Celebrating its 19th year, the Gender Equity in Media Festival (GEMFest), previously known as the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival (VIWFF), presents a captivating array of short and feature-length films. These films, spanning various genres such as narrative, documentary, experimental, and animation, are crafted by both established and emerging women and gender-diverse filmmakers hailing […]
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3 events,Inspired by Christine de Pizan (1364-ca.1430) – the revolutionary writer who questioned the centuries-old treatment of women and their prescribed place and role in society, this year’s Festival theme WOMENinSIGHT, explores the impact and the role of women throughout history via a musical lens. Discovery is at the heart of the Festival – ranging from cloistered […] EXNW IS THE FUTURE OF RACIALIZED GLOBAL STORYTELLING AND ENTERTAINMENT ACROSS ALL CONTINENTS. Hosted annually in Vancouver, British Columbia, this momentous event will primarily focus on new pathways, platforms and channels for empowering racialized content creators to connect with industry leaders and their global audience. Through these intersections, new systems can be created within our […] | 4 events,On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire. Canadians are not always aware that Black and Indigenous Peoples were once enslaved on the land that is now […] Celebrities Nightclub’s annual pride festival. 6 nights of programming in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ community featuring drag shows, contests, live performances, DJ sets and more. Almost entirely local partners and talent. Learn more | 5 events, – The Career Development program supports the economic growth and career development of emerging and established B.C. artists in the areas of sound recording, marketing, and music videos. The Career Development program opens for applications on July 19, 2023. The deadline for the Career Development program is September 6, 2023, at 11:59 pm, PT. Creative BC […] | 7 events,NEW MURALS ACROSS METRO VANCOUVER // POP-UP EVENTS // MOUNT PLEASANT STREET PARTY & MORE Vancouver Mural Festival is an annual outdoor celebration of public art designed to connect, reflect and celebrate our diverse communities through art and live events. Explore the creative side of Vancouver’s great outdoors and discover your new favourite murals, artists, […] Set amongst the stately trees and gardens of the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox, BC, the Filberg Festival is truly a unique event. Festival attendees enjoy art, music and nature surrounded by beautiful gardens, heritage buildings and magnificent views of Comox Harbour and the Beaufort Range. The Filberg Festival is set to take […] Celebrate Pride 2023 at The Birdhouse! Friday, August 4th LATE NIGHT SNACK PRIDE + MAN UP: GENDER DELIRIUM @manupvancouver Saturday, August 5th LE HANGOVER: PARKING LOT PARTY + RYHTYM OF THE NIGHT @rhythm.ofthenight Sunday, August 6th RICECAKE: SPLASH @ricecake.events + LEVEL UP PRIDE @level_up.yvr Learn more | 11 events,SIGGRAPH is an annual conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques organized by the ACM SIGGRAPH LEARN MORE Flygirl Pride can’t wait to welcome you back to Chicas, Sun Aug 6, 4pm-9pm at Sheraton Wall Centre, 1000 Burrard St., Vancouver, and afterparty, Hershe Bar, Sun Aug 6, 9pm-2am at The Red Room 398 Richards St., Vancouver! Join for dancing, laughter, and the opportunity to create cherished memories together, embracing the power of inclusivity and acceptance. […] IT’S TIME TO LEVEL UP, BABES! Your favourite QTBIPOC centred hip-hop party is back for PRIDE! This is a QTIBIPOC-centered event! Folks who do not identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Colour may attend but we ask that they show up to support and celebrate their QTBIPOC friends/partners/kin and be mindful of the space […] – Timbre Concerts and Sunrise Series present the second annual HAPPYLAND Festival, a fully inclusive Pride celebration festival taking place at PNE Amphitheatre and Playland Amusement Park with the goal of […] | ||
4 events, – The Career Development program supports the economic growth and career development of emerging and established B.C. artists in the areas of sound recording, marketing, and music videos. The Career Development […] | 5 events,The Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) is a vibrant space for queer arts, culture, and community. It showcases dynamic and thought-provoking films from British Columbian filmmakers as well as other Canadian and international directors and storytellers. The Nanaimo Blues Festival is taking place August 10-13 at Maffeo Sutton Park, 100 Comox Rd, Nanaimo, BC. LEARN MORE | 8 events,The EOTW music festival is an annual event that happens the second weekend in August on beautiful Haida Gwaii, the territory of the Haida Nation. The venue is one of the largest on Haida Gwaii, and has attracted musicians and tourists because of its uniqueness, hospitality, location, and up close and personal feel. Haida Gwaii […] Phillips Brewing produces the Phillips Backyard Music Festivals in the back parking lot of the brewery on 2010 Government St. in Victoria, British Columbia. It is an outdoor festival packed with incredible music, craft beer, food trucks, and fun! It is primarily a standing-room-only festival with limited seating, and the show goes on rain or […] A/PPS began in 2019 with a day-long slow concert of ambient and experimental electronic music at the Yellowhouse Art Centre. In 2020 we pivoted to an online festival during the pandemic, and from that learned the value and accessibility of a hybrid festival with in-person, livestream and online broadcasts. Our season now includes the summer […] | 9 events,The African Descent Festival is intended to celebrate the cultural diversity of people of African Descent within Vancouver, while recognizing and promoting attitudes of oneness among all ethnic groups and communities. The event focuses on activating public spaces and bringing a diverse range of programming to connect stakeholders working avidly for the long term sustainability […] Cinelab is a two-week long summer filmmaking program for aspiring artists aged 14–19 presented by The Cinematheque in partnership with the SFU School for the Contemporary Arts. Cinelab is a series of two-week filmmaking workshops (happening in July) geared towards youth aged 14-19 that will create unique short films with the support of experienced filmmakers […] | 9 events, | ||
9 events,Liven up your summer nights with fun and uplifting music! Music on Main returns to Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant Park this August 2023. Bring your friends, family, or go solo and pack a picnic to enjoy an evening of joyful live music. You’ll have the chance to hear from a wide range of musicians and instruments […] | 5 events,The Live Music program supports B.C.-based live music events, creating engagement opportunities for audiences and artists. Join Creative BC staff and learn about this popular program. Get all the details about eligibility, examples of past successful projects, and the application process. We look forward to answering all of your questions! The Live Music program launches on […]  Featured – Featured About this event Derived from one of the motion picture industry’s leading carbon calculators, albert, Reel Green™ has adapted a carbon calculator for British Columbia, for free, for productions in […] | 6 events, Join Canada’s longest running summer gathering of Canadian writers and readers, featuring established literary stars and exciting, new voices… with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens in Sechelt, BC. Learn more – The Career Development program supports the economic growth and career development of emerging and established B.C. artists in the areas of sound recording, marketing, and music videos. The Career Development program opens for applications on July 19, 2023. The deadline for the Career Development program is September 6, 2023, at 11:59 pm, PT. Creative BC […] | 6 events,The Function is coming back to Victoria for the second year running! Join at the Inner Harbour on August 19th for an all ages festival experience. There will be a barber shop, kids zone, and a 19+ VIP section! LEARN MORE | |||
6 events, – In August 2023, join Creative BC to learn about funding programs for BC’s music industry, providing support for artists, live music presenters, music companies, and industry development. Get all the details about our funding programs, connect directly with staff, and learn how to apply. We look forward to answering all of your questions! Creative BC’s […] | 4 events, – Record in BC attracts out-of-province artists (including those who live outside of Canada) to record at B.C. studios, and with B.C. producers, on various projects, including singles, EPs, and LPs. Join Creative BC staff and learn about this innovative program. Get all the details about eligibility, examples of past successful projects, and the application process. […] | 5 events, Featured – Featured Come ready to ask the tough questions, challenge the stereotypes, and bust the myths around clean energy in the motion picture industry! Can batteries really replace generators on film sets? How do I know what kind of battery to rent? You can just fill up a generator with more diesel. What happens with you run low with […]  Featured – Featured About this event Reel Green™’s 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 […] | 4 events, –  On August 24, 2023, join staff from the First Peoples’ Cultural Council and Creative BC for a joint info session about funding opportunities available to Indigenous artists in BC. Ask questions, connect with staff, and learn more about music funding opportunities in 2023/24 from Amplify BC and the FPCC! First Peoples’ Cultural Council staff will […] | 3 events,The LMGI Awards spotlight and honor the instrumental role of filming locations in setting tone, revealing character and enhancing the storytelling narrative. Additionally, the LMGI Awards honor film commissions who have gone above and beyond during the scouting, pre-production and production of specific projects. This year also celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the LMGI. The 10th Annual […] | ||
3 events, – In August 2023, join Creative BC to learn about funding programs for BC’s music industry, providing support for artists, live music presenters, music companies, and industry development. Get all the details about our funding programs, connect directly with staff, and learn how to apply. We look forward to answering all of your questions! Creative BC’s […] | 5 events, – The Career Development program supports the economic growth and career development of emerging and established B.C. artists in the areas of sound recording, marketing, and music videos. The Career Development program opens for applications on July 19, 2023. The deadline for the Career Development program is September 6, 2023, at 11:59 pm, PT. Creative BC […] – Join Renée Sarojini Saklikar as she launches Nightwood Edition’s Bramah’s Quest – the second instalment of THOT J BAP, an epic fantasy in verse. In Nightwood Edition’s Bramah’s Quest by […] –  Join the BC and Yukon Book Prizes for Storied: Discussions on Books, Publishing, and the Creative Process. On Wednesday, August 30th, Harrison Mooney, Kim Spencer, and Sheryda Warrener will be offering mini-lectures on taking personal experiences and memories and turning them into art and stories for an audience. Harrison Mooney’s book Invisible Boy: A memoir of […] | 4 events,Between April 2021 and March 2022, nearly 4,600 people with disabilities were supported by WorkBC through their first year of employment, and more than $1.4 million was provided through Community and Employer Partnerships projects involving over 260 participants with disabilities. During B.C.’s 9th annual Disability Employment Month this September, WorkBC Centres around the province are […] “AHFOMAD”, African Heritage Festival of Music and Dance, is a festival featuring arts, music, and dance, cultural to contemporary, from the African Canadian perspective with performers from the local, national and international arts and culture market from Africa, the Americas and all of African diaspora. AHFOMAD is a non-profit festival organized by the African Heritage […] | 5 events,When the Dutch East India Company (VOC) left Taiwan in 1662, 38 years of Dutch Colonization forever changed the island and its people. Four hundred years later, Taiwanese people still have mixed emotions when it comes to the identity of Taiwan. Yes, the Dutch are long gone, but where are the Taiwanese going? 2023 TAIWANfest […] |