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Sci-fi inspired sculptures have landed in Colliery Dam Park. Robert Turriff’s temporary public art project "The ReWilders" are two sculptures designed by youth on the theme of ecology and plant life. The Rewilders were installed in Colliery Dam Park because of efforts to remove invasive species and restore natural habitats there.

“ReWilders was an amazing opportunity to collaborate with youth and witness the creativity that lives in all of us,” Turriff said in a press release.

Meanwhile, TheatreOne’s production of The Trollsons has been postponed until Sunday, Nov. 17 after two cast members tested positive for COVID-19 the day before opening night. 

Tickets for the performance have been reissued and the original tickets will also be accepted for the rescheduled performance. Alternatively, tickets can be transferred to a future show.

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🎵 Listen 🎤

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m.: Open mic and jam at the Terminal Bar. Acoustic acts from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and open jam from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Free.

Thursday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.: U.S. punk legends Mike Watt, Chris Corsano and Joe Biazo grace the Vault Cafe’s stage, free jazzing it up with local El Hombre Al Agua. Tickets cost $30.

Friday, Oct. 25, 9 p.m.: Indie folk country music with the Sam Singer Band, Sam The Living and Christopher Atkins at The Vault Cafe. Tickets cost $15.

Friday, Oct. 25, 10 p.m.: Victoria country band The Tumblin' Dice will play The Queen’s. Tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

Saturday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.: Dangerbox will play its annual all-ages Halloween show with The Interrogation, Vogue Villains, Gorilla Flip and Red Lenses at The Globe Live Studio. Tickets cost $15.

Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 p.m.: Afro-Cuban jazz with Noedy Hechavarria/Hans Verhoeven group at the Vault Cafe. Tickets cost $15.

Sunday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m.: Matthew Good and His Band will play with special guests at the Port Theatre. Tickets cost $55.

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🎭 View 🖼️

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m.: Learn to create captivating portraits with easy image transfer techniques at the Nanaimo Art Gallery with Vivian-Sofia Mora. Tickets cost $55.

Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m.: Sweet Tooth will perform a Halloween burlesque show with cosplay and spooky characters, including a “Gorelesque” set with full gore and blood. Tickets cost $28.

Friday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.: Vancouver Island University (VIU)’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will take on the Columbia Bible College Bearcats at the VIU Gym. Free for VIU students.

Friday, Oct. 25, 7 p.m.: Comedian Jen Sakto will join Nina Wilder for a few laughs at the Corner Lounge. Tickets cost $25. 

Saturday, Oct. 26, 1 p.m.: VIU’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will take on the Columbia Bible College Bearcats at the VIU Gym. Free for VIU students.

Sunday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m.: Get spooky making eerie silhouettes at the Nanaimo Art Gallery’s Art Lab Sundays. Free for members, $5 for non-members. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

⛹️ Meet 🎲

Thursday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m.: VIU's Ralph Gustafson Distinguished Poet Lisa Robertson lectures at VIU in building 355, room 203. Free to attend.

Friday, Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m.: Youth aged 12-18 can eat pizza, play on a Nintendo Switch and watch “not-so-scary” Halloween movies at the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.

Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.: A Climate Change Symposium featuring Dr. Mark Jaccard, who served on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Dr. Stephanie Cleland and Dr. Sophie Wilkinson at VIU, building 355, room 203. Tickets are free. 

Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m.: Drop into the Nanaimo North Library between

10 a.m. and noon for Halloween-themed activities like board games, Lego, toys and crafts. 

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m.: Local author Ralph Fran will give a reading about “a feisty, karate-chopping but safety conscious ladybug” at the Nanaimo North Library that helps parents learn how to teach their kids how to say no when they have a “no feeling.”

See you around town,

— Mick and The Discourse team

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