Naomi Kavka & Richard Garvey show goes on Wednesday, May 15 at 8 p.m. at Omineca Arts Centre, 369 Victoria St., with a full band to offer a night of great tunes celebrating new releases by each artist. Tickets are $15 in advance at richardgarveynaomikavka/eventtickets or $20 at the door.
Legends, Live! Presents Hello Norma Jeane! The Mariliyn Monroe and Elton John Tribute Show goes Sunday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at Omineca Arts Centre, 369 Victoria St. Award winning impersonators will pay tribute to favourite icons in fabulous costumes. Kat Fullerton as Almost Marilyn and Cory Hicks as Elton Enough. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door.
The Patchwork of Talent Group’s Spring Production goes Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 26 at 2 p.m. at the Elder Citizens Recreation Centre, 1692 Tenth Ave. The event features a collection of skits, jokes, songs and fun. Tickets are on sale for $10 each at the centre.
Crossroads Summer Street Festival on Saturday, May 25 is ready to bring you its fourth year of live music, craft beer, delicious food, & fun. We have an exciting lineup mixed of talented local bands and killer headlining acts spread out across three events this summer. The festivals are held on the crossroads between historic Fifth Avenue and George Street in downtown Prince George, and are always a guaranteed good time in the heart of our community. Tickets are on sale now, available online only.
Strawberry Tea & Plant Sale goes Saturday, May 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elder Citizens Recreation Centre, 1692 Tenth Ave. Come for strawberry shortcake and coffee or tea and all the plants you could want. The tea costs $6 per person and plant prices will be marked. Cash or cheque only please.
Community Market Junk in the Trunk goes Sunday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pineview Hall, 6470 Bendixon Rd., featuring new merchandise, services, produce and garage sale items.
Open Mic Nights are presented at Cait’s Sweet Bites & Beanery, 3831 Austin Road West in the Hart Shopping Centre, from 7 to 9 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month. People are invited to share their songs and music, poetry, comedy in a casual setting to try something new. Everyone is welcome to attend as a participant or a supportive audience member. For more information email devon.w.flynn@gmail.com.
Coffee and Cars is a weekly event held every Saturday from 7 to 9 a.m. until Sept. 29 at Tim Horton’s, 612 East Central St., where people can meet up during this family friendly event that brings Prince George’s diverse car culture together. Time to bring out those projects.
Craft & Chat at the Prince George Public Library is presented by Great Northwest Fibre Fest organizers who are hosting this fibre crafting group every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second floor in the magazine corner. This is a free drop-in group and everyone – all ages, all experience levels - are welcome to attend.
Omineca’s Coffee House Open Stage every Sunday 369 Victoria Street from 3 to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to step up and share their talents, stories and art forms of all kinds including but not limited to musical, literary, comedic and performative expressions of our diverse community. Refreshments and snacks by donation. Sign up is on site. There are some house instruments provided but feel free to bring your own creative tools for expression. First timers and emerging artists are encouraged to experiment and collaborate with others. Please share and invite friends and family to build audience, engage and cheer on local artists in a fun, relaxed and safe environment.
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