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Vancouver Island Symphony, Noteworthy Kids Choir

Vancouver Island Symphony, Noteworthy Kids Choir

Departure Bay Baptist Church 3510 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo

Do you have a child who loves to sing? The Vancouver Island Symphony’s Noteworthy Kids Choir, led by VIS choir director Patricia Plumley, is perfect for children aged 7 through 12 and starts October 1, 2025. No experience is necessary! Learn more about the program and register at https://vancouverislandsymphony.com/noteworthy-kids-sing

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Commercial St.

Nanaimo Art Gallery 150 Commercial Street, Nanaimo

Image by: Sean Fenzl For Commercial St., artist Samuel Roy-Bois has created a series of artworks that directly respond to the vibrant street where Nanaimo Art Gallery is located. Drawing inspiration from architecture and streetscape elements, large wooden sculptures echo Commercial Street’s built environment—the street’s layout, a vanished window, and a cairn that has recently been removed—as well as aspects of its social dynamics and commercial exchanges. Roy-Bois has collaborated with local artists and businesses to engage in what he calls a sculptural conversation—​building community connections that transcend physical boundaries.  Through these relationships, Roy-Bois brings new elements into play with his sculptural forms. These include a drinking glass borrowed from Mon Petit Choux cafe, a record chosen by the artist and one recommended by Steve Lebitsching from Fascinating Rhythm, antique and imported objects from Steven Johns of Red Shelf Decor, and a shirt bought, and one borrowed, from Rumours Vintage Collective. Commercial St also includes artistic contributions by Bronwyn Arundel from Nanaimo Ceramic Arts, graffiti artist Doktoer, and photographs by David Spearing courtesy of Nanaimo Archives. The exhibition is accompanied by new writing from Canadian poet, essayist, and novelist Lisa Robertson. The artworks and objects in this exhibition reflect the everchanging network of events, individuals, and materials present on Commercial Street, brought together through playful interactions, coalescing in sculptural form. Commercial St. is the final exhibition through which we ask How can we play together? Learn more about this exhibition on a Friday Lunchtime Tour in the Gallery or during a special guest walking tour. More information here.

Halloween Spooktacular

Halloween Spooktacular

The OV Arts Centre 25 Victoria Road, Nanaimo

Reconciliation Theatre Society is excited to announce the Hallowe’en Spooktacular 2025 will be putting the Halloween spirit into fans of all things scary Wednesday, October 29th and Thursday, October 30th at The OV Arts Centre at 25 Victoria Road in Downtown Nanaimo. The third annual event offers visitors the chance to walk through and explore the haunted basement of the OV Theatre. As you make your way through scenes created by Reconciliation Theatre designers, the Cellar Dwellers scare team from RTS Youth Theatre will animate the spooky scenes to scare and delight you. After your walk-through, come and sit for a spell and take in a spine-tingling story from Never Whistle at Night: An Anthology of Indigenous Dark Fiction, Our talented storytellers share creepy and chilling tales from talented contemporary Indigenous writers in a haunting experience is open to all ages. (content warnings posted). Proceeds from this annual south-end tradition help Reconciliation Theatre Society raise the necessary funds to bring affordable youth theatre programming to the OV Arts Centre throughout the school year. RTS Youth Theatre, which meets on a drop-in basis every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, welcomes all kids aged 12 to 18 who wish to explore live theatre and improv with certified and experienced teachers. Reconciliation Theatre Society greatly appreciates the support of the City of Nanaimo and the BC Gaming Society. With their support, Reconciliation Theatre Society can continue to remove barriers to quality arts programming for Nanaimo families. Halloween Spooktacular tickets are available at the door: $10 for adults, $5 for children, and family passes are $20 (max. 2 adults). The event opens at 5pm and the last entry is at 9pm each night. Are YOU ready to be UN-SETTLED?

$10

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The Spooktacular Gorelesque Show!

The Queens 34 Victoria Crescent,, Nanaimo

For the layout of our biggest show of the year we have 3 sets. Halloweeny Set, featuring performances that are cosplay and characters in various burlesque and drag acts Intermission Spooky Set, featuring the darker side of this season, light blood droplets in performances or kinky and intense performance with various burlesque and drag acts. Intermission Gorelesque Set, Full Gore and or Blood acts with full stage drop sheets, heavy intensity themed acts of Burlesque and Drag. Sweet Tooth Burlesque Revue is a body positivity theater based Vaudevillian style production located in Nanaimo BC founded and created by Eyevanna Candygasm, who has produced and performed creating STBR events since 2012, STBR has mentored and developed New Performers shows 3 times a years, in January, April and September, and is always looking for volunteers for various roles, aswell as seeking sponsors and merchants for events. Performers are all ages, sizes, diversabilities, lgbtq+ inclusive, and constantly adapting to modern inclusivity needs as they arise

$25
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Clay Mug Workshop

Hand-Building Ceramic Mug Workshop Participants are invited to a fun and creative clay experience where they’ll design and hand-build their very own ceramic mug. This beginner-friendly workshop introduces essential hand-building techniques to create a unique, functional piece of art. No prior pottery experience is required — just a sense of creativity and a willingness to get a little muddy. All materials, tools, and kiln firings are provided. After the workshop, each mug will be glazed and fired, ready for pickup a few weeks later. Whether crafting a cozy mug for personal use or a thoughtful handmade gift, this workshop offers a perfect opportunity to relax, connect, and discover the joy of working with clay.

$45
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The Duggan Haunt 2025

The Duggan Haunt 2025

2172 Duggan Road 2172 Duggan Road, Nanaimo

3 days until opening night! Join us for The Duggan Haunt 2025 - Two nights of scares and fun! Mark your calendars for October 30th and 31st

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Beban Park Haunted House

Beban Park Haunted House

Beban Park 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo

Prosper Peak Mine once kept Ash Hollow alive—but greed sealed its doom. When the canaries stopped singing, gas and fire swallowed the miners. Only Foreman Elias Crowe crawled out, babbling about voices in the dark. Now the mine lies cursed. On foggy nights, canaries sing from below, luring the living toward the dead. You’ve been sent to reopen it—but remember: if the song stops, it’s already too late Join us THIS OCTOBER Entry By Donation *Minimum $5 Donation*

$5
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Haunted Halloween Yard Walk

Haunted Halloween Yard Walk

55 Mill Street 55 Mill Street, Nanaimo

Welcome folks to the 5th Haunted Halloween Yard walk! This year's course has changed,with different things to scare you, the only thing the same is the car smash because everyone enjoys it! The walk will be going from 6 pm to 10 PM from the 27th to the 31st of October! Hot chocolate and candy at the end if you survive LoL Always need co hosts to help cover the costs because a lot of people attend! Entrance fee is by donation and all is welcome, updates on the event throughout the next few weeks! lots of scary and fun stuff happening this year!

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Glorious!

Glorious!

The Bailey Studio 2373 Rosstown Road, Nanaimo

Nanaimo Theatre Group is delighted to open its 64th season with the heartwarming and witty production of Glorious! by Peter Quilter. The show is based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York City socialite and amateur singer who could not carry a tune but was convinced she was a great soprano. The pinnacle of her career was when, at the age of 76, she gave a legendary public performance in Carnegie Hall! In this touching play, also a movie with Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, what begins as a joke becomes a lesson in how to live your dream. The play is ultimately about love in its many forms. Peter Quilter's plays have been presented in major theatres in 50 countries around the world and translated into over 30 languages.

$28