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Mar 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, 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 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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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 23, 2019
to Mar 24, 2019
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We’re gathering up some exclusive west coast handmade makers!
Visit us at Woodgrove Centre March 15-24th at our Pop Up Shop storefront just across from Sportcheck.
We will have some of the best bath & body, fashion, jewelry, food, home decor, pet products and zero waste vendors available all in one spot for you to purchase!
What is a Pop Up Shop? A Pop Up shop is a temporary retail spaces that sell merchandise. Ours is only open for 10 DAYS – Don’t miss out!
Follow us online for giveaways & ...more info
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| Category: | Markets |
| Start: | Mar 23, 2019 |
| End: | Mar 24, 2019 |
| Address: | 6631 Island Highway North Nanaimo, |
| Location: | Woodgrove Centre |
| Cost: | Free |
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Mar 24, 2019
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Call of the Forest Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion - Brant Wildlife Festival
Watch this film following scientist, conservationist and author, Diana Beresford-Kroeger, on her journey to the most beautiful forests of the northern hemisphere. From the cedar forests of Japan and the redwood trees of America to the great boreal forest of Canada, Diana shares the amazing stories behind the history and legacy of these ancient forests while explaining the irreplaceable roles they play in protect...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Mar 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 2:00pm |
| Address: | 132 Jensen Ave E, Parksville, |
| Location: | Parksville Community Centre |
| Cost: | By Donation |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 24, 2019
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Music On Sunday - Cris Inquanti, clarinet and Monica Pfau, piano
Now that he has settled into a full-time university teaching position in Arizona it has become a little more difficult to schedule Mr. Inguanti, whose gorgeous playing graced the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for so many years, but we have persevered and are rewarded with a duo concert with his longtime collaborator and in-demand Vancouver chamber music pianist Monica Pfau. Today's program will include works by Brahms, Schumann and Muczy...more info
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Mar 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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Mar 24, 2019
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Englishman River Regional Park Tour with MVIHES - Brant Wildlife Festival
Join the Mid Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society on a walk in this beautiful park and learn about the river and fish.
This tour will be an easy 2 hour walk on trails paralleling the Englishman River and/or the Clay Young Channel. The Clay Young Channel is an important spawning and rearing habitat zone for the Englishman River. Learn about the history of the area and see points of interest with members of Parksville'...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Mar 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Address: | Englishman River Regional Park |
| Location: | Take Hwy 4A to Bellevue Rd, Turn left onto Allsbrook to end. |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 24, 2019
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Brant Wildlife Festival Forest Bathing Walk Fundraiser
Unplug from technology and find a better connection in the forest.
Experienced eco tour guides invite you to come relax, rejuvenate and soak up natures restorative medicines on a slow paced, sensory and mindful forest bathing experience.
$40.00 per person, pre-registration required with Pacific Rainforest Adventure Tours.
-- This is a Brant Wildlife Festival event --
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Mar 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:30am - 1:00pm |
| Cost: | $40 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 24, 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.
Register here.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Mar 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
| Address: | 1563 Stewart Rd., Nanoose Bay |
| Location: | Moorecroft Camp |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 24, 2019
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Knox Presents: Greater Victoria Police Chorus Concert
The goal of the Chorus is to enjoy the camaraderie and fellowship of meeting and singing together and of providing entertainment to benefit local charities.
To date, the chorus has raised more that $2 million in support of many charitable organizations. The chorus performs on March 24 to support Knox’s Outreach initiatives.
Tickets: Advance $17 | At the door $20. Tickets available at: the Parksville and Qualicum Beach Mulberry Bush Bookstore...more info
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Mar 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 2:00pm |
| Address: | 345 Pym Street, Parksville, BC |
| Location: | Knox United Church |
| Cost: | Advance $17; At the door $20 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 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: | Mar 24, 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 24, 2019
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Join us and make your own unique macrame plant hanger. You can choose from a variety of beads to decorate it. All supplies are included and all ages are welcome; $20/person or per family making 1 macrame plant hanger in total. Please message or email us at lostartsclub@outlook.com to register; cash prepayment, e-transfer or Paypal accepted and prepayment is required to register.
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Mar 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 6:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Address: | 2358 Wild Dove Road Nanaimo, |
| Location: | Lost Arts Club |
| Cost: | $25 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 24, 2019
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We have many colors of wool to choose from to make your own unique needle felted animal. If there is a certain animal that you want to make please send us a photo. You will be given a 3 needle set to use and keep after this class as well as a styrofoam board to work on. These needles are sharp so extra care is needed when making these animals; we do have a selection of leather gloves and finger protectors that you can use if you choose or you may wish to bring your own with you. All supplies are included...more info
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Mar 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
| Address: | 2358 Wild Dove Road Nanaimo, |
| Location: | Lost Arts Club |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Mar 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: | Mar 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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Mar 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: | Mar 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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Mar 24, 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 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 11:00am |
| Address: | 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach, |
| Location: | Milner Gardens & Woodland |
| Cost: | $4 |
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Mar 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: | Mar 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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Mar 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: | Mar 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 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
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Tales from the Treehouse Perilous
Three Shows in March for World Storytelling Week with Seana Kozar
Seana Kozar, storyteller and host of CHLY’s new live storytelling broadcast “Flying by Wireless” (Mondays at 10 a.m.), will tell from her new work “Tales from the Treehouse Perilous.” Each performance from Seana’s Tales will be unique and feature different stories from her original collection. Her stories weave together mythology and folktales in a fantastic universe in peril just beyond the veil of mod...more info
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| Category: | Theatre |
| Date: | Mar 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 2:30pm - 4:30pm |
| Address: | 595 Townsite Road Nanaimo, |
| Location: | Unitarian Hall, Nanaimo |
| Cost: | $5 – $10 |
| Email: | Send Email |
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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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