- Bike to Work Week: Breakfast Station at On the Rocks/Outdoor Addiction from 6:30-8:30am
- Students from RainCoast Creative will be presenting the musical Rapunzel at River City Stage this weekend! Tickets are $13/$15, available from RainCoast, Impressions Gallery, CR Laundromat and Classy Katz. Rapunzel will be available after the show to meet and take pictures, so bring your camera!
- Ecole Mer-et-Montagne presents its annual Fun Fair with BBQ and Silent Auction! 5-8pm come play over 20 carnival games and prizes for everybody – so much fun… in 2 languages! 250-923-3359
- Join Peter A. Robson as he celebrates the release of his book, “Raincoast Chronicles 23,” in its 40th Anniversary Edition. A presentation and book signing will take place at the Museum at 2pm (Free Admission!); 250-287-3103
- Supersized Neon Lazer Tag (Fridays) at Strathcona Gardens; 250-287-9234
- Live Music in the Tyee Pub at Painter’s Lodge, 8pm.
- Friday Night Jam at Super Mario’s Bar & Lounge with the ‘K.C.D.C. Band” from 8pm-12am; 250-926-0606
- High energy rock with “Peel” at the Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra; 250-285-3322
Saturday,
May 30th
- 10th Annual “Swing for Charity” at Storey Creek Golf Course; 250-202-7500 www.swingforcharity.ca
- “The Lonely” delivers a sensitive and dynamic tribute to the one and only Roy Orbison. Veteran Mike Demers leads this group of musical journeymen in their mutual and deep appreciation of the timeless music of the Caruso of Rock. THE LONELY – A Tribute to ROY ORBISON approaches the music with a humble spirit and sincere desire to recreate the sounds and feel of the original recordings. The band has been selling out shows right from their debut. 7:30pm at the Tidemark Theatre ($37.50); 250-287-7465
- 21st Annual Painters at Painter’s – over 1000 guests meet and talk with the artists and take in one of the most impressive collections of artistic talent to be found under one roof anywhere in Canada! Artists give demos, participate in panel discussions and create beautiful works in the resort’s gardens. 1-800-663-7090
- The John Howard Society is holding a huge fundraising garage sale from 9am-12pm at 140 10th Ave to support KidStart. Sporting and household items, camping stuff, clothing, books, toys and much more! 250-286-0611
- Neon Dance Party for Kids (ages 6-12) at Strathcona Gardens, $10. Awards for best outfit, most neon and overall brightest person! Enjoy hanging out listening to your favourite tunes, dancing, snacking on pizza, singing karaoke and playing games – rollerblade/skates with helmets are welcome (pizza, drinks and ice-cream included!).
- Quadra Island Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, 10am-2pm
- Racing at Saratoga Speedway! www.saratogaracing.ca
- Rock n roll at Super Mario’s Bar & Lounge in Willow Point with “Pigments Band”; 250-926-0606
- Live music at the Royal Coachman Pub, 8pm, with ‘How Could I’ and friends; 250-286-0231
Sunday,
May 31st
- Blues Legend Jim Byrnes plays the Herons at Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra; 250-285-3322
- Pier Street Farmer’s Market from 10am-2:30pm
- If you ‘missed the boat’ for the Museum’s Historic Boat Tour to Orford Bay and Bute Inlet today, don’t cry! There are many other great trips planned for this summer. The next trip features the Homalco Indian Band Cultural Experience on June 21st – for a full schedule visit www.crmuseum.ca or call 250-287-3103.
- Jazz & Blues event at the Royal Coachman pub from 1-4pm every Sunday! 250-286-0231
Tuesday,
June 2nd
- Lunch in the Square is back for another season! Grab some grub and head down to Spirit Square to hear a different artist featured every week: Tuesdays from 11:30am-1:15pm. Opening with Judy & Bruce Wing (folk).
- “Music at the Point” featuring the Hal Douglas Duo! Every Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, at April Point Resort. To make a reservation call 250-285-2222
Wednesday,
June 3rd
- You are invited to join David Suzuki and filmmaker Ian Mauro at Thunderbird Hall in Campbell River as part of their tour “Celebrating Coastal Connections”. The evening will begin with a 30-minute preview of Ian’s upcoming film on climate change, followed by a discussion. 7-9:30pm ($10).
- “Water – Where Do We Go From Here?” – join the Campbell River Garden Club for a timely discussion on water conservation in the garden. 7-9pm at the CR Baptist Church Band Room; info@campbellrivergardenclub.com
- Join the Quadra Island Outdoor Club for this paddle on Main and Mine Lakes; www.qioutdoorclub.org
Thursday,
June 4th
- Burger & Beer Fundraiser at Misty Fins for the Outreach Kitchen Coalition, 5:30pm. $25 includes a burger, a side and a beer! All proceeds go towards the need for a soup kitchen to feed the homeless; pallen16@hotmail.com
UPCOMING
June 5th – Nick Gilder & Sweeney Todd at the
Tidemark Theatre (19+); www.tidemarktheatre.com
June 5th & 6th – Classically
Entertained: A Duelling Piano Performance a Trinity Presbyterian Church
June 6th – Ocean’s Day!!
June 6th – Saturday Night at the Movies
June 6th – Dancing Under the Stars at Coastal
Black Winery & Estates
June 6th-7th – Quadra Island Studio
Tour Kick-Off Weekend
June 6th & 7th – Urban Dance
Connection presents their year-end recital at the Tidemark Theatre;
250-287-7465
June 8th – The Van Isle 360 should be arriving in
Campbell River
June 11th-13th – CR DanceXtreme
presents their year-end recitals at the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-7465
June 12th – Hospital Foundation Pub Run,
5:30-9:30pm; leslie.coates@viha.ca
June 12th-14th – Quadra Island’s
Festival of Short Plays; jnursall@gmail.com
June 13th – Rotary Wine & Blues Fest by the
Sea at the Maritime Heritage Centre; 250-287-7465
June 14th – The Shriners Variety Show fundraiser,
4-6pm at the Tidemark Theatre; 250-287-7465
