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NANAIMO Festivals Events Entertainment Dining

Bathtub Days Street Fair & International World Bathtub Race

BATMAN DAY

BC Summer Games

Issue 1.2 Thursday, July 17, 2014

Contents About

Art

Dining

Events

Festivals Free

Markets & Community Gardens Music

Theatre

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AbOUT FEED Nanaimo is a bimonthly digital magazine highlighting activities in (and only in) Nanaimo, BC. The magazine, hosted through ISSUU, is released every second Thursday and showcases events for the upcoming two weeks.

Basically, we want to let you know about anything awesome that’s happening in Nanaimo!

Through our concise visual presentation, we give you the facts necessary for being up to date with Nanaimo’s activities: where, when, how much, and who can attend. No long articles (well, not yet anyway), no editorials, no celebrities, no “what-not-to-wear”, no “how-to-look-younger-in-10-easysteps”, no preachy, health-obsessed articles about your new gluten-free diet, and no horoscopes. Essentially, we think Nanaimo is great and we want to let you know about all of the amazing things that are happening here that you wouldn’t normally hear about. Of course there’s always going to be the Bathtub Weekend, VIEX, and Maple Sugar Festival type events (which we also love!), but we want to let you know about the lesser know events as well.

Do you have an event that you would like to see in our magazine? Great!

We’d be honoured to publish the details. Simply email or Facebook us at least 1 week before the release of the next issue and provide the following information: Name of the Event Short Description When Where (Nanaimo only. Nothing north of Lantzville or south of Cassidy, please!)

Cost Who Can Attend Genre (if it’s music or film related) Contact Info (e.g. Website, Email, Phone #, etc.)

Remember, it must be AT LEAST 1 week before the release of the next issue.

ART Heritage Paint Out Shoot Out Hosted by Nanaimo Arts Council An artistic race for painters and photographers during Bathtub Weekend. Participants will be randomly selected to paint or photograph a heritage building in Nanaimo. Building/location selection is at 10:00am and artwork presentation is at 3:00pm. The winner of the competition will have their piece on display at the Nanaimo Museum for the month of August and in the Nanaimo Arts Council Gallery during September.

When: July 27 10:00am – 4:00pm Where: Nanaimo Museum – 100 Museum Way Cost: $10 Public, $8 NAC Members

Ongoing Events Existential Elders Hosted by the Nanaimo Art Gallery An art exhibit featuring 16 BC artists exploring the themes of aging and time.

When: June 24 - August 09 Where: 150 Commercial Street (Downtown Location) Cost: FREE

Phantasmagoria Exhibition of Artist Eileen Williamson Hosted by Art 10 Gallery An art exhibit featuring 16 BC artists exploring the themes of aging and time.

When: June 26 - August 09 Where: 150 Commercial Street Cost: FREE

Reconciling Self - Exhibition of Artist Connie Watts Hosted by the Nanaimo Art Gallery An art exhibit featuring the works of mixed media artist Connie Watts.

When: June 14 - September 06 Where: 900 Fifth Street (VIU Campus Location) Cost: FREE

DINING

Steak Dinner Fundraiser hosted by Lantzville Legion Branch 257 Proceeds go to The Nanaimo Dream to Travel Club, a non-profit society supporting individuals with physical and developmental disabilities and their dreams to travel the world.

When: July 20 5:00pm – 7:00pm Where: Lantzville Legion Branch 257 Cost: $20.00 Who Can Attend: All Ages

Events Pioneer Cemetery Tour hosted by the Nanaimo Museum Guided walking tour of Nanaimo’s oldest cemetery. Advanced registration is required for this event.

When: July 24 1:30pm Where: Nanaimo Museum – 100 Museum Way Cost: $10.00 in advance Who Can Attend: All Ages

Canadian Diabetes Fill-A-Truck Event hosted by Country Club Centre Help Canadian Diabetes fill an entire truck with used clothing and small household items.

When: Every Saturday July 19 – August 09 11:00am – 2:00pm Where: Country Club Centre Parking Lot Cost: Clothing or Small Household Item Donation

Moksha Yoga Karma Class Moksha Yoga is hosting karma classes where students can practice while supporting local and/or international charities.

When: July 18 & July 25 8:30pm – 9:30pm, July 19 & July 26 7:00pm – 8:00pm Where: Moksha Yoga – Rutherford Studio – 5271 Rutherford Road Cost: By Donation (Suggested $7) Who Can Attend: Teens, Students, Adults, Seniors

Women of Tomorrow hosted by Country Club Centre A personal development information session for women age 13 – 17 covering personal presentation/ wardrobe, fitness & nutrition, esthetics, goal setting & self esteem, and free goodies!

When: July 28, July 29, & July 30 5:30pm – 8:30pm Where: Country Club Centre Cost: $75.00 Who Can Attend: Teens Contact: 250-758-1102 to register

Cookies By Donation – Help Support Operation Smile Cookies will be sold by ESL students to help raise funds for Operation Smile, a society that provides free surgeries for children born with facial deformities around the world.

When: July 30 10:00am – 3:00pm Where: VIU – Building 255 (Downstairs Cafeteria & Outside) Cost: Cost Varies

Festivals BC Summer Games Sporting events located throughout Nanaimo at various locations.

When: July 18 – July 20 8:00am – 8:00pm Where: Various Locations Cost: FREE

Nanaimo Aloha Ukulele Festival Concerts featuring Manitoba Hal Hosted by Millstone Winery When: July 26 6:30pm & July 27 11:00am Where: Millstone Winery Cost: $25.00

2014 Nanaimo Marine Festival & International World Bathtub Race Since 1967, the annual Bathtub Race has gained popularity throughout Nanaimo and the world.

When: July 25 – July 27 Where: Various Venues (Maffeo Sutton Park, Downtown, Departure Bay Beach) Cost: FREE

Bathtub Days Street Fair Featuring live music, dancing, vendors, & performing arts all along Commercial Street in downtown Nanaimo.

When: July 26 9:00am – 8:00pm & July 27 9:00am – 4:00pm Where: Commercial Street Cost: FREE

Nanaimo Show & Shine Part of the Bathtub Days Street Fair, the Show & Shine will feature classic vehicles and supplier/retailer vendors.

When: July 26 & July 27 10:00am – 3:00pm Where: Victoria Crescent Cost: FREE

FREE Business Networking Lunch & Learn hosted by LegalShield

An opportunity for business owners and professionals to introduce and market their business to other professionals in the Nanaimo area.

When: July 22 11:45am – 1:00pm Where: Fibber Magees - 131 Selby Street

Wild 4 Life Adventure Club Socials When: Every Tuesday 6:00pm – 8:00pm Where: Legion 10

7 Introverted Problems Solved!

Workshop and information session by introvert coach, author, and entrepreneur Michaela Chung who will address common issues faced by introverted individuals.

When: July 23 6:00pm Where: Nanaimo Harbourfront Library

Batman Day hosted by the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library Celebrate 75 years of Batman! The event will include games, movies, snacks, free comic books, and a DC costume contest.

When: July 23 10:00am – 8:00pm Where: Nanaimo Harbourfront Library

MARKETS & COMMUNITY GARDENS

Greenhouse Work Parties Hosted by Nanaimo Community Gardens Make soil, transplant seeds, plant seedlings, and care for plants so that they may be eventually sold at the plant sale. Workshops are also offered for a fee.

Where: 271 Pine Street (Nanaimo Community Gardens) When: Wednesdays Runs Through: May - September 24

Pine Street Work Parties Hosted By Nanaimo Community Gardens Community garden space offering tasks based on seasonal needs of the garden and worker interest.

Where: 271 Pine Street (Nanaimo Community Gardens) When: Wednesdays 11:00am - 4:00pm Runs Through: May - August 27

Bowen Road Farmers’ Market Vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, poultry products, flowers, fruits, berries, meat, fish, preserves, soaps, and crafts. There is also live music at this event.

Where: 2300 Bowen Road (Beban Park Fairgrounds) When: Wednesday 4:00pm - 6:30pm Runs Through: May 14 - October 29

Nanaimo Downtown Farmers’ Market Vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, poultry products, dairy products, jams, and art products.

There is also live music at this event.

Where: 90 Front Street Pioneer Plaza When: Fridays 10:00am - 2:00pm Runs Through: May - October 10

Lantzville Farmers’ Market Vendors offer local, fresh produce, crafts, and baked goods. There is also live music at this event.

Where: 7113 Lantzville Road (St. Philip’s by the Sea) When: Sundays 1:30pm - 4:00pm Runs Through: May - October 26

Friday Evening Market Vendors offer fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, meat, and poultry.

Where: Diana Krall Plaza When: Fridays 4:00pm - 8:00pm Runs Through: May - September 26

Cedar Farmers’ Market Vendors offer fresh produce, hand-crafted items, baked goods, and jams. There is also live music at this event.

Where: 2313 Yellowpoint Road (Crow & Gate Pub Field) When: Sundays 10:00am - 2:00pm Runs Through: May - October 26

Irwin Street Garden Work Parties A community garden space maintained by volunteers. Then Irwin Street Gardens offer raised beds and varied tasks for all participating individuals. Please bring gloves and tools if available.

Where: Corner of Needham & Irwin Street When: Sundays 11:00am - 2:00pm & Tuesdays 5:30pm - 8:30pm Runs Through: May 13 - August 31

MUSIC Free Concerts

Nanaimo Concert Band Summer Concert in the Park When: July 21 6:30pm – 8:00pm Where: Maffeo Sutton Park – Lion’s Pavilion Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

Daniel Francis, Chris Andres, James Kasper, & SweetBoxx hosted by Might Speck Records When: July 19 9:30pm Where: The Globe Hotel Cost: $10.00 Who Can Attend: 19+

Hart & Soul hosted by the 2014 Free Summer Concerts Dinghy Dock Pub When: July 22 7:00pm – 9:00pm Series When: July 22 & July 29 12:30pm – 1:30pm Where: Maffeo Sutton Park – Lion’s Pavilion Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

2014 Summertime Music Series hosted by the DNBIA and presented by CHLY Radio When: July 24 11:00am – 2:00pm Where: China Steps – 10 Victoria Crescent Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

Acoustic

Quarterway Acoustic Series When: Even Friday Night 9:00pm – 12:am Where: Quarterway Pub Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: 19+

Dave Hart hosted by Extraordinary Organics When: July 19 6:00pm – 9:00pm Where: Extraordinary Organics Restaurant Cost: No Cover Who Can Attend: All Ages

Where: Dinghy Dock Pub Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: 19+

Dave Hart hosted by Boston Pizza When: July 25 6:00pm – 9:00pm Where: Boston Pizza Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

Dave Hart hosted by The Bayshore Restaurant When: July 26 7:00pm – 10:00pm Where: Bayshore Restaurant Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

Bluegrass

Hub City Ramblers hosted

by Simon Holt When: July 20 11:30am – 3:00pm Where: Simon Holt Restaurant Cost: $20.00 Who Can Attend: All Ages

Classes

BYO Uke - Ukulele Circle Hosted By the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library This event is for ukulele players of all skill level to develop their talents, learn new songs, and meet other ukulele-loving people.

Where: 90 Commercial Street (Nanaimo Harbourfront Library) When: Tuesdays 5:30pm - 7:30pm Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

Country

Sunny, Honey & Wild Bill hosted by MGM Restaurant When: July 18 5:00pm – 9:00pm Where: MGM Restaurant Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

Folk

Amos Lee When: July 21 7:30pm Where: Port Theatre Cost: Varies (See Port Theatre Website or Box Office for Details) Who Can Attend: All Ages

Jazz

Andre Kaufman with Butts Giraud hosted by ACMe Food Co. When: July 18 7:00pm – 10:00pm Where: ACMe Food Co. Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

Open Mic

The Vault Café Open Mic When: Every Wednesday Night 7:00PM Where: 499 Wallace Street (The Vault Café) Cost: FREE Who Can Attend: All Ages

Rock

Mark Stuart presented by Bigg L‘i’L K Entertainment Opening Act: Brian Hazelbower When: July 25 7:00pm – 10:00pm Where: Headliners – 2231 McGarrigle Road Cost: $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door Who Can Attend: 19+

THEATRE The Drowsy Chaperone hosted by Nanaimo Arts Alive When: July 25 7:00pm, July 26 2:00pm & 7:00pm, July 27 2:00pm & 7:00pm Where: Bailey Studio – 2373 Rosstown Road Cost: Adult $15.00, Child $10.00, Senior $10.00, Student $10.00 Who Can Attend: All Ages