Two days of songwriting, co-writing, and craft with J. Plank and guest Lindi Ortega — small group, all levels welcome.

Day One starts with the fundamentals: what makes a song a song, where ideas come from, and how to get something started. You'll write, share, and spend the afternoon in a deeper session with J. Plank and Lindi Ortega — foundations track or craft and story track, depending on where you're at.

Day Two brings the songs to life. Many if not all participants will get to work through their song with a live band (we'll do our best to...

Presented by Highway 19 Concerts and hosted by J. Plank, the summer festival edition of Ramble at the Merville Hall features two summer nights of music collaboration and community. Inspired by the late, great Levon Helm’s legendary Midnight Ramble in Woodstock, NY, each Ramble shines a spotlight on the songs of emerging and established regional talents and guest headliners, all backed by J. Plank and his stellar Vancouver Island house band.

Friday:
Lindi Ortega – guitar, vocals & songs
G. Lee Worden – guitars, keys, vocals & songs
J. Plank – musical director, host, guitars & vocals

Experience the magic of live poetry at the Campbell River Art Gallery on July 12th and take part in a very special Sunday event with award-winning, bestselling poet Jess Housty!

Jess will be reading poems from their soon to be released book ‘How to Nourish a Cannibal’ followed by a group discussion and Q+A!

WHEN // Sunday July 12th 11AM - 12:30PM in the Main Gallery
Register now online to save your spot at: https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/7/12/words-with-jess-housty

About Jess Housty:
Jess is a Haíɫzaqv parent, land-based educator, and award-winning poet living in their homelands in the community of Bella...

Do you know kids ages 8-12 who LOVE art and nature? The Campbell River Art Gallery’s 2026 Summer Camp Program ‘Explorations in Eco-Art Making’ is the perfect 2-part camp for combining creativity with a love of nature! Beginning July 14th, campers will have the chance to explore their curiosity through indoor and outdoor activities guided by camp leaders Aoife and Kristiana.
Get ready for art, sunshine, laughs, snacks and friendship! Explorations in Eco-Art Making is sure to be a blast! We look forward to seeing you there!

REGISTER NOW! > https://www.crartgallery.ca/events/#!event/register/2026/7/14/summer-camp-explorations-in-eco-art-making

Camp Details:
Dates: (Full camp) July 14...

Join biologist Sandra Milligan for an exploration of the Intertidal Zone. Low tide at Willow Point Reef typically uncovers over 80 species including dozens of algae, squishy Anemones and Sea Cucumbers, and beautifully decorated Lined Chitons, Shield Limpets and Top Snails. Departing from Jaycee Park, the most durable high-tide critters are seen first, like Little Brown Barnacles and Periwinkles, then mid-tide Mussels and iridescent Rainbow Leaf. As one moves through the “portal” to the low intertidal zone, other treasures are revealed like Red Rock Crabs, Green Urchins, and Gumboot Chitons. Colours abound: Purple Sea Stars, Red Urchins, Yellow Ascidians, and...

Get ready for a day of adventure, creativity, and hands-on fun at Kids Day at the Museum! Join us on Wednesday, July 15, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm for this free family event packed with exciting activities both inside the Museum and throughout the grounds. Explore interactive activity stations, challenge your family to games, discover something new around every corner, and enjoy plenty of opportunities to play, create, and learn together. Whether you're making crafts, trying hands-on activities, or simply exploring the Museum in a new way, there's something for curious minds of all ages. Best of all, admission...

Join us for Local Line Up, celebrating the incredible talent right here in our community. Local bands Quadra Sound and Time Well Wasted bring an energetic mix of rock, classics, and crowd favourites for a fun night of live music in the heart of downtown. Bring your friends, and enjoy a summer evening filled with great local sound. Join us on the Row! All Ages Welcome. This is a licensed event. Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Shoppers Row

It's free to attend!

The City will offer a free bike valet during CR Live Streets events, and will offer...