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SHOWCANADA 2023
2023-05-30 01:00 - 2023-06-02 00:59 (America/Vancouver)
From the stunning rustic coast to the top of breathtaking soaring mountains, ShowCanada 2023 welcomes you to Vancouver, May 30 – June 1.
Join us for an exciting conference along with the studios, theatre chains and a number of independent theatres for three days of presentations, learning, promotion, networking and plenty of fresh ocean air and west coast hospitality.
Find more information and register HERE.

AccessAbility Week 2023
2023-05-28 01:00 - 2023-06-04 00:59
National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to:

celebrate the valuable contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities
highlight the work of people, organizations and communities that are removing barriers
reflect on ongoing efforts to become a better, more accessible, more inclusive Canada

This year, National AccessAbility Week will take place from May 28 to June 3, 2023.
Learn more about AccessAbility Week including resources for the creative sector on BC Creates.

Bass Drum of Death
2023-05-26 19:00 - 23:30
The Bass Drum of Death is performing at Capital Ballroom, Victoria, Canada, on Friday, 26 May 2023.

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YVR SOUNDS
2023-05-25 19:00 - 23:30
Looking for a night filled with amazing music and networking opportunities in Vancouver? Look no further than YVR Sounds!
Join for a night of live music from some of the hottest local artists in the Vancouver music scene, and connect with industry professionals in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Whether you’re a musician looking to connect with other artists and industry professionals, or simply a lover of great music, YVR Sounds is the perfect event for you.
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Issues Live: Vancouver Speaker Series + Pop-Up Shop
2023-05-25 18:00 - 21:00
Issues Magazine Shop, an independent Toronto magazine retailer and gathering place, presents an evening on the highs and lows of publishing independent magazines right here in Vancouver.
Alieska Robles, Hamaka, Magnus Greaves, RACEWKND, and Becca Clarkson, SAD Mag will all speak. A Q&A session, a pop-up shop, and a meet and mingle will round out the evening.
Want more information or to register? Visit here.

Hollywood Climate Summit 2023
2023-05-24 08:00 - 17:00
The 2023 Hollywood Climate Summit takes place from June 21-24, 2023.
The Hollywood Climate Summit is an annual multi-day conference that creates a community space for thousands of cross-sector entertainment and media professionals to take action on climate. They gather filmmakers, executives, artists, activists, climate organizations, scientists, and other experts for interactive action-oriented programming and professional development opportunities. The main conference is located in Los Angeles, and there will be hybrid workshops and virtual networking opportunities for international audiences.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website
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Boca Del Lupo VR Salon
2023-05-24 01:00 - 2023-05-29 00:59
A part of LivePerformance360, VR Salon has been curated with an eye to stimulating the imagination of both audiences and local artists by Sherry J Yoon. These projects highlight what VR does best.
Wednesday May 24: 5:30pm | 7pm | 8:30pm
Thursday May 25: 5:30pm | 7pm | 8:30pm
Friday May 26: 5:30pm | 7pm | 8:30pm
Saturday May 27: 2pm | 3:30pm | 5:30pm | 7pm | 8:30pm
Sunday May 28: 2pm | 3:30pm
Learn more here.

Komagata Maru Remembrance Day 2023
2023-05-23 00:00
On May 23, 1914, the Komagata Maru steamship arrived into Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet. On board were 376 passengers including 340 Sikhs, 24 Muslims, and 12 Hindus who were mostly from the Punjab region of India. They came hoping to have a life full of opportunities here in Canada.
Despite being British subjects, they were denied entry into Canada based on discriminatory and racist laws.
Learn more about Komagata Maru Remembrance Day here.

Manila Grey: Sound Drift Tour
2023-05-21 19:00 - 23:30
Blueprint Presents: Manila Grey: Sound Drift Tour at the Commodore Ballroom on Sunday, May 21 2023, at 7:30PM.
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YOB & Elder with guests Khemmis, Ruby the Hatchet, Hoopsnake, & Heavy Trip
2023-05-21 17:00 - 22:00
Modified Ghost is bringing Yob & Elder to the Rickshaw with support from Khemmis, Ruby the Hatchet, Hoopsnake and Heavy Trip!

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AIM Music Industry Day - Sync Summit 2023
2023-05-21 01:00 - 2023-05-22 00:59
Are you a Musician or Composer who would like to get your music into Film, TV and Media?
Attend on May 27, 2023, during Asian Heritage Month, for a full-day program of industry feedback on your music, panel discussion and a legal workshop to set you up for sync success!
This event will be held at the Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre, located on the unceded territories of the the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), s?l?ilw??ta?? (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, in Downtown Vancouver.
Over the course of the day, you will learn ways to monetize your music, provide in-person listening sessions with industry specialists to showcase your work, and provide career workshops to enhance your legal and systems knowledge. Throughout this summit, you will have the opportunity to connect with other music creatives, including a celebratory showcase at Guilt & Co on the same evening.
The goal of this workshop is to elevate and showcase Asian-Canadian artists and create more international opportunities for career success through placements in Film, TV, Games and Media.
There are only 30 places available. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first served basis. Approved participants will be invited to secure their spot. Applications will close once spots fill up, so make sure to apply early!
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The Halluci Nation at the Commodore Ballroom
2023-05-20 19:00 - 23:00
The Halluci Nation is performing at the Commodore Ballroom on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
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Vancouver Comic Arts Festival 2023
2023-05-20 01:00 - 2023-05-22 00:59
The Vancouver Comic Arts Festival returns to the Roundhouse May 20 & 21 2023! Festival, Workshops, Special Events & more!
2023 Poster by @kagcomix
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The Halluci Nation at the Capital Ballroom
2023-05-19 19:00 - 23:30
The Halluci Nation is performing on May 19, 2023 at the Capital Ballroom in Victoria, BC.
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Astrolabe Musik Theatre in partnership with SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs presents Into the Little Hill
2023-05-19 01:00 - 2023-05-21 00:59
Astrolabe Musik Theatre, in partnership with SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs, is proud to present the Canadian premiere of UK composer George Benjamin’s chamber opera Into the Little Hill, a lyric tale in two parts.

A modern re-telling of the Pied Piper tale, Into the Little Hill tells of a mysterious stranger who rids a town of its rats, only to make its children disappear when his promised payment is withheld. Timeless and contemporary, it asks: Who do we deem as “rats” in our society? What are we willing to do to get rid of them? And what are the consequences when we refuse to “pay the piper”—refuse to accept responsibility for the outcomes of our actions?

Into the Little Hill features Chinese-Canadian mezzo-soprano Emma Parkinson, hailed as an “outstanding voice” (La Scena Musicale); soprano Heather Pawsey, acclaimed for her “stylistic versatility, clarity, range” (Halifax Chronicle Herald); and well-known Vancouver-based dance artists Juolin Lee, Daria Mikhaylyuk and Hana Rutka. Renowned conductor Leslie Dala (Vancouver Bach Choir, Vancouver Opera) is Music Director, with direction and choreography by internationally-recognised Idan Cohen of Ne.Sans Opera and Dance. The lighting design is by Victoria Bell, with costume design by Elena Razlog. Post-performance talkbacks are moderated by award-winning multi-disciplinary artist Valerie Sing Turner.

This multi-disciplinary production seamlessly fuses the shimmering beauty of this chamber opera by George Benjamin—one of the most significant composers in the world today—with compelling contemporary dance.

Creative BC is proud to have funded Astrolabe through the Career Development program.

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Content LA
2023-05-18 01:00 - 2023-05-20 00:59
A two-day conference and development market connecting the domestic US scripted, unscripted, FAST channels and copro business with international partners

Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training - MAY 2023
2023-05-17 09:30 - 11:30
The Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training offers free online training for the motion picture industry. Learn how motion picture production contributes to climate change and how to adopt best practices to reduce the environmental impact of production. This course offers a unique, engaging and solutions-based training session offering attendees the information and inspiration to live and work in a more sustainable way.

Upon successful completion of the day, attendees will:

have a sound understanding of the science of climate change
understand how to act to reduce their impact
recognize the impact that production has on the environment
have knowledge of the tools and techniques to lessen this impact

Taking the Sustainable Production Training course is free and recommended to everyone in the motion picture industry. In this 2-hour training, crew will learn about climate science, what it means for production, and how to adopt and implement more environmentally sustainable practices on set.

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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 2023
2023-05-17 01:00 - 2023-05-18 00:59

Cannes 2023
2023-05-16 01:00 - 2023-05-25 00:59
At the heart of the world’s most prestigious film festival, the Marché du Film welcomes participants from all over the world every year. To date, it represents the largest international gathering of professionals in the film industry.
Over 12,500 film industry professionals head to Cannes each year to present and discover almost 4,000 films and projects in development at 33 screening venues.

Cannes XR 2023
2023-05-16 01:00 - 2023-05-25 00:59
Cannes XR draws its energy from the long lasting success of the Festival de Cannes and the Marché du Film as the epicenter of excellence for film worldwide. By following this legacy, Cannes XR aims to become the new global reference for immersive art, empower artists and professionals and broaden their possibilities throughout the global film industry.

Roc Marciano: Thank God For Roc Marci Tour With Jay Worthy
2023-05-12 19:00 - 23:30
Roc Marciano: Thank God For Roc Marci Tour With Jay Worthy is taking place Friday, May 12, 2023, at Fortune Sound Club (147 E Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1T5). Doors open at 7:00PM.

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Live Nation Presents The Heavy
2023-05-09 19:00 - 23:00
Live Nation is excited to present The Heavy on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the Rickshaw Theatre (254 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V7A 1P2).

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Timbre Concerts Presents Mannequin Pussy, Margaritas Podridas
2023-05-07 19:00 - 23:00
Timbre Concerts presents Mannequin Pussy With Guests Margaritas Podridas. The event takes place at Cobalt (917 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2V8) on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Doors open at 7:00PM.

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GUNGOR
2023-05-05 20:00 - 23:00
Gungor is performing Friday, May 5, 2023 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the BEZ ARTS HUB (102 – 20230 64TH AVE, LANGLEY).
Gungor is a baroque pop, folk, and experimental rock-influenced collective centered on the husband-and-wife duo of Michael and Lisa Gungor. Their newest recording, Love Song To Life is an uplifting powerful work and they are excited to hear them perform the new songs and others from their inspiring catalog live.
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Northern FanCon 2023
2023-05-05 01:00 - 2023-05-08 00:59
Northern FanCon is an Annual Convention that hosts Celebrities and Influential People in Film, Books, Animation, Entertainment and more. We aspire to promote opportunities for anyone interested in all things pop culture to unite and celebrate fandoms. The next event is to be held in Prince George on May 5-7/2023 at CN Centre and Kin 1 Arena.

DOXA Documentary Film Festival 2023
2023-05-04 01:00 - 2023-05-15 00:59
Welcome to the 22nd annual DOXA Documentary Film Festival! This year’s festival is taking place in theatres during festival dates, with repeat online screenings from May 15 to 24. DOXA is presented by The Documentary Media Society, a Vancouver-based non-profit, charitable society (incorporated in 1998) devoted to presenting independent and innovative documentaries to Vancouver audiences.
Between May 4-14, 2023, DOXA will offer an exceptional selection of films, filmmaker Q&As and Industry events. In-person screenings will take place at:

The Cinematheque
VIFF Centre
SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts

In-person Industry events and festival socials will be held at:

SFU’s World Arts Centre
The Post at 750

Online films are available through the DOXA Eventive page, and are geo-blocked to Canada; virtual tickets will be limited.

Gamescon
2023-05-03 08:00 - 17:00
Gamescon is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

So Far Sounds in Gastown
2023-05-01 19:30 - 23:00
So Far Sounds in Gastown is taking place Monday, May 1, 2023. The address will be revealed 36 hours before the event.

You’ll see 2 or 3 short sets from incredible performers from all musical genres, and sometimes even spoken word, comedy or dance. Each show’s lineup is curated by our artist booking team to be diverse and varied. Grab your ticket and get ready to discover your new favorite artist!

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Timbre Concerts Presents GoGo Penguin, The Giving Shapes
2023-05-01 19:00 - 23:00
Timbre Concerts presents GoGo Penguin With Guests The Giving Shapes at the Hollywood Theatre (3123 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6K 2H2). The concert is taking place Monday, May 1, 2023. Doors open at 7:00PM.

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Jewish Heritage Month 2023
2023-05-01 01:00 - 2023-06-01 00:59
