Madeline Read – Elevate Summer Concert Series
Elevate Summer Concerts continue this Thursday eve at 7 pm with Madelyn Read and special guest Elk! Praised by Americana UK as a “wonderful example of grafting new perspectives onto folk and country roots,” Madelyn Read blends classic country instrumentation with lyrics about growing up in Vancouver, BC to produce a unique alt-country sound. Inspired […]
Filberg Festival
Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park 61 Filberg Road, Comox, BC, CanadaThe historic Filberg Park in Comox is gearing up to host the 40th annual Filberg Festival from Friday, August 2nd to Sunday, August 4th, 2024. Tickets for the weekend and single-day experiences are available at www.filbergfestival.com. This year, Filberg Festival continues its tradition of showcasing the finest Canadian & international talent alongside a carefully curated […]
Artful : The Poets
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCFeature poet reading by Kelly Madden. Open mike to follow. Hosted by poet, artist and editor Ed Varney at Artful : The Gallery.
Masterpieces of Counterpoint Concert Series
The Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park 2750 Shingle Spit Road, Hornby Island, BC, CanadaBorealis String Quartet performing Tuesday Aug 6 Concert at 12:00pm (Park Open 9:30am-1:30pm) Mendelssohn, String Quartet No 6 in F minor op. 80 Michael Conway Baker, Aurora Quartet Thursday Aug 8 Concert at 12:00pm (Park Open 9:30am-1:30pm) Paul Alexander, Remembering Steel Skies Raining Tears String Quartet – 2nd Movement Imant Raminsh, String Quartet No 3 Please bring a blanket or […]
Bu Von Blume – Elevate Summer Concert Series
Elevate Summer Concerts continue with an epic show on August 8th with local favourites Bu VonBlume and Trombonissimo! Bu VonBlume is funk. Bu VonBlume is disco. Bu VonBlume is cumbia, punk, ska, soul, balkan. Whatever it takes to get the people moving and grooving, really. Vancouver Island multi-instrumentalist Lou Kinglish (normally an accordion player) teamed […]
Opening Party for the new exhibition ‘Tropicana’
campbell river art gallery 1235 Shoppers Row, campbell river, BC, CanadaYou are invited to the Opening Party for our newest exhibition Tropicana by Juan Ortiz-Apuy on Saturday August 10th from 12pm - 4pm at the Campbell River Art Gallery! Tropicana […]
Comox Valley Singer 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 […]
Beau Nectar + L.J.P.
The Green Room 3247, 2nd Street, Cumberland, BC, CanadaBeau Nectar (formerly Marie-Clo x éemi) is a collaboration between two bilingual singer-songwriters separated by kilometers of forests, rivers, mountains and prairies. Marie-Clo, Franco-Ontarian, and éemi, Fransaskoise deliver intimate, vibrant and surreal electronic pop with eco-feminist lyrics that spark their fans’ empathy towards nature. Having recently signed with Indica Records, the duo released their first […]
Cheko and The Pozitive Rebellion – Elevate Summer Concert Series
The Elevate Summer Concerts series is serving up reggae artist Cheko and the Pozitive Rebellion with a special opening set from the Youth Summer Songwriters Workshop!!! Born in Mexico City, into a large extended family of musicians, Cheko was immediately immersed in the musical traditions of Mexico. Growing up in Guadalajara, he began playing music […]
Community Walking Tour (Cumberland Museum)
Cumberland Museum & Archives 2680 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland, BC, CanadaOnce a bustling thoroughfare for miners and their families, this road is steeped in the rich history of the coal mining industry that shaped the town. Join us on this immersive walk as we delve into the lives of the miners who braved the depths of the earth, the families who supported them, and the […]
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, […]
Summer Kids’ Crafts Saturdays at the Courtenay and District Museum are back! (Closing Aug 24)
Courtenay & District Museum 207 Fourth Street,, Courtenay, BC, CanadaStarting from June 22nd to August 24th, the museum will be hosting a Summer Kids Craft event every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. Join our Kids Craft Coordinator, Hannah, as she guides youth and parents through the steps to make new weekly creations you can take home. The museum provides all the materials […]