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SUMMARY:Canadian Independent Bookstore Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Independent Bookstore Day (CIBD) takes place on April 25\, 2026!  Celebrate the indie booksellers who strengthen our communities and support Canadian creators at every stage. \n 
URL:https://creativebc.com/calendar/canadian-independent-bookstore-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Book Publishing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
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SUMMARY:BC Book Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:BC Book Day is an annual celebration that highlights the contributions of British Columbia’s publishing ecosystem. Coordinated by the Association of Book Publishers of BC (Book BC)\, BC Book Day encourages British Columbians to recognize and support local authors\, illustrators\, bookstores\, publishers\, and festivals that connect communities to unique local stories. \nTo support BC Book Day\, British Columbians can buy B.C.-published books from independent bookstores or publisher websites\, encourage schools and libraries to stock B.C. and Canadian-published books using the B.C. Books for Schools catalogue\, and celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day on April 26 by visiting local bookstores to explore their collections. \nLearn more on the official website.
URL:https://creativebc.com/calendar/bc-book-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Book Publishing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
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SUMMARY:Townsite Jazz Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Townsite Jazz Festival is an annual\, not-for-profit community event held in Powell River (qathet region)\, BC\, celebrating jazz through performances and education. Taking place from April 9 – 11\, the festival features renowned Canadian jazz musicians alongside student performers in intimate\, historic venues.
URL:https://creativebc.com/calendar/townsite-jazz-festival-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260402T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Pitch Perfect
DESCRIPTION:MagsBC and the PNW Creatives Summit present a webinar on pitching and submitting to magazines on Thursday\, April 2\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a new or established writer or journalist\, this virtual panel discussion will help you refine how you’re pitching and learn how to make your submission stand out in the overflowing slushpile. \nJoin renowned editors and writers for their best tips and tricks on pitching and submitting your work—including to general interest\, news\, literary magazines\, and niche publications. \nPanelists will discuss how to approach editors\, how to structure your pitch\, what makes a pitch or submission stand out\, best practices for follow-ups\, and more. There will also be the opportunity for a Q&A at the end\, so feel free to come prepared with the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask an editor about pitching and submissions.
URL:https://creativebc.com/calendar/webinar-pitch-perfect/
CATEGORIES:Magazine Publishing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTSTAMP:20260426T185731
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SUMMARY:Comox Valley International Film Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Comox Valley International Film Festival (CVIFF) returns this April 2-4\, 2026! CVIFF celebrates the power of storytelling by bringing independent cinema from around the world to audiences in the Comox Valley.
URL:https://creativebc.com/calendar/comox-valley-international-film-festival-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260331T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T185731
CREATED:20260315T190121Z
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SUMMARY:Reel Green™ Carbon Calculator Training | March 31\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Reel Green™ Carbon Calculator Training is a free 90 minute online course for the motion picture industry.
URL:https://creativebc.com/calendar/reel-green-carbon-calculator-training-march-31-2026/
CATEGORIES:Reel Green
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260327T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T185731
CREATED:20260315T190034Z
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SUMMARY:Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training | March 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training is free online training for the motion picture industry. Learn how film and TV production contributes to climate change and how to adopt best practices to reduce the industry’s environmental impact. This course is a unique\, engaging and solutions-based training session offering attendees the information and inspiration to live and work in a more sustainable way. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, attendees will:\n– understand how to act to reduce their impact within the three stages of production\n– recognize the impact production has on the environment\n– have knowledge of the tools and techniques to lessen this impact and how to collect and report data\n– receive the Trained by Reel Green™ badge\n– receive the Actsafe Certificate of Completion (for B.C. residents only) \nTaking the Sustainable Production Training course is free and recommended to everyone in the motion picture industry. In this 2-hour training\, crew will learn how to adopt and implement more environmentally sustainable practices in the three stages of production.
URL:https://creativebc.com/calendar/reel-green-sustainable-production-training-march-27-2026/
CATEGORIES:Reel Green
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
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SUMMARY:Ignite the Arts Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Taking place March 27-29\, Ignite The Arts Festival is a three-day\, multi-venue spring festival in snpintktn (Penticton) celebrating creativity across music\, visual arts\, dance\, storytelling and more.
URL:https://creativebc.com/calendar/ignite-the-arts-festival/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
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SUMMARY:Abbotsford Film Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Abbotsford Film Festival is a three-day celebration of independent film featuring screenings\, a 48-hour filmmaking competition and live music!
URL:https://creativebc.com/calendar/abbotsford-film-festival-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Workplaces for Film and Television Workers | March 25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Creative Pathways™\, in partnership with Elevate Inclusion Strategies\, provides comprehensive professional development programs at no cost to motion picture industry personnel. \n  \nProgram Structure\nParticipants will deepen their understanding of anti-discrimination principles\, recognize and address unconscious bias\, and develop cultural awareness essential for today’s diverse production environments. The program equips crew members with practical knowledge of their roles and responsibilities in fostering workplace inclusion\, while strengthening collaborative skills necessary for effective cross-cultural teamwork. \n  \nOutcomes\nParticipants will develop advanced leadership capabilities\, strengthen technical expertise\, and master inclusive practices that drive both individual success and industry-wide progress. The program provides strategic frameworks for navigating career advancement in today’s evolving entertainment landscape. All participants who complete the training will receive a certification of completion. \n  \nImpact\nThis training initiative ensures every film worker understands their fundamental right to work in environments that prioritize psychological safety and mutual respect. By participating\, you contribute to industry-wide cultural transformation that enhances both individual well-being and production excellence across film and television sectors. \nEnrollment is now open for crew members and industry professionals. \n  \nStructure\nThis full-day session will deepen film workers’ understanding of anti-discrimination\, unconscious bias and cultural awareness. Using an Occupational Health & Safety lens\, participants will complete the training with a knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities in creating an inclusive workplace. \n\nTime: 9:30 am – 4 pm PT\nBreaks: 1-hour lunch and 15-minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.\n\n  \nLearn more about the program and register for free here
URL:https://creativebc.com/calendar/inclusive-workplaces-for-film-and-television-workers-march-25-2026/
CATEGORIES:Motion Picture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260324
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SUMMARY:SoMa Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:A new name\, a new chapter. SoMa Fest arrives March 20 & 21\, 2026 – bringing two days of new music\, learning\, and connection to Vancouver. Presented by Music BC\, SoMa Fest is a dynamic celebration of emerging and breakout talent. Building on the legacy of the ‘Let’s Hear It’ series\, the festival champions music discovery\, inviting audiences to explore multiple venues and uncover the next wave of B.C. artists across genres and stages of development.
URL:https://creativebc.com/calendar/soma-fest-2026/
CATEGORIES:Music + Sound Recording
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
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SUMMARY:Garden City Grooves 2026
DESCRIPTION:Garden City Grooves is a grassroots community event originally founded by local promoters and groove afficionados\, Nathan Ambrose and Groovin’ Reuven Sussman. Garden City Grooves is now presented by the Victoria BC Ska and Reggae Society. \nThe aim of GCG is to celebrate groove in all of its many forms (soul\, funk\, afrobeat\, world and latin). While other larger local festivals may include one or two acts from these genres in their line-up\, GCG celebrates this music in all of its forms and aims to discover acts from right in our own backyard and from across Canada\, the Pacific Northwest and even the world. Spread over two days\, four venues and four events\, expect harmonious horn sections\, pulsating percussion\, formidable funk and dynamic rhythms from all over the world.
URL:https://creativebc.com/calendar/garden-city-grooves-2026/
CATEGORIES:Music + Sound Recording
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SUMMARY:KHC Presents: The Myrtle Sisters
DESCRIPTION:Kicking Horse Culture in Golden\, B.C. presents The Myrtle Sisters\, featuring Candice Roberts\, Nayana Fielkov\, and Kat Single-Dain. The Myrtle Sisters are a trio of east Vancouver performers delighting audiences of all ages with their harmonies\, twinkling-tap numbers and family antics! \nThey’ve been showcasing a clowning\, vaudeville and dance menagerie of musical calamity for over 10 years in a variety of venues. \nExpect plenty of charm and shenanigans along with their original and historic songs and dances. The music stands on its own\, but their onstage theatrical antics\, tap stylings and wild tunes are not to be missed.
URL:https://creativebc.com/calendar/khc-presents-the-myrtle-sisters/
CATEGORIES:Music + Sound Recording
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260311T170000
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SUMMARY:Crazy 8s 2026
DESCRIPTION:Running since 1999\, Crazy8s is an annual 8-day short filmmaking challenge that provides support and funding to 6 emerging and mid-career filmmakers to produce a short film\, and provides training opportunities to crew and cast. After a Gala Screening and Afterparty\, the films go on to be seen by audiences worldwide at film festivals and on other distribution channels.
URL:https://creativebc.com/calendar/crazy-8s-2026/
CATEGORIES:Motion Picture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
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SUMMARY:Demo Recording and Business Foundations 2026/27 Info Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Demo Recording program supports new and emerging artists from systemically excluded groups living in B.C. to create demo recordings and engage in mentorship with local music producers. Artists and producers can apply together for $2\,000 to cover 100% of recording expenses for one to two songs. \nThe Business Foundations program invests in growing businesses owned by people from systemically excluded groups in B.C.’s music ecosystem\, to expand and develop networks\, capacity\, and infrastructure. Entrepreneurs and companies can apply for $2\,000 – $10\,000 to support business operations\, funding up to 100% of eligible expenses. \nThe application deadline for both programs is March 25\, 2026\, at 11:59 PM\, PT. \nJoin Creative BC staff and learn about these programs. Get all the details about eligibility\, examples of past successful projects\, and the application process. We look forward to answering all of your questions! \nSign up for an info session below: \n\nWednesday\, February 11\, 2026 – online (MS Teams) – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nThursday\, March 19\, 2026 – online (MS Teams) – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm \n\nAll info sessions will occur in Pacific Time. \nFor additional information\, please contact:\nLu Slone | Coordinator\, Music Programs\nTel: +1 236-466-1464\nemail: lslone@creativebc.com
URL:https://creativebc.com/calendar/demo-recording-and-business-foundations-2026-27-info-sessions/
CATEGORIES:Music + Sound Recording
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