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SUMMARY:Guy Davis
DESCRIPTION:Student/Child $15 \n\nTwo-time\, back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues\, a musician\, Actor\, Author\, and Songwriter\, Guy Davis performs an intimate concert at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre this October! Guy uses a blend of Roots\, Blues\, Folk\, Rock\, Rap\, Spoken Word\, and World Music to comment on\, and address the frustrations of social injustice\, touching on historical events\, and common life struggles. \nHis performances feature a mix of his original songs and cover songs by Muddy Waters\, Howlin Wolf\, Pete Seeger\, Bob Dylan\, Mance Lipscombe\, Blind Willie McTell\, Leadbelly\, Blind Lemon Jefferson\, and many others. His admiration for antiquities parallels his love of music\, “I like antiques and old things\, old places\, that still have the dust of those who’ve gone before us lying upon them.” Blowing that dust off just enough to see its beauty is something Guy has excelled at for over twenty-five years of songwriting and performing. like savoring the ghosts of old sounds while still enjoying modern music. He is a songwriter greatly influenced by his love of theater and storytelling\, who derives joy from touring and seeing people from all walks of life.  His hope is to bring people together\, with the commonality that we are all people regardless of class\, race\, or personal experience\, a lesson he learned from his long time friendship with Pete Seeger.
URL:https://cowichanpac.ca/event/guy-davis-2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Cowichan Performing Arts Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPAC Presenting Series,Music
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SUMMARY:Alex Mackenzie's Hungry For Laughs Comedy Tour
DESCRIPTION:ECL Productions presents \nSenior/Student: $49.95 \n\nPartial proceeds of ticket sales go to Cowichan Women Against Violence Society.  \nGet ready to laugh for a cause! Canada’s Funniest Comedy Tour is rolling into town\, and it’s more than just a night of stand-up — it’s a movement. \nFounded by comedian Alex Mackenzie and proudly produced by Canadian-owned ECL Productions\, the Hungry for Laughs Comedy Tour brings together the best comedians in the country for an unforgettable night of laughter\, love\, and giving back. Each show supports a local charity\, so when you buy a ticket\, you’re not just treating yourself to world-class comedy — you’re helping your community thrive. \nWhether you’ve seen us on Amazon Prime\, Just for Laughs\, or CBC’s The Debaters\, you’re in for a night of big laughs and positive vibes in a room full of great people.Hundreds of hours go into producing each show — all to create a moment. And when you’re in that moment\, laughing alongside hundreds of people from your community\, you’re making memories with your loved ones that will last long after the curtain closes. \nIf you love stand-up comedy\, believe in giving back to your community\, and enjoy supporting the rising comedic stars of Canada — this show was made for you. Come laugh loud\, give back\, and feel good doing it. Stand up to hunger. It’s no laughing matter. \nComediansAlex Mackenzie – (Amazon Prime\, Melbourne Comedy Festival)Chris Griffin – (Just for Laughs\, Voted Vancouvers Funniest Comedian)Brittany Lyseng – (CBC Debaters\, Just for Laughs\, Roast Battle Canada)Sunee Dhaliwal – (Just for Laughs\, Comedy Network\, Opened for Bill Burr)
URL:https://cowichanpac.ca/event/hungry-for-laughs-2025-10-10/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251015T193000
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SUMMARY:The Boo Revue!
DESCRIPTION:Student/Child $13 | Family $46 \n\nApproximately 50 minutes. Recommended for ages 4+. Note this performance takes place in complete darkness with blacklight puppets and patrons must stay in their seats for the duration. Warning: Bright lights\, strobe and fog effects\, and loud noises are featured throughout the performance. \nThe Boo Revue! is a frightfully fun\, family-friendly\, blacklight musical show\, created by and starring puppeteers Brendan James Boyd and Reese Scott\, who appear on Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back To The Rock (Apple TV+).In this musical extravaganza\, the friendly inhabitants of a creepy old graveyard present their annual spooky cabaret. Audiences of all ages can get ready to shiver and shake along to spine-tingling musical numbers and bedazzled by supernatural sights! \nThe Boo Revue! features a talented team of professional puppeteers from throughout Alberta and comes to life with colourful puppets and props created by the expert fabrication team at Puppet Stuff Canada. The show includes eight original musical numbers composed by Michael Gordon (composer credit)\,with a book by Brendan James Boyd (playwright credit). Each year\, new numbers and characters are added\, constantly expanding the cast of frighteningly fun friends and bringing new spooktacular delights to life. This show is sure to be the family event of the Halloween season! \n 
URL:https://cowichanpac.ca/event/the-boo-revue-2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Cowichan Performing Arts Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPAC Presenting Series,Family,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T213000
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CREATED:20250811T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T164813Z
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SUMMARY:Dallas Smith + His Band (Unplugged)
DESCRIPTION:Cowichan Performing Arts Centre and Gee Dan Productions presents \nOn sale Wednesday\, August 13\, 2025 at 10am PST.  \nTier 1 (Rows A-J) $77.50 | Tier 2 (Rows K-P) $62.50 \nBig Loud artist Dallas Smith has a track record of noteworthy success – from front man of Platinum-selling rock band Default to 3x consecutive CCMA Entertainer of the Year. Across his storied career\, the bona fide hitmaker has amassed 21 Gold-certified singles\, nine Platinum-certified singles\, and four Gold-certified albums\, with more than 640 million global streams and over two million album equivalents to date. Adding yet another milestone\, Smith made his Grand Ole Opry debut last summer. Smith’s first full-length project with Big Loud Records\, self-titled album Dallas Smith\, was produced by longtime collaborator Joey Moi and features writing credits from HARDY\, Cole Swindell\, GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Ashley Gorley and ERNEST\, and GRAMMY-winning songwriter Hillary Lindsey.
URL:https://cowichanpac.ca/event/dallas-smith-unplugged-2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Cowichan Performing Arts Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPAC Presenting Series,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251018T193000
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SUMMARY:U2 x U4
DESCRIPTION:BMR Entertainment presents \nU4 have established themselves as the benchmark for U2 tribute shows and are continually raising the bar for both themselves and audiences with a view to presenting a complete U2 experience. From the legendary ‘Joshua Tree’ period to ‘How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb’\, all eras are covered with equal attention to detail. U4 is not just a great tribute band\, but a complete theatrical experience which engages\, captivates\, and leaves audiences screaming for more. Incredible vocals and musicianship compliment the most truthful reproduction of U2’s iconic sound. \nCombined with costumes and staging\, you have a show that is truly memorable. U4 is a must see show for all lovers of U2 and a good time!
URL:https://cowichanpac.ca/event/u2-x-u4-2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Cowichan Performing Arts Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251023T213000
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SUMMARY:Uncharitable
DESCRIPTION:Cowichan Valley Youth Services presents \n\nUnCharitable is presented by the Cowichan Valley Youth services in collaboration with local non-profit leaders\, and sponsored by Economic Development Cowichan and CVRD Rec. Tickets are available on a sliding scale price system. \nThe first of its kind movie that challenges all of our beliefs about giving\, re-shuffling old ideas about saints and sinners. Inspired by Dan Pallotta\, whose TED Talk on charity was voted the most persuasive TED talk of all time\, it’s powerful call-to-action is to abandon our sack-cloth-and-ashes constraints on nonprofits and give them the freedoms we give to business so they can change the world. Featuring Edward Norton\, Dan Pallotta\, the founders of Invisible Children\, Wounded Warrior Project\, Last Mile Health\, Charity:Water\, the heads of the Ford Foundation\, TED\, The Bridgespan Group\, The Nature Conservancy\, No Kid Hungry\, One Love Foundation\, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago\, United Way of Greater Atlanta\, and more. \nJoin local non-profit leaders\, funders\, and business leaders for a panel discussion after the screening.
URL:https://cowichanpac.ca/event/cvys-uncharitable-2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Cowichan Performing Arts Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T213000
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SUMMARY:God Is A Scottish Drag Queen Halloween Spooktacular
DESCRIPTION:Mike Delamont presents \n\nEveryone’s favourite deity in a power suit returns to the Cowichan valley for the sixth time with an all new night of hilarity\, and this time… with a spooky twist! \nDirect from playing London’s West End\, God returns to Duncan to set the record straight on all things that go bump in the night\, from monsters and mythical creatures to witches and politicians. It is time to finally ask the question: Why did we fear the women who burned\, but not the men who burned them? \nLoved by preachers and atheists alike\, this play has quickly become one of the most popular one man comedy shows touring today and has received critical acclaim around the world for it’s non-stop brilliant look at pop culture and humanity through the eyes of a silly\, foul mouthed\, and very loveable Scottish Deity. \n“A cross between Dame Edna & Billy Connolly with a dollop of Eddie Izzard.”★★★★★ National Post \n“God is great! What did you expect me to say?”★★★★★ London Free Press \n“Made me laugh so hard I cried!”★★★★★ Edmonton Journal \n“This is five star stand up comedy with soul!”★★★★★ Winnipeg Free Press \nAudience’s don’t need to have seen the original shows in the series to enjoy this hilarious\, heartfelt\, and unforgettable night of comedy just in time for the halloween season. Recommended 16+ audiences (includes coarse language and religious content). 
URL:https://cowichanpac.ca/event/god-is-a-scottish-drag-queen-halloween-2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Cowichan Performing Arts Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T213000
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CREATED:20250721T213122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T213130Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 2018\, The Vancouver Horror Show Film Festival (VHS) mission celebrates great cinematic storytelling in the horror genre\, and to support the filmmakers and screenwriters who tell those stories. \nVHS is devoted to finding selected works — feature films\, short films and screenplays alike — that contain elevated narratives that challenge archaic ideas about what the horror genre might have traditionally encompassed. The VHS is committed to fostering the growth of student (or emerging) filmmakers early in their careers\, supporting them as they develop their craft and connecting them to a broader filmmaking community. The VHS is interested in horror that moves the needle forward in terms of messaging\, inclusivity\, representation and thoughtful narrative. \nThis year’s film festival includes 9 short horror films and runs 2 hours with an intermission break. Recommended for 14+ (parental discretion is advised). Content warning: frightening scenes\, suspense\, mature themes.
URL:https://cowichanpac.ca/event/vhs-2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Cowichan Performing Arts Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CPAC Presenting Series,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251027T213000
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CREATED:20250805T172241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T172248Z
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SUMMARY:Reel Alternatives: The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane
DESCRIPTION:The Cowichan Hospice Society presents \nSubscribe to all 5 shows for $70! Single tickets on sale on September 2\, 2025.  \n\nBiographical documentary chronicling the life of singer-activist Barbara Dane\, her involvement in 20th-century social movements\, and her unbending commitment to music and justice despite obscurity and challenges. \nDocumentary \n\n\n\nReel 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!
URL:https://cowichanpac.ca/event/reel-alt-9-lives-2025-10-27/
LOCATION:Cowichan Performing Arts Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251030T193000
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SUMMARY:Tom Lavin and the Legendary Powder Blues
DESCRIPTION:Mur-Man Productions presents \nGeneral tickets are on sale on Thursday\, June 27 at 10am PST.  \nFor over four decades Powder Blues has been Canada’s leading blues band. The mix of swing\, blues\, jazz\, rock & roll and r & b has an appeal so wide that people from seven to seventy swing side by side at a Powder Blues concert. Over the years the band has toured non-stop through Canada\, the United States and overseas\, spreading feel-good music that makes folks dance and shout. \nPowder Blues debut album\, ‘Uncut’\, was ignored by major labels who said there was ‘no market for the blues’. Undiscouraged\, the band sold it off stage and sent it to radio stations whose switchboards lit up with calls asking\, ‘who’s that?’ After selling 30\,000 copies in a few weeks\, the same record labels competed to distribute this ‘non-commercial’ product. To date Powder Blues have sold over a million records worldwide. \nBand highlights include winning Canada’s Juno\, headlining the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland\, winning the Blues Foundation Award in Memphis\, Tennessee and touring the US and Europe with legends like Willie Dixon\, John Lee Hooker\, B.B. King\, James Brown\, Albert Collins\, James Cotton and Stevie Ray Vaughn. \n\nLeader\, Tom Lavin has written many of the band’s best-known songs including ‘Doin’ It Right’ (‘On the Wrong Side of Town’) and ‘Boppin With the Blues’. Born in Chicago where he worked with local bands and blues legends\, Tom moved to Vancouver gigging in the downtown nightclub scene. This led to work as studio musician\, song writer\, band leader\, record producer and film composer. \nTom has won BCMIA awards for ‘Guitarist\, Singer\, Songwriter and Producer of the Year’\, a Juno award for ‘Best New Band’ and the American W.C. Handy award. He has over a dozen gold\, and platinum records for Powder Blues\, Prism\, April Wine\, Long John Baldry\, Amos Garrett\, and many others. 2025 is the band’s 47th anniversary. Their more than a dozen CD titles and DVD continue to sell world-wide making Tom Lavin & the Legendary Powder Blues one of Canada’s longest-standing musical ambassadors.
URL:https://cowichanpac.ca/event/tom-lavin-powder-blues-2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Cowichan Performing Arts Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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