- Apr 27–Apr 28
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Smithers Civic Centre
4204 4th Avenue
Smithers
Smithers
2011 Northwest Trade Expo
Don't miss the annual Northwest Trade Expo with over 80 exhibitors displaying their product or service. Entertainment on stage throughout the 2 days. Enter for Door prizes from the exhibitors.
- Sep 13–Jun 12
7:30 pm -
Terrace Academy of Music
4907 Lazelle Ave.
Terrace
Terrace
Pacific Northwest Music Festival monthly meeting
The monthly committee meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month. The Music Festival will be held April 12 - 28, 2012. New members are always welcome - please come and join us!
- Mar 6–May 31
free yoga classes Tuesdays from 4-5pm And Medicine making workshops offered bi-weekly Hand drum workshops offered monthly -
Friendship House
744 Fraser Street
Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert
Plant Medicine Making, Yoga and Drum Circle Workshops at Planet Youth
Learn about plant medicines, drumming, yoga, Native crafts or take part in other fun activities and groups at Planet Youth.
- Apr 13–Jun 24
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Two Rivers Gallery
725 Civic Plaza
Prince George
Prince George
First: A Juried Exhibition of First People's Artwork in B.C. and Venturing Wild
First: A Juried Exhibit of First People's Artwork in B.C. Two Rivers Gallery explores the diversity of First Nations', Inuit and Métis art being produced in B.C. Venturing Wild features recent landscape paintings in acrylic by Rick Cepella.
- Apr 14–Apr 15
9 am - 5 pm -
Studio 2880
2880 15th Avenue
Prince George
Prince George
Woodturning Workshop
Woodturning/Symposium hosted by PG Woodturners. Everyone welcome.This is a hands on event. All categories of Turning will be covered. Admission by donation.
- May 1–May 31
- Prince George
Prince George
Penny Drive - Speech & Hearing Awareness Month
Proceeds will help fund activities designed for deaf and hard of hearing children. 250-563-2425. pgdeaf@telus.net or drop in cans at Integris Credit Union – 5th and Ahbau Street.
- Northern BC Children & Families Hearing Society
- 250-563-2425
- May 1–May 26
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Smithers Art Gallery
Corner Hwy 16 & Main
Smithers
Smithers
The Fine Art of Nature
The Fine art of Nature is an interactive installation designed to connect children and families with nature. It is a non-profit community event. The installation will turn the gallery into a family nature house, artworks inspired by the natural world will sit alongside live and preserved specimens. There is plenty of opportunity for a creative hands-on experience.'The Nest’ will provide a cozy space for young children to hang out, create artwork, do puzzles, read, or simply look at natural forms. ‘The Table of Contents’ will be set up as a naturalists/artists desk with an opportunity to observe specimens and sketch/paint observations made at the gallery. Workshops will be held weekly at the gallery for children and adults; from animal mask making, to learning bird song, to making cottonwood balm. The Fine art of Nature is a springboard for a series of nature based field trips that will run twice a month from June to November for children and youth.
- Clare Aries & Rosamund Pojar
- (250) 847-4249 & (250) 847-9429
- May 3–Jun 28
6 pm -
Prince George Secondary School Fields
Massey Drive
Prince George
Prince George
Ultimate Frisbee Spring League
Ultimate is a co-ed sport friendly to beginners. Thursday evenings May- June. $65 cost includes a tournament and beginners clinic.
- May 5–Sep 1
9 am - noon -
The Smithers Art Gallery
Central Park Building, corner of Hwy 16 & Main St
Smithers
Smithers
Free drop-in art activities for kids
The Smithers Art Gallery offers FREE drop-in art activities for kids, 9am-12pm every Saturday from May to August during the Farmers' Market!
- May 15–Sep 30
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Valemount & Area Museum
1090 Main Street
Valemount
Valemount
Valemount & Area Museum
The Valemount & Area Museum opens for the season May 15. Visitors can explore three levels in the heritage railway building, built in 1914. Displays feature historic rail camps and towns, a model railroad, antique children's toys, local pioneers, unique artwork, outfitting and a re-creation of a trapper's cabin.
- May 17
All Day Long! -
Bulkley Valley Pool and Recreation Centre
All Over Smithers!
Smithers
Smithers
National Life Jacket Day
We challenge local business to wear a life jacket to work. $2.00 entry to the facility ALL DAY if you wear your life jacket to the pool. Ask for a sticker.
- May 18–May 20
noon on Friday - 4pm on Sunday -
Hixon Community Hall
502 Hixon Subdivision Rd.
Hixon
Hixon
Hixon Bluegrass & Country Jamboree
All welcome to come enjoy music festival all weekend. Phone for more info & prices.
- Ken & Val Merritt
- Hixon Community Association
- 250-998-4550
- May 19
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Chilcotin area
Weekend hike in the Chilcotin
The Caledonia Ramblers are planning to lead an overnight hike in the Chilcotins on the May long weekend.Please contact Nowell for further information.
- May 19–Aug 11
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Kitimat Museum & Archives
293 City Centre
Kitimat
Kitimat
Aliens Among Us - BC's Recent Plant and Animal Arrivals
Not just green monsters from outer space, aliens are plants and animals new to BC. American Bullfrogs, Scotch Broom and Smallmouth Bass are just a few of the species featured in this exhibition on BC’s newest and sometimes, most damaging inhabitants. Presented by Royal BC Museum, Tour Sponsor BC Hydro
- May 19
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Fort St. James Natinal Historic Park
280 Kwah Road
Fort St. James
Fort St. James
National Historic Site Opening Day
Join us in opening our new Interpretive Centre!
- May 19–May 21
10 am - 4 pm -
Terrace
Studios around Terrace
Terrace BC
Terrace BC
TDAC SPRING STUDIO TOUR
Terrace & District Arts Council presents the 2nd Annual Spring Studio Tour, local artists open their studios and workspaces for an OPEN HOUSE LONG WEEKEND, see painting, pottery, fabric and fibre, stained glass, photography, jewellery, carving and more ... guest artists and group studios also featured ...many artists offer refreshments ...see new works, demonstrations, arrange for commissions, lessons ...Tickets and Programs available at local venues
- May 19–Sep 3
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Huble Homestead Historic Site
40 km north of Prince George
Prince George
Prince George
100th Anniversary of Huble House
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Huble house, north of Prince George. A whole year of events is planned beginning Saturday May 19.
- May 20
8 am -
Blackwater
meet in the parking lot behind cityhall
Prince George
Prince George
Caledonia Ramblers Hike
The Caledonia Ramblers are leading an easy/moderate hike at Blackwater. The cost to carpool is $12.00. Please meet in the parking lot behind city hall at 7:45 AM.
- May 21
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Fort St. James National Historic Park
280 Kwah Road
Fort St. James
Fort St. James
Quenn Victoria's Birthday party
Join us in celebrating the Queen's Birthday Victorian Style!
- May 21
9 am - 5 pm -
Fort St. James Historic Site
Fort St. James, BC
Fort St. James, BC
Fort St. James Historic Site - Queen Victoria's Birthday Party & Pageant
Get your English breakfast and enjoy a royal opening to the season.
- Kevin Gedling
- Parks Canada
- (250) 996-7191
- May 22–Jun 9
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Anglican Church Hall
1636 Princess Street
Smithers
Smithers
Tara Cheyenne Performance Residency
Vancouver dance/theater artist, Tara Cheyenne Friedenburg is coming to Smithers for a 3-week residency. She will be living in our community while reviving Goggles, performing and working on the creation of her newest work: HighGate. Throughout her residency she will be offering dance, theater and music workshops for all ages and abilities. Everyone welcome! Contact BVCA for details or go to Facebook: Bulkley Valley Concert Association
- Miriam Colvin
- BV Concert Association
- (250) 847-9455
- May 24
8 pm -
CN Centre
2187 Ospika Blvd
Prince George
Prince George
The Canadian Tenors
For the first time in Northern BC! The Canadian Tenors are an exciting blend of classical and contemporary pop who are thrilling audiences of all ages around the world. The Tenors are the incredibly powerful voices of four gifted young men with diverse vocal styles, undeniable charm and international solo success.
- Ticketmaster
- 1 855 985 5000
- website
- May 26
1 pm -
Carryall Books
329 Reid Street
Quesnel
Quesnel
Northern Gardener signs books in Quesnel
Gardening-guru Barbara Rayment signs copies of The Northern Gardener: Perennials That Survive and Thrive (Harbour Publishing, $26.95). Admission is free!
- Maureen
- Carryall Books
- (250) 992-6826
- May 26
1:00 pm -
Brolly Square
4620 Lakelse Avenue
Terrace
Terrace
Brolly Square Completion Celebration
Come celebrate with us the completion of Brolly Square, and the many volunteers who made it happen.
- Valerie Parr
- Greater Terrace Beautification Society
- 250-635-2322
- May 26–May 27
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CN Centre
2187 Ospika Blvd
Prince George
Prince George
Monster Spectacular!
Fresh on the heels of sold out shows in Canada, Monster Spectacular roars into PG. Fans will see some of the biggest, baddest monster trucks on the planet. The adrenaline will be pumping when freestyle motocross motorcycles fly 30 feet in the air, performing the most incredible tricks imaginable. Plus, for the very first time in Prince George, see the Pro Speed Bike Stunt Show, with road racing motorcycles dazzling the crowd with impossible feats on two wheels.
- Ticketmaster
- 1-855-985-5000
- website