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May 2026 10 events

The Strathcona Symphony Orchestra Closes the Concert Season with Magic for Comox Valley and Campbell River Audiences
Sun, May 3 3 pm – 4:30 pm

The Strathcona Symphony Orchestra Closes the Concert Season with Magic for Comox Valley and Campbell River Audiences

Campbell River Baptist Church

The Strathcona Symphony Orchestra Closes the Concert Season with Magic for Comox Valley and Campbell River Audiences Strathcona Symphony Orchestra (SSO) audiences will experience the power of storytelling by way of music and a commanding performance from Terence Tam, a world-renowned violin soloist and concertmaster of the Victoria Symphony. Kenji Fusé has been warmly greeted by the community and orchestra members during his first year as the SSO Music Director, and he has chosen the title, The Magic of Music, to wrap up the 2025/26 season. Concerts are Saturday, May 2 @ 7pm (Filberg Centre, Courtenay) and Sunday, May 3 @ 3pm (Campbell River Baptist Church). Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under and will be available for purchase mid-March on the SSO website, https://strathcona-symphony-orchestra.tickit.ca/ . Tam’s career includes solo performances with leading orchestras in Europe, Australia, Canada, and the U.S. He has been a top prizewinner of multiple international and national competitions as well as the recipient of numerous grants from the Canada Council for the Arts and Chalmers Foundation of the Ontario Arts Council. He is well-known as a recitalist, chamber musician, educator, and familiar face on the Vancouver Island classical music scene. Audiences will get to enjoy Tam perform the first movement (Allegro molto appassionato) of Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 , accompanied by the SSO musicians. Many of the compositions for the May concert are based on extraordinary fairy tales (Mozart’s Magic Flute , Kodály’s Háry János and Stravinsky’s The Firebird ) or feelings of a nostalgic and magical beauty (Strauss’ Blue Danube Waltz ). The SSO hopes that audiences attending the May event will feel moved by the music and feel the power of the compositions. The music is very challenging, and the orchestra can’t wait to entertain and delight their audiences with such an incredible program to end the season.

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The Georgia Strait Swingout
Sat, May 9 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The Georgia Strait Swingout

Merville Hall

Get ready to dance the night away at Merville Hall!! Join us on May 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM for a fun evening of swing dancing, great music, and awesome company. Whether you’re a pro or want to try something completely new, this event is a welcome space for any level dancers. The evening starts with a beginners swing dance lesson provided by the Comox Valley Stomp group and will be wrapped up with two sets of classic swing tunes by the Georgia Strait Big Band! Tickets. $20 in advance on Eventbrite $25 Cash at the door

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Hello Strings! Performs at the Comox United Church
Sat, May 9 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Hello Strings! Performs at the Comox United Church

Comox United Church

Blaine Waldbauer, SSO Concertmaster and Music Director for Hello Strings! will be conducting the amateur string ensemble on Saturday, May 9th, 7:00 pm, at the Comox United Church, 250 Beach Dr, Comox. Cash donations for the concert are gladly accepted at the door on the performance date.

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June 2026 2 events

July 2026 1 event

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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September 2026 2 events

November 2026 1 event

December 2026 4 events