Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Coast Salish storytelling. An evening with master storyteller, oral historian, traditional healer and spiritual leader. He is a member of the Tulalip Tribes.
by donation
Tag: live music
St. Bart’s Sanctuary: Oliver Swain + Deanna Knight / SoulShine Series Rescheduled
This is a re-scheduled SoulShine Garden Concert performance for Oliver Swain.
Tickets $25 minimum in advance and $30 at the door.
Purchase @ a sliding scale to benefit the artist
Vancouver Island based folk-noir/troubadour. https://oliverswain.com/home
Award winning roots artist Oliver Swain has been a celebrated musician for years, held in high regard in acoustic and folk music styles for both his astonishing instrumental and vocal abilities, though he seldom gives the genre a fully traditional treatment. Oliver got his start performing and writing with many of the US and Canada’s most loved roots bands including The Bills, The Duhks, Outlaw Social (Pharis Romero), Ruth Moody and The Red Stick Ramblers.
Deanna Knight Sharing her genre-fluid songbook with heart, soul and purpose
Sechelt Legion: Half Dead, Trenchraid, Blacksmith & Brewer, Redrooffs
Loud fast punk from Edmonton plus local D+ Beat Rockers plus R.C’s Finest plus HMB Alt-Rock youth Crew. 19+
SC Arts Centre: Sechelt Arts Festival: Durational Taiko: Celebrating the Equinox
Taiko a thousands’ of years ceremonial tradition that bring entire communities together—lasting for hours to days—as a form of collective healing and resilience. Taiko players from the Vancouver and Sunshine Coast taiko community will gather for a ceremonial offering in honour of our chosen and biological ancestors.
Public Invitation: Witnesses are invited to observe and meditate through deep listening and stillness. One handmade practice drum will be available for those who feel called to play. At times, traditional pieces will be played. If you choose to join in, we encourage you to support the pulse by playing the backbeat or grounding rhythms. This is a collective space for healing and connection—please tune in and play in a way that complements the energy of the group.
Sechelt Arts Festival: Festival Procession: Equinox Raven
In collaboration with Rogue Arts Society, the Sechelt Arts Festival invites you to a celebration of Sinku, the deep waters of the Salish Sea, its ocean inhabitants, its underwater currents, its stories of travel and exchange, and its vitalness to our communities. Sechelt, as the land between two waters, has been shaped by the Salish Sea.
To honour of this magical moment, we will gather at 5:30pm on Ocean Ave for a procession along the waterfront guided by musicians, drummers, dancers and puppets – all celebrating the creatures of the sea. Weaving shíshálh drumming, song and storytelling, with the power of taiko and the beauty of the shakuhachi flute, the procession unfolds stories of the sea on the Fall Equinox.
Heritage Playhouse: Off the Page – Juliet: A Revenge Comedy
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.
RC Legion: Pirates & ninjas & wizards! OhMy!
Superstar DJ Shinobi from Victoria, Florian, local legend, and myself, gumption – my bday bash. We’ve got breaks and jungle and house, roots and culture all night long.
Gibsons Gazebo: Music in the Landing concert: Celso Machado
Come and enjoy world-renowned Brazilian-Canadian musician Celso Machado in our last (free) concert of the 2025 ‘Music in the Landing’ series. This is a re-scheduled event after a rain-out two weeks ago. See you there!
Gibsons Gazebo: Music in the Landing Concert: Matt Lovegrove & Andy Bate
This (free) Friday evening concert at the beautiful gazebo on Gibsons wharf features Matt Lovegrove & Andy Bate reprising their forest concerto, which has been delighting audiences for a couple of years. This concert is sponsored by the Town of Gibsons as part of the ‘Music in the Landing’ summer concert series.
Sunday Cider: Tintype photography pop-up
Join us at Sunday Cider for timeless tintype portraits and country tunes!
Folklore Photography is rolling in from 11am to 7pm with their legendary tintype photo booth – serving up one-of-a-kind, heirloom portraits with old-school flair.
Book your session in advance at folklorestudio.co/tintype – these portraits are pure magic.
PLUS Ben Arsenault will be live on the grass from 6pm-8pm. No Cover.
Eric Cardinal Hall: Classical Guitarist Josh J Searles
With the success of the sold out Spring Classical Guitar concert at Eric Cardinal Hall, this will be the first of an exciting Fall Concert Series by Rushlight Events. Josh J Searles program will be focusing on music from South America. Josh has built his lively and dramatic program around his desire to perform all 5 Preludes written by Hector Villa Lobos for the first time all together. These incredible works were commissioned by the famous Spanish Guitarist himself: Andres Segovia in the mid 20th Century. Josh will also be playing music by Jorge Cardoso, Paulinho Nogueira and more.
Tickets are $25 available at:
MELOmania
1051 Roberts Creek Rd,
Roberts Creek, BC
Hand Reef and Sew
657 School Rd
Gibsons, BC
One Leaf Gallery
436 Marine Drive
Gibsons
Pender Harbour Music Society Presents J.P. Cormier
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
Ryan McMahon at the Festival of the Written Arts
Engaging and honest, Ryan McMahon’s music is written from the heart and sung from the soul, following the lead of his peers Jason Isbell, Nathaniel Rateliff and Warren Zevon. With six releases under his name and two with his side project, the acclaimed trio Lion Bear Fox, McMahon has established himself as one of western Canada’s most prolific singer-songwriters, leading to multiple Vancouver Island Music Awards and supporting slots for Burton Cummings, Tom Cochrane, Mother Mother, Lee Harvey Osmond and others. On his latest album, Live Now, Ryan’s storytelling remains deeply personal, drawing on real-life stories. While firmly rooted in folk and roots, the album also explores hints of rock and Americana, creating a dynamic range to his music that makes each song an individual journey.
SC Golf & Country Club: Pub Night Music – Wine & Dine Valentine’s Day
An evening of exquisite fine dining, wine pairings and specialty Valentines cocktails. Musical ambience provided by the ‘Duke of Earles’. Reservations 604.885.9212.
Batch 44: Th Hook
Always a good time, join us for Easter Saturday fun!
High Beam Dreams: Strings & Spice – Where East Meets West
We invite you to a cultural evening with Mohamed Assani Trio & Jodi Proznick. Enjoy savoury bites, soulful strings – a cultural celebration of South Asian and Canadian music.
The Mohamed Assani Trio pushes the boundaries of music-making while deeply honoring the rich traditions of South Asia. Led by Mohamed Assani, a two-time Western Canadian Music Award nominee for Instrumental Music, the trio delivers a genre-defying sound that blends diverse musical landscapes with authenticity and emotional depth. Jodi Proznick is three time Juno-nominated bassist, composer, producer and educator Jodi Proznick has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s finest jazz artists. She has won numerous National Jazz Awards, including Bassist of the Year in ’08 and ’09.
PH School of Music: Mid-Winter Chamber Weekend
Feb 14 & 15. 2 different programmes – $30 each or $50 for 2 concerts with Kai Gleusteen and Catherine Ordronneau.
From Barcelona with Love – Partners in music and in life, Kai and Catherine present two different concerts. They are known for weaving a spellbinding musical journey with passion and finesse. These gifted musicians receive lengthy ovations each time they perform in Pender Harbour, and we know they will be warmly welcomed on their much-anticipated return for Valentine’s weekend.
PR – Harmony Vespers, Vox Madrigal Live Concert
An afternoon of beautiful live music from local voices, with a guest guitarist too. A relaxed, heart-warming evening to share with friends and neighbours.