Sechelt Library: Distaff Day: SCSWG Spin In & Spinning demonstration
2026-01-03 10:30 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | Sechelt Public Library, 5797 Cowrie St, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0, Canada
demonstrations on how to spin fibre by hand using a spinning wheel and various spindles.

Opportunity: Sechelt Farmers & Artisans Market 2026 Summer Vendor Applications
2026-01-05 - 2026-01-06 | Sechelt Farmers & Artisans Market, end of Cowrie St & Shorncliff, Sechelt, BC, Canada
Calling all makers, growers, bakers, and creatives—this is your moment.

The Sechelt Market is opening vendor applications on January 12, and we can’t wait to welcome another season of incredible local talent.

If you grow it, make it, or bake it, we want to see you at the market. Expect a vibrant community, supportive shoppers, and long summer days filled with connection, colour, and good energy.

Applications open January 12 | www.secheltmarket.com
Made on the Sunshine Coast • Artisans & Farmers

Yoga by the Sea: Open House Week
2026-01-05 09:00 | Yoga By The Sea, 1055 Roberts Creek Rd, Roberts Creek, BC, V0N 3A0, Canada
Jan 5-11. Curious about trying a class? This is your invitation ✨
Join us for FREE drop-in classes all week long and explore a variety of offerings, teachers, and styles in our warm, welcoming space. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or a long-time practitioner, this is the perfect time to reconnect, try something new, and feel into what supports you this winter.

Sechelt Library: Poetry Circle
2026-01-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Sechelt Library, 5797 Cowrie St, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0, Canada
An informal space to share and discuss poems you love, poems that you are currently reading, or poems you have written! Poems can be from any publication or book, as well as from online resources. For teens and adults.
Online registration required here
or 604-885-3260

PR - the Alley: CJMP Radio Social Jam
2026-01-06 17:30 - 20:00 | The Alley, 4478 Marine Ave, Powell River, BC
First Tuesdays of the Month. Come hang out in the Snug at The Alley and get social with the CJMP crew.

SC Arts Centre: Friends of the Gallery Drop Off
2026-01-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, 5714 Medusa St, Sechelt, V0N 3A0
Artists are invited to submit one piece of art they have completed in the previous year to be shown in this group exhibition. Open to anyone 14+; we offer free youth memberships (14-18). New members welcome!

Tapworks: Nerd Night
2026-01-07 18:30 - 21:30 | Tapworks Brewing Co., 537 Cruice Ln, Gibsons, BC, V0N 1V9, Canada
Wednesdays. Board games with friends … or make new ones. Fresh board games now available.

Gibsons Library: Open Mic Night
2026-01-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Gibsons & District Public Library, 470 Fletcher Rd S, Gibsons, BC, V0N 1V0, Canada
Calling all readers, performers, and writers! Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to share your own original material, or your favourite work by someone else: novels, stories, poems, songs, plays, memoirs, creative nonfiction, etc. Come enjoy reading, performing, or just listening. Five minutes maximum per person, please. Teens, adults, and performers at all levels of English are all welcome. Registration required for readers only.
Time slots for those wishing to read is limited, readers must register below, if you’re coming to listen don’t worry about signing up for a spot!

Gibsons Library: Welcoming Communities
2026-01-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Gibsons & District Public Library, 470 Fletcher Rd S, Gibsons, BC, V0N 1V0, Canada
Thursdays. Are you a newcomer to Canada? Would you like help getting settled, accessing services, learning skills, making connections in the community, or learning English? Sunshine Coast Welcoming Communities can help! Drop in to any session. For more information, call Olga at 604 – 212- 1938, email welcoming-communities@capilanou.ca, or visit their website here.

Strategic Business Financing for Profitable Growth Workshop
2026-01-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Community Futures, 5500 Wharf Ave, Sechelt, BC, Canada
Community Futures Sunshine Coast, in partnership with The Intentional Business, are hosting an in-person financial literacy workshop on January 8, 2026. This three-hour session is designed for established business owners who want clarity on financing for growth and a practical understanding of how lenders make decisions. More info and register here.

Ravens Cry Theatre: Film Showing: The Friend
2026-01-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Raven’s Cry Theatre, 5555 SC Hwy, Sechelt, BC, Canada
USA 2024, 119 min, Drama
Director: Scott McGehee
Starring: Bill Murray, Naomi Watts, Cloé Xhauflaire
What’s going to happen to the dog? That becomes the central question in this gently paced exploration of friendship and grief, both human and canine. The film stars Naomi Watts in a nuanced performance as Iris, with a supporting role from Bill Murray as Walter.
When Walter dies, he bequeaths the care of his Great Dane, Apollo, to his friend Iris, who tries to resist caring for this very large dog, partly due to her small New York apartment but also due to her need to work from home as a writer. Apollo is disruptive to her life and her work. As the story progresses, both woman and dog create a bond that resists separation and each finds comfort in this new relationship.

Art Exhibition: SC Arts Centre: Friends of the Gallery
2026-01-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, 5714 Medusa St, Sechelt, V0N 3A0
The Friends of the Gallery (FOG) is our annual celebration of the creativity of our membership. This wonderful exhibition launches our new year, and features the work of members of the Sunshine Coast Arts Council.
The exhibition is a long-standing community event that has spanned more than 30 years. Its’ aim is to involve the broadest range of local artists, to acknowledge the role of the arts in our community, and to celebrate the extraordinary diversity in materials, forms and approach. Artists are invited to submit one piece of art they have completed in the previous year to be shown in this group exhibition. Last year we had 111 artists, making it the largest FOG exhibition yet!

PR - Powell River Library: Young Writers' Group
2026-01-09 15:30 - 16:30 | Powell River Library, 100-6975 Alberni St, Powell River, BC, V8A 2B8, Canada
A free group for young writers. Interact, create and engage in this fun and informal writing group! Talk about books, do fun activities, make new friends.
Ages 10+ welcome. Young Writers Group meets Friday from 3:30-4:30 pm, when school is in session in t̓oxʷʊm/ Huckleberry Room (Room B). No registration required. Drop-in.

St Bart's: Messy Church
2026-01-09 17:00 - 19:00 | St Barts Church, 659 North Rd, Gibsons, BC, Canada
Second Friday of each month except July and August. A FREE all-ages program. Includes a meal, crafts (including some messy crafts), a time of reflection, and singing. Everyone Welcome from kids to seniors. Note that all children and young people must be accompanied by a responsible adult. More info contact Katharine at 604-885-2282.

SC Arts Centre: Exhibition Reception - Friends of the Gallery
2026-01-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Sunshine Coast Arts Centre, 5714 Medusa St, Sechelt, V0N 3A0

Stained Glass Mosaic Workshop with Caroline Farley
2026-01-10 10:00 - 2026-01-11 16:00 | Eric Cardinal Hall, 930 Chamberlin Rd, Gibsons, BC, V0N 1V1, Canada
Join for a creative weekend making your own glass on glass mosaic. Course fee includes project supplies. Event will run over a weekend Sat/Sun 10 to 4 each day at Eric Cardinal Hall in Gibsons! Look forward to seeing you there!

Sechelt Library: Rough Draft Writing Group
2026-01-10 10:15 - 11:30 | Sechelt Public Library, 5797 Cowrie St, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0, Canada
Local author Jocelyne Gregory leads this writing group.
Online Registration required:
Phone – 604-885-3260 / Email – info@sechelt.bclibrary.ca

Sauna & Soul - A New Year's Sauna & Art Event
2026-01-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Armours Beach, 570 Marine Dr, Gibsons, BC, V0N 1V1, Canada
A rejuvenating and soulful experience to relax and reflect on the year behind you, and tap into a powerful creative flow as we set intentions for the year ahead.
1:00 – 2:15 | Hot & Cold therapy 2:30-4:00 | Creative WorkshopLight refreshments included
Please bring a towel and water bottle for the sauna session, and all art supplies are included.
Come relax your mind + body and awaken your artistic spirit.
DM us here to reserve your spot

PR - Carlson Club: Saturday Jam
2026-01-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Carlson Community Club, 4463 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC, V8A 3A8, Canada
Saturdays. All Jammers get 1 Free drink, enjoy the music, dancing and Best of All, enjoy the company. Pub food available to purchase until 7:00pm.

Opportunity: Financing to help start, grow, or strengthen your business
2026-01-11 - 2026-01-12 | BC
Sunshine Coast business owners, if you are looking for financing to start, grow, or strengthen your business, we are here to help!

Community Futures Sunshine Coast offers business loans paired with practical guidance and local expertise. Whether you are planning your next step or navigating a challenge, our team can help you explore financing options and move forward with confidence.

Connect with us for more information or to get started on your loan application.

604-885-1959
info@ http://communityfutures.org/
http://communityfutures.org/

Heritage Playhouse: Off the Page - Juliet: A Revenge Comedy
2026-01-11 13:00 | BC
co-written by Pippa Mackie and Ryan Gladstone, had a sold-out run and holdover at The Cultch in 2024. Her name is Juliet, and she’s not dying for you anymore. In this imaginative and comedic spin on Romeo & Juliet, the titular heroine refuses to die for someone she just met two days ago. “Wherefore art thou Romeo?” Who cares! Juliet takes matters into her own hands and recruits a team of Shakespeare’s most famous tragic heroines.

PR - Lang Bay Hall: Sunday Song Circle
2026-01-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Lang Bay Hall, Powell River, BC, V8A 0L5, Canada
An informal and fun acoustic get-together of folks who like to share songs, sing or play along or simply come to listen. Everyone Welcome.

Pender Harbour Music Society Presents J.P. Cormier
2026-01-11 14:00 - 16:30 | Pender Harbour School of Music, 12956 Madeira Park Road, Madeira Park, BC, V0N 2H1, Canada
The Pender Harbour Music Society is pleased to welcome singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and storyteller, J. P. Cormier. With a career spanning decades, J. P. has earned accolades for his virtuosic guitar playing, heartfelt lyrics and rich, soulful voice. His music transcends genres and borders, blending elements of folk, bluegrass, Celtic and country.

Tickets $30 available at Harbour Insurance in Madeira Park, The Visitor Centre in Sechelt or online at penderharbourmusic.ca

Gibsons Library: French Conversation Group
2026-01-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Gibsons & District Public Library, 470 Fletcher Rd S, Gibsons, BC, V0N 1V0, Canada
Mondays New Time. Do you wish you could practice your French with other friendly French language learners? Join our weekly French Conversation Group! In person only.
No meetings on statutory holidays when the library is closed.

PR - Intro to Square Dancing Open House
2026-01-13 19:00 | Stardusters Hall, 5399 Timberlane Ave, Powell River, BC, Canada
Come learn to square dance!! Fun for all, you do not need a partner, casual dress.Classes will start Jan 20 to May 12More info call Gord 604-487-9565

Opportunity: 2026 DK Music for Youth Applications Apply Now
2026-01-14 - 2026-01-15 | BC
Deadline Feb 27, 2026.
Sunshine Coast Community Services and Coast Cultural Alliance are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for this year’s Daniel Kingsbury Music for Youth Endowment Grant (DKMYF). Applicants may request funding assistance for opportunities such as music lessons, musical instruments, software, and/or electronic production, e.g. studio time or studio mentoring.
The grant is open to Sunshine Coast youth ages 13 – 19 (age 19 as of December 31, 2026) who are looking for financial assistance. Those who applied in the past may apply again. We are offering several grants up to $500.
The application may be completed by the youth themself OR by a nominator who, with the consent of the youth, would like to recommend and represent them.
Download Information and Application Form:
to be filled in by YOUTH HERE.
to be filled in by NOMINATOR HERE.

Sechelt Library: Write-A-Round: Quiet Writing Time
2026-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Sechelt Library Community Room, 5797 Cowrie St, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0, Canada
A space for writers to work together on their own writing or play with some prompts. There will be a check in to review writing challenges or plans for the session, followed by quiet writing time and then a check out with a chance to share experiences or a piece of writing. Facilitated by Tracy Hall. Registration required on our website.
https://sechelt.bc.libraries.coop/calendar/

Gibsons Library: Philosophy Cafe
2026-01-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Gibsons & District Public Library, 470 Fletcher Rd S, Gibsons, BC, V0N 1V0, Canada
What is the true meaning of “success” in life? What is a “good education”?
Join the discussion as we talk about the eternal Big Questions, moderated by a trained philosopher. The moderator’s aim is not to find winners and losers in a debate, but to use all viewpoints as clues to the puzzle that, if completed, would offer us a truth of sorts. A different topic each time. All are welcome, including those who would rather mostly listen.
Facilitated by: Dr. Stephen Hare
In person, drop in.
We also host an evening session on one Wednesday evening a month for folks who can’t make it during the day.

Mastrius Master Mentorship Group with Jan Poynter
2026-01-15 10:00 | BC
Thursday 3rd week of each month – ongoing 2 hr online ZOOM session NEW online Mentoring sessions with Mastrius for the Jan 15th start – small group (Max 8). Learn more here.
