The Comox Valley is always bustling with opportunities to connect and have fun. From Farmer’s Markets to Poetry Readings at the library, and from music festivals to mountain bike races — here are a few exciting things happening right here in your neighbourhood.

  • Jenny Don’t and the Spurs

    Waverley Hotel
    Music

    This is Portland, Oregon’s western garage band Jenny Don’t and the Spurs’ first ever V.I. show. They play high-energy country/western but have the raw sound of a garage band. Opening for them are indie rock band The Projectors from Victoria and Cumberland’s own Coal Dust Gang. Tickets Here

  • Caveman and the Banshee

    Masonic Hall
    Music

    Caveman and Banshee is psychedelic electro punk meets experimental visual art. Joining them are engaging hardcore band Gorilla Flip and post punk band Frantic Mistake.

    $20
  • Season Ender Sender with Drama Queen, Tubbs and the Sad Boys and Mean Bikini

    Waverley Hotel
    Music

    This is the fifth year that Cumberland has officially marked the end of the winter (sport) season with a party. The theme this year is “motorcycle momma” and will feature Salt Spring’s synth group Drama Queen and two well known local bands. It is also Tubbs and the Sad Boys’ album release show. Tickets Here

  • Jesse Lebourdais, Mike Mckinnon and Caresse

    Alley Cuts 3270 2nd St, Cumberland
    Jenn's Picks

    Jesse is the real deal with songs that tackle pain and grief but also hope and joy. Mike Mckinnon is the bass player from various punk bands (Class of 1984, KNife Manual) but it turns out he is also a solo punk artist with 2 full length albums to his name. And Caresse Nadeau’s contagious...

    $15
  • Opera, Are you kidding me?

    Sid Williams Theatre
    Jenn's Picks

    This will be a showcase of some of the best arias and duets from popular operas by Dutch Soprano Anne Grimm, British Baritone Alexander Dobson, and Canadian Tenor Benjamin Butterfield. It will also include virtuosic violinist Jimin Shin Dobson.

  • Kilbourne

    Waverley Hotel
    Jenn's Picks

    Kilbourne creates great deep dubstep, drum and bass and sticky grim.

  • Georgia Straight Big Band

    St George's
    Jenn's Picks

    Some of the talented jazz musicians in the area are also in this local amateur swing band. This is a fundraising concert for L’Arche. More Info

  • Ender, Gate Theory, Butcher, Hexenbane

    Masonic Lodge 2687 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland
    Jenn's Picks

    This is a mix of classic metal with hints of experimental, death, doom and sludge. Tickets

  • Co-Val Choristers “Evolve” – matinee

    Regier Theatre
    Jenn's Picks

    This community choir is a bit more elevated than the average com-choir and their pianist is one of the best. This Spring show looks intriguing and is entitled “Evolve”.

  • Co-Val Choristers “Evolve” – evening

    Regier Theatre
    Jenn's Picks

    This community choir is a bit more elevated than the average com-choir and their pianist is one of the best. This Spring show looks intriguing and is entitled “Evolve”.