Events
The Scout List, Vol. 625
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, June 26th to Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025.
Pepino’s is Marking Their Seven-Year Milestone with Pasta and Wine Specials, June 23rd & 24th
In honour of the occasion, the popular neighbourhood Italian joint is spreading their good fortune for two days only, pretending like it's 2018 all over again.
The Scout List, Vol. 624
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, June 19th to Wednesday, June 25th, 2025.
Flavours of Hope 2025 Dream Cuisines Market Features Women Food Entrepreneurs New to Vancouver
Celebrate food, culture, and community at this one-night-only market spotlighting dishes from 10 immigrant and refugee women-led businesses.
‘A Night of Too Many Chefs’ is Serving Up Just the Right Amount of Filipino Goodness, July 3rd
Head to the Museum of Vancouver for an evening of food from ten Filipino chefs alongside a stacked dessert lineup, plus music and community, all to promote healing after the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy.
Mæst Food is Celebrating Eight Years with a Special Summer Solstice Dinner, June 22nd
Join Chef Tomoko Tahara for a five-course Japanese-inspired meal honouring the transition of seasons, and raise a glass to the milestone occasion!
The Scout List, Vol. 623
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, June 12th to Wednesday, June 18th, 2025.
Hit Jericho Beach for a Floating Music and Community Festival on June 27th
Hitting the beach and soaking up some early summer rays, while being serenaded and surrounded by cool, community-minded people - AND helping to support a good cause? That sounds like the perfect summer activity to us.
The Scout List, Vol. 622
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, June 5th to Wednesday, June 11th, 2025.
‘Lightning Strike’ is Hitting Vancouver for One-Night-Only, June 23rd
A handful of Japan’s most respected breweries are landing in Vancouver for a rare tasting experience designed to give locals direct access to top-shelf producers who don’t typically export this far. A proper sake event like this doesn’t come around often!
The Scout List, Vol. 621
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, May 22nd to Wednesday, May 28th, 2025.
Lila is Commemorating One Year of Business with Two “Clay Collab” Dinners, May 28th & 29th
The restaurant brainchild of Shira Blustein and Meeru Dhalwala is marking one year of serving modern Indian food in Mount Pleasant this month by reviving the popular dinner series concept harkening back to the restaurant's previous life as The Arbor.
Learn About Local Plants and Shoots, with “Spring Foraging 101” at Jericho Beach Park
Wild foods are everywhere — you just need to know where (and what) to look for. Our pals from The Bad Academy have joined forces with Chef Robin Kort to give you the chance to learn how to spot some of BC’s most fascinating edible plants.
The Scout List, Vol. 620
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, May 15th to Wednesday, May 21st, 2025.
Watch Vancouver Bartenders Compete at El Tequileño Cocktail Competition, May 20th
On Tuesday, a crew of some of Vancouver's sharpest bartenders will gather behind the bar at Cuchillo for their chance to win a trip to the spiritual home of tequila.
Time Warp to Jazz Era Vancouver with ‘Shanghai Speakeasy: Chinatown Confessions’, May 31st
There are few things more enticing than the illicit-seeming premise of a good speakeasy. For this event, bank on a night of retro music, mahjong, cocktails and dumplings. We're so down.
Head to Strathcona This Saturday for a Special Group Artist Exhibition and Kick-Off Event
Two local artists already deeply invested in our arts community - Anna Kasko (Kasko Gallery) and Dan Siney (Doing&Doing Fine Art) - are upping the ante with their new collaborative project, launching at Kasko Frame Works on May 17th. Show up, Vancouver!
The Scout List, Vol. 619
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, May 8th to Wednesday, May 14th, 2025.
New Monthly ‘Dress Rehearsal’ Pop-Up Dinner Series is Kicking Off on June 14th
Chef Lina Caschetto and This is Wine School are joining forces to deliver Vancouver their "mildly posh and maximally fun" monthly pop-up dinner series, playing out across four "acts". Get stoked!
From a ‘Taste Sound’ Dinner to Hands-On Flower Arranging: Do Something Nice for Your Mom
Whether they prefer traditional types of pampering or have more unconventional tastes, we’ve come up with a handy list of seven ways to treat the mother figure (or figures) in your life this Mother's Day weekend. Just whatever you do, don't forget to show "mom" some love!
Paella Guys are Returning to ¿CóMO? Taperia, Beginning May 25th, and We Can’t Wait!
This year's Paella Patio series will be landing in Mount Pleasant for a total of eight Sundays, stretching throughout the summer: May 25th, June 15th, June 29th, July 6th, July 20th, August 3rd, August 17th, and August 31st. Get your tickets now!
The Scout List, Vol. 618
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, May 1st to Wednesday, May 7th, 2025.
The Scout List, Vol. 617
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, April 24 to Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.
Scout’s Mapped Guide to ‘North America’s 50 Best Bars’ Pop-ups, Takeovers & Exclusive Cocktail Events in Vancouver
The world’s best bartenders are landing in Vancouver. Prepare accordingly. This is your no-nonsense guide to the pop-ups, takeovers, and one-night-only happenings..
Set Your Alarms: Tickets to Shady Hazel Farm’s 2025 Super Club Series Go On Sale May 1st
Shady Hazel Farm is rolling into its third season of farm dinners. Set on Ian and Sara Rodgers’ 16-acre Gibsons farm, this year’s Longtable event has expanded to five nights, each one fronted by next-level culinary talent.
The Scout List, Vol. 616
From our calendar to yours comes this carefully considered agenda of cool things we are doing, wishing we could do, or conspiring to do in Vancouver from Thursday, April 17th to Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025.
DD Mau Chinatown is Celebrating Seven Years This Weekend
The team is marking the milestone this Sunday, April 20th, by bringing back some of DD Mau’s most-loved dishes at their “All-Star Snack Party”.
Visit New Medias Res Gallery for “Henna Night II / Shabe Kheena II”, Now Until May 2nd
Spanning the fourth floor of a new building in Vancouver’s Railtown neighbourhood is an exciting programming hub for Vancouver’s Iranian Visual Arts (VIVA) Alliance, featuring Afghan-Canadian artist Hangama Amiri's inaugural exhibition.
