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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A Not So Still Life
Gabriola Arts and Heritage Centre 476 South Rd, Gabriola, British Columbia, CanadaSheila Norgate announces her 40 year Retrospective art show and sale on Gabriola at the Gabriola Arts and Heritage Centre (476 South Rd) on Saturday/Sunday October 3/4, 11-5pm each day with an artist talk at 2pm on Sunday. All events free.
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A Not So Still Life
Gabriola Arts and Heritage Centre 476 South Rd, Gabriola, British Columbia, CanadaSheila Norgate announces her 40 year Retrospective art show and sale on Gabriola at the Gabriola Arts and Heritage Centre (476 South Rd) on Saturday/Sunday October 3/4, 11-5pm each day with an artist talk at 2pm on Sunday. All events free.
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Poetry Open-Mic: Nainers
https://www.facebook.com/events/1117864670939592 54 Victoria Ave, Nanaimo, British Columbia, CanadaPoetry-Open Mic: An Afternoon on the Moon ft. Nate Nate Nainers reading from their newest (and wildest) book, "smokin' holy spirits." Ex-vangelical, neurodivergent, queer, and down for a trip! Anything goes except hate speech!
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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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