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SUMMARY:🎉 OCTOBER AT SIMONHOLT — LIVE MUSIC\, MAGIC\, JAZZ\, CRAFTS & NEW CONNECTIONS! 🍂🎶
DESCRIPTION:🎉 OCTOBER AT SIMONHOLT — LIVE MUSIC\, MAGIC\, JAZZ\, CRAFTS & NEW CONNECTIONS! 🍂🎶 \nOctober is packed with great reasons to get out and enjoy a night at Simonholt! From live music and jazz to table-side magic\, crafts and a singles social\, we’re bringing together great food\, great drinks\, live entertainment and community all month long. \n✨ Friday\, Oct. 2 — Magic Show Special Event | $15\nKick off October with a special evening of close-up magic\, amazing tricks and interactive fun.\n⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM \n🎩 PLUS — FREE TABLE-SIDE MAGIC EVERY FRIDAY!\nEnjoy a little magic right at your dinner table every Friday from 6:30–7:30 PM. Come for dinner and let the entertainment come to you! \n🎸 Sunday\, Oct. 4 — Duende Libre | $30\nFeaturing Alex Chadsey\, Jeff Busch and Farko Dosumov. Experience an exciting blend of world jazz\, Latin rhythms and dynamic improvisation.\n⏰ 7:30 PM \n🎶 Saturday\, Oct. 17 — Hollywood Knights | $15\nClassic hits\, great energy and a Saturday night made for good food\, drinks and live music.\n⏰ 7:30 PM \n🎺 Sunday\, Oct. 18 — NMA Big Band | $25\nFeaturing vocalist Tasha Adams and the Nanaimo Musicians Association Big Band. Get ready for a powerful evening of big-band classics\, swing and more!\n⏰ 7:30 PM \n🎨 Wednesday\, Oct. 21 — Craft Night | $35–$40\nLost Arts Club presents Seaglass Tree or Snowman. Create your own beautiful piece in a relaxed and social atmosphere. All materials provided and all ages welcome!\n⏰ 6:00 PM \n🔥 Saturday\, Oct. 24 — Red Giant Band | $15\nTurn up your Saturday night with high-energy rock and live music!\n⏰ 7:30 PM \n❤️ Sunday\, Oct. 25 — Nanaimo Singles Social | $20\nA relaxed evening designed for meeting new people\, enjoying great food and drinks\, and making meaningful connections. All adults welcome! Ticket includes one complimentary drink.\n⏰ 5:00 PM \n🎸 Friday\, Oct. 30 — The Flash Backs Band | $15\nFinish the month with a night of classic rock\, pop and dance hits from the ’60s\, ’70s\, ’80s and beyond!\n⏰ 7:30 PM \n🍂 October at Simonholt is about more than coming out for an event. It’s about sharing a meal\, discovering live entertainment\, trying something creative\, meeting new people and enjoying more of what Nanaimo’s community has to offer. \nCome for dinner. Stay for the experience. Make a night of it! 🥂✨ \n📍 Simonholt Restaurant\n6582 Applecross Rd.\, Nanaimo\, BC\n📞 Reservations: 250-933-3338 \nGreat Food · Great Drinks · Live Entertainment · Good Company \nSee you this October at Simonholt! 🎶🍂✨
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LOCATION:SIMONHOLT Food\, Drink & Live Music Restaurant\, 6582 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9V 0A4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Simonholt Social Night: Craft Night
DESCRIPTION:$35-$40| Seaglass Tree or Snowman\n\n\nCreate your own unique sea glass Christmas tree using our selection of local and cultured sea glass\, driftwood\, starfish\, and other decorations on a cedar plank. You can choose to enhance your tree with a string of warm white or colored lights if you choose. \n​ \nor Create a charming Seaglass Snowman with fairy lights on a rustic cedar board in this fun\, festive class. You’ll arrange twinkling lights and seaglass pieces into a snowman design\, add your beaded carrot nose\, lava stone mouth and buttons then finish it off with artificial starfish in the sky—perfect for holiday décor or gifting
URL:https://www.simonholt.ca/event/simonholt-social-night-craft-night-2/
LOCATION:SIMONHOLT Food\, Drink & Live Music Restaurant\, 6582 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9V 0A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Craft Night
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SUMMARY:Red Giant at Simonholt
DESCRIPTION:LIFT OFF with RED GIANT as you embark on a musical journey with a group of seasoned\,\n\n\nprofessional musicians from Vancouver Island. RED GIANT is a group of seasoned local\n\n\nmusicians\, playing your favourite Rock & Roll hits from the 70’s\, 80’s\, 90’s to present\, RED\n\n\nGIANT is excited to take you on a journey that is out of this world.\n\n\nPhil Dickson – Lead Vocals\, Rhythm Guitar\n\n\nStu Johnson – Lead Guitar\n\n\nScott Arkell – Piano\, Synth\n\n\nChad Cleveland – Bass Guitar\n\n\nKevin Bishop – Drums\, Vocals\n\n\nSome recent comments sent into us:\n\n\n“…we danced the whole time!”\n\n\n“[Your] live music helped to make our event that much more successful!”\n\n\n“Small or large stage\, they are worth seeing!”\n\n\n“You can see that they love what they do!
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LOCATION:SIMONHOLT Food\, Drink & Live Music Restaurant\, 6582 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9V 0A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live Music Events
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SUMMARY:Flashback band at Simonholt
DESCRIPTION:Classic Rock | Together for Nearly Two Decades \n  \nFlashback is a classic rock band whose enduring chemistry has been refined over the better part of two decades. While the lineup has evolved through the years\, the heart of the band has remained constant: a passion for music that makes your feet move and your heart soar. \n  \nDrawing inspiration from the golden era of rock and roll and everything in between\, Flashback delivers high-energy performances that honor the timeless songs audiences know and love while injecting them with fresh\, road-tested enthusiasm. Their setlists span the anthems and deep cuts that defined generations of rock\, played with the kind of seasoned musicianship that only comes from years of playing together. \n  \nNearly twenty years in\, Flashback isn’t slowing down. Whether it’s a packed club\, a festival stage\, or a private event\, the band brings the same commitment to every show: great songs\, tight musicianship\, and a good time had by all. \nPresented by Wanapa’s Entertainment
URL:https://www.simonholt.ca/event/flashback-band-at-simonholt/
LOCATION:SIMONHOLT Food\, Drink & Live Music Restaurant\, 6582 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9V 0A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live Music Events
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SUMMARY:Tora Fujikawa & Band at Simonholt Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:October 31 a night of music and dancing! Join Tora Fujikawa & Band at Simonholt Restaurant for a lively fall evening with great music\, food\, drinks\, and dancing. \nSaturday\, October 31 | 7:30–9:30 PM \nTickets: $20 — on Showpass or at Simonholt Restaurant\n6582 Applecross Rd\, Nanaimo\nReservations required: 250-933-3338 \nPresented by Wanapa’s Entertainment\nTora is a singer-songwriter based in Vancouver\, BC\, who grew up in Nanaimo. From a young age\, she was drawn to singing and storytelling\, eventually learning guitar and developing her own songwriting style. As a teenager\, she began entering singing competitions\, building confidence as a vocalist and gaining stage experience. Her journey continued with her becoming a finalist in Nanaimo Idol 2025\, further fueling her passion for connecting with audiences through music. Her music blends elements of pop and country combining catchy melodies with personal\, story-driven lyrics inspired by life and love. \nDrawing inspiration from artists who bring fun\, heart and authenticity to their music. She is inspired by artists such as Miranda Lambert\, Shania Twain\, and Ella Langley. \nTora has begun building her presence in the local music scene through a variety of live performances across Vancouver Island and Vancouver. Her performances include acoustic sets at local breweries such as The Wolf Brewing Company in Nanaimo\, and music venue Guilt & Co. in Vancouver. Most recently she performed with her band at The Queen’s music venue in Nanaimo. \nAlongside music\, Tora also works as a pediatric nurse at BC Children’s Hospital bringing the same connection into her songwriting and performances. She performs a mix of heartfelt originals and crowd-favourite covers\, with the goal of creating an inviting and engaging experience for her audience. \nTora is building her sound while performing across British Columbia\, gearing up for the release of her debut music\, and shaping what’s next.
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LOCATION:SIMONHOLT Food\, Drink & Live Music Restaurant\, 6582 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9V 0A4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Simonholt Social Night: Craft Night
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 4\, 6:00pm-8:00pm$60 | Driftwood Tree\n\n\nJoin us to make a beautiful Driftwood Tree! Choose from a variety of driftwood sizes with pre-drilled holes to build your tree on a live edge wood base with a central metal rod. String a 36-LED light strand around your branches and decorate the tips with sea glass. Top your tree with two starfish and optionally glue sand and shells on the base. These trees stand approximately 20 inches tall. All supplies are included\, and participants of all ages are welcome to join this fun and creative workshop!
URL:https://www.simonholt.ca/event/simonholt-social-night-craft-night-3/
LOCATION:SIMONHOLT Food\, Drink & Live Music Restaurant\, 6582 Applecross Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9V 0A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Craft Night
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