Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

A Rocky Mountain Christmas: Celebrating the Songs of John Denver
2024-11-28 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Geek SOS Services Ltd presents
A Rocky Mountain High Christmas” returns to Duncan, promising an unforgettable night filled with the timeless hits of John Denver and beloved Christmas music, making it the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. With special guests the Rocky Mountain High Philharmonic Orchestra, the Nanaimo Youth Choir and from the touring production of “Music of the Night” the amazing soprano Melina Schein. Audience members can expect to sing along to all the classic John Denver tunes, as well as cherished Christmas songs from his iconic TV special with the Muppets and his acclaimed “Rocky Mountain Christmas” album. This tribute to John Denver’s music is a genuine celebration, focusing solely on the music itself rather than attempting to imitate the legendary artist. With arrangements by John’s longtime friend and arranger/conductor Lee Holdridge, the performance promises to honor Denver’s legacy in the most authentic way possible.

Critics have raved about the production, with the Calgary Herald calling it “For the Love of John Denver….Amazing!” and Global TV Toronto labeling it “An absolute must-see.” The Daily Courier adds, “Rocky Mountain High offers a spectacular evening of great music… Every tribute show should be like this one!”
Don’t miss this special holiday season treat that guarantees to create lasting memories. “A Rocky Mountain High Christmas” is set to be an incredible and unforgettable occasion that will be talked about for years to come. Get your tickets now for an experience that promises to enchant and delight audiences of all ages.

God Is A Scottish Drag Queen Christmas Special
2024-11-29 19:30 - 21:30
Quatro Entertainment presents
Suitable for 16+ audiences.
The holiday hit returns to Duncan this November! Back by popular demand, God, dressed in an all new holiday power suit, returns to set the record straight and expound on everything from the beginnings of Christmas with Yule, Saturnalia and Winter Solstice, to holiday foods, Christmas carols, Star Wars, the true story of the Nativity, and even Tiny Tim! This show blends together the nostalgia of holidays gone by, a hilarious and laugh-out-loud look at the holidays of today and a heartwarming and perfectly sweet peek at holidays yet to come! The Christmas Special has become the most popular show of the entire series and is an absolute must see! You will never look at Egg Nog the same way again!
Mike Delamont is a critically acclaimed performer and comedian from the west coast. As a stand up comedian Mike has appeared on CBC’s The Debaters & Laugh Out Loud, Sirius XM’s Top Comic, Halifax Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Just For Laughs, and at the world famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles. He is best known for his one man God Is A Scottish Drag Queen series which has sold out major theatres across North America for the past decade.

Got Stones! The Rolling Stones Experience
2024-11-30 20:00 - 21:30
GS Entertainment presents
General tickets are on sale Tuesday, Oct 8 at 10am PST
Get ready to rock out with the ultimate tribute to The Rolling Stones at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre this November!
Come and experience the iconic music of The Rolling Stones brought to life by talented veteran musicians who capture the essence of the legendary band. Sing along to all your favorite hits!
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event – grab your friends and get ready to party like it’s the 60s all over again!

Canada's Best Karate: Christmas Concert
2024-12-01 15:00 - 17:30
Canada’s Best Karate presents
The annual Canada’s Best Karate Christmas Concert is here again! Come watch all the students from the tots all the way to the adults perform. See what tricks and special demos the black belts have in store this year. This is something you do not want to miss!

Canadian Brass: Making Spirits Bright!
2024-12-06 20:00 - 22:30
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre and Cowichan Symphony Society presents
Child/Student $30
With an international reputation as one of the most popular brass ensembles today, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of the world’s most famous brass group.
Masters of concert presentations, Canadian Brass has developed a uniquely engaging stage presence and rapport with audiences. What set Canadian Brass apart from all other performing artists in 1970 was the relentless search for repertoire that was both loved by its performers and embraced by a growing brass audience. Each of their concerts exhibit a full range of musical styles, from trademark Baroque and Dixieland tunes, to Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Joplin, Gershwin and Ellington to ballet, opera and new compositions and arrangements created especially for them.
With a discography of over 135 albums, Canadian Brass has been an important pioneer in bringing brass music to mass audiences everywhere. They have received a combined total of 24 GRAMMY and Juno nominations and won the German Echo Award for Goldberg Variations. Their most recent album, Canadiana, features unique arrangements of many Canadian superstars including Joni Mitchell and Drake. Touring legends with an enthusiastic fan base, Canadian Brass play to packed houses worldwide and were the first brass ensemble from the West to perform in the People’s Republic of China as well as the first brass group to take the main stage at Carnegie Hall. Canadian Brass has made appearances on The Tonight Show, Today, Entertainment Tonight, Evening at Pops with John Williams and the Boston Pops, Beverly Sills’ Music Around the World, numerous PBS specials, including a celebrated appearance on Sesame Street, and are frequent guests of many major symphony orchestras.
Joe Burgstaller and Mikio Sasaki, trumpetsJeff Nelsen, hornKeith Dyrda, tromboneChuck Daellenbach, tuba

A Nutcrackin' Christmas
2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00
Judy Hogg’s Celtic Rhythm Dancers presents
Judy Hogg’s Celtic Rhythm Dancers showcase a festive holiday performance with dancers of all ages and genres!

Laila Biali: Wintersongs & Holiday Classics
2024-12-08 15:00 - 18:30
Senior $32 | Student/Child $20
In support of her highly-anticipated new album, multi-award-winning vocalist, pianist and songwriter Laila Biali brings Wintersongs & Holiday Classics across Canada. Experience winter-inspired original music alongside thrilling arrangements of secular and sacred classics featuring fellow JUNO winner and GRAMMY nominee Jane Bunnett, strings and other special guests – an enchanted world of snow-swept landscapes, twinkling lights, and the magic of the holiday season.

Reel Alternatives: Beethoven's Nine
2024-12-09 19:00 - 21:30
The Cowichan Hospice Society presents
Subscribe to all 5 shows for $70!

Beethoven’s renowned Ninth Symphony, celebrates freedom and humanity, resonates across time through performances commemorating pivotal events, revealing the work’s profound cultural impact and timeless expression of resilience.
Drama

Reel Alternatives is a monthly fundraiser bringing Toronto Film Festival’s critically acclaimed films to the Cowichan Valley. This year’s circuit will feature five acclaimed films. All proceeds go directly to benefiting individuals and families in Cowichan through Cowichan Hospice by ensuring hospice services are available when they need them.
Note that the concession will be open with snacks and drinks, along with coffee and tea, available for purchase.

Buddy's Holly Jolly Christmas featuring Zachary Stevenson
2024-12-11 19:30 - 21:30
Original Legends of Rock & Roll presents
General tickets are on sale Friday, August 2 at 10am PST
Zachary Stevenson is the leading man from the hit musical “The Buddy Holly Story”…he is the main attraction and host for this special Christmas concert… Buddy’s Holly Jolly Christmas. Stevenson will be joined by the Chicago-based trio The Lovettes with their show-stopping salute to the female icons and girl groups of the 1950s and 60s. For over a decade, The Lovettes have been putting their own twist on the ladies who shaped Rock and Roll music… performing all over the US, Canada and Europe. They are endorsed by founding members of The Shirelles and Chiffons and have made television appearances on David Letterman and PBS’ Next Doo Wop Generation! Hear all the big hits plus a sprinkle of your favorite seasonal tunes performed by the cast with backing provided by the Legends All-Star Band.

The Nutcracker
2024-12-14 12:00 - 14:00
Additional showtime December 14, 2024 | 4pm
Senior $32 | Student/Child $20 | Family $90

Family pricing is available by phone or in person only. Please visit or call the Ticket Centre at 250-746-2722.
The Royal City Youth Ballet returns with two matinee performances of its extravagant production of the holiday favourite featuring Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.
Experience the magic of The Nutcracker this holiday season with RCYB’s full length ballet, featuring a cast of 100+ dedicated and enthusiastic dancers under the direction of Keitha Campeau. Performing to Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music, this traditional ballet has beautiful sets designed by Jean Claude Olivier and extravagant, colourful costumes by Chris Sinosich.
It’s Christmas Eve, a time when dreams may come true. Drosselmeyer, the godfather to Clara, brings gifts and magic to her parents’ home for the annual Christmas party. His special gift to Clara is a large Nutcracker soldier. When she falls asleep after the party, Clara is cradling the Nutcracker in her arms and begins to dream.  In her dream, her Nutcracker soldier fights a battle and transports her on a sleigh through the Land of Snow to the Land of Sweets, where she meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and people from far away lands.
The ballet closes as Drosselmeyer brings Clara back from her dream, still cradling her Nutcracker soldier and treasuring the wonderful dream.

The Nutcracker
2024-12-14 16:00 - 18:00
Additional showtime December 14, 2024 | 12pm
Senior $32 | Student/Child $20 | Family $90

Family pricing is available by phone or in person only. Please visit or call the Ticket Centre at 250-746-2722.
The Royal City Youth Ballet returns with two matinee performances of its extravagant production of the holiday favourite featuring Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.
Experience the magic of The Nutcracker this holiday season with RCYB’s full length ballet, featuring a cast of 100+ dedicated and enthusiastic dancers under the direction of Keitha Campeau. Performing to Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music, this traditional ballet has beautiful sets designed by Jean Claude Olivier and extravagant, colourful costumes by Chris Sinosich.
It’s Christmas Eve, a time when dreams may come true. Drosselmeyer, the godfather to Clara, brings gifts and magic to her parents’ home for the annual Christmas party. His special gift to Clara is a large Nutcracker soldier. When she falls asleep after the party, Clara is cradling the Nutcracker in her arms and begins to dream.  In her dream, her Nutcracker soldier fights a battle and transports her on a sleigh through the Land of Snow to the Land of Sweets, where she meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and people from far away lands.
The ballet closes as Drosselmeyer brings Clara back from her dream, still cradling her Nutcracker soldier and treasuring the wonderful dream.

Winter Harp
2024-12-15 14:00 - 16:00
Senior $35 | Student $10 | Family $90
Family tickets are not available online. Please visit or call the Ticket Centre at 250-746-2722 to book.
Celebrate Christmas and the holiday season with the Winter Harp Ensemble! Glorious music and song combine with festive stories to warm your heart and wrap you in the Christmas spirit.
Winter Harp is a Christmas masterpiece. Velvet gowns, golden instruments, candles, and backdrops of cathedrals and snow combine to transport you to another time and place. Classical and Celtic harps, flutes and rare medieval instruments, percussion, poetry and song envelop you in the silken cloak of Christmas. Familiar carols, along with songs ancient and rare, celebrate the season and set your heart singing. Don’t miss this journey of pure magic! Winter Harp — where Christmas begins.

Queen of Angels School: In A Galilee Far, Far Away
2024-12-18 19:00 - 21:30
Queen of Angels presents

Queen of Angels School proudly presents “In A Galilee Far, Far Away” – a student Christmas musical of galactic proportions!

Created by Steve Moore, Rob Howard and David Gutherie

Cowichan Musical Society: A Christmas Carol
2024-12-20 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-12-21 14:00 - 16:00
Cowichan Musical Society presents
Child $29
Get into the holiday spirit this season with CMS’ multimedia presentation of A Christmas Carol! Featuring local artists and choirs, this festive performance is fundraising event for the Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation.

Penelakut: Returning to The Healing Circle
2025-01-08 19:00 - 21:30
Ma’Kola Housing Society presents
Free community screening of Penelakut: Returning to the Healing Circle. A filmmaker returns to Penelakut Island twenty-five years after documenting abuse at Kuper Island Indian Residential School.

16+ event

Artist Meet & Greet: Adin Teufel
2025-01-12 13:00 - 21:30
Join us for an artist meet & greet with Adin Teufel, showcasing the newest exhibition: Animus.
As a self-taught artist and one who is easily distracted, Adin feels he lied his way to get where he is now. Inspired by Jung, Joseph Campbell & Stéphane Blanquette, art has always given Adin something to focus on. His truth is that everything has a consciousness, and what seems material is actually mental
Adin tries to tell stories in a single image, juxtaposing organic patterns while incorporating mixed feelings and emotions. Each idea is a spirit child, caringly worked until they tell him they’re big enough to be out in the world on their own.
Everyone has characteristics of classic monster archetypes. Often, it is healing to paint out negative feelings. Adin’s life becomes the subject of his paintings. Myths and monsters, plants and animals.
Earthy, primitive, and organic.

Eagle Eyes
2025-01-16 19:30 - 21:30
Mur-Man Productions presents
Eagles dominated soft rock throughout the 70’s with unforgettable hits like Take It Easy, Witchy Woman, Best Of My Love, One of These Nights, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It To The Limit, New Kid In Town. Hotel California, Life In The Fast Lane, Heartache Tonight, The Long Run, I Can’t Tell You Why… and more.Beautiful and catchy melodies with amazing lead and harmony vocals have made the Eagles one of the most famous, respected and loved rock groups of all time, with broad appeal to all ages. Eagle Eyes capture lead and harmony vocals with breath-taking precision that is nothing less than stunning. All vocals are live…. you won’t hear a single pre-recorded vocal track. Eagle Eyes is arguablythe best Eagles tribute in North America, and has received standing ovations from audiences in Canada, and in several States in the USA, including Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Idaho and Alaska
Eagle Eyes are…Jack Gunderson, bass and lead vocals, fills the vocal roles of Glenn Frey and Timothy B. Schmidt.Jason Dunajski, guitars and lead vocals, fills the vocal roles of Don Henley and Randy Meisner.Ray Harvey, guitars and lead vocals, fills the vocal role of Joe Walsh.Kenneth Ermter, drums and lead vocals, also fills the vocal roles of Henley and Meisner.
All four members of Eagle Eyes are lifetime professional musicians with several decades of combined experience on the road and in the studio with a number of different bands and projects over the years.Eagle Eyes embrace all of this musical dedication and experience to deliver a show that is nothing short of magnificent, making them among the top-drawing tribute acts wherever they perform.

Snowed In Comedy Tour
2025-01-17 19:30 - 21:30
Snowed In Comedy Tour presents
Seniors $47.00 | Students $35.00

General tickets are on sale Friday, October 11 at 10am PST
The Snowed In Comedy Tour has turned into a Canadian success story, celebrating its sixteenth year. It has now grown to become the biggest comedy tour in Canada. Playing in 70 cities this year, coast to coast. In a market still dominated by American acts, with American TV credits, a small Canadian comedy tour has managed to succeed. Like the Tragically Hip they have done it by touring and making more and more people laugh, year after year. The tour has now performed in Australia, The US, France, and Switzerland. The tour has received numerous standing ovations.
Four international comedians come together to create one amazing show with each bringing a unique and hilarious take providing something for everyone. Just for Laughs winner Dan Quinn is joined by the Great Canadian Laugh Off winner, Paul Myrehaug and 6 time Canadian Comedian of the year nominee, Pete Zedlacher. We are proud to announce that Erica Sigurdson with over 70 appearances on the Debaters, will be joining us. Don’t miss out on the comedy show called “Better than the Just for Laughs Tour” and “Delivers a Flurry of Laughs”.
Erica Sigurdson70+ appearances on the DebatersWinnipeg Comedy FestivalJust for LaughsHalifax Comedy Festival
Pete Zedlacher6-time nominee of the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Stand-upWinner of Sirius XM’s Top Comic8 appearances at Montreal’s Just For Laughs FestivalHalifax And Winnipeg Comedy Festival
Dan QuinnWinner of Canadian Competition at Just for LaughsOpened for Rob Schneider, Russell PetersBest of Fest Moncton Comedy FestivalTV Special on Check TV, Comedy Network
Paul MyrehaugCBC’s the Debaters$25,000 Great Canadian Laugh off winnerJust For Laughs, Comedy Now on CTV

CSS: Victoria Baroque - Phantasm with David Greenberg
2025-01-19 14:00 - 17:00
Cowichan Symphony Society presents
Child/Student $20
NOTE: Online tickets will be closed on Thursday, January 16 at 5:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door before the performance (cash only).
This performance will take place at the Killy Theatre at Brentwood College School in Mill Bay.Victoria BaroqueDavid Greenberg – Purcel, Vivaldi, Celtic Folk Songs

Reel Alternatives: Queen of My Dreams
2025-01-20 19:00 - 21:30
The Cowichan Hospice Society presents
Subscribe to all 5 shows for $70!

Azra is worlds apart from her conservative Muslim mother. Following a tragedy, Azra finds herself on a Bollywood-inspired journey to Pakistan – guided by memories of her mother’s youth in Karachi and her own coming-of-age in rural Canada.
Drama

Reel Alternatives is a monthly fundraiser bringing Toronto Film Festival’s critically acclaimed films to the Cowichan Valley. This year’s circuit will feature five acclaimed films. All proceeds go directly to benefiting individuals and families in Cowichan through Cowichan Hospice by ensuring hospice services are available when they need them.
Note that the concession will be open with snacks and drinks, along with coffee and tea, available for purchase.

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival 2025
2025-01-23 19:00 - 22:30
Student $10
We are proud to present the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival for the second year in 2025! The evening will include exhilarating award-winning short films about climbing, biking, snowsports, environmental stewardship and more!
Part 1 (67 mins)IntermissionPart 2 (65 mins)IntermissionPart 3 (35 mins)

International Guitar Night XXV
2025-01-30 19:30 - 21:30
Senior $38 | Student $10
The 25th annual International Guitar Night is back with a brand new line up of internationally-acclaimed musicians. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling.
Lulo Reinhardt | Germany
The grand-nephew of legendary Django Reinhardt, Lulo plays Latin Swing music, a combination of Gypsy Swing with Latin rhythms. Reinhardt, a name associated with World Music and his patented Latin Swing, is a guitar virtuoso with unmistakable roots. He was born in Koblenz, Germany on December 10, 1961 and comes from the famous Reinhardt family. Lulo was raised in the Sinti tradition where Django Reinhardt’s music played a massive part
Alexandra Whittingham | Britain
Young British guitarist Alexandra Whittingham trained classically for twelve years before releasing her debut album My European Journey in 2021. The album focuses on 19th-century European repertoire. Her passion for nineteenth-century music combined with a love of discovering lesser-known composers and bringing them into the spotlight. Staple works by Napoléon Coste, Giulio Regondi, and Luigi Legnani give a warm Romantic embrace to a clutch of unheard miniatures – brimming with character and local color from Vienna, London, Copenhagen, and beyond.
Niwel Tsumbu | Democratic Republic of The Congo
Niwel Tsumbu​ is a guitarist and singer who grew up with the hip-swinging Soukous music from the Democratic Republic Of The Congo. Strongly influenced by guitarists such as Paco de Lucia, Luambo Makiadi, Baden Powell and Joe Pass, Niwel Tsumbu has amalgamated these different styles and blurred the boundaries of African, Classical and Jazz music with his amazing virtuosity, passion and graceful guitar playing.
Sönke Meinen | Germany
A single guitar and a bar stool, Sönke Meinen doesn’t need much more to break with the expectations of a conventional guitar concert and to enthuse his audiences all over the world. With his captivating performances, the charismatic musician makes acoustic guitar music accessible to everyone who is looking for something original, handmade and extraordinary or simply for finest musical entertainment.

Cowichan Musical Society's Legally Blonde: The Musical
2025-01-31 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-02 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-07 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-02-08 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-02-09 14:00 - 17:00
Cowichan Musical Society presents
General sale begins on Monday, October 7 at 10am PST.
Regular $59 (Rows C-N)Regular $49 (Rows O-P)Regular $39 (Rows A&B)Child (12 and under) $39Groups of 10+ $49
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
Performance DatesFriday, January 31, 2025 at 7:30pmSaturday, February 1, 2025 at 7:30pmSunday, February 2, 2025 at 2pmFriday, February 7, 2025 at 7:30pmSaturday, February 8, 2025 at 7:30pmSunday, February 9, 2025 at 2pm

The Slocan Ramblers
2025-02-14 19:30 - 22:30
Senior $32 | Child $20
With a reputation for energetic live shows and impeccable musicianship, JUNO-nominated and Canadian Folk Music Award winners, The Slocan Ramblers have become a leading light to today’s acoustic music scene.
