Music, Dance or Theatre

Fri May 24, 2013 - Sun May 26, 2013

The Shuswap Lake International Writers' Festival brings together writers, readers, published authors, editors and publishers in an exciting and stimulating 3 day festival. The full festival registration includes a Friday night coffee house, Saturday night Storytellers' Party, a day and a half of workshops (all day Saturday and Sunday morning), as well as Saturday lunch and Sunday brunch.

Wed May 22, 2013 - Sun June 02, 2013

Celebrate with famed Canadian clown duo Mump & Smoot in Something-the hit show that put them on the map! Last delighting Vancouver audiences in 1994, Mump & Smoot return with a rare revival of the show that started it all. In Something, we find the intrepid duo prancing through the etiquette of a fine cafe, the sorrow & despair of a wake, & the pandemonium of the doctor's office.

Mump & Smoot, also referred to as clowns of horror, inhabit a parallel universe called Ummo, worship a god named Ummo, and speak their own brand of gibberish, Ummonian. Not for children!

Wed May 22, 2013 - Sat June 01, 2013

Canada's groundbreaking solo performance festival is back this year with a line up of shows featuring returning Fringe Favourites, worldwide smash-hits & fresh new works by innovative emerging artists. Please see our website for more details.

Sat May 25, 2013 - Sat May 25, 2013

Come celebrate children & families in our community at the Island Children's Festival, featuring a headline performance by Fred Penner. Also performing is children's singer & songwriter, Shé; Mad Science of Vancouver Island; Michael Jackson impersonator & musician, Tristan Thompson; & local dance group, Dansko. Activities offered at the event include arts & crafts, kid's yoga, games, face painting, a bouncy castle, & many more. Local food vendors will also be on location. Tickets are $10 & free for children five & under. They are available at all Megson FitzPatrick locations and at the door. Please visit islandchildrensfestival.com for more information.

Mon May 27, 2013 - Sun June 02, 2013

Embark on A Journey of Discovery with the annual Vancouver International Children's Festival at its new home on Granville Island. Featuring acclaimed performances from Canada and around the world. Not to be missed!

Thu May-30-13

The Park Inn & Suites is home to Fairview Pub, one of Vancouver's best venues for live Jazz, Rhythm & Blues entertainment. This legendary Vancouver pub is popular with locals and guests alike and features live music and drink specials at the full-service bar. Our popular Thursday Night Jazz features John Nolan Jazz trio followed by the house band. Visit us online for schedule of upcoming shows.

Fri May 31, 2013 - Sat June 01, 2013

Provincial Fiddle Contest sponsored by the Kelowna Old Time Fiddlers. Concert Friday May 31 - guest artist and 3 times Grand Master Champion, Mark Sullivan.

Saturday registration at 9:30 am; contest starts at 10:00 am. Open to all ages. Dance to follow. Children under 12 are free. For more information, please see our website.

Fri June 07, 2013 - Sun June 09, 2013

The Pender Harbour Blues Festival - June 7, 8 and 9th, 2013. Line-ups includes Jim Byrnes, Brickhouse, Tim Hearsey, John Lee Sanders, Matt Watson, David Vest Willie MacCalder and Steve Kozak. Check website for updates.

Sat June 08, 2013 - Sat June 08, 2013

On Saturday, June 8th at 7:30 PM, the historic St. Andrew's-Wesley church will ring with the joyful sounds of Vancouver's 90-voice City Soul Choir, directed by Brian Tate. SOULUNPLUGGED is an evening of a cappella music. This concert is unique for the City Soul Choir, who usually performs with a rocking gospel/soul band. Brian says: "For centuries, the ecstatic sound of unaccompanied voices singing together in sacred spaces has proved to be unequalled in power and beauty. The choir will perform African, Gregorian, and Native American chants, spirituals, gospel, folk and classical selections - music to touch, heal, excite, and inspire.

Fri June 14, 2013 - Sun June 16, 2013

The Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival is presented by the Sunshine Coast Jazz & Entertainment Society where tradition & innovation meet. The event venues are located through the Sunshine Coast region, & this year's line-up is sure to have something for everyone. Check our website for more information on ticket prices & event times.