Events
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!)
‘Party of 5’ Skewers & Wine Event is Back September 7th, and the Lineup Looks Sweet!
The countdown is over: tickets for this year’s ‘Party of 5‘ event have dropped, and if last year is any indication, they won’t last long. It’s all going down this Saturday (August 24th) from 4-10pm at the Garden Villa Courtyard (127 East Pender Street).
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.
Learn the Architecture of Dessert with Master Dessert ‘Engineer’, Kenta Takahashi
Mark your calendars for Monday, September 23rd, folks! That's when Boulevard's Kenta Takahashi is running a two-hour deep dive into the intersection of design and dessert.
Give Tacofino Gastown a Proper Send-Off Celebration This Weekend, Aug. 17-18
Nine-plus years of business is nothing to scoff at, and the party-loving Tacofino team is aiming to pull off a full weekend of celebrations… So take whatever measures necessary to factor a trip to Gastown into your itinerary, to bid a fond farewell to Tacofino.
Secure Your Tickets for the Ama X Billy Nine-Course Collaboration Dinner Now!
Guests to this one-night-only event can expect a menu that showcases premium imported Japanese seafood and the finest locally sourced produce from British Columbia, transformed into nine beautiful and delicious courses by the hands of two extremely talented chefs.
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"...
‘Vinícola Portugal’ Boutique Wine Fair Returns to Vancouver on September 21st
The boutique wine festival is primed for its return, on Saturday, September 21st. If its two previous events offer any indication, this should be one fun, sociable, transportive and good-tasting time - and tickets are likely to get scooped up well in advance!
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.
Burdock & Co to Host One-Night-Only ‘See Ha La’ Pop-Up, July 23rd
Feeling a bit adventurous? The name of the event literally translates to "Just try it" in English - the sort of laid-back summer attitude we can totally get behind.
Transport Yourself to the Streets of Georgia at the ‘Georgian Night Dinner’, July 28th
From the food and wine, to the singing and toasting, this is shaping up to be a pretty special night!
Hit the ‘Burg and Burg’ Pop-Up Event Going Down This Weekend in Vancouver
“Burg and Burg” pop-up burger and wine bar will be serving up what they consider to be the “best Smashburger in the world.” this Saturday. With a claim that bold, you’ll definitely want to pay them a visit and judge it for yourself!
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!
Get Nostalgic at Chambar’s ‘Dream Team Alumni Dinner’, July 17th
The 20th Anniversary Celebrations continue when Chambar welcomes back a line-up of some of their OG staff members on Wednesday, July 17th. This is one delicious reunion that you definitely don't want to miss!
‘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
The ‘False Creek Crab Fest’ Returns to Fishermen’s Wharf on July 27th!
Get ready for a Dungeness crab boil prepared by top chefs Vish Mayekar and Johnny Bridge. After a sold-out debut last year, we're encouraging everyone to get sorted with your tickets now!
Burdock & Co. Announces a Slow Food Fundraiser Dinner
Experience a one-night-only, multi-course feast by Chef Andrea Carlson, featuring the best wild foods and flavours from BC, while supporting the Slow Food movement’s impactful work.
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.
Join Cafe Medina for Their One-Night-Only ‘Summer Crush’ Beer Dinner, June 13th
Although still a week out from Summer's 'official' advent, we think that there's certainly no harm done getting an early start calibrating yourself to the season by reacquainting your palate and stomach with some of its best flavours and ingredients.
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.
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!
The 2024 Vancouver Short Film Festival is Kicking Off May 31st!
The 2024 edition is keeping it concise, with three days of short and sweet big-screen entertainment (plus another week of small-screen virtual screening time).
The Tequila and Agave Festival Cocktail Competition Happens on Monday – You Should Come!
Expect a line-up of some of Vancouver’s most talented bartenders challenged them to capture the spirit of Guadalajara, Mexico in a glass – be it highball, rocks, or coupe.
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.
