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The European Film Festival returns in a new hybrid edition! Experience the richness of Europe through 27 unique films from 27 countries. Join the 2023 edition and embark on a cinematic journey across the European continent Experience exceptional stories from prestigious competitions, including heartwarming friendships and strong women journeys. Get ready for an unforgettable experience,…
Inspired by the connection between Sámi people, an Indigenous and often-marginalized people of Scandinavia, and their land, known as ‘Sápmi’ or sometimes ‘Lapland,’ Petteri Saario produced Rap and Reindeer, a documentary that follows the life of an 18-year-old Sámi rapper Mihkku Laiti. The film aims to take the audience on a journey with Laiti as…
From now until Feb. 4, 2023, the Polygon Gallery will host a three-person exhibition titled Slander’s Brand, showcasing the works of artists Rachel Khedoori, Ron Terada and Hannah Darabi who engage with trauma and history in their artistic medium and whose work focuses on themes of duration and archive. Khedoori’s work assembles historical news articles…
Grab your pitchforks and prepare your most questionable French accent, as flurries of wonder and whimsy blow into the York Theatre. The 11th annual East Van Panto is reimagining a classic: Beauty and the Beast. “Panto” – short for pantomime – is a participatory form of family-oriented musical comedy developed in England that has spread to…
Carol of the Bells is a Ukrainian Christmas concert that is set to both entertain and make a difference on Dec. 5, at the Annex. Presented in part by the Ukrainian Canadian Advocacy Group (UCAG), the benefit concert represents a significant effort by the Ukrainian Canadian diaspora to aid displaced Ukrainian children while showcasing the…
The Charming Taste of Europe has been appointed as a major sponsor for the EUFF, offering Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo another significant opportunity to connect with the Canadian market Toronto November 2023 – The Charming Taste of Europe is delighted to announce its participation as a major sponsor of the European Union Film Festival, scheduled…
The Vancouver Turkish Film Festival (VTFF) returns for its 10th anniversary, and will be showing 10 award-winning films from Nov. 24 to 26 at the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Co-presented by the Turkish Canadian Society and SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs, the festival looks to allow Vancouver cinephiles to connect with contemporary Turkish cinema and…
Mad Pudding brings their unique Celtic Funk sound to the Mel Lehan hall at St. James Community Square, on Nov. 26. For guitarist, vocalist and founding member Andy Hillhouse, Mad Pudding is all about bringing a unique sound that’s both true to the band members and totally danceable. “I think folks are in for… a…
Brandon Reid’s new novel Beautiful Beautiful is a coming-of-age story that follows the journey of Derik Mormin, a twelve-year-old boy who is confronted by topics of Indigeneity, culture, and masculinity when travelling to Bella Bella for his grandfather’s funeral. “Derik Mormin was my alias when I was really young,” says Reid. “And so when writing about a…
Diwali is a time filled with light, joy, and family gatherings. Often referred to as the festival of lights, Diwali is one of the most festive holidays on the Indian calendar, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Over five days, starting in mid-October and ending in mid-November, families and friends…
Art is alive with Mount Pleasant’s poppies. From now until December 12, North Van Arts is showcasing Métis, Franco-Ontarian artist, Nathaniel Marchand’s Florescence, an exhibit with living mediums at Lynn Valley’s District Library Gallery. Featuring foraged petals and leaves, the pieces of Florescence highlight Marchand’s use of pressed materials from BC’s coastal landscape – which are then vulnerable…
This year marks the 12th iteration of Music on Main’s Modulus Festival, a four-day event filled with music, conversation and a closing night pizza party. One such performance at Modulus features a collaboration between Costa Rican-born composer Mauricio Pauly and Armenian-Canadian pianist Eve Egoyan. Pauly and Egoyan are one of the headlining acts at the…
While we revel in the vibrant tapestry of events and festivals that grace Vancouver this month, Remembrance Day stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who came before us. It’s a day to pay respects, lay wreaths at memorials and attend commemorative services. In our dynamic city, we find a balance…
