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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Paint Out Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Do you like to paint outdoor landscapes? If you are interested please consider joining me at select locations throughout the Comox Valley for an afternoon of plein air painting on Thursdays. Sessions usually last around 2 – 2.5 hours\, but of course there is no time limit. Watercolour\, gauche\, oil or acrylics\, all good options for plein air painting. This is a fun\, casual way to enjoy painting local scenes in the company of fellow artists. PM me if you are interested or simply show up!\n\nThursday\, August 20 (1pm) – The New Observation deck on Dyke Road\n\nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to Neil Havers at: neilhavers@gmail.com
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/inaugural-comox-valley-pain-out-thursdays/
LOCATION:New Observation deck on Dyke Road\, 2500 Comox Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 9C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T170000
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SUMMARY:‘Super/Natural Creatures’ - Opening Reception at the CRAG
DESCRIPTION:The Campbell River Art Gallery invites you to the Opening Reception of their new exhibition ‘Super/Natural Creatures!’ \n  \nOpening reception Thursday August 20th\, 3 PM – 5 PM at the Campbell River Art Gallery. \n  \nRegister now! https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/8/20/super-natural-creatures-opening-reception \n  \nAbout the show: \nAugust 20th – October 31st\, 2026 \n‘Super/Natural Creatures’ features the work of James Kwaksistala (Kwakwaka’wakw)\, Charles Jules (Nuu-chah-nulth)\, and Alexander J. Mark (Nuu-chah-nulth) who are based in Campbell River\, alongside special guest artist Thomas Whiteley (Inuit). Curated by Nadine Bariteau\, the show brings together rich storytelling traditions\, ancestral designs\, and contemporary printmaking and is the culmination of a three-year journey rooted in relationship building\, mentorship\, and deep mutual respect.  \nCelebrating the collaborative spirit of the Ha̲mdzat̓si Collective\, this exhibition marks a major milestone. After showcasing works in Trois-Rivières and Toronto\, the Campbell River Art Gallery is thrilled to present the Collective in their home gallery for the very first time. \n 
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/super-natural-creatures-opening-reception-at-the-crag/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Exibits
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SUMMARY:‘Super/Natural Creatures - Artist Talk’ at the CRAG
DESCRIPTION:Join us August 21st at the Campbell River Art Gallery for an Artist Talk and Q+A with ‘Super/Natural Creatures’ artists James Kwaksistala (Kwakwaka’wakw)\, Thomas Whiteley (Inuit)\, and curator Nadine Bariteau! \nFriday August 21\, 10 AM – 11 AM\, CRAG Main Gallery \nHear about their collective practice and the three-year journey to bring this exhibition to the Campbell River Art Gallery.  \nRegister now! https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/8/21/super-natural-creatures-artist-talk
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/super-natural-creatures-artist-talk-at-the-crag/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T203000
DTSTAMP:20260820T220943Z
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SUMMARY:Time Well Wasted at Courtenay Simms Park Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Time Well Wasted wraps up the 2026 Simms Summer Concerts season with an evening of high-energy music at Simms Millennium Park on Sunday\, August 23. \nA favourite on Vancouver Island for more than 20 years\, Time Well Wasted is a 10-piece\, horn-driven band known for its energetic performances and crowd-pleasing sound. Blending rock\, R&B\, pop and dance\, the band performs hits from artists including Michael Jackson\, Stevie Wonder\, Earth\, Wind & Fire\, Santana\, Bruno Mars\, Adele and Taylor Swift\, offering something for music fans of all ages. \nThis free outdoor concert is the season finale of the Simms Summer Concerts series. \n\n\n\n\n\nAug 23\, 2026\, 7 – 8:30pm
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/time-well-wasted-at-courtenay-simms-park-concert-series/
LOCATION:Simms Millennium Park\, 50 5th St\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Courtenay":MAILTO:info@courtenay.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260812T222708Z
CREATED:20260812T222708Z
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SUMMARY:Together on Tap! Community Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Together on Tap! brings neighbours\, friends\, and families together to support year‑round community programs including youth and after school activities\, community connections and garden workshops. 🍻🌱 Enjoy a handmade burger and freshly cut fries with your choice of locally crafted beer or soda\, along with live music and a silent auction! \nBy joining this event\, you help keep Lake Trail Community Education Society programming no cost/low cost for community members of all ages. Your registration and contributions directly support food security\, outdoor learning\, and welcoming spaces where people connect and belong.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/together-on-tap-community-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Gladstone Brewing Company\, 244 4th Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260826T160000
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SUMMARY:Summer 2026 Make Art Series
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER 2026 MAKE ART SERIES\n\nThis summer\, the Comox Valley Art Gallery is inviting the community to explore new worlds and perspectives through its Make Art Series\, running in conjunction with artist Michael Campbell’s exhibition Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting.\n\nThe free program includes drop-in Make Art Projects for all ages every Wednesday from 1 – 4pm on the CVAG Plaza\, at the corner of Duncan and 6th Street in Downtown Courtenay. The activities are guided by CVAG summer interns.\n\nThe weekly Make Art sessions will include field journals\, map-making\, paper mache mountain\, found material paintbrushes\, planetary cyanotypes\, small terrariums\, pounded plant prints\, and garland-making. As part of the Pulse on the Plaza and Market Day events with our community collaborators\, we will also be facilitating the creation of zines and screen prints\, miniature spaceships\, and pride buttons and upcycled pride flags.\n\nCVAG’s Make Art Series offers accessible art-making experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Materials are provided\, and facilitators are on-hand to provide instruction. Children and those needing assistance to participate should be accompanied by adult support persons.\n\n—\n\nWEEKLY ACTIVITY SCHEDULE (1 – 4PM EVERY WEDNESDAY)\n\n• July 1 – Field Journals• July 8 – Map-Making• July 15 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 1)• July 22 – Paper Mache Mountains/Zine-Making (Part 2)• July 29 – Found Material Paintbrushes• August 5 – Planetary Cyanotypes• August 12 – Small Terrariums• August 19 – Pounded Plant Prints• August 26 – Garland-Making\n\n—\n\nMAKE ART ACTIVITIES DURING SPECIAL EVENTS\n\n• Pulse on the Plaza – K’ómoks Fusion Festival (Friday\, June 26\, from 5 – 9pm) – Zine-Making + Screen Printing• Pulse on the Plaza – Inner Space/Outer Space (Friday\, July 24\, from 5 – 9pm) – Miniature Spaceships• Market Day (Saturday\, July 25\, all day) – Sunshine Pinwheels• Pulse on the Plaza – Pride Party (Friday\, August 28\, from 5 – 9pm) – Pride Buttons + Upcycled Pride Flags
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/summer-2026-make-art-series-9/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260828T150000
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SUMMARY:Marine Life Drawing at the CRAG
DESCRIPTION:Join facilitators from the Discovery Passage Aquarium and members of the Hamdzatsi Collective for LIVE Marine Life Drawing at the Campbell River Art Gallery on August 28th! \n  \nLocal marine species will be inside the main gallery for an up-close observational drawing session. Space is limited for artists\, so please register in advance to reserve your place. \n  \nNot drawing? Feel free to drop in\, ask questions\, and learn more about the incredible ocean inhabitants living along our coast!  \n  \nArtists please bring your dry medium of choice\, sketchbooks and curiosity!  \nSome additional art materials will be available on site. \n  \nFriday\, August 28th 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Campbell River Art Gallery \n  \nRegister now at our events page! https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/8/28/marine-life-drawing
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/marine-life-drawing-at-the-crag/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260828T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260828T210000
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SUMMARY:Pulse on the Plaza: Pride Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of Pride Weekend in the Comox Valley at the season’s final Pulse on the Plaza on Friday\, August 28th\, from 5 to 9 PM at The Plaza in Downtown Courtenay. Presented by Comox Valley Arts\, CVAG\, Downtown Courtenay\, Queer Centre CV\, and Elevate\, this free\, family-friendly evening features live performances by Queer As Funk\, Mean Bikini\, and Devours\, hands-on art making with the Art Wagon\, local food vendors\, dancing\, and opportunities to connect with 2SLGBTQIA+ community organizations.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/pulse-on-the-plaza-pride-party/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260828T233000
DTSTAMP:20260813T210010Z
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SUMMARY:FIVER & THE FIVER TROIS and ASHLEY SHADOW w/ Marissa Johnson
DESCRIPTION:A spellbinding double bill of boundary-pushing Canadian indie roots: Fiver & The Fiver Trois and Ashley Shadow bring unforgettable songs\, singular voices\, and full-band electricity to the Comox Valley. \n From Toronto/New Brunswick — country\, folk\, art-rock\, and fearless improvisation \nFIVER & THE FIVER TROIS \nwith co-headliner from Vancouver — smoky\, slow-burning indie folk from one of the West Coast’s most affecting voices \nASHLEY SHADOW \n& the Comox Valley’s MARISSA JOHNSON \nFIVER & THE FIVER TROIS \nFiver with the Fiver Trois is the kind of band that can make a room go quiet and then make it levitate: country music bent through art-rock nerve\, folk storytelling\, punk urgency\, and fearless improvisation. At the centre is Simone Schmidt\, a singular songwriter\, vocalist\, researcher\, and guitarist whose songs turn buried histories\, private reckonings\, and political ghosts into music that feels immediate\, alive\, and impossible to box in. Their label describes Schmidt as continuing to innovate in the country and folk traditions “with humour and gravity\,” while the new Fiver Trois lineup balances “tight songs with sprawling improvisational passages” delivered with “dynamic energy and palpable affection.” For anyone walking in cold\, expect songs with hooks\, grit\, mystery\, and a live-band electricity that moves from intimate confession to full-body release. \nSchmidt has collaborated on recordings and live with Destroyer\, Fucked Up\, the Lonesome Ace String Band\, free improvisers\, and many more; Fiver recordings have earned four Polaris Music Prize nominations\, and Schmidt has even been called “a Canadian PJ Harvey” by Canadian Rolling Stone. Fiver’s new full-length\, Fiver Trois presents Cleaning House\, arrived July 10 on You’ve Changed Records after a long creative clearing-out\, gathering “nagging melodies\,” “molten feelings\,” and “wilting tunes” into a record that renews Schmidt’s already remarkable catalogue. Word of mouth has reached us regarding Fiver’s amazing live performances. We are truly excited for this show. \nhttps://www.fiverfiverfiver.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/fiverfines/ \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simone_Schmidt \nhttps://www.facebook.com/fiverfiverfiver \n  \nASHLEY SHADOW \nAshley Shadow is the solo voice of Vancouver songwriter Ashley Webber\, and her songs arrive like late-night transmissions: smoky\, patient\, melodic\, and quietly devastating. For new listeners\, think dusky indie folk and slow-burning roots-rock with the emotional directness of a great ballad and the atmosphere of the Pacific Northwest after dark. AllMusic called her debut “an aching” record with an “engaging\, gritty mix of acoustic and electric\, strong and vulnerable\,” while Pitchfork described her work as “a gentle testament to resilience in the face of emotional hardship.” Her voice can feel intimate enough for a small room and big enough to stop one. A longtime presence in Vancouver music\, Webber was formerly of The Organ and Pink Mountaintops\, has sung with Bonnie “Prince” Billy\, and is the twin sister of Black Mountain and Lightning Dust’s Amber Webber. Her collaboration with Bonnie “Prince” Billy on “Don’t Slow Me Down” underlines what makes her music so affecting: Shadow builds intimate worlds where vulnerability becomes its own kind of strength. \nhttps://firstdatetouring.com/ashley-shadow \nhttps://ashleyshadow.bandcamp.com/ \nhttps://www.instagram.com/ashley_shadow_jamz/ \n  \nMARISSA JOHNSON \nMarissa Johnson is a seasoned songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist\, and prolific collaborator with a career spanning over twenty years of independent music-making. Since her 2010 debut album\, The Sky Between the Buildings (originally released under the moniker Weathered Pines)\, she has toured North America and Europe\, contributing her talents to projects like Dizzy Eyes\, Nicholas Krgovich and The Flintettes. After moving away from Vancouver to return to her hometown of Courtenay\, BC\, Johnson has stepped away from pseudonyms and side projects to claim her space under her own name.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/fiver-the-fiver-trois-and-ashley-shadow-w-marissa-johnson/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="CVGBs":MAILTO:keith@scratchrecords.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260828T233000
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SUMMARY:FIVER with the Fiver Trois\, & ASHLEY SHADOW w/Marissa Johnson
DESCRIPTION:An amazing double bill of two of Canada’s greatest female indie roots artists. Toronto’s Fiver and Vancouver’s Ashley Shadow! \n\n\n\n\nFIVER with the Fiver Trois & ASHLEY SHADOW!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/fiver-with-the-fiver-trois-ashley-shadow-w-marissa-johnson/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260829T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260829T150000
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SUMMARY:Closing Day Artist Talk (with Q&A) | Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting
DESCRIPTION:CLOSING DAY ARTIST TALK (WITH Q&A)\n\nAugust 29 is the final day to see Michael Campbell’s solo exhibition Field Recordings of Icebergs Melting at the Comox Valley Art Gallery.\n\nFrom 1 – 3pm on the Saturday\, Michael Campbell will be with us to share about his creative process\, the inspiration for his artwork\, and his journey as an artist.\n\nWe invite you to join us for this all-ages event. There is no cost for admission (donations are welcomed).\n\n—\n\nFIELD RECORDINGS OF ICEBERGS MELTING\n\nArtist Michael Campbell’s multi-media exhibition “. . . brings into play its place in the cultural imagination of a frontier zone of extreme conditions\, and its history during the period of European expansion from the 16th to the 20th centuries. The allusion conjures the stream of survey ships that sought the north-west Passage of the North Pole\, strove to classify species and peoples\, and to map the New World. It further speaks to present day resource extraction and climate change monitoring\, the forays of animal rights activists and increasingly\, military survey flights asserting territorial claims. . . . Its steam punk ethos with its fusion of Victorian Era and future technologies sets an undercurrent of planetary emergency in motion. . . .” – Jan Allen
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/closing-day-artist-talk-with-qa-field-recordings-of-icebergs-melting/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Art Gallery\, 580 Duncan Avenue\, Courtenay\, BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260829T203000
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SUMMARY:Lunchbox Legends & Special Guests
DESCRIPTION:A strong community comes together to support one another\, and our Comox Valley communities need that support more than ever and are no less affected by the challenges of homelessness than so many others. Please join us by the Salish Sea for our 5th annual musical fundraiser. This year’s event is in support of the Comox Valley Wiseland Humanitarian Association. A grassroots organization that provides essentials and services to the homeless. www.wiseland-humanitarian-association.ca
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/lunchbox-legends-special-guests/
LOCATION:4122 Gartley Point Rd\, 4122 Gartley Point Rd\, Comox Valley\, BC\, V9N 9T3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260829T220000
DTSTAMP:20260820T213743Z
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SUMMARY:The Endless Punk Summer
DESCRIPTION:An all ages summer punk extravaganza\, part 2!! With a brace of incredible bands!\n\nSaturday August 29th\, at The Masonic Lodge – Cumberland (2687 Dunsmuir Ave)\nAll Ages – Doors at 600\, bands 630-1000\n$15 (or PWYC\, no one turned away)\n\nThe Grinning Barretts – Van Isle\nA fiercely DIY Celtic Punkernaut\, delivering their blend of east coast trad and gritty hardcore punk. Hailing from the rocky shores of Vancouver Island Canada\, to all people of good taste\, conscience\, and character in this increasingly fractured world.\nhttps://www.facebook.com/thegrinningbarretts\n\nDie Job – Vancouver\nDIE JOB is a melodic punk band from East Vancouver\, Canaduh.\nWith cutting social commentary and searing electric Viola dancing centre stage\, Die Job delivers hook after hook with contagious attitude.\nhttps://www.kindacoolrecords.com/diejob\n\nDanger Box – Nanaimo\nSensational Pop punk/Metal Hybrid from the Pacific Northwest. Hot off their cross Canada tour and the release of their new EP Reality. DO NOT MISS!!\nhttps://www.facebook.com/dangerboxband/\n\nEnd of Thread – Nanaimo\nNanaimo punk rock sensations! Hot off the release of their new EP Gob Stopper. Come check them out!\nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578695510612
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/the-endless-punk-summer/
LOCATION:Cumberland Masonic Lodge\, 2687 Dunsmuir Ave\, Cumberland\, Cumberland\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:CVGBs presents AngelMaker w/ Bayonet Dismemberment
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver’s AngelMaker levels listeners with a furious\, diverse\, and violent extremity. With Bayonet Dismemberment\, Night Mirrors\, & Engram
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/cvgbs-presents-angelmaker-w-bayonet-dismemberment/
LOCATION:Comox Valley Curling Centre\, 4835 Headquarters Road\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9J1P2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260901T160000
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SUMMARY:The CRAG: Welcome to the Carving Shed | Sept 1st - Oct 31st
DESCRIPTION:Special Programming for the Campbell River Art Gallery’s fall exhibition ‘Super/Natural Creatures!’ \nThroughout September and October\, the Campbell River Art Gallery will be transformed into a carving shed as ‘Super/Natural Creatures’ artist James Kwaksistala carves live in the Main Gallery. The familiar atmosphere of a working carving shed—rarely encountered in a gallery setting—will fill the space with the rich scent of cedar\, the rhythmic scrape of carving knives\, and the warmth of shared coffee\, conversation\, and laughter. \nVisitors are invited to spend time in the space\, observe the creative process as it unfolds\, connect with the artist and invited guest carvers\, and witness a carving take shape over the course of the exhibition. \nTuesday September 1st – Saturday October 31st in the Main Gallery \n  \nCampbell River Art Gallery \n1235 Shoppers Row\, Campbell River BC \n  \nSee our events page for more info! https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/2026/9/1/welcome-to-the-carving-shed
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/the-crag-welcome-to-the-carving-shed-sept-1st-oct-31st/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260902T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260829T060223Z
CREATED:20260829T060223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T060223Z
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SUMMARY:Roger Vermeulen Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Artful : The Gallery is excited to host Comox Valley painter Roger Vermeulen through the month of September. \n\n\nMoving fluidly between oil paint and watercolour\, for over forty years Roger Vermeulen has happily followed the unpredictable paths through his paintings. He believes approaching the canvas with curiosity rather than certainty allows for the painting to have a say in its becoming. Unexpected strokes\, collisions of colour\, and mistakes become essential aspects of the composition\, and all contribute to the revelation of what the painting wants to communicate.\nOriginally from France\, now firmly located in the Comox Valley\, Vermeulen’s lifelong dedication to his creative practice has anchored his career. He has taught both painting and drawing\, and worked as a scenic artist in the film industry. Inspired by the places he calls home\, he can often be found outdoors exploring the waterways and forests that are his subject matter. Walking through the exhibition is like wandering through a map of British Columbia: Diamond Head\, Squamish Chief\, Mount Enterprise\, Lillooet\, Harrison Lake\, Jericho Beach\, Roberts Creek. His travels feed his studio practice as he brings these moody atmospheres to life. \nVermeulen’s paintings are characterized by movement and discovery\, both that of the artist exploring the landscape and the intentions of the paint on the canvas. The results are contemporary representational landscapes with a strong atmospheric and painterly sensibility. These landscapes are recognizable\, conveying what it feels like to be in these places\, rather than a photo-realistic depiction of place. Clouded skies gather and roll across the canvas\, overwhelming the buildings and trees on the ground\, and the people become even less significant. The air is often loose\, murky and unstable conveying the mood and sensations of each place. \nVermeulen’s background as a scenic artist is evident. With a wide pan of cinematic drama\, he sets the stage for the unfolding story\, creating a snapshot of a world that exists beyond the edges of the canvas. He doesn’t illustrate a story so much as he invites the viewer to imagine one with him. Many of the paintings in this exhibition link to a European painting tradition\, with paintings that depict villages\, working harbours and farms\, and streets filled with human activity. Historical elements\, carts\, mills and fishing boats\, seem to reference a time that no longer exists\, creating a romantic\, painterly conversation between past and present. \nJoin us for the artist reception Saturday\, September 5th\, 7-9pm. Exhibition runs Sept 2 thru 26th at Artful : The Gallery\, 526C Cumberland Rd in Courtenay\, BC.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/roger-vermeulen-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260723T173042Z
CREATED:20260723T173042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T173042Z
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SUMMARY:D.I.Y Art Fest: A Day of Free Workshops
DESCRIPTION:This D.I.Y. Arts & Crafts Fest\, led by Lauren Correia\, is an outdoor park event featuring artist‑run stations for sewing\, felting\, screen printing\, painting\, and stained glass. This all‑ages gathering celebrates creativity while spotlighting and supporting local arts groups. All supplies provided.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/d-i-y-art-fest-a-day-of-free-workshops/
LOCATION:Lewis Park\, 55 5th Street\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 3P5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260829T060031Z
CREATED:20260829T060031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T060031Z
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SUMMARY:Roger Vermeulen Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Artful : The Gallery is excited to host Comox Valley painter Roger Vermeulen through the month of September. \nMoving fluidly between oil paint and watercolour\, for over forty years Roger Vermeulen has happily followed the unpredictable paths through his paintings. He believes approaching the canvas with curiosity rather than certainty allows for the painting to have a say in its becoming. Unexpected strokes\, collisions of colour\, and mistakes become essential aspects of the composition\, and all contribute to the revelation of what the painting wants to communicate.\nOriginally from France\, now firmly located in the Comox Valley\, Vermeulen’s lifelong dedication to his creative practice has anchored his career. He has taught both painting and drawing\, and worked as a scenic artist in the film industry. Inspired by the places he calls home\, he can often be found outdoors exploring the waterways and forests that are his subject matter. Walking through the exhibition is like wandering through a map of British Columbia: Diamond Head\, Squamish Chief\, Mount Enterprise\, Lillooet\, Harrison Lake\, Jericho Beach\, Roberts Creek. His travels feed his studio practice as he brings these moody atmospheres to life. \nVermeulen’s paintings are characterized by movement and discovery\, both that of the artist exploring the landscape and the intentions of the paint on the canvas. The results are contemporary representational landscapes with a strong atmospheric and painterly sensibility. These landscapes are recognizable\, conveying what it feels like to be in these places\, rather than a photo-realistic depiction of place. Clouded skies gather and roll across the canvas\, overwhelming the buildings and trees on the ground\, and the people become even less significant. The air is often loose\, murky and unstable conveying the mood and sensations of each place. \nVermeulen’s background as a scenic artist is evident. With a wide pan of cinematic drama\, he sets the stage for the unfolding story\, creating a snapshot of a world that exists beyond the edges of the canvas. He doesn’t illustrate a story so much as he invites the viewer to imagine one with him. Many of the paintings in this exhibition link to a European painting tradition\, with paintings that depict villages\, working harbours and farms\, and streets filled with human activity. Historical elements\, carts\, mills and fishing boats\, seem to reference a time that no longer exists\, creating a romantic\, painterly conversation between past and present. \nJoin us for the artist reception Saturday\, September 5th\, 7-9pm. Exhibition runs Sept 2 thru 26th at Artful : The Gallery\, 526C Cumberland Rd in Courtenay\, BC.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/roger-vermeulen-exhibition/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260829T060553Z
CREATED:20260829T060553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T060553Z
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SUMMARY:Artful : The Poets features Brenda Deakin
DESCRIPTION:Join host Ed Varney as he welcomes our feature poet Brenda Deakin. For more info about Brenda visit Artful : The Gallery’s event page\, link below. Brenda’s feature spot will be followed by an open mic. Sign up at the door for the open mic\, 5 minutes max per poet\, $10 or pwyc.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/artful-the-poets-features-brenda-deakin/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260731T210835Z
CREATED:20260731T210835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T210835Z
UID:10000907-1789232400-1789243200@comoxvalleyarts.com
SUMMARY:The Keeping It Living Dinner
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to Project Watershed’s Keeping It Living Dinner\, an inspiring evening of exceptional local food\, award-winning wine\, live music\, and community. This event is more than a celebration\, it’s one of Project Watershed’s most important fundraising events of the year\, helping support ecological restoration\, research\, and environmental education throughout the Comox Valley.\n\nDate and time: Saturday\, September 12th\, 5-8pm at 40 Knots Winery\n\nTickets: https://projectwatershed.ca/2026-keeping-it-living-dinner/
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/the-keeping-it-living-dinner/
LOCATION:40 Knots Winery\, Courtenay
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Gala
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260912T200807Z
CREATED:20260912T200807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T200807Z
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SUMMARY:Imaginarium
DESCRIPTION:The Pearl Ellis Gallery presents – Imaginarium: The Art of the Unseen. It invites you into worlds shaped by dreams\, memories\, imagination\, mythology\, and the subconscious. \nSome pieces began with a clear idea. Others appeared unexpectedly through dreams\, meditation\, intuition\, or simply letting go and seeing what emerged. \nArtist Glenn Gustafson reflects on how even our own memories can become part of the imagined world: “As we get older\, we often experience a longing to return to the places and people of our childhoods\, only to find that our memories are faded\, faulty\, fictional or all three.” \nThroughout the exhibition\, artists explore the curious space between what is real\, what is imagined\, and what we may not fully understand. \nJoin us for the Opening Reception\n Saturday\, September 19\, 1–3 pm\n Pearl Ellis Gallery\n 1729 Comox Ave.\, Comox \nThe exhibition runs September 15 to October 10. Admission is free. \nCome in\, have a look around\, and see what draws you in.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/imaginarium/
LOCATION:Pearl Ellis Gallery\, 1729 Comox Ave\, Comox\, BC\, V9M 3M2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260910T192404Z
CREATED:20260910T192358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T192404Z
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SUMMARY:Family Watershed Day
DESCRIPTION:Family Watershed Day coming to Puntledge Park –  Saturday September 19th \n\n\n\nJoin the Comox Valley Conservation and Stewardship Community for a day- long celebration of the watersheds and waterways that connect us all in the Comox Valley! \n\n\n\nFamily Watershed Day is a wonderful opportunity to get to know the special community organizations who steward the natural systems and beautiful landscapes that surround us. Discover key land\, water\, and climate issues facing our community\, find out how you can get involved\, and learn more about the long standing stewardship of K’omoks people\, the original keepers of this land.  \n\n\n\nExplore restoration and habitat enhancement projects\, salmon cycles\, drinking water\, forests\, creeks\, wetlands and estuaries – and so much more. Start the day with Yoga by the River\, participate in watershed art projects\, enjoy kids activities\, take in some hands-on learning\,or join a guided walk – all looking out over the Puntledge River. Uncover all the ways we are truly Connected by Water in the Comox Valley. \n\n\n\nParticipating organizations include Project Watershed\, CVRD Connected by Water\, Plants are Teachers\, Cumberland Community Forest Society\, Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society\, Millard Piercy Watershed Stewards\, MARS\, Comox Valley Land Trust\, Tsolum River Restoration\, DFO Salmon Enhancement\, K’omoks First Nation Archeology/Natural Resources\, Morrison Creek Streamkeepers\, Comox Valley Nature\, Little River Enhancement Society\, Beaufort Watershed Stewards\, Courtenay Youth Climate Corps\, ReGenBC and \n\n\n\nLake Park Society \n\n\n\nIn addition to ongoing fun\, connections and learning with local organizations\, there are additional activities scheduled throughout the day. Bring your friends and family\, pack a picnic and stay for the day! \n\n\n\n🧘  Gentle Flow Yoga for the River (bring a mat!) with Annicia 9:30-10:30 am💦 Lake Park Society – Environmental Games for Kids – all day🌀 Woven by Water – Participatory Watershed Art with Plants are Teachers – all day🥒 Luke the Cuke – Pop Up Poetry\, Games and Riverside Antics 9 am -1 pm🚶 Morrison Creek Guided Walk 11 am🎶 Reverberation Song Circle – join in and sing 12 noon \n\n\n\n🎨 Intro to Field Drawing with Lyndsay 1:00 pm🎻 Music for the River w/ Cam Boyce – to close the day \n\n\n\nFamily Watershed Day is presented by the members of the Comox Valley Conservation Partnership and their community partners.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/family-watershed-day/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260912T153457Z
CREATED:20260912T153457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T153457Z
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SUMMARY:"Hornby Island: The Way I Remember it" Art Show and Book Relaunch
DESCRIPTION:A retrospective collection of archival paintings documenting relics and scenes of Hornby Island by pen and watercolourist\, Jenna Carter. This event coincides with the re-launching of her book “Hornby Island: A Gallery of Paintings” featuring over 50 works that recall the island as it was in simpler times.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/hornby-island-the-way-i-remember-it-art-show-and-book-relaunch/
LOCATION:Hornby Island Community Hall\, 4305 Central Road\, Hornby Island\, British Columbia\, V0R1Z0
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260829T060947Z
CREATED:20260829T060947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T060947Z
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SUMMARY:Kelly Madden "Unresponsive" Poetry Reading and Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Kelly Madden is a Vancouver Island poet whose work is deeply rooted in place. She speaks for the overlooked: those lost to the overdose crisis\, those unhoused\, and the ecosystems we continue to erase. Her work has appeared in anthologies\, Reckoning 2 & 4\,  SAPPzine\, Island Writer’s Magazine\, CV2\, The Poet\, Drift\, Drunk Monkeys as well as projects supported by the League of Canadian Poets. Unresponsive is her second collection of poetry. (Caitlin Press). Learn more at kellybmadden.com. \nRaw\, unflinching\, and necessary. Unresponsive descends into the alleys\, shelters and forgotten corners where the addicted\, the lonely and the discarded struggle to survive. Urgent in tone and moral clarity\, the collection stands as a call to action in the face of the overdose crisis and the growing catastrophe of unhoused life—issues that have become defining failures of our time. \nUnresponsive is not simply a book of poetry; it is a reckoning. Urgent\, brave and unsparing\, it demands that we look directly at what we have allowed to happen—and insists that we respond. It is a work that will leave its mark. \n​ \n“Unresponsive is a call to action\, hopefully falling into the hands of people with the power\, means and money to save lives\, a compassionate cry to seek solutions together\, and a catalyst for assistance with a vulnerable population. Brace yourself for emotional impact”. \n​                                                                      Jacquelyn Johnson\, author of This Life I’ve Bled \n\n“An emotional journey that is both raw and hopeful\, illustrating the irony of the darkness that can lay underneath the light. Kelly’s poetry puts a voice to the struggles we see daily and provides a narrative for the pain\, loss and confusion of addiction that will challenge what\, and how\, you think”. \n                                      David Kruyt\, CEO\, The Bloom Group Community Services Society \n​ \n 
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/kelly-madden-unresponsive-poetry-reading-and-book-launch/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260920T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260920T235959
DTSTAMP:20260820T201923Z
CREATED:20260820T201923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T201923Z
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SUMMARY:Foggy Mountain Fall Fair
DESCRIPTION:Come down to Cumberland’s Annual Fall Fair – Mountain Village Style! Over 80 artisan vendors\, live music\, merchant specials\, harvest and heritage displays\, kids activities\, “Lord of the Gourds” showcase\, and the annual CCFS Pie of the Year Contest!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/foggy-mountain-fall-fair-2/
LOCATION:Cumberland Village\, Cumberland\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260829T061237Z
CREATED:20260829T061237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T061237Z
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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
DESCRIPTION:Each 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. \nThe circle provides a place to be inspired\, seek feedback and to be able to hear what other creatives are working on. Most musicians bring along their guitars or ukuleles\, although some sing a cappella or use the in-house piano for accompaniment. \nHost Ashley Sykes’s love of connecting with other artists provides motivation to write\nand perform in the supportive group. The circle does not provide instruction; it provides an opportunity to perform your song\, and to be impacted by others doing the same. \nAttendance is by donation ($10 or pwyc). The group welcomes newcomers\, and the\nonly criteria is that the songs performed are original.
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/comox-valley-songwriters-circle/
LOCATION:Artful the Gallery\, 526 Cumberland Rd\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 2C7
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260925T180000
DTSTAMP:20260812T212411Z
CREATED:20260812T212411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T212411Z
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SUMMARY:K'omox Fusion Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:K’omoks Fusion Fest 2026 is set to be hosted at the beautiful heritage grounds of Filberg Park & Lodge in K’omoks\, BC. This 3-Day event will set precedence on Vancouver Island\, hosting 100+ Indigenous  Masters\, Artists\, Artisans and Makers on the weekend of September 25-26-27!
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/komox-fusion-art-festival/
LOCATION:Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park\, 61 Filberg Road\, Comox\, BC\, BC V9M 2S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260901T184258Z
CREATED:20260812T212816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T184258Z
UID:10000915-1790416800-1790532000@comoxvalleyarts.com
SUMMARY:K'omox Fusion Art Festival
DESCRIPTION:K’omoks Fusion Fest 2026 is set to be hosted at the beautiful heritage grounds of Filberg Park & Lodge in K’omoks\, BC. This 3-Day event will set precedence on Vancouver Island\, hosting 100+ Indigenous  Masters\, Artists\, Artisans and Makers on the weekend of September 25-26-27! \nMaster Artists’ Circle | Presented by Compass Magazine Vancouver Island featuring: \nBruce Alfred | Traditional Carving\, Painting\, WeavingCorrine Hunt | Interdisciplinary Traditional + Contemporary\, Jewelry\, Carving and DesignWinadzi James | Storytelling + Interdisciplinary Traditional + Contemporary\, Creator of Raven TalesLeonard Tiger Williams | Traditional Cedar Weaving \nPublic Workshops include cedar weaved bracelet\, storytelling delivery\, traditional First Nation’s form line and more!  \nFMI + Registration www.queneeshsociety.ca \nFirst Credit Union Music StageFriday 12 – 6 pm | 12.30 opening prayer and welcome 1 pm Cultural dance group\, 12.30 pm Greg Wells\, 2 pm Cultural dance group\, 5 pm Tara Williamson + Guest \nSaturday 10 – 6 pm | 10.30 opening prayer and welcome 11 am Cultural dance group 12.30 pm\, DJ Hanson 2 pm Cultural dance group\, 4 pm James Vickers Band \nSunday 10 -3 pm | 10.30 opening prayer and welcome\, 11 am Cultural dance group\, 12.30 pm Greg Wells\, 2 pm Cultural dance group \nHulq’umi’num’ | Coast Salish for Traditional FoodsFeaturing Sockeye Salmon BBQ\, Bannock\, Indigenous Food Vendors and Traditional Food Workshops highlighting traditional medicines and local edibles! \nFMI + Registration www.queneeshsociety.ca \n  \nWellness + Health Circle | ƛop In honour of Reconciliation\, special guest Indigenous Healers\, Wellness Practitioners and Knowledge Holders will host workshops and services on site! Queneesh encourages everyone to explore ƛop (to heal) for a better understanding of coexisting with the land and engaging in healthy living.  \nFMI www.queneeshsociety.ca \nYouth Zone | č y qayum x ʊ ɩ ʷStorytelling\, Make N Take Art Stations\, Mini Workshops highlighting Art and Traditional Foods\, Fun Activities and More! All activities are free! \nQueneesh xʷuxʷaǰum Market   Indigenous Artists\, Artisans and Makers/Producers are coming together to xʷuxʷaǰum (sell) their beautiful goods! PLUS the ‘Friends of Queneesh’ vendors will host local Artists and Artisans who are connected and support Local Indigenous Culture! Over 40 vendors are anticipated\, making this offering the perfect place to shop and explore for special gifts! \nIN HONOUR OF NATIONAL RECONCILIATION DAYGilakas’la ~ Imote ~ Marsii ~ Hiy Hiywww.queneeshsociety.c \n 
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/komox-fusion-art-festival-2/
LOCATION:Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park\, 61 Filberg Road\, Comox\, BC\, BC V9M 2S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260910T180418Z
CREATED:20260910T180413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T180418Z
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SUMMARY:Comox Valley Spirit Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join together on Tuesday\, September 30th at 10:00 AM for the Comox Valley Spirit Walk\, honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Community members are invited to walk from Harmston Park down 5th Street to Lewis Park in a meaningful show of solidarity and remembrance. \n\n\n\nAlong the way\, the Comox Valley Art Council will bring the Art Wagon\, along with a chance to listen to episodes of Ancestral Echoes — conversations between Elders and youth from across the Valley. \n\n\n\nThis free\, all-ages event takes place on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation. Wear orange if you can\, and come together with your neighbours downtown for this important walk. \n\n\n\n📍 Starts at Harmston Park\, Courtenay🕙 10:00 AM👕 Wear orange🎨 Art Wagon + Ancestr
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/comox-valley-spirit-walk/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261003T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T210134Z
CREATED:20260916T210134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T210134Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Trading Cards LIVE at the Campbell River Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday October 3rd The Campbell River Art Gallery will be hosting a spooky season inspired Artist Trading Card making and trading session! Open to all ages and skill levels\, the gallery will supply gothic\, autumnal themed prompts for those who wish to be inspired by the season! \nRegister online through our website and come down with your art supplies to create an original piece of artwork. \n  \nMAKE | 12:30PM – 2:30PM (bring your own supplies – some will be available on site as well) \nTRADE | 2:30PM – 3:00PM  \n  \nBY DONATION! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER ONLINE AT https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/9/19/artist-trading-cards-live
URL:https://comoxvalleyarts.com/community-calendar-event/artist-trading-cards-live-at-the-campbell-river-art-gallery/
LOCATION:campbell river art gallery\, 1235 Shoppers Row\, campbell river\, BC\, V9W2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="campbell river art gallery":MAILTO:admin@crartgallery.ca
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