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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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Mar 26, 2019
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THREE GREAT BLUES BANDS and all for $20 IN ADVANCE($25 @ the door)
MARK CRISSINGER BAND – http://markcrissinger.com
Mark’s band is a contemporary blues band featuring an all-star cast of musicians from the Nanaimo area.
RENOVATION BLUES BAND – http://renovationbluesband.com
11 years in… the experiment was a success! Renovation Blues Band was formed in late 2006 and got busy in 2007 to deliver authentic and exciting music!
SOUTH ISLAND RHYTHM KINGS -https://www.lazymikemallonmusic.net/south-island-r...more info
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:00am - 11:45pm |
| Address: | 2601 Alberni Hwy Coombs |
| Location: | CHRCO Hall, Coombs Rodeo Grounds |
| Cost: | $20 |
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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 26, 2019
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Cardio Dance Club: Parksville
Cardio Dance Club is a follow-along dance fitness workout that fuses athletic dance and fun, high-energy music. It will get you sweating, raise your heart rate, and get your body working and booty shaking. Dance Club is approachable to all people, of all ages and fitness levels and is always easy to follow.
The songs include recent hits from the radio, but also some throwback favourites. Classes include hip hop, top 40, R&B, and songs from around the world too (...more info
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Time: | 6:00pm |
| Address: | #5-464 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC |
| Location: | FLUID Fitness |
| Cost: | $10 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 26, 2019
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Intimate Chamber Music Concerts: The dynamic Bergmann Piano Duo returns with their energetic and uniquely eclectic programs. They open the series celebrating their German heritage and the fall season with a special celebration Oktoberfest concert on multiple keyboards featuring works by Strauss, Bach, Weill, Gershwin, Brubeck and much more.
Throughout the series, the virtuosic duo will also collaborate with special guests: Daniel Bolshoy (guitar) on November 27th, Rebecca Wenham (cello) on March 26th,...more info
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:30am |
| Address: | 125 Front Street Nanaimo |
| Location: | The Port Theatre |
| Cost: | see website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 26, 2019
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Ethereal chamber folk. Crystalline vocals, lyrics like arrows. Layers of harp, acoustic bass and tasty percussion. Poetry that tugs you into the liminal place between conscious and subconscious mind.
Featuring:
OLIVER SWAIN ON ACOUSTIC BASS and
​BEN JOHNSON ON WORLD PERCUSSION
To entertain is one thing. To enrich is another. Singer-Songwriter-Harper-Poet Diemm plays for that one note, that one resonant chord that opens a cascade of ‘yes’ inside you.
Diemm’s debut album ‘Ten Thousand Mirac...more info
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm - 9:30pm |
| Address: | #8 464 Island Highway East Parksville, |
| Location: | Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 26, 2019
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Diemn with Oliver Swain & Ben Jonson at Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge
Crystalline vocals. Lyrics like arrows. Ethereal folk harp. Spoken Word poetry. Featuring acclaimed folk root musician Oliver Swain on acoustic bass and support vocals.
Diemn plays original Chamber Folk music, with poetry that tugs at the layers between conscious and subconscious mind.
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Time: | 6:30pm |
| Address: | #8 - 464 Island Highway East, Parksville |
| Location: | Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 26, 2019
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Foraging for Wild Edibles - Brant Wildlife Festival
Curious and hungry foragers will be led in small groups on a foraging excursion, learning about ocean delicacies, Pacific oysters and Manila clams direct from their shells on the shellfish research farm of Vancouver Island University at Deep Bay. Foragers will learn about First Nations' use of shellfish, Vancouver Island's marine ecology, and species identification.
Local experts will discuss where and how to forage for shellfish and other edib...more info
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| Category: | Nature |
| Date: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Time: | 11:00am - 2:00pm |
| Address: | 370 Crome Point Road, Bowser, BC |
| Location: | Deep Bay Marine Field Station |
| Cost: | $30 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 25, 2019
to Mar 29, 2019
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Go Wild Spring Camp - Moorecroft
Kids are invited to go wild and spend an incredible spring break at the park and experience nature inspired fun and adventure.
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| Category: | Family |
| Start: | Mar 25, 2019 |
| End: | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
| Address: | 1563 Stewart Rd., Nanoose Bay, BC |
| Location: | Moorecroft Camp |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 26, 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 26, 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 26, 2019
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The Metal Arts Guild of Vancouver Island is a non-profit community of individuals who all share a passion for working and designing metal arts. We are dedicated to supporting members in learning, networking, promotion and creativity. The Metal Arts Guild of Vancouver Island offers a wonderful environment for its members to get to know others who share the same love for all aspects of jewelry and metalsmithing. The Metal Arts Guild relies on the skills, enthusiasm and energy of our members to power the o...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Time: | 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Address: | 133 Mcmillan Street Parksville |
| Location: | Mcmillan Art Center |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 26, 2019
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Mindfulness is the number one skill for acquiring balance in our life. It acts like an internal guidance system that allows us to be fully present in the moment without judgement, turning negative emotions into positive states of mind. Come and practice this skill so that it becomes a natural positive force in your life. Preregistration required. Sharon Thomas (250) 228-4330.
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Time: | 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 534 Pioneer Crescent Parksville, |
| Location: | Pioneer Wellness Centre |
| Cost: | $25 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 25, 2019
to Mar 29, 2019
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for ages 8 – 14
Begins Mon. March 25, 2019 to March 29, 2019
Time 10 – 4 daily
Students will sing, dance, play, and have fun while exploring theatre.
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| Category: | Family |
| Start: | Mar 25, 2019 |
| End: | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 375 Selby Street Nanaimo |
| Location: | Nanaimo Conservatory of Music |
| Cost: | $250 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 26, 2019
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Would you like to learn nonviolent communication techniques and practice these skills in a safe environment with like-minded people?
Nonviolent Communication theory supposes conflicts arise from individual or group attempts to fulfill universal human needs such as safety, belonging or autonomy. Unfortunately, we sometimes use ‘violent’ strategies such as blaming or judging to try to satisfy our unmet needs. NVC offers guidance in ‘empathetically listening and honestly expressing’ using four conversational components:
1. Observations
2. Feelings
3. Needs
4. Requests
The four components ma...more info
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Time: | 6:15pm - 7:45pm |
| Address: | 6250 Hammond Bay Rd Nanaimo, |
| Location: | Vancouver Island Regional Library; Nanaimo North Boardroom |
| Cost: | Free |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Mar 26, 2019
to Mar 29, 2019
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It’s tinker time! Join NS3 for a spring break camp that is all about tinkering and building. Have you ever tried painting with light? Or built a house with only dowels and elastics? Dabble with circuits to make a wand, build a roller coaster with paper, and explore your creativity as you construct different creations.
Details: March 25-29 2019; 9:00-3:00pm; ages 6-12; cost $225;Located at our Science Studio @ 4355 Jingle Pot Road in Room 101
*Please note: food is not included in the cost; please send your child with a lunch and water bottle.
Stay and Play: After-camp care 3-5pm for $8 per ...more info
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| Category: | Family |
| Start: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| End: | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
| Address: | 4355 Jingle Pot Road, room 101 Nanaimo |
| Location: | NS3’s Science Studio |
| Cost: | $225 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 26, 2019
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Come and practice silence while doing self guided sitting meditation or walking meditation, spin the prayer wheels, light a butter lamp & browse the gift shop. Give yourself some peace and space! Thank you for any offering you are able to make, our center operates completely through volunteer efforts and offerings.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Time: | 11:00am - 1:30pm |
| Address: | 2800 Grafton Ave Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Kathok Meditation Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 26, 2019
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Looking for a safe space to talk about the joys and challenges of parenting? The Parent Support Services Society of BC believes that every parent is the expert of their own family. Often parents simply need to be heard and to hear the voice of other parents in a safe support space. For more information call 250-468-9658 or email parent@telus.net
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Time: | 6:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Location: | Coombs |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Mar 26, 2019
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Bird walks from the Parksville Beach Community Park at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays going to different areas in and around the Parksville Qualicum Beach area. Visit their website for more info.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Time: | 9 AM |
| Address: | Various Locations around the Parksville Qualicum Beach Area. |
| Location: | Parksville Beach Community Park |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 26, 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: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Time: | 3:30pm - 6:30pm |
| Address: | 245 Hirst Ave W Parksville |
| Location: | SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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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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Mar 23, 2019
to Mar 28, 2019
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An exhibit by Art 10 featuring an array of artists from painters to jewelers.
Show runs March 5-28
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Saturday 10-4pm
78 Wharf St. Gallery
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Mar 23, 2019 |
| End: | Mar 28, 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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Mar 24, 2019
to Mar 28, 2019
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The Art from the Attic Sale
Do you have paintings you no longer love? Sell them in our sale!
The Art from the Attic Sale is one of The Old School House Arts Centre?s most popular events. March 15 will mark the Thirteenth Anniversary sale at TOSH and everyone is a winner with this sale: bring in your paintings or prints or lithographs or photographs to sell in the art gallery. You get 60% and TOSH gets 40% of each piece sold.
Registration is $5.00 and $2.00 per piece, your appointment must be sche...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Mar 24, 2019 |
| End: | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:30pm |
| Address: | 122 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach, BC |
| Location: | The Old School House Arts Centre |
| 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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Mar 26, 2019
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Accepting New Students: 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, during the school year, at Arrowview Elementary School gym,Qualicum Beach. Umi Wado Kai Karate teaches the art of self-defence, while instilling a strong sense of self-discipline, self-confidence, respect and humility. Classes are geared for ages 7 and up and emphasize skill development in a fun and interactive way. To learn more, please contact Daniel McKee at 250-650-5451.
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Time: | 5:30pm |
| Address: | 747 Jones Street Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Qualicum Beach Civic Centre |
| Cost: | Email for Details |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Mar 26, 2019
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Join Tracey Babb Pike for this beginner and yet all level yoga class to improve your core strength, stability and balance. This class will help with back pain and allows alot of stretching.
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Time: | 3:45pm - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 650 Berwick Rd. qualicum Beach |
| Location: | The Gardens, Qualicum Beach |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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