Tue. January 6th, 2009 - Nico Rhode's University Jazz Jam Nite Nanaimo: Nico Rhodes will host his all new University Jazz Jam Nite...bringing in his own flavour of music

Wed. January 7th, 2009 - ILLUSIONS MAGIC 'N' MIRACLES Nanaimo: Featuring Murray Hatfield & Teresa, Canada's Master Illusionists, and Sean Bogunia,The Yogician.

Wed. January 7th, 2009 - Lounge Lizards Jam Night Nanaimo: Phil Randoy & Rob Sutherland of the Lounge Lizards host 1 of the best jam nites in town.

Thu. January 8th, 2009 - Audition: "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" Nanaimo: We are holding auditions for the Neil Simon play "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" which will be Directed by Sheila Bowman and Produced by Joanne MacIntosh.

Thu. January 8th, 2009 - Bossa & Jazz Improv Evening Nanaimo: An evening of Bossa & Jazz improv, with the Jazz Heralds... open mic to come and jam on stage! Hosted by Zlatko! Music and fun to enjoy or join in too! The 2nd Thursday of every month

Thu. January 8th, 2009 - Salsa Night @ Basque Restaurant Nanaimo: Every Thursday let Salsa instructors Chris & Warren show you the moves for all of the latest Latin Dances. No experience or dance partner is neccessary-lots of singlesBring your sense of adventure!

Fri. January 9th, 2009 - A Special Wayne Dyer Movie Event Nanaimo: Wayne Dyer's new Movie - Ambition to Meaning - presented by Unity Church of Nanaimo

Fri. January 9th, 2009 - Red Willow Coffee House Nanaimo: Open Stage. New Performers welcome!

Fri. January 9th, 2009 - Sun. January 11th, 2009 - Robin Hood and the Outsiders Nanaimo: Red Room Studio's productions Of "Robin Hood" and "The Outsiders" slated to be presented at VIU's Malaspina Theatre have been postponed until January 9,10 & 11th. Please join us for a wonderful show!

Fri. January 9th, 2009 - Sat. January 10th, 2009 - The Dan Miron Blues Trio plays at the Red Martini Grill Nanaimo: The Dan Miron Blues Trio will entertain the audience at the Red Martini Grill with soulful singing, guitar and harmonica playing, backed up with bass and drums in the styles of the blues tradition.

Sat. January 10th, 2009 - Audition: "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" Nanaimo: We are holding auditions for the Neil Simon play "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" which will be Directed by Sheila Bowman and Produced by Joanne MacIntosh.

Sun. January 11th, 2009 - A Special Wayne Dyer Movie Event Nanaimo: Wayne Dyer's new movie - Ambition to Meaning - presented by Unity Church of Nanaimo

Sun. January 11th, 2009 - CHLY 101.7 fm Presents: A South American Music Experience Nanaimo: 11th in CHLY's Acoustic concert series, and features Nanaimo's own Oscar Clemotte and his many South American instruments.

Sun. January 11th, 2009 - Mon. January 12th, 2009 - Ricky, Bubbles, and Julian Community Service Variety Show! Nanaimo: Borne out of the premise that the Trailer Park Boys are in Nanaimo to fulfill court ordered community service requirements by performing a puppet show aimed at demonstrating the dangers of drugs.

Sun. January 11th, 2009 - Mon. January 12th, 2009 - TheatreOne's Fringe Flicks presents "One Week" Nanaimo: Ben Tyler has just been diagnosed with terminal illness and decides that a cross Canada motorcycle tour is just what he needs to enable him to get at the heart of who he is.

Tue. January 13th, 2009 - Nico Rhode's University Jazz Jam Nite Nanaimo: Nico Rhodes will host his all new University Jazz Jam Nite...bringing in his own flavour of music

Wed. January 14th, 2009 - Lounge Lizards Jam Night Nanaimo: Phil Randoy & Rob Sutherland of the Lounge Lizards host 1 of the best jam nites in town.

Thu. January 15th, 2009 - Dave & Liesha Nanaimo: Dave & Liesha are one of Nanaimo's underestimated musical duo's!

Thu. January 15th, 2009 - Salsa Night @ Basque Restaurant Nanaimo: Every Thursday let Salsa instructors Chris & Warren show you the moves for all of the latest Latin Dances. No experience or dance partner is neccessary-lots of singlesBring your sense of adventure!

Thu. January 15th, 2009 - Spring Semester Kick Off Nanaimo: Spring Semester Kick Off party! Kick off the Semester right by dancing the night away with CD release party for Shane Philip with special guest DJ All Good. All ages show.

Fri. January 16th, 2009 - Sat. January 17th, 2009 - Howie James Nanaimo: Howie James is back again with his faithful companion.

Fri. January 16th, 2009 - Sat. January 17th, 2009 - Howie James live Jazz at the Red Martini Grill Nanaimo Nanaimo: "BC's answer to Tony Bennett..." Globe & MailSwingin' Jazz standards and some seriously smooth old fashioned country and pop favourites, performed by one of Canada's legendary night club entertainers.

Fri. January 16th, 2009 - Nanaimo Folk Connection Coffeehouse Nanaimo: A great evening of family entertainment in a beautiful setting. Coffee, tea and other refreshments available. Live music, good company, alcohol free. We are "unplugged".

Sat. January 17th, 2009 - LIGHTS with Chad Michael Stewart Nanaimo: This world is a little dark, and I am LIGHTS.

Sat. January 17th, 2009 - Open Mic with Zlatko @ Mermaid's Mug Nanaimo: First come, first sign up for this open mic, hosted by Zlatko from the Songwriter's Circle! Artistic Acoustic atmosphere at Mermaid's Mug the 3nd Sat of every month. Welcome place to showcase !

Sat. January 17th, 2009 - Randy Bachman & Band with guest...Wil Nanaimo: One of Canada's most inspiring Rock and Roll artists of all time!

Tue. January 20th, 2009 - Thu. January 22nd, 2009 - The Port Theatre Presents: RANDOM ACTS Nanaimo: Intimate and unpredictable, but always enjoyable; experience the performing arts like you never have before!

Tue. January 20th, 2009 - Nico Rhode's University Jazz Jam Nite Nanaimo: Nico Rhodes will host his all new University Jazz Jam Nite...bringing in his own flavour of music

Tue. January 20th, 2009 - Sprouting and Raw Food Workshop Nanaimo: Come out for a fun and informative evening of Sprouting and Raw Food. Learn how to make a couple of recipes and take your new knowledge and treats home with you! Participants must pre-register.

Wed. January 21st, 2009 - Lounge Lizards Jam Night Nanaimo: Phil Randoy & Rob Sutherland of the Lounge Lizards host 1 of the best jam nites in town.

Thu. January 22nd, 2009 - Salsa Night @ Basque Restaurant Nanaimo: Every Thursday let Salsa instructors Chris & Warren show you the moves for all of the latest Latin Dances. No experience or dance partner is neccessary-lots of singlesBring your sense of adventure!

Thu. January 22nd, 2009 - Wellington Jazz Academy Christmas show Nanaimo: The very talented Wellington Jazz Academy will perform their 2nd Christmas show In The Red Room Lounge.

Fri. January 23rd, 2009 - Sat. January 24th, 2009 - The lounge Lizards Nanaimo: They're Baaaaack!!! The Lizards are back after a few months off and are ready to get it on. You can never be over-stimulated watching and seeing these 2!

Fri. January 23rd, 2009 - Sat. January 24th, 2009 - Vancouver Island Short Film Festival Nanaimo: 2009 marks the fourth year for The Vancouver Island Short Film Festival! The Festival continues to celebrate the best works by Vancouver Island Filmmakers.

Fri. January 23rd, 2009 - Sun. January 25th, 2009 - Western Edge Theatre Presents: "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" Nanaimo: Featuring one of the best rock scores ever written for theatre, Hedwig is the new Rocky Horror Picture Show!

Sat. January 24th, 2009 - It Only Takes A Moment 2009 Nanaimo: Produced & written by Joelle Rabu and Bill Hicks, this awareness show aims at eliminating stigma attached to mental health issues. A powerful show of extroardinary artists of music, dance, & theatre.

Sat. January 24th, 2009 - Open Minds Open Windows presents: IT ONLY TAKES A MOMENT 2009 Nanaimo: A powerful multidisciplinary show featuring extraordinary artists from the world of music, dance, theatre and visual arts.

Sun. January 25th, 2009 - Mon. January 26th, 2009 - TheatreOne's Fringe Flicks presents "Tell No One" Nanaimo: Paediatrician Alex Beck, still devastated by the savage murder of his wife Margot in the early days of their marriage, years ago, receives an anonymous email - from her, telling him to "tell no one."

Tue. January 27th, 2009 - Nico Rhode's University Jazz Jam Nite Nanaimo: Nico Rhodes will host his all new University Jazz Jam Nite...bringing in his own flavour of music

Wed. January 28th, 2009 - Wednesday open mic with Dave Teichroeb Nanaimo: Jammin Jam Nite!

Thu. January 29th, 2009 - Gourmet Gals Ladysmith: Join us for an evening in the gourmet kitchen. We'll prepare and share a meal and lots of laughs together!

Thu. January 29th, 2009 - Salsa Night @ Basque Restaurant Nanaimo: Every Thursday let Salsa instructors Chris & Warren show you the moves for all of the latest Latin Dances. No experience or dance partner is neccessary-lots of singlesBring your sense of adventure!

Thu. January 29th, 2009 - Trinitude Nanaimo: Dynamic trio of Trinitude is back for another nite of the best in folk,rock & original tunes.

Fri. January 30th, 2009 - Sat. January 31st, 2009 - 3 rd Rock Classic rock dance band Nanaimo: Come on out for some good times with Third Rock, your classic rock dance band.Hot rock for a cool Planet.

Fri. January 30th, 2009 - Shag Harbour East Coast Sound Nanaimo: East coast meets west coast.

Sat. January 31st, 2009 - Dirty and the Derelicts at the Cambie Nanaimo: Good time Party Punk.

Sat. January 31st, 2009 - Johnny Cash Tribute Nanaimo: An amazing tribute to the one and only by a very talented group of local musicians

Sat. January 31st, 2009 - Living Our Culture Celebration Nanaimo: Celebrate Nanaimo's year as a Cultural Capital of Canada with dance band "Wunderbread", multicultural entertainment and an international buffet catered by Mrs. Riches!

Tue. February 3rd, 2009 - Nico Rhode's University Jazz Jam Nite Nanaimo: Nico Rhodes will host his all new University Jazz Jam Nite...bringing in his own flavour of music

Wed. February 4th, 2009 - Sun. February 8th, 2009 - Blood Money Nanaimo: Blood Money is a thriller written by The Heather Brothers and which will be directed by Charlles Fox. Lots of unexpected twists and a tangled plot will make for a great evening of theatre.

Thu. February 5th, 2009 - Salsa Night @ Basque Restaurant Nanaimo: Every Thursday let Salsa instructors Chris & Warren show you the moves for all of the latest Latin Dances. No experience or dance partner is neccessary-lots of singlesBring your sense of adventure!

Fri. February 6th, 2009 - BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY BASH Nanaimo: A tribute concert and birthday celebration for the world's most widely known and revered reggae artist. Selassie iPower, a seasoned Canadian reggae band, will perform your favorite Bob Marley songs.

Sat. February 7th, 2009 - The Message Plays Horace Silver Tribute Nanaimo: Horace Silver Tribute - doing the music of the brilliant music composer Horace Silver who turned 80 this year...

Sun. February 8th, 2009 - BRYAN ADAMS Nanaimo: A very special solo acoustic performance!

Tue. February 10th, 2009 - Nico Rhode's University Jazz Jam Nite Nanaimo: Nico Rhodes will host his all new University Jazz Jam Nite...bringing in his own flavour of music

Wed. February 11th, 2009 - Sun. February 15th, 2009 - Blood Money Nanaimo: Blood Money is a thriller written by The Heather Brothers and which will be directed by Charlles Fox. Lots of unexpected twists and a tangled plot will make for a great evening of theatre.

Thu. February 12th, 2009 - Bossa & Jazz Improv Evening Nanaimo: An evening of Bossa & Jazz improv, with the Jazz Heralds... open mic to come and jam on stage! Hosted by Zlatko! Music and fun to enjoy or join in too! The 2nd Thursday of every month

Thu. February 12th, 2009 - Salsa Night @ Basque Restaurant Nanaimo: Every Thursday let Salsa instructors Chris & Warren show you the moves for all of the latest Latin Dances. No experience or dance partner is neccessary-lots of singlesBring your sense of adventure!

Fri. February 13th, 2009 - Club Fridays- Teen Dance Nanaimo: Club Friday's are Teen Dances hosted by the City of Nanaimo's Parks, Recreation and Culture Department. These are a fun, safe venue where Teens can come dance be with their friends.

Fri. February 13th, 2009 - Sat. February 14th, 2009 - The lounge Lizards Nanaimo: They're Baaaaack!!! The Lizards are back after a few months off and are ready to get it on. You can never be over-stimulated watching and seeing these 2!

Tue. February 17th, 2009 - Nico Rhode's University Jazz Jam Nite Nanaimo: Nico Rhodes will host his all new University Jazz Jam Nite...bringing in his own flavour of music

Wed. February 18th, 2009 - Sat. February 21st, 2009 - Blood Money Nanaimo: Blood Money is a thriller written by The Heather Brothers and which will be directed by Charlles Fox. Lots of unexpected twists and a tangled plot will make for a great evening of theatre.

Wed. February 18th, 2009 - Wed. February 25th, 2009 - Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d'Erable Nanaimo: February is Maple Sugar Time in Nanaimo as the Nanaimo Francophone Association presents its annual 5 days festively sweet extravaganza celebrating French Canadian culture, music foods and traditions.

Thu. February 19th, 2009 - Decadence Nanaimo: Mr. Steve Jones & his big bad brass band will be in the house for the evening.

Thu. February 19th, 2009 - Salsa Night @ Basque Restaurant Nanaimo: Every Thursday let Salsa instructors Chris & Warren show you the moves for all of the latest Latin Dances. No experience or dance partner is neccessary-lots of singlesBring your sense of adventure!

Fri. February 20th, 2009 - Sun. February 22nd, 2009 - Western Edge Theatre Presents: "Dreamland Saturday Nights" Nanaimo: Mixing laughs and theatrical magic with clips from some of your favourite flicks, not to mention the likes of Bette, Bogie, and The Godfather showing up to offer our heroes their advice, Dreamland Saturday Nights is a unique and irresistible romantic comedy.

Sat. February 21st, 2009 - Open Mic with Zlatko @ Mermaid's Mug Nanaimo: First come, first sign up for this open mic, hosted by Zlatko from the Songwriter's Circle! Artistic Acoustic atmosphere at Mermaid's Mug the 3nd Sat of every month. Welcome place to showcase !

Tue. February 24th, 2009 - Nico Rhode's University Jazz Jam Nite Nanaimo: Nico Rhodes will host his all new University Jazz Jam Nite...bringing in his own flavour of music

Wed. February 25th, 2009 - Port Theatre presents: The McDades Nanaimo: Performing in English and French, The McDades "find their groove somewhere between a down-home kitchen party, a jazzy after hours club, and a folk festival".

Thu. February 26th, 2009 - Salsa Night @ Basque Restaurant Nanaimo: Every Thursday let Salsa instructors Chris & Warren show you the moves for all of the latest Latin Dances. No experience or dance partner is neccessary-lots of singlesBring your sense of adventure!

Fri. February 27th, 2009 - Shag Harbour East Coast Sound Nanaimo: East coast meets west coast.

Mon. March 2nd, 2009 - David Essig and Rick Scott: CD Release Concert Nanaimo: Two Canadian folk legends combine forces for an intimate concert to launch their new CD "DOUBLE VISION.'

Tue. March 3rd, 2009 - Thu. March 5th, 2009 - The Port Theatre Presents: RANDOM ACTS Nanaimo: Intimate and unpredictable, but always enjoyable; experience the performing arts like you never have before!

Tue. March 3rd, 2009 - Nico Rhode's University Jazz Jam Nite Nanaimo: Nico Rhodes will host his all new University Jazz Jam Nite...bringing in his own flavour of music

Sat. March 7th, 2009 - Double Diamond: The Definitive Neil Diamond Tribute at the Port Theatre Nanaimo: DOUBLE DIAMOND The Definitive NEIL DIAMOND Tribute "The next best thing to Neil Diamond" – NANAIMO DAILY NEWS

Tue. March 10th, 2009 - Nico Rhode's University Jazz Jam Nite Nanaimo: Nico Rhodes will host his all new University Jazz Jam Nite...bringing in his own flavour of music

Thu. March 12th, 2009 - Bossa & Jazz Improv Evening Nanaimo: An evening of Bossa & Jazz improv, with the Jazz Heralds... open mic to come and jam on stage! Hosted by Zlatko! Music and fun to enjoy or join in too! The 2nd Thursday of every month

Fri. March 13th, 2009 - Sun. March 15th, 2009 - South Island Musical Theatre Society Presents: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Nanaimo: See the show that has touched audiences around the world with its humor, warmth and honesty. It's universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

Fri. March 13th, 2009 - Sun. March 15th, 2009 - 14th annual Celebration of Island Gardening Spring Festival Nanaimo: Gardening Spring Festival features more than 45 commercial and non profit displays + speaker program that features Brian Minter and Des Kennedy, workshops, children's activities, music and door prizes

Fri. March 13th, 2009 - Sat. March 14th, 2009 - Western Edge Theatre Presents: "The Engineers" a World Premiere Nanaimo: A chilling and epic vision of the future by Nanaimo's Brad Poulsen. In a distant century, one young man leads the battle for what's left of humanity.

Fri. March 20th, 2009 - Sun. March 22nd, 2009 - Western Edge Theatre Presents: "The Engineers" a World Premiere Nanaimo: A chilling and epic vision of the future by Nanaimo's Brad Poulsen. In a distant century, one young man leads the battle for what's left of humanity.

Sat. March 21st, 2009 - Open Mic with Zlatko @ Mermaid's Mug Nanaimo: First come, first sign up for this open mic, hosted by Zlatko from the Songwriter's Circle! Artistic Acoustic atmosphere at Mermaid's Mug the 3nd Sat of every month. Welcome place to showcase !

Tue. March 24th, 2009 - Nico Rhode's University Jazz Jam Nite Nanaimo: Nico Rhodes will host his all new University Jazz Jam Nite...bringing in his own flavour of music

Wed. March 25th, 2009 - Sun. March 29th, 2009 - KISS THE MOON, KISS THE SUN Nanaimo: This lovely warm play by Norm Foster will both move and amuse you with it's tender and amusing moments. Robbie McAfee will be making a welcome return to NTG as she directs this production.

Thu. March 26th, 2009 - Decadence Nanaimo: Mr. Steve Jones & his big bad brass band will be in the house for the evening.

Thu. March 26th, 2009 - Gourmet Gals Ladysmith: Join us for an evening in the gourmet kitchen. We'll prepare and share a meal and lots of laughs together!

Tue. March 31st, 2009 - Nico Rhode's University Jazz Jam Nite Nanaimo: Nico Rhodes will host his all new University Jazz Jam Nite...bringing in his own flavour of music

Wed. April 1st, 2009 - Sun. April 5th, 2009 - KISS THE MOON, KISS THE SUN Nanaimo: This lovely warm play by Norm Foster will both move and amuse you with it's tender and amusing moments. Robbie McAfee will be making a welcome return to NTG as she directs this production.