Arts & Culture


CINEFEST IS BACK AT IT WITH HYBRID FESTIVAL

Film lovers rejoice your favourite time of the year has returned once again! Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival kicks off its 33rd season September 18th – 26th bringing with it the best in cinema for Sudbury audiences. Once again they will be hosting the festival in a hybrid format which means you can enjoy the show in theatres at Silvercity OR from the comfort of your own home, the choice is up to you! Tickets are available in packs of 10 or if you just can’t narrow it down go for the full passport to see an unlimited number......

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NLFB 49.5 TO KICK START FALL AT BELL PARK WITH DAN MANGAN, JEREMY DUTCHER, AND MORE

Just went we thought the season of live music was coming to an end Northern Lights Festival Boreal is here to save the day. Typically NLFB weekend is thought of as the beginning of summer, this year they’re squeezing in one last party at the park for NLFB 49.5 September 10th-11th. They’ll have all the usual festival favorites you’ve been missing out on like food, merch, and vendors to check out over the weekend. As always NLFB has an amazing lineup of music for us including headliners Dan Mangan, Jeremy Dutcher, Tanika Charles and, Old Man Luedecke. Additional performers......

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YES THEATRE LIGHTS UP THE GROTTO WITH LIVE CONCERT SERIES

YES Theater’s summer concert series will bring live music to one of Sudbury’s hidden gems. Running in repertory from August 31st to September 19th, 2021 YES Theatre’s LIVE FROM THE GROTTO will be an amazing musical treat! With three concerts to take in, this collective of local vocalists will be accompanied by an orchestra as they cover grounds from classic Broadway tunes to modern hits. Live at the Grotto concerts include Through Rose-Coloured Glasses, Ghosts of Broadway, and A Song to the Moon. Individual concert tickets and concert series tickets are available now at www.yestheatre.com, capacity is limited, don’t......

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UP HERE 7 LAUNCHES NEW MURALS FOR 2021

Get ready for Up Here 2021! The crew is back in action ready to create new art for Sudburians to enjoy after being grounded in 2020. Clear your schedules the weekend of August 20-22nd for Up Here 7! Spend a weekend reconnecting with our community and discovering beautiful new pieces of art! Durham St will transform into a lush and grassy Durham square all weekend long with free DJs, live music, and art installations to check out. The muralists are arriving and starting work on their walls so keep your eyes peel to see some art in action. Along......

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BED & BREAKFAST - A HILARIOUS ROMP TO END THE YEAR

After months of being stuck at home watching Netflix it’s time to re-imagine your definition of ‘live stream’. YES Theatre and Sudbury Theatre Centre are back on stage for an end of year production sure to have you in fits of laughter, Bed & Breakfast! The story follows the haphazard hilarity of Brett & Drew as they start up a new B&B after Brett inherits a historic family home in the country. It turns out small-town life isn’t as idyllic as it sounds as they face friction in their new home. The show will be running from November 26th......

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CATCH TRICKSTER AT CINÉFEST

Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival’s 32nd edition is well underway, bringing Canadian and International film center stage right here at home. This year things are a little different as they move to a COVID friendly model with virtual screenings. Stay in your comfort zone and take in all the movie magic you can handle! One very exciting project Cinéfest has been able to bring to your screen for your viewing pleasure is a sneak peek at the first two episodes of the upcoming CBC series Trickster. Based on the acclaimed Trickster trilogy by Indigenous author Eden Robinson. The heavily......

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STAY IN YOUR COMFORT ZONE THIS CINEFEST SEASON!

Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival is ready to kick off another edition, pandemic style! The festival kicks of Sept 19th – 27th and while in the past film lovers have headed to Silvercity in droves to check out the years film offerings things will be a little different this year. Get ready to enjoy probably the most FLEXIBLE and RELAXING festival experience there has ever been! With the all-new Virtual Pass you can enjoy all the festival programming at home and on your own schedule. No need to worry about missing out on the action during snack breaks or......

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NLFB PATIO TOUR BRINGS LIVE MUSIC TO THE CITY AGAIN!

If you’ve been missing live music just as much as we have this event is for you! Northern Lights Festival Boreal has built a decades-long reputation of offering unique and exciting performance opportunities for regional artists. In these wild times, the NLFB team has risen to the occasion once again with their upcoming PATIO TOUR! Grab a few pals this Saturday, August 29th and hit up any one of eight venues featuring performances from four local musicians. Heck, if you’re feeling ambitious stop at a few and make a day of it! This event is completely free but don’t......

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COVID CAN'T STOP UP HERE

Once again the team at Up Here is poised to exceed your expectations with digital offerings amid the pandemic! We might not be able to get weird together this year but we can still make the most of it from the safety of home. From porketta bingo, gym class to panel discussions the crew have a packed weekend ready for you. Of course, the weekend wouldn’t be complete without music, you’ll be able to catch intimate live performances from; Julie Katrinette, Melanie St-Pierre, Bryden Gwiss, Jor’Del Downz, Patricia Cano and Salted Wounds. This is in addition to FIVE new......

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THE ALMIGHTY RHOMBUS ROCKS THE RELEASE

The dankest, dampest, dandiest boys in town are back at it again! The Almighty Rhombus has a new single out for us all to enjoy as the summer sun starts to make its appearance. CHANCES – their latest single, is a dreamy pop track perfect for whiling away a day on the water. The accompanying video was filmed at Canadore College and captures a dark, gritty, 70’s aesthetic. We caught up with Clayton Drake, for the details on upcoming Rhombus releases and live music post-COVID! Your brand new video for Chances was just released. Talk to us about the......

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