FREE Tourism Training for Indigenous people
2023-05-22 09:00 - 2023-06-02 15:00 (America/Vancouver)
Attend Indigenous cultural activities and local field trips. Learn of First Nation cultures and Indigenous tourism in BC. Open to any Indigenous person interested in a career in tourism and hospitality. Supports available for full-time participants.

For more information:
Contact Lynn Wright, Training Coordinator
Email: lynn.wright@telus.net
Call Office Mon-Fri 9am – 3pm at Tel. (250) 641-7669

Cruise Call
2023-05-22, 2023-05-18, 2023-05-14, 2023-05-04, 2023-05-03
We would like to inform you that there is a majestic cruise ship currently in port. We are excited to welcome the passengers to our beautiful city.
As the ship docks, passengers will have the opportunity to explore the many attractions and experiences our city has to offer. We encourage you to extend a warm welcome to the visitors and make their stay as enjoyable as possible!

Karaoke Night at Sunset Lounge & Grill
2023-05-19 21:00 - 23:00, 2023-05-12 21:00 - 23:00, 2023-05-05 21:00 - 23:00 | Sunset Lounge & Grill, 243 3 Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC
Karaoke Nights at the Sunset Lounge & Grill happen every Friday from 9pm-11pm. Stop by for the best karaoke experience around!

Fine Arts Review
2023-05-18 19:30 - 21:00
Charles Hays Secondary School
Fine Arts Review
May 18 at 7:30 at the Lester Centre
Featuring the school drama, art and music departments.
Admission will be by donation.

Improv Night at Tom Rooney Playhouse
2023-05-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-05-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2023-05-03 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!

Author Reading - Gary Geddes & Ann Eriksson
2023-05-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Prince Rupert Public Library, 101 6 Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 1Y9, Canada
Author Reading – Gary Geddes and Ann Eriksson, Wednesday, May 17, 7:00 PM at the Public Library

Men Who Listen, Playing Live 80’s music
2023-05-13 21:00 - 23:30 | Sunset Lounge & Grill, 243 3 Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC
80’s NIGHT
Local legends, Men Who Listen,
will be honouring us with a night devoted to 80’s classic!
Come out and show some community spirit and dance the night away to some of the best music from the 80’s!
Finger food will available until 1AM
Drink specials will be on til midnight
May 13th SATURDAY @sunsetloungepr
$10 PRESALE
$15 @ THE DOOR
BEST COSTUME PRIZE
Band playing from 9AM TO 1AM
Venue: Sunset Lounge
Organizer: Paul Minhas

Rupert Quilt & Mothers Day Retreat
2023-05-12 09:00 - 2023-05-14 15:00 | Highliner Hotel & Conference Centre, 815 1st Ave W, Prince Rupert
Rupert Quilt Retreat 2023.
Mothers Day Retreat
This is our second year hosting this event at the Highliner Hotel & Conference Center.
Our event is May 12th, 13th and 14th
Cost is $135
We have door prizes, brown bag draws, and main prizes.
For more info email
rupertretreat @yahoo.com
Venue: Highliner Hotel & Conference Center.
Organizer: Sarah Ridgway and many amazing helpers from Big Rain Quilters.

Storyteller Series
2023-05-10 19:00 - 2023-05-13 21:00 | Prince Rupert Public Library, 101 6 Ave W, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 1Y9, Canada
The Prince Rupert Library and Prince Rupert Community Arts Council present Graphic + Storyteller Series with Jon Claytor, Cole Pauls, Samantha Beynon, and Lucy Trimble. These are all FREE events for the public. Workshops are on a first come, first served basis. We hope to see you there!

Jon Claytor –
Reading: Wednesday, May 10 @ 7pm – Prince Rupert Library
Workshop: Saturday, May 13 @ 1:30pm – Prince Rupert Library

Cole Pauls –
Reading: Thursday, May 11 @ 7pm – Prince Rupert Library
Workshop: Saturday, May 13 @ 1:30pm – Charles Hays Secondary

Samantha Beynon + Lucy Trimble
Reading + Workshop: Saturday, May 13 @ 1:30 – Prince Rupert Library

2023 B.C. Annual Dance Competition
2023-05-07 08:00 - 2023-05-13 17:00 | Lester Centre of the Arts, 1100 McBride St, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Join us for the 2023 B.C. Annual Dance Competition, May 7 – 13 at the Lester Centre of the Arts!
Dancers from all over B.C. will grace the stage in all genres including Jazz, Ballet, Acro, Musical Theatre, Song & Dance, Contemporary, Modern, Hip Hop & Tap.

Pricing –
Morning/Afternoon – $5
Evening – $8

Woven Basket Workshop
2023-05-05 17:30 - 21:00 | Ice House Gallery, 217 1st avenue east, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 1A7, Canada
This class is being held at the Ice House Gallery open to 10 participants. Don’t miss your chance to learn to create a beautiful woven basket!

This is a two day workshop starting on May 5th at 5:30pm.

Grad Variety Show
2023-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Lester Centre of the Arts, 1100 McBride St, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
On Thursday April 27th the CHSS 2023 Graduating Class will be putting on a variety show! All of the proceeds go towards their commencement ceremony. Any extra is given to the upcoming 2024 graduating class as well as donated to a community organization! Come out and support your local grads, it is going to be a great show!

Bollywood Experience
2023-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Lester Centre of the Arts, 1100 McBride St, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
April 25th – 7 p.m. – Lester Centre of the Arts – Karima Essa with performances from the North Coast Indo-Canadian Arts Club Dancers:
Join us for a night of dance performances and Bollywood fun. Tickets are by donation, with partial proceeds going to the Lester Centre of the Arts and the rest going to our club to help us provide updated equipment, and more events in the future
April 27th – 7 p.m. – Charles Hays Secondary School – Bollywood Workshop:
Have you ever wanted to dance along with Bollywood dancers? Now’s your chance! Karima Essa will be providing a Bollywood workshop where you can learn some awesome Bollywood steps
If you have any questions, please message the North Coast Indo-Canadian Arts Club through our Facebook page.

Public Budget Consultation #2
2023-04-24 19:00 - 19:30
The City is looking to engage with residents about the Draft 2023 budget, as we plan for our next five-year budget cycle from 2023 to 2027. We continue to have a busy five years ahead, with major infrastructure renewal taking up a significant amount of staff energy, as well as available funds. In this year, as in past years, we work hard to balance our community’s many needs and priorities.
This event is the second of two in-person public budget consultations.
Venue: Council Chambers, City Hall – 424 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert
Organizer: City of Prince Rupert

Earth Day at Seal Cove Salt Marsh
2023-04-22 11:00 - 15:00
Earth Day is a global event celebrated annually on April 22nd, dedicated to raising awareness and appreciation for the environment and the natural world. It serves as a reminder of our responsibility to protect and preserve the planet for future generations.
Come down to the Seal Cove Salt Marsh on April 22 to check out all things Earth Day!

MAMMA MIA!
2023-04-20 19:00 - 2023-04-22 22:00 | Lester Centre of the Arts, 1100 McBride St, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Our first community musical since 2018!
Mamma Mia is a romantic comedy, contasting the dreams and aspirations of a 1970s girl and a 1990s girl. Through the story-telling magic of the songs of ABBA, we meet the independent Donna and her daughter, the romantic Sophie, who wants her father to give her away at her wedding. Now, if only her mother could tell her who her father is….
Sun, sea, and subterfuge are the backdrop of this tale of the women who wanted to have it all, and the girls who want happy ever after. The show is bright, fun, and sunny – it’s a night of entertainment you won’t want to miss!

Monday Night at the Movies - The Good House
2023-04-17 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for a fun-filled community movie night!
We will be screening a movie that everyone is sure to love. There will be plenty of snacks and drinks available for purchase.
Movie: The Good House
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Prince Rupert Cinema
Admission: $10 Cash only please
We can’t wait to see you there!

Sunday Community Paddles in April
2023-04-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Rushbrook Floats, 299 George Hills Way, Prince Rupert, BC
Sea kayakers and other interested paddlers! We are excited about the upcoming season and seek to build/support our local paddle community by offering 4 Sundays in April to get together and explore our beautiful harbour.
April 2, 9, 14, and 23. Paddles start at 11am, so come early to get geared up and in the water. We will meet at Rushbrook boat launch to paddle together and learn from each other how to safely navigate our local waters in a group setting.
New and seasoned paddlers welcome. Rent from us or bring your own boats and gear. Also bring a lunch/snacks, and don’t forget your water bottle!
These events will be dependent on weather and sea state conditions deemed safe for each Sunday’s offerings, so keep posted here (especially the day before)!

Art Social
2023-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Ice House Gallery, 217 1st avenue east, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 1A7, Canada
Art Social at the Icehouse
Live Music
Artists on hand
Wine, Beer and Snacks available.
Tickets $10 can be purchased at the door or beforehand at the Ice House
Open to anyone 18+
Door Prizes
Venue: Ice House Gallery
Organizer: Ice House Gallery

Paint Night
2023-04-14 18:30 - 21:00
Paint Night with Brenda Brown
Oil Painting of Prince Rupert Harbour
All levels of painter welcome, all materials included in cost, maximum 12 people.
Sign up at the Ice House Gallery
Venue: Ice House Gallery
Organizer: Ice House Gallery

PrinceRupert Paint Party
2023-04-13 19:00 - 21:00
Upcoming Event at Cowpuccinos.
Enjoy the treats & coffees or indulge in an adult beverage from Cowpuccinos. All painting supplies provided (please wear an old shirt/paint smock)
limited spaces available
Pre-Registration $45 guarantees you a seat (20 spaces available)
We only reserve your space with payment. You can reserve your booking by sending $45 per canvas by E-transter to WetPaintPrinceRupert@gmail.com.
We ask that in the “add a message” / “add a comment” section you clarify the name of the person who will be painting
Venue: Cowpuccinos Coffee House
Organizer: WePaint Prince Rupert

Bring Back the 80's & 90's
2023-04-08 19:00 - 23:30
We’re excited to announce that the Prince Rupert Middle School Band is hosting a Bring Back the 80’s and 90’s dance party fundraiser on April 8th, 2023, from 7pm-2am at the Highliner Plaza. Tickets are only $25, and it’s going to be a blast! They encourage you to dress up in your best 80’s and 90’s costumes, and there will be door prizes and a loonie auction. This event is a fundraiser to support the Middle schools music program and band students who will be attending MusicFest Canada, a national festival in May. Your attendance and support would mean the world!
