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With 3 theatres, 4 art galleries, the Nanaimo Museum, Vancouver Island Conference Centre and numerous entertainment venues, there is always something happening in downtown Nanaimo.
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The DNBIA reserves the right to publish only those events that occur within the downtown BIA areas.
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Jan 12 - Feb 4Community Show DATASTREAM 4 - Proliferating Signs & Cultural Layers Downtown Gallery - 150 Commercial Street January 12, 2012 - February 4, 2012 Artists: Robin Davies, Kevin Mazutinec, Niel...
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Jan 20 - Feb 17The Nanaimo Art Gallery is looking for donations of wildlife or nature themed artwork (originals, prints, statuary) for its "Wildlife Fundraiser Auction and Show" running from March 1 - 24...
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Feb 2Nanaimo Museum ...
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Feb 3 - May 21Nanaimo Museum Presents: Our Feathered Friends Why are feathers important to understanding birds? Why do some remain close to home year-round and others migrate for thousands of kilometers? Answers...
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Feb 7 - Feb 10VANCOUVER ISLAND CONFERENCE CENTRE SELECTED TO HOST THE HARBOUR AUTHORITY OF BC CONFERENCE FOR 2012 NANAIMO (FEBRUARY 7th -10th, 2012) – The Harbour Authority delegates made...
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Feb 7Spotlight Series at the Port Theatre The Port Theatre presents: BALLET NACIONAL DE CUBA One of the world’s most prestigious ballet companies steeped in the traditions of Classical Russian...
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Repeats every week every Tuesday until Wed Feb 25 2015 .Feb 7Jazz Jam Every Tuesday night at the Diner's Rendezvous. No cover charge
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Feb 8 - Feb 25SEA AND SKY a Feature Artist Show with artist Sharon Stone. This exhibition runs from now to February 25, 2012. Sharon Stone describes her show as a representation "of my love of nature,...
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Feb 10WESTERN EDGE TAKES A WALK ON THE CLASSICS SIDE WITH TENNESSEE WILLIAMS' "THE GLASS MENAGERIE" Usually a company that produces contemporary drama, Nanaimo’s Western Edge Theatre...
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Feb 11Spotlight Series at the Port Theatre The Port Theatre presents: SCRAPARTSMUSIC Five extraordinarily innovative drummers bring you an intoxicating mix of music, movement and spectacle. Each musical...
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Feb 11WESTERN EDGE TAKES A WALK ON THE CLASSICS SIDE WITH TENNESSEE WILLIAMS' "THE GLASS MENAGERIE" Usually a company that produces contemporary drama, Nanaimo’s Western Edge Theatre...
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Feb 12Steadies Sunday, February 12 doors open at 6:30pm show at 7:30pm A great Valentine's night out (used to be called Wide Mouth Mason) The Diner's Rendezvous 489 Wallace Street...
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Feb 12Spotlight Series at the Port Theatre JAMIE ADKINS - CIRCUS INCOGNITUS A spectacular, one-man comedy circus performance complete with juggling, tumbling and a wire act. Jamie Adkins is literally...
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Feb 14ACMe Food Co. on Valentines Day is offering a special 3 course menu for couples. Tuesday is also All You Can Eat Sushi. We have live music from 7-10, Melissa Hill, a pianist singing light...
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Feb 14Generations Barber Shop $14 haircuts for everyone (men, women and kids) Valid on February 14th only. 189 Commercial Street
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Feb 14Romantic Candlelight Dinner By The Sea Valentine’s Dinner @ The Lighthouse Bistro 2 seatings 6:00pm and 7:30, please reserve by email lighthousebistro@telus.netor phone 250-754-3212 ...
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Feb 14The Good Cooking Guys Present "A Sweet-Heart Dinner" Tuesday – February 14, 2012 Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel 1 Terminal Avenue 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m...
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Feb 14Feb 14th Valentines Day three course dinner for two: $29.00 Starter: Shrimp cocktail Entree choices: Steak, Cornish Game Hen or Halibut Choice of baked, mashed or roast potato or rice...
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Feb 14Le Cafe Francais 153 Commercial Street 250-713-5982 Menu st valentin $35 Escargots au pernod (escargots,garlic butter,walnuts,ricard,herbs provence) Or Coquille des amoureux (...
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Feb 14Valentine's Day at TheDiner's Rendezvous The Matt Taylor Jazz Trio from 6:30-9:30pm 489 Wallace Street 250-754-6052
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Repeats every week every Tuesday until Wed Feb 25 2015 .Feb 14Jazz Jam Every Tuesday night at the Diner's Rendezvous. No cover charge
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Feb 17Feb 17th. Eric Harper: The Nanaimo-based Award Winning Guitarist Eric Harper creates not only a unique sound all his own but his music is melodically entrancing, virtuosically ferocious and...
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Feb 17WESTERN EDGE TAKES A WALK ON THE CLASSICS SIDE WITH TENNESSEE WILLIAMS' "THE GLASS MENAGERIE" Usually a company that produces contemporary drama, Nanaimo’s Western Edge Theatre...
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Feb 18FREE Events with the VI Symphony Saturday, February 18, Port Theatre Musical Instrument Zoo (11 a.m. -12 noon) NoteworthyKids Music Club Family Event (11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.) Open...
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Feb 18Elektra in Concert. This Vancouver choir’s leading role in the development of women’s choral music and showcases a choir that is renowned internationally and treasured locally....
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Feb 18Feb 18th. Mark Crissinger: His live shows combines folk, blues, pub favorites and many original songs. ACMe located at 14 Commercial St, Nanaimo. There is no cover charge for this event, but we...
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Feb 18Vancouver Island Symphony presents: BELIEVE- Guest Artist Ken Lavigne has a voice like liquid gold & has taken his voice to Carnegie Hall in New York; performed with David Foster and tours across...
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Feb 18WESTERN EDGE TAKES A WALK ON THE CLASSICS SIDE WITH TENNESSEE WILLIAMS' "THE GLASS MENAGERIE" Usually a company that produces contemporary drama, Nanaimo’s Western Edge Theatre...
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Feb 18The Vancouver Island Symphony presents Believe Saturday, February 18, 7:30 p.m. Conductor: Pierre Simard Guest Artist: Ken Lavigne, Tenor The Port Theatre Tickets: 250-754-8550 www.porttheatre.com
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Feb 19WESTERN EDGE TAKES A WALK ON THE CLASSICS SIDE WITH TENNESSEE WILLIAMS' "THE GLASS MENAGERIE" Usually a company that produces contemporary drama, Nanaimo’s Western Edge Theatre...
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Feb 19Brechin United Church ...
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Repeats every week every Tuesday until Wed Feb 25 2015 .Feb 21Jazz Jam Every Tuesday night at the Diner's Rendezvous. No cover charge
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Feb 24Feb 24th. Doug Thring and Marty Howe, featuring Joan Wallace: Doug on vocals and guitar, Joan on vocals and Marty on harmonica and flute, bringing you the blues. ACMe located at 14 Commercial St,...
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Feb 25Literary Luminaries at the Nanaimo Museum is now in its third year. Nine local authors will talk for fifteen minutes each about their work, on Saturday February 25, from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm...
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Feb 25Feb 25th. Marty Shepard: Marty from The Big Mess is doing a solo act. Come listen to Marty and his jazz trumpet. ACMe located at 14 Commercial St, Nanaimo. There is no cover charge for...
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Feb 26Feb 26- Oscar gala dinner- watch the Oscars on our TV's and enjoy a Prime Rib dinner for two for $20 Black Diamond Grille Casino Nanaimo 250-753-3033
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Repeats every week every Tuesday until Wed Feb 25 2015 .Feb 28Jazz Jam Every Tuesday night at the Diner's Rendezvous. No cover charge
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Feb 29Feb 29-Leap Day! A free entree for guests with their birthday on Feb 29th! (i.d proof required) Black Diamond Grille Casino Nanaimo 250-753-3033