Events
Join the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society for their 5th Anniversary Art & Words Festival at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery, August 21-23, and the Book Awards for BC Authors Reveal at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse, Saturday, August 22nd.
Join us with the Sunshine Coast Writers and Editors Society for the 2026 Arts and Words Festival, a three day literary festival in which writers collaborate with visual artists! Every year, artists and writers on the Sunshine Coast are randomly paired together. Working together they reflect on each other’s stories, artistic practices, styles, and bodies […]
Sunshine Coast poet and musician, Catherine McNeil (Cat Mac) will be reading from her award-winning poetry book, "Emily & Elspeth." Joining her is Vancouver author, Daniela Elza, author of scar/city, poetry, and Is This an Illness or an Accident, her memoir. Both of Elza's books are finalists for awards in this years Book Awards for […]
3 local female artists: Corine Salvail, Mixed media Wood Art Furniture; Teresa Selbee Baker, Oil paints; Eileen Flett, Watercolour and ink.
to Sept 27th. Fri - Sat - Sun, 11am-5:00pm or by appointment during the rest of the week. To schedule a visit, please text or call 604-989-6686 (mobile) or call 604-883-9472 (landline).
to Aug 30. 'Community Forest' This collection began with many walks through my local community forest. I started being drawn to study the individual trees of the forest more closely. As I started painting them, I began to notice that each tree needed a slightly different handling; from expressive and thick brushstrokes. I use bright […]
to Aug 22nd. The Only Animal returns to the tiny mobile studio with hands-on workshops, open studios and performances from our summer projects and ongoing research. Interdisciplinary eco-arts sharing plant prints and dyes, weaving and immersive audio performance. Featured Artists: Kerri Flannigan, Noor Ghazal, anata laylay, Willoughby Arévalo and Isabelle Kirouac and Barbara Adler. See […]
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Michael Gurney interviews Author and Artist teams from the 5th Annual Art & Words Festival, at Gibsons Public Art Gallery, including: Karen Webb, Artist & Paula Shadel Marion Crook, Author & Michelle Nielsen, Artist Margot Hallman, Artist & Peter Toews, Author Serena J. Trinder, Artist & Rose Clarke, Artist & Author M.J. Milne, Author & […]
Is it nature or nurture, the promise of fame and fortune, or just a pathological compulsion to see our names in print? Could it be the hope to leave the legacy of our life’s story for our grandchildren? Maybe it’s a struggle we can’t abandon, or maybe we’re doing it for fun. Join author Elizabeth […]
Aug 20 Persephone 3-5pm; Aug 21 Sechelt Legion 3-5pm. Featuring: Gary Gilbert, Chris Knox & Graham Walker. Good time old time music. Feel the Love, a fundraiser for Tani.
Karen Webb, Author, Artist, Actor, and Educator interviews Artist and Author teams of the 5th Annual Art & Words Festival at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery, including: Elaine Seepish & Michael Healey Robin Lamarche & Paddy Meade David Kipling & Landyn Funk Lynda Manson & Kathleen Vance Joan Fletcher & Lorraine Gallant Del Lobo & […]
Author and professor Shelley Wright discusses climate change, the Arctic ecosystem and the role of Inuit as citizens and guardians of the land and sea. For information contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
Live music by Blue Western and Brothers in Farms. Three food vendors. Beer, wine and cider. Laid back atmosphere - bring a deck chair or blanket, meet friends and neighbours. We love visitors! Free to Community Association members
Aug 21 4-8pm - Reception Aug 22 - 23 - 10am-4pm Aug 24 - 30 - 1-7pm. Dolores de la Torre, Miel Creasey, Sharon Dennie
Fridays to Aug 28th. Pub Nights are back at The 1969 Clubhouse with live music running all Summer long! $5.00 beer on tap, and 1/2 price wings & dry garlic ribs.
Enjoy the musical vibe. Support your local Coaster artists (along with some fabulous travelling Canadian musical gems). Always no cover. Great food & treats. Pets on leash & kiddos welcome.
Marion Crook, Award-winning Author, interviews Artist and Author teams at the 5th Annual Art & Words Festival at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery, including: Andrea Coates, Author & Ann-Marie Brown, Artist Isabella Mori, Author & Hilary Moses, Artist Emily Jew, Artist & Jean Stewart, Author Rosa Reid, Author & Erika Mastig, Artist Joyce Gwilliam, Author […]
Groovy vibes with local Music heroes; Patrick Miller on Guitar/Vox, Jay Walter on Bass/Vox, Dan Richter Guitar/Vox and Allain Morin on Drums.
Fridays 6-9pm. All Welcom, Legion membership NOT needed. Kitchen open until 7pm.
With Megan Danielle. Learn the basics of watercolours and create your own 5" x 7" watercolour floral bouquet painting. All materials included. Ages 16+ Register on our events page at madparkart.com
Fri Aug 21 - 6-10pm - Street Party Sat Aug 22 - 12-8pm - Blackberry Jam + Fireworks at 10pm. Explore a vibrant marketplace featuring local businesses, artisans, and community organizations. From handcrafted goods to delicious treats, the Blackberry Festival is a great place to discover what Powell River has to offer.
Fridays 7:00 - 8:00pm - A summer-long series of Free, family-friendly weekend concerts hosted by the Town of Gibsons Donations to performers gratefully accepted. Aug 21 - Two Thistles and a Rose (Celtic ensemble) Aug 28 - Deborah Holland Trio Bring a small chair and join family & friends to support our amazing local performers.
With Rebecca Lorna. Neeve is a Country/Folk artist blending nostalgic storytelling and raw emotion and grit.
Country Rock Concert after the Blackberry Festival. Country Roots, Rock Attitude.
Spend a summer evening under the open sky with Canada's premier tribute to The Allman Brothers Band, bring their incredible Southern rock sound.
