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Jan 1, 2019
to Apr 10, 2019
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Take the 100 Day ART Challenge – January 1 – April 10th by creating something every day. Paint, sketch, photograph, write, just create in a way that feels right for you and post it daily. Don’t give up even if you miss a day or two. Keep at it. You’ll be amazed at the progress you make during the 100 days. Post your creation each day for all to enjoy and to watch the progress. www.facebook.com/groups/623072704791065/ or type in 100 Day Art Challenge– Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery 2019 in the search lin...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Jan 1, 2019 |
| End: | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Time: | 11:00am - 4:00pm |
| Location: | Different locations throughout the community |
| Phone: | 250-245-1252 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Jan 17, 2019
to Feb 20, 2019
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The Members’ Show is a joint partnership between the CRAG and the CR Arts Council and is a celebration of the many artists that are a part of the Campbell River and area community. We welcome submissions from members of both the CRAG and the CR Arts Council in all media. The exhibition offers us the opportunity to showcase the many talented artists that live among us, as well as to serve the community by offering critiques, and professional development for artists of all levels. Opening Reception: January...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Jan 17, 2019 |
| End: | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Time: | Various - See Website |
| Address: | 1235 Shoppers Row Campbell River |
| Location: | Campbell River Art Gallery |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Phone: | 2502872261 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Jan 9, 2019
to Jan 31, 2019
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A collection of works by local artists including, Dennis Brown. Show runs Monday-Friday, 9-5pm January 9-January 31 Opening Reception January 10, 7-9pm 78 Wharf Street Gallery
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Jan 9, 2019 |
| End: | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 78 Wharf Street Nanaimo |
| Location: | 78 Wharf Street Gallery |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | 250-729-3947 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Jan 25, 2019
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TWO WOMEN, ONE LIFE-CHANGING ENCOUNTER: “BETWEEN THE SHEETS” OPENS JAN. 25th AT WESTERN EDGE THEATRE Nanaimo’s Western Edge Theatre continues its 15th Anniversary season with “Between the Sheets” by Jordi Mand, an explosive drama about two women and a single night that changes their lives. Set in a grade three classroom on parent-teacher night, “Between the Sheets” begins as a seemingly-innocent meeting between Marion, the mother of a special needs child, and “Miss Stewart,” her child’s teacher. Befo...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Address: | 25 Victoria Road Nanaimo |
| Location: | Harbour City Theatre |
| Cost: | $12 – $24 |
| Phone: | 250-816-6459 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Jan 25, 2019
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Take the time for yourself for self-nurturing and discovery with an artists’ retreat at Nanaimo’s peaceful Bethlehem Centre in the New Year in 2019. Our December retreat has been postponed until January, and the date is still tentative and we will confirm the date soon. Our week-long retreat invites you to bring your genre of art into spacious creative practice and spiritual reflection with creative community at Nanaimo’s beautiful Bethlehem Centre. Located at 2371 Arbot Rd. in the tranquil lakeside ...more info
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Address: | 2371 Arbot Road Nanaimo |
| Location: | Bethlehem Centre |
| Cost: | $1200 – $1450 |
| Phone: | 250-754-3254 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Jan 21, 2019
to Jan 27, 2019
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Take the time for yourself for self-nurturing and discovery with an artists’ retreat at Nanaimo’s peaceful Bethlehem Centre from January 21-27th, 2019. We are pleased to reschedule this previously postponed December 3rd-9th, 2018 event. Our January 21-27th week-long retreat invites you to bring your genre of art into spacious creative practice and spiritual reflection with creative community at Nanaimo’s beautiful Bethlehem Centre. Located at 2371 Arbot Rd. in the tranquil lakeside woodlands of Mt. Benso...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Jan 21, 2019 |
| End: | Jan 27, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 2371 Arbot Road Nanaimo |
| Location: | Bethlehem Centre |
| Cost: | $1200 – $1450 |
| Phone: | 250-754-3254 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Jan 25, 2019
to Jan 26, 2019
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Our client’s at 850 Ocean Place are having an ESTATE SALE on Friday and Saturday from 8 - Noon. The house has SOLD and everything in the ESTATE must GO! Items for sale include sofas, chairs, coffee tables, side tables, lamps, dish sets, Oak dining table and chairs, Oak kitchen table and 6 chairs, tea trolley, china cabinets, set of cooking pots, Bedroom furniture, trundle day bed, Outdoor furniture, ladders and tools, lawnmowers, landscaping tools, records, stereo equipment, electric fireplace, a and a ...more info
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| Category: | Garage Sale |
| Start: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| End: | Jan 26, 2019 |
| Time: | 8 - Noon |
| Address: | 850 Ocean Place, Parksville |
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Jan 25, 2019
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Family Paint 5yrs+
Let's create art and memories together. Family members will take part in painting their own canvas with the guidance of our experienced art instructor. No experience necessary. All supplies are included. View painting project online one month prior to class. Friday, January 25th from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at Oceanside Art Studio, cost is $30.
Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. View recreation programs online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Time: | 4:00pm - 5:30pm |
| Address: | 702 Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Oceanside Art Studio |
| Cost: | $30 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Jan 25, 2019
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WorkWrite Consulting’s informative full-day workshop is designed to help small business owners and supervisors who are new to employee management. This 6-hour workshop will provide basic, easy-to-implement tools and strategies to successfully manage the human resource side of your business or non-profit. AFTER ATTENDING THIS WORKSHOP, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO: 1. Understand how to identify, recruit and on-board the best people for their organization 2. Engage employees through staff recognition and build a culture of appreciation 3. Manage employee feedback conversations and learn how...more info
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Address: | 501 - 65 Front St Nanaimo, |
| Location: | Tourism Vancouver Island Meeting Room |
| Cost: | $325 |
| Phone: | 250-740-1221 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Jan 25, 2019
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The Iyengar tradition of yoga can be adapted for all fitness levels. It creates strength, increased range of movement and stability. Students must be able to carry their own props and to get up and down from the floor. Students $13, Seniors $15, General $17, 6 and 12 class punch cards available
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:30am - 11:45am |
| Address: | #203 - 891 Island Hwy West Parksville |
| Location: | Bare Roots Natural Health & Yoga Centre |
| Cost: | $17 |
| Phone: | 2509542273 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Jan 25, 2019
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Fun activities inspire confidence, healthy relationships and community awareness. Nutritious snacks are provided as well as transportation from Oceanside and Springwood Elementary Schools to the Community Services Centre in Parksville. Pre-registration is required.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Time: | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 245 Hirst Ave W Parksville, |
| Location: | SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | 250-248-2093 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jan 25, 2019
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Release your inner rock star! This isn’t your boring regular karaoke…this is the lights, the drums, the big sound system, and Megastar to back you up as you sing your favourite rock song with a live band! Megastar Live Karaoke is for singers and is every Friday night in Ted’s Bar and Grill this winter season till the end of March. Starts at 830 pm every Friday and after 10 is for 19+.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:30pm |
| Address: | Strathcona Parkway Campbell River/Courtenay |
| Location: | Mount Washington Alpine Resort |
| Phone: | 338-1386 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Jan 25, 2019
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Jamming With Giants, a tribute to the life and music of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, also featuring songs by some of the giants of the rock and roll that inspired and recorded with Tom Petty, performed by Top Tier Tribute band Perfectly Petty featuring Nanaimo’s own Dave D as Tom Petty. A must see show for any fan of great classic rock, Dave D has been recognized as one of the most authentic Tom Petty Tribute artists in North America, and with his killer band of Vancouver heavyweights, Perfectly Petty...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm - 10:00pm |
| Address: | 34 Victoria Crescent Nanaimo |
| Location: | The Queen’s |
| Cost: | $20.00 – $25.00 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jan 25, 2019
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Enjoy our fabulous Prime Rib Dinner with all the fixin’s. After 4:20.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Time: | 4:15pm |
| Address: | 5467 Island Highway S Union Bay |
| Location: | Highwayman Saloon |
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Jan 22, 2019
to Jan 30, 2019
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Rainshadow Art Exhibition at The MAC
An exhibition of watercolour paintings by Errington painter Kimberly Miller, featuring beautiful landscapes and florals from the Mount Arrowsmith watershed region.
A sense of home.
This group of paintings is inspired by the setting that means the most to me: home. I live where the farmland meets the forest and the salmon streams meet the mighty Englishman River. Evidence of the giant old growth forest still exists in this area, where settlers long ago recogniz...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Jan 22, 2019 |
| End: | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Time: | Tues-Sun 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | McMillan Arts Centre |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jan 22, 2019
to Jan 27, 2019
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Rainshadow Art Exhibition at The MAC
An exhibition of watercolour paintings by Errington painter Kimberly Miller, featuring beautiful landscapes and florals from the Mount Arrowsmith watershed region.
A sense of home.
This group of paintings is inspired by the setting that means the most to me: home. I live where the farmland meets the forest and the salmon streams meet the mighty Englishman River. Evidence of the giant old growth forest still exists in this area, where settlers long ago recogni...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Jan 22, 2019 |
| End: | Jan 27, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Jan 25, 2019
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Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796), also known as Rabbie Burns, the Bard of Ayrshire, Ploughman Poet and various other names and epithets, was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide. The day celebrates Burns’ contribution to Scottish culture. His best-known work is Auld Lang Syne. Many places celebrate with Scottish Music, Poetry, and a traditional Scottish Dinner.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Time: | 5:00am - 11:45pm |
| Location: | Various Locations in Your Community |
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Jan 25, 2019
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For grades 7, 8 & 9. Games, field trips and music allow youth to express themselves and develop friendships.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Time: | 3:30pm - 6:30pm |
| Address: | 245 Hirst Ave W Parksville, |
| Location: | SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | 250-248-2093 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jan 25, 2019
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Sea to Sky X-Country Adventure Tour “Cross” off another item on your New Year’s resolution list and give x-country skiing a try. After picking up equipment (or bring your own) we’ll have a quick orientation followed by an entertaining cruise through the alpine wonderland. This program includes transportation from Oceanside Place Arena to Mt. Washington Alpine Resort. Two dates to choose from Sunday January 6th or Friday January 25th. Cost is $65/person plus trail pass and rental (if needed). Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. View recreation programs online at rd...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Address: | 830 West Island Hwy Parksville |
| Location: | Oceanside Place Arena |
| Cost: | $65 |
| Phone: | 250-390-4111 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jan 25, 2019
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Storytelling - Slice of Life: Oh, No! Now What?
The Mid-Island Storytellers (MIST) will be telling us about a time when something happened and they had to make a decision or make a change or something happened to change their lives.
About Slice of Life, Real People, Real Stories: The tellers have all pitched their story ideas and have been selected to tell stories based on a theme, and all tellers have attended a rehearsal prior to the event. The stories will be no longer than 10 minutes, hence the name, "Slice of Life".
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | The MAC |
| Cost: | $18 ($15 OCAC members) |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Jan 25, 2019
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All parents/family caregivers and their children are welcome to join. Catch up over coffee or do activities with the children. Drop-in.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 245 Hirst Ave W Parksville |
| Location: | SOS Child, Youth &Family Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | 250-248-2093 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jan 25, 2019
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Teenagers head to the Ravensong Aquatic Centre for a fun swim with your friends.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Address: | 737 Jones Street Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Ravensong Aquatic Centre |
| Cost: | $2 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Jan 25, 2019
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Teenagers head to the Ravensong Aquatic Centre for a fun swim with your friends.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Address: | 737 Jones Street Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Ravensong Aquatic Centre |
| Cost: | $2 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Jan 23, 2019
to Feb 6, 2019
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Winter Wonderland Art Show runs December 6th, 2018 to February 6th 2019. Part of Art @ Vancouver Island Conference Centre presented by Nanaimo Arts Council. Open to the public Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm at the Pipers Lagoon Lobby in the Conference Centre main level – 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo.
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Jan 23, 2019 |
| End: | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Address: | 101 Gordon St Nanaimo |
| Location: | Vancouver Island Conference Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Phone: | 250-729-3947 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Jan 25, 2019
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in this class you have the opportunity to challenge yourself, or just be kind to yourself. While you breathe deeply and effortlessly we transition from posture to posture in a mindful, fulfilling way. This class will leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed, energized and ready for your day. This class is an excellent complement to your weekly practice & great for all beginners. Students $13, Seniors $15, General $17, 6 and 12 class punch cards available
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:30am - 9:45am |
| Address: | #203 - 891 Island Hwy West Parksville, |
| Location: | Bare Roots Natural Health & Yoga Centre |
| Cost: | $17 |
| Phone: | 2509542273 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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