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The Tower That Built A City (dir. Mark Myers) x Hot Docs 2026.

Crave's documentary traces the iconic tower's architectural and cultural legacy in Toronto ahead of its fiftieth anniversary. Through the employment of some great archival footage and the usual talking head interviews, the film offers a fine historical summary of the building's inception, origins, construction, and lasting place in the city's skyline. More than just a tower, its practical functions as a powerful broadcast telecommunications signal transmitter extended its impact as a physical place among the skies. The CN Tower's existence stands as a symbol of Canadian identity and Toronto's increasing influence as a geographical player on the world's stage.

Power Ballad (dir. John Carney) x SXSW 2026.

In a film duet, Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas star in the pleasing but predictable musical dramedy about a jaded ex-boy band member (the latter) struggling to go solo and stealing a song from a washed-up wedding singer (the former) somewhere in Ireland. Carney plays the familiar hits of his filmography, from the frustrations of the artistic process to the importance of making family memories. Firmly focused on middle-aged disappointment, Rudd and Jonas' characters chase the trappings of dissatisfaction at opposite ends of the spectrum, as a working-class father and an out-of-touch pop star. It's light but sometimes dark fun about writing and producing songs. That being said, I cannot believe they totally ripped off that one episode of California Dreams where Zane Walker steals Jake Sommers' song.

Criterion x Every Frame A Painting x "The Visual Comedy of Isle of Dogs."

Chop Steakhouse x Grandview Corners x South Surrey.

Grand opening party for the 20th Canadian location.

"Bittersweet Symphony": Malfy Rosa gin, Aperol, and grapefruit soda.

Masters of the Universe (dir. Travis Knight).

The Sheep Detectives (dir. Kyle Balda).

2026 Web Summit Vancouver x VCC West x Waterfront.

Speakers tackled hot industry topics such as further AI integration, the chip wars, tech geopolitics, film's future, and the emerging creator economy.

Constructify x "Vancouver's $150M Stadium Upgrade for World Cup."

Chop Steakhouse x Grandview Corners x South Surrey.

Grand opening party for the 20th Canadian location.

"Bittersweet Symphony": Malfy Rosa gin, Aperol, and grapefruit soda.

Spider-Noir (prods. Oren Uziel & Steve Lightfoot).

Metro Vancouver Events Calendar:

Now-June 14: Me & the Forest @ Rob Basford Park

Now-June 27: Exploration Blank @ The Improv Centre

Now-July 26: Come from Away @ Stanley BFL Canada Stage

Now-Aug. 21: Playland @ PNE

Now-Sept. 7: Junction Public Market @ Granville Square

Backrooms (dir. Kane Parsons).

Parsons' assured but distinct vision moves the standard horror vibes into bizarrely interesting directions.

Lambrusco Wines x Homer St. Cafe & Bar x Yaletown.

Tasting Italian wines from Sorbara (Rosé del Cristo, Vigna del Cristo, L'Ancestrale, and Righi Sorbara), dry dark wines (Lambruscone, Ottocentonero, and Pra di Bosso), and Amabile dark wines (Tre Medaglie Grasparossa and Pra di Bosso Amabile).

Tartare crostinis with cured egg yolk and farmhouse cheddar.

Architectural Digest x "Inside The Late Show Set with Stephen Colbert."

Beach Fire Brewing x Campbell River x Vancouver Island.