Green Revolt
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.
12 events found.
Events
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Oliver Woods Community Centre 6000 Oliver Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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Eleanor The Great
Vancouver Island Conference Centre 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaEleanor 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. Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard award nominee.
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Mr Nobody Against Putin
Vancouver Island Conference Centre 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaMr. 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.
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Eleanor The Great
Vancouver Island Conference Centre 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaEleanor 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. Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard award nominee.
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Green Revolt
Oliver Woods Community Centre 6000 Oliver Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaInterested in being a part of discussions to bring positive environmental change to Nanaimo? Join the launch of Green Revolt Action Group. The first session’s topic is on composting in Nanaimo.
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Foragers & Wild Relatives
Nanaimo Art Gallery 150 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaJoin 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.
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It Was Just an Accident
Vancouver Island Conference Centre 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaIt 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. Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
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Peak Everything (Amour Apocalypse)
Vancouver Island Conference Centre 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaPeak 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. Quebec Cinema Awards Best Visual Effects
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It Was Just an Accident
Vancouver Island Conference Centre 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaIt 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. Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
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1st Annual Downtown Nanaimo Harvest Festival
Maffeo Sutton Park 100 Comox Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us at Maffeo Sutton Park on Saturday, October 10, from 2:00-6:00 PM for a free afternoon of fall activities, creativity and community connection. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, a Community Gratitude Wall, hands-on arts and activities, the Harvest Photo Experience, Harvest Trivia, a community Scarecrow Patch and Scarecrow Contest, local organizations and vendors, and more. Visitors are also invited to bring gently used coats and blankets or new socks for our Community Warmth Drive supporting the Salvation Army Nanaimo Centre of Hope. 📍 Maffeo Sutton Park 📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 🕑 2:00-6:00 PM Thank you again for being part of our first annual Harvest Festival. If you have any questions, please email Amanda at spiritofnanaimo@gmail.com.
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2026 Craft Fair – Art/Crafts/Bake Sale
Nanaimo Golf Club 2800 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaThis 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.
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Köln 75
Vancouver Island Conference Centre 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaKöln 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.
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