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I hope everyone made it through the recent heat wave. Now that the weather is a bit cooler, we can get out and enjoy some of the amazing arts and culture in the city as well as go for a swim in the ocean or Nanaimo River.
From dance performances and punk-rock shows to local markets and a drag storytime, this week has a bit of everything.
Also, if you are out at a community event this week and like taking photos, be sure to send me your best shot to be featured (with credit) as our community photo of the week in Friday’s newsletter. You can email it to me at nanaimo@thediscourse.ca
See you around town!
Mick
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Join Crimson Coast Dance from July 3-13 for the 27th Annual InFrinGinG Dance Festival - get your festival pass today!
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Experience “Dance Films in the Landscape” walking through Bowen Park. Use a free map to discover site-specific dance films — available at the Port, Crimson Coast office or online. Bring your phone and earphones. For a deeper experience, join the guided walk and performance on July 9 at 6:30 p.m. (Duck Pond stairs).
The following night, July 10, features Kiss The Stormy Sky at the Port Theatre, a powerful interdisciplinary solo performance by Sid Ryan Eilers. Spanning the Russian Revolution, Second World War and the #MeToo movement, Eilers portrays four generations of family — interrogating inherited trauma, queer existence and the gender binary.
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Thursday, July 3, 9 p.m.: Princess Towers, Piner and Sunshower will play at The Vault Cafe. Tickets cost $15.
Friday, July 4, noon: A Cappella Plus will perform at Wesley Square as part of the Old City Quarter’s Sounds of Summer concert series.
Friday, July 4, 7 p.m.: Punk show with The Herd, Lords Of Apathy, The Grundles and Distain at The Globe Live Studio. Tickets cost $15.
Friday, July 4, 8 p.m.: Daddy Issues, Aging Youth Gang and Brewtality will play at The Terminal. Tickets cost $15.
Friday, July 4, 9 p.m.: Beach Bash summertime youth drag show at The Vault Cafe. With your host Ashes and performances by Runæ, Beelzebabe, Roxy Riverz, Trix and a spotlight performance by Nilla Millshake. Tickets cost $15.
Saturday, July 5, 9 p.m.: Jazz night at the Vault Cafe with Brock Meades on bass, Ethan Olynyk on drums and Andrew Janusson on guitar. Come for a drink and some exceptional jazz. Tickets cost $15.
Saturday, July 5, 9 p.m.: Vancouver Island folk duo From The Earth will play at The Nanaimo Bar. Tickets cost $10.
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Friday, July 4, Noon: Take a lunchtime tour of the exhibit After Wrappers by artist-run flavour incubator Big Rock Candy Mountain at the Nanaimo Art Gallery. Tickets cost $5 or are free for members.
Saturday, July 5, 6 p.m.: Sip & Print: After Wrappers Edition. A fun night of printmaking inspired by Big Rock Candy Mountain’s exhibition After Wrappers, featuring a signature cocktail from Arbutus Distillery made for the exhibition. Explore monoprinting techniques and make an artwork by giving new life to trash, garbage and refuse just as these artists do. Tickets cost $45 (includes one cocktail).
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Thursday, July 3, 1 p.m.: Join the Nanaimo North library for a puppet show with songs, stories and a craft. Children of all ages are welcome.
Thursday, July 3, 4 p.m.: The Commercial Street Night Market features artisan vendors, food trucks, musical performances, a vibrant kids’ zone and a new inclusive zone creating a festive family atmosphere.
Friday, July 4, 4 p.m.: Nanaimo Food Hub’s Friday Farm Market is back at the Discovery Montessori Farm School. The farmers’ market runs every Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. until August 29.
Saturday, July 5, 1 p.m.: Nanaimo United FC will play Vancouver Rise Academy (women) and Vancouver Whitecaps Academy (men) at Q'unq'inuqwstuxw Field. Women’s game at 1 p.m., men’s game at 3:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20 for adults or $10 for youth aged 7-18. Children six and under are free.
Saturday, July 5, 5 p.m.: The Nanaimo Timbermen play the Burnaby Lakers at Frank Crane Arena. Tickets cost $15 or $110 for a season pass.
Sunday, July 5, 7 p.m.: The Nanaimo Timbermen play the Langley Thunder at Frank Crane Arena. Tickets cost $15 or $110 for a season pass.
Tuesday, July 8, 10 a.m.: Come to the Nanaimo North Library for a fun and colourful Drag Extravaganza storytime featuring Miss Frida. Celebrate being proud of who you are. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.
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