Film Screening – Singing Back the Buffalo
North Island College 2300 Ryan Rd, Courtenay, BCSinging Back the Buffalo (99 min) 2024 Filmmaker: Tasha Hubbard Driven to the point of extinction in the 19th century, the buffalo is proving more resilient than once feared. Tasha Hubbard's rhapsodic documentary weaves personal reflection, animated tales, interviews with land stewards, observational reportage and gorgeous nature footage. Ultimately, we can see that the long-awaited […]
Gumboots in the Straits Author Reading
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCJoin Jeff Hartbower and friends reading from their contributions to the BC Bestseller "Gumboots in the Straits". Joe Ziner will be the bandleader for some fiddle music to round out the session. Artful is currently hosting "Capt. Jeff ", a 25 year retrospective of the work of folk artist and sculptor Jeff Hartbower.
David Braid – Composer. Improviser. Pianist.
York Place Musical Salon Courtenay, BC, CanadaAcclaimed Canadian composer, improviser and jazz pianist David Braid is visiting Vancouver Island in December 2024 following his tour in Denmark, Poland and the UK. It is our good fortune that he can join us in the Salon to perform selections from his own compositions for solo piano, as heard on some of his Juno […]
Just in Time Choirs Fall 2024 Concert “River”
Northgate Church 1640 Burgess Road, Cpurtenay, BC, CanadaJoin the Just in Time Choirs for their Fall Concert, “River”, at a new location: Northgate Church, Burgess Road, Courtenay on Saturday December 7th 2024. Matinee - 3:00 pm, evening performance - 7:30 pm. In keeping with the “River” theme, songs have been chosen for their reference to rivers, but also because they reflect how […]
Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCThe circles are a place for both new and experienced songwriters 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 want others to […]
CVGBs New Year’s Dance Party w/ Drama Queen, Devours, & Avro
Comox Valley Curling Centre 4835 Headquarters Road, Courtenay, BC, CanadaLocal music and art cooperative CVGBs is proudly presenting it’s first ever New Year’s event, an inclusive dance party featuring three diverse live acts & DJs. Co-headlining will be two acts that have caused multiple long line-ups to see them play at Cumberland’s Woodstove Festival: Vancouver’s Devours, and Salt Spring Island’s Drama Queen. Opening the […]
Lenses & Layers
Pearl Ellis Gallery 1729 Comox Ave, Comox, BC, CanadaThe Pearl Ellis Gallery is excited to begin 2025 with Lenses & Layers: Exploring Photography and Digital Art, an exhibition showcasing the innovative possibilities within digital and photographic mediums. Running from January 7 to February 1, 2025, the exhibition features a diverse range of works by talented artists who are redefining the boundaries of creativity […]
Adult/Teen Intro To Crochet
#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay, BC, CanadaJan 10 – Jan 24 Ready to get crocheting? You will love this three-class session! This class is for Teens (14+) and Adults! Starting with some simple stitch trials,you will […]
Inspirational Mandala Art Play
Silver Bowerbird Gallery Back door 479 4th St., Courtenay, british columbia, CanadaJoin Margaret for a relaxed workshop creating your own inspirational mandala to help raise your energy to a new level. Uncover your inspiration, wishes and vision for 2025 - and […]
Slow Stich Series
#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay, BC, CanadaJan 16 – Jan 30 If you find yourself seeking a chance to slow down, to deepen your relationship with your garments and with your self, this 3-4 week series […]
Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCEach month singer/songwriters gather to share their tunes at Artful : The Gallery. The range of abilities, experience and genres welcomes musicians who appreciate the challenge (and the deadline!) of creating a new song each month. The circle provides a place to be inspired, seek feedback and to be able to hear what other creatives […]
Artful : The Poets
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCJoin us for the February 3rd start to the 2025 Artful : The Poets Series. Comox Valley's Carol Neufeld is our feature poet. Sign up at the door for the open mic (5 mins per poet) following Neufeld's presentation, hosted by Big Dada Ed Varney. 7-9pm $10 or pwyc.