Arts and Culture District

ARTIVISM 2022: Politics of the Body

ARTIVISM 2022: Politics of the Body

From September 6 to October 13, UBC Artivism engaged through the theme Politics of the Body by amplifying underrepresented voices, with an emphasis on the liberation and diverse expressions of the marginalized body, both politically and artistically. Presented by UBC Arts and Culture District 2022 festival Artistic Director Helena Miranda and Artistic Producer Vanessa Matsubara […]

10 Arts events not to miss in October 2022

10 Arts events not to miss in October 2022

This October, widen your musical horizons with performances from all over the world, learn about becoming more civically engaged, and take a free dance class with friends.

Arts events not to miss in September 2022

Arts events not to miss in September 2022

From first-week events with your Arts Undergraduate Society, a new exhibition at the Belkin, student workshops, and musical performances, there’s an event for everyone this September.

Arts events not to miss this Summer 2022

Arts events not to miss this Summer 2022

This August, get crafty and learn to upcycle discarded materials at MOA, discover Ainu performance arts, and tour UBC’s outdoor art collection. Check back in often as we update this story with new and upcoming events.

10 Arts events not to miss in April 2022

10 Arts events not to miss in April 2022

This April, discover music from around the globe during the School of Music’s World Music Week, pick up new dance moves with an Afro-Latin dance lesson, and spend an afternoon learning about Indigenous plants. 

10 Arts events not to miss in March 2022

10 Arts events not to miss in March 2022

This March, connect with Arts alumni and hear about their careers in social justice, discover the world of NFTs, help correct Wikipedia’s content biases, and learn about the future of media from an award-winning journalist.

10 Arts events not to miss in February 2022

10 Arts events not to miss in February 2022

Commemorate Black History Month with a variety of talks and presentations from leading Black experts, a film showing about the African diaspora at MOA, and an exhilarating display of acrobatics and West African music at the Chan Centre. 

7 Arts events not to miss in January 2022

7 Arts events not to miss in January 2022

2022 is off to a great start for arts and culture! This January, check out a new Belkin exhibition, grab a friend and enjoy musical performances and competitions, learn how to sleep better, and learn about the future of media from a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist.

10 Arts events not to miss in December 2021

10 Arts events not to miss in December 2021

Celebrate the end of the year with a variety of Arts events! Enjoy a concert at the Belkin, learn to upcycle in a mending workshop, attend a free symphony performance, and much more.

ARTIVISM 2021: Queering the Self

ARTIVISM 2021: Queering the Self

From September 24 to October 22, UBC Artivism engaged through the theme Queering the Self, which provided space for underrepresented voices from our community and beyond to explore the intersections of their identity through the lens of the digital. Presented by UBC Arts and Culture District 2021 festival Artistic Director/Producer Bianca Santana, in partnership with […]