Art events in Nanaimo
13 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.
Thursday, October 29
- Vancouver Film School Info Session | Nanaimo, BC, Oct. 29, 2026 — Thu, Oct 29
Vancouver Film School Info Session | Nanaimo, BC, Oct. 29, 2026
6:00 PMCourtyard by Marriott Nanaimo
Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo. This fall, join Vancouver Film School to find out how our 1 year production model gets…
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Saturday, October 31
- Haunted Gallery Trick‑or‑Treat Trail — Sat, Oct 31
Haunted Gallery Trick‑or‑Treat Trail
1:00 PMPacific Arts Market
Pacific Arts Market, 460 Wallace St, Nanaimo. A spooky, candy-filled Halloween walk through our 75‑artist Gallery during…
Sunday, November 1
- Intro to Improv - November — Sun, Nov 1
Intro to Improv - November
5:00 PMNanaimo
375 Selby St. Looking for a new hobby that is fun AND improves your public speaking, teamwork, and quick thinking…
Friday, November 6
- Art After Hours: Alto Deep Vibe ft. Samuel Kjell Smith — Fri, Nov 6
Art After Hours: Alto Deep Vibe ft. Samuel Kjell Smith
4:30 PMPacific Arts Market
Pacific Arts Market. Live alto flute + video art kick off our new Art After Hours series — a serene, immersive evening…
Saturday, November 7
- Layered Prints: A Gelli-Plate Experience — Sat, Nov 7
Layered Prints: A Gelli-Plate Experience
11:00 AMPacific Arts Market
Pacific Arts Market. Explore the magic of gelli‑plate printing and watch vibrant layered prints come alive in this fun…
Sunday, November 8
- Treasure Map To Joy - Nanaimo — Sun, Nov 8
Treasure Map To Joy - Nanaimo
2:30 PMNanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery$27.96-$54.58
Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery. Draw a map where you are the starting point and joy is the treasure. Stick…
Thursday, November 12
- Drag Bingo — Thu, Nov 12
Drag Bingo
6:30 PMNanaimo$22.63-$25
The Queens, 34 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo. Play 10 rounds of Bingo, 2 drag queens, lots of sass and mass! Prizes and…
Saturday, November 14
- Mini Product Photography Sessions: Only 6 Spots Available — Sat, Nov 14
Mini Product Photography Sessions: Only 6 Spots Available
11:00 AMPacific Arts Market$75.87-$106.77
Pacific Arts Market. Get pro photos of your top products with a quick studio session. Limited spots for local makers.
- Inner Flame: Sharanjeet Singh Mand, Sitar | Nanaimo — Sat, Nov 14
Inner Flame: Sharanjeet Singh Mand, Sitar | Nanaimo
6:30 PMNanaimo$30
The OV Arts Centre. An intimate evening of Indian classical sitar with tabla accompaniment at The OV Arts Centre…
Saturday, November 21
- Ethics for The Intuitive Arts Practitioner: A Foundational Workshop — Sat, Nov 21
Ethics for The Intuitive Arts Practitioner: A Foundational Workshop
11:00 AMNanaimo$33.50-$67
2020 Estevan Rd. An experiential workshop & certification to explore the essentials of ethical practice & enhance your…
Sunday, November 22
- Canadian Famous Comedy Tour — Sun, Nov 22
Canadian Famous Comedy Tour
9:00 PMThe Old City Station Pub$22.63-$91.86
The Green Olive by Old City. You've seen enough comedy on your phone, come see it LIVE!
Wednesday, November 25
- Frankie And Johnny In The Claire De Lune — Wed, Nov 25
Frankie And Johnny In The Claire De Lune
7:30 PMVancouver Island University$27.96
Mike Taugher Studio Theater Nanaimo. Live Theater In an Intimate Studio Setting.
Thursday, December 10
- Merry & Bright: Gingerbread & Gift Discovery Night — Thu, Dec 10
Merry & Bright: Gingerbread & Gift Discovery Night
1:00 PMPacific Arts Market
Pacific Arts Market, 460 Wallace St, Nanaimo. Sip hot chocolate, hunt for gingerbread surprises, and discover unique…