Friday Night Mics sees Steve Slade perform at 8 p.m. in Cafe Voltaire, Books & Co., 1685 Third Avneue. Slade, from the Yukon, is a seasoned storyteller and uses his songs to tell the stories. There's never a charge for this event.
Children's book author Margaret Pascuzzo will host a signing Saturday at 1 p.m. at Books & Co, 1685 Third Avenue. Pascuzzo's books follow a character named Anton, and each one deals with a different issue that Anton comes across.
The Big Blue Ball is a prostate cancer fundraiser Saturday night at 7 at the Coast Inn of the North.
Organized by the Prince George Downtown Rotary Club and Northern BC's Ride for Dad, with presenting sponsor Canfor, the Big Blue Ball will feature guest speaker Dr. Art Hister, the daily health analyst for Global TV, and Juno award-winning blues artist Kenny Blues Boss Wayne will entertain, and the 62nd annual Rotary Auction will feature both live and silent items. Tickets are $75 per person, and available at The Coast Inn of The North. For more information contact John Kason at 250- 614-0111 or Charles Brunette at 250-612-1856.
Theatre North West's 2012 International Wine Festival is offering a Wine Lover's Afternoon tasting event Saturday at 2 p.m. at The Exploration Place, 3333 Becott Place. Sample a variety of wines and other refreshments while supporting a great local cause. Tickets are $30 at Theatre North West, Books & Company, and The Exploration Place.
Windborn in concert Saturday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Art Space, above Books & Co., 1685 Third Avenue. Popular musical duo Windborn will perform in support of their new album Measures. The duo are going coast to coast with their acoustic guitar, kick drum, and cello. Tickets are $10 each.
Cesar Millan Trust Your Instincts Tour comes to CN Centre Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Dog behaviour expert Cesar Millan tours Canada with a brand new seminar, sharing his secrets on how to build happier, healthier relationships between humans and their canine companions. Tickets are at all Tickemaster outlets.
David Myles in concert Monday at 8 p.m. at Art Space,above Books & Co., 1685 Third Avenue. Myles is on a cross-country tour to support his new album, The Sun. With him on the tour is his wife and young child, who are both enjoying the adventure. Tickets are $25 each.
Joyful Noise by Tim Slover Thursday 8 p.m. at Theatre North West until Dec. 5. It's London, 1741, and the city is abuzz with gossip. Everyone is talking about George Frederick Handel--to his enemies, a boor and a blasphemer; to his devotees, a musical genius. Handel's Messiah is about to premiere, but between the vehement opposition of the church, political conspiracies, dueling divas and a sex scandal, will the show go on? Find out at Theatre North West. Tickets are available at Theatre North West or Books & Co., 1685 Third Avenue.
