Festival

Read for the Cure 2021

Event Date and Time: 
Thursday, November 4, 2021 - 6:30pm to Thursday, November 18, 2021 - 5:00pm

Read for the Cure is an inspiring, annual literary event series, presented by Penguin Random House Canada. This year’s conversations will connect book lovers across the country with bestselling authors in support of the Environment-Cancer Fund at the Cancer Research Society. Tickets available at ReadfortheCure.ca

 

NOVEMBER 4, 2021
9:30 PM EST / 6:30 PM PST

Medicine Pouch Making

Event Date and Time: 
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

As part of BC Culture Days 2021, this workshop will introduce participants to creating a pouch made of leather or fabric with basic beadwork. The focus will be building practical skills of beading and sewing. Supplies will be available but feel free to bring your own to add your own sense of flair to your project.

While participants are encouraged to create a leather pouch for themself or a loved one, the group will be engaging in storytelling as a means to reflect on the meaning of medicine pouches and what are things they would like to carry with them in their day-to-day lives.

Arts Alive ! Quebec

Event Date and Time: 
Friday, September 17, 2021 - 6:00pm to Saturday, September 18, 2021 - 5:00pm

Le thème de l’édition 2021 du festival sera « art de rue », rassemblant des musicien.ne.s, artistes et artisan.ne.s. Le vendredi 17 septembre au soir, le festival présentera deux concerts durant lesquels une artiste-peintre créera une œuvre inspirée de la musique présentée. Cette œuvre sera officiellement dévoilée le lendemain.

Visite guidée de « Tout-Terrain : Régale | Regal » présentée par Franchesca Hebert-Spence

Event Date and Time: 
Sunday, September 26, 2021 - 4:00pm

Suivez la commissaire Franchesca Hebert-Spence lors d’une visite guidée de l’exposition Tout-Terrain : Régale / Regal le long de la rue Principale à Aylmer (Gatineau).

Arts Alive ! Quebec

Event Date and Time: 
Friday, September 17, 2021 - 6:00pm to Saturday, September 18, 2021 - 5:00pm

“Street art” is the theme of Arts Alive! 2021, bringing together musicians, artists and artisans. On Friday, September 17, the festival will host two concerts during which a Quebec City painter will create a painting inspired by the music. The painting will be officially revealed the following day.

Mighty Niagara Film Fest

Event Date and Time: 
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - 8:00pm to Sunday, August 22, 2021 - 11:00pm

We’re pleased to announce the program for this year’s Mighty Niagara Film Fest! We were overwhelmed with so many great submissions in our inaugural year and we look forward to sharing some of them with you.

The Mighty Niagara Film Fest has a focus on screening films made about or in Niagara, by filmmakers with connections to the region, as well as films of special interest to Niagara audiences.

Founder & Artistic Director

Event Date and Time: 
Saturday, August 14, 2021 - 10:00am to 8:15pm

The arts and culture have the precious power to transform societies, to enable tolerance to triumph, to lead to a multicultural dialogue, to give people a voice and to promote diversity. For 10 years Akwaba has offered cultural seasons to highlight diversity and inclusion.

Milton African and Multicultural Festival

Event Date and Time: 
Saturday, August 14, 2021 - 9:30am to 8:30pm

Milton is growing cultural attraction and creating different opportunities in our community accross the Town through support for amateurs and professional artists, cultural organizations and cultural events benefiting residents and visitors alike.

Today under the proposition of Jean Assamoa, Founder and Artistic Director of Akwaba Cultural Exchange(a Non-For-Profit cultural organization based in Milton), the Honourable, Sir Gordon Krantz, Mayor of Milton just added a new festival called " Milton African and Multicultural Festival.

Ladysmith Art Market

Event Date and Time: 
Sunday, August 22, 2021 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

Welcome back! As things start to slowly open, we are excited to be offering a creative opportunity for artists, locals and visitors. On Sunday August 22, 2021, we welcome you back to downtown Ladysmith for the Ladysmith Art Market from 10am - 4pm. Taking place on First Avenue between Roberts St and Gatacre, browse and shop original art from over 20 artists. Find pottery, fabric arts, original art, jewelry, glass and metal work, First Nation art, handmade books, leather accessories, art cards and more.