Upcoming Events at the Pearl
The Pearl Theater has always been the venue to see concerts and plays in Bonners Ferry, but the theater is expanding programs to include a wider variety of events. Events offered at the Pearl now include groups, workshops, a drum circle, karaoke and much more.
Friday, May 9 — Paranormal Open Mic, 7 p.m.
A chance for those who have seen or heard anything inexplicable or out of this world to tell their story. All experiences or stories welcome, from paranormal encounters and sightings to ghosts, Bigfoot, aliens and mysteries. Songs and poems are acceptable if they are on theme or (preferably) are based on the performer's paranormal experiences.
Saturday, May 10 & 17 — Rhythm Boomers Drum Circle, 10 a.m.
Come make some rhythm. Percussion will be supplied for those without it. This is a free event.
Monday, May 12 — Write In, 6-7:30 p.m.
A team of local authors are bringing a monthly writing workshop to the Pearl. Each month will feature a new topic related to fiction writing. There will be presentations and engaging activities for attendees. These workshops are free for the community. May's workshop is focused on creating characters for fiction.
Thursday, May 15 — Book Talk, 6-8 p.m.
No assigned reading. Community residents are invited to come and chat about books. Light refreshments and wine served. Books are available for sharing.
Sunday, May 18 — Still life drawing night, 6:30 p.m.
Area residents are invited to come practice their drawing skills by drawing from life. A still life will be set up and light refreshments will be available. Participants should bring their own materials. All skill levels welcome. This is a free event.
Monday, May 19 — Write In, 6-7:30 p.m.
Bring writing projects to work on and meet other local writers. Free to participate.
Built in 1894, the Pearl Theater was originally the first Catholic Church in Bonners Ferry. The historic building is now a theater that provides performance arts, and other events, to the growing community of Boundary County.
The Pearl Theater, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization founded in 2012 with the goal of providing quality performing arts in an intimate historic downtown art house. The Pearl Theater’s objective as a nonprofit is to foster and develop the artistic talents and skills of community members of all ages, to serve as an outreach to encourage and facilitate social activities, and to nurture excellence in the performing arts through the presentation of performing artists from the local area as well as national and international arenas.
The theater is available to rent for personal and public events.
Call 208-627-2675, email info@thehistoricpearltheater.org, or visit thehistoricpearltheater.org for more information about events or renting the facility.