There’s always something going on in this busy town!
Here are six events that organizers uploaded to our free Squamish Chief events calendar that caught our eye. To learn more or buy tickets, click on the event link.
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1. Tonight, April 16, if art is your jam, head to Squamish Arts Figure Drawing at the Brackendale Art Gallery: Café & Culture Centre, from 6 to 9 p.m.
"Join us for an immersive exploration of the human figure through the art of drawing. In this dynamic drop-in figure drawing class, students of all skill levels are invited to hone their observational and technical drawing skills while capturing the beauty and complexity of the live model," reads the listing.
2. On April 16, the Squamish Public Library is hosting Film Screening: Ru. The library is at 37907 2 Ave. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m.
"April 16 is National Canadian Film Day and we are celebrating by screening Ru (2023), an adaptation from Kim Thuy's Governor General Award-winning novel of the same name. This compassionate story of resilience in the face of adversity is uplifting and deeply moving. Register online to guarantee your space and receive an event reminder. Drop-in spaces may also be available," reads the listing.
3. Also on April 16, check out Poet Next Door & National Canadian Film Day at the Brackendale Art Gallery: Café & Culture Centre, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
"Poet Next Door is celebrating National Canadian Film Day with a special edition of PND. We are featuring Brandon Wint—an Ontario-born poet, spoken word artist, educator and filmmaker based in western Canada. Don't miss this extra special double-feature film screening of My Body Is a Poem and Moving For Love," reads the listing.
4 On April 19, enjoy music outside at the Reggae Beats Party at the Mamquam River Campground, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
"Join us for a night of dancing at the Mamquam River Access Society's (MRAS) fourth annual One Love Reggae Beats party, rain or shine! 19+ event. $20 tickets advanced, $25 at the door includes camping," reads the listing.
5. Looking ahead to April 24, save the date for the Your Closet Catwalk Fashion Show at Brackendale Art Gallery from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
"We invite fashion enthusiasts, trendsetters, and eco-conscious individuals to witness a unique runway experience where models showcase stunning outfits crafted entirely from their existing closets," reads the listing.
6. If you are making plans for May, perhaps put this May 10th event in your flight path. The Squamish Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Bird Festival is on from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Junction Park & O'Siyam Pavilion downtown.
"Join our Bird Friendly Squamish team for a vibrant community celebration of birds and learn how we can create safer shared spaces for them. Wear your brightest, most colourful outfit, and join us in welcoming the birds back this spring," reads the listing.
