Artful : The Poets
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCArtful is excited to host Marie Metaphor, Victoria BC's Poet Laureate on May 6th. Local Poet and previous Laureate Natalie Nickerson will host the evening. The Feature Poet performance begins at 7pm and is followed by an open mic. Come to enjoy, or bring a poem to share!
Comox Valley Songwriters Circle
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCAshley Sykes is a singer/songwriter who has enjoyed being part of the Comox Valley songwriter circles since they began in 2005. She’s been happily hosting them since Fall of 2022. The circles are a place for both new and experienced songwriters to come share new songs they are working on, or to dust off some […]
NIC Fine Art Courses Fall 2024 /Winter 2025
North Island College Comox Valley Campus Shadbolt + Raven Studios 2300 Ryan Rd, Courtenay, BCThe NIC Fine Art schedule lists courses that are open to the public. Registered Fine Art students have priority for seats in the classes but non program students are welcome to enroll. The Fine Art courses are for all levels of creatives from beginners to experienced. Join our creative community. Continuing Student Registration begins May […]
Online Zoom Lecture: Mark Merlino: A Presentation on Artificial Intelligence
Event type: Online (Zoom) Time and Date: 7:00 pm, Tuesday, May 21st, 2024 Cost: Free Admission or by donation to the Courtenay and District Museum (https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/your-support/charitable-donations/) Join our guest speaker, Educator/Librarian Mark Merlino, for an enlightening Zoom presentation about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) facilitates machine learning and its present and future role in our lives. […]
Strathcona Symphony Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky – From Dark to Light
Florence Filberg Centre 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay, BCThe Strathcona Symphony Orchestra’s (SSO) From Dark to Light! program features two of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s iconic works, Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, and one of the most difficult violin pieces in history, Violin Concerto in D Major, with Canadian-born soloist, Gregory Lewis. The performances will be at the Filberg Centre in Courtenay (Friday, […]
Miniature Craft Workshop: Custom Fridge Magnets
the Courtenay and District Museum 207 4th St, Courtenay, BC, COURTENAY, BC, CanadaThe Courtenay and District Museum will be hosting a miniature sculpting/painting workshop on Saturday, May 25th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm to celebrate the completion of the new exhibit, Models & Miniatures. Anyone 10 and up is welcome to drop in the museum's Rotary Gallery and sculpt, bake, then paint their very own custom […]
Strathcona Symphony Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky – From Dark to Light
Tidemark Theatre 1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, British Columbia, CanadaThe Strathcona Symphony Orchestra’s (SSO) From Dark to Light! program features two of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s iconic works, Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, and one of the most difficult violin pieces in history, Violin Concerto in D Major, with Canadian-born soloist, Gregory Lewis. The performances will be at the Filberg Centre in Courtenay (Friday, […]
Closing – Community Improv
Little Red Curch 2182 Comox Ave, Comox, British Columbia, CanadaCommunity Improv is for all humans who want to play, have fun, make stuff up and take a little seriousness off for a few hours. Drop-in by donation (sugg. $10.00 […]
(Closing) Island Clay Works – Guest Artist
Potters Place Gallery 180B 5th Street, Courtenay, British Columbia, CanadaThe Potters Place Gallery is pleased to feature the ceramic art of Anita and Neil Lawrence of Gold River for the month of May. Drop by to see their beautiful display of sgraffito trays, bowls, mugs, vases and much more. Neil’s work is finished in wildlife and fish designs and Anita’s is more eclectic with […]
Central Island Studio Tour (Day 1 of 2)
Discover the 2024 Central Island Arts Guide and Studio Tour: June 1 & 2, 2024 Join the biggest regional studio tour highlighting talented artists in our area from Campbell River to Parksville. Explore open studios, meet artists, and celebrate the arts on June 1 & 2, 2024, 10 am to 4 p.m. Check out the […]
Central Island Studio Tour (Day 2 of 2)
Discover the 2024 Central Island Arts Guide and Studio Tour: June 1 & 2, 2024 Join the biggest regional studio tour highlighting talented artists in our area from Campbell River to Parksville. Explore open studios, meet artists, and celebrate the arts on June 1 & 2, 2024, 10 am to 4 p.m. Check out the […]
Closing – The Octet Salon
Artful the Gallery 526 Cumberland Rd, Courtenay, BCEight Comox Valley artists doing what they love best! Kate Bridger, Janice Hayward, Teresa Kachanoski, Jude Goffman, Elaine Smith, Laurie Martz, Sonja Turnbull and Nina Menz bring their creativity, inspiration, and productivity to expression through felt, fabric, photography, paint, and mixed media. Artist Reception: May 11, 7-9 pm.