Café de la Guitara II

Join us for a relaxing evening of guitar and coffee. Local musician Bradley Wells will be playing a selection of pieces, mostly in a nuevo flamenco style and some reimagined classics!
Tickets are $20 at the door or $25 on eventbrite
10 early bird ticket sets are available – 2 for $40

RC Legion: The Acid Lounge feat Tonic and Sam Pulpo & Dj Hooker

to 1pm. Tonic: live band of elite musicians (Max Zipursky – Keyboards, James Meger – Basses, Mike Ardagh – Drums/FX) riding Fender Rhodes and new sonic delights through deep, hypnotic pockets, they will make the room move, before it knows why!

Funk and Hip-Hop breaks, hypnotic baselines, and a mesmerizing Mingus mantra pops up while EDM pulses push the anticipated energy onto the dance floor. Expect the unexpected!

DJs Pulpo and Hooker venture into global dance territories, keeping the floor guessing never predictable, but always moving.

This isn’t a genre night. It’s a freestyle voyage for seasoned heads who remember when Hammond and Fender organs ruled the underground will love it, and new ears who will love this energetic combo!

The Acid Lounge: DJs and musicianship meet movement. Come loose. Leave changed.

Gumboot Cafe: Tribute to Tony Wilson

An evening celebrating and paying tribute to one of the West Coast’s most beloved guitarists and composers.

w/
Graham Ord
Karen Graves
Giorgio Magnanensi
Lisa Cay Miller
Stefan Smulovitz
Mike Ardagh
Malcolm Jack
James Meger
Cole Schmidt
Ron Samworth
Barry Taylor

The Gumboot Cafe, Roberts Creek. 7:30pm doors, 8pm show. Entrance by donation.

Brickers Sunday Live Music Schedule

Sundays 2 – 5pm

Aug 9 – Charlie Veaudry

Aug 16 – Gar N Ola

Aug 23 – Jane Allen & Randy Shepherd

Aug 30 – Tim Rannard

Sundays 3 – 5pm

Sept 6 – Gar N Ola

Sept 20 – Jane Allen & Randy Shepherd

Sept 27 – Joe Stanton + BRAT mountain bike race

Gibsons Public Market: Saturday Live Music- Graham Williams

Graham Williams is a musician who has a deep passion for playing music and singing. With a wide range of musical influences, Graham covers folk, country, and classic rock hits from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s, as well as contemporary hits. His performances are a journey through time, playing songs you know and some songs you’ve forgotten you know from artists like The Tragically Hip, Tom Petty, Chris Stapleton, Gordon Lightfoot, Neil Young and many more. Graham’s unique sound and heartfelt performances are sure to captivate audiences of all ages.

Sponsored by Emelle’s Market Bistro and featuring their happy hour menu.

www.gibsonspublicmarket.com

Gibsons Public Market: Saturday Live Music- Douglas Campbell

Meet Douglas Campbell, a third-generation Sunshine Coast local and accomplished composer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist. Proficient on piano, bass guitar, and drums, Douglas brings depth, versatility, and heartfelt musicianship to every performance. His music blends skill and soul, creating an engaging experience that’s both intimate and uplifting.

Sponsored by Emelle’s Market Bistro and featuring their happy hour menu.

www.gibsonspublicmarket.com

Hackett Park Artisan Fair

Aug 15-16. An annual gathering of local and regional vendors. The Fair has been an annual tradition on the Coast for 38 years, and attracts close to 5000 visitors seeking to discover the creations of artisans who are jury selected based on craftsmanship, originality, and the unique items they have to offer for sale. In keeping with our ongoing tradition, the fair will coincide with the popular Festival of the Written Arts.

This year’s Fair will take place in the lower field of Hackett Park. We will have a large variety of artisans, artists, and food vendors, as well as live music.

The Fair can be accessed via Medusa Street and at the corner of Trail Ave. and Dolphin St. in Sechelt. Admission is by donation for adults, students and seniors, and free for children under twelve.

Coopers Green Park: Halfmoon Bay Lazy Daze

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

101 Brewhouse: Sofa Kings

Get ready for a high-energy night of live music as Sofa Kings take over The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery patio.

This crowd-favorite band brings a dynamic mix of rock, rhythm, and feel-good hits that’ll have you singing along and on your feet all night. Whether you’re coming to dance, kick back with friends, or just enjoy great live music paired with craft drinks, this is the place to be.

Tickets
$10 Presale
$15 at the door

PHMS Presents Marin Patenaude with Steve Brockley

Carefree Highway Riders is a harmony-driven duo featuring well-known Canadian songwriters Marin Patenaude and Steve Brockley. While both artists have carved out respected solo careers with their original material, this collaboration is a heartfelt detour dedicated to the timeless songs of Gordon Lightfoot. Along the way, they will take some unexpected back roads into more contemporary territory with their own compositions.

Backeddy Pub: Joe Stanton

This seasoned singer-songwriter blends folk, bluegrass, country, and blues with intricate fingerstyle guitar and heartfelt lyrics. Relax, listen, and let the music set the mood.

 

Backeddy Pub: Sean Peters

Sean brings his signature blend of acoustic folk, blues, and soul to the stage. Pair the tunes with great food, cold drinks, and even better company — the perfect way to wrap up the weekend.

PR – Powell River Fall Fair

Sept 12 & 13, 12-5pm each day, the Exhibition grounds will be full of local food, farm and artisan vendors as well as local non-profits who help support agriculture and our community as a whole. There will be something for everyone – giant vegetables, delicious baking, train rides, live music, zucchini races, an animal barn, kids’ zone, youth tent, and so much more!

$5/person at the gates (kids 12 and under are free)

*FREE BIKE VALET (NEW THIS YEAR!)
Ride your bike to the Fall Fair McLeod Rd entrance where you can access free, secure parking compliments of QRCA! Regular and ebikes welcome.

*FUN CONTESTS
Find out about how to enter things that you have made, baked, grown or created. There are entry categories for kids and adults with ribbons and local bragging rights. Entry forms will be in the Fall Fair Guide in the August edition of qathet Living, and will also be posted online when available.
NEW THIS YEAR: Use our online entry form to submit your entries, pay the fee when you drop off your exhibit(s): https://forms.gle/KJs7QSGQRvojZsdk8

*LIVE MUSIC
Come enjoy live performances by KP Duty, Wen Warn & The Texada Boyz, Beach Crashers, and Denis and the Menaces!

*SHUTTLE & PARKING
Consider taking the shuttle from the mall as parking is always limited during this event. Accessible parking is available from Myrtle Ave.