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, April 11 — “Within the Silence,” 6:30 p.m.   

“Within the Silence” is being presented by the Boundary County Human Rights Task Force, co-sponsored by the Idaho Humanities Council. Living Voices is a theater company that Brings Life to History by creating a unique multi-media interactive experience. Using historical perspective based on real people and events, a live actor is synchronized with archival film and photos creating a unique interactive dynamic performance.  

This is a free event.  

Saturday, April 12 and 19 — Rhythm Boomers Drum Circle, 10 a.m.  

Come make some rhythm. Percussion will be supplied for those without it. This is a free event.  

Sunday, April 13 — 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, April 14 — Writing Workshop – 6 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 a presentation and engaging activities for attendees. April's workshop is focused on making story outlines for writing and setting goals. This is a free event. 

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

No assigned reading. Come and chat about books. Light refreshments and wine served. Books are available for sharing. 

Monday, April 21 — 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.