Your complete guide to what's on in the Cowichan Valley this June — from flower and garden shows to live music, guided paddles, art exhibitions, studio tours, and the annual Wooden Boat Festival.
Every week in June
- Open Studio Art Drop-In — Mon June 1 & 8, 10am–noon. CVAC Studio, Cowichan Community Centre. Free.
- En Plein Air Mondays (CVAC) — Paint outdoors at scenic locations all month. All skill levels welcome. Free. Locations: June 1 Cobble Hill Commons · June 8 Cowichan Bay Marine Gateway Park · June 15 South Island Saskatoons · June 22 St. Francis Xavier Church & Cemetery, Mill Bay · June 29 Mill Bay Nature Park. RSVP: education@cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca
- Tuesday Pizza Night at Bird’s Eye Cove Farm — June 9, 16, 23 & 30. With Chef Star Maracle. Reservations: birdseyecovefarm.com
- HUB Café Fridays — Coffee, fresh baking, breakfast & lunch 8:30am–2pm. The HUB at Cowichan Station, 2375 Koksilah Rd, Duncan. June 5, 12, 19.
Week 1 — June 1–7
- June 2 — Pride Exhibition 2026 opens. CVAC Annex Gallery, runs to June 16. Free. Opening Reception: Thursday June 4, 7–9pm.
- June 2 — Cowichan Valley Storytelling Group, 5–7pm. Cowichan Library, 2687 James St. Free drop-in. Contact: leeporteous@shaw.ca
- June 3 — Art of the Six Mountains: Opening Reception, 7–9pm. CVAC Main Gallery, 2687 James St, Duncan. Runs to June 29. Free.
- June 3 — Volunteer at Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve. Pre-register: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca. Also June 10/17/24.
- June 4 — Cowichan Valley Storytelling Group Presents… 7–8:15pm. Duncan Showroom, 131 Station St, or YouTube @DuncanShowroom. By donation.
- June 5 — Hill 60, Spotlight Concert Series. 7pm (doors 6:30pm). Shawnigan Lake Community Centre. Members $13 adv/$20 door. Non-members $18 adv/$25 door.
- June 6 — Mill Bay Flower and Garden Show. 9am–2pm. Cobble Hill Fairground, 3550 Watson Ave, Cobble Hill.
- June 6 — Cowichan Valley Garden Club Spring Flower Show & Tea. Noon–3pm. St. Peter’s Church Hall, 5800 Church Rd, Duncan. $5 entry plus $5 tea. Youth under 16 free. cowichangardenclub.com
- June 6 — CVCAS bottle drive. Drop off cans and bottles at the Rotary recycling depot, Mill St & Chemainus Rd, 10am–2pm.
- June 7 — Rotary Garden Tour. Self-directed tour of 6 private gardens, 10am–4:30pm. $30. Tickets at Dinter Nursery, Buckerfield’s, Sandpiper Gardens & Glass, and online.
- June 7 — Cowichan Classical Concerts: Ben Lahring, guitar. 2:30pm. St. Michael’s Church, Chemainus. $25–$30. Phone 250-748-8383.
- June 7 — Mandala Making in the Garden. 1–4pm. Duncan. $39. closetstocastles.ca
Week 2 — June 8–14
- June 9 — Warmland Book & Film Collective discussing 52 Ways to Reconcile by David A. Robertson. 5–7pm online. WarmlandBFC@gmail.com
- June 10 — Rare Ground: Inside BC’s Most Endangered Forest. An evening with Andy MacKinnon. 7pm, 2687 James St, Duncan. Admission by donation.
- June 11 — Scottish Legend: Mystery of Loch Ness Puppet Show. 3:45pm. Cowichan/Duncan Library. Free. Ages 2–92.
- June 11 — Cowichan Hospice Annual General Meeting. 5–6:30pm. Cowichan Community Centre, 2687 James St, Duncan. Free.
- June 12 — Dirty Rotten Scoundrels opens at Chemainus Theatre Festival (runs to Aug 23). Ages 13+. Tickets from $24. chemainustheatrefestival.ca
- June 12 — David Ellingsen: Days of Plenty opens. Cowichan Public Art Gallery, 126 Ingram St, Duncan. Runs to Sept 12.
- June 12–14 — Fire Within Weekend: Peri/Menopause Women’s Retreat. Lila Music & Nature Centre, Duncan. cariburdett.com
- June 13 — Ben Sures, Cowichan Folk Guild Coffeehouse. 7:30–10pm. 246 Ingram St, Duncan. $5 members / $10 public. Open stage 7:30pm.
- June 13 — Community Garage Sale. 8am–1pm. Mill Springs Village, Mill Bay. Free.
- June 14 — Masimba Marimba Fundraiser Concert: Nhemamusasa North. 1pm. Evergreen Pavilion, 3515 Watson Ave, Cobble Hill. $20 (16 & under free). Tickets: FB Masimba Marimba.
- June 14 — Acoustic Jam (summer location). 1–3:30pm. Shawnigan Lake Pavilion, Elsie Miles Park.
Week 3 — June 15–21
- June 16 — Becoming Confident Workshop. 7–9pm. Cowichan Community Centre. $35. skillful-life.com
- June 18 — Some Days You Get the Penguin: Art of Nola Wedeen — Opening Reception. 2–5pm. CVAC Annex Gallery.
- June 19 — Clean Beauty Makeup Mini Masterclass. 10am–12pm. Lynn’s Vitamin Gallery. Register: 250-748-4421. Limited seating.
- June 20 — Summer’s Here Sale at Pomme Natural Market. 10% off storewide including sale items, plus product demos and gift basket draws. 5380 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan.
- June 20 — David Ellingsen Art Café. 1–2pm. Cowichan Public Art Gallery, 126 Ingram St, Duncan. Free.
- June 20 — Tales & Reflections Art Open House with Phyllis Lysionek & Friends. 1–4pm. CPAC, 2687 James St. Free.
- June 21 — Maple Bay Solstice Paddle. Guided kayak paddle for the summer solstice (and Father’s Day!). info@wilderness-kayaking.com
- June 21 — Create a Summer Vision Board. 1–4pm. Duncan. $39. closetstocastles.ca
Week 4 — June 22–30
- June 25 — VIP First Listen: Cari Burdett’s Don’t Forget. 7pm. Historic Fairbridge Farm Chapel, Duncan. Limited seating. cariburdett.com
- June 26 — HUB Film Club screening of Blue Heron. 7pm. 2375 Koksilah Rd. hubfilmclub@gmail.com
- June 26–28 — Visions Art Tour. Free self-guided studio tour, 10am–4pm daily. 12 studios across Mill Bay, Cobble Hill, Cowichan Bay, Duncan, and Crofton. visionsarttour.ca
- June 26–28 — Eurythmy & Biodynamic Gardening Workshop with Cynthia & Harald Hoven. Glenora Farm, 4766 Waters Rd, Duncan. $200 ($180 earlybird by June 20). Preregister: 250-929-1874.
- June 26 & 27 — Brenda Isaak Takao Live Artist Demonstrations. 10am–Noon. Blue Seed Studio, 3000 George St, North Cowichan. Free.
- June 27 — 38th Annual Cowichan Wooden Boat Festival. Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, 1761 Cowichan Bay Road. Free. Evening patio party $5 (purchase in advance).
- June 27 — Camerata Ensemble outdoor concert. 11am. Terry Harrison’s garden, 1213 Royalta Rd, Mill Bay. Visions Art Studio Tour. Free.
- June 27 & 28 — Live Acoustic Music at Casa en Eros (Visions Tour). 1–3pm. Refreshments and children’s crafts. 801 Aros Rd, Cobble Hill. Free.
- June 28 — Holocene Distilling Summer Series Yard Party. 11am–3pm. Live music, hot food, cold drinks. 1134 Chapman Rd, Cobble Hill. Free entry.
- June 28 — Collage Workshop. 1–4pm. Duncan. $49. closetstocastles.ca
- June 29 — Full Moon Sound Healing Journey. 6–8pm. Ohm Zome, 5464 Cowichan Lake Rd, Duncan. $44. adelinewholistichealing.com
- June 29 — Holy Days film screening supporting Cowichan Hospice. 7pm. CPAC, 2687 James St, Duncan. $17. 250-748-7529.
Community calendar listings are free! To submit an event for the July issue email date, title, time, location and cost with subject “EVENT” to events@cowichanvalleyvoice.com. Deadline: June 15.