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Spinning and Unraveling: Art from the Wachiay Residency (Exhibit Opening)

Comox Valley Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue, Courtenay, BC

During this year’s Wachiay Residency, six community-based artists from around B.C. spent a week immersed in the screen print medium. Their work will be on display at Comox Valley Art Gallery from September 27-October 26.    The opening of this exhibit coincides with Pulse in the Plaza. Several of the artists will be in attendance.  […]

Event Series Pulse on the Plaza

Pulse on the Plaza

Duncan & 6th Duncan Avenue, Courtenay, BC, Canada

SUMMER 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 on the Plaza”. This vibrant arts-based event will take place on the fourth Friday of July, August, and September on the Plaza in front of […]

Free

Spinning and Unravelling: Art from the Wachiay Residency

Comox Valley Art Gallery 580 Duncan Avenue, Courtenay, BC

During this year’s Wachiay Residency, six community-based artists from around B.C. spent a week immersed in the screen print medium. Their work will be on display at Comox Valley Art Gallery from September 27-October 26. The opening of this exhibit coincides with Pulse in the Plaza. Several of the artists will be in attendance. Luke […]

Free

Fleetwood Magic, the Authentic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Sid Williams Theatre 442 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC, Canada

Fleetwood Magic Tribute Band transports audiences in sound and time on a musical journey performing Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits from the 60’s to the 80’s. They perform in vintage costumes using period correct instrument sounds, exacting vocals and onstage character to personify this most famous line-up of Fleetwood Mac. Fleetwood Mac is one of the […]

Closing – Exhibit: Models & Miniatures

the Courtenay and District Museum 207 4th St, Courtenay, BC, COURTENAY, BC, Canada

Explore this exhibit as if you were a giant, and enjoy the new perspective that miniatures give us to see the world. This Courtenay and District Museum curated exhibit showcases […]

By Donation

Cumberland Fungus Fest

Calling all lovers of fungus and forest ecology! Join us for our 5th Annual Cumberland Fungus Fest featuring guided walks, films, talks, workshops, science pub, kids activities, art projects, forest feast and much more! October 3-5 2024 in and around the sweet Village of Cumberland. LIMITED PASSES AVAILABLE! General Passes are $40. YOUTH PASSES (18 […]

Artful : The Poets With Steven J. Thompson

Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BC

Artful : The Poets features poet Steven J. Thompson as the opener in our monthly poetry series. Carys Owen will host the evening and guide the open mic following Thompson's reading. Sign up for the open mic at the door, 5 mins per spot. $10 or pwyc.

$10

Bag Making With Lorraine

#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay, BC, Canada

Oct 8 – Oct 22 Join Lorraine for this great bag-making class! You will use the Traverse Bag by Noodlehead Patterns, with a small modification to make it even more beginner-friendly. Choose from two sizes! This class is a great way to keep practicing those straight lines, sewing zippers, and making accurate measurements and cuts. […]

$155.00

Intro To Quilting- A Simple Sampler

#4-420 Fitzgerald Ave., Courtenay, BC, Canada

Oct 9 – Nov 13 Feeling intimidated about quilting? It can feel scary, but a calm and compassionate teacher with a plan will help you work through the step to succeed! Enter Lorraine! Please read the complete description before registration! This multi-week class is a great primer, encompassing  the basic skills you need for almost […]

$270.00

Art Writers Ghost Collective One Day Pop-up Art Exhibition

Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BC

Just two weeks following a lymphoma diagnosis in October of last year, Courtenay artist Josh Klassen wanted a low-key, but creative way to connect with friends and family for his birthday. The first group painting party kicked off a project that would last through the next several months of treatment. A loose collective was formed, […]

Free

Old Townsites Tour- Cumberland Museum & Archives

1951 Comox Lake Rd #1888, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 Explore the rich history of Cumberland's Japanese and Chinese Communities Join us for a unique and immersive tour that delves into the intertwined histories of Cumberland's Chinese and Japanese communities. This special tour, guided by local historian Dawn Copeman, combines the poignant stories of two once-thriving […]