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Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, and nearby communities where most weekly picks cluster. Start close to home, then branch out if something nearby is worth the drive.

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The Georgia Strait Swingout

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Sat

9

May

6:30 PM

Evening plan

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 aheadEveningMusic

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Easy local evening; check ticket availability and whether door sales remain.

Checked May 2 via Comox Valley Community Calendar

Sun

10

May

2:00 PM

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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 familiesMusic

Confirm ticket details before treating it as free.

Easy Courtenay plan; confirm ticket details before treating it as free.

Checked May 2 via Comox Valley Community Calendar

Fri

8

May

8:00 PM

Evening plan

COVE and XL Pants at The Waverley

Fri, May 8, 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM

The Waverley Hotel, Comox Valley

$15 presale listed

COVE and XL Pants bring a small-room music night to The Waverley in Cumberland.

Book aheadEveningMusic

Verify age policy and ticket availability.

Verify age policy and ticket availability.

Checked May 2 via Comox Valley Community Calendar

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1 event

#1

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.

Check program times.

Best for familiesSome driving
Check detailsCampbell River Now listingChecked May 2 via Campbell River Now

Island picks

Bigger Island plans when the event is worth leaving the area for.

3 events

#2

Mon

4

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.

Longer trip; book ahead.

Book aheadRain-friendlyLonger trip
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 as part of a Victoria weekend.

Best for familiesFreeLonger trip
Check detailsDestination Greater Victoria listingChecked May 2 via Destination Greater Victoria

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