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UID:77196-1784134800-1784145600@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Collage Club
DESCRIPTION:Collage Club is a free creative gathering of anyone who is interested in making art and meeting other creatives. The focus is on collage because it is a low barrier and accessible way for everyone to get creative – but any creative project is welcome. This meetup will have a project for you to get started with if you’re feeling stuck or want to learn. The main goal is to meet and build our community and create a safe space to express being a human. Looking forward to having you join us at this event!
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/collage-club-2/
LOCATION:Drop Zone Games\, 2520 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9T 3L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured
ORGANIZER;CN="Collage Club Nanaimo":MAILTO:collageclubnanaimo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T194521Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T194521Z
UID:77176-1784379600-1784386800@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Ekphrastic Poetry: Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nanaimo Arts Council as we celebrate the incredible intersection of visual art and the written word at our annual Ekphrastic Poetry Awards Ceremony. Over the past months\, local writers have crafted original poetry inspired by stunning visual pieces from our community artists featured in the Purple Urchin Gallery\, and it is finally time to honor their work. \nThe afternoon will be emceed by our wonderful Program Coordinator\, Lillian Morpak\, and features the live announcement of this year’s contest winners. \nCome out to support Nanaimo’s vibrant literary and visual arts community\, hear live readings of the winning poems\, and enjoy an afternoon of creative celebration. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/ekphrastic-poetry-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Nanaimo North Library\, 6250 Hammond Bay Rd\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R5N3
CATEGORIES:Celebration,NAC Hosted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T035233Z
CREATED:20260723T035233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T035233Z
UID:77674-1784973600-1784980800@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Urban Sketch Club
DESCRIPTION:Beginner scribblers\, seasoned professional artists\, everyone in-between! Join us for another Nanaimo Sketch Club meetup\, where people feel free to work on their sketch practice and connect with like-minded people in a friendly\, inclusive\, supportive environment.\n\nFor this free event\, meet in the parking lot outside Bowen Park Complex\, near the lawn bowling building\, for a non-guided sketching and chit-chat session\, for about two hours. There are some interesting buildings here\, as well as the gorgeous park. We’ll try to get back together around noon to take a group snap of our sketches – but if you feel you don’t want to participate in that\, that’s totally fine. Feel free to post your sketches so we can see what you saw.\n\nBring: Your sketchbook\, your favourite drawing / painting implements\, and a portable chair. 
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/urban-sketch-club/
LOCATION:Bowen Park\, Bowen Park Complex\, 500 Bowen Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 1Z7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T234437Z
CREATED:20260608T234437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T234437Z
UID:77193-1785430800-1785441600@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Night Market: Art Demo
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, creative\, and family-friendly activity during your Commercial Street Night Market stroll? Join the Nanaimo Arts Council and Collage Club Nanaimo inside the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s dedicated Art Lab space for a hands-on art demonstration.  \nLed by talented featured collage artist Bella\, who leads the Nanaimo Collage Club\, this interactive evening is entirely free and open to children\, families\, and creators of all ages and skill levels. Drop in anytime during the night market to explore the tactile world of collage\, experiment with new techniques\, or simply drop by to watch the demo and say hello to the team! \nIt should take about 15-20 minutes to complete the activity of the night\, and we would love to see you there and create something beautiful together.
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/night-market-art-demo/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Gallery: Art Lab\, 150 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 5G6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T201500
DTSTAMP:20260811T210011Z
CREATED:20260811T205547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T210011Z
UID:77802-1787253300-1787256900@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Green Revolt
DESCRIPTION:Join the first Green Action Revolt session! Green Revolt focuses on researching environmental issues affecting Nanaimo and finding practical ways our community can support positive change.
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/green-revolt/
LOCATION:Oliver Woods Community Centre\, 6000 Oliver Rd\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T221259Z
CREATED:20260820T213020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T221259Z
UID:77849-1789304400-1789311600@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Eleanor The Great
DESCRIPTION:Eleanor the Great (2025) is a comedy-drama directed by Scarlett Johansson that follows 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein (June Squibb)\, who moves to New York from Florida after the death of her best friend. While grieving\, she misrepresents herself to join a Jewish seniors group\, pretending to be a Holocaust survivor to find companionship\, leading to complex consequences. \nCannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard award nominee.
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/eleanor-the-great/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Conference Centre\, 80 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260913T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260820T221231Z
CREATED:20260820T214640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T221231Z
UID:77855-1789315200-1789322400@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Mr Nobody Against Putin
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Nobody Against Putin (2025) is an Oscar-winning documentary following Pavel “Pasha” Talankin\, a Russian schoolteacher and videographer in the Ural Mountains who secretly records the militarization of his school following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The film\, directed by David Borenstein and Talankin\, exposes how Putin’s “patriotic education” forces teachers to indoctrinate children with pro-war propaganda.
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/mr-nobody-against-putin/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Conference Centre\, 80 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260820T221315Z
CREATED:20260820T213358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T221315Z
UID:77852-1789326000-1789333200@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Eleanor The Great
DESCRIPTION:Eleanor the Great (2025) is a comedy-drama directed by Scarlett Johansson that follows 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein (June Squibb)\, who moves to New York from Florida after the death of her best friend. While grieving\, she misrepresents herself to join a Jewish seniors group\, pretending to be a Holocaust survivor to find companionship\, leading to complex consequences. \nCannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard award nominee.
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/eleanor-the-great-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Conference Centre\, 80 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260813T220242Z
CREATED:20260813T220242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T220242Z
UID:77813-1790708400-1790715600@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Foragers & Wild Relatives
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two screenings of films by Jumana Manna\, that trace connections between people and plants in conflict zones. The two distinct events are presented alongside the exhibition Biophilia\, at Nanaimo Art Gallery. Doors 6:45pm\, film 7pm. See website for locations\, registration and more info.
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/foragers-wild-relatives/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Art Gallery\, 150 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R 5G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T221213Z
CREATED:20260820T220926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T221213Z
UID:77858-1791118800-1791126000@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:It Was Just an Accident
DESCRIPTION:It Was Just an Accident (2025) is a political thriller directed by Jafar Panahi about a former Iranian political prisoner\, Vahid\, who believes he has found his former torturer. Vahid kidnaps the man\, leading to a tense\, moral road trip to confirm the man’s identity\, exploring themes of vengeance\, trauma\, and justice in Iran. \nWinner of the Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film​ Festival.
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/it-was-just-an-accident/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Conference Centre\, 80 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260820T224427Z
CREATED:20260820T224427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T224427Z
UID:77863-1791129600-1791136800@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Peak Everything (Amour Apocalypse)
DESCRIPTION:Peak Everything (also titled Amour Apocalypse) is a 2025 Quebecois romantic comedy directed by Anne Émond that explores falling in love amidst the existential dread of climate change. \nQuebec Cinema Awards Best Visual Effects
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/peak-everything-amour-apocalypse/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Conference Centre\, 80 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260820T222927Z
CREATED:20260820T222038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T222927Z
UID:77861-1791140400-1791147600@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:It Was Just an Accident
DESCRIPTION:It Was Just an Accident (2025) is a political thriller directed by Jafar Panahi about a former Iranian political prisoner\, Vahid\, who believes he has found his former torturer. Vahid kidnaps the man\, leading to a tense\, moral road trip to confirm the man’s identity\, exploring themes of vengeance\, trauma\, and justice in Iran. \nWinner of the Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film​ Festival.
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/it-was-just-an-accident-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Conference Centre\, 80 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260715T182052Z
CREATED:20260715T182052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T182052Z
UID:77602-1792922400-1792944000@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:2026 Craft Fair - Art/Crafts/Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:This October\, come to the Banquet Hall at the Nanaimo Golf Course for a free-admission Annual Craft Fair! Visit 30 tables of a variety of local crafts and enjoy amazing baked goods! Proceeds from the bake sale support the Salvation Army.
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/2026-craft-fair-art-crafts-bake-sale/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Golf Club\, 2800 Highland Blvd\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T225412Z
CREATED:20260820T224942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T225412Z
UID:77866-1794142800-1794150000@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Köln 75
DESCRIPTION:Köln 75 (2025) is a biographical film detailing the true story of 18-year-old Vera Brandes (Mala Emde)\, who defies parental disapproval and industry sexism to promote a 1975 jazz concert. Despite logistical nightmares\, including the wrong piano and a difficult artist\, her efforts result in Keith Jarrett’s legendary\, improvised Köln Concert.
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/koln-75/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Conference Centre\, 80 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,Film Screening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Event-Koln-75-1-pm-cover-image.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260820T225556Z
CREATED:20260820T225417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T225556Z
UID:77873-1794162600-1794171600@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Köln 75
DESCRIPTION:Köln 75 (2025) is a biographical film detailing the true story of 18-year-old Vera Brandes (Mala Emde)\, who defies parental disapproval and industry sexism to promote a 1975 jazz concert. Despite logistical nightmares\, including the wrong piano and a difficult artist\, her efforts result in Keith Jarrett’s legendary\, improvised Köln Concert.
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/koln-75-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Conference Centre\, 80 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260608T233233Z
CREATED:20260608T232402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T233233Z
UID:77187-1795255200-1795363200@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Artwalk
DESCRIPTION:The Artwalk weekend of events. Updates will be posted here when venues\, artists\, and exhibiting times have been confirmed. You can read more on our Artwalk page in the interim: https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/programs/artwalk/
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/artwalk/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,NAC Hosted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T225920Z
CREATED:20260820T225920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T225920Z
UID:77875-1796562000-1796569200@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Mother and the Bear
DESCRIPTION:The Mother and the Bear (2024) is a comedic drama about Sara\, an overbearing Korean mother who flies to Winnipeg to care for her daughter\, Sumi\, who is in a coma after a freak accident. While waiting for Sumi to wake\, Sara navigates cultural alienation by meddling in her daughter’s life\, including trying to find her a husband.
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/mother-and-the-bear/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Conference Centre\, 80 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260820T230510Z
CREATED:20260820T230510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T230510Z
UID:77881-1796572800-1796580000@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:The Choral
DESCRIPTION:The Choral is a testament to music’s power to sustain our souls in troubled times. This inspiring drama depicts a British choir director’s efforts to assemble an ensemble during the darkest days of the First World War. Dr. Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) is forced to recruit his singers from among the town’s adolescent population. Under his guidance these teens will come to know the transcendent joys of singing together\, while steeling themselves for their impending conscription. The Choral reminds us of the importance of cultivating community and using art to process anxieties and generate hope.
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/the-choral/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Conference Centre\, 80 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260820T230138Z
CREATED:20260820T230123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T230138Z
UID:77878-1796583600-1796590800@nanaimoartscouncil.ca
SUMMARY:Mother and the Bear
DESCRIPTION:The Mother and the Bear (2024) is a comedic drama about Sara\, an overbearing Korean mother who flies to Winnipeg to care for her daughter\, Sumi\, who is in a coma after a freak accident. While waiting for Sumi to wake\, Sara navigates cultural alienation by meddling in her daughter’s life\, including trying to find her a husband.
URL:https://nanaimoartscouncil.ca/event/mother-and-the-bear-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Conference Centre\, 80 Commercial Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Featured,Film Screening
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