SCA | Quick News | March 21, 2025
Gruben's Heart of Gold
The SCA's 's new film, Heart of Gold, which reflects on "the late 60s when so many Americans sought refuge from the Vietnam war by coming north of the border," is screening at the Vancouver International Film Festival's VIFF Centre (1181 Seymour St., Vancouver) from March 29 – April 1 & April 3, 2025. More .
Chambers's The Brutal Joy
The SCA's is presenting The Brutal Joy on March 26 – 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM and March 29 at 4:00 PM, at ?difice Wilder - Espace danse (1435 De Bleury St., Montreal0, presented by Agora de la danse. More .
TPE plays Notes on Light
Turning Point Ensemble, which has the SCA's as Artistic Director and conductor, are presenting Kaija Saariaho's Notes on Light (and other works) on Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 25 at 2:30 PM at The Annex (823 Seymour St., Vancouver). More .
Daniel stays busy
The SCA's , while retired from teaching, is always busy. For example, he'll be "in conversation" about his book, (Intellect, 2022), on Saturday, March 22, 2025, as part of the Feria Internacional de la Lectura Yucatán (FILEY), running March 22 to 30, 2025, at the Centro de Convenciones y Exposiciones Yucatán Siglo XXI in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. More . Also, he participated in the Digital Horizons: Black Dance Artist's Residency, which ran January 31 – February 2, 2025, at Birmingham Open Media. More . And he also hosted an "Art & Design Research Roundtable" for the University of Plymouth on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. More .
顿á濒补惫补 at the Fox
SCA Term Instructor and Julia Ulehla's is one of the acts performing in ’s "A Month of Tuesdays" concert series at the Fox Cabaret (2321 Main St., Vancouver) in April. Catch 顿á濒补惫补 on Tuesday April 15, 2025, at 7:30 PM (doors at 7:00 PM). Get tickets .
Yousefbigloo's Blowout Sale
Don't miss SCA alumnus 's free Blowout Sale on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Western Front (303 E 8th Ave., Vancouver), timed to celebrate the closing of , Yousefbigloo's exhibition with A Maior. More .
Sovereign Small Files
Here's a call from the team, co-presented with the :
Sovereign Small Files
FREE WORKSHOP!
APRIL 10 – MAY 08
APPLY BY MARCH 27!
The Small File Media Society and VIVO Media Arts are excited to be collaborating on Sovereign Small Files, a FREE hybrid workshop on making small-file movies. This FREE workshop at VIVO Media Arts (2625 Kaslo St., Vancouver) runs every Thursday from April 10 – May 08, 2025.
Open to all, but with priority given to Indigenous makers and artists from across Turtle Island, and with spots held for those belonging to our host nations, the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations People.
To participate, please send a 100-200-word statement of interest saying why small files are right for you to info@smallfile.ca by March 27.
Participation is free of charge! To get a feel for the soft and elegant, punk and chic small-file aesthetic, check out our festival:
EarthBall – tonight!
Top shelf show tonight – Friday, March 21, 2025, starting at 8:00 PM – at Red Gate (1965 Main St, Vancouver) to celebrate the release of by EarthBall, featuring EarthBall (of course!), (which includes SCA PhD student ), Natlak, haley bird, and VOID DJ's NXC & Martine. Plus, , the art space / shop initiated by SCA alumnus , will be offering "affordable fresh EarthBall screen printing" on your own t-shirts, jackets, pillowcases, tea towels, etc. Get tickets .
It Gets Better Canada's Youth Advisory Committee
Join the It Gets Better Canada's Youth Advisory Committee. Here's their pitch:
Are you a 2SLGBTQ+ youth (18-24 years of age) living in Canada who is passionate about uplifting and empowering queer young people?
Apply to join our Youth Advisory Committee today!
Purpose of the YAC
The Youth Advisory Committee will provide a meaningful and constructive voice for the 2SLGBTQ+ youth from coast-to-coast- to-coast, while advising IGBC on important social, recreational, and lifestyle issues concerning the 2SLGBTQ+ youth community.
The Committee will also assist the IGBC Board in developing, implementing, measuring, and reporting on sustainable programs, events and initiatives, with a long-term focus that supports IGBC’s values, mission and goals.
STIPEND
Members will receive an annual stipend of $1,500, paid in quarterly instalments of $375, upon satisfactory achievement of responsibilities listed in our Terms of Reference.
MORE .
Sparvier-Wells plays JUNOfest
SCA alumnus is performing as part of the group for the JUNOfest Classical Showcase, hosted by Gloria Macarenko, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the CBC’s Studio 700 (700 Hamilton St., Vancouver), presented by the Canadian Music Centre and CBC Vancouver. More .
Helten in the Studio Salon
SCA alumnus is performing as part of Co.ERASGA's upcoming Studio Salon: Spring 2025, which runs March 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM at What Lab (1814 Pandora St., Vancouver). More .
El Shazly's Hyperopia
SCA alumnus , joined by violinist and composer , is presenting Hyperopia on April 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Vancouver Public Library's Central Library (350 W. Georgia St., Vancouver). More .
The Mechanics of Intimacy
SCA alumnus 's The Mechanics of Intimacy, with SCA students and as Performers and SCA alumnus as the Stage Manager, is running May 28 & 29, 2025, at The Cultch's Vancity Culture Lab (1895 Venables St., Vancouver), presented as part of Upintheair Theatre's . More .
SCA Candy Van
Running May 29 (7:30 PM), May 30 (10:30 PM), and May 31 (5:45 PM) at The Cultch (1895 Venables St., Vancouver) as part of Upintheair Theatre's , SCA Candy Van is a showcase of new work from SCA folks, including 's WORD VOMIT (with SCA students Wu, Camille Millar, and as Performers and Video Design by SCA alumnus ), 's Nostalgia and Nostalgia (with Gherasim, SCA alumnus , and Elie DeCorby as Performers, Music/Sound by SCA student Kai MacDonnell, Video Design by SCA alumnus and SCA students and ), and 's Output (with Maher and SCA students , , Gabrielle Comartin, , and , and Kira Cooper and Kaitlin Leitch). More .
Robinson and Thompson for The Poetry Project
, an SCA alumnus and Associate Professor at the UBC School of Music, and sound artist Alexandra Thompson are presenting "an evening of new textual and sonic works" on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 8:00 PM at The Parish Hall at St Mark's Church (131 E 10th St., New York, NY), presented as part of The Poetry Project. If you're not in NYC, the event will also be livestreamed for free on the . More .
Look What the Clowns Dragged in
SCA PhD student is presenting Look What the Clowns Dragged in from April 4 – 12, 2025, with an opening reception on April 4 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at THIS Gallery (Suite 30E – 268 Keefer St., Vancouver). More .
Stitched: Merging Photography and Textile Practices
SCA alumnus is part of the exhibition Stitched: Merging Photography and Textile Practices, running April 3 – June 21, 2025, at the The Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art (2121 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver) and presented as part of the 2025 Capture Photography Festival. More .
Boombox's March Mixed Bill Part Two
SCA alumni and are both performing (but not together) as part of Boombox's upcoming March Mixed Bill Part Two, running March 27 – 29, 2025, at Boombox (44 W. 4th Ave., Vancouver), presented with support from the sweet folks at Company 605. More .
Unsent Letters: To Whom It May Concern
SCA student is presenting / performing Unsent Letters: To Whom It May Concern, her new (and second) album, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM at Lobe (713 E. Hastings St., Vancouver). More .
Lee directs ?
SCA alumnus directed the video for handwash's ?. Watch it on YouTube .
Wallgrin at the Fox
SCA alumnus is opening for Ché Aimee Dorval on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Fox Cabaret (2321 Main St., Vancouver). More .
The Only Animal's March
, with SCA alumnus as Artistic Director, is presenting a Duvet Stuffing workshop on March 30 at 1:30 PM at the (2954 West 4th Ave., Vancouver) as part of their Winter Slow Social Club programing, and the , which includes SCA alumnus as a participant, running March 21 – 23 at Emily Carr University (520 E 1st Ave., Vancouver).
Veda Hille Sisterhood at Dawson City
SCA alumnus , who's the Executive Director of the , has shared this year's line up, which includes the Veda Hille Sisterhood, featuring SCA alumnus on vocals and Casio. Sample them .
Ariaratnam and Avenda?o at Hypha
SCA alumnus and Adrian Avenda?o are sharing a bill with NPNP & Jairus Sharif on April 10, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Hypha Arts (1410 Venables St., Vancouver). Tickets .
FRIDAY's 1/17
Watch SCA alumnus 's video for 1/17, out now from Sub Pop Records, on YouTube .
THRIVE: Tools & Practices for Mental Wellness
Alina Sotskova and SCA alumnus are presenting the workshop THRIVE: Tools & Practices for Mental Wellness on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM at The Dance Centre (677 Davie St., Vancouver), presented by New Works. More .
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
SCA alumni and did motion capture and voice acting for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which is out now. Watch a trailer .
The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open on the list
by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers and SCA alumnus made The Hollywood Reporter's list of "The 51 Best Canadian Films of All Time," which didn't (for good reason) include , but that one was probably more a tax dodge. See the whole list .
A Taste of Hong Kong reviewed
Read Izzy Cheung review in 大象传媒's The Peak of , which featured SCA SCA alumnus as Jackie Z, and with SCA alumni (Lighting Design), (Sound Design), and (Production Management) behind the scenes. Read it .
Gold talks UNIVERSUS
Watch SCA alumnus talking about ' UNIVERSUS (more ), which is having its world premiere on March 21 & 22, 2025, at 8:00 PM at the Vancouver Playhouse (600 Hamilton St., Vancouver), presented by the Vancouver International Dance Festival (VIDF), which has SCA alumnus and Victor Tran as Co-Directors. Watch .
Gan's BIPOC FOUNDATIONS IN CONTACT
SCA alumnus is hosting BIPOC FOUNDATIONS IN CONTACT, a 6-class series from April 20 – May 23, 2025, and a BIPOC Open Jam on May 25 at (303 East 8th Ave., Vancouver). Full schedule and more info .
Martineau in 12 Minutes Max
SCA alumnus , Akshaya Surve, and Dania Grant are performing as part of The Dance Centre's (677 Davie St., Vancouver) upcoming 12 Minutes Max event on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM, led by facilitators Ziyian Kwan and SCA alumnus . More .
Nass directs The Last of the Pelican Daughters
SCA alumnus Fay Nass, who is also the Artistic Director of and the founder and Artistic Director of , is the director for UBC's Department of Theatre & Film's production of The Last of the Pelican Daughters, which runs March 19 – March 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Frederic Wood Theatre (6354 Crescent Rd., Vancouver). More .