The Maritime Museum of BC invites you to a special retrospective exhibition of marine paintings by John Horton. This exhibition celebrates Horton’s remarkable artistic career in honour of his 90th birthday. Running from April 4 to June 1, 2025, the exhibit will fill the museum’s entire gallery with works exemplifying Horton’s signature attention to detail […]
Story Theatre presents the world premiere of Dreamweavers by Adonis Critter King, in partnership with the BC Black History Awareness Society (BCBHAS) to be presented at the Metro Studio Theatre June 5, 6, 8, 11-14, 2025 for 10 performances! School matinees and public performances will be offered in celebration of the International Decade of People […]
Get ready to ignite the dance floor and lose yourself in a maelstrom of sound as we bring together three powerhouse bands for an unforgettable night of rock and rebel anthems! This is not just a concert; it’s a full-throttle party designed for maximum energy, non-stop dancing, and a wicked good time that will leave […]
This event is a celebration of the many cultures and subcultures that make up our diverse community. Whether shaped by ancestry, language, lived experience, faith, gender identity, art, or chosen family, Culture Connected is about honouring all the ways identity empowers us and brings us together. Our goal is to create a space where individuals […]
#skoden Directed by Damien Eagle Bear From infamy to a viral phenomenon, #skoden tracks the story of how a photo became an iconic Indigenous meme and the man behind the image. — This screening is part of the Victoria Film Festival’s second annual F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Films festival, which takes place on June […]
Two time Juno award winner singer songwriter Alfie Zappacosta delivers a performance like no other. A sophisticated musician with international poise Alfie sings in both English and Italian; studied in jazz and classical guitar. He is a virtuoso composer and seasoned live performer. Alfie’s rich soaring vocals have always been his signature and his songs […]
They Are Sacred Directed by Kim O’Bomsawin Through intimate encounters with Anders, They Are Sacred gives viewers unique access to the world of an autistic child, and to follow his father’s journey to bring back traditional First Nations perspectives in our contemporary world. — This screening is part of the Victoria Film Festival’s second annual […]
So Surreal: Behind the Masks Directed by Neil Diamond and Joanne Robertson In So Surreal: Behind the Masks, director Neil Diamond takes us on an international journey spanning time from the period when Northwest Coast masks were collected in massive quantities, accumulating in private and public collections, to the present day as Indigenous communities work […]
The Spirit Who Swims Directed by Bev Sellars and Garry Tutte A love manifesto to Salmon foregrounding its spiritual and material importance to Indigenous peoples along the Fraser River. — This screening is part of the Victoria Film Festival’s second annual F1RST: A Celebration of Indigenous Films festival, which takes place on June 19-22, 2025. […]
Reel Injun Directed by Neil Diamond Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond examines the portrayal of North American Indigenous people throughout a century of cinema. The film is a loving look at cinema through the eyes of the people who appeared in its very first flickering images and have survived to tell their stories in their own […]
Sweet Summer Pow Wow Directed by Darrell Dennis Jinny, torn between her mother’s expectations and her love for contemporary dance, meets Riley, a troubled boy escaping his abusive home, on the Pow Wow circuit. Together, they find a brief but transformative escape through a summer of love. — This screening is part of the Victoria […]
Saints and Warriors Directed by Patrick Shannon Set against the backdrop of the 2024 All Native Basketball Tournament and the battle for Indigenous sovereignty, Saints and Warriors captures a story of resilience, brotherhood, and the unbreakable spirit of Haida Gwaii. — This screening is part of the Victoria Film Festival’s second annual F1RST: A Celebration […]