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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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Feb 14, 2019
to Apr 3, 2019
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Part of the Art @ the Vancouver Island Conference Centre Presented by Nanaimo Arts Council Series, “All About Animals” features photography, paintings and metal art by local artists from Vancouver Island. Show Runs Feb 7th to April 3rd, 2019 at the Pipers Lagoon Lobby in the Conference Centre main level – 80 Commercial Street, Nanaimo. Open to the public Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Feb 14, 2019 |
| End: | Apr 3, 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 |
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Feb 24, 2019
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Art Bites: Acrylics with Susan Schaefer
Susan Schaefer has been a professional artist for the past 17 years. Her style is recognized as bright, bold and fun. She has organized and attended workshops by some of Canada's best artists. Susan is happy to share her knowledge, tricks, tips and passion for acrylic painting. Note: Beginners Acrylics class with Susan Schaefer starts March 8th. This Art Bites class will give you a taste!
About Art Bites: Art Bites is an 8-week course designed to give you a taste of a variety of art mediums. Each 2-hour class introduces you to a new medium and sho...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre |
| Cost: | $30 per class |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 24, 2019
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Chan Hon Goh, Director of the Goh Ballet and former Principal Dancer of the National Ballet of Canada is heading across Canada for her sixth annual Canadian Masterclass Series. Participants will be given professional training and thought-provoking coaching that focuses on emotional artistic expression by a Canadian ballet superstar. Participation fee is $25, which includes class and an intimate Q&A session. Piqué (Junior) Masterclasses as well as Jeté (Senior) Masterclasses are offered.
Dancers can r...more info
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 2138 Bowen Road Nanaimo |
| Location: | Kirkwood Academy of Performing Arts |
| Cost: | $25 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 4, 2019
to Feb 27, 2019
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Carole Reid’s show is about home, going home, leaving home, “Home Sweet Home”.
She is looking at what home means to her here on earth and in the future and the afterlife.
She is hoping it will stir conversation between the viewer and herself regarding our home life experiences and future dreams or expectations.
The work has been created on paper, card and canvas.
There will be an opportunity for everyone to add their drawing of “Home” to one of the pieces on display.
Opening Reception, Friday, Febr...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Feb 4, 2019 |
| End: | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 78 Wharf Street Nanaimo |
| Location: | 78 Wharf Street Gallery |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 24, 2019
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Luc and Aidan Wrigley are 14 year old French-Metis and Cree twins who began Fiddling and Jigging at the age of 3. The following year they won gold and silver medals in the Jigging and Fiddling contests at Festival du Voyageur. By six, the twins along with their dad on guitar were busking at the Forks in Winnipeg where they would share new songs and delight fans with their incredible ability to sing and play fiddle.
At age seven they began performing at Festival du Voyageur, an annual winter festival th...more info
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm - 10:00pm |
| Address: | #8 464 Island Highway East Parksville |
| Location: | Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge |
| Cost: | $15 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 24, 2019
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Parksville Lion’s and Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate
This popular skate session is Sundays, a great way to stay active as a family. Children must be accompanied by an adult, 19yrs+. Pond hockey is not available during this session. Oceanside Place Arena on Sundays, February 3, 10, 17, and 24 from 12:15 to 1:45 pm. Free event. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-248-3252 or view skate and swim schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 12:15pm - 1:45pm |
| Address: | 830 West Island Hwy Parksville |
| Location: | Oceanside Place Arena |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 24, 2019
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Intro to Sacred Hawaiian Healing
With Shaeah Love
Sunday, February 24 6:30-9:30pm
The ancient Hawaiians had a powerful connection to nature and the cosmos and believed in our ability to channel mana (life force) to heal ourselves and others. Engage in a lively evening where you’ll learn some ancient Hawaiian chants and principles used for living an inspired life. There will be a live demonstration of Kahi Loa (Oneness through the moving or flowing of Sacred Energy). Kahi Loa is a Hawaiian Shamanic Healing modality that taps into the elements of nature to catalyze healing and it refers to a ...more info
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 6:30pm - 9:30pm |
| Address: | 2331 East Wellington Road Nanaimo, |
| Location: | Unity Spiritual Centre Nanaimo |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 24, 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: | Feb 24, 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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Feb 24, 2019
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Music On Sunday - Spotlight on Youth Spectacular: Outstanding Piano Students of Eugene Skovorodnikov
A Concerto Gala in which ten of Mr. Skovorodnikov's leading students are featured in concert with none other than the internationally esteemed, Saint Petersburg, Russia-based Rimsky-Korsakov String Quartet, who once again include Music On Sunday in their annual North American tour.
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 2:30pm - 4:30 |
| Address: | 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) |
| Cost: | $15.00 (Members) $18.00 (Non-members) |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 20, 2019
to Mar 2, 2019
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with Charlotte Crowley Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Join me for a fun and informative talk on how you can improve your HEART health, naturally, with foods and lifestyle changes. LEARN Practical tips to keep your HEART healthy and strong as you age. By cash donation, part proceeds to Parksville Qualicum Beach SPCA. Please pre-register: healthywisdom@shaw.ca or 250.951.2538
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Start: | Feb 20, 2019 |
| End: | Mar 2, 2019 |
| Time: | 2:00pm - 3:30pm |
| Address: | 744 Primrose Street Room 9 Qualicum Beach, |
| Location: | Qualicum Commons |
| Phone: | (250) 951-2538 |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Feb 24, 2019
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*JAMS ARE NOW ON SUNDAYS
​FROM 2-5PM*
Jams will be every second and fourth Sunday of each month
​$5 donation at the door is greatly appreciated
Our Jam sessions are lovingly led by Barbara Gilmore.
They are usually unplugged and are strictly for non-amplified instruments (ie. acoustic guitars, ukeleles, mandolins, harmonicas, hand drums etc. No electric instruments on these days.
Check out our Facebook page for more details on each jam session, lately Barbara has been choosing ex...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 2:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Address: | #8 464 Island Highway East Parksville, |
| Location: | Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge |
| Cost: | $5 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 21, 2019
to Feb 24, 2019
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Parksville Uncorked 2019 Wine & Food & Beer Festival
It’s time to raise your glass and toast the exceptional wines, beers, ciders and cuisine of British Columbia at the 11th annual Parksville Uncorked Wine & Food Festival this February 21-24, 2019.
Those seeking to escape for the ultimate culinary getaway will want to save the date and experience this four day festival that showcases BC’s best. Festival goers will sample best brews, spirits, ciders and sip fine wines, plus enjoy gourme...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Feb 21, 2019 |
| End: | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Location: | Various Locations in Oceanside |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 18, 2019
to Feb 24, 2019
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Heritage: The Tie That Binds
Heritage reaches back in time to tell stories of our near and distant pasts, to describe our present and to foretell our future.
These stories are the threads that interweave memory, culture, place, and practice. As we listen and learn, gaining knowledge from elders and experiences, richer stories are told and cultures are described. A complex, interconnected world is revealed, as people and place are woven into a detailed tapestry of history and heritage.
This Heritage Wee...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Feb 18, 2019 |
| End: | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 5:00am |
| Location: | Various Locations in Your Community |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 1, 2019
to Feb 24, 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: | Feb 1, 2019 |
| End: | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Time: | Tues-Sun 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 24, 2019
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Red Cross Standard First Aid with AED/CPR
Be prepared; get trained with a two day course in first aid and cardiopulmonary (CPR C) skills. Training includes home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR level C, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Retraining is recommended every three years.
Qualicum Commons, on Saturday and Sunday, February 23rd and 24th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, cost is $159.
Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248...more info
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Qualicum Commons |
| Cost: | $159 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 14, 2019
to Mar 3, 2019
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Second Chances: The Musical
"an electrifying and original play". Music by Nico Rhodes, script and lyrics by David Jewell, Second Chances: The Musical showcases the island's favourite singing and dancing actors, plus a live three-piece band.
The setting is New York City, 1955. An off Broadway theatre struggles with only two weeks until the opening night of their production Ole Louisiana. However, the arrival of a mysterious stranger sets in motion a series of unpredictable events.
Second Chance...more info
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| Category: | Theatre |
| Start: | Feb 14, 2019 |
| End: | Mar 3, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:30pm (Wed-Sat evening shows); 2:00pm (Sunday matinees) |
| Address: | 110 West 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Village Theatre |
| Cost: | $25 adults, $22 seniors, $15 student (with i.d) |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 24, 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: | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:30pm |
| Address: | Strathcona Pkwy Courtenay, |
| Location: | Mt Washington Alpine Resort |
| Phone: | 250 338 1386 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 24, 2019
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Make Sunday your favourite day of the week with Smoke 'N Water's signature brunch buffet, every Sunday from 9-2. Whether you’re craving breakfast or lunch you will find a great selection of fresh, house made dishes to satisfy your appetite.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am |
| Address: | 1-1600 Strougler Rd, Nanoose Bay |
| Location: | Smoke N Water Restaurant |
| Cost: | Adults $17.95 Kids 6-12 $8.95 Kids 5 & Under Free. |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Feb 24, 2019
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Our Sunday-Funday Jam is always a blast! The Qualicum Bay Lions start the meat draw at 3:30. Only $1 a ticket!
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 3:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Address: | 6120 West Island Hwy Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Crown & Anchor Pub |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Feb 15, 2019
to Apr 6, 2019
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Based on the true story of the Von Trapp family singers, this thrilling and inspirational family musical follows the romantic story of Captain Von Trapp and governess Maria as they fall in love and bring a family together, during the turbulent and frightening time preceeding World War II. When Nazis demand the immediate enlistment of the Captain, this couples love and courage helps them narrowly escape over the Austrian mountains with their seven children. Their story comes to life onstage with beloved ...more info
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| Category: | Theatre |
| Start: | Feb 15, 2019 |
| End: | Apr 6, 2019 |
| Time: | 2:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Address: | 9737 Chemainus Road Chemainus, |
| Location: | Chemainus Theatre Festival |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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