Downtown Events
Every Friday -ALL SUMMER
Nanaimo Downtown Farmer's Market. Pioneer Plaza from 10:00-2:00. The market is a great place to purchase fresh, locally grown produce, unique handmade merchandise, and to enjoy the sunshine.
July 3 - Aug 21
Nanaimo Art Gallery presents ArtRageous! Saturdays two hour workshops morning and afternoon at the Nanaimo Museum (100 Museum Way) happening every Saturday from July 3rd until August 21st.
July 4 -Aug 27
Knife Sale! Save 20% on J.A .Henckels knives-includes the yellow-handled line-and blocks. See in store for sale pricing.
July 13...onwards while supplies last
Own bamboo bedroom furniture for less. Buy 1bamboo bedroom piece, save 10%...pick up 2 bamboo bedroom pieces and save 20%...splurge on 3 or more bamboo bedroom pieces and save 30%....in stock items only!
Every Friday evening in August
Outdoor Movie Night:Come downtown to DianaKrallPlaza for 'Friday Night Films'! Starting at 8:00pm every Friday evening in August the Downtown Nanaimo Business Improvement Association is presenting a different movie on the Live Site screen. Bleachers and popcorn will be provided. Info: email events@dnbia.ca or call 250-754-8141.
September 5
The 2010 Harbour City Half Marathon will be held on the Sunday, September 5th. The race is adopting a brand new theme which holds some very interesting history for Nanaimo. The theme as you can see from the below logo is a "PIRATE" theme and all finishers of the race will receive a souvenir coin/finishers medal from the Harbour City Half treasure chest after they cross the finish line. The new start/finish of the race is in MaffeoSuttonPark. Info: www.tryevents.ca
August 27
Old Station Pub Beer & Burger, Nanaimo
Silent Auction, live music by Myc Sharratt and more… Tickets only $20 contact 250-716-0030 or dave@oldcitystationpub.com
August 23
Cemetery and Historical Pub Tours with the NanaimoMuseum: Summer Tours start this week at the NanaimoMuseum. The Historical Pub tours takes participants on a historical walk through downtown Nanaimo and the Old City Quarter with brief stops at three of Nanaimo’s oldest drinking establishments. All participants must be at least 19 years of age. Pub Tour Dates: Monday August 23. The Cemetery Tours takes participants through one of Nanaimo’s Cemeteries to discover the story behind Nanaimo’s past residents. Meet at the Howard St entrance to the NanaimoCemetery. Pre-registration and payment is required for all tours and registration is limited. Contact Bobbi Williamson at 250-753-1821
Aug 13th
Alison Crowe comes home for a rare Summertime performance at 7:30 pm at St. Andrew’s UnitedChurch. It’s a special event fundraiser for the church’s “Catch the Spirit” campaign designed to raise much-needed capital to restore the historic and beautiful building - home to many community groups. In concert this month, she’ll deliver her all-season repertoire and perform songs from her newest CD, “Spiral”. FMI: www.allisoncrowe.com/shoptickets.html
