The NFB at The Rooms


Date: Aug 3
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Theatre
Film

The Rooms presents a free summer-long program of short films from the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) running in a continuous loop in its theatre, with a special theme for each day of the week. 

Tuesday: Reconnect with Home: Stories from Newfoundland and Labrador (program 1) 
 (approx. 127 min)

  • Atlantic Crossroads (8 min)
  • Seven Brides for Uncle Sam (52 min)
  • 54 Hours (13 min)
  • Unitas Fratrum: The Moravians in Labrador (26 min)
  • Last Days of Okak (23 min)
  • Vive la Rose (5 min)

Thanks to our ample space and high attention to recommended COVID-19 protocols, The Rooms is an excellent choice for individuals and families looking for a safe and enriching way to experience the finest in NFB cinema and storytelling. 

Today's Events & Programs

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Your Friday’s Just Got Creative

Whether you’re a confident sketcher looking for community and inspiration, or someone who’s always wanted to try drawing but never felt brave enough—this is your chance!

Join us in a welcoming, relaxed environment where creativity flows and everyone belongs. Each week, we explore a new theme while building our skills and own drawing style. From investigating the intricate details of our natural history collection to learning and drawing from our gallery exhibitions.

What to Expect:

•             A supportive space to learn, share, and enjoy art together

•             Guided exercises with an experienced instructor

•             Tips and techniques for all skill levels

•             Quality drawing supplies provided (or bring your favorite sketchbook!)

No pressure, just possibilities. Come for the art, stay for the conversation.

Cost: $25 per session plus HST. 10% discount for members. Reserve your spot today online or by calling (709) 757-8090

Let’s draw together at The Rooms!

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

What fills the void when a species disappears?
Legends from the past and lessons for the future.

Step into our Connections Gallery and hear the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and endangered whales as they echo across the ages through their body and bones.

Commiserate with the extinct, heed the calls of the endangered, and get hands on with remarkable specimens. Then, stand in awe before The Earth, Our Mother, Billy Gauthier’s breathtaking sculpture carved from the skull of a fin whale.

Join us for an unforgettable experience where science meets storytelling and leave inspired, with a deeper love for the rich natural history of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Included in the cost of admission. This tour is suitable for all ages and includes unique specimens not currently on display.  

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Your Friday’s Just Got Creative

Whether you’re a confident sketcher looking for community and inspiration, or someone who’s always wanted to try drawing but never felt brave enough—this is your chance!

Join us in a welcoming, relaxed environment where creativity flows and everyone belongs. Each week, we explore a new theme while building our skills and own drawing style. From investigating the intricate details of our natural history collection to learning and drawing from our gallery exhibitions.

What to Expect:

•             A supportive space to learn, share, and enjoy art together

•             Guided exercises with an experienced instructor

•             Tips and techniques for all skill levels

•             Quality drawing supplies provided (or bring your favorite sketchbook!)

No pressure, just possibilities. Come for the art, stay for the conversation.

Cost: $25 per session plus HST. 10% discount for members. Reserve your spot today online or by calling (709) 757-8090

Let’s draw together at The Rooms!