Poetry & Music – With Catherine McNeil
Courtenay Public Library 300, 6th St, Courtenay, BC, CanadaCome celebrate Pride with Catherine as she reads from Emily & Elsbeth, her newest publication with Caitlin Press. Catherine will also read from her book Under the Influence, and sing a few tunes accompanied by button accordion and guitar. . Emily & Elspeth follows two women and their unique paths to love... and each other. […]
Pivot ‘n Grow Reception
Pearl Ellis Gallery 1729 Comox Ave, Comox, BC, CanadaPlease consider this your invitation to the OPENING RECEPTION of ‘Pivot ‘n Grow’, a two-person art show and sale with Qualicum Beach artist, Linda Grieg, and Kate Bridger! Kate's part of this exhibition is the ‘Pivot’ half as it reflects the new direction their work has been going in since the start of this year. Their […]
Sam Tudor Live in Concert
Weird Church 2688 Penrith Ave., Cumberland, British Columbia, CanadaThe underpinnings of the songs are genre-less; jazz players join forces with Eno inspired beats while acoustic guitars meet distorted synths. What unifies the project is Tudor’s distinct voice: a […]
Sarah Wilson – Guest Artist
Potters Place Gallery 180B 5th Street, Courtenay, British Columbia, CanadaCurrently ongoing, closing on June 30th The Potters Place Gallery is pleased to feature the ceramic art of Sarah Wilson for the month of June. Sarah Wilson is a potter based in Ladysmith, Vancouver Island. Sarah believes potters have a unique opportunity through the nature of their craft, to bring beauty to the simplest moments […]
Canada Day Open House at Courtenay Museum
the Courtenay and District Museum 207 4th St, Courtenay, BC, COURTENAY, BC, CanadaThe Courtenay and District Museum will celebrate Canada Day with an open house from 11 am to 3 pm on Monday, July 1st. Guests are welcome to enjoy live music by Alan Jossul, enter to win door prizes, and try their hand at kids’ crafts. While you’re at the museum loving the air-conditioned comfort, take […]
Sheena Legrand with Special Guest Andy Gartner
Weird Church 2688 Penrith Ave., Cumberland, British Columbia, CanadaThere’s a special moment when the breath meets the heartbeat, and time stands still. The pull to move with the music emerges, and hesitancy falls away. Sheena Legrand channels this in “Back To Life” - her latest offering to the world since 3 full length albums as Sheena Grobb. Listening to her music, there is […]
Shared Wisdom (SOLD OUT)
Miracle Beach Amphitheatre 1720 Miracle Beach Dr, Black Creek, BC, CanadaAn Intercultural Storytelling Experience A community inquiry exploring stories to live by. Guided by Chief Wedlidi Speck and Kester Reid of Fianna Wilderness School, this gathering will celebrate connections between Salish-Kwakwaka’wakw and Irish-Scottish traditions. Detailed description: This circle will explore stories from two old traditions - the local Salish-Kwakwaka’wakw, and the Irish/Scottish tradition of settler […]
Reading – Into – Writing
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCREADING-INTO-WRITING is a workshop by Cornelia Hoogland that will precede her feature poet reading (followed by an open mic) at the Artful : The Gallery, Courtenay B.C. The workshop runs 5:00-6:30 pm on July 8, 2024. The back-to-back workshop and reading are by separate donation to cover separate costs. Please arrive ON TIME, say, 10 […]
Artful : The Poets
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCArtful : The Poets features Cornelia Hoogland as our featured poet, followed by an open mic (sign up at the door for your 5 minute spot). Diana Kolpak is our host for the evening. Cornelia Hoogland is 2023 winner of the Colleen Thibaudeau Outstanding Achievement in Poetry Award. Trailer Park Elegy, (Harbour, 2017), was a finalist for the […]
Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCThe Comox Valley Songwriters Circle is a place for both new and experienced sonwriters to come share new songs they are working on, or to dust off some old ones that may need some practice. We take turns going around the circle sharing one song at a time, and each artist can decide if they […]
Curated Comox Valley Market
Paradise Plants Garden Centre 2480 Hardy Road, Courtenay, BC, CanadaHandcrafted artisan market featuring 30+ vendors from across Vancouver Island
Printed Matter (Closing)
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCPrinted Matter. The Comox Valley Printmakers Association (CVPA) is a diverse group of artists expressing themselves via the dynamic interaction of ink and paper (and occasionally wood and fiber). Rooted in the rich tradition of printmaking, these artists are invested in the physicality and joy of creating the hand-pulled art print. Using traditional and contemporary […]
REVEAL | RESISTANCE | RESILIENCE
Comox Valley Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue, Courtenay, BCAn empowerment gathering for CIS WOMEN, TRANS WOMEN, TWO-SPIRIT + GENDER NON-CONFORMING PEOPLE. The Comox Valley Art Gallery is collaborating with the Comox Valley Transition Society to host two private workshops […]
Legally Blonde The Musical
Sid Williams Theatre 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, CanadaLegally Blonde the Musical is a fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie with Reese Witherspoon. The musical follows the transformation of California girl and fashion student Elle […]
Intro To Abstract Quilting – Summer Intensive
#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay, BC, CanadaAug 12 – Aug 16 Sewists who love making art and want to blend the two will love this weekend intensive with Marni McMahan. Working over three mornings, you'll get a deep dive into Abstract Quilts! In this class you will learn strategies for designing your own abstract quilts and techniques for sewing your design […]
Market Day 2024
Downtown CourtenayMarket Day 2024 in Downtown Courtenay is taking place 9:00 am -5:00 pm July 20th, 2024! Come to the heart of the Comox Valley and take in all the fun Market Day provides. Portions of 5th Street, England Ave, and Duncan Ave will be closed to traffic creating a pedestrian-only zone filled with vendors of […]
CYMC Festival of Summer Sounds
Comox Valley Youth Music Centre is once again hosting the Festival of Summer Sounds! From July 5th - 23rd there will be an assortment of performances and concerts from Classical Music, Jazz Music, and Musical Theatre. There will be Student and Faculty concerts. Get your tickets now at cymc.ca starting at $15 to reserve your spot. Payment […]
Words + Images
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCJoin poets/multidisciplinary artists Carys Owen & Diana Kolpak to explore the magical intersection of found poetry and images. Poets and collage artists at all levels of experience are welcome. Bring your own scissors, your imagination and your sense of adventure…all other materials will be supplied for you to create your own frame-worthy collage poem to […]
words + images collage poetry workshop
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCJoin poets/multidisciplinary artists Carys Owen & Diana Kolpak to explore the magical intersection of found poetry and images. Poets and collage artists at all levels of experience are welcome.Bring your own scissors, your imagination and your sense of adventure…all other materials will be supplied for you to create your own frame-worthy collage poem to take […]
Mark Bérubé plays Cumberland’s Lower East Side
Cumberland's Lower East Side Cumberland, CanadaMark Bérubé is one of Canada’s most captivating and unfaltering talents, having devoted himself with the spirit of a craftsman to the art of song. With one foot rooted in the folk music tradition of story-telling, the poetry of spoken-word, and the other planted in a childhood love of South African music, psychedelic folk pop […]
SUMMER 2024 MAKE ART SERIES + DROP-IN MAKE STATIONS
Comox Valley Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue, Courtenay, BCThis summer’s Make Art Series and drop-in Make Stations have been developed by CVAG’s summer student interns, who have been inspired by the work presented in the exhibition: Diane Landry: Matière dans le Temps | Matter in Time from June 15 – September 24. Landry is known for her kinetic sculptural works and performances that utilize light, […]
Pulse on the Plaza
Duncan & 6th Duncan Avenue, Courtenay, BC, CanadaSUMMER PULSE ON THE PLAZAHAPPENING ON FRIDAYS THIS SUMMER - JULY 26, AUG 23 AND SEPT 27 Get ready for an exciting summer of creativity and community at “Summer Pulse […]