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SUMMARY:PR - Willingdon Beach: Blackberry Jam
DESCRIPTION:Opening with ‘Old Enough to Know Better’ for a night of great local music groups all day. Food trucks\, beer gardens\, blackberry goodness.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-willingdon-beach-blackberry-jam/
LOCATION:Willingdon Beach Park\, 4845 Marine Ave\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 1V4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Performance/Music
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SUMMARY:Mad Park Art: Workshop / Classes Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Check here for the complete list of Events\, Classes & Workshops.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/mad-park-art-workshop-classes-schedule/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Mad Park Art\, 12902 Madeira Park Rd\, Madeira Park\, BC\, V0N 2H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Classes/Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mad Park Art":MAILTO:Madparkart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260816T153244Z
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SUMMARY:Hackett Park: Sechelt Summer Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays to Aug 22 @ noon – except Aug 15th plus a special evening performance at 7PM on Sat Aug 29th. \nWorld Music – Djambouti – a 6 piece band playing all original music.\nTogether for the last 2 years the members are all Sunshine Coasters.\nPlaying a diverse mix of soul\,funk\,R&B and even some rap \,its a musical melting pot.\nHershel Frimer -Guitar and Vocals\nJeremy Forst -Guitar \,vocals \,sax\nSusan Box – Flute\, vocals\nWayne Slingerland -Keyboards\nRegan Haydu -Drums\, percussion\nMike West – Bass
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/hackett-park-sechelt-summer-music-series-5/
LOCATION:Hackett Park amphitheatre\, 5765 Dolphin St\, Sechelt\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance/Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arcadian Productions":MAILTO:ross@arcadianproductions.ca
GEO:49.4740731;-123.7612152
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260814T205724Z
CREATED:20260814T205724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T205724Z
UID:10120048-1787400000-1787403600@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:GPAG: AI is Here\, Are We Ready: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:AI Awareness for Bloggers\, Artists\, Authors & Others\nwith panelists: Doris Good\, CPA and Author\, Hilary Moses\, Artist\, Educator\, and Animator\, Ruth Rodgers\, Artist and Author\, Stephen Murphy\, Artist\, Author\, and Bookbinder\, and Stephen Smith\, Blogger\, and AI programmer.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-ai-is-here-are-we-ready-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Classes/Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
GEO:49.4021949;-123.5048689
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T021827Z
CREATED:20260623T202957Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: Motoko's Fine Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:to Sept 27th. Fri – Sat – Sun\, 11am-5:00pm or by appointment during the rest of the week. \nTo schedule a visit\, please text or call 604-989-6686 (mobile) or call 604-883-9472 (landline).
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/art-exhibition-motokos-fine-art-gallery/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Motoko Fine Art Studio & Gallery\, 4590 Sinclair Bay Rd\, Garden Bay\, BC\, V0N 1S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Motoko Fine Art Studio":MAILTO:info@motoko.ca
GEO:49.6362932;-124.0467162
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260817T211708Z
CREATED:20260817T211708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T211708Z
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SUMMARY:Beth Hawthorn Ceramics Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Aug 22 & 23. Features minimalist\, wheel-thrown ceramics in a neutral palette. She creates small batches of functional pieces.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/beth-hawthorn-ceramics-open-studio/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Beth Hawthorn Ceramics\, 1117 Roberts Creek Rd\, Roberts Creek\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Hawthorn":MAILTO:beth@bethhawthorn.com
GEO:49.439806;-123.648284
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T150000
DTSTAMP:20261012T212717Z
CREATED:20260421T215938Z
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UID:10113865-1787396400-1787410800@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Davis Bay Farmers & Artisans Market
DESCRIPTION:to Oct 31st plus Nov 21 & 28.  A small food-focused local market\, with artisans and craft makers too.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/davis-bay-farmers-artisans-market/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Davis Bay Hall\, 5123 Davis Bay Rd\, Sechelt\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artisan/Craft Fair,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260907T202116Z
CREATED:20260328T222031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T202116Z
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SUMMARY:Gambier Island Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:to Oct 10th. 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/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Gambier Island
CATEGORIES:Artisan/Craft Fair,Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gambier Island Farmers Market":MAILTO:gambierislandmarket@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T123000
DTSTAMP:20260809T173451Z
CREATED:20260809T173451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T173451Z
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SUMMARY:Far From Home - Book Launch with Ruth Rodgers
DESCRIPTION:Join author and artist\, Ruth Rodgers\, for the launch of her latest historical fiction novel at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery as she presents this latest story about the thousands of ‘home children’ sent out from England to Canada to fulfill agricultural and domestic service roles in the 1870s to the 1930s. Joseph and Lucy\, orphans from London\, experience very different fates in their new homes\, typical of the stories of many of those caught up in this ill-considered scheme designed to solve Canada’s labour shortage while getting children off the streets of England’s growing cities. \nSaturday\, August 22\, 2026\, 11 AM – 12:30 PM\nGibsons Public Art Gallery\nFree
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/far-from-home-book-launch-with-ruth-rodgers/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
GEO:49.4021949;-123.5048689
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T123000
DTSTAMP:20260814T202036Z
CREATED:20260814T202036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T202036Z
UID:10120044-1787394600-1787401800@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:GPAG: Keep It Simple and Loose - Urban/Travel Sketching for Beginners Pluse
DESCRIPTION:Plein Air Workshop at Art & Words Festival.\nKeep it Simple and Loose – Urban / travel sketching for beginners plus with Paddy Meade\nEnjoy a 2 hour plein air sketching in the core of lower Gibsons. Pencil\, markers\, crayons\, watercolour – bring what you have. Paint in sketchbook or on paper. Instructor will supply boards to use on lap\, table\, curb etc. Easel not required.\nFocus is on the basic tips for urban sketching and opportunity to learn how to select subject\, basic composition\, and fun opportunity to create. Keep it simple and loose.\nSaturday\, Aug. 22\, 10:30 – 12:30\nGibsons Public Art Gallery\, $25\nRegister by email at sunshinecoastwritersandeditors@gmail.com
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-keep-it-simple-and-loose-urban-travel-sketching-for-beginners-pluse/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
GEO:49.4021949;-123.5048689
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260809T171748Z
CREATED:20260809T171748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T171748Z
UID:10119903-1787394600-1787400000@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Intro to Glosa Poetry with Bonnie Quan Symons
DESCRIPTION:Explore how to write a glosa\, a courtly form that steals a quatrain from another poet’s work to structure a poem of your own\, in the course of which you create a glosa – or gloss on that poet’s work. Tangling with your chosen poet may allow her or his subtle influence to inform your tone and expand your expressive range. \nTHE GLOSA OR GLOSE is a form requiring:\na) A cabeza (or motto) – the quatrain borrowed from another poet\, whose authorship must be acknowledged\nb) Four 10-line stanzas\, each endingwith one of the lines in sequence from the cabeza\nc) A rhyme-scheme requirement that lines 6 and 9 rhyme with the final word of line 10.\nSaturday\, Aug. 22nd\, 2026\, 10:30 am – Noon\nGibsons Public Art Gallery\, Joe’s Lounge\n431 Marine Drive\, Gibsons\, BC\n$25 – includes a chapbook of glosas and handouts\nRegister at sunshinecoastwirtersandeditors@gmail.com
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/intro-to-glosa-poetry-with-bonnie-quan-symons/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
GEO:49.4021949;-123.5048689
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T184350Z
CREATED:20260609T184350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T184350Z
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SUMMARY:GPAG: Intro to Glosa Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Explore how to write a glosa\, a courtly form that steals a quatrail from another poet’s work to structure a poem of your own\, in the course of which you create a glosa – or gloss on that poet’s work. Tangling with your chosen poet may allow her or his subtle influence to inform your tone and expand your expressive range. Workshop includes a copy of instructor Bonnie Quan Symon’s beautiful chapbook of glosas and handouts.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-intro-to-glosa-poetry/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
GEO:49.4021949;-123.5048689
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260817T185100Z
CREATED:20260817T185100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T185100Z
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SUMMARY:Sechelt Library: Beyond the Harvest Fall Fair
DESCRIPTION:* How to preserve your summer harvest.\n* How to save seeds for microgreens\, sprouts and/or next years garden.\n* Get your seeds that you saved clean. Seed cleaning equipment available to use.\n* What vegetables can survive our winters\, bring some starts or seeds home.\n* How to grow microgreens and sprouts. \nKids Zucchini Race; Adults enter to exhibit vegetables\, flowers\, or fruit … More info here.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-library-beyond-the-harvest-fall-fair-2/
LOCATION:Sechelt Public Library\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Sechelt Public Library":MAILTO:programs@secheltlibrary.ca
GEO:49.4721382;-123.7631591
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T140000
DTSTAMP:20261011T163606Z
CREATED:20260327T224100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T163606Z
UID:10111212-1787389200-1787407200@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Sechelt Farmers & Artisans Market
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays to Oct 31st 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/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:End of Cowrie Street\, 5800 Cowrie St.\, Sechelt
CATEGORIES:Artisan/Craft Fair,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T235900
DTSTAMP:20260718T231913Z
CREATED:20260219T170615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T231913Z
UID:10118456-1787346000-1787356740@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:PR - Cranberry Pub: Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:Friday and Saturday Night 9pm to late.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-cranberry-pub-karaoke/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Cranberry Pub\, 5728 Manson Ave\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 3R8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance/Music
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GEO:49.871489;-124.5285032
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260807T175727Z
CREATED:20260807T175727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T175727Z
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SUMMARY:Mad Park Arts: Watercolour Workshop
DESCRIPTION:With Megan Danielle. Learn the basics of watercolours and create your own 5″ x 7″ watercolour floral bouquet painting. All materials included. Ages 16+ \nRegister on our events page at madparkart.com
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/mad-park-arts-watercolour-workshop/
LOCATION:Mad Park Art\, 12902 Madeira Park Rd\, Madeira Park\, BC\, V0N 2H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
ORGANIZER;CN="Mad Park Art":MAILTO:Madparkart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T023412Z
CREATED:20260524T023305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T023412Z
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SUMMARY:PR - Powell River Legion: Karaoke Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Fridays 6-9pm. All Welcom\, Legion membership NOT needed. Kitchen open until 7pm.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-powell-river-legion-karaoke-fridays/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Powell River Legion\, 6811 Alexander St\, Powell River\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Performance/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260808T231945Z
CREATED:20260808T231945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T231945Z
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SUMMARY:GPAG: Marion Crook Interviews Artists and Authors at Art & Words Festival
DESCRIPTION:Marion Crook\, Award-winning Author\, interviews Artist and Author teams at the 5th Annual Art & Words Festival at the Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, including:\nAndrea Coates\, Author & Ann-Marie Brown\, Artist\nIsabella Mori\, Author & Hilary Moses\, Artist\nEmily Jew\, Artist & Jean Stewart\, Author\nRosa Reid\, Author & Erika Mastig\, Artist\nJoyce Gwilliam\, Author & Hana Rose\, Artist\nFelicia Mareels\, Author & Manon Staiger\, Artist
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-marion-crook-interviews-artists-and-authors-at-art-words-festival/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
GEO:49.4021949;-123.5048689
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260816T033221Z
CREATED:20260726T180709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T033221Z
UID:10119101-1787335200-1787335200@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Cider: Fridays Live on the Grass - Hershel
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sunday-cider-fridays-live-on-the-grass-hershel/
LOCATION:Sunday Cider\, 1632 SC Hwy\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance/Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Sunday Cider":MAILTO:hello@sundaycider.com
GEO:49.4074401;-123.559906
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sunday Cider 1632 SC Hwy Gibsons BC V0N 1V2 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1632 SC Hwy:geo:-123.559906,49.4074401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T191231Z
CREATED:20260803T191231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T191231Z
UID:10119447-1787328000-1787342400@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Coopers Green Park: Halfmoon Bay Lazy Daze
DESCRIPTION:Live music by Blue Western and Brothers in Farms. Three food vendors. Beer\, wine and cider.\nLaid back atmosphere – bring a deck chair or blanket\, meet friends and neighbours. We love visitors!\nFree to Community Association members
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/coopers-green-park-halfmoon-bay-lazy-daze/
LOCATION:Coopers Green Park
CATEGORIES:Community,Performance/Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Halfmoon Bay Community Association":MAILTO:info@halfmoon-bay.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260808T231715Z
CREATED:20260808T231715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T231715Z
UID:10119884-1787326200-1787331600@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:GPAG: Karen Webb Interviews Artists & Authors at Art & Words Festival
DESCRIPTION: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:\nElaine Seepish & Michael Healey\nRobin Lamarche & Paddy Meade\nDavid Kipling & Landyn Funk\nLynda Manson & Kathleen Vance\nJoan Fletcher & Lorraine Gallant\nDel Lobo & Sheri Peters\nJo Forrest & Michael Gurney
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-karen-webb-interviews-artists-authors-at-art-words-festival/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Literary
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ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
GEO:49.4021949;-123.5048689
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gibsons Public Art Gallery 431 Marine Dr Gibsons BC V0N 1V0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=431 Marine Dr:geo:-123.5048689,49.4021949
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T153000
DTSTAMP:20260808T233103Z
CREATED:20260808T233103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T233103Z
UID:10119882-1787322600-1787326200@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:GPAG: Why Do We Write: A Conversation with Elizabeth Rains & Jessica Raya
DESCRIPTION: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 Rains and her author daughter\, Jessica Raya\, in exploring what draws us to the page and propels us through the writing journey. This audience-participation session aims to ramp up your writing energies no matter how or why they arise.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-why-do-we-write-a-conversation-with-elizabeth-rains-jessica-raya/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
GEO:49.4021949;-123.5048689
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gibsons Public Art Gallery 431 Marine Dr Gibsons BC V0N 1V0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=431 Marine Dr:geo:-123.5048689,49.4021949
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T143000
DTSTAMP:20260808T231846Z
CREATED:20260808T231846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T231846Z
UID:10119883-1787317200-1787322600@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:GPAG: Michael Gurney Interviews Authors & Artists
DESCRIPTION:Michael Gurney interviews Author and Artist teams from the 5th Annual Art & Words Festival\, at Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, including:\nKaren Webb\, Artist & Paula Shadel\nMarion Crook\, Author & Michelle Nielsen\, Artist\nMargot Hallman\, Artist & Peter Toews\, Author\nSerena J. Trinder\, Artist & Rose Clarke\, Artist & Author\nM.J. Milne\, Author & Doris Biddle\, Artist\nCatherine McNeil\, Author and Musician & Stephen Murphy\, Artist
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-michael-gurney-interviews-authors-artists/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
GEO:49.4021949;-123.5048689
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gibsons Public Art Gallery 431 Marine Dr Gibsons BC V0N 1V0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=431 Marine Dr:geo:-123.5048689,49.4021949
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260921T232127Z
CREATED:20260601T184455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T232127Z
UID:10119432-1787313600-1787328000@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Mad Park Art: Workshop / Classes Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Check here for the complete list of Events\, Classes & Workshops.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/mad-park-art-workshop-classes-schedule/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Mad Park Art\, 12902 Madeira Park Rd\, Madeira Park\, BC\, V0N 2H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop/Classes/Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mad Park Art":MAILTO:Madparkart@gmail.com
GEO:49.6208128;-124.0272085
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mad Park Art 12902 Madeira Park Rd Madeira Park BC V0N 2H0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12902 Madeira Park Rd:geo:-124.0272085,49.6208128
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T021827Z
CREATED:20260623T202957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T021827Z
UID:10117398-1787310000-1787331600@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: Motoko's Fine Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:to Sept 27th. Fri – Sat – Sun\, 11am-5:00pm or by appointment during the rest of the week. \nTo schedule a visit\, please text or call 604-989-6686 (mobile) or call 604-883-9472 (landline).
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/art-exhibition-motokos-fine-art-gallery/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Motoko Fine Art Studio & Gallery\, 4590 Sinclair Bay Rd\, Garden Bay\, BC\, V0N 1S1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coastculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/motoko-2026.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Motoko Fine Art Studio":MAILTO:info@motoko.ca
GEO:49.6362932;-124.0467162
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Motoko Fine Art Studio & Gallery 4590 Sinclair Bay Rd Garden Bay BC V0N 1S1 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4590 Sinclair Bay Rd:geo:-124.0467162,49.6362932
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260817T002711Z
CREATED:20260817T002711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T002711Z
UID:10120178-1787310000-1787324400@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: La Hacienda - 3 Artists
DESCRIPTION:3 local female artists: Corine Salvail\, Mixed media Wood Art Furniture; Teresa Selbee Baker\, Oil paints; Eileen Flett\, Watercolour and ink.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/art-exhibition-la-hacienda-3-artists/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:La Hacienda\, 2778 Vancouver Blvd\, Savary Island\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
GEO:49.9403809;-124.7855352
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=La Hacienda 2778 Vancouver Blvd Savary Island Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2778 Vancouver Blvd:geo:-124.7855352,49.9403809
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260808T233214Z
CREATED:20260808T233214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T233214Z
UID:10119881-1787310000-1787313600@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:GPAG: Poetry & Memoir Reading – Catherine McNeil & Daniela Elza
DESCRIPTION: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 BC Authors contest.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-poetry-memoir-reading-catherine-mcneil-daniela-elza/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
GEO:49.4021949;-123.5048689
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gibsons Public Art Gallery 431 Marine Dr Gibsons BC V0N 1V0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=431 Marine Dr:geo:-123.5048689,49.4021949
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T133000
DTSTAMP:20260609T184230Z
CREATED:20260609T184230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T184230Z
UID:10116322-1787306400-1787319000@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:GPAG: Photography Composition Workshop for Every Sort
DESCRIPTION:A Hands-On Workshop – No experience necessary. Bring a lunch or buy one.\nWith Michael Healey \nWhen registering for this workshop send in a photo you’d like to discuss from the POV of composition. In class\, tell us about the image and what attracted you to take the photograph. \nBefore the workshop look through the “Elements of Composition” online. Search “StudioBinder the Elements of Composition”\, download the free guide to photographic composition. Or\, learn as you go at the workshop. \nAt the workshop\, we’ll go though composition guidelines using photos by famous photographers too illustrate guidelines\, analyse\, and critique the photos.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-photography-composition-workshop-for-every-sort/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Workshop/Classes/Retreat
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ORGANIZER;CN="SCWES":MAILTO:sunshinecoast@gmail.com
GEO:49.4021949;-123.5048689
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gibsons Public Art Gallery 431 Marine Dr Gibsons BC V0N 1V0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=431 Marine Dr:geo:-123.5048689,49.4021949
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260719T182802Z
CREATED:20260710T025344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T182802Z
UID:10118106-1787274000-1787360399@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Opportunity: 2026 Fall Cohort Applications
DESCRIPTION:Deadline Aug 21st. \n\nStarting a business is exciting. It’s also full of questions.\n\n\nIs my idea ready?\nWhere do I start?\nWhat should I charge?\nHow do I find my first customers?\n\n\nIf you’ve asked yourself any of these questions\, you’re not alone.\n\n\nCoast Catalyst is a 9-week business accelerator designed for new entrepreneurs on the Sunshine Coast who are ready to build a strong foundation for their business. Through practical learning\, mentorship and peer support\, participants work through the key building blocks of starting a business with guidance from experienced facilitators.\n\n\nWhether you’re getting ready to launch or have recently started\, Coast Catalyst is designed to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence. Apply here: https://forms.gle/oQWvzsau3eRJzHss6
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-2026-fall-cohort-applications/2026-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T210000
DTSTAMP:20260907T174556Z
CREATED:20260118T232851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T174556Z
UID:10110432-1787250600-1787259600@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Pender Harbour Community Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays to mid-December. 19+ Doors 5pm\, Games begin 6:30pm. Door prizes\, Snacks & Drinks. Bring friends.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pender-harbour-community-bingo-3/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:Pender Harbour Community Hall\, 12975 Madeira Park Rd\, Madeira Park\, V0N2H0
CATEGORIES:Community
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GEO:49.621506;-124.0247683
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pender Harbour Community Hall 12975 Madeira Park Rd Madeira Park V0N2H0;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12975 Madeira Park Rd:geo:-124.0247683,49.621506
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