Community News & Opportunities
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First Friday’s are Free!
2-5pm
639 Hornby St, Vancouver BC
The Bill Reid Gallery celebrates the extraordinary diversity of contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast Art. As the only public Gallery in Canada dedicated to the Northwest Coast, we invite you to immerse yourself in a vibrant cultural experience.
Details at billreidgallery.ca/
Free Art!
4 to 8 PM Reserve your spot in advance to guarantee entry into the Gallery. Walk-in tickets are also available based on capacity.
Cee Peal, 2026 VPL Indigenous Storyteller in Residence
Originally from the Nisga’a First Nation in Northern B.C., Cee is an actor, director, writer, dancer, and producer who has worked on various productions. With a passion for Indigenous studies and cultural evolution, Cee is also the Indigenous outreach coordinator at The Cultch and the artistic associate at The Carmen Arts Group in Terrace.
Learn more about Cee Peal, Theatre Artist HERE!
Join us for an evening of storytelling and theatre magic with special guests.
Tuesday, Mar 31 from 6-7:30pm - Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level at Central Library.
Free, pls Register HERE!
Writing Consultations with Cee Peal – Indigenous Storyteller in Residence Cee Peal is offering accessible one-on-one consultations to local writers in person and online with the Central Library. Cee's focus is on playwriting and idea generation. He is particularly interested in supporting other Indigenous playwrights or writers. *Spaces are very limited (so sign up asap) but there may be more added in subsequent months.
Thursday, March 19 (various times) Register HERE!
Thursday, March 26 (various times) Register HERE!
March Monday Theatre Workshops
The Gathering Place - 609 Helmcken St, 2nd Floor [Fitness Room]
Mondays’ 3pm
‘The Art and Craft of Cold Reading’
with Douglas Newell
March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd - Mon’s - 6:30-9:30
March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th - Fri’s - 10am-1pm
4 classes @ 3 hours each $300
Check https://coldread4u.weebly.com for details
$60.00 to reserve your place, learn to expand your income stream possibilities
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
February 27–March 11, Various Venues
VIMFF takes over theatres across the Lower Mainland and Sea-to-Sky, with in-person film nights and live guest appearances — now including screenings in Coquitlam and West Vancouver. Come for the films, stay for the conversations, and experience the festival as it’s meant to be seen: together.
Watch live in person or online.
Website HERE!
Theatre Bits & Pieces
A workshop of games and improvisations to explore the use of hand props. Hand props are anything held or carried by an actor. They often are a key part of the narrative, revealing details about the characters, and act to move the story along.
All Welcome, FREE!
The Gathering Place - 609 Helmcken St, 2nd Floor [Fitness Room]
Saturday March 14th, 1pm to 3:30pm
Starting Jan 31st - come catch up on your Academy Award-nominated movies & see them on a big screen! The VIFF Centre at has you covered with 2 theatres; the Lochmaddy Studio space & the 150 seat [including balcony!] Vancity Theatre.
Films start as early as 12:30pm.
Oscar Party 2026, March 15, 2:30pm - Experience the Academy Awards in style at the VIFF Centre! Watch the ceremony live on the big screen with a red carpet, a fully licensed bar and live hosts.
What’s On - HERE!
The Fox Cabaret - 2321 Main St, Vancouver Doors 7pm - Show 8-10pm
Friday’s, March 21st / April 17th / May 8th
Hosted by Sara Bynoe, running since 2000 and has been featured on CBC Radio, The Vancouver Sun/Province, The Georgia Straight, The Globe and Mail, The Daily Hive, and many more local and national media outlets.
Tickets HERE!
2nd Annual Dutch Film Festival
March 27 - 29, 2026
This exciting week-long event showcases Dramatic Features, Romantic Comedies, Documentaries, Shorts, Art House and Action Films. It’s a strong year with many films making their North American and Canadian premiere, and we have live discussions with filmmakers from Suriname and the Netherlands.
In Person & Online
https://www.dutchfilmfest.ca/welcome
2026 Indigenous Storyteller in Residence
Stage Your Own Play with Cee Peal, a Three-Part Series
Tuesdays, April 14, 21 and 28, 2026
6-8pm - Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level at Central Library.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the playwriting process from initial concept to production and finally opening night in this three-part series program. Learn about the concepts of Scene and Monologue Writing, Text Analysis, Staging, Performance, Production and more. Use this time to explore the early stages of theatre development and experiment with others in a collaborative and unique process.
Part One - Register HERE! Tues, April 14 6pm-8pm
Part Two - Register HERE! Tues, April 21 6pm-8pm
Part Three Register HERE! Tues, April 28 6pm-8pm
RNG Kick Off Event - Sat, April 18, 2026
Run N Gun is Vancouver's wildest filmmaking competition. Established in 2015, over 1100 films have been created through Run N Gun (& our sister competitions Shits N Giggles, Blood N Guts & Vancouver Quarentine Performance Project), and it has become the biggest filmmaking event Vancouver has to offer!
Run N Gun website HERE!
Where Cinema Meets Social Change
April 23 - 26, 2026
Pre-Launch, Opening Night, Film Screening & Panel Discussion - North Delta Centre for the Arts
Film Screening and Panel Discussion - Landmark Cinemas Surrey, Guildford
Our mission is to recognize and showcase films that use impactful and informative storytelling to raise awareness and inspire action on critical social causes and issues. We aim to celebrate filmmakers who are committed to creating positive social impact and promoting empathy, understanding, and social justice.
Website, Tickets HERE!
Next Celluloid Social Club Event - TBD
Celluloid Supper Club, presented in association with Celluloid Social Club and Shamshiri Caveman Restaurant.
Keep in touch with local screenings happening online at our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/18306091376
https://celluloidsocialclub.com/
Ongoing Resources & Friends…..
Gender Equity in Media Society Vancouver (GEMS) is a member-based organization committed to furthering gender equity in film and television. Previously named Women in Film and Television Vancouver (WIFTV), GEMS incorporated in 1989 as a not-for-profit society registered in British Columbia.
By addressing systemic barriers, GEMS works towards supporting more inclusive, representative media.
The Genre Film Lab / Coffee Chats - past chats available to view online!
gemsvancouver.org
BIZ Books
Your online source for film, television, and theatre books. We invite you to browse through our online store where you will find thousands of titles. Let’s make your creative dreams come true!
Sign up for our newsletter with notices of sales, workshops, blogs & special events at bizbooks.net
GVPTA is a non-profit charitable organization whose membership includes theatre companies, theatre makers and artists, and other organizations and individuals that support theatre. We provide services, promotion of member news and community events, opportunities to connect and network, and hold an annual theatre conference.
Show Listings Here!
First Saturday Open Studios
First Saturday is a public monthly artist-run open-studio event in Vancouver, North Vancouver, New Westminster, Victoria & the Gulf Islands. Each month a new artist opens their doors to the public to share their work & chat…
Website & details here!
For Reviews of local & international performances & arts events, Colin Thomas [award winning playwright, Theatre Reviewer & Critic for almost four decades] offers thoughtful & insightful gems to consider in the world of theatre & art. Highly recommend!