David Rovics returns to the Comox Valley for a Mayworks Festival show at Joe's Garage on May 22 starting at 7:30 p.m. Rovics last played in the Valley at the 2009 Miner's Memorial Day dinner, where he gave a great concert.

The Rodney MacMillan Trio plays this Friday at the Zocalo Café at 7:30 p.m.

Local writer Colin Mallard goes to New York to receive an award from the Next Generation Indie Book Awards for his latest book, Understanding.

The Comox Valley Youth Music Centre is entering its 44th season of making music.

Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter-fingerstyle guitarist Joe Stanton will perform in B.C. and Alberta this May, promoting the digital release of There You Go, his debut solo CD originally recorded and released in 1997.

Join Elsie Hulsizer for a slideshow and book signing featuring her new book, Glaciers, Bears and Totems: Sailing in Search of the Real Southeast Alaska, on May 19 in Comox.

Two large, early paintings by iconic Canadian painter Edward John (E.J.) Hughes, including a depiction of the Courtenay River estuary, are going on the auction block May 17 in Vancouver.

Join Elsie Hulsizer for a slideshow and book signing featuring her new book, Glaciers, Bears and Totems: Sailing in Search of the Real Southeast Alaska, on May 19 in Comox.

These days, Mark Crissinger is living on Vancouver Island, which makes it easier for him to perform this Saturday at Joe’s Garage in Courtenay.

Local MusicFest favourites Banana Fish Dance Orchestra will open for emerging local talent Valley May 14 at the Bridge Lounge.