Pavlo in Concert – Santorini Tour

The Port Theatre 125 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC

Sunday, October 1st at 7:30 pm Pavlo returns to Nanaimo after filming his 4th PBS TV concert special – Live in Santorini, Greece. Enjoy an evening of Mediterranean guitar and imagine you are on the island of Santorini for a few hours listening to Pavlo’s signature blend of Greek, Spanish, Rumba, and Flamenco music. OPA! […]

$64

Gnome Wreath

Nanoose Bay Cafe 3521 Dolphin Dr, Nanoose

Join us to make a fun wreath for any season. We will have a variety of different hat fabric patterns and colors, ribbon choices for your wreath ring and faux floral and fauna for your beard. All supplies included and all ages are welcome. All supplies are included and this is a family friendly venue […]

$40.00

Macrame Bat

Wolf Brewing Co. 940 Old Victoria Road,, Nanaimo, BC

Join us and make a fun and easy macrame bat on driftwood. This is a small wall hanging and a great beginner macrame class. These are made with black cotton rope and there are a variety of bead colors you can choose for your bat's eyes. All supplies are included and this is a family […]

$22.00

Macrame Shelf

Lost Arts Club 2358 Wild Dove Road, Nanaimo, BC

Join us to create a hanging macrame shelf with driftwood and macrame leaves. The pine shelf is 18 inches long and the hanging leaves are optional if you prefer to omit them. All supplies are included and all ages are welcome. https://campscui.active.com/orgs/LostArtsClub?season=3026232&sessionType=1490340

$45.00

Paint A Skull

Ace Brewing Company 150 Mansfield Drive, Courtenay

Join us to paint a fun and spooky skull; hundreds of colors to choose from. They are 7inches high x 5 inches wide; solid concrete made by our local artist Cedar Garden Ornaments. They are primed for long lasting paint durability. A sealer will also be provided for you to take home and apply once […]

$35.00

Paint A Skull

Wolf Brewing Co. 940 Old Victoria Road,, Nanaimo, BC

Join us to paint a fun and spooky skull; hundreds of colors to choose from. They are 7inches high x 5 inches wide; solid concrete made by our local artist Cedar Garden Ornaments. They are primed for long lasting paint durability. A sealer will also be provided for you to take home and apply once […]

$35.00

stem ‘alu ‘u’ ni xe’xe What is Sacred?

Nanaimo Museum 100 Museum Way, Nanaimo, BC

Nanaimo Museum Feature Exhibit: Coast Salish art is a distinct style among the art of the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest. What is Sacred? explores the past, present and future of Coast Salish art, highlighting a selection of artists from Snuneymuxw and other nations of the mid-island region. The historical and contemporary art in […]

By donation

Salt Spring Studio Tour

Runs year round self driven tour of various studios on Salt Spring Island Pick up a map on the ferry and follow the blue and white sheep signs

Free
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Sounds of Summer in the OCQ

Old City Quarter 281 Fraser Street, Nanaimo, BC

Free live music in the Old City Quarter in Nanaimo, every Friday 12-1pm beginning Friday June 2nd and running until Friday September 15th. The musical variety is pronounced and the performers are mostly local Nanaimo based musicians. These are groups or bands from anywhere from a small ensemble to a very large ensemble. Please look […]

Free

Gutters are Elastic

Nanaimo Art Gallery 150 Commercial Street, Nanaimo, BC

'Gutters Are Elastic' is a group exhibition that takes an expanded view on what comics and graphic novels can be: amorphous and empowering things that don’t sit still. This project sees the gutter (the space between the frames in a comic) as a generative site of possibilities where readers insert their own perspectives. This elastic […]

By Donation
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PARKSVILLE BEACH FESTIVAL

Parksville Community Park & Beach 193 Island Highway East, Parksville

Known to locals as Beachfest, this 5 ½ week long family-oriented festival runs from mid July to the third week in August and includes: the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition, weekend concerts, daily buskers, an artisan market and a special weekend evening light up of the sculptures. Tim Hortons Summer Concerts Friday & […]

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Kids After School Art Club

Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery 1-140 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC

A weekly after-school art program designed to provide young artists with skills to use various materials, along with the space and freedom to explore their own ideas and creativity. Fun and messes are always encouraged!

$210