Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: Harvest

Thu. February 9th, 2012 - Sat. February 11th, 2012 Chemainus

Chemainus: A retiring and sentimental couple rents out their family home. Growing suspicions lead to a discovery that unravels their world and takes them on an unexpected, life-after-retirement adventure.
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Ed Peekeekoot at the Duncan Garage Showroom

Thu. February 9th, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: His Chet Atkins styled guitar playing along with his honouring of his First Nation’s heritage in his songwriting guarantees this concert to be a memorable one.
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Nanaimo Theatre Group Presents: Is He Dead?

Thu. February 9th, 2012 - Sun. February 12th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo:

A struggling artist finds a hilarious way to boost his sales when he feigns his demise and returns as his twin sister to manage his affairs.

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Live music at ACMe, featuring The Wigmore/Needham Quartet

Fri. February 10th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: The Wigmore/Needham Quartet
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Mike Edel at the Duncan Garage Showroom

Fri. February 10th, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: If you have experienced a Mike Edel performance…we know you're going to tell your friends to do the same.
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Red Willow Coffee House

Fri. February 10th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Red Willow Coffee House is the second Friday of the month and hosts feature performers, with an open stage for the first half of the evening.
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South Island Musical Theatre Society: The Sound of Music in Duncan

Fri. February 10th, 2012 - Sat. February 11th, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: The more you see it, the more it becomes one of 'your favorite things'!
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The Nanaimo Clippers vs. Alberni Valley

Fri. February 10th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Get in the action with the Nanaimo Junior "A" Clippers Hockey Team! Nothing else matters.
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Acme Food Co: Marty Shepard

Sat. February 11th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Marty Shepard... a bluesy mage & jazzy sage. He plays his horn like a thousand years of oral storytelling blooming into a passionate kiss at the heart of a blazing dance party.
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Bastion City Wanderers Walk

Sat. February 11th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: The 5 km route goes through Neck Point Park and on some residential streets to overlook Georgia Strait. The 10 km route goes through Neck Point Park, Piper's Lagoon Park and overlooks Georgia Strait.
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Live music at ACMe, featuring Marty Shepard

Sat. February 11th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Marty Shepard
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Parker Schmidt at the Duncan Garage Showroom

Sat. February 11th, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: Top 6 contestant in The Next Star season 4!
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ScrapArtsMusic: Part of The Port Theatre's Spotlight Series

Sat. February 11th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: ScrapArtsMusic is packed with intense drumming beats and athletic choreography. Their music is the result of transforming “scrap” into “art”, and “arts” into “music”.
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Wild Game Banquet Fundraiser

Sat. February 11th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: A fundraiser to support Conservation and Environmental Projects by the Members of Nanaimo Fish and Game including a scrumptious Wild Game Buffet followed by Live and Silent Auctions and Raffles.
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"Love Longing and Dreams"

Sun. February 12th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: A Cappella Plus presents their annual Valentine concert of love songs old and new, “Love, Longing and Dreams”
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The Port Theatre Spotlight Series: Jamie Adkins Circus Incognitus

Sun. February 12th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Jamie Adkins has created an amazing one-man circus comedy! Circus Incognitus is literally balanced with humour, poise and extraordinary circus skills.
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Valentines dinner and live music at ACMe, featuring Melissa Hill

Tue. February 14th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Valentines Day dinner and live music, featuring Melissa Hill
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In Media Res at the Duncan Garage Showroom

Wed. February 15th, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: Formed over a decade ago, Vancouver-based In Medias Res has risen from a fledgling act full of potential to one of the most lauded indie-rock bands in the city.
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Nanaimo Theatre Group Presents: Is He Dead?

Wed. February 15th, 2012 - Sun. February 19th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo:

A struggling artist finds a hilarious way to boost his sales when he feigns his demise and returns as his twin sister to manage his affairs.

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Willy Blizzard

Thu. February 16th, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: Willy Blizzard is the current musical project of Canadian singer/songwriter John Hough.
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Live music at ACMe, featuring Eric Harper

Fri. February 17th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Eric Harper creates not only a unique sound all his own but his music is melodically entrancing, virtuosically ferocious and harmonically soul-stirring to the core.
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Believe - with Tenor Ken Lavigne and the Vancouver Island Symphony

Sat. February 18th, 2012 - 2011-2012 Season Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Ken Lavign believes. With guts, gumption and a voice like liquid gold, Ken follows his dreams. With the VI Symphony, for his Valentine's special, Ken will have you believing - in love and music.
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Community Day - FREE Events!

Sat. February 18th, 2012 - 2012 VI Symphony Nanaimo

Nanaimo: The VI Symphony’s increasingly popular Symphony Community Day of FREE EVENTS at the Port Theatre. Ages 6+. Musical Instrument Zoo. Open rehearsal. Music Club.
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Bastion City Wanderers Walk

Sat. February 18th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: The 5 km route goes along the waterfront walkway. The 10 km route goes along the waterfront walkway and into Bowen Park before returning to the Hotel.
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Cowichan Theatre presents "Live At The Met": Don Giovanni

Sat. February 18th, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: Don Giovanni, a young and arrogant nobleman, abuses and outrages everyone else in the cast... until he encounters something he cannot kill, beat up, dodge, or outwit.
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Elektra in concert

Sat. February 18th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Nanaimo Sings! with support from Spectacular Music BC and Windsor Plywood presents the world famous women’s choir Elektra in concert.
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Live music at ACMe, featuring Mark Crissinger

Sat. February 18th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: His live shows combines folk, blues, pub favorites and many original songs.
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V Day Cowichan presents Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues"

Sat. February 18th, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: A V-Day Cowichan Campaign event to stop violence against women and girls.
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Gospel Concert

Sun. February 19th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Enjoy the soulful sounds of live gospel music! Experience these talented performers first hand and enjoy an afternoon of fun and food.
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Gun Show and Antiques & Collectables Show

Sun. February 19th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: This semi-annual event is a great place for Firearm collectors or enthusiasts to meet and greet, swap, trade, buy or sell, anything firearm related.
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Down With Webster and Guests

Wed. February 22nd, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Not easily classifiable, DWW employs elements of rock, hip-hop, funk music and just about everything in between.
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Nanaimo Theatre Group Presents: Is He Dead?

Wed. February 22nd, 2012 - Sat. February 25th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo:

A struggling artist finds a hilarious way to boost his sales when he feigns his demise and returns as his twin sister to manage his affairs.

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Craig Cardiff and Ryan McMahon at the Duncan Garage

Thu. February 23rd, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: Two superb singer-songwriters, one evening.
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Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: All Shook Up

Fri. February 24th, 2012 - Sun. February 26th, 2012 Chemainus

Chemainus: This musical comedy follows a small-town girl who dreams of hitting the open road. Everything gets turned upside down when a guitar-playing roustabout rambles in. Romance, rebellion and rock 'n roll.
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Flora Ware at the Duncan Garage Showroom

Fri. February 24th, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: Her voice has been described as silky, seductive, powerful, yet intimate. Flora approaches music with a mature and sensuous touch that moves and delights listeners.
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Live music at ACMe, feature Doug Thring and Marty Howe

Fri. February 24th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Doug Thring and Marty Howe with Joan Wallace
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Portal Players Dramatic Society Presents "Suds: the Rocking 60Â’s Musical Soap Opera"

Fri. February 24th, 2012 - Sat. February 25th, 2012 Port Alberni

Port Alberni: Cindy's job at a 1960’s Laundromat becomes decidedly more interesting and musical when she is visited by her guardian angels Marge (Janet Deakin) and Dee Dee (Yvette Deveau) on a particularly difficult day.
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Live music at ACMe, featuring Marty Shepard

Sat. February 25th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Marty from The Big Mess is doing a solo act. Come listen to Marty and his jazz trumpet.
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South Island Farewell Tour: Duncan Garage

Sat. February 25th, 2012 - Shelly Dubois Duncan

Duncan: Shelly Dubois is an independent country/folk/roots, singer/songwriter that has a traditional sound with a modern vibe.
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Unbound

Sat. February 25th, 2012 - Wen Wei Dance Nanaimo

Nanaimo: The centre point of a weekend celebrating the culture and artistry of dance choreographer Wen Wei Wang is an intense and stylish exploration of cultural ideals.
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Artisan Fair & Grand Finale Concert

Sun. February 26th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Join us in celebration of our final Black History Month 2012 Concert! Become drawn into another world with the storytelling talent of both Ezra Kwizera and Jean Pierre Mokkoso.
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Bubbles & Brunch

Sun. February 26th, 2012 Parksville

Parksville: Wrap up the Parksville Uncorked Weekend with Tigh-Na-Mara's legendary Sunday Brunch at Bubbles and Brunch. Tigh-Na-Mara's legendary Sunday Brunch is paired with BC sparkling wines.
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Chasing Satellites at the Duncan Garage Showroom

Sun. February 26th, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: Great pop rock in a great venue.
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Jay and The Americans

Sun. February 26th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: JAY AND THE AMERICANS were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall Of Fame (2002), placing them among the greatest vocal groups in Rock and Roll history.
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Myc Sharrat at the Duncan Garage

Mon. February 27th, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: Myc has earned a reputation as a great live act. Great to have him back at the Showroom.
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Reel Alternatives presents: Sarah's Key

Mon. February 27th, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: A story of the notorious Vel'd'Hix roundup of 1942
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Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: All Shook Up

Wed. February 29th, 2012 - Sun. March 4th, 2012 Chemainus

Chemainus: This musical comedy follows a small-town girl who dreams of hitting the open road. Everything gets turned upside down when a guitar-playing roustabout rambles in. Romance, rebellion and rock 'n roll.
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Skating Show

Fri. March 2nd, 2012 Parksville

Parksville: Sandy Shores Skating Club presents Chitty Chitty Bang Bang On Ice.
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Portal Players Dramatic Society Presents "Suds: the Rocking 60Â’s Musical Soap Opera"

Fri. March 2nd, 2012 - Sat. March 3rd, 2012 Port Alberni

Port Alberni: Cindy's job at a 1960’s Laundromat becomes decidedly more interesting and musical when she is visited by her guardian angels Marge (Janet Deakin) and Dee Dee (Yvette Deveau) on a particularly difficult day.
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Sydney York at the Duncan Garage

Fri. March 2nd, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: Sidney York is the long-distance relationship of three former band geeks: opera singer Brandi Sidoryk (“Sid”), oboist Sheryl Reinhardt, and bassoonist Krista Wodelet.
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The Nanaimo Clippers vs. Alberni Valley

Fri. March 2nd, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Get in the action with the Nanaimo Junior "A" Clippers Hockey Team! Nothing else matters.
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Cowichan Theatre presents "Live At The Met": Wagner's Gotterdammerung

Sat. March 3rd, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: With its cataclysmic climax, the Met's new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution.
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South Island Musical Theatre Society: The Sound of Music

Sat. March 3rd, 2012 - Sun. March 4th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Bursting with the spirit of Rodgers and Hammerstein, The Sound of Music appeals to audiences young and old.
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Seedy Sunday Nanaimo

Sun. March 4th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Seed Exchange and self reliance fair!
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Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance

Mon. March 5th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Michael Flately's Lord of the Dance plays for one show only at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo on March 5, 2012. Tickets while they last are available at the Port Theatre box office or at porttheatre.ca
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo in Nanaimo

Tue. March 6th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: For more than forty years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of gospel music.
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Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: All Shook Up

Wed. March 7th, 2012 - Sun. March 11th, 2012 Chemainus

Chemainus: This musical comedy follows a small-town girl who dreams of hitting the open road. Everything gets turned upside down when a guitar-playing roustabout rambles in. Romance, rebellion and rock 'n roll.
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The Nanaimo Clippers vs. Coquitlam

Wed. March 7th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Get in the action with the Nanaimo Junior "A" Clippers Hockey Team!
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Portal Players Dramatic Society Presents "Suds: the Rocking 60Â’s Musical Soap Opera"

Fri. March 9th, 2012 - Sat. March 10th, 2012 Port Alberni

Port Alberni: Cindy's job at a 1960’s Laundromat becomes decidedly more interesting and musical when she is visited by her guardian angels Marge (Janet Deakin) and Dee Dee (Yvette Deveau) on a particularly difficult day.
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Red Willow Coffee House

Fri. March 9th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Red Willow Coffee House is the second Friday of the month and hosts feature performers, with an open stage for the first half of the evening.
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The Nanaimo Clippers vs. Powell River

Fri. March 9th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Get in the action with the Nanaimo Junior "A" Clippers Hockey Team! Nothing else matters.
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The Port Theatre Spotlight Series: Good Lovelies and Human Statues

Fri. March 9th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: The Port Theatre has combined these two gifted musical groups to bring you an evening of fun, charm, humour, and a pinch of sass!
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Cowichan Theatre presents Vivaldi's 4 Seasons -West Coast Style

Sat. March 10th, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: Vivaldi's score drives new and exciting choreography. Live music, poetry, and painting-west coast style. A majestic medley for the senses is guaranteed to recharge your soul.
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Journey Unauthorized

Sat. March 10th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: The Most Authentic Recreation of the 1980’s Journey you’ll ever see and hear!
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The Nanaimo Clippers vs. Powell River

Sun. March 11th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Get in the action with the Nanaimo Junior "A" Clippers Hockey Team! Nothing else matters.
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The Port Theatre Spotlight Series: Elmer Iseler Singers

Sun. March 11th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: This twenty-voice choir, revered internationally and dedicated locally, bring you their beautiful unique sound to leave you with a truly deeper admiration in the power of unified voices.
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Legends of Rock and Roll presents: Ed Sullivan Caravan of Stars in Duncan

Tue. March 13th, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: This show features the most respected tribute artists in the world with well-documented credentials in tribute circles everywhere. Over 30 top ten hits are featured with the superb backing of the legendary Memphis Beats Rock'n'Roll Band
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Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: All Shook Up

Wed. March 14th, 2012 - Sun. March 18th, 2012 Chemainus

Chemainus: This musical comedy follows a small-town girl who dreams of hitting the open road. Everything gets turned upside down when a guitar-playing roustabout rambles in. Romance, rebellion and rock 'n roll.
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Straight No Chaser

Wed. March 14th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: See the acclaimed a cappella group in Nanaimo!
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Portal Players Dramatic Society Presents "Suds: the Rocking 60Â’s Musical Soap Opera"

Fri. March 16th, 2012 - Sat. March 17th, 2012 Port Alberni

Port Alberni: Cindy's job at a 1960’s Laundromat becomes decidedly more interesting and musical when she is visited by her guardian angels Marge (Janet Deakin) and Dee Dee (Yvette Deveau) on a particularly difficult day.
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2012 Pacific Rim Whale Festival

Sat. March 17th, 2012 - Sun. March 25th, 2012 Tofino

Tofino: The Pacific Rim Whale Festival celebrates its 26th Annual Festival, in Tofino, Ucluelet and the National Park Reserve! This nine day festival hosts up to 80 events and celebrates the coastal living!
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Bastion City Wanderers Walk

Sat. March 17th, 2012 Nanoose

Nanoose: The 6 km route goes on trails to Enos Lake. The 13 km route goes along Fairwinds Golf Course, to Enos Lake and the Enchanted Forest.
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Cowichan Theatre presents "Live At The Met": Verdi's Ernani

Sat. March 17th, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: Ernani is an operatic dramma lirico in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, based on the play Hernani by Victor Hugo
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Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: All Shook Up

Wed. March 21st, 2012 - Sun. March 25th, 2012 Chemainus

Chemainus: This musical comedy follows a small-town girl who dreams of hitting the open road. Everything gets turned upside down when a guitar-playing roustabout rambles in. Romance, rebellion and rock 'n roll.
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From Russia with Love

Sat. March 24th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: For a great evening of music, the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra features saxophonist, Chris Helman, to play Glazunov's Concerto in E-flat. Other works are by Vivaldi, Bach, Delius, Bartok and Morricone
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Rolling Tones: A Rolling Stones Tribute

Sun. March 25th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Can't get no "Satisfaction"? Need a cure for the "ANYTIME Blues"? Enter Mick and the bad boys of Soul 4 for a shot of rock, rhythm and blues in "The World's Greatest Tribute" to the the Rolling Stones.
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Shayne Koyzcan and his band The Short Story Long

Sun. March 25th, 2012 Duncan

Duncan: Spoken word as performance art...world class.
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Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: All Shook Up

Wed. March 28th, 2012 - Sun. April 1st, 2012 Chemainus

Chemainus: This musical comedy follows a small-town girl who dreams of hitting the open road. Everything gets turned upside down when a guitar-playing roustabout rambles in. Romance, rebellion and rock 'n roll.
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Nanaimo Theatre Group Presents: Pack of Lies

Wed. March 28th, 2012 - Sun. April 1st, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo:

The Jacksons are a nice, middle-aged couple. Their best friends are their Canadian neighbours, the Krogers. Should friends betray friends? (Based on a true story!)

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The Brant Wildlife Festival 2012

Thu. March 29th, 2012 - Mon. April 9th, 2012 Parksville

Parksville: The festival celebrates nature, particularly Brant geese as they rest and feed on the shores of Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Wildlife viewing adventures, spring break nature camp, big day birding and more.
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Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: All Shook Up

Wed. April 4th, 2012 - Thu. April 5th, 2012 Chemainus

Chemainus: This musical comedy follows a small-town girl who dreams of hitting the open road. Everything gets turned upside down when a guitar-playing roustabout rambles in. Romance, rebellion and rock 'n roll.
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Nanaimo Theatre Group Presents: Pack of Lies

Wed. April 4th, 2012 - Sat. April 7th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo:

The Jacksons are a nice, middle-aged couple. Their best friends are their Canadian neighbours, the Krogers. Should friends betray friends? (Based on a true story!)

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Bastion City Wanderers Walk

Sat. April 7th, 2012 Parksville

Parksville: A 10 km walk along the beach, through Rathtrevor Park and along the Englishman River Estuary.
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Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: All Shook Up

Sat. April 7th, 2012 Chemainus

Chemainus: This musical comedy follows a small-town girl who dreams of hitting the open road. Everything gets turned upside down when a guitar-playing roustabout rambles in. Romance, rebellion and rock 'n roll.
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Nanaimo Theatre Group Presents: Pack of Lies

Wed. April 11th, 2012 - Sat. April 14th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo:

The Jacksons are a nice, middle-aged couple. Their best friends are their Canadian neighbours, the Krogers. Should friends betray friends? (Based on a true story!)

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Red Willow Coffee House

Fri. April 13th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Red Willow Coffee House is the second Friday of the month and hosts feature performers, with an open stage for the first half of the evening.
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The Port Theatre Spotlight Series: RWB Svengali

Mon. April 23rd, 2012 - Tue. April 24th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Glitter and Doom. Beauty and Power. Svengali’s family secrets and inner purposes are revealed in this complex balletic drama with riveting choreography - sure to leave you mesmerized.
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Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: Noises Off

Fri. April 27th, 2012 - Sun. April 29th, 2012 Chemainus

Chemainus: This hilarious play-within-a-play depicts an ambitious director and his troupe of mediocre actors. Life begins to imitate art...
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Bastion City Wanderers Walk

Sat. April 28th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: 5 and 10 km routes are available but the main group will be walking the 12 km route along the E & N Trail, the Parkway Trail and through Participaction Park.
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Ron James LIVE in Nanaimo

Sat. April 28th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: From MAC-savvy twenty-something tattooed techno-geeks to the mid-life angst of whiny, aging Baby Boomers, James weaves a verbal tapestry of trademark laughs that audiences and media alike have endorsed from coast to coast.
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. . . of Water and The Cosmos

Sun. April 29th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: An evening of fabulous choral music presented by the Island Consort chamber choir. Music from Renaissance to Contemporary, sacred Latin to First Nations, a cappella to strings/organ accompaniment.
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Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: Noises Off

Wed. May 2nd, 2012 - Sun. May 6th, 2012 Chemainus

Chemainus: This hilarious play-within-a-play depicts an ambitious director and his troupe of mediocre actors. Life begins to imitate art...
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Tofino Shorebird Festival 2012

Fri. May 4th, 2012 - Sun. May 6th, 2012 Tofino

Tofino: Every year, flocks of sandpipers, plovers, whimbrels, and many other shorebirds pass through the Tofino area. Join us for a weekend of walks, talks, guided birding and more.
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20th Annual Fire and Ice Street Festival

Sat. May 5th, 2012 Qualicum

Qualicum: The main street in town is closed to traffic & colourful booths are set up with up to 25 teams competing in the chili cook-off for the "Peoples Choice Award".
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20th Annual Island Fantasy Ball

Sat. May 5th, 2012 - Sun. May 6th, 2012 Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Competitive Ballroom Dancing comes to Nanaimo once a year and attracts world class championship dancers from Europe and the US to compete with the best that Canada has to offer.
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Vancouver Island Children's Book Festival

Sat. May 5th, 2012 - BookFest Nanaimo

Nanaimo: Come share in a fun-filled magical day for you and your child! Sessions are fun, informative, and often humorous as Canadian authors and illustrators share their experiences, books, and inspirations.
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Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: Noises Off

Wed. May 9th, 2012 Chemainus

Chemainus: This hilarious play-within-a-play depicts an ambitious director and his troupe of mediocre actors. Life begins to imitate art...
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Events Calendar

Nanaimo & Mid Island

Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: Harvest

Ed Peekeekoot at the Duncan Garage Showroom

Nanaimo Theatre Group Presents: Is He Dead?

Live music at ACMe, featuring The Wigmore/Needham Quartet

Mike Edel at the Duncan Garage Showroom

Red Willow Coffee House

South Island Musical Theatre Society: The Sound of Music in Duncan

The Nanaimo Clippers vs. Alberni Valley

Acme Food Co: Marty Shepard

Bastion City Wanderers Walk

Live music at ACMe, featuring Marty Shepard

Parker Schmidt at the Duncan Garage Showroom

ScrapArtsMusic: Part of The Port Theatre's Spotlight Series

Wild Game Banquet Fundraiser

"Love Longing and Dreams"

The Port Theatre Spotlight Series: Jamie Adkins Circus Incognitus

Valentines dinner and live music at ACMe, featuring Melissa Hill

In Media Res at the Duncan Garage Showroom

Nanaimo Theatre Group Presents: Is He Dead?

Willy Blizzard

Live music at ACMe, featuring Eric Harper

Believe - with Tenor Ken Lavigne and the Vancouver Island Symphony

Community Day - FREE Events!

Bastion City Wanderers Walk

Cowichan Theatre presents "Live At The Met": Don Giovanni

Elektra in concert

Live music at ACMe, featuring Mark Crissinger

V Day Cowichan presents Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues"

Gospel Concert

Gun Show and Antiques & Collectables Show

Down With Webster and Guests

Nanaimo Theatre Group Presents: Is He Dead?

Craig Cardiff and Ryan McMahon at the Duncan Garage

Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: All Shook Up

Flora Ware at the Duncan Garage Showroom

Live music at ACMe, feature Doug Thring and Marty Howe

Portal Players Dramatic Society Presents "Suds: the Rocking 60Â’s Musical Soap Opera"

Live music at ACMe, featuring Marty Shepard

South Island Farewell Tour: Duncan Garage

Unbound

Artisan Fair & Grand Finale Concert

Bubbles & Brunch

Chasing Satellites at the Duncan Garage Showroom

Jay and The Americans

Myc Sharrat at the Duncan Garage

Reel Alternatives presents: Sarah's Key

Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: All Shook Up

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Skating Show

Portal Players Dramatic Society Presents "Suds: the Rocking 60Â’s Musical Soap Opera"

Sydney York at the Duncan Garage

The Nanaimo Clippers vs. Alberni Valley

Cowichan Theatre presents "Live At The Met": Wagner's Gotterdammerung

South Island Musical Theatre Society: The Sound of Music

Seedy Sunday Nanaimo

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance

Ladysmith Black Mambazo in Nanaimo

Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: All Shook Up

The Nanaimo Clippers vs. Coquitlam

Portal Players Dramatic Society Presents "Suds: the Rocking 60Â’s Musical Soap Opera"

Red Willow Coffee House

The Nanaimo Clippers vs. Powell River

The Port Theatre Spotlight Series: Good Lovelies and Human Statues

Cowichan Theatre presents Vivaldi's 4 Seasons -West Coast Style

Journey Unauthorized

The Nanaimo Clippers vs. Powell River

The Port Theatre Spotlight Series: Elmer Iseler Singers

Legends of Rock and Roll presents: Ed Sullivan Caravan of Stars in Duncan

Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: All Shook Up

Straight No Chaser

Portal Players Dramatic Society Presents "Suds: the Rocking 60Â’s Musical Soap Opera"

2012 Pacific Rim Whale Festival

Bastion City Wanderers Walk

Cowichan Theatre presents "Live At The Met": Verdi's Ernani

Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: All Shook Up

From Russia with Love

Rolling Tones: A Rolling Stones Tribute

Shayne Koyzcan and his band The Short Story Long

Chemainus Theatre Festival Presents: All Shook Up