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Vancouver Island Events

 
Aug 8, 2021 to Aug 14, 2021
 
Aug 8, 2021
Aug 8, 2021
Join us for this Micro:Bit Critters Workshop at the Oceanside Community Makerspace. Participants get to build and program their very own critter made of craft materials and a Micro:Bit.

This workshop is suitable for youth 9 to 12 years of age.
Bring water and a snack.After the workshop, you have the option to take home the Micro:Bit for $25.
No previous Micro:Bit or programming experience is required.
Check out fb.com/oceansidemakerspace and fb.com/JunioTechOceanside for more local hands-on programs.
Category:Workshop
Date:Aug 8, 2021
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:Oceanside Community Makerspace
Cost:$30
 
Aug 7, 2021 to Aug 9, 2021
bard

B2B Theatre's fab performers star in this musical review featuring hilarious spoofs of some of your favourite Broadway tunes.

Performance schedule includes weeknights at 7:30pm. Weekend performances include both evenings and 2pm matinees. Visit B2B Theatre's website for full schedule and tickets for this and other productions throughout the summer.
Category:Concerts
Start:Aug 7, 2021
End:Aug 9, 2021
Time:7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Address:110 West Second Avenue Qualicum Beach
Location:Village Theatre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 6, 2021 to Aug 8, 2021
play

This summer, Nanoose Bay Camp is excited to relaunch its summer kids camp. It's going to be a great week of games, crafts and time spent learning about Jesus!
Category:Family
Start:Aug 6, 2021
End:Aug 8, 2021
Time:Fri., Aug. 6, 9:00 a.m. – Sun., Aug. 8, 10:00 a.m.
Location:Nanoose Bay Pentecostal Camp
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 8, 2021
yoga

We’re so used to being pulled in multiple directions, living in a fast-paced, overly stimulating world. We are often doing too many things at once, causing us to question our direction, our actions, if what we are doing is enough & if we ourselves are enough. It can be so easy to lose our sense of trust and connection to ourselves. Ready to reconnect?

In this 2-hour workshop with Emy, we'll explore a blindfolded Gentle Hatha practice, helping us to reconnect to the love and trust we hold for our m...more info
Category:Workshop
Date:Aug 8, 2021
Time:6:00 – 8:00 p.m
Address:664 Beach Rd Unit 101, Qualicum Beach
Location:Yoga Grace
Cost:$40 *Loyal Yogi members get 20% off
 
Aug 5, 2021 to Aug 8, 2021
cloud

Explore the history of kites dating back to 200 BC. An amazing collection of kites!
Category:Events
Start:Aug 5, 2021
End:Aug 8, 2021
Time:11 am - 3 pm
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville
Location:McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:Entrance by Donation
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 8, 2021
art

Go on, take a bite!

Have you been curious about trying an art class, but not sure what medium you would like? Not ready to commit to a full class (and art supplies) if you don’t know you’ll like it? Why not try this sampler course?

Art Bites is a course designed to give you a taste of a variety of art mediums. Each 2-hour class introduces you to a new medium and show you the basic techniques using a small array of supplies. Everything is provided; you don’t have to bring a thing! Go home each week w...more info
Category:Art
Date:Aug 8, 2021
Time:1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville,
Location:McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:$30 includes all supplies
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 8, 2021
art

Lynn Orriss was introduced to art at an early age in Edmonton AB through the family gallery and picture framing shop and she says a day doesn’t go by where she isn’t being creative. She took courses at the University of Alberta where she studied drawing, watercolor, oil painting and etching. Her works have been exhibited across Canada and are included in private collections around the world. She has recently enjoyed working in mixed media and polymer clay and creates unique jewelry with a Steampunk flare....more info
Category:Workshop
Date:Aug 8, 2021
Time:1 - 3 pm
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville
Location:McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 8, 2021
music

Music at the Museum at the Parksville Museum, Sundays during the summer from 1-3pm in the courtyard.

Please bring your own lawn chairs. See you there!
Category:Concerts
Date:Aug 8, 2021
Time:1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Address:1245 East Island Highway Parksville
Location:Parksville Museum
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 8, 2021
music

The Parksville Museum presents Music at the Museum featuring The Ramblers.
Please bring your lawn chairs and come down to the Museum to enjoy this fun, local event.
Category:Concerts
Date:Aug 8, 2021
Time:1:00 – 3:00 p.m
Address:1245 Island Hwy East
Location:Parksville Museum
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 8, 2021
The Art and Science of Prostate Massage
Category:Workshop
Date:Aug 8, 2021
Time:5:30 – 7:00 p.m
Address:543 Stanford Avenue East, Shelly Rd Unit 101
Location:Parksville, BC
Cost:Free
 
Aug 8, 2021
music

The Vancouver Island Symphony is back by popular demand. The Friends of Fairwinds are hosting a summer pop-up concert series featuring 3 VIS Ensembles performing works from all genres of music, including Classical, Jazz, Latin, Traditional and Canadiana favourites. These three concerts take place on the lawn at Fairwinds Wellness Club on Sunday evenings.

Food and beverage items are available for pre-purchase with your ticket. We will have picnic blankets available to sit on or, feel free to bring you...more info
Category:Concerts
Date:Aug 8, 2021
Time:6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Address:3455 Fairwinds Drive Nanoose Bay,
Location:Fairwinds Wellness Club
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
Aug 9, 2021
Aug 9, 2021
friends

The Arbutus Toastmasters Club is in Parksville BC and meets every Monday night from 7:00PM - 9:00PM (except statutory holidays). We help people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. From young professionals to experienced managers to those seeking personal growth or just new friends and friendship. You’ll find a warm, supportive group that shares your goals with Arbutus Toastmasters. You are welcome to Join Us!

Currently we meet on-line via Zoom, but w...more info
Category:Art
Date:Aug 9, 2021
Time:7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Via Zoom - Contact us
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 9, 2021
Learn how you can create your own employment opportunities or find existing ones faster by actively networking and marketing your unique set of skills.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
View our calendar and call 250.248.3205 to reserve.

Category:Events
Date:Aug 9, 2021
Time:9:00 a.m. – 12:00
Address:198 Island Hwy E #110, Parksville
Location:Career Centre
Cost:Free
Phone:250.248.3205
 
Aug 9, 2021
pg

Easy Walking - Ravensong, Qualicum
Category:Art
Date:Aug 9, 2021
Time:9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Address:747 Jones St, Qualicum Beach, BC
Location:Qualicum Beach Civic Center
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 7, 2021 to Aug 9, 2021
bard

B2B Theatre's fab performers star in this musical review featuring hilarious spoofs of some of your favourite Broadway tunes.

Performance schedule includes weeknights at 7:30pm. Weekend performances include both evenings and 2pm matinees. Visit B2B Theatre's website for full schedule and tickets for this and other productions throughout the summer.
Category:Concerts
Start:Aug 7, 2021
End:Aug 9, 2021
Time:7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Address:110 West Second Avenue Qualicum Beach
Location:Village Theatre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 9, 2021
Use Personality Dimensions® to identify your work interests, strengths and values. Gain a better understanding of yourself and others while exploring the occupations that best fit your personality and career goals. You must first meet with an Employment Consultant. Here’s what workshop participants had to say… ”Fun workshop!” “Insight into myself and others behaviours and interactions.” “Good information to take into every angle of life.” “Learned lots of things about myself and working with others.”
Category:Workshop
Date:Aug 9, 2021
Time:1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Address:10-198 East Island Hwy Parksville
Location:The Career Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 9, 2021
yoga

Enjoy Yoga on the Beach on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30am - 10:30am throughout the summer until Aug. 30.

Please bring your yoga mat and water at least 20 minutes before class to ensure a place on the kite field (near the end of Beachside Drive in the Parksville Community Beach Park).

If you maintain a healthy distance, you will not need to wear a mask. We're looking forward to a sunny start and lots of fun together while we support Operation Freedom Paws (led by Barb Ashmead) in our commu...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 9, 2021
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:Parksville Community Beach Park - Kite Field
Cost:Pre-registration required ($6/session)
Website:Open Site
Email:Send Email
Aug 10, 2021
Aug 10, 2021
Join us for a sneak preview of The Westerly, our soon-to-be complete oceanside residence in the heart of Fairwinds.
We are hosting an industry-only cocktail reception in our fabulous oceanview show suite. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore all of the building's various floorplans and features before move-in.

Our bartender will be shaking it up, as you enjoy some savoury snacks and the incredible views from our brand new show suite on the 5th floor.

So stop in for some long overdue netwoeking, and a chance to win some fabulus prizes.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 10, 2021
Time:1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Address:3455 Fairwinds Drive Nanoose Bay
Location:The Westerly
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 10, 2021
art

Incorporating a mixed media approach, Griet’s works are a synastry of dynamic play. Poetic, moving, quirky and engaging, her works draw out concepts and challenges we engage with in real life and bring them to life in a variety of media. She also uses poetry, spoken word, and performance to enhance her material creations.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 10, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:By Donation
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 10, 2021 to Aug 12, 2021
bard

Susan, an eccentric sixty-year-old, decides to celebrate her birthday by repeating a journey to Australia she made with a group of friends when she was 20. This time, she's travelling alone - carrying the same hopes and dreams, but with 40 years of extra baggage!

Performance schedule includes weeknights at 7:30pm. Weekend performances include both evenings and 2pm matinees. Visit B2B Theatre's website for full schedule and tickets for this and other productions throughout the summer.
Category:Theatre
Start:Aug 10, 2021
End:Aug 12, 2021
Time:7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Address:110 West Second Avenue Qualicum Beach
Location:Village Theatre
Cost:$12 - $25
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 10, 2021
Join us at the MAC as we celebrate the history of one of Parksville's most beloved summer events!

Kitefest is sponsored by the Parksville Lions Society and the BC Kitefliers Association, and was launched in July 2006 taking place during the community's Beachfest events during the summer months. KITEFEST is a non-competitive kite festival and takes place in the perfect setting at the Parksville Community Park. Hundreds of visitors and kite enthusiasts come to the annual two-day event which features childrens' kitemaking activities, teddy bear drop off, local judging and medals for fun catego...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 10, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville,
Location:McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:entrance by suggested donation, $5/person or $10/family
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 10, 2021
Make Things, Make Friends, MakerSpace

Monday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Tuesday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Wednesday: 6:00pm–9:00pm

Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Friday Closed

Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Sunday Closed

To provide a space that fosters creativity through sharing and developing expertise in a wide range of practical skills, for fun, personal interest and community enhancement. Make Things, Make Friends...

Oceanside Community Makerspace is a focal point for creative people to work together or individually in a safe and supportive environment, sharing tools, machines and related resour...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 10, 2021
Time:Various
Address:133 McMillan St, Parksville
Cost:Free
 
Aug 10, 2021
To provide a space that fosters creativity through sharing and developing expertise in a wide range of practical skills, for fun, personal interest and community enhancement. Make Things, Make Friends...

Oceanside Community Makerspace is a focal point for creative people to work together or individually in a safe and supportive environment, sharing tools, machines and related resources that they might otherwise not have access to, with support from experienced and friendly inter-generational co-members.

It is a community work-space for hobbyists, crafts-people, artists, engineers, mechan...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 10, 2021
Time:Various
Address:133 McMillan St, Parksville, BC
 
Aug 10, 2021
art

A textile artist, Boerky’s inspiration and creativity comes from the natural beauty that surrounds her and her love of play. She randomly chooses elements from printed cottons and designs her compositions. Her technique involves a meticulous cutting, fusing, machine stitching textile processes. 

An all season collection of miniature landscape scenes. These are derived representations from all four provinces Boerky has lived in.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Art
Date:Aug 10, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 10, 2021
market

Tuesdays, June 22 to August 31 - the #summerbytheseastreetmarket is on! Only 20 vendors can participate on each night. We will be at the Visitor Information Centre from 4 to 8pm. Food trucks and entertainment all part of the line up.
Category:Markets
Date:Aug 10, 2021
Time:4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Address:1275 E Island Hwy Parksville,
Location:Parksville Visitor Centre
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 10, 2021
fabric

Sue Clark developed an artistic stitching technique that uses fabric and thread on stretched canvas to produce dynamic Embroidered Fabric Artworks.

Using fabric and thread as a medium much in the same way she had previously used oil paint. Broad strokes of intricately shaped pieces of hand-cut fabric are layered upon a stretched canvas. The fabric pieces are then blended together and detailed with countless, hand-pulled stitches in threads of silk and cotton producing an intriguing, richly layered r...more info
Category:Art
Date:Aug 10, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach,
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
Aug 11, 2021
Aug 11, 2021
art

Incorporating a mixed media approach, Griet’s works are a synastry of dynamic play. Poetic, moving, quirky and engaging, her works draw out concepts and challenges we engage with in real life and bring them to life in a variety of media. She also uses poetry, spoken word, and performance to enhance her material creations.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 11, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:By Donation
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 10, 2021 to Aug 12, 2021
bard

Susan, an eccentric sixty-year-old, decides to celebrate her birthday by repeating a journey to Australia she made with a group of friends when she was 20. This time, she's travelling alone - carrying the same hopes and dreams, but with 40 years of extra baggage!

Performance schedule includes weeknights at 7:30pm. Weekend performances include both evenings and 2pm matinees. Visit B2B Theatre's website for full schedule and tickets for this and other productions throughout the summer.
Category:Theatre
Start:Aug 10, 2021
End:Aug 12, 2021
Time:7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Address:110 West Second Avenue Qualicum Beach
Location:Village Theatre
Cost:$12 - $25
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 11, 2021
Join us at the MAC as we celebrate the history of one of Parksville's most beloved summer events!

Kitefest is sponsored by the Parksville Lions Society and the BC Kitefliers Association, and was launched in July 2006 taking place during the community's Beachfest events during the summer months. KITEFEST is a non-competitive kite festival and takes place in the perfect setting at the Parksville Community Park. Hundreds of visitors and kite enthusiasts come to the annual two-day event which features childrens' kitemaking activities, teddy bear drop off, local judging and medals for fun catego...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 11, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville,
Location:McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:entrance by suggested donation, $5/person or $10/family
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 11, 2021
To provide a space that fosters creativity through sharing and developing expertise in a wide range of practical skills, for fun, personal interest and community enhancement. Make Things, Make Friends...

Oceanside Community Makerspace is a focal point for creative people to work together or individually in a safe and supportive environment, sharing tools, machines and related resources that they might otherwise not have access to, with support from experienced and friendly inter-generational co-members.

It is a community work-space for hobbyists, crafts-people, artists, engineers, mechan...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 11, 2021
Time:Various
Address:133 McMillan St, Parksville, BC
 
Aug 11, 2021
art

A textile artist, Boerky’s inspiration and creativity comes from the natural beauty that surrounds her and her love of play. She randomly chooses elements from printed cottons and designs her compositions. Her technique involves a meticulous cutting, fusing, machine stitching textile processes. 

An all season collection of miniature landscape scenes. These are derived representations from all four provinces Boerky has lived in.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Art
Date:Aug 11, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 11, 2021
fabric

Sue Clark developed an artistic stitching technique that uses fabric and thread on stretched canvas to produce dynamic Embroidered Fabric Artworks.

Using fabric and thread as a medium much in the same way she had previously used oil paint. Broad strokes of intricately shaped pieces of hand-cut fabric are layered upon a stretched canvas. The fabric pieces are then blended together and detailed with countless, hand-pulled stitches in threads of silk and cotton producing an intriguing, richly layered r...more info
Category:Art
Date:Aug 11, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach,
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 11, 2021
pg

Walking Group - The Canyon
From August 11, 2021 8:30 am until August 11, 2021 11:00 am
At Qualicum Railway Train Station
Beautiful Canyon with exciting Waterfalls
Category:Events
Date:Aug 11, 2021
Time:8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Address:198 Sunningdale Rd W, Qualicum Beach
Location:Qualicum Beach Train Station
Cost:See Website
Phone:250.951.0223
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 11, 2021
walk

Are you interested in learning more about our local waterways while enjoying a walk through one of our beautiful parks? There are still a few spots left on our Englishman River Watershed interpretive walk August 11th!

Learn about the Englishman River Watershed and the importance of keeping our natural areas healthy for generations to come. Registration is $5 and a native plant starter to take home is included with the fee.
Category:Nature
Date:Aug 11, 2021
Time:10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location:Englishman River Watershed
Cost:$5
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 11, 2021
yoga

Enjoy Yoga on the Beach on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30am - 10:30am throughout the summer until Aug. 30.

Please bring your yoga mat and water at least 20 minutes before class to ensure a place on the kite field (near the end of Beachside Drive in the Parksville Community Beach Park).

If you maintain a healthy distance, you will not need to wear a mask. We're looking forward to a sunny start and lots of fun together while we support Operation Freedom Paws (led by Barb Ashmead) in our commu...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 11, 2021
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:Parksville Community Beach Park - Kite Field
Cost:Pre-registration required ($6/session)
Website:Open Site
Email:Send Email
Aug 12, 2021
Aug 12, 2021
art

Incorporating a mixed media approach, Griet’s works are a synastry of dynamic play. Poetic, moving, quirky and engaging, her works draw out concepts and challenges we engage with in real life and bring them to life in a variety of media. She also uses poetry, spoken word, and performance to enhance her material creations.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 12, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:By Donation
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 10, 2021 to Aug 12, 2021
bard

Susan, an eccentric sixty-year-old, decides to celebrate her birthday by repeating a journey to Australia she made with a group of friends when she was 20. This time, she's travelling alone - carrying the same hopes and dreams, but with 40 years of extra baggage!

Performance schedule includes weeknights at 7:30pm. Weekend performances include both evenings and 2pm matinees. Visit B2B Theatre's website for full schedule and tickets for this and other productions throughout the summer.
Category:Theatre
Start:Aug 10, 2021
End:Aug 12, 2021
Time:7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Address:110 West Second Avenue Qualicum Beach
Location:Village Theatre
Cost:$12 - $25
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 12, 2021
Join us at the MAC as we celebrate the history of one of Parksville's most beloved summer events!

Kitefest is sponsored by the Parksville Lions Society and the BC Kitefliers Association, and was launched in July 2006 taking place during the community's Beachfest events during the summer months. KITEFEST is a non-competitive kite festival and takes place in the perfect setting at the Parksville Community Park. Hundreds of visitors and kite enthusiasts come to the annual two-day event which features childrens' kitemaking activities, teddy bear drop off, local judging and medals for fun catego...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 12, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville,
Location:McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:entrance by suggested donation, $5/person or $10/family
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 12, 2021
To provide a space that fosters creativity through sharing and developing expertise in a wide range of practical skills, for fun, personal interest and community enhancement. Make Things, Make Friends...

Oceanside Community Makerspace is a focal point for creative people to work together or individually in a safe and supportive environment, sharing tools, machines and related resources that they might otherwise not have access to, with support from experienced and friendly inter-generational co-members.

It is a community work-space for hobbyists, crafts-people, artists, engineers, mechan...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 12, 2021
Time:Various
Address:133 McMillan St, Parksville, BC
 
Aug 12, 2021
art

A textile artist, Boerky’s inspiration and creativity comes from the natural beauty that surrounds her and her love of play. She randomly chooses elements from printed cottons and designs her compositions. Her technique involves a meticulous cutting, fusing, machine stitching textile processes. 

An all season collection of miniature landscape scenes. These are derived representations from all four provinces Boerky has lived in.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Art
Date:Aug 12, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 12, 2021
market

Make your way to Second Avenue for the Qualicum Beach Uptown Market, which, after a one-year hiatus, is once again slated to kick off Thursday nights July 8 - August 26.

Mingle, listen to music, have a snack, and peruse a wide variety of giftware from local artisans, as well as home-grown and specialty foods.

Thank you to our many sponsors, which include the Town of Qualicum Beach, Waypoint Insurance, Scott Rodway, Blackberry Creative, the Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation and our many loc...more info
Category:Markets
Date:Aug 12, 2021
Time:6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Address:Second Avenue
Location:QUALICUM BEACH UPTOWN STREET MARKET
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 12, 2021
fabric

Sue Clark developed an artistic stitching technique that uses fabric and thread on stretched canvas to produce dynamic Embroidered Fabric Artworks.

Using fabric and thread as a medium much in the same way she had previously used oil paint. Broad strokes of intricately shaped pieces of hand-cut fabric are layered upon a stretched canvas. The fabric pieces are then blended together and detailed with countless, hand-pulled stitches in threads of silk and cotton producing an intriguing, richly layered r...more info
Category:Art
Date:Aug 12, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach,
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 12, 2021
Walking Soccer Outdoors
Category:Events
Date:Aug 12, 2021
Time:12:30 – 2:30 p.m
Address:193 Beachside Dr, Parksville, BC
Location:Parksville Community Park
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
Aug 13, 2021
Aug 13, 2021
paint

The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) invites you to our 28th Annual Grand Prix Plein Air painting race modified for COVID19, for the summer of 2021! Every Friday in July and August, 3 painters in the streets! The Grand Prix d’Art is a three-hour painting “race” that requires artists to complete a work of art “en plein air” (working outside, not in a studio). Each artist is assigned a location in the Town of Qualicum Beach by lottery. The artwork must represent or be inspired by something that is visi...more info
Category:Art
Date:Aug 13, 2021
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old School House Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 13, 2021
crime

The tragicomedy relates the story of the three Magrath sisters, Meg, Babe, and Lenny, who reunite at Old Granddaddy's home in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, after Babe shoots her abusive husband. The sisters were raised in a dysfunctional family with a penchant for ugly predicaments. Each has endured her share of hardship and misery. Past resentments bubble to the surface as the sisters are forced to deal with assorted relatives and past relationships while coping with Babe's latest incident. Each sister is f...more info
Category:Theatre
Date:Aug 13, 2021
Time:7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Address:110 West Second Avenue Qualicum Beach
Location:Village Theatre
Cost:$12 - $25
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 13, 2021
walk

Easy Walking - Parksville Community Park
Category:Events
Date:Aug 13, 2021
Time:9:00-10:30 am
Location:Parksville Community Park Event options
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 13, 2021
art

Incorporating a mixed media approach, Griet’s works are a synastry of dynamic play. Poetic, moving, quirky and engaging, her works draw out concepts and challenges we engage with in real life and bring them to life in a variety of media. She also uses poetry, spoken word, and performance to enhance her material creations.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 13, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:By Donation
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 13, 2021 to Aug 15, 2021
sky

Sport Jumper Details

There is limited capacity for this event. Only 40 skydivers will be accepted for this event. Others may register as non skydiving participants. You must have a minimum CSPA ACoP or equivlant.

The skydive package each skydiver purchases includes 10 jump tickets. Due to shuttling this means that there will be 5 skydives on Saturday and 5 on Sunday. We have hired a bus to transport skydivers to the plane so that we can hot load 3 loads at time. Bus will depart at 10am, Noon, ...more info
Category:Events
Start:Aug 13, 2021
End:Aug 15, 2021
Time:Fri., Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m. – Sun., Aug. 15, 8:00 p.m.
Address:1515 Island Hwy E, Nanoose Bay, BC
Location:Skydive Vancouver Island
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 13, 2021
Join us at the MAC as we celebrate the history of one of Parksville's most beloved summer events!

Kitefest is sponsored by the Parksville Lions Society and the BC Kitefliers Association, and was launched in July 2006 taking place during the community's Beachfest events during the summer months. KITEFEST is a non-competitive kite festival and takes place in the perfect setting at the Parksville Community Park. Hundreds of visitors and kite enthusiasts come to the annual two-day event which features childrens' kitemaking activities, teddy bear drop off, local judging and medals for fun catego...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 13, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville,
Location:McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:entrance by suggested donation, $5/person or $10/family
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 13, 2021
Lighthouse Country Meat Draw Every Friday @ 5 pm.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 13, 2021
Time:5:00 PM
Address:7035 West Island Hwy, Bowser
Location:Bowser Legion
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 13, 2021 to Aug 15, 2021
This summer, Nanoose Bay Camp is excited to relaunch their Mids Camp! At Mids Camp, the fun is at an all-new level and there is something for every single student at mids camp. They love to do the most ridiculous games and challenges all while building friendship and your faith!
Category:Family
Start:Aug 13, 2021
End:Aug 15, 2021
Time:Fri., Aug. 13, 9:00 a.m. – Sun., Aug. 15, 10:00 a.m.
Address:2531 Nanoose Beach Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC
Location:Nanoose Bay Pentecostal Camp
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 13, 2021
pet

The amazing Petunia performs in a rare solo concert in Qualicum Beach. A headlining artist at festivals around the world Petunia brings his wild mix of Americana roots music to the Oceanside Folk/Roots Club as part of their ongoing weekly series of folk and roots music.
Category:Art
Date:Aug 13, 2021
Time:6:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Address:644 Memorial Avenue Qualicum Beach
Location:Qualicum Beach Community Hall
Cost:$25
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 13, 2021
art

A textile artist, Boerky’s inspiration and creativity comes from the natural beauty that surrounds her and her love of play. She randomly chooses elements from printed cottons and designs her compositions. Her technique involves a meticulous cutting, fusing, machine stitching textile processes. 

An all season collection of miniature landscape scenes. These are derived representations from all four provinces Boerky has lived in.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Art
Date:Aug 13, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 13, 2021
fabric

Sue Clark developed an artistic stitching technique that uses fabric and thread on stretched canvas to produce dynamic Embroidered Fabric Artworks.

Using fabric and thread as a medium much in the same way she had previously used oil paint. Broad strokes of intricately shaped pieces of hand-cut fabric are layered upon a stretched canvas. The fabric pieces are then blended together and detailed with countless, hand-pulled stitches in threads of silk and cotton producing an intriguing, richly layered r...more info
Category:Art
Date:Aug 13, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach,
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 13, 2021
yoga

Enjoy Yoga on the Beach on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30am - 10:30am throughout the summer until Aug. 30.

Please bring your yoga mat and water at least 20 minutes before class to ensure a place on the kite field (near the end of Beachside Drive in the Parksville Community Beach Park).

If you maintain a healthy distance, you will not need to wear a mask. We're looking forward to a sunny start and lots of fun together while we support Operation Freedom Paws (led by Barb Ashmead) in our commu...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 13, 2021
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:Parksville Community Beach Park - Kite Field
Cost:Pre-registration required ($6/session)
Website:Open Site
Email:Send Email
Aug 14, 2021
Aug 14, 2021
crime

The tragicomedy relates the story of the three Magrath sisters, Meg, Babe, and Lenny, who reunite at Old Granddaddy's home in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, after Babe shoots her abusive husband. The sisters were raised in a dysfunctional family with a penchant for ugly predicaments. Each has endured her share of hardship and misery. Past resentments bubble to the surface as the sisters are forced to deal with assorted relatives and past relationships while coping with Babe's latest incident. Each sister is f...more info
Category:Theatre
Date:Aug 14, 2021
Time:7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Address:110 West Second Avenue Qualicum Beach
Location:Village Theatre
Cost:$12 - $25
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 14, 2021
Come check out the Blacksmiths at the Parksville Museum every Saturday from 10am to 4pm for the remainder of the summer 2021 season. We feel so lucky to be sharing our space with some of the best Blacksmiths on Vancouver Island. Their work is a must see!

You are welcome to pull up a stump and watch the artists in action!
Category:Art
Date:Aug 14, 2021
Time:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address:1245 E. Island Highway Parksville,
Location:Parksville Museum
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 14, 2021
market

Since 1973, the Errington Farmers’ Market has served the communities of Errington, Coombs, Hilliers, Whiskey Creek, and Parksville.

“Make it, Bake it, Grow it” is the basic tenet of farmers’ markets. This means that in order to sell at the market, each vendor has to be directly involved in the making, baking or growing of their product! Customers are encouraged to ask questions of the farmers, food producers and artisans to receive knowledgeable, accurate answers.

Shopping at farmers’ markets is ...more info
Category:Farmers Market
Date:Aug 14, 2021
Time:10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Address:1390 Errington Road Errington,
Location:Errington Community Park
 
Aug 14, 2021
art

Incorporating a mixed media approach, Griet’s works are a synastry of dynamic play. Poetic, moving, quirky and engaging, her works draw out concepts and challenges we engage with in real life and bring them to life in a variety of media. She also uses poetry, spoken word, and performance to enhance her material creations.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 14, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:By Donation
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 13, 2021 to Aug 15, 2021
sky

Sport Jumper Details

There is limited capacity for this event. Only 40 skydivers will be accepted for this event. Others may register as non skydiving participants. You must have a minimum CSPA ACoP or equivlant.

The skydive package each skydiver purchases includes 10 jump tickets. Due to shuttling this means that there will be 5 skydives on Saturday and 5 on Sunday. We have hired a bus to transport skydivers to the plane so that we can hot load 3 loads at time. Bus will depart at 10am, Noon, ...more info
Category:Events
Start:Aug 13, 2021
End:Aug 15, 2021
Time:Fri., Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m. – Sun., Aug. 15, 8:00 p.m.
Address:1515 Island Hwy E, Nanoose Bay, BC
Location:Skydive Vancouver Island
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 14, 2021
music

TOSH Summer Mini Music Festival 2021:

POP UP Concerts at a private residence in QB!

The proceeds of this event will support the musicians and TOSH programming.

Jazz: August 14th

Alto & Soprano Saxophonist Christine Jensen with Guitarist Triston Paxton

Montreal-based alto and soprano saxophonist Christine Jensen is regarded as one of Canada’s most compelling composers and improvisers. She recently won the Downbeat Critic’s Poll for Rising Star Big Band, Arranger, and Soprano Saxophonis...more info
Category:Concerts
Date:Aug 14, 2021
Time:7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:$50
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 14, 2021
Join us at the MAC as we celebrate the history of one of Parksville's most beloved summer events!

Kitefest is sponsored by the Parksville Lions Society and the BC Kitefliers Association, and was launched in July 2006 taking place during the community's Beachfest events during the summer months. KITEFEST is a non-competitive kite festival and takes place in the perfect setting at the Parksville Community Park. Hundreds of visitors and kite enthusiasts come to the annual two-day event which features childrens' kitemaking activities, teddy bear drop off, local judging and medals for fun catego...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 14, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville,
Location:McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:entrance by suggested donation, $5/person or $10/family
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 14, 2021
Lighthouse Country Meat Draw Every Saturday @ 430 pm.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 14, 2021
Time:4:30 PM
Address:7035 West Island Hwy
Location:Bowser Location
Cost:Free
 
Aug 13, 2021 to Aug 15, 2021
This summer, Nanoose Bay Camp is excited to relaunch their Mids Camp! At Mids Camp, the fun is at an all-new level and there is something for every single student at mids camp. They love to do the most ridiculous games and challenges all while building friendship and your faith!
Category:Family
Start:Aug 13, 2021
End:Aug 15, 2021
Time:Fri., Aug. 13, 9:00 a.m. – Sun., Aug. 15, 10:00 a.m.
Address:2531 Nanoose Beach Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC
Location:Nanoose Bay Pentecostal Camp
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 14, 2021
art

A textile artist, Boerky’s inspiration and creativity comes from the natural beauty that surrounds her and her love of play. She randomly chooses elements from printed cottons and designs her compositions. Her technique involves a meticulous cutting, fusing, machine stitching textile processes. 

An all season collection of miniature landscape scenes. These are derived representations from all four provinces Boerky has lived in.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Art
Date:Aug 14, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 14, 2021
This summer, Recycle BC is hosting residential packaging and paper collection events in the Parksville and Qualicum area.

Drop off glass bottles and jars, foam packaging, plastic bags and overwrap, other flexible plastic packaging, plastic, metal and paper containers, paper, and cardboard free of charge at the below events.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 14, 2021
Time:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address:921 Wembley Road, Parksville
Location:St. Columbia Presbyterian Church
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 14, 2021
Meetup for Breakfast with your convertible and some good conversation! After breakfast, for those interested, maybe go for drive to Cumberland or ? (preferably topless!).
Category:Family
Date:Aug 14, 2021
Time:9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Address:1480 Huntley Road · Parksville
Location:Ricky's All Day Grill
Cost:Free to Attend
 
Aug 14, 2021
fabric

Sue Clark developed an artistic stitching technique that uses fabric and thread on stretched canvas to produce dynamic Embroidered Fabric Artworks.

Using fabric and thread as a medium much in the same way she had previously used oil paint. Broad strokes of intricately shaped pieces of hand-cut fabric are layered upon a stretched canvas. The fabric pieces are then blended together and detailed with countless, hand-pulled stitches in threads of silk and cotton producing an intriguing, richly layered r...more info
Category:Art
Date:Aug 14, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach,
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site

 
Aug 8, 2021 to Aug 14, 2021
 


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