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The Great Klondike International Outhouse Race

In the Great Klondike International Outhouse Race teams of 5 will costume their outhouse as well as themselves and run a course that involves both hilarity and some serious racing!Ā  A Dawson tradition since the 1970ā€™s, the Outhouse Race began as a serious 5km race between distance runners.Ā  Nowadays, all ages and running abilities are […]

Scary Tales

KIAC Ballroom 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Canada

Oct 12

Scary Tales

KIAC Ballroom 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Canada

Oct 12

Event Series KIAC Coffee House & Open Mic Night

KIAC Coffee House & Open Mic Night

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture 2nd and Princess, Dawson City, Canada

KIAC invites you to join their community coffee house and open mic night. Everyone is welcome to perform or simply enjoy the local talent. There will be treats, coffee, and tea. Admission is by donation with all funds raised being donated to a community group or organization. For more information visit KIAC.ca The next coffee […]

Rose Cousins

KIAC welcomes you to enjoy an evening performance by East Coast musician Rose Cousins, recipient of the 2021 Juno Award for Contemporary Roots Album, and two East Coast Music Awards for Contemporary Roots Recording and Solo Recording of the year. Cousins' latest Album BRAVADO transcends listeners into a place of deep reflection on loneliness and […]

Declan O’Donovan Amok

KIAC Ballroom 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Canada

Ā Declan Oā€™Donovan releases ā€˜Amokā€™ with special guest Shannon Oā€™Donovan, featuring Ryan Oā€™Donovan on guitar, celebrating the release of her latest album ā€˜Pockets of Timeā€™ For mor information visit KIAC.ca Tickets on sale at KIAC.eventbrite.ca Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Quisque tincidunt arcu nec est placerat, eu tincidunt urna congue. In fringilla dictum […]

Thuya with Kieran Poile & Ryan McNally

DƫnƤkƤr Zho/KIAC 2nd Ave and Princess St, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

Enjoy an incredible performance by Thuya, a self-taught musician whose music revolves around Bluegrass and Old Time Country. Thuya seeks to bring his audience into his world through honest vulnerability, with the twanging sound of banjo and vocals.Ā  Thuuya will be accompanied by local Yukon musicians Kieran Poile on fiddle and Ryan McNally on guitar.Ā  […]

Buffy St. Marie: Carry it On

KIAC Ballroom 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Canada

A prolific songwriter and advocate for First Nation rights in North America, Buffy St Marie's career spans over sixty years with many countless milestones and accomplishments. Celebrate this incredible artist, still thriving and playing music well into her 80's Carry it On offers a detailed account of Buffy's 2021 North American Tour and her life […]

Kevin Chong Book Reading

The Double Life of Benson Yu is the latest novel by Kevin Chong, join this award-winning author for a book reading co-presented by the Klondike Institute of Arts and Culture and the Dawson City Community Library.Ā  For more information visit KIAC.ca Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Quisque tincidunt arcu nec est placerat, […]

Claire Ness Kids Show

KIAC Ballroom 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Canada

An exciting event for the whole family! Claire Ness brings her fun energy to the stage with a swinging country blues show for kids of all ages! Claire plays her fresh original tunes from her latest award-winning kid's album "Broccoli Farm" as well as classic French and English familiar classics the whole family will recognize. […]

The Rubies (String Show)

DƫnƤkƤr Zho/KIAC 2nd Ave and Princess St, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

Enjoy a relaxing evening with local Yukoners the Rubies, a live string trio featuring Claire Ness on vocals and guitar, Keirha Clark on fiddle and Genesee Keevil on upright bass. This performance is a mix of Keitha's original fiddle tunes, and Claire's original country-blues folk songs and odes to the Yukon.Ā  For more information visit […]

Event Series Midnight Sun Lounge Launch Party

Midnight Sun Lounge Launch Party

Midnight Sun 3rd Ave & Queen St, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

The Midnight Sun is opening its doors for the first time in nearly a decade!The doors will be opening May 19th - 20thĀ  featuring live music from Elliot Brood - an award-winning Canadian band.Tickets will be $10 and proceeds raised will be for the Kā€™Ć¤jit-in Zho Trā€™ondĆ«k HwĆ«chā€™in Youth Center. Listen to Adam Gerle, Vice […]

Park’s Canada Doors Open Dawson

Dawson City

Spring awakens Dawson City and what better way to celebrate the turn of the season than with Park's Canada Doors Open Dawson?Ā  Wander through the heritage buildings of Dawson and explore the parts of town that are rarely seen by those outside of Parks Staff.Ā  Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Quisque tincidunt […]

Event Series Midnight Sun Lounge Launch Party

Midnight Sun Lounge Launch Party

Midnight Sun 3rd Ave & Queen St, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

The Midnight Sun is opening its doors for the first time in nearly a decade!The doors will be opening May 19th - 20thĀ  featuring live music from Elliot Brood - an award-winning Canadian band.Tickets will be $10 and proceeds raised will be for the Kā€™Ć¤jit-in Zho Trā€™ondĆ«k HwĆ«chā€™in Youth Center. Listen to Adam Gerle, Vice […]

Riverside Arts Festival Gallery Hop!

Dawson City

Kickstart the Riverside Arts Festival with the self-directed community-wide Gallery Hop. Walk through the community and find incredible art collaborations between visual artists and local businesses who have created one-night-only pop-up galleries that will have unique creations and performances on display throughout the evening.Ā  Support our creative community minds with friends and family exploring fun […]

Weekend on the Wing

Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre km 71.5, Dempster Highway, Yukon Territory, Canada

Welcome, Yukon's incredible feathered friends at Weekend on the Wing.Ā  Explore with expert birders and local naturalists to uncover a diverse variety of bird species migrating from the south, as they begin to nest and rear their young.Ā  Weekend on the Wing welcomes back the beautiful bird song and the start of the summer season […]

Drag Me North

Palace Grand Theatre Third and King St, Dawson City, Canada

Drag Me North is a showcase of the Yukonā€™s burgeoning drag scene, returning to the vaudevillian stage at the historic Palace Grand Theatre. Aiming to celebrate the myriad of identities and expressions in our Yukon communities, while gathering together for a weekend in beautiful Dawson City, the traditional territory of the Tr'ondĆ«k HwĆ«ch'in. Featuring: Beau […]

Tombstone Solstice Hike

Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre km 71.5, Dempster Highway, Yukon Territory, Canada

Celebrate the longest day of the year under the Midnight Sun with a hike in Tombstone Territorial Park and watch in wonder as our sun circles the sky never dipping below the horizon.Ā  For more information call (867) 993-7714 or email TombstoneCenter@gmail.com Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Quisque tincidunt arcu nec est […]

Tombstone Botany Weekend

Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre km 71.5, Dempster Highway, Yukon Territory, Canada

Spend a weekend at Tombstone Territorial Park learning about the abundant flora that grows here. Hike with expert and local naturalists that are familiar with the wild flora and fauna found in Tombstone and much more.Ā  To learn more call (867) 993 7714 or email TombstoneCenter@gmail.com Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Quisque […]

Solstice St. Jean with New Hermitage & Beau Nectar

DƫnƤkƤr Zho/KIAC 2nd Ave and Princess St, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

Celebrate Solstice St. Jean with live performances from the bilingual band Beau Nectar,Ā  and the New Hermitage as we celebrate Summer Solstice and St. Jean Baptise. Explore the relationship and impact with have with nature with these incredible performers. All ages with a licenced cash bar (19+) For more information and tickets visit Eventbrite Lorem […]

Sarah Jane Scouten with Cud Eastbound

DƫnƤkƤr Zho/KIAC 2nd Ave and Princess St, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

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CFYT 75th Birthday!

WOW! 75 YEARS YOUNG!Come on down to the station Thursday 20 July and help CFYT 106.9FM celebrate 75 years of community radio.Food, fun, merchandise, and special guests! Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Quisque tincidunt arcu nec est placerat, eu tincidunt urna congue. In fringilla dictum nisi, a pretium justo rutrum at. Donec […]

William Prince at the Palace Grand Theatre

Palace Grand Theatre Third and King St, Dawson City, Canada

Spend an incredible evening watching award-winning William Prince perform in the Palace Grand Theater. Prince continues to add depth and dimension to their exceptional body of country and folk-inspired sounds,Ā  and lyrics filled with soul and introspection that truly reflect life's journey. Prince's relationship with music started at home in Manitoba where his father's country […]

Mo Kenney with Sophie Noel

DƫnƤkƤr Zho/KIAC 2nd Ave and Princess St, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

Join these incredible East Coast musicians as they bring their folk-inspired melodies to the North. Celebrate Sophie Noel's return north with their debut EP Confluence, inspired during a long Yukon winter, these five songs guide the listener through the depth of loss and renewal. Follow Sophie's journey of contrast through their contemporary folk melodies and […]

Dawson Daily News Print & Publishing Festival

TheĀ Print & Publishing FestivalĀ presents an inclusive and innovative multi-day celebration of visual printmaking, literature, publishing, and heritage. Featured guests range from emerging to established printmakers, publishers and writers, all embracing a spirit of independent creativity while remaining open to collaborative processes. Workshops and daytime Festival events take place in the rarely-accessed home of the Dawson […]

The Overtonic Trio

Palace Grand Theatre Third and King St, Dawson City, Canada

The Overtonic Trio explores the world of popular music over the centuries. The ensembleā€™s ability to move seamlessly through styles and eras takes you on a journey from jazz and folk favourites through their origins in classical and traditional music. The unique combination of instruments (marimba, vibraphone, piano) creates a special sonic world where you […]

CoyWolf at the DƤnojaĢ€ Zho

DƤnojƠ Zho Cultural Centre 1131 Front Street (across from the Visitor Information Centre), Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

In this new work, playwright Colin Wolf has transformed stories and historical events from his MĆ©tis family, combined with his own personal experience, to create a world of Coyotes, Wolves and Coywolves.This story follows Isidor, a Coywolf, as he finds his place and his people in the world as a half-breed. Moving through this cyber-folk […]

St. Paul’s Christmas Bazaar

St. Paul's Richard Martin's Memorial Chapel Christmas Bazaar Come support our community makers and crafters at the St. Paul's Christmas Bazaar!Ā With lots of baked goods, including pies, breads, cookies, and buns. There will also be made goods for new babies, knitted items, and other gifts.Ā  For more information contact St. Paul's Church (867) 993 6530

KIAC Art & Craft Fair

KIAC Ballroom 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Canada

Nov 24

Dawson City Museum Christmas Open House

Dawson City Museum 595 Fifth Avenue, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

Enjoy an evening at the Dawson City Museum with snacks, door prizes, crafts, and good cheer!Vendors can sign up for tables with donations of food or door prize items. Tables will be reserved first come first served. For more information or to sign up contact (867) 993 5291 or info@dawsonmuseum.ca Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, […]

Pet Pictures With Santa

Visitors Information Centre (VIC) 1102 Front Street, Dawson City, YT, Canada

Dec 10

Event Series KIAC Coffee House & Open Mic Night

KIAC Coffee House & Open Mic Night

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture 2nd and Princess, Dawson City, Canada

KIAC invites you to join their community coffee house and open mic night. Everyone is welcome to perform or simply enjoy the local talent. There will be treats, coffee, and tea. Admission is by donation with all funds raised being donated to a community group or organization. For more information visit KIAC.ca

The Weather Station

Klondike Institute of Art and Culture 2nd and Princess, Dawson City, Canada

Nov
20

Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race

Visitors Information Centre (VIC) 1102 Front Street, Dawson City, YT, Canada

Feb 05

The Juliani Ensemble

Commissionerā€™s Residence 1178 Front St., Dawson Ciity, Canada

Aug 13

Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series – Chris Bourque

Gazebo Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

Canā€™t make it in person? Tune into CFYT 106.9FM in Dawson City, or at CFYT.caĀ anywhere in the world.

Come out and enjoy the music all summer long in beautiful Dawson City!

June 7 - Chris Bourque
June 14 - Woah, Bear!
June 21 -Ā  Boyd Benjamin & Kevin Barr * Takes place at DƤnojĆ  Zho Cultural Centre
June 28 - CryptozoologistsĀ  *Takes place at Dawson City Music Fest backyard
July 5Ā  - Kim Beggs
July 12Ā  - Ska Party!
August 2 -Ā  Keziah
August 9 - Pat LePoidevin
August 16 - Ellorie McKnight
August 23Ā  - Driftwood Holly
August 30 -Ā  Joey O'Neil

Moosehide Gathering

Moosehide Village 3 km downriver from Dawson City by Boat (boat rides provided) or 4.5 km by forest trail., Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

Jul 28

Dawson City Honky Tonk

Westminster Hotel 975 third avenue, Dawson City, YT, Canada

Get ready Dawson City, performers from far and wide will be entertaining you all weekend long. Join us Aug 9-11 if you want to have the most fun possible.

Authors on Eighth

Jack London Museum Corner of Eighth Avenue and Firth Street, Dawson City, Canada

Aug 11

Norman Foote: Concert for Kids!

KIAC Ballroom 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Canada

Norman Foote:
Concert for Kids!
Thurs, Sept 12, 5:30pm
DƫnƤkƤr Zho / KIAC Ballroom
Admission by donation (at the door)

Ivan Coyote with musical guest Hendrika

KIAC Ballroom 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Canada

Ivan Coyote
with musical guest Hendrika
Sat, Sept 14 at DƫnƤkƤr Zho / KIAC Ballroom

Doors open ā€“ 7:30 / Showtime ā€“ 8:00
Admission by donation at the door (suggested $20)

Nico Paulo with guest Jared Klok

KIAC Ballroom 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Canada

Nico Paulo
with guest Jared Klok

Thursday, October 17
DƫnƤkƤr Zho / KIAC Ballroom
Doors at 7:30, Music at 8:00

$25 General Admission
$23 KIAC Members
$15 Youth / SOVA students / Accessible
$30 at the door

Nico Paulo is a Portuguese/Canadian songwriter, performer, and visual artist. She moved to Canada in 2014 to pursue her career, originally setting down roots in the vibrant Toronto arts community, and eventually moved east to become an essential part of Newfoundlandā€™s celebrated music scene. Pauloā€™s highly anticipated, self-titled debut LP, which arrived in spring 2023, is a melodically dynamic, heart-baring collection that finds her exploring the interconnected nature of relationships and the flow of time in lush, sophisticated pop arrangements. The albumā€™s textures come courtesy of production by Joshua Van Tassel (Villages, Fortunate Ones) and Tim Baker (Hey Rosetta!).

Paulo released her debut single, the wistful ā€œPlease Donā€™t Forget,ā€ in 2019. Her debut EP, Wave Call, arrived in 2020, featuring contributions from musicians Bravo Kilo, Evan J Cartwright, Kwame Appiah-Kubi, and Tim Baker, with production and engineering handled by David Gavan Baxter. She toured the EP in Europe in 2020, making stops in Portugal, the UK, Ireland, France, and Germany. Her latest releasesā€”the Live at First Light EP recorded for the Lawnya Vawnya Artist Residency and a cover of JosĆ© Afonsoā€™s Portuguese folk song ā€œO Cavaleiro e o Anjoā€ā€”were both recorded in Pauloā€™s adopted hometown of St. Johnā€™s, and include appearances by local musicians Tim Baker, Adam Hogan, Steve Maloney, and Mary B. Waldram.

ā€œYour new favorite vocalist lives in Newfoundlandā€ ā€“ MTV

Food and Film Night

KIAC Ballroom 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Canada

Join us for our annual Food & Film Night. An evening of local food and film.

Begonia (live concert)

KIAC Ballroom 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Canada

Pegged as Canadaā€™s breakout alt-diva, Begonia has built a legion of fans online and at her legendary live shows. Her critically acclaimed discography includes Lady In Mind EP (2017), Fear (2019) and Powder Blue (2023). Among her accolades, she has two JUNO nominations (2021, 2024, Adult Alternative Album of the Year), two Polaris Prize nominations, multiple #1 songs on CBC Radio, and was named one of NPRā€™s Artists You Need to Know.

KIAC Art & Craft Fair

KIAC Ballroom 902 Second Avenue, Dawson City, YT, Canada

KIAC Holiday Art & Craft Fair November 23, 2024

Yukon School of Visual Arts Mid-Year Exhibition and Open House

School Of Visual Arts (SOVA) Queen and Third, Dawson City, Yukon, Canada

Join us for the Yukon School of Visual Arts annual Mid-Year Exhibition and Open House! See artwork by Foundation Year students on display in the gallery, and tour through YSOVA's studio spaces to view even more student works. This event is held in conjunction with YukonU Dawson Campus - head over next door for music, snacks, a prize draw and more!

Christmas Tree Ski & Celebration

Moose Mountain Dome Road, Dawson City, YT, Canada

Come celebrate winter magic with us on the Moose Mountain Cross Country Ski Trails!
Ski, snowshoe, walk or kicksled along candle lit trails.
Wintery woods scavenger hunt and bonfire.
Don't forget to bring a mug for hot chocolate!

Cult Film Screenings – Hausu (Japan, 1977)

El Dorado 902 Third Ave, Dawson City, YT, Canada

Cult Film Screenings
Films start at 7:30pm
Hausu (Japan, 1977) December 8th
Videodrome - Coming Soon
Valley of the Dolls - Coming Soon
All the Colors of the Dark - Coming Soon

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