Method Dance Society presents Community Moves Friday and Saturday at Knox Performance Centre. It features “a celebration of artistic collaboration between regional artists and their community, connection to creative expression and regional identities,” according to a Facebook post. The festival includes a number of free workshops, activities, art jams, and performances that celebrate creative collaboration and community engagement. It’s happening with the support of Canada Council for the Arts, the Province of BC, CBC, The Prince George Community Foundation and The City of Prince George. Tickets and more information can be found at https://www.methoddance.ca
Battle in the North 2024 happens Sunday at Masich Place Stadium. This is a fitness showdown, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Get ready to witness top athletes from across the region go head-to-head in an electrifying showdown of strength, endurance, and skill,” states an online description. “With both team and individual tracks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Marking Time: Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration continues at the Two Rivers Gallery. The travelling exhibition features the work of artists who are, or have been, incarcerated and those whose work exposes the penal system’s issues. Artists include Aimee Wissman, Ashley Hunt, Billy Sell, C.A. Massey, Cedar Annenkovna, Conor Broderick, Daniel McCarthy Clifford, Gary Harrell, Gilberto Rivera, Halim Flowers, Henry Frank, James Sepesi, James “Yaya” Hough, Jared Owens, Jerome Washington, Jesse Osmun, Kenneth Reams, Kristina Bivona, Maria Gaspar, Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter aka Isis Tha Saviour, Ndume Olatushani, Ojore Lutalo, Rowan Renee, Sara Bennett, Susan Lee-Chun, Tameca Cole, Todd (Hyung-Rae) Tarselli, William B. Livingston III. The gallery is located downtown at Canada Games Plaza.
Thursdays in the Park is held each Thursday at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park every Thursday this summer. The weekly event includes Cruisin Classics car club members with their vehicles, and the Little Prince steam engine is running from noon to 8 p.m. The Exploration Place is open until 8 p.m. and the takeout window at Origins Kitchens will be open.
Coffee and Cars is a weekly event held every Saturday from 7 to 9 a.m. until Sept. 29 at Tim Horton’s, 612 East Central St., where people can meet up during this family friendly event that brings Prince George’s diverse car culture together.
Craft & Chat at the Prince George Public Library is presented by Great Northwest Fibre Fest organizers who host this fibre crafting group every Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. on the second floor in the magazine corner. This is a free drop-in group and everyone – all ages, all experience levels - are welcome to attend.
The Omenica Centre’s Coffee House Open Stage is held every Sunday at 369 Victoria St. from 3 to 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to step up and share their talents, stories and art forms of all kinds including but not limited to musical, literary, comedic and performative expressions of our diverse community. Refreshments and snacks by donation. Signup is on site. There are some house instruments provided but feel free to bring your own creative tools for expression. First timers and emerging artists are encouraged to experiment and collaborate with others. Please share and invite friends and family to build audience, engage and cheer on local artists in a fun, relaxed and safe environment.
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