VinylFlip 2026 – Record & Physical Media Fair

April 5 @ 10:00 am 2:00 pm

When was the moment you became a fan of your favourite musician or band? Was it listening to the radio, reading Rolling Stone or Creem magazine, Spotify, or maybe visiting the local record store? I remember patiently waiting for my brother to leave the house, sneaking into his room and losing myself in Lou Reed’s Transformer, T-rex The Slider, and Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust. Just holding the record cover in my hands, reading the liner notes and studying the artwork was – and still is exciting!

Digging through bins of records is akin to visiting a museum or curated art show with a myriad of styles represented, both visually and aurally! 

Approximately 50% of records sold in 2025 were bought by people who don’t even own a turntable, but for their collectability, aesthetic, or decorative purposes. 

Fortunately, in qathet we have the Full Bug Record Store and the annual VinylFlip Record Fare on April 5th to help satisfy your need to have and hold physical media the way most artists intended their work to be experienced.

There will be plenty of bins to dig through. What’s on your list?

Sunday April 5th from 10am-2pm at The Townsite Public Market 5831 Ash Avenue

Free
5831 Ash Ave
Powell River, BC V8A 4R5
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Lip-Sync Contest Extravaganza

March 14 @ 3:00 pm

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, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: The Gathering Place, Powell River United Church
6932 Crofton Street, Powell River, BC

6932 Crofton Street
Powell River, BC V8A 5H4 Canada
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GOT STONES! Rolling Stones Tribute

February 28 @ 7:00 pm 9:00 pm

Long list of past projects going back to the late 70’s. With Legit Lloyd Serson as Mick Jagger, Struttin’ Shawn Wilm as Keith Richards, and Dazzling David Beattie as Ronnie Wood. The rhythm section is rounded out with Competent Cam Stiles on Bass guitar and Drummer Gregarious Glen Santics.

GOT STONES! masterfully recreates the essence of the Stones’ legendary performances and is a perfect fit for festivals and theatres

Playing to appreciative audiences everywhere they play, you are sure to love them too!

Get ready to relive the magic and feel the thrill of a Rolling Stones Concert with GOT STONES!

5001 Joyce Ave
Powell River, BC V8A 5R2 Canada
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Brice Tabish Band

February 28 @ 7:00 pm 10:00 pm

Come see Brice Tabish Band at Powell River Royal Canadian Legion!

6811 Alexander St,
Powell River, BC V8A 2A9 Canada
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Live Concert – Harmony Vespers featuring The Jamberries!

February 7 @ 4:00 pm 7:00 pm

Join us for a special Harmony Vespers evening on Saturday, February 7, featuring the JanBerries.

Harmony Vespers is a relaxed, welcoming gathering—an invitation to slow down, enjoy the evening, and spend time together.

Come as you are.
Enjoy the moment.
Have a good time.

All are welcome.

MuchMusic Dance Party

February 14 @ 8:00 pm

Nostalgic late 80s 90s early 2000. Contest, prizes, midnight snack, cheap drinks.

To avoid paying GST buy hard copy tickets at the following businesses

Tla’amin Convenience Store Mon – Friday 6:30am – 6pm
Pacific Coastal Cannabis 7 days a week 9am – 11pm
Westerly Studio Wednesday – Sunday
10am – 4pm
River city coffee Monday to Friday
7:30am – 3pm

Or click the link:

$50
Walnut St,
Powell River, BC V8A 5R2 Canada

Kelby MacNayr Ensemble: The Official Townsite Jazz Festival 2026 Preview Party

January 23 @ 7:00 pm 10:00 pm

Join drummer/singer/composer/bandleader Kelby MacNayr and an all-star lineup of Vancouver Island’s finest jazz musicians for the official Townsite Jazz Festival 2026 Preview Party!

Enjoy a high-energy performance (including an opening set from Brooks Vocal Jazz) and be the first to hear about our 2026 festival artist lineup, and grab your tickets, festival passes, and merchandise right on site.

5400 Marine Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 2L6
Powell River,
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NAMELESS KING // VAMPIRES & LEECHES // OMNIESIA // ENDR – POWELL RIVER

January 17 @ 7:00 pm 10:00 pm

OMNIESIA – TECHNICAL DEATH METAL FROM CHILLIWACK, BC. ENDR – PROGRESSIVE DEATHCORE FROM VICTORIA, BC. NAMELESS KING – TOUR OF THE SUNLESS REALMS
Dark Souls themed death metal from Vancouver, BC. VAMPIRES AND LEECHES – GROOVY DEATH METAL FROM VANCOUVER, BC

$10 – $25
4478 Marine Ave
Powell River, BC Canada
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Thursday Night Live Number Four

January 15 @ 7:00 pm 10:00 pm

This Thursday Night Live event will be featuring Turn The 7 and El Camino, two great local bands. Doors open at 7. Entrance by donation

4463 Joyce Ave
Powell River, BC V8A3A8 Canada
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The Wardens (New Date!)

January 29 @ 7:00 pm

The Wardens – January 29 2026

The Wardens don’t just sing about the land, they’re part of it.

The Rocky Mountain-based band’s stories and songs rise from the very land they’ve protected as Canadian national park wardens. With haunting three-part harmonies and chilling tales, the band’s mountain music – blending folk, roots and western styles – reflects Canada’s protected wilderness areas. Celebrating the return of wild buffalo, wrangling grizzly bears, lonely nights on the packtrail and reflecting on an environment in crisis, a performance by The Wardens has been dubbed “the quintessential mountain-culture concert experience.”

Following the 2021 release of their third full-length album Sold Out at the Ironwood, band member Ray Schmidt was nominated Traditional Singer of the Year by the Canadian Folk Music Awards. The band has also received numerous regional nominations including 2022 Touring Artist of the Year by the BC Touring Council and Album of the Year by Country Music Alberta.

Tickets online: https://www.showpass.com/the-wardens-2/

5400 Marine Ave
Powell River, BC V8A2L6 Canada
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