Jazz Week: Tapworks – Wanda Nowicki Quartet

Wanda does some jazz, some blues, some cabaret, but always provides a uniquely entertaining and engaging set-list. She has always felt she, the band and the audience are in it together! Get there early if you want a seat as Wanda’s shows aways sell out!
Featuring
Wanda Nowicki – Vocals
Michael Toth – Guitar
Boyd Norman – Bass
Regan Haydu – Drums

Jazz Week: Gibsons Public Art Gallery – Karen Graves Trio

Karen Graves Trio – Sunshine Coast resident, Karen Graves, is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and recording artist. Her playing is passionate and inspiring. The trio, comprising of Karen Graves, saxophones, flute & vocals, Budge Schachte, guitar and James Meger on acoustic bass. The trio will play great jazz standards, original compositions, songs from the Latin tradition and other repertoire from favourite composers and artists in the Latin, jazz, blues, world music and groove genres. Their music is heartfelt, synergistic and fun!

Coopers Green: Halfmoon Bay Fair

For 58 years, the Halfmoon Bay Fair has been bringing the community together—and this year, we’re turning up the energy.

Live music & performances all day
Kids Fun Zone
Food trucks + local eats
Beverages (yes, the grown-up kind too)
Local makers & marketplace
Other Entertainment & surprises throughout the day

A full-on summer hangout—music, food, friends, and the unbeatable oceanside Halfmoon Bay vibe.

Hosted by the Halfmoon Bay Community Association
Supporting local talent, local businesses, and good old-fashioned community spirit

Jazz Week: RC Legion – Graham Ord’s Inside / Outside Quartet

In the words of Graham Ord: “In the jazz idiom terms like inside and outside refer to the adherence to the chordal harmony (inside) or not (outside). Since this group has no chordal instrument the chord changes are implied by the collective harmonies created between the bass, sax and trumpet. Graham Ord, Heather Anderson, Mike Agranovich and Bernie Arai are all comfortable playing spontaneously so expect the unexpected.” Perhaps surprise appearance by Anna Lumiere.
• Tickets at the Door and Online at the RC Legion website
• $15 members / $20 non-members

Jazz Week: Sunnycrest Mall – Martini Madness

Kicking off the Saturday afternoon of Jazz Week to get us in the mood is this fun trio of Sunshine Coast musicians who love playing great ‘classic’ songs, from all eras. “From Frank to Hank” means you’ll hear everything from Bossa Nova to Blues, and Crooners to Country.
Kevin Crofton on guitar and vocals is a witty, entertaining guy with a big voice, developed from years as an actor and musician. Graham Walker, local children’s music recording artist, brings his songwriter’s sense to the drum kit, playing softer grooves that fill out the bands very tight rhythmic style. Andy Amanovich is a jazz guitarist switching to bass for this trio.

Jazz Week: Banditry Cidery – Graham & the Jazzy Barn Cats + the Cider Bandits

A Free “Jazzy Kids Concert” is being hosted at Banditry Cider for the even younger set at their beautiful location for a Sunday afternoon of live music.
Graham Walker will be jazzing up his Children’s show, including Croaky the Crow – and his friends the Jazzy Barn Cats: Boyd Norman on bass, and Graham Ord, flute and winds.
Added at 3:30 for the little older ‘kids’ are the ‘Cider Bandits’ with Graham, Boyd, the other Graham and Kevin Crofton.
Bring the whole family (dog friendly too), grab some refreshments, yummy treats and enjoy the outdoor vibes at this very special Cidery in the neighbourhood.

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.

 

Gibsons Public Market: Saturday Live Music- June Line Up

Please join us for 3 Saturday June afternoons with great local music talent.
Music will run alongside Emelle’s Market Bistro happy hour.
Here is our delightful lineup for June Live Music at Gibsons Public Market:

June 6th — Charlotte Wrinch (Atrium)
June 13th — Dr. Fun One Man Traveling Medicine Show (Atrium)
June 20th — Los Dos (Atrium)
June 27th — No music (closed for private event)

So join us after a seaside walk to gather with friends, enjoy a refreshing drink, and let the live music be the perfect kickoff to your weekend🎶💫🌟

WEBSITE: www.gibsonspublicmarket.com
TIME: 2:30 – 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Gibsons Public Market (Atrium, level 2)

Gibsons Public Market: Saturday Live Music- Charlotte Wrinch

Charlotte Wrinch is a singer/songwriter living on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia. She plays acoustic guitar and a variety of recorders and penny whistles. Her original music is a blend of genres, and could be defined as Pop Singer/Songwriter or Contemporary Folk. Charlotte is influenced by the desire to compose music and poetry, and by the impulse to look and sound like herself. She plays regularly at favorite live music venues on the coast.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to connect with the community and enjoy a night of locally inspired live music.

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

DATE: Saturday, June 6
TIME: 2:30 – 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Gibsons Public Market (Atrium, level 2)
WEBSITE: www.gibsonspublicmarket.com

Gibsons Public Market: Saturday Live Music- The Dr. Fun One Man Traveling Medicine Show

The Dr. Fun One Man Traveling Medicine Show brings old time music but always good time music with something for everyone! Acoustic blues, western swing, folk, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and more!

Don’t miss this special opportunity to connect with the community and enjoy a night of locally inspired live music.

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

DATE: Saturday, June 13
TIME: 2:30 – 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Gibsons Public Market (Atrium, level 2)
WEBSITE: www.gibsonspublicmarket.com

Gibsons Public Market: Saturday Live Music- Los Dos

Los Dos is the Sunshine Coast’s foremost acoustic duo with a large repertoire of your favourite tunes. Featuring Poppa Greg on Guitar and Vocals and Mike West on Bass and Vocals. Los Dos has a distinctive selection of classic rock, blues, country and is charged with high energy and fun; covering your favorite artists like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, Johnny Winter, Neil Young, John Hiatt, Black Crows, Beach Boys, ZZ Top, The Who and many more. Acoustic, therapeutic and all around fun.

Don’t miss this special opportunity to connect with the community and enjoy a night of locally inspired live music.

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

DATE: Saturday, June 20
TIME: 2:30 – 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Gibsons Public Market (Atrium, level 2)
WEBSITE: www.gibsonspublicmarket.com

Egmont Heritage Centre: Rare Earth – Live Outdoor Music – Free Show !

Pender Blues Jam presents:

An Eclectic Live Performance of Jazz, Metal, and Blues. We call it “Jumble” !
Watch LIVE OUTDOOR MUSIC performed in a Natural Setting near the
entrance to Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park.

Relive the Golden Age of Rock & Roll with tunes from the 60’s and 70’s.
Experience I.B.S. – Intense Bass Solos – on a Dingwall Combustion.

Visit the Egmont Heritage Centre Museum in Egmont British Columbia
on Saturday June 6th 1 – 4 PM for this FREE SHOW !

Don’t miss this Spectacular Opportunity !

“Jay & the Civvie-Cats” perform LIVE at the Egmont Heritage Centre

An Eclectic Live Performance of Jazz, Metal, and Blues. We call it “Jumble” !
Watch LIVE OUTDOOR MUSIC performed in a Natural Setting near the
entrance to Skookumchuck Narrows Provincial Park.

Relive the Golden Age of Rock & Roll with tunes from the 60’s and 70’s.
Experience I.B.S. – Intense Bass Solos – on a Dingwall Combustion.

Visit the Egmont Heritage Centre Museum in Egmont British Columbia
on Saturday June 13th 1 – 4 PM for this FREE SHOW !

Don’t miss this Spectacular Opportunity !

Persephone Beer Farm: Fibre Farm Launch!

Please join the Sunshine Coast Arts Council to celebrate the launch of the Sunshine Coast’s newest fibre arts and culture hub: Fibre Farm an Indigenous-led, disability justice centered, growing and gathering space! Art and fibre demos, storytelling, music, and a chance to participate in invasive species removal as you check-out the new accessible pathways, garden bed, fire pit, art studio, and deck.

It has taken a village to get this project off the ground, with funding from the Island Coastal Economic Trust, the BC Arts Council, alongside work from the incredible team at the SCAC and Persephone, and the generosity of local businesses like Salish Soils and Gibsons Building Supply, and the supportive community buzzing around this project- we couldn’t have done it without you! Please come out and celebrate the work that has been done, and the work that has just begun!

Raven’s Cry Theatre: Sunshine Coast Community Orchestra Annual Spring Concert

The Coast’s community orchestra – a membership including your family/friends/neighbors/colleagues – is presenting for your enjoyment the Dvorak 8th symphony in its entirety for the first time. They have also prepared some of the most iconic themes in movie history. Come to the Raven’s Cry Theatre on Sunday May 31st. Doors open at 2 pm for the 2:30 concert. Tickets are available at both the Sechelt and Gibsons Pet Valu outlets (Trail Bay Centre and Sunnycrest Mall). Adults $30, Children and Students to Grade 12 receive free tickets. Advance tickets may be arranged by e-transfers to terifest@telus.net until May 30th.

Gibsons Public Market: Saturday Live Music- May Line Up

Join us at the Gibsons Public Market on Saturdays for free live music by local performers.

Spring is in full swing — so time for some more live musicians to swing on by! Please join us for 2 relaxing Saturday afternoons in May with great local music talent alongside Emelle’s Market Bistro happy hour. Here is our marvelous lineup for May Live Music at Gibsons Public Market:

May 2 — No music (private event)
May 9 — No music (private event)
May 16 — Stephan La Casse (Atrium)
May 23 — No music (private event)
May 30 — Dave Roughley (Atrium)

Join us after a seaside walk to gather with friends, enjoy a refreshing drink, and let the live music set the tone for your weekend!

For more info visit www.gibsonspublicmarket.com

Lions Park: Harbour Market

Sundays, 9-2pm. Inside & outside vendors. Live music.

• local makers + handmade goods
• fresh food + baked treats
• live music + a little wander
• a big playground for the kids

Voices of Resistance and Resolution – A Cappella Strait and Choralations – 2 performances

Friday May 22 @ 7pm at St. Hilda’s Anglican Church in Sechelt; Saturday May 23 @ 7 pm at St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church in Gibsons.

Bringing together A Cappella Strait and Choralations Children’s Choir in a program tracing the long tradition of people using music to reflect the conflicts of their times.
From the Renaissance era until today, choral music has been used to both protect and challenge the status quo, to push for social change, and to provide hope and inspiration for the future.
In this program the common thread is the struggle: as inspiration for the music, or as a protest of a perceived injustice.
With styles ranging from motets and madrigals, spirituals and protest songs, to choral compositions, this program should have something for everyone.

Tickets: (with cash) at Sechelt Visitors Centre in Sechelt and One Flower One Leaf Gallery in Gibsons or reserve seats and pay by e-transfer by emailing ACStrait21@gmail.com
(Tickets will also be available at the door). Tickets $20.
Children under 12 free. Please email ACStrait21@gmail.com with any questions.