# Events & Things To Do In Nanaimo on 18th April 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Nanaimo on 18th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Nanaimo on 18th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Nanaimo - **Event Name**: VISFF Shorts Program 2 - **Description**: The 21st annual Vancouver Island Short Film Festival is on April 17th and 18th! Closing Night / Program Two is on April 18th at 7pm Time: Doors at 6:00, Screening at 7:00. Venue: online and in-person at Malaspina Theatre. Featuring these incredible shor - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 58 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/visff-shorts-program-2/200029866862424 - **Venue**: Malaspina Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZGJlYzcwYWRjZDkwYmQyNTI5NGIwYzA0YzNhODU4ZWQyZmUwMGQzNmYxYjZmMGZhMzgzOTkwOWZhNGU3NGNlMy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzYtZGMwMjAxMDEtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU0NDkwNzE.avif - **Categories**: Entertainment, Festivals, Art, Theatre - **Event Name**: Kidovate Nanaimo April 18 2026 Table Registration - **Description**: Kidovate is an entrepreneurship market for high school and middle school aged students to sell goods that they have made or sourced.About this EventKidovate is being held for the first time in Nanaimo on April 18th 2026 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/kidovate-nanaimo-april-18-2026-table-registration/100001980415763861 - **Venue**: Nanaimo North Town Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9mOWRlZmQ2MjM1NmIyYzEwMjJhNTk2NDQxMmI0ZjNmNDE0MDM3MDI3NGFhNTViMjYyN2EwNGI2YTM2YTkzODA4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEwMjMtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzY5MjI5MzE2.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: business - **Event Name**: JOHNNY INAPPROPRIATE LIVE @ THE QUEEN'S - **Description**: THEY'RE BACK! JOHNNY INAPPROPRIAT LIVE @ THE QUEEN'S Saturday, April 18th, 2026 Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Tickets: $10 in advance | $15 @ the door Available online through Showpass or in-person @ The Queen's! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/johnny-inappropriate-live-the-queens/200029915170719 - **Venue**: 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZjA5MDUwNDA2M2RjYmE3MDc4ZmY2YWUwNjk1YzUzN2I1NjdjZGEwNDI3MDJjM2QxNzE0ZDYyNTliNWIxMjAxNC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGMwMjAxMDEtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU3NTk3Nzg.avif - **Event Name**: Stoned Pilots with High Pain Threshold - **Description**: Stoned Pilots playing STP..Alice in Chains..The Hip..with High Pain Threshold playing Sabbath..Priest..etc..with some originals....Come out for a night filled batch of ass kicking live music!!! - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 am (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/stoned-pilots-with-high-pain-threshold/200029915173933 - **Venue**: The Queen's - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84MWE5MjI1MmFlYjBjZTRjZjdiNDc4ZjkyOGE2YjkyZWI1ZmE0NmUzNTVmNGMzMjBjNjgzYjMyMjQzNjQ1NDRjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzFhMTQxMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTc1OTc5Mg.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment - **Event Name**: VISFF Youth Showcase - **Description**: The 3rd annual VISFF Youth Showcase is on Saturday, April 18th at 1pm! Join us for an afternoon packed with amazing short films created by talented young filmmakers! Mambo's pizza at intermission (cash only, $2). This program includes the Youth Goldi - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/visff-youth-showcase/200029898964255 - **Venue**: Malaspina Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84NWRlZGIyZTgwYjJjZGI2YTFhOWUzOWRmMGUyY2Y5MzNiNGQ1OGE5M2RmY2I4ZDEzMDkxMWUyYTljM2U5M2E0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kY2YwMzk4Ny1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTQ0OTA3NQ.avif - **Categories**: Entertainment, Festivals - **Event Name**: MakeTime For Kids - April 2026 - **Description**: 🎉 MAKE TIME… FOR MAKETIME! 🔧🧲🛠️ Makerspace Nanaimo (Ages 5–14… and kids at heart) 🚸 Parents, let’s be honest… You’ve built 92 Lego towers, explained 14 broken remotes, and somehow ended up in a glitter-based science project. Again. It’s time to channel a - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 54 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/maketime-for-kids-april-2026/200029534697130 - **Venue**: 2221A McGarrigle Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9S 4M4 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy82OTg5YTk4Mzk3MDA4ZjU5NjViZTk0Mzk2ZTViZDAyMWJmN2Q2NTQ4MGMyYmZiNTJkOTQ3ZWJmYTA2NjY1YmI3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU3NC1kYzc1YTc3NS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTc1OTY5MA.avif - **Categories**: kids, it - **Event Name**: Paint & Sip Spring 2 - **Description**: Come join us for a fun night of landscape & Cherry Blossom painting and sipping on your favourite drinks with friends!About this EventPaint & Sip NightHey N - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/paint-and-sip-spring-2/100001986765051752 - **Venue**: The Vault Cafe - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYjM5MjVkNTIyNDFjNDQwOTliY2Q4MzI2YzI2NGY1M2MyNTgwYTc1MmE1MWRjYmE4OThiNGFlM2NlMDQwOWRhYS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxNzc0LWRjMmQyZTJmLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTU2NzUxNA.avif - **Price**: CAD 35 - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, drawing-painting - **Event Name**: Latin Swing Mix Dance - **Description**: West Coast Swing and Latin Social Dance Heather will teach a fun group rotating partner dance to kick off the night, incorporating both WCS and bachata. Social Dance Music ratio will be WCS:Bachata:WCS:Salsa Admission $10, cash at door - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/latin-swing-mix-dance/200029927508146 - **Venue**: Wellington Hall, 3922 Corunna Ave, Nanaimo - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMTYwZjZjMTFlNTRjNDI0Y2NmMGFkNDkxMjZhMDUyN2IyZmY4YzJiYTRkNTNiNGRjMjdkM2FmNDAyOThhMTkyNS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjgtZGMzNmMxYzYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU5MDM4NjY.avif - **Categories**: dance, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Busheikin/Villette Presents: Cayleigh Borsboom Quartet - **Description**: Busheikin/Villette Presents: Cayleigh Borsboom Quartet. This group will be celebrating the music of the great tenor saxophonist, Sonny StittAbout this EventThe Stittuation has been paying homage to the style of 50s-70s So - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/busheikin-villette-presents-cayleigh-borsboom-quartet/100001986436528129 - **Venue**: Nanaimo Conservatory of Music - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9jMGUzOTZiOWFhYjkwZDFlZDk2ZjA1NDdhODIzNjUzZjJmYmQ1NTkzOGNhZTkyYTBjN2FlNDcwNGMzOTY2OTZhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzMwMmQzMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzUwNzQ3NTA.avif - **Price**: CAD 33 - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music, health-wellness, art, jazz - **Event Name**: EARTH DAY in the SEED Neighborhood - **Description**: This Earth Day in the SEED Neighborhood, we are celebrating the inauguration of the Rail Trail that connects 7th street all the way to Hecate. This sustainability initiative was headed by the Island Rail Corridor Foundation and the City of Nanaimo, in pa - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 26 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 am (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/earth-day-in-the-seed-neighborhood/200029873360843 - **Venue**: Bing Kee St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9hM2U5YzdlZWI4NDM1YTMwNDI5ZTdhYWYyZTgwODRhZWE0OWQ3YTIwMWI4ODZlNmQyZGY4ZTkyY2NiNmFjMjUyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDM3Mi1kYzE3OTM5OS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTU0NTg2MA.avif - **Categories**: Sports, food-drinks, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Heather Fawcett - Book Signing - **Description**: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A woman who runs a cat rescue in 1920s Montréal turns to a grouchy but charming magician to help save her shelter in this heartwarming cozy fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of the Emily Wilde series. Heather - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/heather-fawcett-book-signing/200029915210153 - **Venue**: 6670 Maryellen Dr, Nanaimo, BC, Canada - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lNjQ5NzY0NmI2YTA1ODlhYjBkNWE4Mjc1NGE0N2NiMWZhMDViMWFiNjJjYjFlZTQxMDY3MzVhODYyNGM4MjVhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzM0MzI2MS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTc1OTkzMw.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, kids - **Event Name**: Hidden Mountains album release at The Globe - **Description**: Come out to the Globe Live Studio for an all-ages evening of original music. Laura Kelsey is releasing her 10-song album called Hidden Mountains and she will be joined onstage by many wonderful musical guests. Also performing are Wren Beckley and Erin Lou - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 32 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/hidden-mountains-album-release-at-the-globe/200029809390849 - **Venue**: The Globe Live Studio - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9mMzRkYzgxN2Y5YjMzZTM5MTY5NDcwZjMxZjE0MWQ3ZTZkZWFhMTEyNWQ4Y2RkNDQwYzBiNzYwN2FjNzFhMTI3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kYzE2MWMxZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjAxODMxMg.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, music, live-music, art, parties - **Event Name**: Beach Clean Up - Millstone River - **Description**: Second beach clean, let’s go! Join us April 18 from 11–1pm at Millstone River, Nanaimo for round two. After such an incredible turnout at our first clean, we’re feeling so grateful and inspired! Thank you for showing up, sharing our mission, and bringing - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/beach-clean-up-millstone-river/200029915212607 - **Venue**: Millstone River Nanaimo - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kOTM5NmU1ZWZlOTY0ZmNkZmYwNjFjNzQzNTQzNWMyYmM3M2I2OGI3NzkxZDU1ZDU0MDNlN2FlNTg4MWYxZjc3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGNmM2VkZGYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU3NTk5NDc.avif - **Event Name**: BASS BREAKERS - **Description**: alright folks this is it, bassbreakers is back again for 2026! This one is a streamlined operation, just Diivoiid and Razerbeam. Going at it bass breaker style. you know the drill. Come through - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 13 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/bass-breakers/200029903134128 - **Venue**: LevelTwo Nightclub - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDRiZGJiYjg0MjNhODdkMGYwZTEwYmJmMDBhNjNmZDhmZWFhNzhhYTZkZDJkM2I4NTQ1NWI4MWY0NzY1MDRlOC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxODM4LWRjMDgwNjEzLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1NTMxMzA4.avif - **Event Name**: NOPC Annual Crazy8 Races - **Description**: OC6 races Saturday Small boat races Sunday Registration opens February 1st, 2026 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 94 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nopc-annual-crazy8-races/200029534697531 - **Venue**: Brechin Boat Ramp - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83MzJmMTU5YmU4MGVlOTMxY2YxNzA4NWZjODBlYTkxZDYzMjQxMmNhOGQxODg5ZjczNTU5OThjN2U5MTQzZjk3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzVjNjc3My1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTQ0OTAzNw.avif - **Categories**: sports - **Event Name**: Roots & Renewal - Bhumi Devi & The Sacred Seed - **Description**: A 90-Minute Somatic Sound Immersion Honoring Bhumi Devi & The Medicine of the Earth Before we can bloom, we must first learn how to belong to the ground beneath us. Experience a somatic journey into the "Bhumi Devi" (Earth) energy. Using large gongs - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/roots-and-renewal-bhumi-devi-and-the-sacred-seed/200029915211203 - **Venue**: 6666 Green Acres Way, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5R9, Canada - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hMjM5ZWM4Zjc4ZWMxMzQ4MTc2MTg4NGNmMjcwN2UyOTk2MWY2NDM5MjI2NTVhNTRiMGEzNWRlMDVhNDVhMGNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZjlmMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTc1OTk0Mg.avif - **Categories**: health-wellness - **Event Name**: Chi Running Workshop - Run pain free with less effort - **Description**: 40+ and want to keep running for life? Learn Chi Running to reduce impact, prevent injury, and move with ease.About this EventFind that running smile again.If you’re 40+ and want to keep running without the nagging - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/chi-running-workshop-run-pain-free-with-less-effort/100001983736795155 - **Venue**: Bowen Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lYTY4ZWFjYzFmZmU5Yzk5M2ZlMzhmYWM0M2RhNTZjMDhiMDYxYjNhY2EzMWM2OTczNmViZWRiMDg2MjI5YmNiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4MDAtZGM3ODc5NzMtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc0MDI1MTkw.avif - **Price**: CAD 125 - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: 2026 City Wide Trash Pickup - Earth Week - **Description**: Let's come together with the Rotary Clubs of Nanaimo and Lantzville to clean up our community by participating in a Trash Pickup event!About this EventAnnual Trash Pickup event organized by the Rotary Club - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:30 am (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/2026-city-wide-trash-pickup-earth-week/100001984239053423 - **Venue**: Wall Street Parking Lot - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8xOWYxYjk0YTdmNTQ4MWNhMTdhYmZkMTM1NjhhYjAzMzUwNmIyZjcyOWYyMmI2NTJmMzg0NzcxOTM0YTY0ZDUzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc1MC1kYzc4Nzg0OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM3NTQxNDU.avif - **Price**: Free - **Event Name**: Playful Pet Water Colours for Beginners Workshop - **Description**: Welcome to Playful Pet Portraits in Watercolour & Ink! This course is your invitation to let go of perfection, loosen your grip on realism, and dive into a creative process that’s full of curiosity, colour, and joy. Whether you've never picked up a b - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 17 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/playful-pet-water-colours-for-beginners-workshop/200029816347745 - **Venue**: 2257 Yellow Point Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9X 1W9 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8xZmJjMGU0NGUzNjQwNTgzYWZiZGZjNzVhNTdhNmU0YTViMTEyNDQ4YjQ3ZDM3NGE5NDFiZjFjNjk0MGI1MDA3LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGM2MzhmMmUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzQzNjA1OTE.avif - **Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts, storytelling - **Event Name**: Seasonal Kick-Off Ride, Show us your bikes! - **Description**: Drop In MEET UP AND RIDE! Bring your coolest bikes to get the season started. Tired of dealing with the same old dealerships? Say goodbye to hassle and hello to freedom! MotoCycler Marketplace is Live! - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/seasonal-kick-off-ride-show-us-your-bikes/200029915171420 - **Venue**: Wendy's 650 Terminal Ave Parking Lot, Nanaimo, BC - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81ZGExNmRhNjc1MDhhNjllMWQ5MDEzN2Y4NTdlYzU3ODNmNmRjNTU4NjY5MmMyYTcwNTI2N2QzN2QwY2NjN2E2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzc0NjU1Zi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTc1OTc3OQ.avif - **Categories**: Meetups - **Event Name**: HBC Ladies’s Tea - **Description**: Enjoy a cup of tea, refreshments, and fellowship. Wear your best tea attire along with hats and gloves if you wish. - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/hbc-ladies’s-tea/200029915209852 - **Venue**: 2465 Labieux Rd., Nanaimo, BC - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9iMjc3YWM3M2NiMDRlZGVlN2JjNWI4M2Y4MzkzNTc5MTNmYzc2NzM0MWVlZjgwZTA3ZDgyZDQ5N2I0ZGEyN2FhLXJpbWctdzY0MC1oMzYwLWRjZmZmM2YzLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1NzU5OTMy.avif - **Event Name**: Seed to Salve - Nanaimo - **Description**: Registration Link - https://forms.office.com/r/tFN9RnaUyD - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/seed-to-salve-nanaimo/200029898046210 - **Venue**: 101-3156 Barons Rd , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZmJlMzEzMmU4NGRhNDE3YzFlZmU1MzA4YzE4MWVhYWE4OTVkZTVjNTI3NzdiZDViMzdhOWYwNTQ0YTljODBkYy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxNTUzLWRjYjZiNzdhLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2MDE5ODM2.avif - **Event Name**: Finding Balance - Introduction to the Alexander Technique - **Description**: Feeling stressed or exhausted? Suffering from neck pain, headache or back pain? The Alexander Technique can help you reduce tension and pain, support your nervous system, and improve posture. Learn to increase awareness, connect more deeply with yourself, - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/finding-balance-introduction-to-the-alexander-technique/200029915207748 - **Venue**: 205 Bird Sanctuary Drive, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 6G8 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZWYwYTM5MTY3NWRmZDZiYmIzYjk5ZGZmMThmNDgyYjBjMTE3NGM5OTYxZDg0ZWFjOGVjMzY2NjgzYTBmYzA4Zi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGNiOGFmOWUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU3NTk5Mjg.avif - **Categories**: Workshops - **Event Name**: John The Rug Man Show & Sale - **Description**: John The Rug Man Show and Sale - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/john-the-rug-man-show-and-sale/200029865955727 - **Venue**: 2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 9J9 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iYzUxZDE4MTIyYzM1NGMxOGMwOTQ0ZGM2NzEwODg4OGZkZDQ2MTk4NzQxYzZkODExNDRjNzZiYzZiNWE0NGRiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEwMDYtZGNiOTkyODctZ21pcj92PTE3NzYwMDg2ODM.avif - **Event Name**: Bottle Drive April 18 - **Description**: Bottle Drive Saturday April 18th 9am to 2pm - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/bottle-drive-april-18/200029915188432 - **Venue**: 129 Harewood Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9iZjdlZTc0OTc1ZmMzZTJlN2Q2MzA0OTI5ZWIwZjRmNGM2ZjExZGYyNTAyOWY4YzlmMDkwMGFjYWFiZWNlYzNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTItZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU3NTk4NTI.avif ## Trending Events in Nanaimo - **Event Name**: An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - St Andrews, Nanaimo, BC(6:30pm) - **Description**: We are delighted to present... AN EVENING WITH RED DIRT SKINNERSRoots Music Canada describe the Red Dirt Skinners as “The Pink Floyd of Folk Music.” Music News Magazine state that there is “an almost Floyd-like quality to some of th - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church, Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb68418d13dace4.jpg - **Event Name**: The Holiday Bazaar in Cedar 2026 - **Description**: Discover the magic of the season at the Holiday Bazaar! Explore a curated collection of unique locally-crafted art and gifts that will delight and inspire.15 minutes south of Downtown Nanaimo!November 21 - **Venue**: Cedar Community Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69447a2dea482.jpg - **Event Name**: Dave Teichroeb & Road Poets - **Description**: Hot off the release of their second album it's guaranteed to be a must see show. Road Poets perform riff laden songs with great guitar tone and meaningful lyrics. Lead singer/guitarist Dave Teichroeb writes the songs and delivers them with clever turns - **Venue**: The Queen's, Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC, Canada - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69cdd4080732f.jpg - **Event Name**: Morgan Wallen at The Port Theatre - BC - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Morgan Wallen at The Port Theatre - BC, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at The Port Theatre - BC in the heart of Nanaimo, BC for an - **Venue**: The Port Theatre - BC - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8e8f59a0-18e6-11f1-ad5a-cbc13ca2151b-rimg-w819-h1024-dc6563a8-gmir.jpg?v=1772751394 - **Event Name**: Fred Frith at the Vault! Phipps Pt. in support - **Description**: Big name, small room. Couldn't be happier to host this one. If you know, go right to buy tickets. If aren't familiar read on then get your admission secured. Tickets are limited. Room capacity is 47. Fred Frith steps across the threshold and lands in Na - **Venue**: The Vault Cafe - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a50edfce003bd4e05d90b442fba17e88b43f50effaa37b4664fa4f7453ff6d0f-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc020202-gmir?v=1776116630 - **Event Name**: Curious ComiCon 2026 - **Description**: Come join us for Western Canada's largest FREE comic and geek culture convention at Country Club Centre in Nanaimo! All proceeds from the event go to a local charity! The Cosplay Contest is back! Online registration closes at noon on the day of the event - **Venue**: Country Club Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/17f85a8eb5b53f3f0e12b3e9a536be2365ae72fb65aca7332b6e441a112d2935-rimg-w1200-h480-dc151515-gmir?v=1775248424 - **Event Name**: WRESTLEFEST III - **Description**: Wrestlefest returns bigger, louder, and more violent than ever. Recognized as the largest professional wrestling event in Western Canada, Wrestlefest III brings together multiple wrestling companies, multiple champions, and the best talent from across th - **Venue**: Frank Crane Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4b252c7da9d5369f65cfac71640f93c6f141f0d742e07121aaa37fbd571c1522-rimg-w1080-h1920-dc060507-gmir?v=1776001091 - **Event Name**: The World of Orcas Tour (NANAIMO) Sun pm, Apr 26 - **Description**: We'll dive into stories about the Orcas in our waters, explore the space where we coexist, and... ideally, see them ourselves.About this EventThe World of Orcas TourI have spent th - **Venue**: 90 Front St #5 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b6fe818573c59e984f293892c97764b94e6da0ce9a26c5e63242c86eb37d5e99-rimg-w1200-h600-dc444c42-gmir.jpg?v=1770904354 - **Event Name**: Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026 - **Description**: Nanaimo Blues Festival (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) returns on Thursday August 6 - Sunday August 9, 2026. Nanaimo Blues Festival has some blues for everyone – from R&B, boogie-woogie, blues-rock, to Chicago blues, jump blues, soul & gospel and so much - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/bf54152dc752a684f5b6bd3b5590f6f78a313405c4890d40f98e408ced5ce6c4-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181f63-gmir?v=1775901597 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Nanaimo? - **A:** VISFF Shorts Program 2 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Malaspina Theatre), Kidovate Nanaimo April 18 2026 Table Registration (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at Nanaimo North Town Centre), JOHNNY INAPPROPRIATE LIVE @ THE QUEEN'S (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:30 pm at 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8), Stoned Pilots with High Pain Threshold (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 pm at The Queen's), VISFF Youth Showcase (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at Malaspina Theatre). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Nanaimo? - **A:** Kidovate Nanaimo April 18 2026 Table Registration (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at Nanaimo North Town Centre), 2026 City Wide Trash Pickup - Earth Week (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at Wall Street Parking Lot). - **Q**: What events are happening in Nanaimo this weekend April 17–19, 2026? - **A:** VISFF Shorts Program 2 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Malaspina Theatre), Kidovate Nanaimo April 18 2026 Table Registration (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at Nanaimo North Town Centre), JOHNNY INAPPROPRIATE LIVE @ THE QUEEN'S (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:30 pm at 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8), Stoned Pilots with High Pain Threshold (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 pm at The Queen's), VISFF Youth Showcase (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at Malaspina Theatre). - **Q**: What events are happening in Nanaimo in April 2026? - **A:** VISFF Shorts Program 2 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Malaspina Theatre), Kidovate Nanaimo April 18 2026 Table Registration (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at Nanaimo North Town Centre), JOHNNY INAPPROPRIATE LIVE @ THE QUEEN'S (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 06:30 pm at 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8), Stoned Pilots with High Pain Threshold (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 pm at The Queen's), VISFF Youth Showcase (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm at Malaspina Theatre). - **Q**: How can I find events in Nanaimo? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Nanaimo on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Nanaimo? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Nanaimo? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Nanaimo include Malaspina Theatre, Nanaimo North Town Centre, 34 Victoria Cres, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 5B8. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Nanaimo? - **A:** Prices for events in Nanaimo range from USD 33 to USD 125. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Nanaimo? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Nanaimo include Vancouver Island Short Film Festival, Gustavson School of Business, The Queen's. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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