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May 3 to May 10Source-checked before publishing

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#1

Sun

3

May

The Ladies Foursome at Chemainus Theatre

Runs through Sun, May 17 · Chemainus Theatre Festival · Cowichan · Tickets from $24

Norm Foster’s golf-course comedy-drama is running at Chemainus Theatre through mid-May.

Book aheadRain-friendlyLonger trip; book ahead.
Check detailsVenue pageChecked May 2 via Chemainus Theatre Festival

#3

Fri

8

May

Esquimalt Buccaneer Days

May 8, 10:00 AM to May 10, 4:00 PM · Archie Browning Place · Victoria · Free entry; rides and activities may vary

Esquimalt’s festival weekend packs in the midway, parade, marketplace, kids activities, and food.

Best for familiesFreeBest as part of a Victoria weekend.
Check detailsDestination Greater Victoria listingChecked May 2 via Destination Greater Victoria

#4

Mon

4

May

Salmonberry Nature Festival

May 4, 9:00 AM to May 10, 5:00 PM · Greenways Land Trust and Campbell River locations · Campbell River · Check event source

Campbell River nature week with trail walks, talks, and Greenways Land Trust events.

Best for familiesSome driving; check program times.
Check detailsCampbell River Now listingChecked May 2 via Campbell River Now

#5

Sat

9

May

The Georgia Strait Swingout

Sat, May 9, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM · Merville Hall · Comox Valley · $20 advance / $25 door listed

A Merville Hall swing-dance evening with a lesson, live big-band energy, and a friendly community feel.

Book aheadEveningEasy local evening; check ticket availability and whether door sales remain.
Check detailsComox Valley Community Calendar listingChecked May 2 via Comox Valley Community Calendar

#6

Sun

10

May

Comox Valley Concert Band: What An Adventure

Sun, May 10, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM · Florence Filberg Centre · Comox Valley · Youth 12 and under free; check source for other tickets

A Mother’s Day concert with a 65-piece local concert band at the Florence Filberg Centre.

Book aheadRain-friendlyBest for familiesEasy Courtenay plan; confirm ticket details before treating it as free.
Check detailsComox Valley Community Calendar listingChecked May 2 via Comox Valley Community Calendar

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