Arts
Cowichan Artisans is hosting an open studio tour weekend, June 5, 6, 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For locations go to www.cowichanartisans.com and download a brochure.
Ladysmith Camera Club presents “Post Processing’ a how-to presentation by Pau Haugen, Saltair-area photographer, discussing software and methods she uses to transform raw photos into works of art. Tuesday, June 23, 7 p.m., Hardwick Hall, High Street at 3rd Avenue, Ladysmith. $5 drop in fee for non-members. Info: www.LadysmithCameraClub.com  See the two-artists show, with works by Maple Bay Painters’ Bonnie Schmaus and Catherine Taron, Valley Medical Centre, 335 Jubilee St., from April to June.
Music
Cowichan Valley Youth Choirs auditions and registration for 2015-16 Thursday, May 28, 3:30-5 p.m., Providence Farm. Info: 250-597-0114.
Cowichan Consort Orchestra rehearsal Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Sylvan United Church. Come play with us. All strings welcome. Info: 748-8982.
Cowichan Consort Choir Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Sylvan United Church. Come sing with us. Info: 743-7445.
Chant Circle at the Art House (1756 Wilmot Ave., Shawnigan Lake) first Thursday of the month 7:30-8:30 p.m. By donation. Vocal experiments, techniques and world chants in a safe, sacred and playful environment to explore the power of the voice. Info: www.MoonDanceArts.ca
Dancing
Traditional Square Dances: come and dance with us to live music by Shady Grove Dance Band first Friday of every month. No experience or partner needed. Ages 12 and up, $5, at The Hub, Cowichan Station. Info: Peter 250-929-8226.
Belly dance classes. Call Lynene 250-746-1077. Beginner to advanced.
