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2023 Events in the Alberni Valley
Browse events that took place in the Alberni Valley throughout 2023, including community festivals, live music, sporting events and seasonal celebrations. This archive highlights another active year of local events across the region.
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2023
January
Friday Night MarketMarket - Every Friday till November, 4pm - 8pm
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Each Friday till November, 4-8pm a Harbour Quay Local Food Arts & Crafts Music And much more…
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Each Friday till November, 4-8pm a Harbour Quay
Local Food
Arts & Crafts
Music
And much more…
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Location
Harbour Quay (location)
5440 Argyle St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1T6
Organizer
Wesco Food Society
22jan9:50 pm9:50 pmBuffy Sainte-MarieCarry It On
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Single Film Tickets: $15 Series Pass: $55 Tickets only available until January 21, 2023 Tickets and passes are available for purchase at the Alberni Valley Museum, 4255 Wallace Street. Seating
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Single Film Tickets: $15 Series Pass: $55
Tickets only available until January 21, 2023
Tickets and passes are available for purchase at the Alberni Valley Museum, 4255 Wallace Street.
Seating is limited. Get your passes and tickets early as we expect all shows to sell out. Single tickets may be sold at the door on film night subject to availability.
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Location
Paramount Theatre (location)
4717 Argyle St
February
07feb7:30 pmI Take This ManThe Portal Players Dramatic Society
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“I Take This Man” – Feb 16-18 and Feb 23-25 at 7:30 pm Hilarious comedy! Perfect entertainment for the whole family! Tickets are available at: Alberni Co-Op Administration Office 4885 Beaver Creek
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“I Take This Man” – Feb 16-18 and Feb 23-25 at 7:30 pm
Hilarious comedy! Perfect entertainment for the whole family!
Tickets are available at:
Alberni Co-Op Administration Office
4885 Beaver Creek Rd. Mon-Fri 9-4 (Cash Only)
PRICE: $20
General admission doors open at 6:30
Text or leave a message at 250-913-0454
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Capitol Theatre (location)
4904 Argyle Street
11feb8:00 pmValentine's Day DanceFeaturing Malloomba Boogie Band!
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Doors open @ 8pm Music 9pm- 1am 19+ NO MINORS Cash Bar Silent Auction/Door Prizes/Photo Booth Advance tickets only!!! – Available at Animal Ark Alberni Storage MD Auto
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Doors open @ 8pm
Music 9pm- 1am
19+ NO MINORS
Cash Bar
Silent Auction/Door Prizes/Photo Booth
Advance tickets only!!! – Available at
$20 per person
All proceeds to be donated to SD70 Bursary Program for Mental Health
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25feb4:00 pmCNOY - Coldest Night of the Year 2023
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Location
Sage Haven Society (location)
3082 3rd Avenue
Organizer
Sage Haven Society
March
11mar7:00 pmEagle Eyes (Eagles Tribute)With Cameron Whitcomb (American Idol)
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Eagles Eyes live in Port Alberni with an opening set from Cameron Whitcomb of American Idol fame! EAGLE EYES ‘Eagle Eyes’ is a tribute to the legendary music of the Eagles.
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Eagles Eyes live in Port Alberni with an opening set from Cameron Whitcomb of American Idol fame!
EAGLE EYES
‘Eagle Eyes’ is a tribute to the legendary music of the Eagles. Eagle Eyes has taken great care and dedication to recreating the harmonies and capturing the magic of Eagles studio recordings. Hailing from Southern Vancouver Island, BC, the four members of Eagle Eyes have over 120 years of combined experience as professional touring musicians honing their musical and vocal skills. Eagle Eyes is a must-see for all Eagles fans.
CAMERON WHITCOMB
Cameron Whitcomb of Kamloops, BC rose to prominence while on the hit TV show American Idol. Whitcomb made it all the way to the top 20 on the show in 2022 and has been continuing his career playing shows across BC and beyond. The 20-year old rising star will open the night for Eagle Eyes so get there early!
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Purchase Tickets Online
19mar7:00 pmTim & The Glory BoysTHE HOME-TOWN HOEDOWN TOUR - Live at the ADSS Theatre
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Been missing Live music? Tim & The Glory Boys bring you a Barn Burnin’ Banjo Bash! Don’t miss it! The HOME-TOWN HOEDOWN Tour is THE exclusive bluegrass/country party your town has
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Been missing Live music? Tim & The Glory Boys bring you a Barn Burnin’ Banjo Bash! Don’t miss it!
The HOME-TOWN HOEDOWN Tour is THE exclusive bluegrass/country party your town has been waiting for! A spirited night of singin’, laughin’, and stompin’ yer boots. It’ll be the show you can’t stop talking about – the event of the Spring! The tickets are gonna go fast folks! Get yours before they’re gone like a tumbleweed on the Saskatchewan plains.
Tim & The Glory Boys are more than just a country bluegrass band! Rumour has it they’re also multiple JUNO award-winning artists—musical showmen if you will—that just recently signed with SONY Music. With a whole new batch of songs, they are as eager as Canadian beavers to visit your neck o’ the woods. Don’t miss a rare night of live music and fun in your own backyard!
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Location
ADSS Auditorium (location)
4000 Roger Street
Purchase Tickets Online
25mar10:00 am1:00 pmCome See the Easter Bunny with Andrea Anderson Photography
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Andrea Anderson Photography – Stirzaker’s Studio and Photosbytiaa_ have the Easter Bunny coming to town!! Cost: $19 Digital Download | Weather Permitting
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Andrea Anderson Photography – Stirzaker’s Studio and Photosbytiaa_ have the Easter Bunny coming to town!!
Cost: $19
Digital Download | Weather Permitting
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Location
Roger Creek Park (location)
25mar8:30 pm11:30 pmALIVE N KISSIN' PLAYS THE RAINBOW ROOMPORT ALBERNI KISS TRIBUTE
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KISS Tribute Alive N Kissin’ comes to Port Alberni’s Room for a night of Rock & Roll! Full Costume, Full Makeup, Full Throttle! Alive N Kissin’ is Vancouver’s premier KISS tribute
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KISS Tribute Alive N Kissin’ comes to Port Alberni’s Room for a night of Rock & Roll! Full Costume, Full Makeup, Full Throttle!
Alive N Kissin’ is Vancouver’s premier KISS tribute band. Formed in 2016, ANK first visited the Island last year, and your appetite was so huge we had to come back!
Come early to get a photo with the band before the show!
Alive N Kissin’ brings all the KISS show that can fit into the Rainbow Room! We guarantee you will not see another show like this in 2023!
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Location
Rainbow Room (location)
3752 4th Ave
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31mar8:00 pmPetunia and the VipersLive At the Kinsmen Hall
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Mt.Eliah Presents: Not your mom and dad’s country show (but they will like it too!) Featuring: Petunia and the Vipers Join us for the first of many unique and
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Mt.Eliah Presents: Not your mom and dad’s country show (but they will like it too!)
Featuring: Petunia and the Vipers
Join us for the first of many unique and amazing dance parties. Everyone is welcome!
This schedule may be subject to change:
- 8pm doors open food available.
- 8:30pm-9:15pm Petunia and the Vipers all ages/family set
- 915-10:15pm DJ
- 1015-11:00 Petunia and the Vipers late set
After Petunia plays their late set the DJ takes it away till 12 or 1 Am.
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01apr8:00 amDecades DanceProudly Presented by I Love to Dance
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Dress Your Favourite Decade! 70’s, 80’s, 90’s etc! Featurring Local DJ West Music Services Tickets: $10 – Sold at Boomerang’s Cafe, Double R Meats & at the door Age Restriction: +19 years to
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Dress Your Favourite Decade! 70’s, 80’s, 90’s etc!
Featurring Local DJ West Music Services
Tickets: $10 – Sold at Boomerang’s Cafe, Double R Meats & at the door
Age Restriction: +19 years to enter
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Location
Alberni Valley Curling Club (location)
3250 9th Ave
April
01apr10:00 pmJUNK - Live In PORT ALBERNI!with Sirreal
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JUNK Live In Concert at the Rainbow Room Featuring Local Support from Sirreal W/ Blue Satellite and Revron / Oktiv6 19+ Event 10PM DOORS Tickets: Early Bird ($25) / GA ($30) /
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JUNK Live In Concert at the Rainbow Room
Featuring Local Support from Sirreal W/ Blue Satellite and Revron / Oktiv6
19+ Event
10PM DOORS
Tickets: Early Bird ($25) / GA ($30) / VIP JUNK Tickets ($50) – NOW AVAILABLE!
Included In JUNKs VIP: Photos, Signed CD, Meet & Greet (After the show at the Merch Table)
Does not include entry into show*
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Location
Rainbow Room (location)
3752 4th Ave
Purchase Tickets Online
07apr2:30 pm4:30 pmAnnual Easter Extravaganza
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FUN GAMES – INFLATABLES – MUSIC Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM Place: Hansen Hall – 3940 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni
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FUN GAMES – INFLATABLES – MUSIC
Time: 2:30PM – 4:30PM
Place: Hansen Hall – 3940 Johnston Rd, Port Alberni
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Location
Hansen Hall (location)
3940 Johnston Rd
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14apr6:30 pm8:00 pm'Tsunami 11th Relative' documentary
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For Tsunami Preparedness Week (April 6-15), the Alberni Valley Emergency Program is hosting a documentary called ‘Tsunami 11th Relative’. This documentary has been developed by Ocean Networks Canada and focuses
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For Tsunami Preparedness Week (April 6-15), the Alberni Valley Emergency Program is hosting a documentary called ‘Tsunami 11th Relative’. This documentary has been developed by Ocean Networks Canada and focuses on First Nation history and stories of earthquakes and tsunamis that have affected Vancouver Island. The screening of this documentary is occurring in 13 different Vancouver Island communities. Join us at Echo Centre for a free documentary viewing and a discussion. Everyone welcome!
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Location
Echo Community Centre (location)
4255 Wallace St
Participants must preregister at:
https://www.cometryringette.ca/event/port-albernis-first-come-try-ringette-april-23rd-2023/
Please bring the following items with you:
1) Your own personal skates, helmet, gloves or mittens
(a limited amount of helmets and skates will be available at no charge)
2) Warm clothes (it’s cold on the ice)
AND make sure you bring a smile and enthusiasm to try the fastest game on ice!
Ringette BC and Alberni Valley Ringette Association look forward to seeing you on the ice!
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The Alberni Valley Ringette Association is hosting COME TRY RINGETTE! This FREE event is open to everyone aged 4 and up, any skill level welcome, no experience necessary. Event details: Day
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The Alberni Valley Ringette Association is hosting COME TRY RINGETTE!
This FREE event is open to everyone aged 4 and up, any skill level welcome, no experience necessary.
Event details:
Day and time: Sunday April 23, 2023, 10:00am – 12:00pm
(please arrive at 9:40 to get equipment on)
Comox Valley Ringette U12/ U14 scrimmage demo will start at 11:20am
Location: Alberni Valley Multiplex
Contact: email hidden; JavaScript is required
Participants must preregister at:
https://www.cometryringette.ca/event/port-albernis-first-come-try-ringette-april-23rd-2023/
Please bring the following items with you:
1) Your own personal skates, helmet, gloves or mittens
(a limited amount of helmets and skates will be available at no charge)
2) Warm clothes (it’s cold on the ice)
AND make sure you bring a smile and enthusiasm to try the fastest game on ice!
Ringette BC and Alberni Valley Ringette Association look forward to seeing you on the ice!
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29apr9:00 pm11:59 pmSpace Cowboy (Steve Miller Tribute) | Port Alberni, BC
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Five Acre Co. Events and 93.3 The Peak present… SPACE COWBOY (Steve Miller Band Tribute) A cosmic tribute to Steve Miller. Come on out and enjoy all the classics from Steve Miller! Look/Listen: www.facebook.com/spacecowboytributeband
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Five Acre Co. Events and 93.3 The Peak present…
SPACE COWBOY (Steve Miller Band Tribute)
A cosmic tribute to Steve Miller.
Come on out and enjoy all the classics from Steve Miller!
Look/Listen: www.facebook.com/spacecowboytributeband
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30apr2:30 pmTimbre! Choir: "Something To Sing About"
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Timbre! Choir celebrates a major milestone – 50 years of offering beautiful choral music in the Alberni Valley. Rosemary Lindsay, Musical Director With special guest artists: Danielle Marcinek, Piano Ken Lister, Bass Dave Auld, Drums Tickets:
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Timbre! Choir celebrates a major milestone – 50 years of offering beautiful choral music in the Alberni Valley.
Rosemary Lindsay, Musical Director
With special guest artists:
Danielle Marcinek, Piano
Ken Lister, Bass
Dave Auld, Drums
Tickets: Choir Members, Echo Centre, Finishing Touches, The Grove Art Gallery (at the Harbour Quay), Salmonberry’s or at Timbre2023.eventbrite.ca
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Location
Alberni District Secondary School (location)
4000 Roger St.
Purchase Tickets Online
May
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Enjoy Shopping for Crystals, Minerals, Jewelry & More And have a reading with one of the 4 Intuiative Readers, Tarot Cards. Free Admission. Door prize is an Amethyst Lamp.
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Enjoy Shopping for Crystals, Minerals, Jewelry & More
And have a reading with one of the 4 Intuiative Readers, Tarot Cards. Free Admission. Door prize is an Amethyst Lamp.
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Location
Best Western Hotel (location)
4277 Stamp Ave
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Join us for a wonderful Mothers Day Market and Event that the whole family can enjoy. Come spend some time shopping from over 20 amazing local vendors! Concession will be open! Enjoy
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Join us for a wonderful Mothers Day Market and Event that the whole family can enjoy.
Come spend some time shopping from over 20 amazing local vendors!
Concession will be open!
Enjoy a cup of tea and listen to live music.
A wonderful Addition to the Market to note:
Prepare to be amazed at the many talents that our YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS will be showcasing, featuring baking, wonderful vegetable starts just in time to plant in your garden, hand carved utensils, fishing lures, homemade jewelry, beautiful works of art and so much more. You don’t want to miss this!
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30may4:00 pm6:00 pmGreen Drinks at CharsCommunity - Meeting on the last Tuesday of Each Month
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Join other environmentalists for ‘green drinks’ at Char’s Landing, 4-6 pm. Last Tuesday of each month. All Welcome. Bring your ideas, your concerns, and help us brainstorm solutions. Among the ideas
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Join other environmentalists for ‘green drinks’ at Char’s Landing, 4-6 pm. Last Tuesday of each month. All Welcome.
Bring your ideas, your concerns, and help us brainstorm solutions. Among the ideas we’ll talk about is What is a Just Transition and how to achieve it at the community/municipal level?
Meet other people with environmental concerns in an informal setting over tea, coffee, or other drinks.
BRAINSTORMING CLIMATE SOLUTIONS-WE NEED YOU!
Join Alberni Climate Action for Green Drinks, brainstorming about our campaign against climate change.
Hosted by Jim Wright
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June
03jun7:00 pmAlberni Valley Pride Dance PartyEntertainment - Saturday, Jun 3rd at the Rainbow Room
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Come join the Alberni Valley Pride 19yrs+ Dance Party at the Rainbow Room. $15 cover at the door.
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Come join the Alberni Valley Pride 19yrs+ Dance Party at the Rainbow Room.
$15 cover at the door.
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Rainbow Room (location)
3752 4th Ave
Organizer
Alberni Valley Pride
17jun11:00 am6:00 pm7th Annual Solstice Arts FestivalFestival - Saturday, June 17th at Harbour Quay
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On June 17, the Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley is holding it’s 7th annual Solstice Arts Festival in their new backyard, the Harbour Quay! From 11AM-6PM, join us and
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On June 17, the Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley is holding it’s 7th annual Solstice Arts Festival in their new backyard, the Harbour Quay!
From 11AM-6PM, join us and our amazing vendors in celebrating the Arts in the Alberni Valley.
No tickets required. Admission is free to the public. There is a fee for vendors available on our website.
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Location
Harbour Quay (location)
5440 Argyle St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1T6
Organizer
The Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley
17jun7:00 pmVoices of LegendsMusic - Saturday, June 17th at the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 293)
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Hey all – let’s have some fun… it’s TRIBUTE time! See Elvis, Buddy, Beatles, Roy, J Cash & more, PLUS Canada’s #1 Garth Brooks tribute! Its been a LONG time… but
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Hey all – let’s have some fun… it’s TRIBUTE time! See Elvis, Buddy, Beatles, Roy, J Cash & more, PLUS Canada’s #1 Garth Brooks tribute!
Its been a LONG time… but Steve Hillis (former island boy) is back to rock y’all on June 17.
Tickets: $30
Follow on and www.stevehillis.ca
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01julAll Day03Okee Dokee Slo-Pitch TournamentCOMMUNITY | SPORTS - JULY 1-3
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Enjoy games, food, and fun at the annual Okee Dokee Slo-Pitch Tournament. Approximately 80 slo-pitch teams show up in Port Alberni for this tournament every year. The event
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Enjoy games, food, and fun at the annual Okee Dokee Slo-Pitch Tournament. Approximately 80 slo-pitch teams show up in Port Alberni for this tournament every year. The event runs over three days, during the Canada Day Weekend, and includes music in the evenings. Any funds raised during the event go to various local charities.
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July
02jul8:00 am2:00 pmGolden Oldies Show 'n ShineCommunity - Sunday, July 2nd at Williamson Park
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50th Annual Show ‘n Shine Vendors Welcome Prizes to be Won! Registration: $15 per Car 8:00AM – 12:00PM Dash Plaques – First 100 Cars
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50th Annual Show ‘n Shine
Vendors Welcome
Prizes to be Won!
Registration:
- $15 per Car
- 8:00AM – 12:00PM
- Dash Plaques – First 100 Cars
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Location
Williamson Park (location)
5081 Bishop Ave
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14jul4:00 pmFair Night MarketMARKET - FRIDAY, JUNE 14TH
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Admission is free to this event Friday July 14 from 4pm to late We have 2 bands scheduled starting with Happy Together and ending with The EPIXX Adult Beverage Garden opens at
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Admission is free to this event Friday July 14 from 4pm to late
We have 2 bands scheduled starting with Happy Together and ending with The EPIXX
Adult Beverage Garden opens at 4pm – enjoy a beverage under the tent!
Lots of vendors on site (list to be shared soon!)
Kids area hosted by the Fall Fair Junior Board.
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Location
Fairgrounds (location)
4090 Hollywood St, V9Y 4B3
Organizer
Purchase Tickets Online
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The Frontrunners Vancouver Island Trail Running Series is Vancouver Island’s premiere trail running series that takes runners off the roads and on to some of the most amazing trail networks
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The Frontrunners Vancouver Island Trail Running Series is Vancouver Island’s premiere trail running series that takes runners off the roads and on to some of the most amazing trail networks in Western Canada.
2022 showed off an amazing race in Port Alberni, this is one you won’t want to miss!
COURSE DISTANCES
Gutbuster Long Course – 21k – 500m Vertical Gain
Sport Short Course – 10k – 220m Vertical Gain
PACKAGE PICK UP
As we tend to get a large number of participants registered and to ease the congestion with parking, we stagger the bib pick up times. Package pick up will take place on the field at the Black Sheep Rugby Club. Parking is available in the parking lot at the club.
- Long Course participants can pick up their bibs starting at 9:00am until 10:00am.
- Short Course participants can pick up their bibs starting at 9:45am until 10:30am.
Start and finish at the Port Alberni Black Sheep Rugby Club field with a wicked post-race BBQ!
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Dance to your favorite 70’s, 80’s, 90’s favorites with local band The Epixx!!! Tickets: $20 Available at Pete’s Mountain Meats or Beaufort Barbers
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Dance to your favorite 70’s, 80’s, 90’s favorites with local band The Epixx!!!
Tickets: $20
Available at Pete’s Mountain Meats or Beaufort Barbers
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Beaver Creek Community Hall
September
13sep5:30 pm7:00 pmParade of ProgramsCOMMUNITY - Sept 13
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Join us on September 13, 2023 to learn about — or showcase — the amazing programs offered in the Alberni Valley, through the Parade of Programs. Participants are invited to gather
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Join us on September 13, 2023 to learn about — or showcase — the amazing programs offered in the Alberni Valley, through the Parade of Programs.
Participants are invited to gather registrations for their programs; share information about their services; sign up for clubs, sports and programs; or just to learn more about your community!
This is a one-stop shop for recreation, sport & leisure!
- Clubs: here’s your chance to gather registrations for your programs and share information about your services!
- Parents/Guardians: Don’t miss your chance to sign up for your favourite clubs, sports and programs!
- Newcomers: Stop by for a visit and learn more about your new community!
Wednesday September 13th, 2023 at the Echo Activity Centre
Time: 5:30 – 7:00pm
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Echo Community Centre (location)
4255 Wallace St
15sep7:30 pmSteel Thunder: Port Alberni Metal FestMUSIC - Sept 15
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TIME TO BOUNCE PORT ALBERNI! 3 AMAZING BANDS… PUNK THRASH CORE!! LETS GIVE THE CHIROPRACTORS SOME WORK! YOUR BANDS!!! DAISY STRANGLERS DIRTY AUDIO MACHINE BLOOD OF THE PHOENIX!!
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TIME TO BOUNCE PORT ALBERNI!
3 AMAZING BANDS… PUNK THRASH CORE!!
LETS GIVE THE CHIROPRACTORS SOME WORK!
YOUR BANDS!!!
- DAISY STRANGLERS
- DIRTY AUDIO MACHINE
- BLOOD OF THE PHOENIX!!
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Rainbow Room (location)
3752 4th Ave
20sep5:00 pm6:00 pmMeet the BabysittersCommunity - Sept 20
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Join us on September 20th from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at Echo Centre and meet the babysitters in your area! This is a ???? event to help local babysitters & families
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Join us on September 20th from 5:00 to 6:00 pm at Echo Centre and meet the babysitters in your area!
This is a ???? event to help local babysitters & families connect at one convenient time & location!
Each babysitter will have a booth/table and families will have an opportunity to roam the room & connect. Babysitters can share business cards, experience and qualifications!
???????????: Book some great babysitting gigs! Engage with families in a friendly and fun environment. ???-???????? ?? ?????? ? ?????. Prior to the event all babysitters will be contacted to attend a workshop for tips & tricks on hosting a successful booth. https://ow.ly/Vt8B50PGunM
???????/?????????: Come get to know the babysitters in your area! Bring your kiddos to play & engage! Activities will be set up for kids to give parents the time to connect and find the perfect fit for your family!
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Echo Community Centre (location)
4255 Wallace St
23sep11:00 am2:00 pmCo-op Community DayCOMMUNITY - Sept 23
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It’s very exciting to announce our annual Member Day will be unlike any member day you’ve seen before! We have been networking with our great community to collaborate with local community
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It’s very exciting to announce our annual Member Day will be unlike any member day you’ve seen before!
We have been networking with our great community to collaborate with local community colleagues to present;
Alberni Co-op Community Day
Featuring the story of “Stone Soup”, a classic story of bringing together community after hardship and adversity.
We look forward to having Pacific Rim Children & Families , Shelter Farm, Island Health, Alberni Valley Food Security, Literacy Alberni, Vancouver Island Regional Library, Pacific Care, CCIT, Nuu-Chah-nulth, CCRR, Pacific CARE, PAACL, Mamas for Mamas, Sort’n’Go, SD#70, City of Port Alberni, Sage Haven, Port Alberni Neighbourhood Welcome, 93.3 The Peak and many others make this an amazing community event.
On the day of our event the first 200 families will receive a “make your own soup kit” upon arriving.
With activity tables running from 11 – 2, along with many favourite activities we offered in the past
Activities for the whole family including
- Welcome & Opening
- Family Orientated Community Partners and Activity Tables
- Carnival Swing Ride (Adults and Kids)
- Co-op Mini Golf
- Kid Activities (Glitter Tattoos, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Target Game)
- Bouncy Castle
- Free BBQ Hot Dog Lunch
- Information, Member and Career Table
- Adult Games
- Music
- Draws & Prizes
- And More
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Alberni District Co-op
October
Ticket includes dinner and a donation to the West Coast General Hospital Foundation.
Your choice of:
- Chicken Souvlakia – served with greek salad, rice, potato & daily vegetables (gluten-free)
- Spanakopita Dinner – served with greek salad, rice, potato & daily vegetables (vegetarian )
- Fettuccine Alfredo with Prawns
TICKETS ARE $40 EACH, INCLUDES ONE OF THESE THREE DINNERS.
Dessert Option ** Cheesecake (gluten-free) additional $10 **
Selection must be made upon ticket purchase.
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Dinner & Fashion Show Join us Wednesday evening for a Fall Fashion show and dinner – hosted by Valley Vibe, Gayle’s Fashion, Walk the Coast and Orestes Kouzina Greek Restaurant. In
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Dinner & Fashion Show
Join us Wednesday evening for a Fall Fashion show and dinner – hosted by Valley Vibe, Gayle’s Fashion, Walk the Coast and Orestes Kouzina Greek Restaurant. In honour of Linda Bower, long time local resident and previous owner of Belles Amies – with all proceeds being donated in her name to West Coast General Hospital Foundation to recognize all the years of work and dedicate she gave to our community.
Tickets: $40 (cash only)
Tickets will go on Sale Friday September 8th, at Gayles Fashion and Walk the Coast or contact Megan directly at email hidden; JavaScript is required
Ticket includes dinner and a donation to the West Coast General Hospital Foundation.
Your choice of:
- Chicken Souvlakia – served with greek salad, rice, potato & daily vegetables (gluten-free)
- Spanakopita Dinner – served with greek salad, rice, potato & daily vegetables (vegetarian )
- Fettuccine Alfredo with Prawns
TICKETS ARE $40 EACH, INCLUDES ONE OF THESE THREE DINNERS.
Dessert Option ** Cheesecake (gluten-free) additional $10 **
Selection must be made upon ticket purchase.
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Location
Orestes Kouzina (location)
4505 Gertrude St
27oct6:00 pm8:00 pmSPOOKY Roller SkatingCOMMUNITY - Friday, October 27, 6PM - 8PM
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? Ghosts and Goblins, take your costume for a test skate on Friday October 27 and enjoy spooky music, disco lights, treats & fun at Glenwood! ? Prizes will be handed
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? Ghosts and Goblins, take your costume for a test skate on Friday October 27 and enjoy spooky music, disco lights, treats & fun at Glenwood! ?
Prizes will be handed out for creative costumes!
Check out upcoming FREE Special Events at playinpa.ca/special-events/
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27oct8:00 pmRainbow Room Presents: The Big EmptyMusic - Friday, October 27, 8PM
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Port Alberni Band The Big Empty will be making their debut performance at the Rainbow Room on Friday Oct 27th 2023 for a Spooktacular Halloween Event… Don’t be scared these
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Port Alberni Band The Big Empty will be making their debut performance at the Rainbow Room on Friday Oct 27th 2023 for a Spooktacular Halloween Event… Don’t be scared these guys are pros and will be playing all your Favourite Hits from the 90’s to Today. Only $5.00 cover at the door. If your scared you won’t get in, we suggest you get here early.. Gates at 8:00….
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Rainbow Room (location)
3752 4th Ave
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28oct1:00 pm3:00 pmHaunted Harbour QuayCOMMUNITY - Saturday, October 28, 1 - 3PM
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Start your spooky shennanigins off with us down at the Harbour Quay! Saturday October 28th from 1pm to 3pm, come trick or treat at participating business, pick up some extra treats,
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Start your spooky shennanigins off with us down at the Harbour Quay!
Saturday October 28th from 1pm to 3pm, come trick or treat at participating business, pick up some extra treats, stop in for lunch or take home dinner! Colouring activities and costume contest will be in the Spirit Square ?????♀️?♂️
Start your loop at Pinto Goods and Refillery, then pop into CG HAIR SALON and The Broken Bow, then head down the street to Salmonberries Emporium around the corner to The Grove Art Gallery & Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley, All Mex’d Up, The Sugar Shak, and The Donut Shop! Next up is The Starboard Grill, and then up into the Spirit Square to Grassroots, Soul of the Shore and the Homestead Cookhouse Port Alberni

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Harbour Quay (location)
5440 Argyle St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1T6
28oct8:00 pmHalloween Costume DanceENTERTAINMENT - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 8PM
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I Love to Dance is Back! With Deranged DJ MIKE For One Frightfully Fun Night Saturday, October 28th – 8PM HALLOWEEN COSTUME DANCE! Tickets sold at Boomerangs, Double R Meats &
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I Love to Dance is Back!
With Deranged DJ MIKE
For One Frightfully Fun Night
Saturday, October 28th – 8PM
HALLOWEEN COSTUME DANCE!
Tickets sold at Boomerangs, Double R Meats & at the door
JOIN US IF YOU DARE…
At the HAUNTED CURLING CLUB – 3250 9th Ave, Port Alberni
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Alberni Valley Curling Club (location)
3250 9th Ave
29oct2:45 pm4:15 pmHalloween Costume SkateCommunity - Sunday, October 29, 2:45PM - 4:15PM
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? Take your costume for a test skate on Sunday October 29 and enjoy spooky music, treats & fun on the ice! ? Prizes will be handed out for creative costumes!
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? Take your costume for a test skate on Sunday October 29 and enjoy spooky music, treats & fun on the ice! ?
Prizes will be handed out for creative costumes! ?
Check out upcoming FREE Special Events at playinpa.ca/special-events/
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29oct7:30 pm6:27 pmCOLIN JAMES Blues TRIOMusic - Sunday, October 29
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Colin James Blues Trio Tickets: $50 (plus S.C.) available at Echo Community Centre Echo Community Centre 4255 Wallace Street Port Alberni Call for more info: 250 723 2181
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Colin James Blues Trio
Tickets: $50 (plus S.C.) available at Echo Community Centre
Echo Community Centre
4255 Wallace Street
Port Alberni
Call for more info: 250 723 2181
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ADSS Auditorium (location)
4000 Roger Street
November
10nov7:30 pmDaniel Wesley Live at Alberni Brewing Company
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Join us for an evening of live music with Daniel Wesley! When: Friday 10th November @7.30pm Tickets $35 Available to purchase @Alberni Brewing Co. (Tickets are non-refundable)
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Join us for an evening of live music with Daniel Wesley!
When: Friday 10th November @7.30pm
Tickets $35
Available to purchase @Alberni Brewing Co.
(Tickets are non-refundable)
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Alberni Brewing Company (location)
4630 Adelaide St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6N4
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Alberni Brewing Company Organizer
23nov6:00 pm8:00 pmMuseum Festive NightCOMMUNITY - Thursday, November 23, 6PM - 8PM
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Enjoy a special festive family evening at the museum – with old fashioned Christmas activities, special crafts to take home, storytelling, write and mail letters Santa and cards to those
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Enjoy a special festive family evening at the museum – with old fashioned Christmas activities, special crafts to take home, storytelling, write and mail letters Santa and cards to those special folks on your list, discover our Museum Shop with our Curator and enjoy some festive seasonal treats. There will be few surprises as you explore the museum exhibits and take in the museum shop presentation at 6:30!
Admission: FREE!
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Alberni Valley Museum (location)
4255 Wallace St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 3Y6
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Come Join Us for Our Holiday Winter Market! Where: Glenwood Centre When: Saturday, November 2 from 10 to 5 & Sunday, Nov 3 from 10 to 4 Santa Photos Saturday 1 to
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Come Join Us for Our Holiday Winter Market!
Where: Glenwood Centre
When: Saturday, November 2 from 10 to 5 & Sunday, Nov 3 from 10 to 4
Santa Photos Saturday 1 to 3
Sunday Health & Beauty Vendors on Stage. Door prize draw.
Free admission.
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December
03dec2:30 pmBarkley Sounds Choir: Sing Noel!MUSIC, COMMUNITY - Sunday December 3, 2:30PM
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This year the Phil’s Harmonics String Orchestra is featuring Jeremy Rainer. He is a 13 year old viola phenom from Nanaimo. He will be performing the Telemann Viola Concert in
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This year the Phil’s Harmonics String Orchestra is featuring Jeremy Rainer. He is a 13 year old viola phenom from Nanaimo. He will be performing the Telemann Viola Concert in G. You do not want to miss that!
Adults: $15 | Under 12: $5
Tickets at: The Grove Art Gallery, Echo Centre, Choir Members
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Alberni Valley United Church (location)
3747 Church St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1T5
09dec9:00 am12:00 pmChristmas at the MarketCommunity Market - Saturday, December 9th 9AM - 12PM
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Come get your local treats, snacks, gifts, meats, honey and other local handmade/grown items at the Spirit Square Farmers Market! We are welcoming additional vendors for these Christmas focused markets
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Come get your local treats, snacks, gifts, meats, honey and other local handmade/grown items at the Spirit Square Farmers Market!
We are welcoming additional vendors for these Christmas focused markets $15 for a table – Message us for more information.
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Harbour Quay (location)
5440 Argyle St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 1T6
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Spirit Square Farmers' Market
21dec6:30 pm9:00 pmArt NightFAMILY & COMMUNITY - Thursday, December 21st from 6:30PM - 9:00PM
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Fundraiser for the 1st Port Alberni Scouts at Cherry Creek Community Hall All supplies provided and no experience necessary for this ART NIGHT Fundraiser. Join Mario and Jenn and the 1st
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Fundraiser for the 1st Port Alberni Scouts at Cherry Creek Community Hall
All supplies provided and no experience necessary for this ART NIGHT Fundraiser. Join Mario and Jenn and the 1st Port Alberni Scout Group for an evening of creativity and laughter. There will be paint, music, snacks, drinks and prizes! What more do you need in life? Get your tickets and spread the word, let’s raise some FUNDS. Live Creatively Port Alberni!!
