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June 2026 14 events

Artful : The Poets
Mon, Jun 1 7 pm – 9 pm

Artful : The Poets

Artful the Gallery

Join host Dan Kirk as he welcomes our feature poet Michael Penny at Artful : The Poets. Michael’s feature spot will be followed by an open mic. Sign up at the door for the open mic, 5 minutes max per poet, $10 or pwyc. Michael Penny was born in Australia, but his family moved him to Canada when he was young. Since then, he has published five books, most recently, ‘Particles’ and ‘Outside. Inside’, both with McGill-Queen’s University Press. His work has appeared in many literary magazines including Fiddlehead, The Antigonish Review, The Amsterdam Review, Acumen, The Malahat Review, and The Salzburg Review. He lives on Bowen Island, and, once upon a time was a lawyer.

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Sing & Steam
Thu, Jun 18 7:30 pm – 10 pm

Sing & Steam

The Lost Faucet Sauna House

Sing & Steam is a cozy evening of sauna rounds, simple songs and good vibes. No music experience needed, all songs will be beginner-friendly (promise!), no music-reading required. Song time will be in between steams, and guided by Zoë from Squeaky Wheel Creative , with Dan & Lisa from The Lost Faucet facilitating an awesome, music-focused Aufguss session for us at the end. Our sauna is booked from 7:30-10pm – stay for some or all of that time. Come solo or bring a friend – all genders, bodies, and voices are welcome! (Ages 18+) Register by emailing [email protected] .

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Tin Town Cafe Member Show – Closing TODAY
Fri, Jun 26 12 am – 11:59 pm

Tin Town Cafe Member Show – Closing TODAY

Tin Town Cafe

CV/Arts first Tin Town Cafe Member show is closing today CV/Arts and Tin Town Cafe have partnered to host a rotating exhibition series featuring work by current CV/Arts members. The salon-style hang in the cafe will rotate three times a year, giving multiple members regular opportunities to show and sell their work in a welcoming, high-traffic setting. The current member show features 27 works of art by 20 local artist members. To apply for the next show visit our website

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Pulse on the Plaza 2026 – K’ómoks Fusion Festival
Fri, Jun 26 5 pm – 9 pm

Pulse on the Plaza 2026 – K’ómoks Fusion Festival

Downtown Courtenay

Summer Pulse on the Plaza opens its 2026 season with the K’ómoks Fusion Festival — a celebration of Indigenous culture, creativity, and community in the heart of Downtown Courtenay, presented in partnership with the Queneesh Indigenous Community Society. Join us for an evening honouring the richness of the Comox Valley’s Indigenous heritage, with a salmon BBQ hosted by QICS, cedar weaving, storytelling, and a Devil’s Club beadmaking workshop led by Rachelle Jannati of 4Sacred Skin Care. Live music from Greg Wells (Campbell River) and James Vickers (Nanaimo) sets the soundtrack for the night, with additional art activities, screen printing with local legend Andy Mac, and ice cream rounding out the evening. Free admission. All ages. Come ready to learn, listen, and celebrate.

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July 2026 9 events

Canada Day Open House at The Courtenay and District Museum
Wed, Jul 1 11 am – 2 pm

Canada Day Open House at The Courtenay and District Museum

the Courtenay and District Museum

The Courtenay and District Museum will celebrate Canada Day with an open house from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 1. Guests are welcome to enjoy live music by Alan Jossul , enter to win a door prize, and try their hand at kids’ crafts. There will also be a special one-day-only 50% off sale for the book Step Into Wilderness: A Pictorial History of Outdoor Exploration in and around the Comox Valley (limit of 3 per person). While you’re at the museum loving the air-conditioned comfort, take a few moments to check out the second-floor exhibit New Acquisitions , an in-house produced display showcasing some of the donations that haven’t yet been seen by the public.

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Backyard Blues (House concert)
Sat, Jul 4 7 pm – 9:30 pm

Backyard Blues (House concert)

888 Knight Rd, Comox

@ Join us for an evening of musical entertainment with Steve Mitchel & Mick Sherlock, the Gentlemanly Bluesman! With beautiful vocal harmonies, resophonic guitar and Ukulele. You’ll be moved by this rockin blues that you can sing along to, or swing along to. The Gentlemanly Bluesman Duo aim to rock your soul!! Contact Linda Price for ticket info – 250-650-2888 25.00 per person Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: Time:

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Pulse on the Plaza 2026 – Inner Space/Outer Space
Fri, Jul 24 5 pm – 9 pm

Pulse on the Plaza 2026 – Inner Space/Outer Space

Downtown Courtenay

The summer keeps rolling with Inner Space/Outer Space, the second installment of Pulse on the Plaza this summer! Join us in the heart of Downtown Courtenay for a free, all-ages night that blurs the line between imagination and reality. Collective Echoes, SoupDope, and Neighborly are bringing the soundtrack, while CV/Arts and the Comox Valley Art Gallery get your creative hands busy — and Andy Mac returns to the plaza with his screen printing magic. Grab something from a food truck, treat yourself to ice cream, and soak it all in with your community. Free admission. All ages. Come ready to learn, listen, and celebrate.

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August 2026 1 event

Pulse on the Plaza 2026 – Pride Party
Fri, Aug 28 5 pm – 9 pm

Pulse on the Plaza 2026 – Pride Party

Downtown Courtenay

End the summer loud and proud! Summer Pulse on the Plaza closes out the season with Pride, a joyful, free, all-ages celebration presented in partnership with Queer Centre Comox Valley. Devours and Mean Bikini are on the bill, and headlining the night is the one and only Queer As Funk!!! — because this evening deserves nothing less. CV/Arts and the Comox Valley Art Gallery bring the hands-on art fun, Andy Mac brings the screen printing vibes, and the food trucks and ice cream bring the rest. Come celebrate, create, and dance with your community in Downtown Courtenay. Free admission. All ages. Come ready to learn, listen, and celebrate.

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