Jam-Packed Weekend in Qualicum Beach & Parksville! 
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Friday, October 17th
Stand-Up Comedy with Bo Johnson • 
Rod & Gun Bar & Grill, Parksville
Rod & Gun Bar & Grill, Parksville • 
Doors 7:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM
Doors 7:00 PM | Show 8:00 PM • 
A hilarious night of live comedy presented by OK, Dope — don’t miss this one!
A hilarious night of live comedy presented by OK, Dope — don’t miss this one!
ECHO Players Presents: The Melville Boys • Village Theatre, Qualicum Beach
Village Theatre, Qualicum Beach • 
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM • A heartfelt Norm Foster comedy about brotherhood, love, and laughter. ($17–$28)
A heartfelt Norm Foster comedy about brotherhood, love, and laughter. ($17–$28)⸻
Saturday, October 18th
Qualicum Beach Farmers Market • Community Hall / Veterans Way
Community Hall / Veterans Way • 
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM • 
Fresh produce, baked goods, and local crafts every Saturday morning!
Fresh produce, baked goods, and local crafts every Saturday morning!
World Craft Bazaar • Knox United Church, Parksville
Knox United Church, Parksville • 
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM • 
Fair-trade shopping from around the globe — admission is free, lunch available!
Fair-trade shopping from around the globe — admission is free, lunch available!
Art of the Fire – Mid Island Potters Show & Sale • Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
Qualicum Beach Civic Centre • 
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM • Stunning handmade pottery and ceramics by Vancouver Island artists.
Stunning handmade pottery and ceramics by Vancouver Island artists.
Raise the Roof – Art Clear Out • McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville
McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Sat & Sun)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Sat & Sun) • 
Originals, oils, acrylics, and photography from local artists — great deals for a great cause!
Originals, oils, acrylics, and photography from local artists — great deals for a great cause!
Music Bingo at Deez • Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum Beach
Deez Bar & Grill, Qualicum Beach • 
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM • 
Fun, high-energy bingo with themed playlists and prizes — reservations encouraged!
Fun, high-energy bingo with themed playlists and prizes — reservations encouraged!
JW Jones Band in Concert • Knox United Church, Parksville
Knox United Church, Parksville • 
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM • 
Award-winning blues guitarist live in concert — $30 tickets at local outlets.
Award-winning blues guitarist live in concert — $30 tickets at local outlets.
Music @ The Museum – An Evening of Gershwin • Parksville Museum
Parksville Museum • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM • Jazz meets classical in this soulful tribute by the Andrew Greenwood Quartet. ($38.74)
Jazz meets classical in this soulful tribute by the Andrew Greenwood Quartet. ($38.74)
The Raven Lunatics Live • Rocking Horse Pub, Nanoose Bay
Rocking Horse Pub, Nanoose Bay • 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM • Classic hits, rock, and blues — always a lively night out!
Classic hits, rock, and blues — always a lively night out! Slow Foxtrot Workshop & Social Dance • Nanoose Place Community Centre
Nanoose Place Community Centre • 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM • 
Learn the Slow Foxtrot (7–8 PM) then dance the night away! ($10 NBDS members / $15 non-members)
Learn the Slow Foxtrot (7–8 PM) then dance the night away! ($10 NBDS members / $15 non-members) Halloween Spooky Walk & Artisan Market • 1240 Winning Way (Whiskey Creek)
1240 Winning Way (Whiskey Creek) • 
3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
3:00 PM – 7:30 PM • Family-friendly spooky fun, treats for kids, discounts for costumed adults!
Family-friendly spooky fun, treats for kids, discounts for costumed adults! Islands Luthiers Guild Show – Guitars By Hand • Errington War Memorial Hall
Errington War Memorial Hall • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM • Meet BC’s top instrument makers and admire handcrafted guitars — free admission!
Meet BC’s top instrument makers and admire handcrafted guitars — free admission!⸻
Sunday, October 19th Boardgame Afternoon at Paradise Fun Park • Paradise Fun Park, Parksville
Paradise Fun Park, Parksville • 
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • 
Hosted by Railyard Games — $5 entry for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition!
Hosted by Railyard Games — $5 entry for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition! Pacific Moon Rising Music Trivia • Pacific Moon Rising Bar & Grill, Nanoose Bay
Pacific Moon Rising Bar & Grill, Nanoose Bay • 
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM • 
Test your music knowledge and compete for prizes & bragging rights!
Test your music knowledge and compete for prizes & bragging rights! Karaoke Night at Rod & Gun • Rod & Gun Bar & Grill, Parksville
Rod & Gun Bar & Grill, Parksville • 8:00 PM – Close
8:00 PM – Close • Free pool, happy hour, and weekly prizes for top performers — end the weekend with a song!
Free pool, happy hour, and weekly prizes for top performers — end the weekend with a song!⸻
So much to see, do, and hear this weekend across Oceanside! Which one are you checking out first? 