Originally emailed on October 22, 2026. View the original email newsletter.
Introducing your new Kxeen Arts Council (and newsletter!)
In June of this year, your local Arts Council went through a bit of a refresh - both in our identity, and in our board make-up. We’ve got a new logo, new name that recognizes the T's’msyen place name for this beautiful island we call home (Kxeen), and we’ve got many new faces on our eleven person board.
The current board for the Arts Council is now:
Heidi Richardson, President
Veronika Stewart, Vice President
Lani Dyck, Treasurer
Jessica Sallenback, Secretary
Sandra Cummings, Director
Coral Cargill, Director
Aurora Martin, Director
Tomasz Dysinski, Director
Nicholas John, Director
Carly Allen, Director
Karen Church, Director
While we’ve had a bit of turnover, we’ve been working to get our bearings and are hitting the ground running with new projects and initiatives, as well as the tried and tested things you love like our annual Craft Fair, film nights, and workshops. You may not have heard from us for a few months, but we’re back and excited to share what we’ve got in store.
October/November Events
Los Gringos Salvajes
LIVE Music at Wheelhouse!
Get ready to dance, Prince Rupert!
The mysterious back-alley milongas (dance halls) of Buenos Aires fuse with the lush tones of Canada’s Wetzinkwa watershed to create the sonic palette of Los Gringos Salvajes.
Fronted by Argentine songwriter Facundo Gastiazoro, the band features vibrant percussion, accordion, bass, lap-steel guitar, and horns.
Together, they craft sultry, evocative tunes that are at times melancholic, often irresistibly rhythmic, and deeply rooted in Argentine traditions yet boldly unique to this time and place. Prepare to cumbia, prepare to tango — or simply surrender to the dance.
Friday, October 23rd
Doors at 8, Music at 9
Toonie Tuesday Movie Nights at Wheelhouse
We’re kicking off Toonie Tuesday Movie Night again at the Wheelhouse!
On the last Tuesday of every month this fall and winter, Wheelhouse will be screening a new flick, so mark your calendars and make room in your routine for a little movie night magic!
This month, they’re bringing out a Halloween classic (rated PG) for a night of spooky-season nostalgia
Grab some popcorn, order a slice of pizza, sip on your favourite beer, and settle in for movie night.
Tuesday, October 27th
7 PM in the Wardroom
$2 admission
Popcorn, pizza by the slice & beer available
Comedy Night at Port City Spirits
Who's ready for a night of laughs? Ashwyn Singh is bringing his comedy tour to Port City Spirits
Not familiar with Ashwyn? Check out his Facebook or IG page for a sneak peek at his jokes and see if his sense of humour makes you laugh
If it does, grab your tickets at ASHWYN.ME
Wheelhouse Crab Boil
Calling all crab lovers! Wheelhouse is serving up a proper crab feast at Wheelhouse on Thursday, October 29th at 7 PM, and you’re going to want a seat at this table!
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and crack into some crab. For $55, you’ll get a full plate of crab with all the fixins, plus a drink.
Brought to you by Area A Crab, with all proceeds supporting the Area A Crab Association bursary fund.
Tickets are available in person only at Wheelhouse — sorry, no online tickets!
Tickets are VERY limited, so don’t wait until the last minute to get cracking! Grab yours before they’re gone.
This is going to be one shell of a good time!
Hallowe’enfest is almost here!
The countdown is on — Prince Rupert’s 39th Annual Hallowe’en Fest is coming!
Join the Prince Rupert Special Events Society on Saturday, October 31 at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre for an evening of spooky, family-friendly Halloween fun!
Doors will be open from 6:00–8:00 PM, with entry by donation. Come dressed in your Halloween best and enjoy an evening of activities, costumes, treats, and fun for the whole family.
Then, head outside after Hallowe’en Fest for our fireworks display at 8:15 PM, weather dependent.
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Jim Ciccone Civic Centre | Entry by donation
Fireworks at 8:15 PM
We can’t wait to celebrate 39 years of Hallowe’en Fest with Prince Rupert!
More details on activities, contests, and everything happening throughout the evening are coming soon — stay tuned!
Prince Rupert Library Open House
Please join the Library on Wednesday October 28th between 7 and 8pm for our first Open House. Meet with trustees, staff, and volunteers to learn more about Library operations and how to get involved!
Halloween the Movie Night
Wednesday, October 28th
Lester Centre of the Arts
Admission by Donation
ILWU Local 505 is sponsoring a spooky night at the Lester Centre! Join in on the horror October 28th at 7PM for a showing of Halloween (2018)! Admission is by donation. costumes are encouraged. Thank you Local 505
Fall Movie Series at the Lester Centre
Coming up next…The Choral
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
6:45 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
Lester Centre of the Arts (map)
The Choral is the third in our series of Fall films in partnership with the Lester Centre. Tickets are $13 for members and $15 for non-members and are available at the door. Films start pretty promptly at 7 pm.
Want to know more about the film? Check out the preview here, or see below for a synopsis: https://youtu.be/2YL4_bEKSzc?si=6NbU5xmN9rknk32r
Featuring Oscar winner Ralph Fiennes, the year is 1916 and the Great War is draining a Yorkshire town of its men, leaving the local choral society without voices. For a performance of Edward Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius, the society’s director, Dr. Guthrie (Fiennes), is forced to recruit his singers from among the town’s adolescent population. Guthrie is a demanding taskmaster, yet under his guidance these teens will come to know the transcendent joys of singing together, while steeling themselves for their impending conscription
For additional details on upcoming films in November/December, check out our events page.
Kaien Island Craft Fair - Vendor Spaces Still Open
Hello crafty people!
We still have some tables left for our 2026 Kaien Island Craft Fair on November 20 & 21
Please email rupertcraftfair@gmail.com for an application.
The Craft Fair is on November 20th (Friday) and 21st this year
Workshop Series
Our board is offering workshops throughout the Fall. Our Calligraphy workshop has now sold out, however there is still room available in our Coloured Pencil Workshop with Lynn Cociani. See below for details!
Join Lynn Cociani - Artist for a full-day coloured pencil drawing workshop on November 28th at ethos Refillery in Prince Rupert.
this hands-on workshop will explore techniques for creating rich colour, depth, texture, and realistic details using professional coloured pencils.
Date: November 28th
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Age: 15+
Cost: $20 plus materials fee $35
Location: ethos Refillery
(133 9th St, Prince Rupert)
Registration is required.
778-884-0775
RiverWalker.Arts@gmail.com
Come spend a creative day immersed in colour, learning, and artistic expression!
What’s coming up?
Northwest Hues
A Group Exhibition Celebrating Northwest BC Artists
APRIL 2027
Ruth Harvey Art Gallery
Museum of Northern British Columbia
Presented by the Kxeen Arts Council
CALL FOR ARTISTS COMING SOON
Regular Community Events
Music Bingo at the Wheelhouse
Think you are the ultimate music expert? Time to put it to the test!
Join Wheelhouse every second Thursday for a night of great music, cold beer, delicious pizza and the chance to some of the best prizes.
Bring your crew, grab a table and settle in for some friendly competition with your host, Morgan. Bring your singing voice!
Karaoke Night at the Moby Pub
Every Tuesday and Thursday night - 10 pm until late. No entry fees or cover, and over 59,000 songs to choose from!
Karaoke Fridays
Port City Spirits 801 Fraser St, Prince Rupert, BC, Canada
The lights drop low, the mic awaits. Hosted by Donnie South, these are no ordinary nights — a call to the bold, the restless, the ones who know a song isn’t just sung, it’s lived. Port City Spirits 9pm til late
