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SUMMARY:Opportunity: PR - PRISMA on the Beach accepting vendor applications
DESCRIPTION:Deadline May 15. Closing out our festival on June 27 at Willingdon Beach! Enjoy an evening of music with the PRISMA Festival Orchestra and special guests. This FREE event is perfect for the whole family!\n\n\nVendors\, apply now! Limited spots available for food and craft vendors-sign up.\nEmail us at events@prismafestival.com for details.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/opportunity-pr-prisma-on-the-beach-accepting-vendor-applications/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:BC
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/2026-05-15/
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/2026-05-15/
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/2026-05-15/
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/2026-05-15/
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/2026-05-15/
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/2026-05-15/
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/2026-05-15/
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-2/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Sunnycrest Mall\, 900 Gibsons Way\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Opportunity: Canada Summer Job Posting:  ECO-ARTS Outreach Coordinator
DESCRIPTION:Deadline May 22nd. The Eco-Arts Outreach Project Coordinator will work as part of a small\, collaborative team to support public participation in our summer activities on the Sunshine Coast. They will participate in promotions and public outreach\, help coordinate\, schedule and manage events\, and assist during group meet-ups and workshops. Ideally\, we are looking for an emerging artist\, based on the Lower Sunshine Coast\, with an interest in working directly with the public. \n. The Eco-Arts Outreach Coordinator will: \n● Assist in the production and promotion of eco-arts workshops\, events and performances\n● Distribution of promotional materials to local organizations\, businesses and community groups\n● Content creation and distribution of promotional materials via social media channels;\n● Communications\, project management and relationship building\n● Data collection and reporting; \nStudents with skills or interests in eco-arts\, textiles\, gardening and visual or performing arts will also have opportunities to contribute their artistry to The Only Animal’s eco-arts projects on the Sunshine Coast. In the summer\, this will involve natural dyeing and eco-printing with local plants\, and processing local plant materials. \nQualifications:\n● Candidates for this position have an interest in climate and environmental issues as well as experience or interest in public programming and education\n● Combines broad and infectious curiosity with the patience to ‘deep-dive’ into topics\n● Able to take initiative in developing\, proposing and adapting ideas\n● Enthusiasm for event creation and interaction with the public\n● Excellent time-management skills\n● Good written and spoken communication skills in English. Additional languages are an asset;\n● Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task\n● Proficiency in Microsoft Word\, Excel\, and Google suite\n● Ability to work in a team environment\n● Interest/experience in textile arts\, design\, process-led performance creation\, community-engaged creation is an asset\n● Interest/experience in digital content creation is an asset \nRequirements for Canada Summer Jobs Program \n● Must be Canadian residents\, permanent residents or have refugee status;\n● Must have Social Insurance Number\n● Be between 16 and 30 years of age\n● A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is an asset. \nEmployment Start Date: June 16\, 2025\nEnd Date: August 31\, 2026 \nRemuneration: 30 hrs/week based on an hourly wage of $20/hr for a total of 360 hours. Flexible working hours are available. As candidates will primarily be working from home\, they must have their own computer and internet connection. \nTo Apply: Send your resume and a cover letter to info@theonlyanimal.com
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/canada-summer-job-posting-eco-arts-outreach-coordinator/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Only Animal":MAILTO:info@theonlyanimal.com
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SUMMARY:25th & Final Attack of Danger Bay !!
DESCRIPTION:May 14 – 20th. End of an Era. Don’t miss this year. Watch for schedule here \nDanger Bay + Jakes Rash! 2 Race Tracks 2 Freerides.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/25th-final-attack-of-danger-bay/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Pender Harbour
CATEGORIES:Community,Sports/Exercise/Yoga
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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/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Gumboot Cafe\, 1053 Roberts Creek Rd\, Roberts Creek\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:Spring Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:May 15 & 16\, 9am-5pm. 20 vendors inside and out.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/spring-craft-fair/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Clarkston Heights Grange Hall\, 2220 Reservoir Rd\, Sechelt\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artisan/Craft Fair,Market
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SUMMARY:PR - qathet Arts Centre: Painting Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:The plein air painting group has returned indoors for the winter. \nBring an item to contribute to the still life. $5 drop in fee. All artistic levels welcome! \nEmail organizer Janet – viridianearth@gmail.com if you have any questions or wish to join the painting group email list.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-qathet-arts-centre-painting-drop-in/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:qathet Art Centre\, 215 - 6975 Alberni St\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 2B8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Gibsons Public Market: Tidepools Art Show & Auction
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMay 14 – June 7: Online Auction is live – bid on your favourite pieces!\nJune 7: This will be 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-2/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Market\, 473 Gower Pt Rd\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community
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SUMMARY:GPAG: ROSE STARDUST | Art\, Wit\, and Other Coping Mechanisms
DESCRIPTION:When the world starts to feel absurd\, we have art to hold us. This exhibition by Rose Stardust in Joe’s Lounge moves through a familiar rhythm\, from a symbolic morning of hope\, to a night marked by doubt\, and everything in between. It follows the ways we cope\, make sense of things\, and keep going\, even when nothing quite adds up. Creativity runs through the work as both a lifeline and inquiry. Engaging with art – getting our hands dirty\, our minds solving problems – is not just a way to get through. It’s a way of working with what’s unresolved\, and looking a little closer\, with intention. It’s therapy and escape\, all at once. Stardust’s paintings carry a dream-like\, contemporary relic quality. Strong shapes sit alongside distressed\, shifting atmospheres\, built layer upon layer\, holding both clarity and erosion at once. \nJoin us at the Opening Reception on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-rose-stardust-art-wit-and-other-coping-mechanisms/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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SUMMARY:GPAG: MAUREEN SUGRUE | Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Maureen Sugrue’s exhibition in the Eve Smart Gallery Pathways represents ideas that came from conversations about aging\, paths taken or not taken\, and the journey to “now” in our lives. These conversations led to seeing or imagining paths; not necessarily literal versions\, but instead interpretative impressions of the mental pathways that intertwine throughout our lives. Each work begins with white cloth developed in stages through dyeing\, stitching\, painting\, and printmaking techniques\, with constant experimentation during the process; resulting in vibrant cloth banners that represent a diverse array of mediums and techniques. Sugrue’s creative process involves the full development of an idea to a resolution\, a deeply satisfying process that is also inspired by both the nature and culture surrounding her. \nJoin us at the Opening Reception on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-maureen-sugrue-pathways/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T160000
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SUMMARY:GPAG: YUAN WEN | Unbounding
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the intersections of material agency\, natural cycles\, and spatial fluidity\, Yuan Wen’s exhibition Unbounding in the Main Gallery features organic forms reflecting the artist’s scientific interests and addressing environmental concerns. It challenges the boundaries between solidity and transience and examines the interactions and degradation of natural and synthetic materials within this evolving context. Wen combines printmaking methods with painting\, utilizing lithography and hand-drawn elements to create networks of organic forms\, suspended fragments\, and flowing gestures; emphasizing the patterns that emerge in nature\, from cellular formations to vast environmental landscapes. Inspired by 17th-century scientific illustrations\, these pieces investigate the intersection of observation\, documentation\, and the evolving human relationship with the natural world. Ultimately\, Unbounding encourages viewers to rethink their connection with materiality and the environment\, prompting reflection on the unseen forces that influence personal and collective experiences. \nJoin us for the Opening Reception on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-yuan-wen-unbounding/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T002240Z
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SUMMARY:GPAG: BOB EVERMON | We Are the Eyes of the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Bob Evermon’s exhibition in the Main Gallery\, We Are the Eyes of the Stars\, speaks to what can be sensed beneath the layers of visual art; as well as to the little moments in life that catch one’s attention. Evermon’s work is anchored in natural forms\, line\, colour\, structure\, and beauty. He explores the depth and poetry of visual language\, translating stories that we draw from nature into his works. We Are the Eyes of the Stars also explores the consciousness of the universe and our role as its timekeepers\, as well as our attempts to make logical sense of our lives and our attempts to map or record them for posterity. \nJoin us for the Opening Reception on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2pm – 4pm. All are welcome!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/gpag-bob-evermon-we-are-the-eyes-of-the-stars/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Gibsons Public Art Gallery\, 431 Marine Dr\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T140459
CREATED:20260425T005719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T005719Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: The Kube: Bronwyn Kent & Heidi Siller
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition brings together two distinct approaches to interpreting the natural world—Heidi’s detailed bird studies and Bronwyn’s abstract watercolours—through a shared exploration of process\, material\, and scale.\n\n\nExpanding on a previous miniature show\, these works revisit the same themes at a larger scale\, where gesture\, movement\, and detail are given more space to evolve.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/art-exhibition-the-kube-bronwyn-kent-heidi-siller/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:the Kube\, 875 Gibsons Way #104\, Gibsons\, V0N 1V8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T140459
CREATED:20260425T222809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T222809Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: SCAC - Claudia Medina
DESCRIPTION:To June 13. Naguala is an immersive video and sound installation that explores the rich Mexican tradition of nagualismo—a spiritual and cultural worldview rooted in communication\, transformation\, and interconnection. The installation reimagines the boundaries between the human and non-human\, inviting viewers into the realm of the Naguala\, where animals\, plants\, earth\, cosmos\, and ancestral spirits intertwine.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/art-exhibition-scac-claudia-medina/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Sunshine Coast Arts Centre\, 5714 Medusa St\, Sechelt\, V0N 3A0
CATEGORIES:Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Coast Arts Council":MAILTO:info@sunshinecoastartscouncil.com
GEO:49.4754211;-123.7584638
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sunshine Coast Arts Centre 5714 Medusa St Sechelt V0N 3A0;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5714 Medusa St:geo:-123.7584638,49.4754211
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T140459
CREATED:20260425T222921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T005759Z
UID:10113364-1778846400-1778860800@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Art Exhibition: SCAC - Jackie Dives
DESCRIPTION:to June 13. Of Course This Hurts is a photography project that intimately documents the toxic drug supply crisis through the lives of people who are being impacted by this public health emergency. The images explore love\, grief\, bodily autonomy\, trauma\, and healing\, as experienced by drug policy activists\, frontline workers\, people who use drugs\, and their family members in British Columbia\, where overdose is the leading cause of death for people aged 10-59.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/art-exhibition-scac-jackie-dives-2/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Sunshine Coast Arts Centre\, 5714 Medusa St\, Sechelt\, V0N 3A0
CATEGORIES:Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sunshine Coast Arts Council":MAILTO:info@sunshinecoastartscouncil.com
GEO:49.4754211;-123.7584638
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sunshine Coast Arts Centre 5714 Medusa St Sechelt V0N 3A0;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5714 Medusa St:geo:-123.7584638,49.4754211
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T140459
CREATED:20260111T191942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T173153Z
UID:10105535-1778846400-1778864400@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Friends of the Sechelt Library Book Faire
DESCRIPTION:Fri. noon-5pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. noon-3pm. Huge selection of quality used books for sale. Fiction\, non-fiction\, kids’ books\, CDs\, DVDs. Donations of gently read books accepted on Friday and Saturday – one box per family per day. No donations Sunday\, please. Books in good condition only\, no textbooks\, library books\, encyclopedias\, magazines. All proceeds in support of the Sechelt Library.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/friends-of-the-sechelt-library-book-faire/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Sechelt Public Library\, 5797 Cowrie St\, Sechelt\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Literary
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GEO:49.4721382;-123.7631591
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sechelt Public Library 5797 Cowrie St Sechelt BC V0N 3A0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5797 Cowrie St:geo:-123.7631591,49.4721382
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T140459
CREATED:20260503T163916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T182709Z
UID:10114677-1778846400-1778875200@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Mad Park Art: May Workshop / Classes Schedule
DESCRIPTION:To May 31st. Check here for the complete list of Events\, Classes & Workshops.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/mad-park-art-may-workshop-classes-schedule/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Mad Park Art\, 4982 Gonzales Rd\, Madeira Park\, BC\, 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 4982 Gonzales Rd Madeira Park BC Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4982 Gonzales Rd:geo:-124.0272085,49.6208128
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T140459
CREATED:20250921T201913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T175303Z
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SUMMARY:PR - Powell River Library: Book Binding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Stuart Isto will lead a two day book binding workshop. Registration Required.\nTo register contact Mark at mmerlino@prpl.ca
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/pr-powell-river-library-book-binding-workshop/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Powell River Library\, 100-6975 Alberni St\, Powell River\, BC\, V8A 2B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T140459
CREATED:20250916T184209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T170121Z
UID:10114044-1778857200-1778868000@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Sechelt Legion: May Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Fri May 1 – 3-6pm – Joe Rotundo & Coastal Comets\nThur May 7 – 3-6pm – Duke of Earles\nFri May 8 – 3-6 – Rick Raymond\nSun May 10 – Mother’s Day Brunch\n\nThu May 14 – 3-6pm – Stephan Lacasse\nFri May 15 – 3-6pm – Mike & Martin\nSun May 17 – 3-6pm – Duke of Earles\nThur May 21 – 3-6pm – Blue Western\nFri May 22 – 3-6pm – Graham Williams\nSun May 24 – 3-6pm – Rick Raymond\nThur May 28 – 3-6pm – Soleil Duo\nFri May 29 – 3-6pm – Steve Hinton\nSat May 30 – Joey Ramore’s Birthday Bash Eve – featuring the Ramores with guest Suzy Kinnder\nSun May 31 – 3-6pm – Blue Western
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sechelt-legion-may-schedule/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion Branch 140\, 5546 Inlet Ave\, Sechelt\, BC\, BC\, V0N 3A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance/Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sechelt Legion":MAILTO:rclbr140@gmail.com
GEO:49.4752409;-123.7551858
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T140459
CREATED:20250609T234358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T020043Z
UID:10075847-1778868000-1778868000@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:101 Brewhouse: Tim "Bitz" Rannard
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy dinner\, some great drinks and unbeatable vibes. No cover!
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/101-brewhouse-tim-bitz-rannard/
LOCATION:The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery\, 1009 Hwy 101\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance/Music
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GEO:49.4064744;-123.5255722
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery 1009 Hwy 101 Gibsons BC V0N 1V7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1009 Hwy 101:geo:-123.5255722,49.4064744
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T140459
CREATED:20260412T181156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T145056Z
UID:10113930-1778868000-1778868000@coastculture.com
SUMMARY:Sunday Cider: Live on the Grass May Schedule
DESCRIPTION:Fridays – enjoy the musical vibe. Support your local Coaster artists (along with some fabulous travelling Canadian musical gems). Always FREE\, no cover. Pets on leash & kiddos welcome. Shows at 6 pm. Food & Treats with Seamonkey until 7pm. Vegan eats + Little Spoon ice cream. Rain or shine.\n\n\n\n\n\nMay 1 ➜ Dee Brown – Blues\, R&B and pop.\nMay 8 ➜ Aline Deanna – Beautiful\, melodic country folk.\nMay 15 ➜ Estelle Honeywell – Singer/Songwriter. Romantic-ocean-folk-fusion.\nMay 22 ➜ Celia Machado. Brazilian music. Incredible guitarist and percussionist.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sunday-cider-live-on-the-grass-may-schedule/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Sunday Cider\, 1632 SC Hwy\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance/Music
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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:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T140459
CREATED:20260412T181932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T192228Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Cider: Estelle Honeywell
DESCRIPTION:Singer songwriter / Romantic ocean folk -fusion.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/sunday-cider-estelle-honeywell/
LOCATION:Sunday Cider\, 1632 SC Hwy\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance/Music
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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:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T140459
CREATED:20260403T001236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T224919Z
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SUMMARY:Persephone: Keegan Andersen and band
DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Coast–based songwriter whose music lives somewhere between indie folk\, mellow rock\, and late-night honesty. His songs are rooted in storytelling—reflective\, melodic\, and grounded—drawing on influences like classic folk writers and modern indie artists alike. Joined by Ethan Foster\, bass and Matt Klassen\, drums.
URL:https://coastculture.com/event/persephone-keegan-andersen-and-band/
LOCATION:Persephone Brewing\, 1053 Stewart Rd\, Gibsons\, BC\, V0N 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Performance/Music
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