This February, we’re proud to present 3 COLD DISHES, a gripping Nollywood thriller and a powerful celebration of Black storytelling:
A high-stakes Pan-African revenge film following three women who reunite years after being trafficked as teenagers to confront the powerful men responsible for their trauma. Spanning West Africa, the film transforms vengeance into a bold reckoning with justice, identity, survival, and reclaiming power.
Presented in honour of Black History Month, this one-night event is more than a film screening, it’s a fully curated cultural experience.
Before the film and again during the post-show reception, the lobby will be filled with Black-owned market vendors, inviting you to step into a space of culture, creativity, and community. Browse, connect, and immerse yourself in a world shaped by artistry and entrepreneurship.
Live Poetry by aloT of Poetry
aloT of Poetry is a Nigerian–South African multidisciplinary poet, spoken-word artist, author, educator, and arts manager who lives and creates on Treaty 7 land. Her work spans social commentary, explorations of connection, identity, and presence, and performance, creating spaces for growth, empathy and shared experience.
Food Vendor: BUKA
Contemporary West African dining guided by the warmth, care, and sense of community found in the traditional buka (“local restaurant”). They aim to preserve and share the depth, beauty, and sweetness of West Africa’s culinary traditions with the world.
Special Post-Screening Q&A:
After the film, join us for a live Q&A with director Asurf Oluseyi, offering deeper insight into the film’s themes, inspirations, and creative process.
Curated by:
Ejiro Onobrakpor is a Nigerian-Canadian writer, strategist, and stage director based in Calgary whose work centres masculinity, social justice, and underrepresented voices through purposeful storytelling.
Nenritji Suwa is a Nigerian filmmaker, creative producer and cultural programmer dedicated to amplifying African and diasporic stories through film, live events, and community-led experiences.
This will be an unforgettable evening of Nollywood cinema, Black-curated market experiences, poetry, food, and community as we honour Black History Month at The GRAND.
Friday, Feb 27 2026
Lobby Doors | 5:00pm
Movie Start | 6:30 PM
Post-Film Q&A: 8:30pm-9pm
Post Show Reception: 9pm-10:30pm
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