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Nov 30, 2019
to Dec 1, 2019
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Saturday November 30th and Sunday December 1st
10 – 4 pm both days
Local Vendors and Crafters
-Unique gifts
-Arts and crafts
-Handmade items
-Baking
-Canning
Craft table for kids
-From 1-3pm kids can make a take home craft
Special visit from Santa
-Santa will be here on Saturday from 1-3pm for photos
Free Prize Draws every half hour!
Entry by donation: Non-perishable food item or cash for the Food Bank
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 1, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 2250 Fowler Road Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Arrowsmith Golf and Country Club |
| Cost: | Entry by donation (Non perishable food item or cash for the food bank) |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 20, 2019
to Dec 23, 2019
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Shop local this Christmas at Best Coast Pop Up.
Its happening again! We’re back at Woodgrove Centre!
We’re gathering up some exclusive west coast local makers!
Visit us at our new larger location in Woodgrove Centre November 20th to December 23rd at our Pop Up Shop storefront just past the food court, across from the mall entrance to Landmark Cinemas.
Find your favourites and even some new favourites at our upcoming pop up shop at Woodgrove Centre. We have over 125 different brands all local,...more info
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| Category: | Markets |
| Start: | Nov 20, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 6631 Island Highway North Nanaimo |
| Location: | Woodgrove Centre |
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Nov 30, 2019
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3rd Annual Christmas Craft Fair at Arrowsmith Golf Course
Local Vendors and Crafters. Unique gifts, Arts and Crafts, Handmade items, Baking, Canning, and more!
Craft table for Kids - 1pm - 3pm kids can make a take home craft.
Special visit from Santa - Saturday 1pm - 3pm Santa will be here for a visit and you can have your pictures taken with him.
Free Prize Draws every half hour.
Entry by donation of a non-perishable food item or cash for the food bank.
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| Category: | Markets |
| Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 2250 Fowler Road, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Arrowsmith Golf Course |
| Cost: | By Donation |
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Nov 30, 2019
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Comedy Night with Byron Bertram
Like bird flu on an international flight Byron Bertram travels well. His innate talent for voices, accents and worldly subject matter have taken him to over 25 countries, establishing himself as one of Canadas top comics.
You've seen him on Britain's got talent, Edinburgh fringe fest, Boston Comedy festival, Melbourne festival, as well as appearances on Netflix Riverdale, CWs Supernatural and ABCs Once upon a time. His critically acclaimed album "Passport and Proza...more info
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| Category: | Theatre |
| Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:00pm |
| Address: | 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs |
| Location: | The Bradley Centre |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Nov 30, 2019
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Fred Penner in Concert at the Errington Hall
There are 3 different tickets available for this event...
- $25 (Adults) in stores and $27.50 online.
- $15 (Youth) in stores and $17.50 online.
- $10 (Children) in stores and $12.50 online.
Fred Penner is gentle man with an undeniable ability to make you feel good about yourself. This musical master brings more than 40 years of commitment, consistency and depth to a career that blends the many genres of performing and communication. Fred continues...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | Doors 6:30pm; Show 7:00pm |
| Address: | 1390 Errington Rd, Errington |
| Location: | Errington War Memorial Hall |
| Cost: | $25 (Adults) / $15 (Youth) / $10 (Children) in stores; $27.50 / $17.50 / $12.50 online. |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 15, 2019
to Nov 30, 2019
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Harold Allanson Exhibition
Harold Allanson, SFCA, TWSA, holds a life-long interest in drawing and painting but was unable to fully express his talent until taking early retirement twenty years ago. Since then it's allowed him the luxury of being able to paint for several hours most days.
His realistic watercolours are representative of his life experiences and observations, often depicting working friends, people he's met, their lives and their jobs. The West Coast of BC where he lives, the ranchla...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Oct 15, 2019 |
| End: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 15, 2019
to Dec 21, 2019
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'I Paint With Light Now' Digital Media Exhibition
Artist Statement:
"The intellectual process of painting has not changed for me since I switched to the digital format five years ago. It remains an intuitive, somewhat baffling and always mysterious activity for me. I would not be using digital if that essential part of painting had to be sacrificed. I think it's important for you to know that I first experienced and practiced my craft as a painter for 40 years before I tried this new technology. And I...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Nov 15, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 21, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | McMillan Arts Centre |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 30, 2019
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Live Music at Smoke n Water
Come on down to Smoke n Water for live music every Friday and Saturday.
To see who is playing please visit www.facebook.com/smokenwaterbc/events.
Reservations are recommend for dinner!
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm |
| Address: | 1600 Stroulger Road, Parksville |
| Location: | Smoke 'N Water @ Pacific Shores Resort & Spa |
| Cost: | No Cover |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 30, 2019
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Have a great time rocking and rolling with Malloomba Boogie
at Coombs Rodeo Grounds. Snacks available. Door and bar open at 7pm. Music starts 8 to midnight.
Tickets available at Cranky Dog, Arbutus Music, Coombs General Store, Alberni Colour Corner and the office. Phone 250 927 2747 for more info.
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm - 11:59pm |
| Address: | 2601 Alberni Highway Coombs |
| Location: | Cooms Rodeo Grounds – Hall |
| Cost: | $20 – $25 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 30, 2019
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Mark Stuart Live at Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge
This Americana/Folk veteran continues to tour heavily as an artist. Having taken his music to Europe, UK, Canada, and all of USA for decades, the Nashville native will captivate audiences with his songs, singing, and guitarmanship. Come on out and hear a few stories about his years on the road with his brother-in-law Steve Earle.
Mark Stuart has spent 2019 doing what he has always done; touring full-time as a musical artist, bringing his years of exp...more info
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | Doors 6:30pm; Show 7:00pm |
| Address: | 8-464 Island Highway East, Parksville |
| Location: | Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Oct 15, 2019
to Nov 30, 2019
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Mattila + Martin: Painting & Collage Exhibition
Donna Mattila:
"In his 'Notebooks', George Braque wrote 'In art there is only one thing that counts; the thing you can't explain'. This is how I think about writing about my painting; either it works or it doesn't. My imagery originates from many walks in residential areas and urban streets,"
Tony Martin:
"The images in this current series mainly concern a combination of seascapes and vessels. Influences: Local environment and travel documentatio...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Oct 15, 2019 |
| End: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 30, 2019
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Merry Magnolia Christmas 2019
“A Merry Magnolia Christmas” at Magnolia Court, November 30th, 4-6 pm. Shopping, hot chocolate and family activities, cookie decorating, Christmas scene painting, story reading & more.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 4:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Address: | 6996 Island Hwy W, Bowser, |
| Location: | Magnolia Court |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 30, 2019
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Michelle Dion Book Launch & Reading
Alex's Adventure on the West Coast of Canada - by Michelle Dion, Author, Illustrator and Photographer.
Join Michelle Dion in celebrating the launching of her first book. Michelle will be reading from her book Alex's Adventure on the West Coast of Canada.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:30am - 2:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, |
| Location: | McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 30, 2019
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club ride at Hammerfest trails
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 11:00pm |
| Location: | yellow gate just before you reach Englishman river park Errington |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 30, 2019
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Nanoose Bay Christmas Craft Fair
Shop over 40 of the finest local artisans at Nanoose Place on November 30th.
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| Category: | Markets |
| Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 3:00pm |
| Address: | 2925 Northwest Bay Road, |
| Location: | Nanoose Place |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 27, 2019
to Dec 18, 2019
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North Pole-apalooza 2019
PDBA Celebrates “The Season in the City'! With pop-up rooftop Christmas trees, sparkling white lights on the Alberni Hwy., an all-decked out spruce on Craig St., and a sumptuous draw prize – the members of the Parksville Downtown Business Association are gearing up to celebrate the holiday season.
“North Pole-apalooza” is back for its sixth year. Enter between Nov. 20 and Dec. 18 to win a Gotta Love Downtown gift basket, brimming with treats and surprises from the 25 PDBA ...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Nov 27, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 30, 2019
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Our Living Languages: First Peoples’ Voices in BC
2019 is the UNESCO International year of Indigenous Languages. Languages are powerful and potent markers of identity and culture, yet many of us cannot even say “hello” in the language of the people on whose traditional territory we live, work and play.
You might just expand your vocabulary—and your appreciation for the Indigenous languages spoken in BC—after visiting the Qualicum Beach Museum to view the travelling exhibition “Our Living Languages: ...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 587 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Qualicum Beach Museum |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 30, 2019
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Red Cross AED/CPR C
Save a life when only seconds count. Get trained. This course is required for lifeguards and health care professionals. Topics covered are CPR and blocked airways for adults, children and infants and an introduction to automated external defibrillators (AED). Qualicum Commons, on Saturday, November 23 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Cost is $75.
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: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am -3:00pm |
| Address: | 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Qualicum Commons |
| Cost: | $75 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 30, 2019
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Red Cross Emergency First Aid with AED/CPR
Be prepared and get trained in first aid skills. Training includes home hazards, accident prevention, safety education, CPR, first aid skills for common emergencies and automated external defibrillators (AED). Retraining is recommended every three years. Qualicum Commons, on Saturday, November 23 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, cost is $89.
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: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Qualicum Commons |
| Cost: | $89 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 30, 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, Saturday, November 23 and 24 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, cost is $163.
Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-...more info
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Qualicum Commons |
| Cost: | $163 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 27, 2019
to Dec 10, 2019
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REDress Project Opening Ceremony
REDress Project, an installation art project that serves as a visual reminder of the number of Aboriginal women across Canada who are no longer with us.
An opening ceremony to mark the beginning of the REDress Project installation will take place on Nov 25 at 9:30am. Mayor and Council, Chief Recalma, and the Canadian Federation of University Women will be in attendance.
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| Category: | Art |
| Start: | Nov 27, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Address: | #201 - 660 Primrose St, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Qualicum Beach Town Hall Foyer |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Nov 30, 2019
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The last Saturday of every month will be a themed Drop-In! The regular exploration of the studio will still be available with the themed activity as a bonus to our many hands-on science exhibits. This month explore our hands-on activities related to space! Our usual great exhibits will also be available. Saturday 10:00am to noon. $5/child (adults free). All ages welcome. No pre-registration necessary.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Address: | 4355 Jingle Pot Road, room 101 Nanaimo |
| Location: | NS3’s Science Studio |
| Cost: | $5/child (adults free |
| Phone: | 1-778-268-2289 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 30, 2019
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Winter Faire & Christmas Market
Come one come all to our first annual Winter Faire at Arrowsmith Independent School.
Dive into our old world style Winter market rooted in tradition and togetherness. This festive event features:
- over 25 craft vendors
- silent auction (great selection! Tattoo time, cords of wood, art, gift certificates)
- large raffle (with prizes valued at $1440! See below)
- Father Christmas with photo-op
- warm lunch and bake sale
- coffee and hot apple cider
- Chil...more info
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| Category: | Markets |
| Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 2:00pm |
| Location: | Arrowsmith Independent School |
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Nov 16, 2019
to Nov 30, 2019
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Wired at the Cathouse
Sheena McCorquodale has been teaching monthly Weekend Wire Workshops for the past couple of years. The workshops are 2 days, Saturday & Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Students send a photo of something they would like to make. Sheena creates a pattern based on the photo with approx. 2' x 2' dimensions. Students are given an introduction to anatomy and are shown the basics of chicken wire sculpting techniques including cylinder construction, lacing, added embellishments, texture creation...more info
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Start: | Nov 16, 2019 |
| End: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 5320 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Bay |
| Location: | Cathouse Gallery |
| Website: | Open Site |
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