Virtual Culture
Below is information about available free entertainment (e.g., movies, books, music) and virtual access to culture.
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Speak the Word: Online Open-Mic Night
Speak the Word hosts various free online open mic events for up and coming poets to share their work. This event is free to attend, and participants are given 5 minute time slots. It always happens on the fourth Saturday of every month from 11:00AM-1:00PM. All are...
Poetry Lit – Monthly Poetry Reading Series
Poetry Lit hosts two poets in their online space for their free monthly series. This is an excellent event to learn about new artists. You can also attend and learn how to become a presenter with them if you have poetry experience. This event takes place once a month,...
Dr. Leroy Little Bear: The Parallel Experiences of the Blackfoot and the Buffalo
Dr. Leroy Little Bear is a distinguished professor at the University of Lethbridge who teaches Indigenous studies. He is hosting an online lecture to discuss the parallels between the history of Indigenous peoples in the Americas and the history of the Buffalo. This...
Dawnland and Dear Georgina Online Film Screening
On October 11th from 4:00-6:00PM PDT, there will be a free online screening of Dawnland and Dear Gerogina, followed by a question and answer period. These films discuss various Indigenous issues. Dawnland is an award winning documentary about how the child welfare...
Noam Chomsky on the Consequences of Capitalism
Noam Chomsky is a distinguished linguist. He is joined by Tammy Kim, and together they will discuss the crises and opportunities that stem from our current capitalist system. This event is fully online, and admission is free or by donation. The date is set for October...
Smithsonian Open Access
The Smithsonian Museum has uploaded over 2.8 million images from their archives, museums, research centres, and libraries to browse and use in personal projects. Additionally, users can download art and music created by others through the open access portal. Website:...
Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival
The Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival is putting on their annual event on September 4th and 5th, 2021. Some events will take place in-person outdoors, while other events will be available to livestream online. There will be ticketed events, as well as free virtual...
North Shore Art in the Garden
North Van Arts has launched an online cultural event that began on June 12 and ends on June 27th, 2021. Anyone can access the website and enjoy local art, gardening, dance, and music through a series of short videos. Check out the website for a safe and easy way to...
Out of Isolation and Back to Connection
On Monday, May 31st at 7pm, the Salt Spring Community Alliance is hosting a free workshop on nonviolent communication for anyone interested as we return to more in-person activities. This introductory session will be hosted by Compassionate Communication teacher Laura...