Theatre North West presents I, Claudia until Oct. 16. The opening season play finds Claudia a 12 -year-old girl in her secret hideaway at her elementary school dealing with her dad, her step-mom and her own life. This comedy has won two Canadian Comedy Awards, a Gemini, an ACTRA award, Sterling Award and two Dora Awards. The play is presented every night except Mondays. Tickets are available at Books & Co., 1685 Third Avenue or call 250-614-0039.
David Gogo and his band will be plugged in for a concert tonight and tomorrow night at the Legion, 1335 Seventh Avenue. Tickets are $30 for non-members, $25 for members. Tickets are on sale at Books & Co., 1685 Third Avenue. After getting tickets be sure to send an e-mail to the address on the ticket to reserve seats.
There is a massive hip hop event at the Rum Jungle tonight. The show will feature
up and coming hip hop star Evil Ebenezer, whose Take Me with You video can be seen on MuchMusic. Local favourites Jellis C & Shae Morin, newcomer Verbz in tha Mix and the Quesnel Hip Hop act Ill Literate will also perform. There is a $10 cover charge.
Empty Pockets will be at Riley's Bar & Grill tonight at 8 p.m. Corbin Spensley and Jeremy Pahl will play old-time favourites from country to classic rock and some bluegrass. For more information call Steven Gibbs at 250-562-7072 or e-mail [email protected].
Jesse Dee and Jacquie B, a roots duo from Wells, will be performing tonight at Nancy O's, 1261 Third Ave., at 8 p.m. This duo has performed in Prince George often and will make a stop before heading east for a tour that begins with a train ride from Edmonton.
Girl Guides of Canada will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a party for everyone ever involved with the organization on Saturday at Fort George Park. The event for former members of guides and scouts as well as the public takes place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. for a scheduled sing along and cake and ice cream. Current members of Guides will enjoy a day of activity beginning at 11 a.m.
Steven Palmer, roots artist, will be performing at Meow Records, #100 300 Brunswick Street, Saturday at 8 p.m. with special guest Dawn Boudreau. Tickets are $10.
The Mennonite Fall Fair will take place Saturday at the Civic Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and enjoy a great meal and shop for quality new and used items. Take-away food sale items include Winkler farmer sausage, perogies, local and Okanagan produce, fair-trade coffee and home baking, jams and preserves. There are also craft booths, a silent auction in the morning, used clothing, books and garage sale items.
Prince George's 29th annual Toy Run for the Salvation Army will be held Sunday at the CN Centre parking lot at noon. Riders will begin the run at 1 p.m travelling along Ospika to Tyner and Foothills Boulevards up to Highland Drive and Chief Lake Road, returning to CN Centre. The public is invited to join the bikers at CN Centre for hot dogs and coffee and are encouraged to donate a toy to the cause.
The 10th annual B.C. Rivers Day celebration will take place Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at Fort George Park. There will be entertainment and information booths and everyone is welcome to attend this free event to celebrate B.C. waterways.
The Prince George Farmers' Market is open every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of Third Avenue and George Street right in front of the Courthouse, and the indoor market is across the street. There are local vendors selling meat, produce, arts and crafts, jewelry and much more.
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