Entertainment

“Painting is a solitary occupation,” says Coral Barclay. “You work by yourself every day. You have to like being alone and working on your own.”

Simon King is an exceptional and truly unique standup comedian. His high-energy, physical, intelligent and often-edgy comedy style makes him one of a kind in the standup comedy world.

The Valley of Festivals has a new summertime entry.

Jackie Treehorn is a funkadelic/soultastic/rockaphonic seven-piece soundstorm, based in Vancouver and coming to Courtenay for the first time.

South Hollow Gallery welcomes Comox Valley artists Arlene McLeod and Roberta Meilleur as on-site guest artists for Local Colours and Market Days July 15 and 16 in downtown Courtenay.

It’s known as the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. It’s about living life to do what you love.

The Forbidden Jazz Trio returns to Zocalo Café this Friday.

Miss Quincy does not fit the classic singer-songwriter mold. Performing July 20 at Joe's Garage in Courtenay, she plays guitar like she practises and sings songs like she means them.

Maybe it’s an ocean thing.

Vancouver Island’s respected metal artist Bradley Allen holds a Mind over Metal Art show and sale at the Hornby Island Community Hall from July 15 to 18.