April 17th – 23rd
Friday,
April 17th- “DECK” or “How I Instigated Then Overcame An Existential Crisis Through Home Improvement” is a one-man comedy show written and performed by Lucas Myers. Deck examines the fine line between perfectionism and obsession. 7:30pm at the Quadra Island Community Centre; 250-285-3243.
- “Blue Kats” smooth vintage rock, 9pm at Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra. 250-285-3322
Saturday,
April 18th
- Island Voices Chamber Choir presents “Piety & Variety”, 7pm at the Maritime Heritage Centre. Tickets available at the Campbell River Visitor Centre ($18 – under 18 is free); reception to follow. 250-285-3560 www.islandvoiceschamberchoir.bc.ca
- Spring Common Mall Market: Family fun event with many local vendors, bounce-a-rama, face-painting and food, 10am-4pm; 250-287-2557.
- “The Hay Days of North Campbell River”, 2:30pm at the Museum: memories of the people who grew up in the community when it was in a state of great flux. 250-287-3103
- Taylor Swift themed Pool Party at Strathcona Gardens from 6-8pm for ages 7-11. Come dance, sing and swim to your favourite Swift tunes. There will be fun dance offs, karaoke, Taylor trivia and lip sync competitions. Two hours of fun and pizza/snacks! $10 at the door; 250-287-9234.
- Old Time Gospel Singing at the Discovery Community Church, 7pm (250 – 10th Avenue).
- Live music every Saturday night at the Royal Coachman Pub, 8pm, with ‘How Could I’ and friends; 250-286-0231
- Community Dance at the Quadra Island Community Centre (all ages), 7pm-11pm ($15 at the door).
- Quadra Island Garden Club Giant Plant Sale, 11:30am-1:30pm at the Quadra Community Centre.
Sunday, April 19th
- The community is invited to the Sybil Andrews Cottage from 2-4pm in celebration of Sybil Andrews Day! Come down to the cottage at 2131 South Island Highway in Willow Point for tea, coffee and cake.
- Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm every Sunday! 250-286-0231
- Mike & Wendy Schmidt Memorial at Store Creek Golf Course, 9am Shotgun; 250-923-3673
Monday, April 20th
- Free Maintenance Day from 10am-3pm at the New Berwick Retirement House: general repairs of chairs, walkers & scooters; 778-346-1073
Tuesday, April 21st
- Join the Quadra Island Outdoor Club for a hike to Mt. Sweat: www.qioutdoorclub.org
Wednesday, April 22nd
- Derek Edwards: Baloney and Wine Tour, 7:30pm at the Tidemark Theatre. An uproarious romp through the increasingly strange quirks of our daily routines. This Just For Laughs veteran is universally considered to be among the comic elite. This is a licensed event (19+); 250-287-7465 for tickets ($40).
- “Richard Calver: A Life in Print” will be screened at the Quadra Island Library
- Expanding Watercolour Techniques – 1-4pm with Caren Heine at the Campbell River Art Gallery. 4-week class ($120); 250-287-2261
- Moving Forward in Acrylic Techniques – 6:30pm with Jill Paris Rody at the Campbell River Art Gallery. 4-week class ($120); 250-287-2261
Thursday, April 23rd
- Earth Week Film Festival: “Just Eat It. A food waste story”, 7pm at the Tidemark Theatre. Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of food waste from farm, through retails, all the way to the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping and survive only on discarded food. What they find is truly shocking! Presented by the City of Campbell River and the Youth Action Committee. 250-287-7465
UPCOMING
April 24th-26th – The 28th Annual
Spring Home Show at Strathcona Gardens Arena; 1-800-471-1112
April 25th – Cameryn’s Cause for Kids 8th
Annual Spring Gala; 250-203-0115
April 25th – Branching out with Dave Obee:
genealogy seminar ($50) call 250-203-0585 to register by April 17th!
April 26th – Campbell River Singers annual Spring
Concert at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 2pm.
April 29th – Buffy Sainte-Marie at the Tidemark Theatre;
250-287-7465
May 1st-3rd – 3rd Annual Vancouver
Island Fibre Fest at the Community Centre; 250-286-1161
May 1st – Spring Fling Salmon Fishing Derby begins
at Painter’s Lodge; 1-800-663-7090
May 2nd & 3rd – 10th
Annual Photographers at Painters; 1-800-663-7090
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