BC and other Canada based writers of Filipino heritage. Don't miss out!
Take-Aways From a Week of Working in a Vineyard
Late last year, in October 2023, I had the opportunity to fulfill one of my long-harboured desires: getting my hands dirty, while growing my understanding, appreciation and respect for winemakers, by spending some time working on a small scale vineyard in Quebec.
Catching Up (10+ Years Later!) with Rebecca Dolen, of Regional Assembly of Text
It’s been almost two whole decades since Regional Assembly of Text opened doors on Main Street in Vancouver, and more than a decade since Scout’s last interview with its co-owner, roughly a year before their second Victoria shop opened in 2013. Time for a catch-up Q&A!
‘Okay to Rest’ is Popping Up in Victoria, July 6-12th
The premise behind the BC-based brand is pretty perfect: comfy made-in-Canada duds, accessories and other fun things, emblazoned with cool, vintage-inspired designs proclaiming a love for all things laid back. Snatch up as much of it as you can when Okay to Rest pops up in Victoria
We Can’t Wait to Dive Into the Four Horsemen’s First Cookbook, Dropping This Fall
We recently caught wind that the folks behind the highly-decorated and Michelin-starred Brooklyn restaurant and wine bar are putting out a cookbook, which will be available to purchase on October 22nd, 2024. Obviously we need it in our collection.
On Writing Highs and Lows, and ‘How It Works Out’, with Myriam Lacroix
A debriefing with the Vancouver-based author of one of the most impressive (and visceral) new books of the year.
Scout Book Club, Vol. 13
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.
Jay Drysdale and Wendy Rose of Bella Wines Announce the Sale of Their Iconic Winery
When Jay Drysdale of Bella Wines called to let us know that he and his partner Wendy were selling, we selfishly wanted to know it was going into capable hands—someone who would respect and carry on the incredible work that they had poured into for well over a decade. Here is what we uncovered...
Wellness in Whistler: A Weekend Dive into Nourish
The Nourish Wellness Festival is on in Whistler until Sunday, June 23rd. Here’s a quick rundown of some highlights happening over the remaining weeks of the festival, along with our personal suggestions of where and how to flesh out your visit with extra good eats and activities.
New VIFF Series Celebrates a Vancouver Architecture Legend on the Big Screen
Curious to learn more about the correlation between film and our city's most famous figure in architecture? Get your answers by attending as many of the Erickson on Film programs as you can finagle.
On Simplicity, Adaptability and Animal Interactions, with Annie “Lemonni” Chen
For her upcoming show at Slice of Life Gallery, Wild Tales (June 6-9th) Chen will be showing a series of new paintings inviting viewers to “Delve into a world where creatures and landscape converge in a symphony of colours & emotions.”
Head to East Van for Some Community-Minded DIY Fun and Discussion, June 9th
For one-evening only, the James Black Gallery is hosting Vancouver-based art/community collective, Anartchists, for a punk-as-f*uck zine-making workshop in support of Palestine. You should definitely go!
