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 you can now find at the Pearl include groups, workshops, a drum circle, karaoke and much more.  

Recently, the Pearl hosted its first “Night Owl: After Dark” event for those 18 years old and above.  

“We were lucky to get Ashley Lopez up from Sandpoint for our inaugural Night Owl: After Dark. She is a professional belly dancer, contortionist, and singer who has been part of Northwest Belly Dance’s shows at the Pearl in the past,” McCallum Morgan, program director, said.  

“We hoped that by keeping the entertainment under wraps, we’d get people curious and excited to discover what was going on. Around 20 people showed up for the event and had a really great time and stayed until midnight.” Morgan said, adding, "For future Night Owl events, we are open to the public’s input on entertainment and activities.” 

LIST OF OCT EVENTS 

Thursday, Oct. 3 – Karaoke – 6-9 p.m.   

Karaoke Night returns to The Pearl, come let your inner rock star out to sing under the stage lights for those 16 years old and above. There will be snack and drink specials in the lounge. 

Saturday, Oct. 5 – Rhythm Boomers Drum Circle – 10 a.m.  

Listen and enjoy or join in the drum circle. Participants can bring their own drum. However, if you don’t have one, a collection of percussion instruments are available. This is a free event.   

Sunday, Oct. 6 - Psychic Speakeasy – 7 p.m. 

An evening version of Tea & Tarot: tarot, oracle, and other forms of divination. An evening of magic for alternative spiritualists, or the casual dabbler. The Pearl Lounge will be serving themed cocktails and wine. Come to learn, have fun, socialize, and have a drink. Free entry. 

Monday, Oct. 7 and 14 – Writers Group – 6 p.m.  

Writers' Group returns with rotating hosts, Melinda Brinkman, Grace Robinson, and McCallum Morgan. Guided discussion on a weekly topic will be followed by optional writing prompts and sharing. Currently this program is mostly about story writing, but it's also a good place to meet local writers and talk shop. Join remotely via zoom at https://tinyurl.com/3hhedx25. Meeting ID: 826 0652 1308 Passcode: 9uXTE 

Wednesday, Oct. 9 and 23 - Kundalini Activation Process – 6 p.m.  

The Kundalini Life Force Activation offers a transformative experience open to all individuals seeking spiritual growth, self-realization, and a deeper connection to their inner selves. Whether you're new to spiritual practices or on a lifelong journey of self-discovery, LFA can facilitate the expansion of your consciousness, enabling you to attain non-dual states of awareness. Embark on a journey that transcends the ordinary and unlocks the doors to the extraordinary. Life force energy activation is a sacred path to self-realization and forging a deeper connection with the world around you. The Kundalini Activation Process is a powerful way for your body and mind to reconnect and process experiences. $25 fee. Pay at the door or prepay for your session at studio19one.com. 

Thursday, Oct. 17 – Book Talk – 6-8 p.m.  

Book club without assigned reading: Talk about the book you are reading! Free light refreshments are available, including wine.    

Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19 - Building Bridges  

Travel around the globe with BOUNDLESS and SPIRITSONG choirs as they celebrate some favorite music from the 13 tours the choirs have made since 2001 under the direction of conductor Vicki Blake Thompson. Performances are Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. Entrance is $12. For 18 and under the fee is $6. 

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.