Thu. Apr 25

Music Jam at the Mex Pub. Bring an instrument starting at 8PM. Every Thursday.Music Trivia at Billy D's Pub. Come down and try to win prizes! Starts 8:30PM Every Thursday.Open Music Jam at the Mex Pub. Come participate or just listen. Starts 8PM.Dining Event AVI Dine Out for Life is at The Zocalo Cafe today 12-9PM.Live Jazz Music presented by the Georgia Straight Jazz Society at the Avalanche Bar & Grill. Cover $5.Jam with Anela at The Flying Canoe Pub starting at 9 pm. Every Thursday.

Fri. Apr 26

Live Music Jellyfish Productions presents is at the Mex Pub. Cover at the door. Starts 9:30PMLive Music Dirty Little Secrets is playing tonight at The Griffin Pub. Call for the Griffin Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466

Live Music Sweatshop Union is playing tonight at The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. 9:30PM

Karaoke at The Cumberland Hotel. Starts at 9PM Every Friday.

Live DJ at The Flying Canoe Pub starting at 9 pm. Every Friday.

Live Music Ralph Barrat at Zocalo, 7:30-9:30PM.

Sat. Apr 27

Live Music Michael Wood Band, Victoria, is playing at the Mex Pub. A 'must see' band. Women's Build Team Habitat Fundraiser. No cover. Starts 9:30PM.

DJ Night at The Cumberland Hotel. 9PM-1AM.

Live Music The Black Swan Fiddlers are playing The Zocalo Cafe 7:30-9:30.

UFC 159 Watch it at The Avalanche Bar and Grill on the big screens! $5 Cover. Starts 7pm.

Name that Tune with VaLori & Friends at The Griffin Pub. Take the Griffin Shuttle there

and back 250-339-4466

Live Music at Billy D's Pub. Hosted by Mitch Currie Starts 8:30PM.

Benefit BrokeBack Benefit by JellyfishJam Productions. Held at The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. Doors @ 9:30PM

Live Music Helen Austin, Juno Nominee at King George Hotel, Cumberland. 8:00PM

Live DJ at The Flying Canoe Pub starting at 9 pm. Every Saturday.

Sun. Apr 28

Bluegrass Brunch at the Waverley Hotel with Brunch 10:30 Music @ 11:30

Electric Jam at The Cumberland Hotel. Weekly Prizes! 5-9PM Every Sunday.

Karaoke with Milo at The Flying Canoe Pub starting at 8 pm. Every Sunday.

Mon. Apr. 29

Pool Tournament and Poker night at The Griffin Pub. Everyone Welcome! Take the Griffin Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466

Wed. May 1

Karaoke at the Mex Pub. You could win up to 1,000 Loonies. Starts 9PM.Blues Jam at The Cumberland Hotel. 8:30-11:30PM. Prizes. Every Wednesday.Live Music Check out the piano bar at The Griffin Pub (and our $3 Appies!) Take the Griffin Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466

Thu. May 2

Live Jazz Music presented by the Georgia Straight Jazz Society at the Avalanche Bar & Grill. Cover $5.Live Music Bee Wolf-Ray is playing at The Zocalo Cafe 6:30-8:30.Live Music Daniel Wesley is playing tonight at The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland.

Fri. May 3

Live Music The Todd Butler Band is at the Mex Pub. No Cover. Starts 9:30PMLive Music Bent Rymn is playing tonight at The Griffin

Pub. Call for the Griffin Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466Live Music Indigo Jazz is playing at The Zocalo Cafe 7:30-9:30.Live Music Blackberry Wood is playing tonight at The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. Doors @ 9:30PM

Sat. May 4

Live Music The Todd Butler Band is at the Mex Pub. No Cover. Starts 9:30PMLive Music Machine Gun Kelly at The Cumberland Hotel. 9PM-1AM.Name that Tune with VaLori & Friends at The Griffin Pub. Take the Griffin Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466Live Music at Billy D's Pub. Hosted by Mitch Currie Starts 8:30PM.Live Music Silk Pajamas is playing at The Zocalo Cafe 4-6PM.

Sun. May 5

Live Music The Georgia Straight Jazz Society presents Tunnel Six at The Avalanche Bar and Grill. Starts 7:30pm.

Cover $16 ($12 for members).Bluegrass Brunch at the Waverley Hotel with Brunch 10:30 Music @ 11:30 Electric Music Jam at The Cumberland Hotel. Weekly Prizes! 5-9PM.

Mon. May 6

Pool Tournament and Poker night at The Griffin Pub. Everyone Welcome! Take the Griffin Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466

Tue. May 7

Live Music The First Tuesday Fundraiser hosted by Bruce & Judy Wing with special guests, "Bee Wolf-Ray and Peter Cloud Panjoyah" play tonight at The Mex Pub. Cover by donation to the foodbank. 7:30pm

Wed. May 8

Karaoke at the Mex Pub. You could win up to 1,000 Loonies. Starts 9PM.Live Music Check out the piano bar at The Griffin Pub (and our $3 Appies!) Take the Griffin Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466

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atlas café

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250 338 9838 atlascafe.ca

250 6th St. in Downtown Courtenay In the Courtyard on the Corner of 5th & Cli� e | 250.338.8885Parking behind building by Central Builders

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A Southwestern CaféA Southwestern CaféA Southwestern CaféOur Food is prepared fresh daily

on the premisesserving a delicious variety of

� avourful, colourful and healthysouthwestern food

BIGGEST Licenced Patio on 5th St.

Come see what’s cooking!

307 - 4th Street • Downtown Courtenay 250-897-7025

Early Bird Café

Specializing in Fresh, Homemade Breakfast & LunchHave you tried our Breakfast Buffet?

9am-1pm Every Sunday

Eat to a different beat

Book The Grotto

for Your Next Party!

250-897-0081 5th Street, Courtenay unionstreetgrill.ca

GourmetPub Food

Friendly Atmosphere

DOWNTOWN CUMBERLAND250-336-8322 • www.waverleyhotel.ca

THE VALLEY’S BEST LIVE MUSIC VENUEBy Cumberland Village Works

Since 1907

Made Fresh, In-HouseAff ordable Prices

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Mon - Wed, 8am - 5:30pm • Thurs, 8am - 9pmFri & Sat, 8am - 10pm • Sun, 8am - 5pm

Full Breakfast • Lunch Specials • Dinner

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Thu. May 9

Music Jam at the Mex Pub. Bring an instrument starting at 8PM.Music Trivia at Billy D's Pub. Come down and try to win prizes! Starts 8:30PM.Live Jazz Music presented by the Georgia Straight Jazz Society at the Avalanche Bar & Grill. Cover $5.

Fri. May 10

Live Music MIX@MEX at the Mex Pub. with Lori J Ward vs. T.Orlando, Martian & Filth Brotherz Cover $10 at the door. Starts 9:30PMLive Music Impalas are playing tonight at The Griffin Pub. Call for the Griffin Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466Live Music Des Larson Trio

is playing tonight with special guests 50th Parallel at The Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. Cover $10 Doors @ 9:30PM

Sat. May 11

Live Music Steelhead is playing at the Mex Pub. No cover. Starts 9:30PM.Live Music Sax and Bone is playing at The Zocalo Cafe 7:30-9:30.Name that Tune with VaLori & Friends at The Griffin Pub. Take the Griffin Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466Live Music at Billy D's Pub. Hosted by Mitch Currie Starts 8:30PM.Live Music BB King Tribute Show at The Cumberland Hotel. Tickets $12.50.

Sun. May 12

Mother's Day It's Mother's Day today! Take your Mom out to her favourite spot for some great food!Bluegrass Brunch at the Waverley Hotel with Brunch 10:30 Music @ 11:30 Electric Music Jam at The Cumberland Hotel. Weekly Prizes! 5-9PM.

Mon. May 13

Pool Tournament and Poker night at The Griffin Pub. Everyone Welcome! Take the Griffin Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466

Tue. May 14

Live Music Corb Lund and the Hurtin Albertans with Ridley Bent are playing tonight at The Waverley Hotel in

Cumberland. Special Advance Tickets $50. Doors @ 9:30PM

Wed. May 15

Karaoke at the Mex Pub. You could win up to 1,000 Loonies. Starts 9PM.Blues Music Jam at The Cumberland Hotel hosted by David Spragge 8:30-11:30PM.Live Music Check out the piano bar at The Griffin Pub (and our $3 Appies!) Take the Griffin Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466

Thu. May 16

Music Jam at the Mex Pub. Bring an instrument starting at 8PM.Music Trivia at Billy D's Pub. Come down and try to win prizes! Starts 8:30PM.Live Music Jilli Martini Trio

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KinareeTHAI

Chef Pasthida Da

Kinaree Thai

Pasthida Da

Pasthida Da has been cooking most

of her life and has been the Head

Chef at Kinaree since they opened in

2006. Culinary creations at Kinaree

reflect tastes and traditions from every

region of Thailand-colourful richly

flavoured curries, silky smoothness

of coconut milk, the tang of lime, the

assertiveness of cilantro or mint.

“Chef “Patty” develops new flavours

and combinations constantly,

enabling the restaurant to offer new

dishes to diners on a regular basis.

in Courtenay

268 Fifth Street, Downtown Courtenay250-334-8811www.billydspub.com

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

LOCALLY OWNED

INCREDIBLE FOOD

EXCEPTIONAL STAFF

UNBEATABLE PRICES

DOWNTOWN COURTENAY’S

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DINE-IN OR TAKE-OUT

www.crystalsplace.com

Japanese-Inspired, West-Coast Cuisine

& Legendary Pub Fare

at The Cumberland Hotel2714 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland

250-336-8844

❖Gluten Free

& Vegetarian Options❖

Wednesday to Sunday12:30 to 8:00 pm

1185 Kilmorley Rd. Comox (250) 339-4466

May 3Bent RymnMay 10

ImpalasMay 17

Lorne RangersMay 24EnablersMay 31

Blue Collar

SaturdaysName that Tune

SundaysFree Pool All Day

MondaysPool Tournament &

Poker Nighteveryone welcome

Wednesdays$3 Appys & Piano Bar

with Rob Petrie

Fridays LIVE MUSICNEW!!T.G.I.F. FRIDAY

Prize Posted on FacebookCome In to Win

Take the Griffin Pub

Shuttle to and from your home

Around the CornerFrom theAir Force

Base!

May 3

LIVE MUSICFRIDAY NIGHTS

Saturdays

SOMETHINGfor EVERYONE

Ryan Rd.

Kil

morle

y Rd.

Little River Rd.

CFB Comox

Corner of 8th & Fitzgerald

www.kinareethai.ca • 250-898-8639

SPICE Up Your DayJOIN US FOR LUNCH18 Lunch Combos to Choose from

Monday to Friday 11:30 - 2:00 pm

250-338-1468 • 975 Comox Rd., Courtenay

MONDAY & TUESDAY ......House Pastas $10Gourmet Pastas $12

WEDNESDAY ......................All Burgers $8

THURSDAY ..........................All Wraps $8

FRIDAY & SATURDAY ......AAA Sirloin Steak& Prawns $14.95

SUNDAY ...............................Pint of Beer & an Individual Pizza $10

Ask Us About Our Gluten Free Desserts!

Daily SpecialsSpring is Here and Courtenay's Finest Riverfront

Patio is Now Open!Spring is Here and Courtenay's Finest Riverfront

MONTE CHRISTOon the River

The Playoffs are Here& the Game is On!& the Game is On!

$3.00 Bottlesof Bud

ON CANUCKS GAME DAY!

1 5 9 0 C L I F F E A V E N U E250-338-7741 | www.� yingcanoe.ca

is playing The Zocalo Cafe 6:30-8:30.Comedy Night at The Avalanche Bar and Grill. Starts 9:00pm. Cover $10.

Fri. May 17

Live Music Flavour Night Live & DJ Music with Mitch and friends at the Mex Pub. $10 Cover at the door. Starts 9:30PMLive Music Lorne Rangers are playing tonight at The Griffin Pub. Call for the Griffin Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466Live Music Blaine Dunaway is playing at The Zocalo Cafe 7:30-9:30.

Sat. May 18

Live Music Big Rock Saturday at the Mex Pub with Robbie Jr. Cover @ the Door.

Starts 9:30PM.Name that Tune with VaLori & Friends at The Griffin Pub. Take the Griffin Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466Live Music at Billy D's Pub. Hosted by Mitch Currie Starts 8:30PM.Live Music Celtic Cargo Cult is playing at The Zocalo Cafe 7:30-9:30.Live Music Remedy at The Cumberland Hotel.Live Music Boondock at King George Hotel.

Sun. May 19

Bluegrass Brunch at the Waverley Hotel with Brunch 10:30 Music @ 11:30 Electric Music Jam at The Cumberland Hotel. Weekly Prizes! 5-9PM.Karaoke with Milo at The

Flying Canoe Pub starting at 8:00PM. Every Sunday.

Mon. May 20

Pool Tournament and Poker night at The Griffin Pub. Everyone Welcome! Take the Griffin Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466Live Music Remedy at The Cumberland Hotel.

Wed. May 22

Karaoke at the Mex Pub. You could win up to 1,000 Loonies. Starts 9PM.

Blues Music Jam at The Cumberland Hotel. hosted by David Spragge 8:30-11:30PM.

Live Music Check out the piano bar at The Griffin Pub (and our $3 Appies!) Take the Griffin Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466

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Des Larson is an entertainer, who involves his audience and peers with his music. Ultimately, to relate and set the groove and mood to share together. However he may be a roots/ rock/ reggae performer but as you will soon tell, “every

artist has to relate to a genre, but every listener has to relate to a genre that fits their mood.” Style and creativity are his main keys when writing musical progressions. Enjoy!

Larson creates an instant groove that combines a reggae beat energy with the lyrical style of songwriters like Jack Johnson. It's hard not to become a Des Larson fan.

Des has been compared to some amazing artists including Dave Matthews and Andrew Allen. His influences include John Mayer, John Butler Trio, Kim Churchill, Jason Mraz and many more.

You can catch a performance by Des Larson with special guests 50th Parallel at the Waverley Hotel on May 10th at 9:30pm. $10 Cover

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Great Pub Food ‘Til Late!8th Street Courtenay

250-331-0334

avalanchebar.ca

ALL DAYEVERY DAY

in the Pub

Lucky

$3.75/Bottle

OPEN LATE EVERY NIGHT • DANCE ‘TIL YOU DROP

MONDAYSKaraoke

WEDNESDAYSPool & Poker

THURSDAYSJazz Night with the

Georgia Straight Jazz Society

Comedy Night3rd Thursday of Each Month

FRIDAYS &SATURDAYS

DJ Mike on the MicTop 40 & Requests

SUNDAYSIndustry Night

Buy a Bud & You Could

SCORERed Light Prizes

like Canucks Playoff Tickets!

in the Pub

SpiritsCITY CENTRE

275 8th Street Courtenay

across from Shoppers Drug Mart

250-331-0111

like Canucks Playoff Tickets!

CALENDAR OF EVENTSSATURDAYAPRIL 27

SUNDAYMAY 5

Georgia Strait Jazz Society PRESENTS

TUNNEL SIX

UFC 159Jones vs Sonnen

$5 Cover | Starts 7PM

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Lucky 15’s

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April 6 Nautical MilesApril 13 The JagstersApril 20 Brett Burrows

- Kickin Country Night

April 27 DJ Night

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FRIDAYSKaraoke 9pm-1am

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SUNDAYSElectric Jam 5-9pm

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Available In Pub & Onlinewww.islandmusicfest.com

Tix $20

April 18th24th Street Wailers

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Bottom of Ryan Road

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CANTINA

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Thu. May 23

Music Trivia at Billy D's Pub. Come down and try to win prizes! Starts 8:30PM.Open Music Jam at the Mex Pub. Come participate or just listen. Starts 8PM.Live Jazz Music presented by the Georgia Straight Jazz Society at the Avalanche Bar & Grill. Cover $5.MusicFest Show Russell DeCarlyle at The Cumberland Hotel. Tickets $20 available online at www.islandmusicfest.com or at Cumberland Hotel.

Fri. May 24

Live Music Hope For Hope a fundraiser for 6 year old Hope who is living with cancer. Live music, Cover by donation. Starts 9PMLive Music Enablers are playing tonight at The Grif� n Pub. Call for the Grif� n Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466Live Music Ted Tanner is playing at The Zocalo Cafe 7-9PM.

Sat. May 25

Live Music Machine Gun Kelly is playing the Mex Pub. Dance the night away. No

cover. Starts 9:30PM.

Live Music at Billy D's Pub. Hosted by Mitch Currie Starts 8:30PM.

UFC 160 Velasquez vs. Silva 2 on the big screens at The Avalanche Bar and Grill. Starts 7:00pm. Cover $5

Live Music Black Swan Fiddlers is playing at The Zocalo Cafe 7:30-9:30.

DJ Night at The Cumberland Hotel. 9PM-1AM.

Name that Tune with VaLori & Friends at The Grif� n Pub. Take the Grif� n Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466

Sun. May 26

Bluegrass Brunch at the Waverley Hotel with Brunch 10:30 Music @ 11:30

Electric Music Jam at The Cumberland Hotel. Weekly Prizes! 5-9PM.

Mon. May 27

Pool Tournament and Poker night at The Grif� n Pub. Everyone Welcome! Take the Grif� n Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466

Wed. May 29

Karaoke at the Mex Pub. You could win up to 1,000 Loonies. Starts 9PM.

Blues Music Jam at The Cumberland Hotel. hosted by David Spragge 8:30-11:30PM.

Live Music Check out the piano bar at The Grif� n Pub (and our $3 Appies!) Take the Grif� n Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466

Thu. May 30

Open Music Jam at the Mex Pub. Come participate or just listen. Starts 8PM.

Live Jazz Music presented by the Georgia Straight Jazz Society at the Avalanche Bar & Grill. Cover $5.

Fri. May 31

Live Music Jelly� sh Jam Productions with Tash & Friends at the Mex Pub. Cover at the door. Starts 9:30PM

Live Music Forbidden Jazz is playing at The Zocalo Cafe 6:30-8:30.

Live Music Blue Collar is playing tonight at The Grif� n Pub. Call for the Grif� n Shuttle there and back 250-339-4466

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Be a part of the fun!Live Entertainment.Be a part of the fun!Live Entertainment.

SaturdayApril 27thSPECIAL GUESTHelenAustin& daughter DaisyJUNO NOMINEE

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Thurs-Sat

APRIL 27 • 9:30PM | No Cover

MICHAEL WOOD BAND A MUST SEE up and coming band out of Victoria. WOMEN’S BUILD TEAM HABITAT FUNDRAISER

MAY 3 & 4 • 9:30PM | No Cover

THE TODD BUTLER BAND MAY 7 • 7:30PM | Cover Foodbank Donation.

1ST TUESDAY FUNDRAISER Hosted by Bruce & Judy Wing with Special Guests Bee Wolf-Ray & Peter Cloud Panjoyah

MAY 10 • 9:30PM | $10 @ door.

MIX @ MEX With Lori J Ward vs T. Orlando, Martian & Filth Brotherz.

MAY 11 • 9:30PM | No Cover

STEELHEAD

MAY 17 • 9:30PM | $10 @ door.

FLAVOUR NIGHTLive & DJ music with Mitch & Friends.

MAY 18 • 9:30PM | Cover @ door.

BIG ROCK SATURDAYLive Music with Robbie Jr

MAY 24 • 9PM | Cover by donation

HOPE FOR HOPE Fundraiser for 6 yr old Hope with cancer. Live music.

MAY 25 • 9:30PM | No Cover

MACHINE-GUN KELLY Dance the night away with Kelly Everil

MAY 31 • 9:30PM | Cover @ door.

JELLYFISH JAM PRODUCTIONS with Tash & Friends. Cover at the door.

Check out our OPEN JAM NIGHT Tues &Thurs @ 8PMOpen Mon to Sat, 11am to 6pm279 Puntledge Road 250-338-2299

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