Expressive Movement Dance Workshop
2023-08-05 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Change Makers K’oomtk, Brilliant Experience Studio, Butze Rapids, McClymount Trail
Join artists Bee & Fior as we explore themes of embodiment, connection to nature, and storytelling through dance. Expect playful free-style movement exercises, short guided meditations, and journaling prompts. This project will culminate in the creation of a short dance film for whoever feels comfortable being filmed.

Improv Night at Tom Rooney Playhouse
2023-08-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-08-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-08-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-08-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-09-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-09-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-09-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-09-27 19:30 - 21:00 and 5 more dates | Tom Rooney Playhouse, 954 3rd Ave West, Prince Rupert, BC
You (yes YOU!) can participate in theatre games/improv (think “whose line is it anyway”) every Wednesday at 7:30pm at the Tom Rooney Playhouse (953 3rd Ave W). Come on out and join in the laughs with Hook Line and Snicker!

Udderfest 2023
2023-08-16 - 2023-08-20
The 23rd annual Udderfest is back for it’s 25th year! (You do the math, we’re theatre people)
Featuring eight shows over 5 days: old favourites and exciting new productions! Save the dates and get excited to witness spectacular local theatre and international touring musician, Luke Wallace!
Show schedule coming soon!
Wenesday, August 16th through Sunday, August 20th, 2023
Four-show passes are available only in advance at Homework and Ansen’s Consignment. We look forward to seeing you at the Tom Rooney Playhouse

Rhyme, Rhythm, and Revolution - Open Mic
2023-09-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Sunset Lounge & Grill, 243 3 Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC
Change Makers Education Society is hosting a First Friday Event at the Sunset Lounge as a celebration of art, creativity and expression. This event will feature live and virtual art, poetry, music, open mic.
Do you wish to spark change in our community through art & activism?
Do you have all the rhymes, rhythms and raps?
Do you have all the jokes? (dad jokes or not)
Seeking Poets, artists, musicians, comedians, and makers of change to support their wonderful community of creators, and activists
Cover and any other donations directly support CMES and their valuable social impact community programs.
Reach out to learn more and get involved!
koomtk@outlook.com
Venue: Sunset Lounge
Organizer: Change Makers’ Education Society

Open Auditions for "Proof"
2023-09-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Tom Rooney Playhouse, 954 3rd Ave West, Prince Rupert, BC
Harbour Theatre is holding auditions for the Pulitzer prize winning play, Proof, by David Auburn.
Auditions will be held at the Tom Rooney Playhouse on Sunday, September 10th and Monday, September 11th,
between 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM.
Two male characters and two female characters are required:
Robert, mid-fifties.
Hal, 28.
Catherine, 25.
Claire, 29.
In actual fact, Catherine is the only person who needs to look the stated age.
(And makeup works wonders. )
There will be 3 rehearsals of 2 hours per week, until the final 2-3 weeks, where there will be additional rehearsals.
Final week is for 1 technical and 1 dress rehearsal before opening night on the Friday, December 8th , then Saturday, December 9th (doors at 7 PM, show at 7:30) and a matinee (doors at 1:30, show at 2 PM) Sunday, December 10th.
Come out and discover the world of theatre and a warm Harbour Theatre welcome. If you’re interested in another aspect of theatre, stagecraft, set design, or have always wanted to direct a play or get involved, drop us a line by going to www.harbourtheatre.ca/contact-us
Venue: Tom Rooney Playhouse
Organizer: Harbour Theatre

Open Auditions for "Proof"
2023-09-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Tom Rooney Playhouse, 954 3rd Ave West, Prince Rupert, BC
Harbour Theatre is holding auditions for the Pulitzer prize winning play, Proof, by David Auburn.
Auditions will be held at the Tom Rooney Playhouse on Sunday, September 10th and Monday, September 11th,
between 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM.
Two male characters and two female characters are required:
Robert, mid-fifties.
Hal, 28.
Catherine, 25.
Claire, 29.
In actual fact, Catherine is the only person who needs to look the stated age.
(And makeup works wonders. )
There will be 3 rehearsals of 2 hours per week, until the final 2-3 weeks, where there will be additional rehearsals.
Final week is for 1 technical and 1 dress rehearsal before opening night on the Friday, December 8th , then Saturday, December 9th (doors at 7 PM, show at 7:30) and a matinee (doors at 1:30, show at 2 PM) Sunday, December 10th.
Come out and discover the world of theatre and a warm Harbour Theatre welcome. If you’re interested in another aspect of theatre, stagecraft, set design, or have always wanted to direct a play or get involved, drop us a line by going to www.harbourtheatre.ca/contact-us
See you at the Rooney!
Venue: Tom Rooney Playhouse
Organizer: Harbour Theatre

The OK, DOPE Stand-up Comedy Tour LIVE at the Tom Rooney Playhouse with Dino Archie!
2023-09-21 19:00 - 21:30 | Tom Rooney Playhouse, 954 3rd Ave West, Prince Rupert, BC
About the Show
Doors open at 7pm show at 8pm
Sep 21, 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Tom Rooney Playhouse, 954 3 Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC
Tickets – $30 – https://www.ok-dope.com/event-details/the-ok-dope-stand-up-comedy-tour-live-at-tom-rooney-playhouse-with-dino-archie?fbclid=IwAR3u3p9UxEsA2DKV4C1PhOlFI0aEraYwkvshDKHgUov_Wb1TqVD48eMs6jE
About the Comedians
Dino Archie
Dino Archie is a stand-up Comedian, writer and occasional actor born in America – in Fresno, CA. He now makes Vancouver, BC his home base. Dino Archie made his late-night debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and was featured on Adam Devine’s House Party. He was a New Face at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and was the winner of the 36th Annual Seattle International Comedy Competition. He has released four comedy albums including his first one-hour special self-produced and self-released in the pandemic Summer of 2020!
Chris Griffin
Chris Griffin is one of comedy’s most dynamic storytellers. After winning his regional round of the Great Canadian Laugh Off during his first year of comedy, Chris did something crazy. He quit his full time job, sold his house and hit stages across North America doing what he loves best – drinking and making people laugh. It was a gamble that has paid off. His move to Vancouver has brought a ton of success for Griffin, including winning 1st place in Vancouver’s Yuk Yuk’s Competition, being one of the only Canadian comics to ever make the finals of the prestigious San Francisco International Comedy Competition, performing every year at the Just For Laughs Northwest Festival and sharing the stage with notable comics such as Norm Macdonald, Doug Stanhope, Tom Papa, Ari Shaffir and Bert Kreischer. 2018 is already off to a great start as Griffin was nominated three times and took home one award in the inaugural Vancouver Comedy Awards.
Venue: Tom Rooney Playhouse
Organizer: Harbour Theatre

Drum Circle for Drum Run Adventure Tour
2023-09-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Moose Lodge #1051, 745 1st Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1B2, 745 1st Avenue West, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J1B2, Canada
Drum Run is coming to Prince Rupert on September 28th! Take part by joining the drum circle!
The Drum Run Adventure Tour, presented by the Rhythm of Life Society and led by Founder and Executive Director Lyle Povah, is a 1,500 km run and 25-city drum circle tour throughout BC. Our mission is to fundraise for the Child Life Department at BC Children’s Hospital. In partnership with BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, we seek to “Help Kids Shine.”
Along with a dedicated team of volunteers, Lyle, an international musician, is leading the tour. Since 1991, Lyle has brought a weekly drumming and music program to kids, families and staff at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. He is also an endurance athlete who has run many marathons, including the Boston and Great Wall of China marathons, and recently completed the “Vancouver 100”, a 100-kilometre ultramarathon.
The focus of Lyle’s decades-long career as a musician and Drum Circle Facilitator has been on promoting all aspects of health. A Community Drum Circle becomes the container within which people gather together to drum in community. An event like the Drum Run Adventure Tour seeks to bring health and well-being to the community.
The Drum Run Adventure Tour launches in Victoria on September 10 and makes its way throughout the province, returning for a Closing Ceremony at BC Children’s Hospital on November 21. Throughout the tour, Lyle will run 1,500 km and stop in 25 communities to host drum circles.
The tour will cover four legs:
1) Vancouver Island (to the West) – Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach, Courtenay, Campbell River
2) Highway of Tears (to the North) – Prince Rupert, Terrace, Hazelton, Smithers, Burns Lake, Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof, Prince George
3) Okanagan (to the East) – Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, Osoyoos
4) Lower Mainland (to the South) – Hope, Mission (TBC), Abbotsford, Port Moody, Vancouver
Drumming and drum circles are fun, family-friendly events that bring communities together and connect people. In addition, research shows that drumming strengthens the immune system, produces feelings of well-being, and helps release emotional trauma. Drumming also induces deep relaxation, lowers blood pressure, and reduces stress. We would like to invite your community to join us to drum and have some fun!
By helping The Drum Run Adventure Tour, your city will be supporting BC Children’s Hospital Foundation in their efforts to improve health care for children in the province. If you would like to know more about our project, please visit drumrun.org and help us spread the word within your community. Everyone can donate to this cause at gofundme.com/f/help-children-in-british-columbia-to-thrive
Venue: Moose Lodge #1051, 745 1st Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1B2
Organizer: Drum Run Adventure Tour and Rhythm of Life Society

Pamper & Prep for the holidays with Habitat Hair Lounge
2023-10-13 00:00 | Habitat Hair Lounge
Join us this Friday October 13th!
This is an opportunity for new & existing clients to receive exclusive deals on specific pre booked services for November and December! *deals to be announced* ✨
Look forward to a permanent jewelry pop up!
We will have some local treats from @maeandfilhas with a hot chocolate and apple cider bar, completely complimentary!
The entire store will also be 15% off, from 6pm – 8pm only!
We hope to see new & familiar faces!! ????
Venue: Habitat Hair Lounge – 273 1st avenue east
Organizer: Janessa Salm

Sunset Karaoke
2023-10-13 21:00, 2023-10-20 21:00, 2023-10-27 21:00, 2023-11-03 21:00 | Sunset Lounge, 243 3 Ave W, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 1L2, Canada
Karaoke at Sunset Lounge starts at 10pm, happy hour in effect 9-11pm, drink and food specials available.
New midnight menu on from 10pm til close.
Venue: Sunset Lounge & Grill

54•40: Two Nights with a West Coast Band
2023-10-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-21 19:00 - 22:00
54•40 is…
Neil Osborne -vocals/guitar
Brad Merritt -bass
Matt Johnson- drums
Dave Genn -guitars /keys/backing vocals
David “Oz” Osborne -organ/backing vocals
Over the course of 40+ years of performing and recording, 54•40 has not only made their mark on the Canadian music industry, but the entire cultural landscape. Led by chief songwriter Neil Osborne, 54•40 has carved out a legacy of gold and platinum albums and an outstanding reputation for their live performances that carries through to this day. With decades of hit songs and more in the making, the secret to 54•40’s longevity is their ability to redefine and reinvent themselves.
A 54•40 concert experience gives an understanding of how their songs have touched, inspired, and changed people’s lives. For those who have followed the band from their humble beginnings in East Vancouver to younger fans that are just discovering the band’s originality, 54•40 shows are extraordinary affairs that bridge gaps between generations through a shared love of music.
The band is currently preparing for the release of their 2023 album “West Coast Band” which was recorded remotely during the thick of COVID-19 lockdowns. Having come through the hardship with a sense of unity, the album celebrates the common history they share as band members.
‍”54•40 is always future thinking, as a band we’re always expanding our borders, (after all the name does comes from a border dispute) what we call ‘FUTURE HISTORY’…” ~ Neil Osborne
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Venue: Lester Centre of the Arts
Organizer: Lester Centre of the Arts

A Night at the Movies
2023-10-25 19:00
RICEBOY SLEEPS – Wednesday, Oct. 25th, 7 pm

In the 1990s, a young widow named So-young (Choi Seung-yoon) moves from South Korea to Canada with her young son, Dong-hyun (Dohyun Noel Hwang). Neither of them speaks English very well or understands the cultures of their new home. But this is where they live now, where Dong-hyun will grow up, and they’ll make the best of it.
Vancouver director Anthony Shim distinguishes himself as a storyteller of piercing honesty and remarkable specificity, unpacking the lives of So-young and Dong-hyun over a decade of change and adaptation. (Dong-hyun is played as a teen by Ethan Hwang.)
Riceboy Sleeps lays out its interwoven stories simply, shifting between the different perspectives of its protagonists. Poignantly capturing Dong-hyun’s loneliness and frustration alongside So-young’s isolation and sacrifices, Shim keeps the film compassionate and poetic
As to why it is called Riceboy Sleeps – In the Q&A session at Red Sea International Film Festival, the director said, in response to the reason for choosing the name of the movie, that he always listens to music while writing his films, at that time he was listening to an album called “Riceboy Sleeps” by Jon Thor Birgisson, which prompted him to use it as a placeholder title, but the title stuck and became the definite title.

The movies take place at the Prince Rupert Cineplex at 7 p.m. with the doors opening at 6:30. You do not buy a ticket through the Cineplex system, rather you come to our PRCAC table outside whichever theatre our movie is scheduled to be shown in, with $12 in cash (we don’t have the means to accept debit or credit at this time), and if you can bring the correct change it would really help. Imagine if everyone comes with a twenty-dollar bill.

Rhyme Rhythm & Revolution - Open Mic Nights November
2023-11-03 18:00 - 21:00 | Sunset Lounge & Grill, 243 3 Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC
Our First Friday Fundraiser Hosted by Changemakers Education Society and Sunset Lounge & Grill.
Come enjoy music, poetry, and whatever spoken art your heart desires!
Cover by donation, all proceeds go to our various Youth and Literacy programs.
Venue: Sunset Lounge&Grill
Organizer: Change Makers Education Society

Area A Crab Association 2nd Annual Crab Boil
2023-11-04 16:00 - 20:00 | Wheelhouse Brewing, 217 1st Ave East, Prince Rupert, Canada
Area A Crab Association, and Wheelhouse Brewing are bringin’ back the Crab Boil!
Saturday November 4th. There are two sessions 4pm to 6pm and 6pm to 8pm
Tickets available at Wheelhouse Brewing and are $40 each and get you a full crab plate and a drink!
Advanced tix are highly recommended to ensure you get a crab and there is enough supply.
Our regular menu will NOT be available that evening.
Proceeds from this event go to the Area A Crab Association High School Bursary.
