9 to 5 The Musical

Chemainus Theatre Festival 9737 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC

9 to 5 The Musical is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. This hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical boss. Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot!

A Body of Work III

Cowichan Valley Arts Council 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC

In this show, we present drawings directly from the model and pieces expanded from original drawings and translated into other media.

Valentines Day at Merridale

Merridale Cidery & Distillery 1230 Merridale Road, Cobble Hill

Embrace romance at Merridale this Valentine’s Day with your special someone or cherished family members, as you embark on a culinary adventure within the rustic charm of our farmhouse setting.

$59

Dance me to your beauty

Classical concert by Duo Concertante – Nancy Dahn (violin) and Timothy Steeves (piano).

$10 – $25

Carved from Nature: Todd McAneeley

Imagine That! 251 Craig Street, Duncan, BC

Todd enhances his furniture pieces by adding carved sculptural elements which capture nature in a distinctive way. His work comes to vivid life with bears, otters, birds, whales, and more. His artistry celebrates the beauty of our local woods.

Lynn Bisset: Paintings and Prints

Imagine That! 251 Craig Street, Duncan, BC

Lynn Bisset fondly paints local harbours, marinas, boats, and sea birds on Vancouver Island. Some of her favorite scenes are found at Cowichan Bay and Genoa Bay.

A Retrospective by Jim Malo

Cowichan Valley Arts Council 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC

Embark on a visual journey through Jim Malo’s retrospective, unveiling years of diverse printmaking and paintings including linoleum block prints, etchings, watercolours and more. Witness the evolution of his craft in this intimate showcase.

Cheese Masterclass

Blue Grouse Estate Winery 2182 Lakeside Road, Duncan, BC

Join us for a guided experience with our sommelier Pamela Sanderson, and Cowichan Station Creamery Cheesemakers.

$17 – $27

Youth Arts Showcase: Embrace Imperfection

Cowichan Valley Arts Council 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC

The theme for this year’s youth art show is Embrace Imperfection. The show celebrates the artistic talents of Cowichan Valley youth (aged 13-21) and participation is free.

Free

Warmland Calligraphers

Cowichan Valley Arts Council 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC

The Warmland Calligraphers return! Visit our CVAC Annex gallery to see these unique works in person.

Buttons & Bellows

St. Michael and All Angels Church 2858 Mill Street, Chemainus

Walter Martella (accordion and piano) and Karina Inkster (accordion and piano) perform music from the movies, well-known classics arranged for accordion/piano, and Latin-American music by Astor Piazzolla.

$23 – $30

Stay with us

Whether you are looking for cozy, quaint or quirky – Cowichan has the perfect place to lay your head. Gather in the warm embrace of home comforts and rural life.

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Eat with us

A mild, Mediterranean-like climate and an abundance of fertile land are just two of the factors that have helped Cowichan become what renowned foodie James Barber referred to as “Canada’s Provence”.

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