Elements Film Festival will be returning to TELUS World of Science April 8-14, 2019. In collaboration with Science World, Vancouver’s second annual environmental film festival will feature programming for all ages including films, presentations and panel discussions on a broad range of topics impacting our planet.
Last of the Big Tuskers at the Elements Film Festival
Elements Film Festival
Where: Science World at TELUS World of Science When: April 8–14, 2019 Tickets: Tickets available online now. Festival passes are available and include admission to evening programming April 11-13, and daytime admission to TELUS World of Science on April 13 and 14.
Featuring films from international, Canadian and BC filmmakers, the festival provides a platform to experience different points of view on a range of important topics including wildlife conservation, climate change, plastic pollution in our oceans, poaching, habitat loss, invasive species, and environmental law.
A full list of films is available on the festival’s website »
Queen Without Land at the Elements Film Festival
The theme of this year’s festival is #STAYCURIOUS. By fostering appreciation of environmental and science-based issues, the festival hopes to inspire curiosity and conversation.
The daytime schedules on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 will feature a series of family friendly short films on a range of wildlife and conservation topics, as well as feature films in the OMNIMAX Theatre, and topical panel discussions. The evening schedules will include feature film screenings and special presentations.
Special Presentations and Panels:
Thursday, April 11, 7:30pm, Science Theatre – The screening of Living in the Future’s Past, co-produced by lifelong environmentalist Jeff Bridges and filmmakerSusan Kucera. This visually stunning film reflects on the true cost of fossil fuel energy. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Susan Kucera.
Friday, April 12, 7:30pm, OMNIMAX Theatre – Join National Geographic Explorer and star of NatGeo’s UNTAMED Filipe DeAndrade for a passionate evening of film and photography. Filipe will share a special presentation detailing his adventures in the Serengeti, the jungles of Costa Rica and the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Filipe will also be doing a matinee presentation on Saturday, April 13 at 12pm for all ages.
Saturday, April 13, 2:00pm, Science Theatre – Panel Discussion, Our Southern Resident Killer Whales: Do they have a future? Join a panel of experts in discussing the challenges West Coast orcas face and efforts to save them. Moderated by Science World CEO, Dr. Scott Sampson.
Saturday, April 13, 8:00pm, OMNIMAX Theatre – A decade after delivering his “Legacy Lecture” at The Chan Centre in 2009, Elements presents Force of Nature, a retrospective film that weaves together scenes from the places and events that shaped Dr. David Suzuki’s career, with his enduring message of environmental stewardship. Dr. Suzuki will be sharing opening remarks prior to the screening of the film.
Sunday, April 14, 2:00pm – Panel Discussion, The Future of Energy. Join expert panelists working in fields that are examining and developing new technologies for the future of energy, learn what is on the horizon and how British Columbians are contributing to the effort. Moderated by Sherry Yano, David Suzuki Foundation.
Daytime films, panels and speakers are included with Science World admission. Evening feature films, speakers and social events are for ages 19+ and require a purchased ticket.
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The SAF Vaisakhi Fest is a free community event that will celebrate the festival of Vaisakhi through live performances, turban tying, martial arts, face painting, and more in Surrey on April 14th.
SAF Vaisakhi Fest in Surrey
Where: Central City Plaza (13450 102 Ave, Surrey) When: Sunday, April 14, 2019 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm Admission: FREE
Enjoy a day of family fun with various activities and interactive stations. Guests can learn more about the Sikh community, culture, and traditions.
Sikhi Awareness Foundation, SAF International, is organizing this event to celebrate Vaisakhi and spread awareness about the charity’s initiatives. SAF is a registered Canadian charity supporting impoverished children and families in India.
Every April, millions of Sikhs world-wide celebrate Vaisakhi Day, marking the New Year. One of the largest celebrations occurs in Surrey, where hundreds of thousands of people attend the annual Vaisakhi Parade and Celebration – happening this year on April 20th -making it one of the largest Vaisakhi parades outside India!
You can start your celebrations a week in advance at Vaisakhi Fest on April 14th. Follow along on Facebook for more info.
You’ve probably driven by it on the Sea to Sky Highway, and you’ve most certainly seen its Mill Building in movies and TV shows as it’s a popular Sci-Fi filming location, but the Britannia Mine Museum is home to a National Historic Site of Canada, some cool local history, and an exciting new high-tech theatrical experience.
BOOM! At the Britannia Mine Museum
BOOM! is a live-action, multi-sensory special effects show that brings the historic 96-year-old Mill No. 3 building back to life. The theatrical spectacle will transport visitors back in time to the 1920s when the Mine was booming as one of the largest copper producers in the British Commonwealth.
Behind the Scenes, Building BOOM! at Britannia Mine Museum
The show shares the magical story of the awe-inspiring 20-storey architectural marvel as one of North America’s last gravity-fed concentrator mills, as it processed precious minerals from the ore extracted from the mine.
The museum oversees 23 historic industrial, administrative and domestic buildings, over 7,000 artifacts, 9,500 archive photos and 3,000 archival documents and maps! Since turning into a museum in the 1970s, the mine’s society has stewarded its transformation into a historic site as well as environmental cleanup that has since seen herring and other sea life back to Howe Sound.
BOOM! Will be opening in the summer of 2019, so stay tuned for exciting updates by following the Britannia Mine Museum on Facebook and Twitter.
UPDATE June 1, 2019: BOOM! is now open at Britannia Mine!
Spring break is coming to an end but the string of spring festivals and events are just beginning! Cherry blossom festivals will make way for tulip festivals but in the meantime, for this last weekend in March, you can enjoy the tail end of Spring Break festivities, the Grand Finale of ski season, and much more:
A summer staple for the last 5 years, Red Truck Beer hosts their annual Truck Stop Concert Series that takes tailgating to a whole other level on June 15th and July 20th.
The June 15th show will be headlined by Victoria indie rock heroes Current Swell and include a line-up of bands playing all the sounds of summer from surf rock to funk and R&B. Confirmed bands include Calgary/Montreal funksters Freak Motif, progressive soul and R&B duo Dirty Radio, soulful singer Dino DiNicolo, indie blues-rockers Wooden Horsemen, and openers Old Soul Rebel who wowed the judges on The Launch with their powerhouse blend of rock and soul.
It wouldn’t be a Red Truck summer without a little country hoedown and July 20th will see the return of the legendary country party in the parking lot at the Truck Stop. US recording artist Devin Dawson will be the star attraction, touring his debut album “Dark Horse” which hit #5 on the US country charts. He’ll be supported by Vancouver-based CCMA nominee JoJo Mason, local roots rock favourites The Matinée, brother act The Abrams, Juno Award winners and renowned hillbillies Tim & the Glory Boys, and rising next generation country singer-songwriter Becca Hess.
Both shows will feature two stages for non-stop music, free-flowing ice-cold craft beer, food trucks, and a full day of music festival vibes right in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
Ticket sales will open during the first week of April. Follow the Truck Stop Concert Series on Facebookand Instagram for more info.
