Driftwood Art & Community Society supports local musicians and artists via concert evenings and workshops, and a variety of community events such as craft and plant sales, “crafternoons” for kids, movie viewings, creek cleanups, and more.
Some past events are listed below. Sign up for our newsletter to find out about future events or check back here.
Random Old Lady
Barb Shaw has been writing songs for all ages for six decades. She is a self-taught guitarist who also plays harmonica, djembe, kazoo and spoons. She has been a choir director and song leader, she’s managed and played in bands, and she performs as a solo artist. Barb was a special education teacher and used music extensively in her classrooms to encourage language and community. Currently, she performs in the persona(s) of Random Old Lady and her alter ego, Sister Mary Barbara. Barb is also a trained facilitator of therapeutic drumming. Her work can be found at RandomOldLady.bandzoogle.com, and her live album, Gettin’ Ridda Armageddon, is streaming on all platforms.
Doors open 6:30 pm. Light snacks and refreshments available.
Entry by donation (all proceeds to the artist)
Ocean & Fire
Ocean and Fire is a brother and sister duo who have been performing together for many years. They are well known for their beautiful blends of harmonies and mix of original and cover tunes. They grew up in a musical household, which ignited their love and passion for performing together.
Doors open 6:30 pm. Light snacks and refreshments available.
Entry by donation (all proceeds to the artist)
The Fox Hops Live Music Concert
The Fox Hops are a bluegrass and new-grass band from Vancouver, known for their energetic performances with heavy harmonies and creative arrangements of both traditional and modern tunes. They perform at local bars, breweries, and other venues, with a repertoire that includes foot-stomping fiddle tunes and songs by songwriters like John Hartford and John Prine.
The first half of the evening will be more kid-friendly so come early and leave early if you’d like to.
Doors open 6:30 pm. Light snacks and refreshments available.
Entry by donation (all proceeds to the artist)
Devon More Music “Berlin Waltz”
“Devon More can make a 75-minute Cold War history lesson fly by.
The multitasking musician from Vancouver uses a half-dozen instruments and a live looping board to build a cinematic one-woman cabaret about her years-long sojourn to Germany — during which she biked the footprint of the Berlin Wall looking for traces of division. Berlin Waltz is a busy, colourful show despite its grey, gritty setting. Beyond the instruments, there are patriotic sock puppets, audience props and a video montage supporting the musical storytelling. The narrative cycles past at a blistering pace. It goes so fast, you’ll probably miss a stoic German punchline or two. More is a talented storyteller and performer who manages to fuse the past with modern political commentary, while highlighting a poignant example of collective victory in the face of oppression.”
— Eva Wasney – Eva Wasney, Winnipeg Film Festival
Doors open 7:30 pm. Light snacks and refreshments available.
Entry by donation (all proceeds to the artist)
Cherie Summers Acoustic Folk
Cherie’s original music is an acoustic blend of folk, soulful blues and sweet rocky rhythms. Melodic tones and meaningful lyrics are showcased as well as some classics with a personal twist.
Originally from Victoria, Cherie is an established art teacher on the North Shore. Her creative diversity includes performing as a singer/songwriter. Cherie showcases her original songs and other popular songs at a variety of venues, special events, open mics, and is licensed to perform regularly at Lonsdale Quay.
Doors open 6:30 pm. Kids welcome. Light snacks and refreshments available.
Entry by donation (all proceeds to the artist)
Weekly “Crafternoons” for kids
Crafternoons are supervised weekly craft activities in our common house for young children (mostly under 10). These activities are for the children who live at Driftwood Village, their friends, and visiting kids. If you live in the neighbourhood and your child would like to attend, please send us an email with your child’s name and age and we’ll be in touch.