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SUMMARY:Opportunity: SCWES Book Awards for BC Authors Contest
DESCRIPTION:Deadline May 31st. The 4th Annual SCWES Book Awards for BC Authors Contest opens Feb. 1st\, 2026 for books published both traditionally or self-published for poetry\, fiction\, non-fiction and children’s. Must be a BC resident to enter. Send one electronic copy (PDF or ebook) to sunshinecoastwritersandeditors@gmail.com and one hardcopy of your book to 787 Madison Place\, Gibsons\, BC V0N 1V0. \nEarly Bird contest fee is $40/book until March 1st. After March 1st the entry fee is $50/book. Multiple entries are allowed but each book must be accompanied by the contest fee.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-scwes-book-awards-for-bc-authors-contest-2/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Opportunity: Brickers Midweek Market
DESCRIPTION:First one on June 4th still has spots!\nFor those interested please send an email to eco.events.organizer@gmail.com
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-brickers-midweek-market/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:The Bricker Cider Company\, 6642 Norwest Bay Rd\, Sechelt\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Opportunity: Callout for Community Organizations for 2026 Summer Market Season
DESCRIPTION:Did you know you can apply for a complimentary booth at the Sechelt Market? It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with market attendees\, raise awareness\, and share what your organization is all about.\n\n\nWe believe in the power of community — and we’d love to help you shine. Apply today at secheltmarket.com
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-callout-for-community-organizations-for-2026-summer-market-season/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:End of Cowrie Street\, 5800 Cowrie St.\, Sechelt
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Opportunity: PR - 2026 Wildlife Photo Competition
DESCRIPTION:Deadline June 5. \nEach local qathet resident is eligible to submit one photo. For prizes and competition rules : https://prpl.ca/…/2026-Wildlife-Photo-Competition…\nFor information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-pr-2026-wildlife-photo-competition/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Opportunity: Gibsons Summer Night Markets Vendor Call Out
DESCRIPTION:Our Summer Night Markets are some of the most vibrant events at the Gibsons Public Market and the Lower Coast\, bringing together local makers\, food vendors\, live music\, family-friendly activities and a lot of community spirit!\n\n\n2026 Summer Night Market Dates:\nFriday\, June 26th\nFriday\, July 31st\nFriday\, September 4th\nTime: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating\, please submit a vendor application using the link below. Please note there are two applications. One for artisans and community groups\, and another for food vendors.\n\n\nhttps://gibsonspublicmarket.com/summernightmarkets/\n\n\nWe’re always looking for a great mix of local artisans\, makers\, prepared food vendors\, and small businesses to create a vibrant market experience.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-gibsons-summer-night-markets-vendor-call-out/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Market\, 473 Gower Pt Rd\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Opportunity: PR - Central Farmers' Market Call Out
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Central Farmers’ Market and bring your grown\, baked\, homemade\, or harvested goods. Our season runs June 6th to October 10th and we’d love to have you join us.\n\n\nEmail or DM for more info here
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-pr-central-farmers-market-call-out/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Willingdon Beach Park\, 4845 Marine Ave\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 1V4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Opportunity: The Kube Crit Night Call Out
DESCRIPTION:Our first Crit Night was a great success! Thanks to all those who came out for this stimulating evening. Our second edition will be June 24th. Please contact @marlenelowden if you’d like to be a presenting artist. We’ll be choosing three.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-the-kube-crit-night-call-out/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:the Kube\, 875 Gibsons Way #104\, Gibsons\, V0N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Kube":MAILTO:info@thekube.ca
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SUMMARY:Opportunity: PR - Sunshine Music Festival call for Vendors
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of the 45th annual Sunshine Music Festival! You need to have your application in to us by the following dates. Apply here.\nCrafts September 1st 2026\nFood August 18th 2026
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-pr-sunshine-music-festival-call-for-vendors/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Palm Beach Regional Park\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 5C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Opportunity: Call for Interest to create a SEA to SKY Chapter/ Affiliate - Federation of Canadian Artists
DESCRIPTION:Deadline May 31st. Call for Interest to artists & FCA members in the SEA to SKY corridor to create a new Chapter / Affiliate – Federation of Canadian Artists. Our aim is to invite & include regional artists from : the Sunshine Coast – Langdale to Lund\, Lions Bay to Squamish & Whistler to Pemberton and Island residents – Bowen\, Gambier\, Keats\, Nelson\, Texada\, Savard\, etc.\nFor more information email: pmeade52@gmail.com
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-call-for-interest-to-create-a-sea-to-sky-chapter-affiliate-federation-of-canadian-artists/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Opportunity: Artist Call: KIOSK: A Tiny Studio: Artist Residency
DESCRIPTION:Deadline May 31st\, 4pm. We invite artists and artisans from the Lower Coast to express their interest in being part of a growing artist residency hosted by the Sunshine Coast Arts Council at the Persephone Beer Farm on the traditional lands of the Squamish Nation (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw). KIOSK provides artists access to 100sqft of space\, generously donated by CLICK Homes\, and now sited on the scenic Persephone Beer Farm in Gibsons. \nThrough an Open Call process\, beginning in Summer 2026\, artists will be provided a two-week residency at no cost\, and encouraged (but not required)\, to engage in public engagement activities ranging from open studios\, demo workshops\, marketplaces\, readings\, screenings\, and more.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-artist-call-kiosk-a-tiny-studio-artist-residency/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Persephone Beer Farm\, 1053 Stewart Rd\, Gibsons
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Coast Arts Council":MAILTO:info@sunshinecoastartscouncil.com
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SUMMARY:Opportunity: Call for 2027 Exhibition Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Deadline June 28th. We welcome proposals each year for exhibitions at the Arts Centre in Sechelt. The Arts Center includes three exhibition spaces\, the Doris Crowston Gallery comprised of two spaces\, and a Project Room for digital practices. As we have limits for what we can display\, we encourage you to visit the Arts Centre\, or join one of our online information sessions\, before submitting a proposal.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-call-for-2027-exhibition-submissions/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Sunshine Coast Arts Centre\, 5714 Medusa St\, Sechelt\, V0N 3A0
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Opportunity: Harbour Market Calling all Vendors
DESCRIPTION:New Market at Lions Park\, Sundays 10am-2pm. Get all the info and apply here.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-harbour-market-calling-all-vendors/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Pender Harbour Lions Park\, 13776 Sunshine Coast Hwy\, Madeira Park\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Opportunity: Summer Market Series Vendor Call Out - Sunnycrest Mall
DESCRIPTION:Deadline ongoing. We’re looking for incredible local vendors to join us. \n\nIf you create\, grow\, or bake something special\, this is your space to share it. From handcrafted goods to fresh produce and homemade treats\, we’re building a market that celebrates the best of our community.\n\n\nEvery last Sunday\, May through September\n10am – 3pm\nA steady flow of local shoppers. A chance to connect\, sell\, and grow your brand right here on the coast.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-summer-market-series-vendor-call-out-sunnycrest-mall-2/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Sunnycrest Mall\, 900 Gibsons Way\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Opportunity: Calling All Artists! Time to get your Present Tense submissions ready
DESCRIPTION:Drop off: June 18 – 21st\, 11am-4pm. We invite all GPAG Members to submit one piece of artwork to our Members’ Exhibition Present Tense. Featuring paintings\, drawings\, prints\, pottery\, photography\, textiles\, sculpture\, wood working\, multi-media works\, and much more\, Present Tense highlights the creativity\, originality\, and vibrancy of our local arts community. We accept work in any style or medium; with a maximum size of 16″ x 20″ (or equivalent). Check out our online entry form on the website\, Submission Guidelines and optional .pdf Entry Form for more information. \nInterested in displaying more of your art? While Present Tense is on display in the Main and Eve Smart Galleries\, our Members’ Tiny Exhibition will be returning once again in Joe’s Lounge. In addition to your Present Tense submission\, members may submit up to six pieces of Tiny Art (max. 6″ x 6″ or 5″ x 7″) at a standard price of $40 each. Find Submission Guidelines and Forms to print and bring back to GPAG\, or submit the form online. \nDrop off for Present Tense and for our Members’ Tiny Exhibition is June 18th – 21st\, 11am – 4pm. All submission guidelines and entry forms are available online or in person at GPAG. Please do not drop your work off until June 18th. The exhibition will be on display June 25th – July 19th with an opening reception on Saturday\, June 27th at 2pm. Similar to last year\, we will be collaborating with Coast Cultural Alliance’s Purple Banner Tour and highlighting participating artists and the Purple Banner Studio Tours\, with a joint members’ celebration on July 11th. \nNot a GPAG member? Join or renew in person or online to participate in this exhibition.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-calling-all-artists-time-to-get-your-present-tense-submissions-ready/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Opportunity: Art on the Green call for Artists
DESCRIPTION:A one-day outdoor art fair at the beautiful Coopers Green Hall in Halfmoon Bay on Sunday June 28th\, 10 am-3 pm. We are currently seeking artists and artisans for this event. Pay $50 and supply your own tent\, or $70 for a space within one of our larger pavilions. All profits remain with artists. Contact Ruth Rodgers at events@halfmoon-bay.ca for details and to reserve your spot before June 15th!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-art-on-the-green-call-for-artists/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Coopers Green Hall\, 5500 Fisherman Rd\, Halfmoon Bay\, BC\, V0N 1Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Halfmoon Bay Community Association":MAILTO:info@halfmoon-bay.ca
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SUMMARY:Opportunity: Time to sign up for Sechelt ch'atlich Canada Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Sechelt Downtown Business Association and District of Sechelt invite you to join us for July 1st parade at 10:30am The suggested theme for this year’s parade is “SHOW US YOUR SPIRIT” We encourage you to bring the World Cup energetic vibes to this year’s parade! Fly your national or team flag\, dress in bright colours\, and turn up the fun with live or canned music.\nBusinesses\, Not for Profits\, Cultural Groups\, Sports Teams\, Community Organizations etc. all are welcome!\nREGISTER HERE: https://pci.jotform.com/form/251066637895267
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-time-to-sign-up-for-sechelt-july-1st-parade/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sechelt Downtown Business Association":MAILTO:sdba@dccnet.com
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SUMMARY:Opportunities: PR - 5th Annual ShowTime & Shine Registration
DESCRIPTION:Deadline July 1st. Preregister your vehicle for $15 by July 1st for the 5th Annual Showtime and Shine at the Historic Patricia Theatre in Townsite\, Powell River. \nCar show: July 18th: 10:30am-1:30pm – Movie 1:30pm \nContact Paul at 604-222-8558 or email reelcars@shaw.ca  for further information or make a note in your calendar to attend a family event with a great Car Show\, food\, and prizes …. and a free movie ! ‘Gone In 60 seconds’ \nBrought to you by the Powell River Chapter of the Vintage Car Club of Canada.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunities-pr-5th-annual-showtime-shine-registration/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Patricia Theatre\, 5848 Ash Ave\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 4R6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: Gumboot Cafe - Eva Taylor
DESCRIPTION:to May 31st. A contemporary artist inspired by the landscapes and wildlife of the West Coast. Commissions available upon request. Learn more evataylorart.com. 
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/art-exhibition-gumboot-cafe-eva-taylor/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Gumboot Cafe\, 1053 Roberts Creek Rd\, Roberts Creek\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Sechelt Farmers & Artisans Market
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays to Thanksgiving weekend Oct 10th 9am-2pm. Enjoy strolling through over 60 vendors offering fresh produce\, baked goods\, delicious treats\, pottery\, artwork\, jewllery\, entertainment\, and MORE!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-farmers-artisans-market/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:End of Cowrie Street\, 5800 Cowrie St.\, Sechelt
CATEGORIES:Artisan/Craft Fair,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T120000
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CREATED:20260519T192724Z
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SUMMARY:Gibsons Library: Cybersecurity for Seniors – AI Edition
DESCRIPTION:Curious about artificial intelligence and what it means for your everyday life? This friendly\, easy-to-follow workshop will introduce you to the basics of AI\, how it’s being used today\, and how it’s changing the world around us—including online safety. \nWe’ll also cover common scams and security risks\, and share practical tips to help you protect your personal information and feel more confident navigating the digital world. No prior tech experience is needed—just bring your questions! \nRegistration required. \nThis workshop is tailored to seniors\, but all are welcome who would find it useful. \nDelivered by Jay Calvert of Cyber Smart Canada.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gibsons-library-cybersecurity-for-seniors-ai-edition/
LOCATION:Gibsons & District Public Library\, 470 Fletcher Rd S\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T123000
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CREATED:20251117T200217Z
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SUMMARY:Raven's Cry Theatre: El Ultimo sueno de Frida y Diego
DESCRIPTION:American composer Gabriela Lena Frank makes her Met debut with her first opera\, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera\, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth\, the story depicts Frida\, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard\, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego\, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/ravens-cry-theatre-el-ultimo-sueno-de-frida-y-diego/
LOCATION:Raven’s Cry Theatre\, 5555 SC Hwy\, Sechelt\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Performance/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T010052
CREATED:20260526T180226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T180226Z
UID:10116015-1780135200-1780149600@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Habitat ReStore: Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Bring those things for a free Repair. \n 
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/habitat-restore-repair-cafe/
LOCATION:Habitat for Humanity Restore\, 5591 Wharf Ave\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T010052
CREATED:20260429T181349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T155800Z
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SUMMARY:Mollys Reach 100th Birthday
DESCRIPTION:John & Lynn Smith\, owners of Molly’s Reach\, will be celebrating Molly’s Reach’s 100th year with a community event. We’d love to celebrate this milestone with the Friends of The Beachcombers community. A fun-filled day featuring live music\, local vendors\, a beer garden\, face painting\, and more. Let’s make this a celebration to remember. Set-up will begin earlier in the morning off Molly’s Lane behind the building\, and we will wrap up shortly after 4:00 PM.\nDuring this time\, you may notice increased foot traffic and some noise from the event.\nWe hope you can join in the fun!\nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact us:\nLynn 604-838-7272
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/mollys-reach-100th-birthday/
LOCATION:Molly’s Reach\, 647 School Rd\, Gibsons\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Performance/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T163000
DTSTAMP:20260530T010052
CREATED:20260407T194521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T223906Z
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SUMMARY:Expressive Watercolour Workshop POSTPONED to Nov 21 & 22nd
DESCRIPTION:This 2-day watercolour workshop by Matt [Tooniantor] Boismier is designed to help you learn how to create expressive and energetic watercolour paintings. \nYou’ll learn… \n*Various brush strokes for different effects\n*Understanding paper wetness\n*Paint consistency\n*Creating drawings that suit energetic paintings\n*Compositional tricks\n*Painting Light\n*Including figures in your paintings\n*Speed + intention\n*Most importantly – how to convey feeling \nThis course is for anyone looking to… \n*Bring life and energy to their watercolour paintings \n*How to convey the man-made and natural world around us \n*Learn to control a medium that is fluid \n*Create stronger paintings through composition \n*Loosen up \n*Learn to self-critique \n*Build confidence \nThis workshop will take place at the Coastal Room at the Gibsons Public Market from 10-4:30 Sat and Sun.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/expressive-watercolour-workshop-postponed-to-nov-21-22nd/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Market\, 473 Gower Pt Rd\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Classes/Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T010052
CREATED:20260406T182427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T182441Z
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SUMMARY:Gibsons Public Market: Tidepools Art Show & Auction
DESCRIPTION:to June 7th. Annual fundraiser that helps raise vital funds for the aquarium education programs\, animal care\, and more. Each year a shape is chosen – sea star this year! – that we cut into 100 wooden blanks which are then turned into creative pieces of art and put up for auction. \nMay 14 – June 7: Sea stars are on display at Gibsons Public Market – bid on your favourite pieces through our Online Auction platform\, 32auctions here \nJune 7: is the final day of the auction to celebrate World Ocean Day (June 8)\, put a last minute bid in\, meet the artists\, and more!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gibsons-public-market-tidepools-art-show-auction-2/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Market\, 473 Gower Pt Rd\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T010052
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T171247Z
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SUMMARY:Shirley Macey Park: Tapworks 2-day Cup Soccer Tournament
DESCRIPTION:May 30-31.  A fun-first\, 7-aside soccer tournament at Shirley Macey Park — all for a great cause!\nThe SC Affordable Housing Society and Tapworks Brewing Co are teaming up to bring you an amazing 2 days of soccer\, beer\, food and fun!\nAll proceeds go to the Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society and their quest to\, you guessed it\, make housing more affordable on the coast.\nRegistration fee includes entry to the tournament and a t-shirt for up to 10 players ($30/each after that).\nGet all the details here.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/shirley-macey-park-tapworks-cup-soccer-tournament/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Shirley Macey Field\, 930 Chamberlin Road\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Sports/Exercise/Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T010052
CREATED:20260328T222031Z
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SUMMARY:Gambier Island Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:to Labour Day long week-end. Takes shape as a market crawl\, as vendors set up at the end of their driveways along Vanguard Ave\, Gambier Rd\, Dulcie Rd\, and Shawanabe Rd. Pick up island-grown and -made products such as freshly picked flowers\, eggs\, local produce\, pastries\, and more. This is a true community event where you’ll get the chance to meet the people who call this island home. Keep in mind Gambier Island is only accessible by private boat or by BC Ferries passenger ferry and has limited amenities\, so if you do plan to visit make sure you bring enough cash (and the gear you need for the day) with you before you depart.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gambier-island-farmers-market/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Gambier Island
CATEGORIES:Artisan/Craft Fair,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T010052
CREATED:20260510T194816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T194816Z
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SUMMARY:St Bart's: Free Seniors & Community Hot Lunches
DESCRIPTION:Wed May 13 & 27; Sat May 16 & 30th. Food Bank connecting with Our Community. All are welcome.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/st-barts-free-seniors-community-hot-lunches/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:St Barts Church\, 659 North Rd\, Gibsons\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T010052
CREATED:20241122T204058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T184158Z
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SUMMARY:Gibsons Legion: Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:First\, third and last Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Need something repaired\, come on in to the hall for those who like to fix things.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gibsons-legion-repair-cafe-2/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Gibsons Legion\, 747 Gibsons Way\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T010052
CREATED:20260312T200431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T201421Z
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SUMMARY:Gibsons Public Market: Lower G Market
DESCRIPTION:The Lower G Market is back this summer\, running from May 16th to September 6th. We are excited to expand the market this year to include both Saturdays and Sundays\, giving visitors even more opportunities to enjoy this vibrant community market. \nJoin us from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM\, in the front parking lot of Gibsons Public Market. Each market day features over a dozen local vendors showcasing a curated selection of art\, handmade crafts\, jewelry\, pottery\, and more. With new vendors rotating throughout the season\, there is always something fresh to discover. \nThe Lower G Market is a wonderful way to spend the weekend in Gibsons—whether you are browsing for unique handmade goods\, supporting local makers\, or pairing your market visit with food\, drinks\, and entertainment. \nShop local and soak up those coastal vibes! \nDATE: Saturday\, May 16 through to Sunday\, Sept 6\, 2026\nTIME: 11:00AM – 3.00PM\nLOCATION: Gibsons Public Market (Parking Lot\, Level 1\, Outdoors)\nMORE INFO: www.gibsonspublicmarket.com
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gibsons-public-market-lower-g-market/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Market\, 473 Gower Pt Rd\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artisan/Craft Fair,Market
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