Brandy's rich, soulful voice will make you feel every word! Featuring Brandy Moore on vocals, Tony Genge on jazz organ and Jon Miller on drums/percussion - performing soulful, bluesy jazz/pop with stellar vocals and incredible musicianship! Brandy Moore is an accomplished Canadian singer with a voice that moves seamlessly from jazz and soul to pop […]
ABRA Cadabra is excited to be bringing the uplifting music of ABBA. Featuring a live band, powerful vocals, dancers & costumes, this interactive stage show will have you smiling, moving and singing along.
His career has spanned over 30 years. His most recent album “Miles To Go”, garnered worldwide attention.
Come and learn all about the Evergreen Club. We have many activity clubs, day trips, travel opportunities, special events, volunteering and more!
An excellent opportunity to meet the Nanaimo city Council candidates before voting on October 15th. The event begins with a meet and greet (starting at 6 p.m.), followed by a series of questions pertaining to sustainability. The event ends at 8:30 p.m. It is being organised by local provincial Green Party members and other (non-aligned) […]
ABBA Fans of all ages celebrate the uplifting music of ABBA! Featuring a live band, powerful vocals, dancers & costumes, this interactive stage show will have you smiling, moving and singing along to all the hits.
Steven Page’s distinctive and powerful voice is among the most instantly recognizable. He is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame with former bandmates, Barenaked Ladies, the award-winning band he co-founded.
ABBA Fans of all ages celebrate the uplifting music of ABBA! Featuring a live band, powerful vocals, dancers & costumes, this interactive stage show will have you smiling, moving and singing along to all the hits.
Space, time and the constraints of motherhood seeped into Sarah's work while she was busy making pottery. This observation for Sarah let her lean into this imagery of organic monsters. With the assistance of an Artist in Residency in Dawson City, Yukon, she has been able to set aside studio time, often contained within the […]
Winner of the 2019 B.C playwriting competition, The Nighthawks written by Michelle Deines makes it's world premiere at the Cedar Community Hall from Sept 30 to Oct 16, 2022. A dark comedy about grave robbing and family dynamics, we meet Vicki and Roger (sibilings) who's elderly father has just passed away and they are forced […]
Join artists John Edwards and Leona Petrak in the quince orchard during harvest season for a four-hour plein air gathering at beautiful Quinceotica Farm in Yellow Point. After a brief tour of the property, enjoy time to meander, write, sketch, paint, either with the group or on your own. Towards the end of the session, […]
Set in Chinquapin, Louisiana in 1986, this iconic play is a tale of love, loss and friendship. We follow the lives of six Southern women who come together in Truvy’s exclusive beauty shop. Full of wise-cracking repartee, the women are witty, intelligent and sometimes slightly crazy. Annelle, who’s not sure if she is still married, […]
Express yourself and enhance your work with pointed brush lettering! Discover the fun and possibilities of creating with a sign painter’s alphabet using a round brush and watercolours. We will learn how to made thick and thin strokes and experiment with various forms of the alphabet letters. This is a lively hand, fun to embellish […]
Parents Information Evening on Career Planning for Youth October 6, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Careers and Technical Center (CTC) is hosting an evening to share information on programs and services that are available to help youth (High School to young adult) transition from Secondary School to Post Secondary, Trades, or directly […]
Literacy Central Vancouver is hosting a fundraiser to help fund it free literacy program in our community. We invite you to buy tickets to a special showing of "When we are Married" at the Bailey Studies at 2373 Rosstown Rd on October 6, 2022. Doors open at 7:30 and the show begins at 8:00 pm. […]
Theo Massop brings a special kind of rhythm and groove, rolling with a dash of reggae and rock with roots that run deep. Born from an approach to making music you can understand, Theo Massop draws from the styles of acts such as Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and Steve Earle. A west coast Canadian singer […]
Don’t miss this eclectic show featuring 5 CVAC artists: Bonnie Leighton, Astrid Notte, Carmen Stanek, and photographer Neil Fatin and metal sculptor Brenda Isaak Takao. Gallery Hours: 11am - 4pm (Monday to Friday), noon - 4pm (Saturday)
TUESDAYS October 11th - December 6th 4:00pm - 5:00pm $275 + tax Learn studio etiquette and how to correctly prepare for voice work. What to do and what NOT to do! Learn the many different types of voice work: Commercial, Narrative, Audio Books, Animation, & Gaming. Learn how to audition the voice, not the […]
TUESDAYS October 11th - December 6th 5:15pm - 6:15pm $275 + tax Learn studio etiquette and how to correctly prepare for voice work. What to do and what NOT to do! Learn the many different types of voice work: Commercial, Narrative, Audio Books, Animation, & Gaming. Learn how to audition the voice, not the […]
TUESDAYS October 11th - December 6th 6:30pm - 7:30pm $275 + tax Learn studio etiquette and how to correctly prepare for voice work. What to do and what NOT to do! Learn the many different types of voice work: Commercial, Narrative, Audio Books, Animation, & Gaming. Learn how to audition the voice, not the […]
WEDNESDAYS October 12th - December 14th 11:15am - 12:15pm $275 + tax And we mean fun! Come fight your dragon and save the village. Working with only props and a green screen, you will learn how the move while not actually seeing what you’re fighting.
WEDNESDAYS October 12th - December 14th 11:15am - 12:15pm $275 + tax And we mean fun! Come fight your dragon and save the village. Working with only props and a green screen, you will learn how the move while not actually seeing what you’re fighting.
Join me to photograph fall colours at their peak on Vancouver Island. The old-growth forests, moss covered trees and rivers provide great photo opportunities. We might even encounter black bears near creeks since this time of year coïncides with the salmon return (you will be given safety instructions about bears at the start of the […]
A diverse and talented group of artists returns with a popular show of new works. Gallery Hours: 11am - 4pm (Monday to Friday), noon - 4pm (Saturday)
It's a beat box funk party! It will be a fun evening of blues and beats and dancing. Son of Dave (formerly Crash Test Dummies) is an internationally renowned maverick Bluesman. This one-man harmonica & beat-box genius beats out bluesy grooves. Brandon Isaak is an authentic, heartfelt roots and blues songster known for his West […]
Around Town Tellers invite you to an evening of traditional storytelling at our October Event. Join us, sit back, and listen. Our Stories on Friday theme on October 14th is ‘Home and Harvest’. On our stage our host will welcome five storytellers that will transport you to other times and places. As part of the […]
EVENT DATE HAS HAD TO BE CHANGED TO OCTOBER 29TH AND 30TH. For full description, please check out the new dates. Information listed below is correct except for the dates.
Work with experienced instructor and craftsperson, Andrew Kent, to make and take home your own classic willow chair. This single-day workshop is a great introduction to rustic building, and the specific chair design we will be using comes from Kentucky. We will use alder for the frame and willow for benders. All tools and materials […]
THE COMIC STRIPPERS (19+) A Parody & Improv Comedy DATE/TIME October 15, 2022, 8:00PM TICKETS *Tickets are $53.00 https://www.rmts.bc.ca/production-detail-pages/2022-mcpherson-playhouse/the-comic-strippers VENUE McPherson Playhouse 3 Centennial Square Victoria, BC A parody and improv comedy show The award winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more moves and even quicker wits. A SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS… […]
Hunting time is here and the Courtenay and District Fish & Game Protective Association is the place to be for the Fall Gun Show on Sunday, 16 October 2022 from 8am until 2pm. Admittance is $5 for men 18 and over and women and youth are free. Food and beverages will be available while you […]
*PLEASE NOTE DATES HAD TO BE CHANGED TO OCTOBER 29 AND 30. Please go to the new dates for full description. Information which appears below is still correct except for the dates.
In support of Fire Prevention Week from October 9 to October 15, the Parksville Volunteer Fire Department members will host an open house on Sunday, October 16 from 10 am to 3 pm at the firehall at 160 Jensen Avenue West. Residents will learn about fire safety including home fire sprinklers, smoke alarms and home […]
Tired of not getting what you want? Join us at the Bayside Resort on October 18th, 2022 Tired of spending time and money and still not getting what you want? Whether its hiring employees, contractors (business &/or residential) or professional services we can find ourselves with different results than expected. Angela Heit, CEO & Sr […]
The Salish Sea Market is delighted to welcome World Renowned Artist, Author and Storyteller ~ Charles van Sandwyk ~ for an afternoon of storytelling and conversation.
Don't miss this show featuring award-winning singer, & songwriter Connie Kaldor & her humorous but always poignant musical observations. Connie Kaldor comes from Saskatchewan and is one of Canada’s finest songwriters. She has toured around the world, won Junos and is a member of the Order of Canada as well as winning a Western Literature […]
Thursdays (4 – 6:30 pm) Art Space (starting Oct. 20, 2022) is an open invitation to students (13 to 19) who wish to nurture their creativity. We will co-design our activities and take inspiration from nature, our community, our dreams, visions, and challenges. The Cowichan Valley Arts Council studio offers materials to explore colour, form, […]
Join friends and take a scenic coastal tour along the Sunshine Coast, of 167 galleries, artist studios and more.
Fine dining and wine go hand in hand, so we take every opportunity to host nights like these Dubois Food Co. will be plating, and we’ll be pouring! Friday, October 21st we welcome Dubois Food Co. to plate our 2022 Harvest Dinner Dinner begins at 6 pm, and features a 4-course meal with wine pairings […]
A time to celebrate the soils that grow our harvests, the hands that make light work, and the minds that dare to dream up everything in between. 4 courses + 4 wine pairings! How delicious does this menu look? First Course - L'Orange Squash-Thyme Cappelletti, Smooth Broccoli Purée, Parmesan Crumbs, Microgreens Second Course - Open […]
Campbell River Spirit Fair welcomes some of the best Psychics, Energy Healers, Angel Card Readers, Tarot Readers, Oracle Readers, Crystals, Spiritual Gifts, Aura, Intuitive, Holistic Therapies, Jewelry, Reiki Practitioners, and Mediums on Vancouver Island! Admission is free, and there will be door prizes each day!
Play with clay all day, and have a ball doing it! Learn all about the process of handbuilding a functional piece of pottery from start to finish; experiment and add texture, detail, and personality under the guidance of instructor Karen Dance. Create a fun and infinitely loveable character mug to be proud of. After a […]
SATURDAYS October 22nd - May 27th 10:00am - 11:00am $655 + tax This class focuses on articulation, projection, body language and learning the areas of the stage. How do I create a character? How do they walk? What do they sound like? How do I communicate the feelings of my character? We learn to listen […]
In this kids' clay workshop, participants will learn about the process of handbuilding a functional piece of pottery. They will learn how choices they make with shapes, texture, and detail can give a unique personality to their creations, and the class will foster confidence and creative self-expression under the guidance of experienced educator and celebrated […]
A jam packed banquet room full of rare Vinyl, CDs, and memorabilia from professional and private sellers from all across Vancouver Island and the lower mainland. Over 20000 records! Licensed craft beer lounge, kitchen concession, and live curling! A few 8 foot seller tables still available. 11 AM - 4 PM Sunday October 23. Upstairs […]
You are invited to the DARREL HANCOCK POTTERY 9th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW & SALE! The show will feature beautiful, handmade, functional, stoneware Pottery that's all oven, microwave and dishwasher safe. We have a good selection of bowls, canister sets, tea pots, vases and serving dishes, as well as mugs in a variety of sizes and […]
The Comox Valley’s premiere Haunted House experience is returning to The LINC Youth Centre in Courtenay and will be scarier than ever. May luck be yours this Halloween as you delve into the underground world…who knows what creepy characters you will you encounter. The LINC's Haunted House runs: - Tuesday, October 25: 6 - 8 […]
Join Vancouver Island's favourite humorist Jack Knox for an evening of laughs and stories from his new book, "Fortune Knox Once: More Musings from the Edge". A hilarious collection of observations on Island living, "Fortune Knox Once" gathers together Jack’s favourite columns that best sum up the absurdity of our times. This is the laugh […]
The Cowichan Valley’s Printmakers Only group (POG) returns with exciting new works including linocuts and etchings. Gallery Hours: 11am - 4pm (Monday to Friday), noon - 4pm (Saturday)
The Shoebox Project for Women is back for another season in Campbell River and Port Hardy/North Island! We are happy to be returning to collecting and delivering gift-filled Shoeboxes valuing $50 for local women in need after 2 years of providing gift cards during the pandemic! Here’s how you can help: Drop off decorated Shoeboxes […]
Create your own unique driftwood wreath from our large selection of driftwood and decorate it from our selection of lichen, shells, starfish and ribbon to make bows. All supplies are included and all ages are welcome
Nanaimo Arts Council presents ‘Falling, Foraging, Finding’, an online exhibition from local visual artists in the Sun Star Gallery at nanaimoartcouncil.ca until November 30th. All pieces are for sale.
Enjoy a delicious tea and shop at over 20 craft and bake tables. Kidz Zone. Sponsored by the Catholic Women’s League. Free admission. Christ the King church hall, 1599 Tunner Drive, Courtenay
* PLEASE NOTE this event was originally advertised for October 15 and 16, but had to be changed. First day of two day event. 20,000 high quality used books including 5,000 children's books. Most selling for 50 cents to $3.00. Silent Auction of more valuable books with starting bids of $20. Proceeds help families in […]
This is a beginner course in the Japanese art of Shibori tie dyeing. Participants will learn suitable fabric preparation, easy tying techniques, and dyeing procedures. Each person will take home a completed set of dyed fabrics. This is a family-friendly event for adults and youths 10 years and up (those under 14 must be accompanied […]
*PLEASE NOTE dates of this event have been changed from October 15/16. Second day of two day event. 20,000 high quality used books including 5,000 children's books. Most selling for 50 cents to $3.00. Silent auction of more valuable books with starting bids of $20. Proceeds help families in crisis and animals in need. Each […]
Create your own unique beach themed mermaid on a 15 inch tall solid pine cutout. We have a large selection of paint colors and textures as well as many beach accessories to decorate your mermaid. All supplies are included and all ages are welcome.
Make 3 x oyster shell soy candles from oyster shells picked from our local beaches. You will be creating your own unique candles by melting your soy wax and adding your choice of wax colorant, glitter and/or scents. These would make a great gift for someone special :) All supplies are included and all ages […]
Make 3 x 125ml jar scented soy candles (additional candles can be made if time allows for $4 each candle. You will be creating your own unique candles by melting your soy wax and adding your choice of dried herbs, spices and/or essential oils. Then choose from a variety of pre-cut cardstock circles to decorate […]
Make 4 x 3.75 oz. bars of soap; 1 of each shape shown in the photo (additional soaps can be made if time allows for $4 each bar). You can choose from glycerin or goat's milk melt and pour soap base. Create your own unique soaps by melting your soap and adding your choice of […]
Make 4 Holiday shaped soap on a rope bars (additional soaps can be made if time allows for $3 each bar). You can choose from clear glycerin or goat's milk melt and pour soap base. Create your own unique soaps by melting your soap; add some fragrance and/or essential oils and color with your choice […]
Once Upon a Craft Fair, formally Nanaimo Professional Craft Fair has been Nanaimo's go to craft fair for three decades! Ever changing and improving. Nanaimo’s only themed craft fair. Shop among our fairy tale characters, take a picture in our photo booth, enter to win hourly prizes and enjoy your complimentary treat provide by Island […]
Create your own unique driftwood windchime using copper wire, gemstone beads pieces of driftwood. This beautiful artwork can be displayed inside or outside. All supplies and wine tasting are included as well as the recipes for you to make more at home; only 19+ are permitted at this venue.
Arrowsmith Archers is hosting a free Open House at our indoor venue. We welcome all ages, beginners to experienced archers. We have equipment you can use and instructors to get you started. It is a chance for you to explore your inner Robin Hood or just come and pop a few balloons. Archery is a […]
Community Market coming to the Parksville Community Centre at 223 Mills St. ( behind Starbucks )Every Sunday from 11am to 2 pm starting November 6. Featuring Farmers and Artisans products that are Locally Grown and Made . 25 confirmed vendors including Cormie Farms and Misguided Spirits Craft Brewery with farm products, artisans ,music and food […]
The Comox Valley Child Development Association (CVCDA) are excited to welcome you back, to the the Sid Williams Theatre where we will broadcast live via our Broadcast Partner, Shaw Spotlight. The Telethon is a FREE event for the whole family to come down and experience a live TV broadcast, enjoy over 30 live performances, kids […]
