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.
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Season Ender Sender with Drama Queen, Tubbs and the Sad Boys and Mean Bikini
Waverley HotelMusicThis 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
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CVAG Film Series: No Other Choice
Landmark Theatre Driftwood Mall, Courtenay, BCCommunity EventNO OTHER CHOICE After an abrupt layoff from the paper company he served for 25 years, Man-su is on a desperate hunt to eliminate his competition for a new job. Based on the American novel The Ax by Donald Westlake. Series passes for all eight films are $133, or $126 or CVAG members. Most of...
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Jesse Lebourdais, Mike Mckinnon and Caresse
Alley Cuts 3270 2nd St, CumberlandJenn's PicksJesse 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...
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Opera, Are you kidding me?
Sid Williams TheatreJenn's PicksThis 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.
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Kilbourne
Waverley HotelJenn's PicksKilbourne creates great deep dubstep, drum and bass and sticky grim.
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Georgia Straight Big Band
St George'sJenn's PicksSome 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
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Ender, Gate Theory, Butcher, Hexenbane
Masonic Lodge 2687 Dunsmuir Ave, CumberlandJenn's PicksThis is a mix of classic metal with hints of experimental, death, doom and sludge. Tickets
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Co-Val Choristers “Evolve” – matinee
Regier TheatreJenn's PicksThis 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”.
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Co-Val Choristers “Evolve” – evening
Regier TheatreJenn's PicksThis 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”.
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CVAG Film Series: The History of Sound
Landmark Theatre Driftwood Mall, Courtenay, BCCommunity EventTHE HISTORY OF SOUND In 1917, two young music students attending the Boston Conservatory bond over a mutual love of folk music. They reconnect a few years later, embarking on a song-collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine. Series passes for all eight films are $133, or $126 or CVAG members. Most of the films...
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Ultraviolet
40 Knots WineryJenn's PicksMany of you already know how great the genre-defying band Ultraviolet are. Is it global roots? Yes. Is it experimental? Yes. Is it Jazz? Tickets
