CALGARY: The 18th edition of Calgary’s Underground Film Festival (CUFF) is taking place online April 23 to May 2 and as a drive-in format June 3-5. Over 30 films and online events plus panels and Q&A sessions with filmmakers will be featured; tickets start at $10. The festival has also launched a new podcast titled CUFFcast, which features candid interviews with industry members.
MONTREAL: Following their success in creating a drive-in movie theater with Montreal’s Royalmount, Total Events’ Lorne Levitt and C3 Events’ Adam Bultz are creating Jardin Royalmount, a large outdoor event garden and pavilion. Slated to open in June to coincide with the first day of summer, the open-air venue will be curated by event rental company Modern Event Furniture and can accommodate up to 600 guests for seated ceremonies or cocktail-style events.
TORONTO: Due to evolving COVID-19 restrictions, The Factory Theatre has suspended all performances until further notice, including virtual livestreams of its newest show, “Through the Eyes.” All patrons who already secured a ticket for the show originally scheduled between April 29 and May 8 will be contacted and given priority access to reregister for future performance dates.
VANCOUVER: On April 22, the city of Surrey is celebrating Earth Day with a free, family-friendly virtual event. Dubbed Party for the Planet, the online-only celebration will consist of livestreams featuring environmental education, Indigenous performances, interactive workshops, kids’ crafts and much more. Guests can also enter to win over $700 in prizes. More information, as well as the link to the event, can be found on the city of Surrey’s website.
Vancouver Downtown Association (VDA)’s flower basket program is returning in mid-May, and 95 baskets will add color and beauty from Fifth Street to Uptown Village to showcase community strength during these times. Flower contributions and monetary donations can be made via VDA’s website to help cover the costs of basket acquisition, watering, maintenance and more.
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