Arts & Culture
Below are information about arts and cultural activities including online free entertainment and activities for kids.
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Whose Chinatown? Examining Chinatown Gazes in Art, Archives, and Collections
Art collections from historical and contemporary Canadian artists such as Emily Carr, Unity Bainbridge, Yucho Chow, and others will be on display. Chinese Canadian history over the past 60 years will be exhibited through a "Whose Chinatown?" showcase housed at UBC....
Free ART2LIFE Workshop
Art2Life is an online platform for advice, resources, and overall to empower a community of artists. From February 15 - 21, 2021 Nicholas Wilton the found of ART2LIFE is hosting a free art workshop. All levels of artists are welcome....
BC Alliance for Arts and Culture
BC Alliance for Arts and Culture is a nonprofit provincial organization that serves to connect a creative community in B.C. There is are a variety of workshops, events, services, and resources available throughout the year to promote awareness of art and culture among...
Virtual Film Event For Black History Month
The African Arts and Cultural Society is hosting a virtual Black History Month film screening and discussion for "Sisters in the Struggle." It will be a free event streaming on Facebook live on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Facebook:...
Cineplex Offers Slate of Films For Black History Month
Cineplex theatres are offering a host of films that highlight black history month. The films available will include that of “Harriet” and “Selma” throughout the month. Every transaction done with the company will see a donation of $1 to The Black Academy co-founded by...
Black Women in History Event
On Monday, February 22nd, the Support Network for Indigenous Women & Women of Colour will be hosting an educational event based around acknowledging the important contributions made to Canadian history made by Black Women. All are welcome to attend and learn. More...
Students of Colour Collective February Talk Series
In honour of Black history month, the UVIC SOCC will be hosting a series of talks and movie screenings showcasing Black history and stories in Victoria and beyond. On February 9th there will be a talk on Black identity and culture in Canada by Dr. Moustapha Fall, on...
Immersive Black History Month Events
The BC Black History Awareness Society has created a series of interactive programs to celebrate Black History Month. The interactive events will be held on zoom throughout the month starting February 7th with Putting Black British Columbia History to Work. For more...
Natural History Museum, Vienna
The Natural History Museum, Vienna, is home to unique artifacts from all over the world, including the the 29,500-year-old Venus of Willendorf. They offer 3 virtual exhibits, over 100 photographs of objects, and a virtual tour of the museum for free via Google Arts...