qIFF - qathet International Film Festival
2026-03-06 00:00 - 2026-03-14 23:59 (America/Vancouver) | Patricia Theatre, 5848 Ash Ave, POWELL RIVER, BC, V8A 4R6, Canada
The qathet International Film Festival returns to the Patricia Theatre from March 6–14, 2026, presenting nine days of acclaimed films from Canada and around the world. Organized by the qathet Film Society, the festival features a curated selection of documentaries, dramas, and international cinema, along with special screenings and community events.

Screenings typically take place in the afternoon and evening, giving audiences the chance to enjoy multiple films throughout the festival.

See the full film lineup and screening schedule here.

Sunshine Coast Flavour Festival
2026-03-06 00:00 - 2026-03-15 23:59
Get your taste buds ready. The Sunshine Coast Flavour Festival returns March 6 to 15, 2026, bringing a 10 day culinary celebration to British Columbia’s beautiful Sunshine Coast. This annual festival showcases the very best of the region’s food and drink scene, with more than 50 local restaurants, cafés, food trucks, breweries, and specialty producers offering exclusive menus, tasting features, and limited time specials.

From Gibsons to Lund, discover creative dishes, craft beverages, and chef inspired pairings that highlight the Coast’s rich flavours and local ingredients. Each participating location adds its own personality to the lineup, giving you plenty of reasons to explore new favourites and revisit the spots you already love. Expect thoughtfully curated plates, inventive cocktails, sweet treats, and community driven events that celebrate the talent and passion behind the Sunshine Coast culinary scene.

Perfect for locals and visitors alike, the Sunshine Coast Flavour Festival is your invitation to eat well, support local, and experience the Coast in a whole new way. Make a reservation, gather your friends, and come hungry.

Photography by: Emma Wassmer, Lewis Parsons, and Shayd Johnson.

WORKSHOP: Intro to Gel Printing
2026-03-06 17:30 - 20:30 | qathet arts and wares, 4488 Marine Ave, Powell River, BC, V8A 2K2, Canada
WORKSHOP: Intro to Gel Printing With Jennifer Love We are delighted to welcome Jennifer Love back to qathet! Originally from Ottawa, Jennifer lived in Australia for 16 years before returning to Canada’s West Coast, where she now resides in Gibsons, BC. Printing with a gel plate often feels like it is in the realm of magic. It is a recent addition to the artist’s toolkit and is gaining traction as an essentially painterly method that allows for multiple yet unique prints from the same plate, without a press. This three hour workshop is suitable for those new to Gelprinting as well as those who wish to refresh their basic skills in an atmosphere of exploration and discovery. We will cover the fundamentals – colour blending and gradations, creating textures, using masks and stencils, the use of different viscosity paints, building a composition and registering multiple layers. https://www.qa-w.ca/workshops

Powell River Kings vs. Alberni Valley Bulldogs
2026-03-06 19:00 | Hap Parker Arena, 5001 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC, V8A 5R2, Canada
Cheer on the Powell River Kings as they face off against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs at the Hap Parker Arena! Join the hometown crowd for fast-paced BCHL hockey action and support your local team. The Powell River Kings bring the energy every game night—grab your tickets, wear your green and gold, and get ready to shout “Go Kings Go!”

Stay up to date with all Kings home games on qathet365.

Two-Day Crafting Retreat
2026-03-07 09:00 - 2026-03-08 18:00 | Cranberry Seniors Center, 6792 Cranberry St, Powell River, BC V8A 3Z4, Powell River
Inviting all crafters: there are 4 spots left in our crafting retreat on Saturday, March 7th and Sunday March 8th, 2026 at the Cranberry Seniors Center.

The hall will be ours from 9am-9pm on Saturday and 9am-6pm on Sunday. Participants can come and go as they wish.

We have the use of a full kitchen, bathroom facilities and there is ample parking. Each participant will have an 8 foot table to spread out.

If we get 10 total participants, the cost per participant will be $30 for the two days. We are organizing a potluck supper on Saturday; we also have a snack and drink table for snacks to share.

To reserve your spot, contact Debra at debragaudet7@gmail.com before February 20th, 2026.

Come and join us for a weekend of fun, friendship and crafting

WORKSHOP: Printmaking on the Gel Plate
2026-03-07 10:00 - 16:00 | qathet arts and wares, 4488 Marine Ave, Powell River, BC, V8A 2K2, Canada
WORKSHOP: Printmaking on the Gel Plate with Jennifer Love We are delighted to welcome Jennifer Love back to qathet! Originally from Ottawa, Jennifer lived in Australia for 16 years before returning to Canada’s West Coast, where she now resides in Gibsons, BC. This 2-day workshop is for those who already understand the basics – we will move beyond the fundamentals of gelprinting to resist/transfer printing using magazine pages, patterned wrapping paper, and laser prints of your own drawings or photographs. Combining multiple techniques and layers in a single-pull print. Exploring possibilities for adding extra colour before and after lifting the print, including reverse painting with acrylics, markers or Pan Pastels. We will push the boundaries of everyday gelprinting by working with charcoal transfers, sprayed water, or modifying your laser print by sanding….the possibilities are endless. https://www.qa-w.ca/workshops

PR Farmer's Market
2026-03-08 12:30 - 14:30 | Paradise Exhibition Grounds, 4365 Mcleod Rd, Powell River, BC, V8A 0T1, Canada
The Powell River Farmers Market is a community-run open-air market featuring fresh, locally grown food and handmade goods from regional producers and artisans. Visitors can find seasonal vegetables and fruit, farm-fresh eggs, baking, honey, preserves, pickles, pies, and other locally made specialties, along with unique items from local craftspeople.

The market supports local agriculture, sustainable growing practices, and the humane treatment of animals. It was created and built by its members and continues to focus on strengthening the local food community.

Market HoursSundays year-round: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pmSaturdays (May–September): 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Please bring reusable bags for your purchases. Dogs are not permitted in the market area.

5th Annual Accordion Extravaganza
2026-03-08 14:00 | Powell River Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano St, POWELL RIVER, BC, V8A 1M2, Canada
Join us for a matinée concert and preview of the 5th annual qathet Accordion Fest! An afternoon of tango, film score, and jazz music by Walter Martella, Karina Inkster, and Terry Martyniuk.

Silent auction for some incredible items, including a private concert by Walter and Karina and a beautiful basket made of woven piano wire by local artist Teresa Harwood-Lynn.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy unique music and support a local tradition! All proceeds support the qathet Accordion Fest, coming in May 2026. Admission by donation at the door.

Pitter Patter - Oceanview Gym
2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Oceanview Education Centre, 7105 Nootka St, Powell River, BC, V8A 5E3, Canada
Let’s have some fun in the Gym. Bring your children to run and play! Equipment, mats and toys are provided. Parent participation is encouraged.

Mondays from 10-11:30am at Oceanview Gym (7105 Nootka Street)Park around back. Closed during statutory and school holidays.

Snug Bugs
2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Youth & Family, 5814 Ash Ave, Powell River, BC, Canada
Snug Bugs

Sensory Friendly Playgroup

A sensory friendly playgroup for ages 0-6. Join us in a creative, inclusive and safe space for neurodiverse and sensitive little ones, to play, interact and discover. Parent participation required. All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you soon.Mondays 10:00am to 11:30am Starting Jan. 20th, 2025Drop-in, no need to register. Youth & Family: 5814 Ash Ave.Lower level, use entrance off Walnut Street

Facilitated by Lesley Sutherland, Youth & Family: lsutherland@youthandfamily.caand Genevieve St-Pierre, BSW Inclusion: genst-pierre@inclusionpr.ca

Orca Bus - Palm Beach
2026-03-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Palm Beach, qathet, V8A 5C1, Canada
The ORCA Bus

The ORCA Bus is an early years outreach program that happens, you guessed it, on a bus! The ORCA Bus is a renovated school bus with a cozy interior play area and mobile resources serving the qathet region. Youth & Family love having the ORCA Bus to provide all children with regular opportunities to access early years services.

On board you will find an inviting play space with many educational toys and activities to foster your child’s social-emotional growth and development. Play and discovery are important and encouraged in the ORCA programs.

The bus also carries resources and referral opportunities for families.Programs are facilitated by Youth & Family’s qualified Family Enhancement Counsellors. Thanks to the support of the qathet Regional District, other valued ORCA donors and our amazing volunteer drivers!

Orca Bus - Library
2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Powell River Public Library, 100-6975 Alberni St, Powell River, BC, V8A2B8, Canada

Poetry Circle
2026-03-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Powell River Public Library, 100-6975 Alberni St, Powell River, BC, V8A2B8, Canada
A shared creative space for poetry with Amira Abouelalla. A place for listening, connecting, and being inspired…and of course, POETRY! Whether you are someone who writes poetry, reads poetry or even thinks in poetry, this is an open place for you to share.

Powell River Kings vs. Prince George Spruce Kings
2026-03-12 19:00 | Hap Parker Arena, 5001 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC, V8A 5R2, Canada
Cheer on the Powell River Kings as they face off against the Prince George Spruce Kings at the Hap Parker Arena! Join the hometown crowd for fast-paced BCHL hockey action and support your local team. The Powell River Kings bring the energy every game night—grab your tickets, wear your green and gold, and get ready to shout “Go Kings Go!”

Stay up to date with all Kings home games on qathet365.

Community & Connection Djembe drumming for everyone!
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Powell River Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano St, POWELL RIVER, BC, V8A 1M2, Canada
6 WEEK RHYTHM & WELLNESS PROGRAMNo experience necessary.

YEGG, DEATH MACHINE, BUTCHER
2026-03-12 19:00 - 22:00 | The Alley, 4478 Marine Ave, Powell River, BC, Canada
YEGGFormed in the gritty streets of Nanaimo in 2023, YEGG is a band that stays true to their roots. Drawing inspiration from iconic bands like Death, Obituary, Morbid Angel, and Cannibal Corpse, YEGG is a testament to the enduring power of Old School Death Metal. Their live shows are a sight to behold with intense energy and a ferocious wall of pure aggression.

DEATH MACHINEEstablished heavyweights of the Okanagan scene now based out of Vancouver, Death Machine’s Death Harvest 2026 Tour is set to claw its way across Western Canada like some kind of fearsome combine harvester. Many bands talk about flattening the venue, these lads may actually accomplish it.

BUTCHERButcher, formed in December of 2023 in Nanaimo, seeks to combine old school death metal roots with the raw aggression of brutal death metal and hardcore.In a few short years, Butcher has pushed the envelope in terms of just how crushing a show can be.

Chat & Play - Caregivers Group
2026-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Youth & Family, 5814 Ash Ave, Powell River, BC, Canada
Are you helping care for children? You are not alone! It takes a village! Grandparents, stepparents, kinship, foster care providers, aunties, uncles, siblings & friends. Make connections while the children in your care play nearby.

Spring Break POP Fridays!
2026-03-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Dwight Hall, Walnut St,, Powell River, BC, V8A 5R2, Canada
Learn a throwback choreography inspired by:

on the 13th; Beyoncé & Shakira’s ‘Beautiful Liar’

on the 20th; Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’

on the 27th; & Zeina’s hit Arabic song, ‘Jananto’

Caregiver Support Group
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | 6975 Alberni St, Powell River, BC V8A 2B8, Canada, Powell River
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia can be a challenging and overwhelming task. This confidential support group is for caregivers of individuals living with dementia. Group members share experiences, information, and strategies, while facilitators guide the group process. Administered by Four Tides Hospice Society

Seedy Saturday
2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Dwight Hall, Walnut St,, Powell River, BC, V8A 5R2, Canada
Seedy Saturday is a Canada-wide event being held on March 14 here in Powell River. $5 entry fee. Come for the seed swap (if you have none to trade, you can purchase seed packets for $2 each), Workshops, Information/vendor tables and the silent auction.

Entry by donation. If you would like to help with the event or have a table please contact Ellen at gmofreeseed@gmail.com or 604-487-1304

460 - Open House - Ontario Ave.
2026-03-14 11:00 - 12:00
4678 Ontario Ave | $599,900 | MLS® 19603

Listed by Bill Bailey

460 - Open House - Creekside Living
2026-03-14 11:00 - 13:00
Creekside Living: 5191 Manson Avenue

Beautifully crafted, brand-new townhome! With environmental sustainability in mind, this energy-efficient home has a zero carbon footprint. You are centrally located only minutes away from trails, parks, stores, restaurants, and the recreation centre.

Hosted by Katie Indrebo

460 - Open House - Willow Ave
2026-03-14 12:15 - 13:15
301-5701 Willow Ave | $344,900 | MLS® 18720| 2Bd 1Bth|1,004 Sqft

Affordable living in a well-maintained 2 bedroom/1 bath condo. Welcome to Oceanview Manor in Powell River’s historic Townsite! Situated on the bus route and a short walk to the

Townsite Market, restaurants and the theater, this neatly-kept unit is a great starter home or downsize.

Listed by: Bill Bailey

Lip-Sync Contest Extravaganza
2026-03-14 15:00 | Gathering Space at the United Church, 6932 Crofton Street, Powell River, BC, V8A 5H4, Canada
Join us for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and unforgettable performances at the Lip-Sync Contest Extravaganza. Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to take the stage and showcase their stage presence, humour, and musical flair. Bring your friends and family to cheer on the performers and enjoy the show.

Prizes will be awarded for Best Performance, Crowd Favourite, and Most Creative. Admission is by donation.

To participate, email your song selection by March 7, 2026 to Mary at revmjwhite@hotmail.ca, or drop off your selection, name, and contact information at the church office.

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026Time: 3:00 p.m.Location: The Gathering Place, Powell River United Church6932 Crofton Street, Powell River, BC

Let's Go Surfin' The Remarkable Beach Boys Tribute
2026-03-14 19:30 | Evergreen Theatre, 5001 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC, V8A 5R2, Canada
LET’S GO SURFIN’!

Hailed as one of the best Beach Boys tribute shows on the planet, BACKBEAT’s Let’s Go Surfin! is a full scale theatre production that delivers mind blowing harmonies, elite musicianship, and pure feel good nostalgia. This is not just a concert. It is an immersive live experience celebrating the timeless music of the Beach Boys.

Hit after hit pours out in a wave of sound, light, and visual spectacle. You do not just hear the music. You feel it. From sun soaked surf anthems to lush vocal harmonies, the show sweeps audiences back to the golden age of California pop with an energy that builds higher with every song.

The stage comes alive with vibrant lighting, video, and glowing surfboard visuals pulsing in rhythm with the music. Each moment is carefully crafted to frame the band in a kaleidoscope of colour and motion, creating a breathtaking journey through one of the most iconic songbooks in pop music history.

Whether you grew up with these songs or are discovering them for the first time, Let’s Go Surfin! delivers a night of joy, nostalgia, and unforgettable music that sends audiences home smiling and humming.

Audience reviews say it best.“it was mind blowing” *****“just unbelievable” *****“the best tribute band I’ve ever seen” *****“pure magic. solid fun. five stars” *****

Do not miss this remarkable Beach Boys tribute. When BACKBEAT hits the stage, the surf is up, the lights are dazzling, and every night feels like summer in California.

Click here for a chance to win a pair of tickets!

U13 BC Hockey Championships
2026-03-15 06:00 - 09:00 | Powell River Recreation Complex, 5001 Joyce Ave, POWELL RIVER, BC, V8A 5R2, Canada
We encourage our community to come out, fill the stands, support our athletes, and help us welcome teams from all over the province. Let’s show everyone why Powell River is such an incredible hockey town!

Orca Bus - Northside Community Centre
2026-03-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Northside Community Centre (Lund), 9654 Larson Rd, Lund, bc, Canada

Let's Speak Spanish!
2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:00 | El centro, 7053 Glacier St C, Powell River, BC, Canada
Build confidence speaking Spanish at Let’s Speak Spanish, a welcoming weekly conversation group at El Centro.

Led by native Spanish speaker Miriam, this five-week series is designed to help participants practice and improve their Spanish in a relaxed, supportive environment. Each session includes guided conversation topics, practical language exercises, and opportunities for participants to speak and interact at their own level.

The sessions focus on real conversation practice while helping participants strengthen vocabulary, pronunciation, and listening skills.

A Mexican appetizer will be served at each gathering, creating a casual and social atmosphere while you learn.

Perfect for beginners looking to practice or intermediate speakers wanting to build confidence in conversation.

Dates: Tuesdays, March 17 – April 14, 2026Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: El Centro, 7053C Glacier Street

Series: 5 weeksCost: $22 per night

Contact elcentro.bookings@gmail.com to reserve your seat.

Carlson club Garage sale
2026-03-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Carlson Community Club, 4463 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC, V8A3A8, Canada
SPRING CLEANING AND NOT SURE WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR STUFF, RENT A TABLE FOR $20 A TABLE….LIMITED AMOUNT OF TABLES SO BOOK EARLY

Counteracting Climate Disinformation Presentation
2026-03-21 16:30 | Cranberry Community Hall, 6828 Cranberry Street, POWELL RIVER, BC, V8A 3Z5, Canada
Counteracting Climate Disinformation Presentation Followed by Moderated Audience Discussion. Free admission & refreshments | RSVP to info@qathetclimatealliance.ca by March 18
