Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

Queen of Angels School: In A Galilee Far, Far Away
2024-12-18 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
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

Winter Harp
2024-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
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.

The Nutcracker
2024-12-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
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.

The Nutcracker
2024-12-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
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.

Buddy's Holly Jolly Christmas featuring Zachary Stevenson
2024-12-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
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.

Reel Alternatives: Beethoven's Nine
2024-12-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
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.

Laila Biali: Wintersongs & Holiday Classics
2024-12-08 15:00 - 18:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
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.

A Nutcrackin' Christmas
2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
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!

Canadian Brass: Making Spirits Bright!
2024-12-06 20:00 - 22:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
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

Canada's Best Karate: Christmas Concert
2024-12-01 15:00 - 17:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
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!

Got Stones! The Rolling Stones Experience
2024-11-30 20:00 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
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!

God Is A Scottish Drag Queen Christmas Special
2024-11-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
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.

A Rocky Mountain Christmas: Celebrating the Songs of John Denver
2024-11-28 19:30 - 21:30 | 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.

Reel Alternatives: Wicked Little Letters
2024-11-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
The Cowichan Hospice Society presents
Subscribe to all 5 shows for $70!

When people in Littlehampton–including conservative local, Edith–begin receiving letters full of hilarious profanities, the rowdy, Irish migrant, Rose, is charged with the crime. Suspecting that something is amiss, the town’s women investigate.
Comedy

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.

The Men in Black: Performing the Songs of Johnny Cash
2024-11-24 14:00 - 16:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Department of Corrections presents
Presenting Johnny Cash tribute band, The Men In Black. Johnny Cash recorded 96 albums and over 1,500 songs throughout a career that spanned over five decades. He was one of the first artists to successfully cross over many genres of music from country, to rockabilly, gospel and rock & roll.
The Men In Black bring passion and respect to the musical legacy of the Man in Black, Johnny Cash, with Gary Coad – lead vocals, Aaron Murray – guitar, Wayne Cox – bass and Mark Roth – drums.
Join The Men In Black for this two hour performance which includes all the hits such as Folsom Prison Blues, Ring of Fire, Orange Blossom Special and many more of your favourite songs. This performance is a must for Johnny Cash admirers, or simply fans of songs about trains and prisons!

A Tribute to CCR
2024-11-22 19:30 - 21:30
Completely Creedence Ltd presents

Completely Creedence Band is a dynamic tribute to the iconic American rock band CCR (Creedence Clearwater Revival). This talented group of musicians brings the classic hits and energy of CCR to audiences across the country. With the deep appreciation for the music and a commitment to the delivering an authentic performance, Completely Creedence Band captures the essence of CCR’s sound and spirit.
Led by a frontman with a powerful voice and a commanding stage presence, Completely Creedence Band delivers high-energy performances that leave audiences singing along and dancing in the aisles. From “Proud Mary” and “Bad Moon Rising” and “Fortunate Son” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain,” they faithfully recreate CCR’s greatest hit.

Epidermis Circus: the weirdest puppet show you've ever seen (14+)
2024-11-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Student $15
Age 14+ only. Content warning: cartoonish sexual content, swear words, puppet suicide, dark lighting, loud music, and surprises. SPICY!
A spicy puppet cabaret, hosted by a sassy grandma who keeps trying to steal the show. This beautifully twisted variety show is performed by Ingrid Hansen, who also puppeteers for Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock. Watch behind-the-scenes as Hansen performs a live puppet film, animated cheeky vignettes in the palm of her hand and projecting them onto a huge screen!
Note to parents: The school performance of the “Baby Tyler Show” by Epidermis Circus is a G-rated, kid-family show. The ticketed evening performance of ‘The weirdest puppet show you’ve ever seen” is a mature, 14+ performance.

Jann Arden Christmas Tour
2024-11-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre and Gee Dan Productions presents

General tickets are on sale Friday, September 13 at 10am PST.
Celebrate the holidays with Alberta’s own Jann Arden as she puts her unique spin on the classics you know and love, featured on her 2015 release ‘A Jann Arden Christmas’.
Arden is a multi-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and best-selling author. Her accolades include eight JUNO Awards including Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, 10 SOCAN Awards and 4 Western Canadian Music Awards to name a few. An inductee of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, a Star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, and a recipient of the Order of Canada – Jann Arden is a national treasure.

Elemental Change Arts Show & Sale
2024-11-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Elemental Change is a collaborate series of contemporary textile works between Gloria S. Daly and Lesley Comassar that explores the climate chaos happening to the planet. Using five elements of Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Aether/Spirit, this collection invokes the only constant of change.
Join Gloria and Lesley to hear about their artistic processes and the vision behind their show. This gallery opening and sale takes place during the beloved Christmas Chaos event in the Cowichan Community Centre. A perfect opportunity to find a fine art gift for someone special (or yourself!).

The Washboard Union Grab The Wheel and Go Tour
2024-11-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre and Gee Dan Productions presents

The Cowichan Performing Arts Centre and Gee Dan Productions are proud to present The Washboard Union Grab The Wheel and Go Tour with special guest, Tony Stevens!
The Washboard Union, composed of step-brothers Aaron Grain, Chris Duncombe and their best friend David Roberts, have carved their place as one of Canada’s top country bands. Some of their many successes include reaching over 85 million career streams, 380,000 radio spins, one Platinum and four Gold-certified singles and 35+ total award wins. They are three-time consecutive CCMA Group of the Year winners, and remain the only country group to ever win a JUNO Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year. Most recently, The Washboard Union was nominated for two 2024 CCMA Awards for Group of the Year and Special of the Year for “A Washboard Union Christmas.”

Snotty Nose Rez Kids: RED FUTURE TOUR
2024-11-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Student $30
Snotty Nose Rez Kids tore into the music scene with unmistakable talent and an unforgettable name. Showing off their lyrical prowess and natural storytelling ability, Yung Trybez and Young D jumpstarted the band with two back-to-back albums in 2017. Their follow up album, 2019’s TRAPLINE, really launched their career with hit “Boujee Natives,” and multiple awards including their first Juno nomination. The band took their high voltage live show on the road and clocked 100 shows in 6 different countries.
Their pandemic album, LIFE AFTER, saw greater industry recognition with multiple music magazine cover stories, and strong streaming platform support including Billboard advertisements in Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square, playlist cover images, and an Amazon Twitch Channel Takeover. Taking the album on the road, the band toured 80 shows in support of the album across North America. They received their second Juno nomination and performed during the live broadcast. They were invited by The Toronto Raptors to play a half time show, and to the Vancouver Canucks to play in-between periods. Their 2022 project, I’M GOOD, HBU? elevated their career to new heights, and saw them receive their fourth Polaris Prize Shortlist, a win for top music video of the year at the Prism Prize Awards for their Beatles-inspired, DAMN RIGHT, and landed them 3 Western Canadian Music Awards, bringing their tally to 13 wins so far. SNRK have gone on to dominate in Hip-Hop music, most recently achieving their biggest milestone, signing to Sony Music.
SNRK are blazing their own path, weaving together a musical fabric of hard-hitting lyricism, revealing stories about the struggles they and their people have encountered, empowering protest songs for the front lines, and a humor that keeps even the heaviest of topics something you can vibe to.

Bourne to be Ozz: The Ozzy & Black Sabbath Experience - CANCELLED
2024-11-01 19:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Black Eel Entertainment presents
This performance has been cancelled. The Ticket Centre will be contacting all ticket holders for refunds. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 250-746-2722.
The Godfather of Heavy Metal, Ozzy Osbourne has been rockin’ the world since the formation of Black Sabbath back in 1968. With worldwide record sales topping 100 million, Ozzy – as a solo artist & a founding member of Black Sabbath – has dominated the genre of heavy metal for 5 decades. With heavy guitar riffs and signature vocals, Ozzy’s music continues to be as popular as ever today.
Comprised of talented and seasoned musicians, the five came together to create a tribute of the highest caliber. Complete with the “War Pigs” air raid sirens, and the rippin’ lead guitar solos synonymous of Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee, & Zakk Wylde, Bourne to be Ozz creates a show of unrivalled attention to detail.
Don’t miss out on the chance to see your favourite Ozzy & Sabbath hits performed live; a MUST for real fans!

Reel Alternatives: Evil Does Not Exist
2024-10-28 19:00 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
The Cowichan Hospice Society presents
Subscribe to all 5 shows for $70!

Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. One day, the village inhabitants become aware of a plan to build a camping site near Takumi’s house, offering residents a comfortable escape to nature.
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.

The Doobie Brother's Experience: A Tribute to The Doobie Brothers
2024-10-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Members presale on July 10 | General sale on July 12
The Doobie Brothers Experience is the industry leading substitute for The Doobie Brothers. Playing to outdoor and theatre audiences is what this production is all about. What makes The Doobie Brothers Experience so special? Well, just for starters: look-a-likes of Tom and Pat with vocal similarities, accurate instrumental work, soaring harmonies, and top flight performances – these are the band’s hallmarks, and foundation to which their performance has been built. With over 235 years of collective professional experience in the band today, their performances are as close to the real deal as you’ll ever get.
The Doobie Brothers Experience show has evolved into a masterful celebration of The Doobie Brothers music. One of the most “game-changing” song catalogs in the history of Rock n’ Roll is performed to perfection before your eyes and ears. Most every Rock enthusiast knows the words to “China Grove”, or “Long Train Runnin’ “, and those who truly love Rock, can sing along when “Black Water”, “Dark Eyed Cajun Woman”, or “Jesus Is Just Alright” come up in the playlist.
If you love The Doobie Brothers…then welcome to The Doobie Brothers Experience and “Listen To The Music.”
The Doobie Brothers Experience are:Henry Locke – lead vocals and lead guitar (40+ years pro)Terry Sheldrake – lead vocal and guitar (40+ years pro)Claudio Fantinato – alto/tenor sax; guitar; percussion (40+ years pro)Ron McFee – bass guitar and vocals (38+ years pro)Malcolm Grier – piano; organ; and vocals (40+ years pro)Gerry Pool – drums and vocals (40+ years pro)

All Our Relations: Portraits from the Elder's Gathering Walk & Talk
2024-10-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Join Craig Richards for a tour of this spectacular collection and hear the stories behind the portraits. The Walk & Talk will run for approximately two hours in the Art Gallery on the 3rd floor (CPAC lobby).
For the past 19 years, Indigenous Elders have gathered in the shadow of Sacred Buffalo Guardian Mountain, near the banks of the Bow River, in Banff National Park. Elders, from First Nations and Métis communities on both sides of the Rocky Mountains, come from seven major language groups, from families with stories told through the generations of using and sharing this valley, the rivers, mountains, buffalo, and salmon. The Elders meet, family stories are shared, traditional medicines are exchanged. The gatherings provide hope and direction for restoring culture, language, and community health, now and into the future.
Over the years, youth have been invited to participate and have brought additional perspectives to the conversations. This has also been an opportunity for the Elders to pass on their knowledge. These gatherings have become a spiritual experience that bonds participants and unifies their voice as brothers and sisters.

Cabaret: Josh + Bex
2024-10-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Senior $30 | Student $20
An intimate cabaret-style concert with onstage seating.
Hailing from the Okanagan Valley, Josh + Bex are a dreamy folk-noir duo whose spellbinding harmonies and dynamic alt-folk fusion have charmed west coast audiences. The duo have placed consecutively in Kelowna Now’s top-three bands/musicians since 2020 and have opened for indie-folk artists such as the Bahamas and The Paper Kites.

Cabaret: Brian Gore & Itamar Erez
2024-10-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Senior $32 | Student $20
An intimate cabaret-style concert with onstage seating.
An evening with Brian Gore Guitar Poet, a singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist and Itamar Erez, a virtuoso pianist and guitarist, features a captivating collection of lyrical songs, piano compositions, solo instrumental guitar and duets!

Cabaret: Tonye Aganaba
2024-10-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
Senior $32 | Student $20
An intimate cabaret-style concert with onstage seating.
Tonye Aganaba is an interdisciplinary artist and musician with a dynamic and fluid style that weaves playful threads of soul, neo-folk, funk, hip-hop and R&B. A passionate and political being, their performance is an intimate experience that evokes a vulnerability we all hunger for.

Cabaret Concert Series: Reuben Shepherd & Too Far Gone / Stephanie Cutler / Malakai
2024-10-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
CPAC and Duncan-Cowichan Festival Society presents
Subscribe to all 3 days shows for $60 for adults and $33 for students/children. Subscriptions available through the Ticket Centre only.
Join us for the Cowichan Cabaret Concert Series that showcases local musicians in an intimate, cabaret-style setting with seating onstage. A family-friendly event with limited seating!
Friday, Oct 18 at 7:30pm: James Vickers Band, Neavv, Nico Felipe SuitorSaturday, Oct 19 at 7:30pm: Smokestacks, Steph MacPherson, Neil TrettSunday, Oct 20 at 2pm: Reuben Shepherd and Too Far Gone, Stephanie Cutler, Malakai
Single tickets: $25 Adult | $15 Child3 Day Series: $60 Adult | $33 Child

Cabaret Concert Series: Smokestacks / Steph MacPherson / Neil Trett
2024-10-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Cowichan Performing Arts Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 2X5, Canada
CPAC and Duncan-Cowichan Festival Society presents
Doors open at 7pm and showtime is 7:30pm. Subscribe to all 3 days shows for $60 for adults and $33 for students/children. Subscriptions available through the Ticket Centre only.
Join us for the Cowichan Cabaret Concert Series that showcases local musicians in an intimate, cabaret-style setting with seating onstage. A family-friendly event with limited seating!
Friday, Oct 18 at 7:30pm: James Vickers Band, Neavv, Nico Felipe SuitorSaturday, Oct 19 at 7:30pm: Smokestacks, Steph MacPherson, Neil TrettSunday, Oct 20 at 2pm: Reuben Shepherd and Too Far Gone, Stephanie Cutler, Malakai
Single tickets: $25 Adult | $15 Child3 Day Series: $60 Adult | $33 Child
