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.
Come to The Poetry Gym for a creativity workout at Gladstone Brewing Company’s Engine Room on Saturday April 25th from 8 - 9:30 p.m. No previous poetry experience necessary. Nine Downtown Poetry Walk poets will be personal trainers at stations where you can customize your creative workout while enjoying the live ambient music of Nate...
This West African guitarist and singer performs in the area fairly frequently. Tickets.
As part of their milestone 20th Anniversary Season, the Just in Time Choirs continue the celebration with their spring concert, “Director’s Cut – 20th Anniversary Highlights.” Be a part of this commemorative musical extravaganza at the Sid Williams Theatre, where there will be performances on Saturday April 25th in the evening and Sunday April 26th...
This blues and slide guitar player was nominated for a Grammy in 2022 and recently he was nominated for best acoustic and best blues at the AMAs. Tickets.
The Sharp Seven came together with the help of Vancouver Island University Big Band Director Greg Bush, who united an inspired mix of Courtenay/Comox musicians and VIU Music students. The project began when Ralph Barrat, a charismatic and in-demand jazz vocalist, mentioned his dream of singing with a big band. The result was Ralph Barrat...
While not a live music event per se, there is usually some musical entertainment. Dinner and a show for a good cause for only $10! Information.
A CVGB production. Fred Frith is a “multi-instrumentalist, avant-rock, and improvisational” musician. The guy played with Brian Eno. Tickets.
As a part of the Pas-a-Pas;Not Intent on Arriving by SD Holman at the Art Gallery, pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa will perform Bach’s Goldberg Variations on two different dates. FREE! Information.
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An Unstable Sounds production. This one is more folky than their usual shows. $15 at door
Sludge metal icons (Bison) with a mix of doom-synth (Cultovar) and space-doom (Czary). Tickets.
Blues guitarist fresh from a Canadian tour. FREE!
