Miracle Theatre Presents Lunenburg and Here on the Flight Path by Norm Foster until April 27 at ArtSpace, above Books and Co. All proceeds from the shows will be donated to the Prince George Seniors Emergency Endowment Fund at the Prince George Community Foundation to help seniors in need meet essential expenses through the Prince George Council of Seniors Resource Centre. Tickets are at Books & Co., 1685 Third Avenue or by calling 250-563-6637.
Stand Up for Charity 30 goes Saturday, April 12 at the Kinsmen Club of Prince George, 777 Kinsmen Place. Doors open at 6, dinner is at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8:30. Support the Kinsmen as they raise funds for the Prince George Humane Society with a dinner provided by Northstar Catering and comedy show headliner Mike McGuire. Tickets are $60 each or get a table of eight for $400 at Books & Co. or a Kinsmen member.
YEG Exotic Plant Crowd, Rare Plant Show goes Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 5375 Woodoak Cres. Green Goddess is hosting this event in their showroom for everyone who enjoys rare plants. For more information visit www.yegexoticplantcrowd.ca.
Easter Event goes Saturday, April 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This event is hosted by Buckhorn Rec and Buckhorn Elementary school at PG Snowmobile Club, 12000 Scott Road. There is a full day of fun-filled activities planned for the whole family including an Easter egg hunt, colouring contest and a full concession stand, cash only. There is a silent auction with proceeds going to the school’s year end trip. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance.
Growing Your Own Cut Flowers Workshop goes Saturday, April 12 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Wildflower Farm, 9295 Pooley Road. Wildflower Farm has grown flowers for more than 20 years in this northern climate and Lisa will show participants how to do the same. Cost is $15 per person. Complimentary tea and cookies provided. To register text Lisa at 250-961-3519 or email [email protected].
Joyful Manifestation presented by Honeybee Inspirations goes Saturday, April 12 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 1272 Fifth Ave. Spring is the season of creation, play and new beginnings. Join us for a fun and inspiring workshop where you will learn to manifest with joy, set soul-aligned intentions and create a vision board for your most joyful year yet. For more information and tickets visit https://honeybeeinspirations.com/joyfulmanifestation.
The Dead Wrongs with Big Fancy at the Legion goes Friday, April 18 at 9 p.m. at 101-1116 Sixth Ave. The Dead Wrongs are resurrecting the spirit of honky-tonk through country standards, outlaw ballads, and all-original Northern cowboy tunes. Joined by fellow Northern BC country phenom, Big Fancy. Tickets are $20 at the door or in advance for $15 at www.madloon.ca/tickets/p/deadfancy.
Spring into Easter goes Friday, April 18, Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northern Lights Winery, 745 Prince George Pulpmill Rd. A weekend full of fun for the whole family there is games, prizes, and special treats. For all the details and online-only tickets visit www.eventbrite.ca/e/spring-into-easter-at-northern-lights-winery-tickets.
Hunniford Gardens Carrot Patch happens Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 8845 Aquarius Rd. Face painting by MP Make-up Artistry, a visit from the Easter Bunny, garden-themed kids crafts, photo ops, a petting zoo and Baller Food Truck on site. For all the details and tickets visit https://hunniford-gardens.carrot-patch.
Messiah Sing Along goes Saturday, April 19 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Knox Performance Centre, 1448 Fifth Ave. PG Cantata Singers invites you to join in the sing along of Handel’s timeless masterpiece, Messiah. This event is by donation. Come early to ensure a seat. To practice ahead of time visit www.mediafire.com/Messiah.
Ode to 420 goes Saturday, April 19 at 8 p.m. at The Underground Show Lounge and Bar, 1177 Third Ave. Burlesque and variety show for those 19+ and comes with an advisory that content may be offensive or considered controversial to some audience members. Stay after the show for an intimate night of karaoke and a dance floor. Tickets at the door are $25 or in advance for $20 at www.eventbrite.com/e/ode-to-420-tickets.
Epik’s Second Annual 420 Block Party goes Sunday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 356 George St. The whole family is invited to attend and support some amazing local vendors and food trucks. We'll have a separate consumption zone for folks 19+.
Loki’s Birthday goes Sunday, April 20 at 9 a.m. at The Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place. Loki is turning 10 this year. It will be a day of feathered fun and special activities to celebrate your favourite magpie.
Introduction to Foraging and Wildcrafting goes Tuesday, April 22 at 6:15 p.m. in the basement of St. Michael’s, 2793 Range Road. This free event is presented by Moose, Mushroom and Mud and North Waters Wildcraft. Spring is fast approaching and with it, brings new foraging opportunities for wild edibles and medicinals. The workshop will talk about what is out there to forage, how to forage and what equipment is needed. Advice will also be shared about how to pick ethically and sustainably. Space is limited, so come early to get a seat.
Pollinator Pals, Tiny Heroes of the Garden goes Wednesday, April 23 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Exploration Place, 333 Becott Place. In this program children ages 3-5 will be introduced to the creatures that help flowers grow, like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and even bats. Through storytelling, interactive games, and hands-on activities, kids will learn about these important tiny heroes in nature and discover how they help plants bloom. To register visit https://theexplorationplace.com/event/early-explorers-pollinator-pals-tiny-heroes-of-the-garden/.
JS Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow goes Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Knox Performance Centre, 1448 Fifth Ave. This is a narrated performance by Tom Allen & Friends featuring pianist Jamie Parker, soprano Suzie Leblanc, violist Dave Harding and bassist/guitarist Joe Phillips. For tickets and information visit https://www.knoxcentre.ca/tom-allen-and-friends
Cinematography One-Day Workshop goes Friday, April 25 or Saturday, April 26, Friday, May 23 or Saturday, May 24, Friday, June 27 or Saturday, June 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is presented by the Arts North Digital Media Centre, a division of the Community Arts Council of Prince George & District at Studio 2880. The workshop is led by Jeff Gruending, local founder of video marketing firm Precision FX,and includes camera fundamentals, lighting essentials, audio production, composition & storytelling, editing & final production. For more information and to register visit www.studio2880.com/arts-north-digital-studio-media/cinematography-workshop.
Coldsnap presents Wesli on Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. at Knox Performance Centre, 1448 Fifth Ave. A special performance by Juno Award-winning artist Wesli, Wesley Louissaint, and a full band, will bring a captivating blend of Haitian roots music to the stage. This will be an unforgettable evening as Wesli shares stories and songs from his remarkable career. Wesli’s music is a testament to resilience, reconciliation, and the transformative power of art. Tickets are $35 at https://coldsnapfestival.tickit.ca/events/wesli.
Zulu Challenge coming to Prince George Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m. at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park is an obstacle course where adult teams are tethered. There is also a children’s category (untethered), a parent and child course and a course to do with your dog. The adult challenge is a 5km run with up to 30 obstacles.The children’s course is for those 3 to 13 in several age categories. For details and tickets visit www.eventbrite.ca/e/zulu-challenge-prince-george-2025.
Ohh Canada: A Night of Comedy goes Saturday, April 26 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Omineca Arts Centre, 369 Victoria St., presented by Improv Shmimprov Canada and Stephen St. Laurent. Celebrate Canada in a weird way and see where we'll take your themed suggestions and make some fun. Improv comedy, live on stage with games and tomfoolery. As always, there’s some snacks and drinky drinks so bring your significant other and have some laughs. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 at www.shmimprovimprov.ca/oh-canada-a-night-of-comedy.
Northern B.C. Crime Stoppers Spring Community Shred It Drive Thru goes Saturday April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Prince George Secondary School parking lot. Do some spring cleaning and bring personal and important documents that will be shredded safely and securely by donation $10 per box or bag. Mr. Mike’s will be on site for a community barbecue offering a $5 Mr. Mike’s burger from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Genevieve Jaide with Ellescriv goes Saturday, April 26 at 9 p.m. at the Legion 43 PG, 1110 Sixth Ave. Singer songwriter Genevieve Jaide will perform with her stellar band alongside Fort St. John folk artist Ellescriv. Blending elements of folk, indie-pop, alternative, and Canadiana, Jaide’s songs are both intimate and expansive. Lorissa Scriven’s distinctive brand of earthy folk has its roots deep in the river valleys of northern British Columbia, where she grew up steeped in music and wild places. Doors at 8 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For advance tickets visit www.madloon.ca/tickets/p/genscriv.
Children’s Business Fair goes Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 2793 Range Rd. This event is a culmination of ideas and hard work from great young minds. Children developed a brand, created a product or service, built a marketing strategy, and then opened for customers at the one-day marketplace.
Birdsong presented by Nove Voce Choir goes Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m. at Knox Performance Centre, 1448 Fifth Ave in downtown Prince George. Enjoy an afternoon of music dedicated to our beloved feathered friends. From tributes to imitations, and beauty to whimsy, let fun flights of fancy whisk you into springtime. Music from the Beatles to modern Canadian works. Special guests include Anna Scarpino, Paul Mulligan, Jose Delgado Guevara, Cassie Clark-Chretien. For more information and tickets visit www.eventbrite.ca/e/birdsong-tickets.
Spring into Easter goes Friday, April 28, Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northern Lights Winery. This event is a weekend full of fun for the whole family. Join Northern Lights Winery for an egg-citing experience packed with games, prizes, and special treats. This is an outdoor event so be sure to dress for the weather. For more information and tickets visit www.eventbrite.ca/e/spring-into-easter-at-northern-lights-winery-tickets.
Sprocket Book Signing with Al Rempel goes Wednesday, April 30 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Books & Co, 1685 Third Ave. The poems in this collection return to the freedom of long, endless summertime days, when, as long as you were home by suppertime, you could go anywhere on your bike.
Food Gardening for Beginners goes Wednesday, April 30 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Hunniford Gardens, 8845 Aquarius Rd. Topics include best yielding, easiest crops to grow in the short cool season, key to growing challenging crops, fundamentals for success including site selection, soil prep and best watering practice, sustainable pest management practices and crop rotation with a Q&A to follow. Cost is $30 at hunniford-gardens.com/food-gardening-april-30.
May Days goes Thursday, May 1 to Sunday, May 4 at CN Centre and is presented by West Coast Amusements. Canada's biggest travelling carnival will be back in Prince George. For weather dependent hours and ticket prices visit https://westcoastamusements.com/event/prince-george-bc.
Food Gardening in Containers goes Friday, May 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hunniford Gardens, 8845 Aquarius Rd. Beginner-friendly workshop geared for hanging baskets and planter gardening including how to select suitable pants, when to plant, what containers to use, focusing on popular edibles like strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, herbs, lettuce and greens. Cost is $25 at hunniford-gardens.com/food-gardening-in-containers-monday-may-2.
Art Battle Prince George goes Friday, May 2 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Knox Performance Centre, 1448 Fifth Ave., and is presented by the Prince George & District Community Arts Council. Get ready to witness an electrifying showdown as skilled artists go head-to-head in a high-speed, three-round battle to create awe-inspiring artwork. The audience will be judge and jury by casting their vote for the ultimate winner. Then all artwork goes up for auction. For tickets visit www.eventbrite.com/e/art-battle-prince-george.
PG Italian Centre Dinner and Italian Bingo Night goes Saturday, May 3 at the Prince George Italian Club, 1209 Fifth Avenue. Enjoy the rich and wonderful culture and food of Italy, right here in the City of Prince George as guests dive into an authentic and homemade Italian Napoletana dinner with fun games of Tombola (Italian Bingo) to follow. Reserve spots now as tickets will sell fast. $30 for members and $40 for non-members. Pay by e-transfer at [email protected]. Tickets are non refundable.
Heroic Steps 5K Fundraising Run goes Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park. Run/walk/hop/skip to raise money and awareness for COPD and the BC Lung Foundation. Starting at the band shell, participants can do two loops throughout the park and the Millar addition neighbourhood. Registration/donation is $20. For more information and to register visit https://bclung.heroicsteps5Krun.
BC Old Time Fiddlers Spring Jamboree goes Friday, May 2, Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 at Knox Performance Centre, 1448 Fifth Ave and at Trinity United Church, 3555 Fifth Ave. This weekend celebration includes a Friday night dance, two days of workshops for fiddle, guitar and banjo and a concert featuring Mark Sillivan who has won the Canadian Grand Masters fiddle competition three times. Everyone is welcome to attend this fun-filled Jamboree. For tickets and all the details visit https://bcfiddlers.com/branches/prince-george/pg-workshop-and-concert/.
Prince George Mixed 55+ Slopitch League 2025 will practice every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon from about May 13 to Aug. 12. A group of players is looking to put together a team for the 55+ BC Games this year. Format is seven men and at least three women 55+. Registration is April 28, 29 & 30 at the Prince George Golf & Curling Club from 1 to 4 p.m. $75 per player, cash only. For more information call Jackie Burns at 250-962-9230.
BC Old Time Fiddlers’ Jams and Lessons go every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 483 Gillett St. Everyone is welcome to attend. Drop-in fee is $5 at the door.
Games Night goes every Thursday at 7 p.m at Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Drive. Come on down and join in a game of backgammon, checkers, crib or better yet try out the pool table or dart board, please bring your own darts. Open to everyone for a $5 drop in fee.
Craft & Chat at the main branch of the Prince George Public Library goes every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the magazine corner, second floor, where fibre artists are invited to bring their latest projects to share, vent frustrations, brag about successes, get and give help and join in lively discussions. Snacks provided. This event is in partnership with Great Northwest Fibre Fest.
Parkinson Support Group meetings are the third Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Drive. Meetings are informal and are for sharing information about slowing down the progression of PD. There are guest speakers, special events and biweekly exercise sessions and positive social interaction. Use lower parking lot beside ball diamond to access the seniors centre.
Trivia Night at Nancy O’s goes every other Wednesday at 8 p.m., 1261 Third Ave. There are three rounds per game, each round has five themed questions and five music questions. There’s something for everyone. The winning team gets a custom Nancy O’s Trivia trophy and a round of drinks, their photo on the wall that goes into the winners’ book after two weeks. Those caught cheating will be publicly shamed and labelled as cheaters – good wholesome fun. Book a spot by calling ahead at 250-562-8066.
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