qathet 365
August 8 @ 9:00 pm
Short Shorts & Animal Shirts Dance Party
The sixth edition of the annual dance party — bring your fiercest animal shirt and shortest shorts for a night of dancing under the disco ball.
When: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 9:00pm–1:00am
Where: Klah ah men / Lund Gazebo
Line-up:
9:00pm — Minerva
10:15pm — Redhot
11:30pm — Tropica
Entry by donation — proceeds support the Lund Community Centre.
August 29 @ 3:00 pm
All seats $15 in advance or $25 at the door.
Advance Tickets will be at Armitage Man’s Wear & Kooky Cavern as of August 4th.
The wrestling promotion that makes a BIG impact where they go returns to the City of Powell River located in the qathet Regional District August 29th!
A fundraiser for the “Terry Fox Foundation” Partial proceeds will be going to them in the memory of a number of long time Big West Wrestling supporters whom are no longer with us!
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May 31 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Enjoy a burger, a beer (or wine), and great company! Plus, don’t miss our silent auction featuring some amazing items, including:
🎣 Jimmy Jack Charters fishing trip
🎨 Artwork
✨ And plenty more!
May 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Get ready for this year’s Hike for Hospice! Donate, join a team, create a team, walk, run, hike or bike raising funds for Four Tides Hospice Society serving the qathet region and Tla’amen. Meet at 10 am at Willingdon Beach where the fun starts and finishes at with closing ceremonies at noon. Local Business check out our Sponsorship Opportunities and raise your profile for a community cause.
April 2 @ 7:30 pm
PRISMA invites you to the Steinway Benefit Concert, marking the soft opening of The Arts Hub at tiskʷat and the unveiling of the ILLAHIE Recital Hall.
Be among the first to hear a newly arrived Steinway Model D concert grand piano – one of the world’s finest instruments – performed by Arthur Arnold on cello and Dr. Moira Hopfe-Ostensen on piano.
This special evening is a fundraiser to help raise the final $30,000 needed to secure the instrument in its permanent home.
Tickets are $25, or you can “Buy a Key” with a $250 donation (includes a tax receipt).
May 2 @ 5:30 pm
Join qathet Community Justice for a relaxed evening of great food, live music, and community connection at the Burger & Beer Fundraiser. Enjoy a delicious burger dinner, take part in the silent auction, and try your luck in the 50/50 draw while supporting the important work of Community Justice in our region. Burger and Beer Fundraiser
Doors open at 5:30 pm with dinner served at 6:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion. Tickets are $25 and available at the qCJ office (4448 Marine Ave, Wednesdays 3–5:30 pm), Shins Convenience Store, and Armitage Men’s Wear. Vegetarian or dietary requests can be arranged by contacting qCJ in advance. Burger and Beer Fundraiser
Come out for a fun, casual night and help support restorative justice programs in qathet.
March 28 @ 6:00 pm
Battle of the Badges Powell River returns to Hap Parker Arena on March 28 at 6 pm for an action packed charity hockey game featuring Cops vs Firefighters.
Local RCMP officers and firefighters hit the ice in this annual community fundraiser supporting the Powell River Firefighters Charity and Cops for Cancer, benefiting the Canadian Cancer Society. Expect competitive hockey, hometown pride, and plenty of fun for the whole family.
50/50 tickets are available for $2 each or 3 for $5. Programs are available by donation, and picking one up at the door automatically enters you into the 460 Realty prize draw.
Tickets are available at the RCMP station, the Fire Hall, and the 460 Realty office. Join the crowd at Hap Parker Arena and support a great cause in Powell River.
January 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
[Please book online by phone or email] thetownsite@shaw.ca. 604-483-3901
December 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm
Scout Mountain and the Cranberry Hall Association present A Good Time to Give, a community concert supporting the Powell River Food Bank.
Enjoy an evening of live bluegrass and folk at Cran Hall on December 12. Doors open at 6:30 and music starts at 7. Tickets are $25 and available at the Nutcracker Market starting November 28. All proceeds go directly to the Powell River Action Centre Food Bank.
December 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Fill the Hamper night! Join us for a skate from 7:00–9:00pm or Swim from 6:30–9:00pm. FREE admission with a donation of a non perishable food item or gift.
The Powell River Recreation Complex is celebrating 50 years of community and connection with a full week of events from December 8–13. Enjoy FREE swims, skates, and gym time, holiday crafts for kids, Retro Fitness Day, an ugly sweater skate, Fill the Hamper night, and the legendary JAWS-in-the-pool movie event. It’s a week built for all ages, all memories, and all the local fun we love. Come celebrate!