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Join us every Monday night. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged! Open mics are a great way to get some experience on stage and meet other like-minded artists.If you have multiple instruments or a more complicated setup, please let me know ahead of time so we can ensure we have the required equipment Children encouraged and welcome!
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Join us each Wednesday in Beban Park for a vibrant market where fresh, local products meet community spirit! Explore a delightful array of fruits and vegetables (in season), meat, eggs, preserves, artisanal baking, soaps, and specialty goods from our region's best farmers and artisans. Come and meet your local farmers and producers. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious flavours, community connections, and a celebration of local agriculture. Support our local economy while savouring the bounty of our region! We are inside the Centennial Building from October 2, 2024 - May 7, 2025. We move outside on May 14 until October. PLUS Special Christmas Farmers' Market on Sunday, December 22 from 10 - 2:30.
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Celebrate the holidays in the Old City Quarter on Saturday December 6th for our Winter Jamboree. All day long we will be having activities for the whole family to enjoy! Local businesses will be hosting interactive activities such as Santa story time, crafting wrapping paper and brewing potions, and more! Our artisan market will take place from 10am until 4pm at 403 Fitzwilliam Street. We will have the amazingly talented Fiddelium playing in stores throughout the day. Enjoy our storybook walk throughout our community and check out the window displays as well. White/Black Rabbit will be hosting for the 5th year their popular Hop-Along scavenger hunt. This day is a celebration of community coming together to enjoy the winter holidays. Excited to see you there!
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Join us every Monday night. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged! Open mics are a great way to get some experience on stage and meet other like-minded artists.If you have multiple instruments or a more complicated setup, please let me know ahead of time so we can ensure we have the required equipment Children encouraged and welcome!
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Join us each Wednesday in Beban Park for a vibrant market where fresh, local products meet community spirit! Explore a delightful array of fruits and vegetables (in season), meat, eggs, preserves, artisanal baking, soaps, and specialty goods from our region's best farmers and artisans. Come and meet your local farmers and producers. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious flavours, community connections, and a celebration of local agriculture. Support our local economy while savouring the bounty of our region! We are inside the Centennial Building from October 2, 2024 - May 7, 2025. We move outside on May 14 until October. PLUS Special Christmas Farmers' Market on Sunday, December 22 from 10 - 2:30.
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Join us at Harbourfront Library for a free screening of this award-winning debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, Sugarcane is a groundbreaking investigation into an Indian residential school, shedding light on years of forced separation, assimilation and abuse that Indigenous children experienced at the hands of Church and government. This urgent and timely film brings the hidden story of cultural genocide to audiences worldwide while celebrating the resilience of Native people as they work to overcome cycles of intergenerational trauma. Registration required. Please register online at virl.bc.ca/calendar or contact us at nanaimoharbourfront@virl.bc.ca. CONTENT ADVISORY: This film has an R rating due to challenging and/or triggering subject matter, including discussions around child abuse, racism, and colonial violence.
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Join us for a Community Drum Circle led by Stz’uminus and Penelakut Knowledge Keeper – and author and recording artist – Patrick Aleck Jr. Everyone is welcome to share in Indigenous drumming, song, language, and culture. Bring your drum OR use one from the Library’s drum collection. No registration required: This event is Drop-in and family-friendly. Bring the kids!
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Silva Bay Resort & Marina is inviting the public to experience the magic of the holiday season at the Christmas Boat Light Festival on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will transform the marina into a waterfront wonderland,featuring illuminated boats, festive entertainment, and activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoyholiday treats, local artisan shopping, and a spectacular boat light show along Gabriola’s sceniccoast. Event Highlights● 2:30PM - Santa’s Grand Arrival by Gulf Island Seaplanes – A one-of-a-kind entrancefrom the skies.● 3:30PM - Sparkling Boat Light Show – Local boaters will light up the bay with festivedisplays.● Santa Photo Booths – A chance for families to capture the perfect holiday photo.● Festive Food Trucks – Seasonal food and beverages available throughout the afternoon.● Cozy Holiday Market – Unique handcrafted gifts and goods from local artisans.● Live music and Christmas Carolling - Festive tunes and classic carols for the wholefamily. Whether attending with family, friends, or visitors from off-island, the Christmas Boat LightFestival promises a warm and memorable community celebration.
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Join us every Monday night. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged! Open mics are a great way to get some experience on stage and meet other like-minded artists.If you have multiple instruments or a more complicated setup, please let me know ahead of time so we can ensure we have the required equipment Children encouraged and welcome!
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Join us each Wednesday in Beban Park for a vibrant market where fresh, local products meet community spirit! Explore a delightful array of fruits and vegetables (in season), meat, eggs, preserves, artisanal baking, soaps, and specialty goods from our region's best farmers and artisans. Come and meet your local farmers and producers. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious flavours, community connections, and a celebration of local agriculture. Support our local economy while savouring the bounty of our region! We are inside the Centennial Building from October 2, 2024 - May 7, 2025. We move outside on May 14 until October. PLUS Special Christmas Farmers' Market on Sunday, December 22 from 10 - 2:30.
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Nanaimo Farmers' Market - Island Roots is doing it again! We are having a special holiday market with over 60 local vendors. You'll find produce, mushrooms, meat, coffee, baking, treats, chocolate, decor, wine, distilled beverages, preserves, food trucks AND SO MUCH MORE!!
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Join us every Monday night. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged! Open mics are a great way to get some experience on stage and meet other like-minded artists.If you have multiple instruments or a more complicated setup, please let me know ahead of time so we can ensure we have the required equipment Children encouraged and welcome!
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Join us each Wednesday in Beban Park for a vibrant market where fresh, local products meet community spirit! Explore a delightful array of fruits and vegetables (in season), meat, eggs, preserves, artisanal baking, soaps, and specialty goods from our region's best farmers and artisans. Come and meet your local farmers and producers. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious flavours, community connections, and a celebration of local agriculture. Support our local economy while savouring the bounty of our region! We are inside the Centennial Building from October 2, 2024 - May 7, 2025. We move outside on May 14 until October. PLUS Special Christmas Farmers' Market on Sunday, December 22 from 10 - 2:30.
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Join us every Monday night. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged! Open mics are a great way to get some experience on stage and meet other like-minded artists.If you have multiple instruments or a more complicated setup, please let me know ahead of time so we can ensure we have the required equipment Children encouraged and welcome!
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Join us each Wednesday in Beban Park for a vibrant market where fresh, local products meet community spirit! Explore a delightful array of fruits and vegetables (in season), meat, eggs, preserves, artisanal baking, soaps, and specialty goods from our region's best farmers and artisans. Come and meet your local farmers and producers. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious flavours, community connections, and a celebration of local agriculture. Support our local economy while savouring the bounty of our region! We are inside the Centennial Building from October 2, 2024 - May 7, 2025. We move outside on May 14 until October. PLUS Special Christmas Farmers' Market on Sunday, December 22 from 10 - 2:30.
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Silva Bay Resort & Marina is inviting the public to experience the magic of the holiday season at the Christmas Boat Light Festival on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will transform the marina into a waterfront wonderland,featuring illuminated boats, festive entertainment, and activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoyholiday treats, local artisan shopping, and a spectacular boat light show along Gabriola’s sceniccoast. Event Highlights● 2:30PM - Santa’s Grand Arrival by Gulf Island Seaplanes – A one-of-a-kind entrancefrom the skies.● 3:30PM - Sparkling Boat Light Show – Local boaters will light up the bay with festivedisplays.● Santa Photo Booths – A chance for families to capture the perfect holiday photo.● Festive Food Trucks – Seasonal food and beverages available throughout the afternoon.● Cozy Holiday Market – Unique handcrafted gifts and goods from local artisans.● Live music and Christmas Carolling - Festive tunes and classic carols for the wholefamily. Whether attending with family, friends, or visitors from off-island, the Christmas Boat LightFestival promises a warm and memorable community celebration.
Silva Bay Resort & Marina is inviting the public to experience the magic of the holiday season at the Christmas Boat Light Festival on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will transform the marina into a waterfront wonderland,featuring illuminated boats, festive entertainment, and activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoyholiday treats, local artisan shopping, and a spectacular boat light show along Gabriola’s sceniccoast. Event Highlights● 2:30PM - Santa’s Grand Arrival by Gulf Island Seaplanes – A one-of-a-kind entrancefrom the skies.● 3:30PM - Sparkling Boat Light Show – Local boaters will light up the bay with festivedisplays.● Santa Photo Booths – A chance for families to capture the perfect holiday photo.● Festive Food Trucks – Seasonal food and beverages available throughout the afternoon.● Cozy Holiday Market – Unique handcrafted gifts and goods from local artisans.● Live music and Christmas Carolling - Festive tunes and classic carols for the wholefamily. Whether attending with family, friends, or visitors from off-island, the Christmas Boat LightFestival promises a warm and memorable community celebration.