August 28th to September 3rd

Friday, August 28^th

• Comox Valley Exhibition: 100 Fair Memories in Celebration of Courtenay’s 100^th Anniversary: exhibits, shows, arts, kidzone, entertainment, vendors and more! Friday through Sunday; www.cvex.ca  
• CR Storm Tailgate Party at 4:30pm. Hamburgers, Salmon & Drinks - $5 or FREE for Season Ticket Holders. Ticket sales and pick-up will be available. First game to follow: VS the Oceanside Generals, 7:30pm. 250-830-0979 www.campbellriverstorm.com 
• Explore the more secretive side of sea life at the Discovery Passage Aquarium between 8-10pm. The tanks start to shine at night! [The Aquarium will be closing for the season after September 7^th]. 250-914-5500 
• Live Music in the Tyee Pub at Painter’s Lodge, 8pm. 
• Blue Kats (smooth vintage rock) at the Heriot Bay Inn; 250-285-3322

Saturday, August 29^th

• Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm 
• Super Saturday: Neighbourhood Collage Part II. Free drop-in Art making from 1-3pm; entry by donation. 
• Scenic Ride & Dine at Mount Washington every Saturday: couple the Mile High Chairlift with a delicious lunch from Ted’s Bar & Grill. www.mountwashington.ca 
• Racing at Saratoga Speedway! www.saratogaracing.ca 
• Live music at the Royal Coachman Pub, 8pm, with ‘How Could I’ and friends; 250-286-0231

Sunday, August 30^th                                  

• Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm 
• Museum Boat Tour to see Sonora & Thurlow Islands with Dent Island lunch stop. Call 250-287-3103 to register! To view schedule for upcoming tours visit www.crmuseum.ca 
• Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm every Sunday! 250-286-0231

Tuesday, September 1^st    

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• Open Stage Tuesdays at Misty Fin’s Eatery & Lounge, 7:30pm (Free Entry); 250-287-4320 
• “Music with a View” every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, at April Point. To make a reservation call 250-285-2222

Thursday, September 3^rd   

• Leisure Skate at Strathcona Gardens from 11:30am-1:30pm; 250-287-9234 
• QuadraPublooza – the official Quadrapalooza pre-party at Heriot Bay Inn, 9pm. Featuring “High Society” and “Roadside Rattle”: 2 bands, 1 night, $10. 250-285-3322

UPCOMING

September 4^th-6^th – Quadrapalooza! Annual arts and music festival: www.quadrapalooza.com

September 5^th-7^th – Annual Artisans Festival at Kitty Coleman

September 5^th-10^th – “Just Try It” at Strathcona Gardens: try out programs for free! 250.287.9234

September 6^th – Annual N.I. Cruisers Show ‘n’ Shine

September 6^th – Snowden Trail Challenge; www.snowdentrailchallenge.com

September 10^th – Nanaimo Art Rockers “Gold & Shadow” playing in Campbell River; www.goldandshadow.com

September 11^th-13^th – 8^th Annual Plein Air Paint Out on Quadra Island from 9-4pm
September 12^th-13^th – HUGE Rotary Book Sale

September 13^th – 14^th Annual Haig-Brown Festival

September 19^th – Frogger 15km Fun Run; www.greenwaystrust.ca

September 19^th – HUGE Fireworks at Saratoga Speedway!