Arts & Culture
Below are information about arts and cultural activities including online free entertainment and activities for kids.
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Nanaimo Virtual Pride Parade
The Nanaimo Pride Society is organizing a family-friendly virtual pride parade free of cost on June 13th. By filming and submitting a 30 to 60 second video explaining what pride means to you, your entry will be introduced and included in this online event. Submissions...
The Vancouver Pride Society
The Vancouver Pride Society invites individuals to continue pride festivities for the 2021 season through safe and physically distanced activities. Pride looks different for everyone and a list of various events both in person and virtually can be found through the...
Victoria Pride 2021 Events
The Victoria Pride Society website provides details about Victoria Pride Week, which is happening from June 28 to July 4, 2021. The events listed will be occurring virtually and will be accessible to anyone that is interested. You can check out the website to see what...
Cambridge Film Festival At Home
CFF has launched a brand-new project that delivers a range of film events year-round as they get ready to present the 40th Cambridge Film Festival later in 2021. Free resources include the “A Film I Love...” series which showcases special guests who choose, present...
The Affordable Online Art Fair
The second edition of The Affordable Online Art Fair will be held virtually and will include 50+ galleries from around the world and 100’s of artworks. Upcoming fairs this spring will be held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York, Battersea Park in London, HKCEC in...
Woodland Cultural Centre
The Woodland Cultural Centre is providing a virtual screening of the Mohawk Institute Residential School as a fundraiser for the Save the Evidence fundraising campaign. The Save the Evidence campaign is to raise awareness and support for the restoration of the former...
National Gallery of Canada Online
The National Gallery of Canada has put many of their pieces into online exhibits for anyone to explore and learn about art! There are Youtube videos, interactive exhibits, and collections by the curators of their favourite pieces. Website:...
Victoria Symphony
The 2020/2021 season of the Victoria Symphony has gone virtual and is available for free in HD on their website. Watch a series of full pre-recorded concerts at the link below. Website: https://victoriasymphony.ca/20-21-previousconcerts/
Artventure Online
McMichael Canadian Art Collection, along with educators and artists, helps kids stay connected through art activities, videos, tutorials and more. They offer free online fun for kids and families. The Kids Corner for ages 5-7 includes step-by-step art activities and...