to Sept. Saturdays: 10:30am – 12:30pm & Sundays 12:30 – 2:30pm. An old-fashioned, country-style farmer´s market selling fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruit, farm-fresh eggs, home baking, honey, preserves, pickles, pies, candy, and wild-crafted specialties. Local artisans provide one-of-a-kind items. Produce is grown without pesticides or herbicides, and the market supports sustainable farming and the humane treatment of animals.
Tag: Powell River
PR – Powell River Farmers’ Market
to Sept. Saturdays: 10:30am – 12:30pm & Sundays 12:30 – 2:30pm. An old-fashioned, country-style farmer´s market selling fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruit, farm-fresh eggs, home baking, honey, preserves, pickles, pies, candy, and wild-crafted specialties. Local artisans provide one-of-a-kind items. Produce is grown without pesticides or herbicides, and the market supports sustainable farming and the humane treatment of animals.
PR – Blackberry Festival
Fri Aug 21 – 6-10pm – Street Party
Sat Aug 22 – 12-8pm – Blackberry Jam + Fireworks at 10pm.
Explore a vibrant marketplace featuring local businesses, artisans, and community organizations.
From handcrafted goods to delicious treats, the Blackberry Festival is a great place to discover what Powell River has to offer.
PR – Townsite Jazz Festival
Apr 9-11. One historic neighbourhood. A lineup that swings, grooves, and surprises.
Join us for the 2026 Townsite Jazz Festival, featuring:
• The soulful Sunshine Coast trio, Salt & Keys
• Sophia Sanford & Jermaine Pugeda with A Bossa Nova Dream
• Blues legend Jim Byrnes and His Band
• Clarinet virtuoso James Danderfer and a quintet of Vancouver’s best
• Company B Jazz Band and an Andrews Sisters–inspired setlist perfect for dancing
• The 17-piece Nanaimo Musicians’ Association Big Band
• The return of 2018 festival favourite Black Gardenia featuring Daphne Roubini
• Vancouver vocal powerhouse Dawn Pemberton with her B3-backed quartet
• A gala dance featuring The Dextones playing everyone’s funky favourites
• A musical tribute to the late Anthony Mulder, featuring his teachers and friends
Tickets are available online and at the Peak. Check out the full schedule and artist information at townsitejazz.com
PR – Carlson Club: Thursday Night Live
For Fans of Original Live Music, come and check out two energetic bands this Thursday night, March 19th at the Carlson Loft (upstairs hall at the Carlson Club) in Powell River (Qathet)! ‘Turn The 7’ are a Powell River alternative rock/jangly pop band, and special guests ‘Sinmobile’ are an alternative, punk and rock band from the lower Sunshine Coast.
Come on out, bring some friends and have a great time! Doors open at 7pm. No cover charge but donations gratefully accepted.
PR – Carlson Club: Saturday Jam
Saturdays. All Jammers get 1 Free drink, enjoy the music, dancing and Best of All, enjoy the company. Pub food available to purchase until 7:00pm.
PR – Life Drawing
Tuesdays – Drop In. All artistic levels are welcome!
To participate in Life Drawing:
All models and artists/guests must sign the weekly attendance sheet.
The use of pencil, pen, chalk, paint or charcoal is permitted.
Please refrain from using liquid mediums. More info here.
All models and artists/guests must sign the weekly attendance sheet.
The use of pencil, pen, chalk, paint or charcoal is permitted.
Please refrain from using liquid mediums. More info here.
If you are interested in modeling or have any questions or concerns,
please text or phone Steve at 604-414-7817
please text or phone Steve at 604-414-7817
PR – UpTown Winter Market
October to April 2026. Find fresh, seasonal produce, baking & prepared foods along with hand crafted items from local artists.
PR – Powell River Farmers’ Market
Sundays 12:30 – 2:30pm. Now inside the Quonset Hut. An old-fashioned, country-style farmer´s market selling fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruit, farm-fresh eggs, home baking, honey, preserves, pickles, pies, candy, and wild-crafted specialties. Local artisans provide one-of-a-kind items. Produce is grown without pesticides or herbicides, and the market supports sustainable farming and the humane treatment of animals.
PR – qathet Concert Band open rehearsals
qathet Concert Band has open rehearsals on Thursday, Sept 4th and Sept 11th, 7:30pm to 9:00 pm, Brooks School Band Room, Powell River. If you play an instrument (woodwind, brass, percussion) and are interested in joining qCB, please plan to attend and find out if qathet Concert Band is a good fit for you. For more info email qathetconcertband@gmail.com
PR – Rotary Pavilion: Music in the Park
Bring your chair, or blanket and enjoy an evening of live local Music.
July 30 – Dawson Jaxn & Renelle,
Aug 13 – The Malapina Ensemble,
Aug 27 – Walter Martella & Friends
PR – Powell River Farmers’ Market
Saturdays to Sept: 10:30am – 12:30pm & Sundays 12:30 – 2:30pm. An old-fashioned, country-style farmer´s market selling fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruit, farm-fresh eggs, home baking, honey, preserves, pickles, pies, candy, and wild-crafted specialties. Local artisans provide one-of-a-kind items. Produce is grown without pesticides or herbicides, and the market supports sustainable farming and the humane treatment of animals.
PR – Powell River Farmers’ Market
Saturdays to Sept: 10:30am – 12:30pm & Sundays 12:30 – 2:30pm. An old-fashioned, country-style farmer´s market selling fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruit, farm-fresh eggs, home baking, honey, preserves, pickles, pies, candy, and wild-crafted specialties. Local artisans provide one-of-a-kind items. Produce is grown without pesticides or herbicides, and the market supports sustainable farming and the humane treatment of animals.
PR – Max Cameron Theatre: BTU
Featuring Barney Bentall, Tom Taylor & Shari Ulrich celebrate 18 years of collaboration with their return to the Max. Come on out for a great night of songs and stories.
PR – qathet Art Centre: Fibre Space
Thursdays Drop In. All are welcome, bring a project to work on, come to see, or stay for a chat. Coffee and tea available.
PR – Cranberry Hall Coffee House
Usually the last Sunday of the month. Sign up spot is pretty rock solid. Or folk solid. Or poetry solid. Whatever your offering, we are here for you! All welcome!
$5 suggested (or pwyc)
PR – Carlson Loft: Catastrophix
By donation. This is a serious video shoot, we need bodies up front. Featuring Peter Vogler and other members of the Hounds of Buskerville, one of Vancouver’s best Ska Punk Reggae Bands and The New Dave Neal Band. 19+
PR – Carlson Community Club: Blue Collar Overdrive
A tribute to Bachman Turner Overdrive. From Takin’ Care of Business to Roll On down The Highway, B C O plays all your favourites. “You ain’t seen nothing yet” until you’ve seen Blue Collar Overdrive!
19+ no minors