What's Up in Wells

Karaoke Night
2025-07-26 21:00 - 23:30, 2025-08-02 21:00 - 23:30, 2025-08-09 21:00 - 23:30, 2025-08-16 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) | Jack O’ Club Restaurant & Pub, 12383 Hwy 27 E., Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Every Saturday from 9 pm to late

Magical Bog Walk
2025-07-29 22:00 - 23:55, 2025-07-30 22:00 - 23:55, 2025-07-31 22:00 - 23:55 | BC
Go for a late night stroll on the trail between the Blair Street Bridge and the Jack O’ Clubs and see Yukon based artist Tara Kolla’s stunning paper house lanterns. The Bog will be lit up with this magical installation from 10 PM to midnight July 29th-31st.✨ We encourage everyone to be bear aware and travel in groups.
🎟️ And then… book your tickets for Theatre in the Bog on Friday, August 1st to see the forest come alive with artists from the Cariboo and beyond!
These delightful paper houses are on loan to Island Mountain Arts from longtime Ramshackle Theatre collaborator Tara Kolla (@wishfactory) , a self-described maximalist artist living in Whitehorse and working in multiple mediums and modes.

Wells Disc Golf League Game
2025-07-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Wells Disc Golf Course
Hello Wells, the weather is getting nice and we would like to get our discgolf league started again! We are planning to play Wednesday afternoon/evenings starting at 5:00. We will have a fire going at the shelter and there are extra discs for anyone wanting to try it out.
No experience needed, and I hope to see you out there!

Pickleball at the Hall
2025-07-31 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Pickleball is back! Thursdays @ 6:30pm, starting in November, at the Community Hall. All you need is a pair of running shoes. Drop in fee is $3. No experience required.
Hope to see you there!

3rd Sunset Theatre Speakeasy Mini Festival
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-05 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
WHAT: Sunset Theatre’s 3rd Speakeasy Festival
WHEN: Friday, August 1 to 3, 2025
WHERE: The Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley Street, Wells, BC V0K 2R0
WHY: To Celebrate Independent Canadian Theatre Artists and Musicians
TICKETS: $15 or $20/show
DAY PASSES: $50 for 3 shows on Aug 2 or Aug 3
ONLINE TICKETS: https://www.sunset-theatre.com/tickets
Shhhhh, Speakeasy…100 years after the secret Speakeasies were born out of the 1920s prohibition, The Sunset Theatre in Wells is hosting its third Speakeasy Festival, which originated in Summer 2022 as a celebration of being able to gather again and “Speak Easy” after 2 years of pandemic. The Speakeasy Festival was also created as a platform to present new Canadian plays born out of our Sunset Exploration Series – a creation development series for emerging and established Canadian playwrights, as well as hosting other independent theatre productions developed outside of the Sunset.
This year’s Festival goers will experience 4 different shows at the Sunset Theatre over the course of the long weekend between August 1 – 3.
The long weekend in Wells kicks off on Friday, August 1st with our friends at Island Mountain Arts and Ramshackle Theatre hosting Theatre in the Bog, an offering of five site specific 10 minute plays performed through the Wells Meadow from 7:30PM – 9:30PM.
After Theatre in the Bog the action moves to the Sunset Theatre for a 10PM evening concert with The Salt Weather Trio and a Late Night Speakeasy to Kick Off our LONG WEEKEND SPEAKEASY FESTIVAL!
FIRST NIGHT • FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2025 • 10PM ’TIL LATE!
10PM TO 11PM • THE SALT WEATHER CONCERT • $20.00
(August 1, 2 and 3!)
We kick off our SpeakEasy Festival with a late night concert with Vancouver based band, The Salt Weather – a harmony-driven trio whose sound is as expansive and grounded as the geography that shaped them. With roots stretching from the still waters of Southern Ontario to the salt air of the Pacific Coast, their music is born of lake and sea—songs shaped by water and wind. Blending folk, indie, and atmospheric elements, their voices move like weather systems: distinct, layered, and emotionally true. The Salt Weather creates music for ocean mornings, shifting skies and the places in-between. They’ll be playing all 3 nights at 10pm!
11PM TO 1AM – THE SUNSET SPEAKEASY • FREE
(August 1, 2 and 3!)
The nightly Speakeasy gathering…what is that you say? Well – Speakeasy is a very casual late night gathering where you can chill and chat with friends while you listen or dance to some all decades tunes. We turn the stage into a cozy lounge with comfy seats, tables and funky lighting, creating an inviting atmosphere for a late night night-cap and hang out with friends!
DAY 2 • SATURDAY, AUGUST 2ND • 7PM ’TIL LATE
7PM – 8:15PM • HOLDING THE DOOR OPEN FOR FAMOUS PEOPLE • $20.00 (August 2 & 3)
Written and Performed by Karen Planden, Directed by Dirk Van Stralen • Wells, BC
Holding The Door Open For Famous People is an epic tale of what happens when a young prairie girl comes face to face with her dreams of fame, fortune and Broadway in the Big Apple. Is it fate or fortune that leads her to right where she’s supposed to be.
9PM – 10PM • BREAK A LEG • $20.00
Written and Performed by Brian Fidler, Ramshackle Theatre • Whitehorse, Yukon
Break A Leg is a collectively improvised tale inspired by Tramadol, extra-strength Tylenol and the power of community. Created through the haze of a badly broken leg, Fidler draws the audience into his experience through storytelling and games that speak to the better part of human nature and our innate desire to help each other in challenging circumstances.
10PM – 11PM • THE SALT WEATHER CONCERT • $20.00
Featuring Lindsay Robertson, Beth Southwell and Christie Rose
11PM – 1AM – THE SUNSET SPEAKEASY • FREE
DAY PASSES FOR ALL 3 SHOWS PLUS THE SPEAKEASY ARE $50.00!
DAY 3 • SUNDAY, AUGUST 3RD • 7PM ’TIL LATE
7PM – 8:15PM • HOLDING THE DOOR OPEN FOR FAMOUS PEOPLE • $20.00
Written and Performed by Karen Planden, Directed by Dirk Van Stralen • Wells, BC
9PM – 9:30PM • LUCH’S LEGACY • $15.00
Written and Performed by Lucy Jeffery • Wells, BC/Lions Bay, BC
Luch’s Legacy is a solo show with music that explores what our world is like for the little guy.
10PM – 11PM • THE SALT WEATHER CONCERT • $20.00
Featuring Lindsay Robertson, Beth Southwell and Christie Rose • Vancouver, BC
11PM – 1AM – THE SUNSET SPEAKEASY • FREE
DAY PASSES FOR ALL 3 SHOWS PLUS THE SPEAKEASY ARE $50.00!
Visit www.sunset-theatre.com OR call us at 250.994.3400
Tickets can also be paid via e-transfer to sunsettheatre@gmail.com

Theatre in the Bog
2025-08-01 19:30 - 21:30 | BC
Join us on August 1st for Theatre in the Bog!
Featuring a line-up of the best and brightest artists from the Cariboo and beyond, Theatre in the Bog offers playful, daring theatre mixed with a healthy dose of folksy charm.
Brian Fidler, the Artistic Director of Ramshackle Theatre, is working with artists and theatre makers to create magic in the bog just on the edge of Wells. Get out of the black box and see just how wild theatre can be!
Set in the meadow on the edge of the town of Wells, on the traditional territory of the Lhtako Dene, in an area with significant land use of the Dakelh and Secwépemc peoples, Theatre in the Bog leaves the seats and stages behind, allowing creators to explore beyond the boundaries of conventional theatre. Against a backdrop of scrubby spruce, pine and willow, audiences are led through the woods to see original performances that artists have cooked up over the course of a week.

The Salt Weather
2025-08-01 22:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-02 22:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-03 22:00 - 23:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
The Salt Weather is a harmony-driven trio whose sound is as expansive and grounded as the geography that shaped them. With roots stretching from the still waters of Southern Ontario to the salt air of the Pacific Coast, their music is born of lake and sea—songs shaped by water and wind. Blending folk, indie, and atmospheric elements, their voices move like weather systems: distinct, layered, and emotionally true. The Salt Weather creates music for ocean mornings, shifting skies and the places in-between.

Break a Leg
2025-08-02 21:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Created and performed by Brian Fidler, Break a Leg is a collectively improvised tale inspired by Tramadol, extra-strength Tylenol, and the power of community.
Come see the facilitator of Island Mountain Arts production of the site-specific Theatre in the Bog in an intimate performance at the Sunset.
Island Mountain Arts about Brian:
Brian Fidler is the Artistic Director of Ramshackle Theatre, and has been working with artists and theatre makers to create magic in the bog just on the edge of Wells. Get out of the black box and see just how wild theatre can be!⁠
And then – we’d suggest – get back into the black box and just see how wild theatre can be!
One night only, sadly.

Luch's Legacy
2025-08-03 21:00 - 22:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Luch’s Legacy is a solo show with music that explores what our world is like for the little guy.

Trees.Listen Harp Concert
2025-08-10 20:00 - 21:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
🎶 Join us at the Sunset Theatre on August 10th at 8:00PM for a live harp concert with Sharlene Wallace including photography projections, electronics, and Celtic harp inspired by trees! 🌳
Trees.Listen is an immersive sonic journey co-composed by Frank Horvat and Sharlene Wallace and inspired by the profound knowledge of acclaimed botanist and climate change visionary Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger and her book, To Speak for the Trees. This soundscape comes to life with the intimate and evocative tones of the Celtic lever harp fused with meticulously crafted electronic atmosphere and projections of Sharlene’s photographs. Experience the resonance of trees through the harp’s voice as every movement captures the spirit and wisdom of each tree. Trees.Listen is a musical storytelling experience that weaves the ancient past with modern sound design, offering a new way of “listening” to the planet.
🎟️ Tickets for Sharlene’s concert and for Harp School are live at islandmountainarts.tickit.ca. We can’t wait to see you there!⁠
Part of the harp school already? Your ticket has already been booked!

International Harp School Public Events
2025-08-10 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-15 18:00 - 19:00 | BC
🎶 Do you want to experience some of the magic that harp school has to offer?
We have multiple different events that will be open to the public for you to enjoy! On August 10th join us for Trees.Listen with Sharlene Wallace, followed by an Instructors concert on August 12th, then join us for the coffee house at The Summit (next to Frog on the Bog) on the 14th, and finally, on August 15th, we will be hosting a potluck and Cèilidh to finish off harp school!
We can’t wait to see you there!

2025 IMA International Harp School
2025-08-11 - 2025-08-16 | BC
Calling all harp enthusiasts!
Join us for the 39th annual Harp School in picturesque Wells, British Columbia. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of lever harp amidst the backdrop of the Cariboo Mountains.
This 5-day workshop offers expert instruction for all skill levels, from novice to advanced players, including a class for youth! Enjoy morning classes, afternoon workshops, and intimate concerts featuring renowned harpists from around the globe.
Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your technique, explore new repertoire, and be inspired by the harmonious blend of music and nature. Reserve your spot now for an unforgettable musical journey in the heart of BC’s gold rush country!
Get more information here: www.imarts.com/events/2025harp
Dates:
August 11 – 15th, 2025, with special welcome on Sunday August 10th.
Registration Details:
Early Bird – $449 + Taxes and Fees – To Jan 31st, 2025
Regular – $529 + Taxes and Fees
Registration closes July 1st, 2025.
Payment Plans are available!
Registration does not include accommodations and meals.
Accommodations are limited in Wells and fill up fast – Book your stay today! -> www.imarts.com/accommodation

Barkerville's Indigenous Peoples' Celebration
2025-08-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Barkerville Historic Town & Park, 14301 Hwy 26 E., Barkerville, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Celebrate the region’s Indigenous culture and history!
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
10AM – 4PM
Artists’ Market in the Welcome Centre
Including free Bannock!
Special Event Programming
at Mitlite Iskum #188
Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration
Morning Drum Circle
9:30am
Join us for a traditional Indigenous drum circle at Mitlite Iskum to start the day and honour the Original Peoples of this land. 15 minutes.
Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration
PARADE
11:20am
The parade begins at the Chinatown Arch and finishes at Mitlite Iskum
Welcome Ceremony
11:30am
Join us at Mitlite Iskum as we welcome our guests to the Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration.
Drumming, Dancing, & Stories
11:45pm
The celebration kicks off with ceremonial dances and drumming from across British Columbia, along with stories shared by the region’s Elders.
Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration
Bear Dancers
3:15pm
The St’át’imc Bear Dancers provide an unforgettable performance and cultural experience that is not to be missed.
Indigenous Peoples’ Celebration
Games
4:00pm
The traditional Lahal game dates back countless generations and is a fun activity for all ages.
Closing Drum Circle
5:15pm
The final drum circle of the day will close out the day’s celebrations.

The Winze Files: Artwork and Reading
2025-08-16 19:30 - 20:00 | SARRAS, 2338 Bowman Cres, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
SARRAS Presents: An Evening in the Winze
Join us Saturday , August 16th at the historic Sarras: Stage and Recording, Retreat and Sanctuary in Wells for a night of art and eerie storytelling.
Artwork & Reading
The Winze Files: Volume 1 — The Taste of the Tommyknocker
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Reading begins at 7:30 PM
Featuring Caroline Anders
Step into the world of Feverin—where cursed gold, haunted vaults, and sourdough secrets blur the line between past and present. There will be artwork, books, and maybe even a cinnamon bun or two.
Come early. Stay weird.

Emerging Artist Weekend
2025-08-16 20:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-17 20:00 - 21:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Come to the Sunset Theatre in Wells for our first Emerging Artist Weekend!
On Saturday August 16th at 8pm we’re thrilled to host two brand-new theatre shows: Luch’s Legacy, created and performed by Lucy Jeffery, and I can’t believe you turned my barbie house into a whiskey bar, created and performed by Philippa Ryder.
Then on Sunday August 17th at 8pm join us for an evening of music performed by emerging BC artists ready to share their passion with you!

Wells Community Market
2025-08-17 13:00 - 18:00 | BC
The Wells Historical Society is hosting a Community Market where residents can donate items that will be available for sale at this event. More details are to come in the future
