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Ballet Kelowna taqeš and Other Works
2024-03-30 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Lester Centre of the Arts, 1100 McBride St, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
SHOW DETAILS
Location: Lester Centre of the Arts
Doors open at 7:00pm, show starts at 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Proudly presented by the Lester Centre, taqəš and Other Works features a stunning line-up of signature works from Ballet Kelowna’s contemporary ballet repertoire. With Cameron Fraser-Monroe’s powerful and compelling taqəš [tawKESH], Guillaume Côté’s mesmerizing Bolero, and Fraser-Monroe’ satirical The Cowboy Act Suite, this high-energy program promises to please a wide range of spectators.
Cameron Fraser-Monroe brings his classical ballet training, knowledge of traditional Coast Salish, Grass, and Hoop Dance, and experience as a contemporary dancer to taqəš [tawKESH], which means “to return something” in Ayajuthem, the language belonging to the Homalco, Klahoose, K’omoks and Tla’amin Nations. Set to several songs by Polaris Prize-winning composer and singer Jeremy Dutcher, taqəš follows the traditional story “Raven Returns the Water,” centred around ῤoho (raven) and walθ (frog).
Next, National Ballet of Canada Choreographic Associate Guillaume Côté brings strength and fragility to a fascinating interpretation of the beloved Bolero by Maurice Ravel, one of music’s most famous and identifiable melodies. A “riveting tour de force” (Dance Magazine), Bolero (2012) features breath-taking lifts and virtuosic choreography.
Rounding out the program, audiences will be transported to the Wild West in Cameron Fraser-Monroe’s The Cowboy Act Suite, a work that explores the dichotomy between “Cowboys and Indians” set to music by Mohawk singer/songwriter Tom Wilson. While these caricatures have been portrayed on pages, stages, and in films, they are often penned from a colonial perspective. Fraser-Monroe’s intuitive take on the swashbuckling strut of the Cowboy informs this intellectual unpacking of a one-sided lens and flips the script to ask, what happens when an Indian directs the Cowboys through their history?
Ballet Kelowna gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the BC Arts Council, the Province of British Columbia, the City of Kelowna, the Government of Canada, the Central Okanagan Foundation, and the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation.

Sunset Karaoke
2024-03-29 21:00, 2024-03-22 21:00, 2024-03-15 21:00, 2024-03-08 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

Improv Night at Tom Rooney Playhouse
2024-03-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-03-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-03-13 19:30 - 21:00 | 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!

Seniors Painting at the Seniors Centre
2024-03-27 10:00, 2024-03-20 10:00 | Prince Rupert Seniors Centre, 424 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 1L7, Canada
For the month of March SENIORS PAINTING will take place on Wednesday, March 20 and Wednesday, March 27 at 10:00. Participants will need to attend both sessions to complete the painting. The painting sample and sign-up will be posted at the Seniors Centre shortly after the beginning of the month.
Free for members – get your membership when you sign up or etransfer to prmember@citywest.ca (be sure to put your name and email address in the message)
Membership open to all 19+

Feathered Friends Quilt Workshop
2024-03-24 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-23 10:00 - 16:30 | Rain Forest Fabrics, 815 1st Avenue West, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 1B3, Canada
Feathered Friends Quilt
March 23rd and 24th
10am-4:30pm
$80
Supplies list provided at registration
For more details check out www.rainforestfabrics.com
Workshops
Sign up in store or on website

Lighter Days Lantern Workshops
2024-03-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Prince Rupert Public Library, 101 6 Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 1Y9, Canada
The Prince Rupert Community Arts Council is excited to announce that this year we are coordinating two-days of professionally-led lantern-making workshop in March, to be followed by a festival event following Earth Day festivities in Seal Cove. As we move into longer, lighter days, we are looking forward to celebrating with an annual event. This is an opportunity for Rupertites with a creative streak, kids, families, and anyone looking to have a little fun with it to gather and celebrate the return of lighter days (literally by lighting them up!).
Workshops are free and open to all, though space on day 1 will be limited, so please reach out to register in advance. The first day of workshops will be more directed, with the second day being a drop in opportunity for anyone looking to complete a more simple lantern. All supplies will be provided.
We are pleased to be welcoming Carmen Rosen, Artistic Director of the Still Moon Arts Society in Vancouver as our workshop facilitator. Carmen Rosen is an artist, singer, community organizer and the Founding Artistic Director of Still Moon Arts Society. She has an Art History degree from UBC, an Interdisciplinary diploma from Emily Carr and has received the Vancouver Mayor’s Arts Award, the Queen’s Jubilee Award, and the BC Achievement Award for her art with the community. She has spent over 20 years focussing her creative projects on the Still Creek Watershed in her Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood. Her work is inspired by nature and her passion for environmental sustainability.
Two Days of Workshops: Saturday, March 22nd and Sunday, March 23rd from 1-4 pm, Prince Rupert Library Multipurpose Room (registration for first day to prcac@citywest.ca and drop in activities for second day)
Lighter Days Lantern Festival: Sunday, April 21st at 7pm.
Can’t make the workshop event? No problem! Follow our Facebook event/page where we will share at-home resources for simple lantern making as well.

DJ Beer & Friends @ Wheelhouse
2024-03-22 21:30 | Wheelhouse Brewing, 217 1st Ave East, Prince Rupert, Canada
DJ Beer is BACK
Friday March 22nd its the return of DJ Beer to Wheelhouse.
930 till late. Tickets are $15 and available at Wheelhouse Brewing.
@djbeermusic is bringing pals @loup.wav and @keethovan_music_
They’ll be “playing everything from your gave takes on old classics to some fresh tracks that’ll blow yer mind. The vibes will be deep and dancey all night long – so grab your friends, put on a cute Lil outfit and help her christen the new Wheelie with a dance party for the ages”

Surfin' Dudes at Breakers
2024-03-22 20:30 - 2024-03-23 00:30 | Breakers Pub, 117 George Hills Way, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J1A3, Canada
Breakers Pub will be hosting a two-nighter “spring fling weekend” on March 22 and March 23, with live music by the Surfin’ Dudes starting at 8:30 on both nights. It sounds like a great opportunity to get out and dance, or just sit and enjoy the tunes. No cover charge.

July Crowd & The Infirmary @ Cowpuccinos
2024-03-22 19:00 | Cowpuccinos, 25 cowbay road, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J1A5, Canada
“Alt Rock Never Sleeps, Pop Punk Never Dies” Tour
BC Pop-Punkers (and 2024 Downpour Festival headliners!) JULY CROWD & Northern Alt-Rockers THE INFIRMARY team up with Prince Rupert’s own Cowpuccino’s Coffee to bring you an exhilarating night of alternative rock music. We can’t wait to hang out with you!
DOORS ARE AT 7:00PM. The show will start shortly after, around 7:30pm.
THIS SHOW IS ALL AGES. There is a licensed bar inside for those of-age patrons.
Tickets are live right now, and available for only $15 plus fees at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/july-crowd-the-infirmary…
These are small venue shows – we recommend getting presale tickets early to guarantee your spot – there may be little to no room left at the door.
JULY CROWD is a nostalgia-driven Pop Punk trio originally from Prince George BC, Canada. Growing up outside of the “alternative hotspots” of Canada’s thriving music scene, they have been carving their own way with their 2000’s MTV-era feel, combined with stylistic elements of modern Alt-Rock. Their most recent hit, Intentions, has eclipsed nearly 30000+ streams on Spotify, and garnered over 10000+ views on YouTube! https://instagram.com/julycrowd
THE INFIRMARY bring a subversive and fresh approach to punk-rock. Influences stem from the likes of hardcore, hip-hop, and electronic music. Bringing sauce, grease and chops. Based out of Smithers, BC. Their most recent song, Jupiter, is bound to knock your socks off! They are a must-not-miss live performance.
https://instagram.com/infirmaryband_
Merchandise will be available on-site. Merch staff can take credit card, debit card, or cash payments.

Trivia Night at Wheelhouse Brewing!
2024-03-21 19:00 | Wheelhouse Brewing, 217 1st Ave East, Prince Rupert, Canada
Trivia Night at Wheelhouse Brewing is every second Thursday
Held in the Sunroom upstairs.
Starts at 7pm
Teams of 4 to 6. All are welcome!

Superhost for Tourism Professionals
2024-03-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Hecate Strait Employment Development Society, 208 1 Avenue East, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 4M8, Canada
Tourism Prince Rupert is sponsoring four SuperHost sessions at Hecate Strait Employment Development Society for tourism businesses in Prince Rupert, allowing up to 56 frontline staff to access this training at no cost in advance of the 2024 season.

Winter Wednesday Night Movies
2024-03-20 19:00 | Famous Players Prince Rupert Cinemas, 525 2 Ave W, Prince Rupert, Canada
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 and if you can bring the correct change it would really help.
Movie: Mr. Dressup the Magic of Make Believe
Robert McCallum
CANADA, 2023
English
90 minutes
Robert McCallum’s documentary looks at the life and work of Ernie Coombs, the nerdy American artist who became one of the CBC’s most beloved children’s personalities – a grown-up pal to kids across the country for nearly 30 years, both on his TV show and in innumerable public appearances. The film also explores the love story of Coombs, his wife Lynn, and their kids, who grew up sharing their father with every other child in Canada.
McCallum takes an almost cozy approach to the story, recreating the Mr. Dressup set and moving through Coombs’ life chronologically, mixing in archival interviews and behind-the-scenes footage while assembling a who’s who of Canadians influenced by the show: Michael J. Fox, Eric McCormack, Bit Naked, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Andrew Phung, Fred Penner, Barenaked Ladies, Graham Greene, Bruce McCulloch, Scott Thompson, Jonathan Torrens, Yannick Bisson, and more.
There’s some nostalgia at play here, of course, and it just feels good to see beloved sets and props lovingly revived by McCallum’s team. But there’s more to Mr. Dressup – and this documentary – than a trunk and puppets and tinkly music: it’s about the importance of raising children with kindness, compassion, inclusion, and empathy, and encouraging them to explore the world and make it a little brighter.

Spring Break Camps! Rain or Shine Art Studio
2024-03-19 09:00 - 2024-03-29 16:00 | Rain or Shine Art Studio, 425 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 1L6, Canada
Art camps for March break 2024!
Sign up on our website: rainorshineartsudio.square.site
Join us for some fun, messy, art exploration and play! For ages 4-9yrs. Sign up for full week, full days, or half days!
*reminder, all materials and art supplies included in cost.
Venue: Art Studio, 425 3rd Ave West., P.R.
Organizer: Rain or Shine Art Studio

Live Music by Men Who Listen on St Patrick’s Day
2024-03-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Lounge & Grill, 243 3 Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC
St Patrick’s Day on Saturday March 16th

We’re celebrating at Sunset Lounge with
‘Men Who Listen’ and some Green themed drinks!

Band starts 7PM and finishes 10PM

Local Dj’s will start right after and play til 1230PM

Full dinner menu will be available until 10PM

REMEMBER TO WEAR GREEN
To be entered into a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Sunset Lounge! *certificate only valid to use with food orders*

Lunch and Dinner Buffet
2024-03-16 16:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Arabisk Mediteranean Cuisine, 2209 Seal Cove Road, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 2Z9, Canada
Hello Prince Rupert! Save the date and join us on Saturday March 16th for a unique culinary experience. Due to high demand, Arabisk will be hosting an all day open buffet again!

Lunch starts at 11:00 AM till 3:00 PM. $34.99 per person
Dinner starts at 4:00 PM till 9:00 PM. $54.99 per person

Kids under 12: $10.00

Reservations are highly recommended.

Wetpaint at the Curling Club
2024-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Prince Rupert Curling Club, 2219 Seal Cove Road, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 2G4, Canada
Come join us and bring your friends, or come alone, and make new friends.
All painting supplies provided (please wear an old shirt/paint smock)
Pre-Registration $45 guarantees you a seat –
We only reserve your space with payment. You can reserve your booking by sending $45 per canvas by E-transter to WetPaintPrinceRupert@gmail.com
“painting” is a great option for a password!
We ask that in the “add a message” / “add a comment” section you clarify the name of the person who will be painting and which event they are attending – this will help prevent confusion on the evening of the event!

Follow The Yellow Brick Road
2024-03-14 19:00, 2024-03-13 19:00 | Lester Centre of the Arts, 1100 McBride St, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
A delightful musical by the students of Annunciation School. Two nights, Wed. Mar. 13th and Thurs. March 14th. at 7 pm at the Lester Centre of the Arts.
Admission by donation

John D. Hall - Author Reading
2024-03-14 18:00 | Prince Rupert Public Library, 101 6 Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 1Y9, Canada
The Prince Rupert Library is excited to welcome John D. Hall on March 14 at 6 pm to speak from his book “Keep the Car Door Open and the Engine Running”.
John D. Hall spent twenty-three years officiating softball and hockey primarily in northwest British Columbia. In this book he describes his journey with all the highs and lows associated with each sport; from achieving his goal of an umpiring berth at a National Championship in 1995 and his induction by Softball Canada into the Canadian Indicator Club in 2001.
This event is free to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Distopians Live at The Wheelhouse!
2024-03-09 21:00 | Wheelhouse Brewing, 217 1st Ave East, Prince Rupert, Canada
Wheelhouse Brewing presents LIVE LOCAL music with the Distopians
Face melting music to celebrate the end times. A great mix of originals and covers that’ll blow the roof off the dump.

Saturday March 9th at 9pm

$10 at the door or you can get advanced tickets at our online store:

http://tiny.cc/bwpuwz
