BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//What's Up in Wells - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://whatsupinwells.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for What's Up in Wells REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250810T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250810T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250808T152817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T152817Z UID:10003642-1754856000-1754859600@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Trees.Listen Harp Concert DESCRIPTION:šŸŽ¶ 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! šŸŒ³ \nTrees.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 Sharleneā€™s photographs. Experience the resonance of trees through the harpā€™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 ā€œlisteningā€ to the planet. \nšŸŽŸļø Tickets for Sharleneā€™s concert and for Harp School are live at islandmountainarts.tickit.ca. We canā€™t wait to see you there!ā \nPart of the harp school already? Your ticket has already been booked! URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/trees-listen-harp-concert/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/529797732_1622236739149494_4844333996974944821_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250809T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250808T151814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T151814Z UID:10003634-1754769600-1754773200@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Jake's Gift DESCRIPTION:Come experience Julia Mackeyā€™s Governor General award-winning play about a WWII veteranā€™s reluctant return to Normandy to find the grave of the brother who never came home. \nhttps://jakesgift.com URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/jakes-gift-4/2025-08-09/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jakesgift1819july2025sunsettheatre8pm.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250808T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250808T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250808T151814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T151814Z UID:10003633-1754683200-1754686800@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Jake's Gift DESCRIPTION:Come experience Julia Mackeyā€™s Governor General award-winning play about a WWII veteranā€™s reluctant return to Normandy to find the grave of the brother who never came home. \nhttps://jakesgift.com URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/jakes-gift-4/2025-08-08/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jakesgift1819july2025sunsettheatre8pm.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T230000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250729T024311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T024311Z UID:10003623-1754258400-1754262000@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:The Salt Weather DESCRIPTION: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 seaā€”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. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/the-salt-weather/2025-08-03/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/TheSaltWeather-PromoPic-Transparent.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250729T200322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T200532Z UID:10003632-1754254800-1754258400@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Luch's Legacy DESCRIPTION:Luchā€™s Legacy is a solo show with music that explores what our world is like for the little guy. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/luchs-legacy/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:19+,Theatre,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/luchslegacyaug39pm2025.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250803T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250729T190441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T190441Z UID:10003630-1754247600-1754251200@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Holding the Door Open for Famous People DESCRIPTION:Written and performed by Karen Planden\, Holding the Door Open for Famous People is an enthralling ā€“ and entirely true ā€“ story of a young Calgarian in cowboy boots making her way in the visceral\, intimate and gritty embrace of New York City in the early 80s. \nWARNING: May also contain personal insight into certain era celebrities. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/holding-the-door-open-for-famous-people-2/2025-08-03/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/holdingthedooropenforfamouspeople.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T230000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250729T024311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T024311Z UID:10003622-1754172000-1754175600@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:The Salt Weather DESCRIPTION: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 seaā€”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. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/the-salt-weather/2025-08-02/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/TheSaltWeather-PromoPic-Transparent.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250729T200120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T200120Z UID:10003631-1754168400-1754172000@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Break a Leg DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome see the facilitator of Island Mountain Arts production of the site-specific Theatre in the Bog in an intimate performance at the Sunset. \nIsland Mountain Arts about Brian: \nBrian 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!ā  \nAnd then ā€“ weā€™d suggest ā€“ get back into the black box and just see how wild theatre can be! \nOne night only\, sadly. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/break-a-leg/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/breakaleg2aug20259pm.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250802T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250729T190441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T190441Z UID:10003629-1754161200-1754164800@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Holding the Door Open for Famous People DESCRIPTION:Written and performed by Karen Planden\, Holding the Door Open for Famous People is an enthralling ā€“ and entirely true ā€“ story of a young Calgarian in cowboy boots making her way in the visceral\, intimate and gritty embrace of New York City in the early 80s. \nWARNING: May also contain personal insight into certain era celebrities. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/holding-the-door-open-for-famous-people-2/2025-08-02/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/holdingthedooropenforfamouspeople.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250801T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250801T230000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250729T024311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T024311Z UID:10003621-1754085600-1754089200@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:The Salt Weather DESCRIPTION: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 seaā€”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. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/the-salt-weather/2025-08-01/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/TheSaltWeather-PromoPic-Transparent.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250726T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250726T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250706T004207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T004207Z UID:10003618-1753560000-1753565400@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Cabaret! DESCRIPTION:This mostly locally produced event is a cornucopia of amazing music\, hilarious sketch comedy\, poetry\, and possible nudity. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/cabaret/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Arts,Theatre,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cabaret_26July20258pm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250706T003952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T003952Z UID:10003617-1753300800-1753306200@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Small Kitchen Chaos DESCRIPTION:Trista Bassett and John Fraser blend classic folk with a tiny pinch of country and a sprinkling of rock. Come back July 23rd for a night of the music of John Prine\, delivered in the musical culinary style of Small kitchen Chaos. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/small-kitchen-chaos/2025-07-23/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/smallkitchenchaos2223july20258pm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250722T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250722T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250706T003952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T003952Z UID:10003616-1753214400-1753219800@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Small Kitchen Chaos DESCRIPTION:Trista Bassett and John Fraser blend classic folk with a tiny pinch of country and a sprinkling of rock. Come back July 23rd for a night of the music of John Prine\, delivered in the musical culinary style of Small kitchen Chaos. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/small-kitchen-chaos/2025-07-22/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/smallkitchenchaos2223july20258pm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250719T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250719T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250706T003745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T003745Z UID:10003615-1752955200-1752960600@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Jake's Gift DESCRIPTION:Come experience Julia Mackeyā€™s Governor General award-winning play about a WWII veteranā€™s reluctant return to Normandy to find the grave of the brother who never came home. \nhttps://jakesgift.com URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/jakes-gift-3/2025-07-19/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/jakesgift1819july2025sunsettheatre8pm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250718T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250718T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250706T003745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T003745Z UID:10003614-1752868800-1752874200@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Jake's Gift DESCRIPTION:Come experience Julia Mackeyā€™s Governor General award-winning play about a WWII veteranā€™s reluctant return to Normandy to find the grave of the brother who never came home. \nhttps://jakesgift.com URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/jakes-gift-3/2025-07-18/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/jakesgift1819july2025sunsettheatre8pm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250706T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250706T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250706T002051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T002230Z UID:10003609-1751832000-1751839200@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Celluloid Sundays! Movie & Quiz Night DESCRIPTION:Ā Welcome to Jurassic ParkĀ \nThis Celluloid Sunday July 6 at 8pm weā€™re presenting the original Jurassic Park (1993) on VHS! Plus a special themed Trivia after the movie! Show off your dinosaur knowledge and you just might win a prize!\n\nDate: Sunday\, July 6th @ 8PMRating: PG13Running Time: 2 hours & 6 minutes + Post Film Quiz!\nTickets are $10.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Kids\nwww.sunset-theatre.com/tickets\n\nAbout the film:\nIn Steven Spielbergā€™s massive blockbuster\, paleontologists Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) and mathematician Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) are among a select group chosen to tour an island theme park populated by dinosaurs created from prehistoric DNA. While the parkā€™s mastermind\, billionaire John Hammond (Richard Attenborough)\, assures everyone that the facility is safe\, they find out otherwise when various ferocious predators break free and go on the hunt. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/celluloid-sundays-movie-quiz-night/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Arts,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/515052465_1137195851777641_8681140612441799737_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250705T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250705T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250706T002432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T002432Z UID:10003610-1751745600-1751752800@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Sunset Game Night! DESCRIPTION:Calling all game fanatics!\nWeā€™re hosting a FREE Game Night TONIGHT\, Saturday July 5 at 8PM!\nWeā€™ll have giant bowling\, giant connect four and lots of board games to go around.\nPlus the concession will be open! Bring your favourite game\, some friends and join us for this fun and competitive night!Ā \nSee you at the Sunset! URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/sunset-game-night/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Arts,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/515437620_1137185171778709_5308806305766767644_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250621T171732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T171732Z UID:10003605-1750618800-1750622400@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Fatamorgana DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE PLAY:\nFATAMORGANA is an oneiric tale for adults\, spoken in the language of children. Shadow puppetry and object theatre performance\, visual art experiment\, analog projection. Using flashlights\, prisms\, recycled objects\, paper marionettes\, and performersā€™ bodies\, the piece mirrors the mirageā€”ephemeral visions hovering between reality and imagination. Conjuring a silent\, hypnotic narrative about creation\, destruction\, and fragile beauty of life\, it takes the spectators on a journey through the birth and unraveling of worlds\, from the fusion of first atoms to the fragmentation of modern existence and back. \nABOUT THE COMPANY:\nFatamorgana is an independent theatre collective\, a group of Ukrainian and Polish itinerant artists\, culture animators and managers. Our project\, inspired by the need for beauty in theatre\, began seven years ago in Poland. It is the result of long-standing friendship\, years of creative collaboration\, and a shared curiosity. We explore drama\, puppetry\, shadow puppets and visual art\, object theatre and up-cycle theatre\, producing exclusively original performances. Our work is rooted in the alternative and independent theatre traditions of Poland. We believe that theatre is a form of social commentary\, and can be a catalyst for social transformation\, sparking dialogue and connection. We create not to entertain only but to provoke thought\, to offer moments of reflection\, to inspire change\, to inspire action. \nCAST:\nOleh Nesterov\, Nikon Miedviediev\, Paula Mac URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/fatamorgana/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Arts,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fatamoranga.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20250621T171540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T171540Z UID:10003604-1750532400-1750537800@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Sugarcane DESCRIPTION:Join us this weekend as we kick of the Summer Solstice and National Indigenous Peopleā€™s Day with the Oscar Nominated Documentary\, Sugarcane at 7PM tonight\, Saturday\, June 21st \nA stunning tribute to the resilience of Indigenous people and their way of life\, SUGARCANE\, the debut feature and Oscar-nominated documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie\, is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning. In 2021\, evidence of unmarked graves was discovered on the grounds of an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church in Canada. After years of silence\, the forced separation\, assimilation and abuse many children experienced at these segregated boarding schools was brought to light\, sparking a national outcry against a system designed to destroy Indigenous communities. Set amidst a groundbreaking investigation\, SUGARCANE illuminates the beauty of a community breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma and finding the strength to persevere. \nā€œStunning in every sense of the word\, the new documentary film explores the lasting pain caused by a culture of silence in the Catholic church.ā€ \nā€“ Rohan Naahar\, The Indian Express \nā€œSugarcane is as harrowing as it is vital. Itā€™s a remarkably explicit consideration of intergenerational trauma that manages to center specific suffering without forgoing any aspects of the conditions that birthed such violence.ā€ \nā€“ Kyle Logan\, Chicago Reader URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/sugarcane/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Arts,Free,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/sugarcane.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241214T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241214T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20240818T213406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T213406Z UID:10002847-1734206400-1734213600@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Christmas Cabaret DESCRIPTION:A christmas cornucopia of amazing music\, hilarious sketch comedy\, and spirit! \nTickets are $20/each URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/christmas-cabaret-4/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Theatre,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cabaretchristmas14december2024-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241120T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20240530T161106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T161106Z UID:10002752-1732129200-1732140000@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Piano Heist DESCRIPTION:Lifelong friends and colleagues Nico Rhodes and Patrick Courtin\, shocked and appalled by the realization that piano just isnā€™t cool anymore\, set off on a divine quest to redeem the keyboard and reinstate its reputation as the greatest instrument of ALL TIME! \nEver wonder what Patrick Courtin gets up to when heā€™s not tickling the ivories as resident musical director at the Theatre Royal? \nWell\, wonder no more! \nTeaming up with his best friend Nico Rhodes\, Piano Heist is a virtuosic comic tour of hundreds of years of piano history\, evoking the brilliant humour of the Smothers Brothers and Victor Borge. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/piano-heist/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pianoheist_20november2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240928T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240928T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20240818T213203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T213203Z UID:10002846-1727553600-1727557200@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:BOB MARLEY: How Reggae Changed the World DESCRIPTION:Written and performed by Duane Forrest\, this enthralling show combines storytelling\, music\, and audience engagement\, as Duane brings to life the spirit and essence of Bob Marleyā€™s music. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/bob-marley-how-reggae-changed-the-world/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/duaneforrestā€¢september282024ā€¢8pmV2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240913T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240913T220000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20240913T194058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T194058Z UID:10002856-1726257600-1726264800@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Courtin vs. Keaton - Silent Film as it was meant to be heard! DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Sunset Theatre in Wells on Friday\, September 13\, 2024 @ 8PM for one of our favourites.\nThis Hybrid Soiree of Silent Film with Live Piano Accompaniment and original music by Patrick Courtin is an evening you will thoroughly enjoy. \nThe Evening will be 2 Acts including one 15 minute intermission.\nAct 1 @ 45 minutes\nThe Buster Keaton Silent Film ā€“ SHERLOCK JNR. with Original Live Piano Accompaniment by Patrick Courtin\nAct 2 @ 30 minutes \nThe Buster Keaton Silent Film ā€“ ONE WEEK w/ Original Live Piano Accompaniment by Patrick Courtin.\nTickets $20/$18/$10 or PWYC\n#seeyouatthesunset\nOriginal Music/Show Conceived by Patrick Courtin\nFilms by Buster Keaton URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/courtin-vs-keaton-silent-film-as-it-was-meant-to-be-heard/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Theatre,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/courtin-vs-keaton.jpg-sept-13.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240831T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240831T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20240530T160845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T160925Z UID:10002751-1725134400-1725139800@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:LABOUR DAY CABARET DESCRIPTION:A Labour Day cornucopia of amazing music\, hilarious sketch comedy\, poetry\, and possible nudity. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/labour-day-cabaret/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/artswellscabaret_31august2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240827 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20240818T213003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T213003Z UID:10002845-1724385600-1724644799@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Moonrise Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Our once annual Moonrise Film Festival is back for the first time since 2019! \nANNOUNCEMENT: \nThis year at The Moonrise Film Festival\, we continue to celebrate BC filmmakers from across the province\, with 9 new award-winning short and feature films\, spotlighting areas from the Cariboo\, Okanagan\, Kamloops\, Pender Island\, Greater Vancouver\, and Vancouver Island. And with three traveling directors in attendance participating in candid Q&As\, weā€™re beyond proud to share these visionary and accomplished films\, once more in our beautiful Sunset Theatre in Wells\, BC. \nDAY 1\nFRIDAY\, AUGUST 22 @8PM\nMOONRISE ALUMNI FILMS + Q&A\nA collection of new works by Moonrise alumni filmmakers\, including a special in-progress preview of the upcoming feature film ā€œLegacyā€ with director Q&A by Devan Scott. \nWok-Hei by Joel Salaysay (10min)\nAn Asian-Canadian mother reflects on her heritage after uncovering a forgotten family wok.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSmoke Eater by Gloria Mercer (12min)\nIn 1981\, a young girl spends a day at the fire station with her mother\, the only female firefighter on the force\, and witnesses what a typical day of work looks like\, for better and for worse.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSNEAK PEEK: Legacy by Willa Ross & Devan Scott (62min)\nA man becomes engrossed in an audiobook while walking home on a summer night.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+ Director Q&A with Devan Scott!\n \n\nDAY 2\nSATURDAY\, AUGUST 23 @4PM\nCARIBOO FILMS + Q&A\nFilms from the Cariboo! Starting with a special sneak peek of Sarah Gengeā€™s in-progress Wells documentary\, and ending with two new works and a Q&A by director and historian Richard Wright\, this block is dedicated to films that intimately explore the past\, present\, and future of the Cariboo as home. \nSNEAK PEEK: In-Progress Wells Documentary by Sarah Genge (~45min) \nOnce a booming mine town in the 1930s\, now a population of 200 people remain artists\, independent prospectors\, those who prefer to live in the bush\, and the recently moved-in employees of the new mining development. This documentary aims to portray a snapshot of the contemporary dwellers who reside in the historic town of Wells\, with all its diversity and contradictions\, through a series of intimate and honest portraits of those who call it home. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Pond: The Peace of Wild Things by Richard Wright (5min)\nImages of life in a small wild pond where we can recreate and relax. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLong Road to Cariboo by Richard Wright (21min)\nThis is the story of the great Cariboo Waggon Road in British Columbia\, and its multicultural beginnings\, told through music and song.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n+ Director Q&A with Richard Wright! \nSATURDAY\, AUGUST 23 @8PM\nTHE DUMMY FACTOR + DIRECTOR Q&A \nby O. Corbin Saleken (81min)\n \nAfter two neighborhood children go missing and another is followed home by a strange man\, 12-year-old Noel and his friends launch an investigation. Winner of Best Feature Film (Twister Alley ā€˜21) and Best Director (Deep In The Heart ā€˜20)\, Corbin Salekenā€™s sophomore feature astutely navigates mystery\, suspense\, and comedy through the lens of his own childhood\, with some embellishment. \nWatch the trailer here. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDAY 3\nSUNDAY\, AUGUST 24 @4PM\nUNTIL BRANCHES BEND\nby Sophie Jarvis (98min) \nSet in the seemingly peaceful Okanagan\, a distraught cannery worker discovers an invasive insect that could threaten the livelihood of her entire town. Winner of Best BC Film (VIFF ā€˜22)\, Until Branches Bend is a compelling debut drama from writer-director Sophie Jarvis that examines how nature can interrupt our best-laid plans. \nWatch the trailer here. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, AUGUST 24 @8PM\nSEAGRASS\nby Meredith Hama-Brown (110min)\n\nA Japanese-Canadian woman grapples with the death of her mother as she brings her family to a retreat. When her relationship with her husband begins to impact the childrenā€™s emotional security\, the family is forever changed. Winner of Best BC Film and Best Director of a BC Film (Vancouver Film Critics Circle ā€˜24)\, Meredith Hama-Browneā€™s ā€œmesmerizing Canadian drama tugs at the tensions we canā€™t bring ourselves to untangle.ā€ -The Globe and Mail \n\nWatch the trailer here. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/moonrise-film-festival/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/moonrisefilmfest2024v2composite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240822T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240822T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20240530T160629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T160629Z UID:10002750-1724356800-1724360400@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Kelsey Schmode in Concert DESCRIPTION:All original tunes from a Wells local. \nWeā€™d hoped to feature this concert debut of all-original songs from Kelsey last year\, but a wave of COVID prevented her from taking the stage. The good news is that sheā€™s back for another swing this summer! URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/kelsey-schmode-in-concert/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/kelseyschmode_aug222024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240818T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240818T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20240818T212720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T212720Z UID:10002844-1724007600-1724011200@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Holding the Door Open for Famous People DESCRIPTION:On August 18 we are hosting a staged reading of a New Play created through our Sunset Theatre Exploration Series. \nAugust 18th ā€¢ 7 PM ā€“ Holding the Door Open for Famous People ā€“ Written and Performed by Karen Planden ā€¢ Dramaturgy and Direction by Camille Mitchell. \nThe Sunset Theatre Exploration Series is supported by the BC Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/holding-the-door-open-for-famous-people/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/455714213_18457676752053918_5659743295203422414_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240810T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240810T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20240530T160439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T160439Z UID:10002749-1723320000-1723325400@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:LARRY DESCRIPTION:Since we first heard about this award-winning hit show\, weā€™ve been keen to bring Canadian Clown Artist Candy Roberts to the Sunset stage: sheā€™s fucking brilliant\, and we are lucky to have her. \n(Yes\, we used the F-word\, because this show is for adults.) \nRoberts assumes her alter ego\, LARRY\, in this daring and comedic piece about one dudeā€™s hilarious attempt at self improvement. With rock and roll\, a little ā€œlife-couchingā€\, and a dip into his own psyche\, LARRY uncovers a little more than anyone expected. \nCulled lovingly from the male archetypes that surrounded her during her upbringing\, LARRY helps Candy compassionately examine the limitations of the gender binary\, aging as a woman in society\, and the complexities of being human. \nThis show is for anyone who is\, or knows a woman. Gear-down Big-Rig\, you just might bust a gut and shed a tear! \n(This show is adult-oriented\, recommended ages +18) URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/larry/2024-08-10/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:19+,Theatre,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/larry_august9-102024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240809T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240809T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20240530T160439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T160439Z UID:10002748-1723233600-1723239000@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:LARRY DESCRIPTION:Since we first heard about this award-winning hit show\, weā€™ve been keen to bring Canadian Clown Artist Candy Roberts to the Sunset stage: sheā€™s fucking brilliant\, and we are lucky to have her. \n(Yes\, we used the F-word\, because this show is for adults.) \nRoberts assumes her alter ego\, LARRY\, in this daring and comedic piece about one dudeā€™s hilarious attempt at self improvement. With rock and roll\, a little ā€œlife-couchingā€\, and a dip into his own psyche\, LARRY uncovers a little more than anyone expected. \nCulled lovingly from the male archetypes that surrounded her during her upbringing\, LARRY helps Candy compassionately examine the limitations of the gender binary\, aging as a woman in society\, and the complexities of being human. \nThis show is for anyone who is\, or knows a woman. Gear-down Big-Rig\, you just might bust a gut and shed a tear! \n(This show is adult-oriented\, recommended ages +18) URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/larry/2024-08-09/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:19+,Theatre,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/larry_august9-102024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240730T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240730T213000 DTSTAMP:20260417T174350 CREATED:20240530T160135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T160135Z UID:10002746-1722369600-1722375000@whatsupinwells.com SUMMARY:Where is Grise Fjord? DESCRIPTION:ā€œIā€™m not going to wear my tooth all the time\,ā€ he said. ā€œOnly for special occasions.ā€ \nA staged reading by Dennis Hawkins-Bogle about his rich experiences in the high arctic. \nFormer Wells resident and former Wells-Barkerville School principal Dennis Hawkins-Bogle brings a staged reading about his rich\, challenging and deep experiences while teaching in the high arctic. If you know Dennis\, you will love these stories. \nAnd if you donā€™t\, you will also love these stories. URL:https://whatsupinwells.com/event/where-is-grise-fjord/2024-07-30/ LOCATION:Sunset Theatre\, 2357 Pooley St.\, Wells\, BC\, v0k2r0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Theatre,Wells ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupinwells.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WhereisGriseFiord29-30July2024.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR