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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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Mar 3, 2019
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Art Bites: Pastels with Janet Cameron
Janet's Pastel class sold out last fall - here's your chance to give it a try!
Janet Cameron was born in Peru and moved to Canada in 1988, living in Montreal, Calgary and now in Parksville. Janet comes from an arts background and after retiring in 2017, she has had a chance to pursue this passion, studying with Joan Larsen and networking with other pastel artists. Janet is fascinated pastels and loves the free-spirited way to paint with pastels and use her fingers when working on an art piece.
About Art Bites: Art Bites is an 8-week course designe...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Mar 3, 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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Mar 3, 2019
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CHRCO Flea Market & Pancake Breakfast
Flea Market & Pancake Breakfast on the first Sunday of the month. Pancake breakfast is $6 for small and $8 for large.
Tables are available for $12 each. Outside spaces are also available.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Mar 3, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Address: | 2601 Alberni Highway, Coombs |
| Location: | Coombs Rodeo Grounds |
| Cost: | $12 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 3, 2019
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Held the first Sunday of every month from September until June. with over 35 tables of merchandise to select from and a children’s table for your family’s enjoyment. Not to mention a tasty pancake breakfast. On occasion participate in silent auctions, raffles and/or 50/50 tickets. To book your $12 tables contact Cheryl Stoner at 250-947-9055 or cherylstoner52@gmail.com.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Mar 3, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 1:00pm |
| Address: | 2601 Alberni Highway Coombs |
| Location: | Coombs Rodeo Grounds |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 3, 2019
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Parksville Lions 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, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 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: | Mar 3, 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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Mar 3, 2019
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Join us and keynote speaker Mitzi Dean, BC’s Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, for a traditional afternoon tea in celebration of International Women’s Day 2019.
Ms Dean will be joined by these other inspiring guest speakers:
1. Grace Lore, Senior National Researcher with Equal Voice 2. Nola Jeffrey, Executive Director of Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society
As this year’s international theme is #BalanceforBetter, we look forward to having a lively conversation on how we can work together to bring...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Mar 3, 2019 |
| Time: | 2:00pm - 4:30pm |
| Address: | 4898 Rutherford Road Nanaimo |
| Location: | The Grand Hotel Nanaimo |
| Cost: | $30 |
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Mar 3, 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: | Mar 3, 2019 |
| Time: | 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 245 Hirst Ave W Parksville |
| Location: | SOS Child, Youth &Family Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 3, 2019
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Magic Show Fundraiser
Illusions and Magic for the Entire Family! Silent Auction and Concession (please bring cash).
Tickets Available @ Soak Essentials (180 Craig St, Parksville).
Call 250-248-8552 for more information
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Mar 3, 2019 |
| Time: | 3:00pm |
| Address: | 132 Jensen Ave E, Parksville |
| Location: | Parksville Community Centre |
| Cost: | 10-15 |
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Mar 3, 2019
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Music On Sunday - Younggun Kim, piano
This University of Toronto faculty member and internationally acclaimed concert pianist who is known for "...his blazing technical capacity and a lush sound supported by a natural phrasing sense..." (Timothy Gilligan, New York Concert Review) will present a program that includes the Bach-Busoni Chaconne, some of the Chopin-Godowsky Studies, and Ravel's La Valse.
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Mar 3, 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 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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Mar 3, 2019
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Second Sunday Market & Pancake Breakfast
Join us for an entertaining time; shopping, breakfast and live music! Over 30 vendors with everything from many unique, handmade items, as well as vintage collectibles, beading supplies, tools, and household goods.
Then have the yummy pancake breakfast. Each month, a different community service group cooks up breakfast as a fundraiser.
https://www.facebook.com/SecondSundayMarket/ - to see some of the vendors that will be there.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Mar 3, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:00am - 12:00pm |
| Address: | 240 Lion's Way, Qualicum Bay |
| Location: | Lighthouse Community Hall |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 3, 2019
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Self Help by Norm Foster is a farce like no other. Meet the Savages, two second rate actors who have given the theatre the cold shoulder to become renowned self-help gurus. However in true farce fashion, not everything goes according to plan! Soon the couple’s newly found fame and fortune quickly unravels into a farcical comedy of errors as they struggle to maintain their new lifestyle.
You’ve heard that laughter is good for the soul! Prepared to leave feeling revitalized!
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| Category: | Theatre |
| Date: | Mar 3, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:00pm - 10:00pm |
| Address: | 2373 Rosstown Road Nanaimo |
| Location: | The Bailey Studio |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Phone: | 250-758-7246 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 3, 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: | Mar 3, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:30pm |
| Address: | Strathcona Pkwy Courtenay, |
| Location: | Mt Washington Alpine Resort |
| Phone: | 250 338 1386 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 3, 2019
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Enjoy the early Spring bulbs.Garden open 11am to 3:30pm, last entry 3pm. Tea Room open 11am for tea, soup, and scones with last seating 3pm.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Mar 3, 2019 |
| Time: | 11:00am |
| Address: | 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach, |
| Location: | Milner Gardens & Woodland |
| Cost: | $4 |
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Mar 3, 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: | Mar 3, 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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Mar 3, 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: | Mar 3, 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 26, 2019
to Apr 14, 2019
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Opening Reception: Surface Language Two Exhibition
"Surface Language Two: painting in an abstract dialect" features the work of Leona Petrak, Anne Jones and Dennis Brown.
This exhibition runs February 26 to April 14, 2019.
Join us for the Opening Reception March 2nd and meet these talented artists.
Visit our website for more details on this exhibition
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Feb 26, 2019 |
| End: | Apr 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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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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Feb 28, 2019
to Mar 3, 2019
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The rainbow flag rides high against an alpine vista as Mount Washington swooshes in its first annual pride and ski getaway. Join us at Mount Washington in the heart of the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. Home to one of the most spectacular coastal alpine settings in North America. The shimmering Pacific Ocean as a backdrop on one side and the stunningly scenic Strathcona Park bordering the other.
Thursday, February 28, 2019 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM VIP Welcome Après + Social – Ted’s Bar & Grill
T...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Feb 28, 2019 |
| End: | Mar 3, 2019 |
| Time: | Various |
| Address: | Strathcona Pkwy Courtenay |
| Location: | Mt Washington Alpine Resort |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Feb 25, 2019
to Mar 3, 2019
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To provide increased public awareness and financial support for Wounded Warriors Canada, the Wounded Warrior Run BC (WWRBC) was created. A team of dedicated runners will relay-run the length of Vancouver Island in just seven consecutive days, starting Monday, February 25th and finishing Sunday, March 3rd, 2019. The journey will begin in Port Hardy and end in Victoria, covering almost 600 kms. Please join us at our GRAND FINALE on Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 at 4:30pm. Location TBD. Come out and support the te...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Feb 25, 2019 |
| End: | Mar 3, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Location: | Various Communities on Vancouver Island |
| Phone: | 1-877-832-6997 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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