Upcoming Events
King Baby - Mad Mabel’s Christmas
After Kingbaby’s triumphant revival of The View this summer, next up is our 2nd installment rival show to close out 2025 season in the new Theatre, Mad Mabel’s Christmas! A Bowen Holiday Classic. Mad Mabel's Christmas is a humorous and poignant story about a little girl who finds compassion and gratitude after encountering an eccentric older woman. Mad Mabel’s Christmas is a Bowen classic. Coming in December 18th “Remember The Magic”
Performance dates:
Dec 18th - 7pm ( pay what you can)
Dec 19th - 7pm Evening
Dec 20th - 2pm Matinee and 7pm evening
Dec 21st - 2pm Matinee and 7pm Evening
THE PRINCESS BRIDE (ALL AGES)
"As you wish!"
The Princess Bride, the timeless tale that blends adventure, romance, and razor-sharp wit into one perfect fairy tale. Follow Westley, Buttercup, Inigo Montoya, and a cast of unforgettable characters through daring sword fights, giants, pirates, and true love that conquers all!
This cult classic has enchanted audiences for decades with its humor, heart, and quotable lines.
Doors Open: 3:00pm
Movie Starts: 3:30pm
Rating: PG — suitable for all adventurers (children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult).
There is no concession at this event, so bring your own snacks!
All attendees must have a ticket! Please purchase one for each person attending.
Performance Dates and Times: Sunday January 11 3:30 PM- 5:30 PM
Ticket Price : $10.00
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VIMFF Weekend
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival.
Experience a two-day celebration of adventure, storytelling, and the spirit of exploration. Join us for a weekend of curated VIMFF films and community connection to bring adventure-loving members together!
Choose a Saturday ticket, Sunday ticket, or a 2-day weekend pass to dive into the best of local and global adventure cinema. This ticket is for a Weekend Pass.
Day 1 - Wild North: Homegrown Adventures
Saturday January 24
A tribute to the places we know best. Spend the afternoon immersed in films featuring Canadian landscapes, local stories, and the deep bonds between community, conservation, and homegrown wilderness adventures.
Day 2 - The Edge of the World: Global Expeditions
Sunday January 25
A window into the wider world. This lineup showcases international journeys, diverse cultures, and unforgettable expeditions that take you far beyond the familiar.
Day 1 and 2 - Pre-Show Conservation Spotlight
January 24 and 25
Come early for a pre-show program featuring a selection of films focused on climate change, species loss, and conservation. Through striking cinematography and thoughtful storytelling, these stories spotlight endangered ecosystems, community resilience, and the ingenuity emerging in a changing climate.
What to Expect
-Trail Society concession with treats and drinks
-Doors and Concession Open: 1:30pm
-Pre-Show Conservation Spotlight: 2:00pm
-Feature Presentation Films: 3:00-5:30pm
-Intermission: 30 minutes
Whether you’re passionate about the outdoors or simply love a good story, this weekend brings together people who share the same sense of adventure!
Please note that some films contain intense scenes and coarse language.
Performance Dates and Times: January 24, 25 2026 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Ticket Price and ticket purchase info : Weekend Pass $30.00. Saturday or Sunday $20.00
WAIL
The Hearth Arts on Bowens Presents: WAIL- a choreographic poem for our fractured moment.
Six performers move through a shifting landscape of sound, light, and breath, their bodies echoing the patterns and distortions of the natural world. Drawing from botanical forms and auditory illusion, the work becomes a living ecosystem where motion and vibration feed each other—fragile, unruly, and alive.
WAIL immerses audiences in a multi-sensory meditation on coexistence. Amid contrast and chaos, the work finds its rhythm in the act of collective joy: a wail that is both grief and celebration, a sound that gathers us back into the body of the world.
PERFORMANCE DATES: Saturday, feb 7th, 2026
Artist Talk 6:45pm
Performance 7:30pm
TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON
Conceived and Directed by: Vanessa Goodman/Action at a Distance
Co-authored with performing artists:: Anya Saugstad, Ryan Jackson, Shion Skye Carter, Marisa Gold, Hayley Gawthrop, Eowynn Enquist, Allison Lang
Sonic Mentor: Brady Marks
Lighting Designer: James Proudfoot, Jack Chipman, Vanessa Goodman
Dramaturge: Fay NassTechnical Director: Jack Chipman
Co-producers: The Dance Centre, Music on Main + PuSH International Arts Festival
Photos by David Cooper
LAUGH OUT LIVE: THE MARQUEE VARIETY SHOW (AGES 19+)
Get ready, Bowen Island! A high-energy comedy extravaganza is headed our way! THE MARQUEE VARIETY SHOW brings a dynamic blend of improv, stand-up, and sketch comedy, all crafted especially for the Bowen Island audience. It’s a fast-paced, laugh-filled night designed to surprise, delight, and celebrate our community.
Born in the mountains of Whistler, Laugh Out LIVE! is a beloved comedy institution and training centre known for combining the best of improv, sketch, and stand-up into unforgettable live shows, workshops, and specialty programs. Their mission? To spark joy, connection, and creativity through comedy, one show at a time.
Find out more from their website: Laugh Out LIVE!
Doors at: 7:00pm
Show starts: 7:30pm
Performance Dates and Times: Saturday February 14 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ticket Price : $40.00
THE NEVERENDING STORY (ALL AGES)
Step into The World of Fantasia with The NeverEnding Story (PG)
Join us for a magical all ages screening of the beloved 80s classic that has captured hearts for generations. Follow Bastian, Atreyu, Falkor the luckdragon, and all the fantastical creatures of Fantasia on an unforgettable adventure, filled with imagination, courage, and wonder.
Perfect for families, nostalgic fans, and anyone who is ready to discover magic on the big screen.
Doors Open: 3:00pm
Movie Starts: 3:30pm
Runtime: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Please note:
Registration is recommended.
Costumes are welcome and encouraged!
There will be no concession. Feel free to bring your own mess-free snacks and drinks in closed containers.
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
All attendees must have a ticket! Please purchase one for each person attending.
Performance Dates and Times: Sunday February 22 3:30 PM -
Ticket Price and ticket purchase info : $10.00
PULP FICTION
PULP FICTION (18+)
Suit up for an evening of dark humor, tangled timelines, and unforgettable characters and dialogue with Tarantino's epic crime cult classic Pulp Fiction.
Costumes encouraged! This film is rated R and the event is 18+.
Doors and Concession Open: 5:30pm
Film Starts: 6:00pm
Performance Dates and Times: Friday February 27th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ticket Price : $10.00
THE BARBIE MOVIE
BOWEN REC PRESENTS:
THE BARBIE MOVIE
Rating: PG-13 (USA) — for suggestive references and brief language (Canadian rating varies by province but is generally PG for thematic elements and mild implications).
Step into the pink, glittering world of Barbie! Join us for a fun, high energy screening of the hit 2023 film Barbie. A playful, clever, and heartfelt adventure that explores imagination, identity, and what it means to be truly yourself.
Costumes are encouraged! Break out your pinkest outfits, your sparkliest accessories, and your best Barbie or Ken inspired looks!
Doors Open: 10:30am
Movie Starts: 11:00am
Runtime: 1 h 54 m
Please note:
Registration is recommended.
Costumes are welcome and encouraged!
There will be no concession. Feel free to bring your own mess-free snacks and drinks in closed containers.
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
All attendees must have a ticket! Please purchase one for each person attending.
Performance Dates and Times: Sunday March 15 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Ticket Price : $10.00
NORDEN THE MAGICIAN (ALL AGES)
After more than 20 years of performing, Norden has earned a reputation as one of the top children’s magicians in Canada. He is the only Canadian magician in history to win the national award for Children’s Magic an incredible 15 times!
His high-energy, comedy-filled shows and wonderfully wacky personality captivate audiences of all ages.
Known as British Columbia’s premier children’s magician, Norden has performed over 5,000 shows and has received hundreds of glowing testimonials and five-star reviews. His show is guaranteed to bring magic, laughter, and lasting memories to any event.
Doors open at 2:00pm, show starts at 2:30pm.
All attendees must have a ticket! Please purchase one for each person attending. Kid's 2 and under are free, but must be seated on a lap.
Performance Dates and Times: Friday March 20 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Ticket Price : $12.00
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Sarah Hagen - Wonder Woman!
Wonder Women!
Celebrating the music and stories of female composers
“Why hurry over beautiful things? Why not linger and enjoy them?” So pondered Clara Schumann, remembered as one of the finest pianists of all time.
In “Wonder Women!”, pianist Sarah Hagen delves into the remarkable stories and piano music of forgotten female composers from the classical repertoire. This recital will highlight piano works by 18th and 19th century composers, including Clara Schumann, Cécile Chaminade, Delphine von Schauroth, and others. Included will be stunningly gorgeous music by Marianna Martines, who lived in the same circles as Haydn and Mozart, and often joined Mozart in piano duets at the musical soirées she and her sister held in their Viennese home.
A note from the performer:
I began performing this programme after purchasing a disappointingly thin volume of music by female composers about 20 years ago. After reading through the music, I remember shutting the book and thinking to myself, There must be more music than this, and certainly more music of a better quality!. I simply didn’t feel the collection fairly represented the music that had been created by women during the 18th and 19th centuries. So I set off on a musical treasure hunt, searching online, through old collections of music, and in libraries. I have found that good music is getting easier to find as scholars take more of an interest in researching these remarkable women. So, I am constantly refreshing the programme!
I am also continually fascinated by the stories of the strong women behind the music. These are the women who fought for equal pay as their male colleagues, who insisted that they could also have a life and a career outside of the kitchen, who chose to shockingly forgo marriage to be able to fully focus on their art. These are the trailblazers who are an invaluable part of our journey to gender equality.
I have especially found that high school students are particularly interested in hearing these stores. Somehow hearing the music makes the stories of female strength and resilience come to life for the students in an inspiring way.
Mary Ancheta Quartet
A crisp, fresh and funky genre-bending blend of jazz, electro-funk and R&B, it's time to get your groove on with this Vancouver-based quartet
Taking "cinematic jazz to the next level" (The Peak), the Mary Ancheta Quartet are known for their supercharged fusion of jazz, electro-funk and R&B.
Canadian Filipina keyboardist Mary Ancheta leads the quartet, with Paul Clark on drums, Dominic Conway on sax and Matt Reid on bass. Transporting their genre-bending sounds around the globe, the Quartet will represent Canada at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan.
Mary Ancheta has worked as a musician, performer, producer and composer for film and television. Expect to hear arresting melodies and irresistible grooves that encompass her experience in film scoring, all inspired by the likes of Squarepusher, The Meters, John Scofield and Prince.
-"Crackles with energy… Mary Ancheta lets the funk fly." – Vancouver Sun
-"Creatively adventurous and musically dexterous, "Level Up" shows limitless potential for Mary Ancheta." – Northern Transmissions
Thank you to the support of the BC Arts Council, the Province of BC and BC Live Performance Network (BC Live).
STRAIGHTUP SEVEN HILLS & SPECIAL GUEST CINDY FAIRBANK
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Straightup Sevenhills and special guest Cindy Fairbank, live at the Bowen Island Community Centre Theatre on November 22nd!
Join us for a night of music, friends, and good vibes as we put an unplugged twist on a mix of old favorites and introduce you to a selection of tracks from our newest album, "Mile after Mile." Run time is approximately 2 hours with an intermission.
DATES: November 22nd. Doors at 7pm. Show time 7:15pm.
Tickets are $25 plus tax and service charges
BOWEN REC PRESENTS: LABYRINTH
BOWEN REC PRESENTS: LABYRINTH
Step into a magical world of puppets, mazes, and music in the cult classic Labyrinth (1986), starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly!
Dates and Times: Nov 2, 2025 Sunday 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Doors Open: 3:30 PM
Movie Starts: 4:00 PM
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Join us for an afternoon of fantasy and adventure as Sarah journeys through a mysterious labyrinth to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King. Costumes encouraged, snacks available, and all ages welcome!
Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Ballet BC Annex
Ballet BC Annex is a project led by Canada's leading contemporary dance company, Ballet BC. Based in Vancouver, the program offers an invaluable opportunity for schools and communities across BC to engage in world-class dance and educational programming.
Each season, a junior company of Annex dancers training with Modus Operandi and Arts Umbrella Dance tour throughout the Lower Mainland and across BC, bringing contemporary dance repertoire and professional performances to audiences of all ages. In the 2025/26 season, Ballet BC Annex will share two new dance creations by acclaimed Vancouver-based choreographers Alexis Fletcher and Vanessa Goodman.
In schools, insightful workshops and Q&A sessions led by dancers and Ballet BC’s Education and Engagement team will accompany each performance, offering a closer look into the choreographic process and the career path of a dancer. Students learn excerpts from the performance and engage in creative dialogue.
Doors Open 7pm / Curtain up 7.30pm
Tickets : $35 + GST
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange journey...
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, madness, and mayhem as we bring The Rocky Horror Picture Show to the big screen in the Bowen Theatre for the very first time on it's 50th Anniversary! Whether you're a seasoned Transexual Transylvanian or a curious virgin, this iconic cult classic promises an experience like no other -complete with costumes, callbacks, and interactive chaos.
Costumes mandatory!
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Costumes, Games, & the Virgin Sacrifice: 7:30 PM
Film Begins: 8:00 PM
We encourage you to bring the following props:
Newspaper
Water guns
Rubber gloves
Noisemakers
Toilet paper
Toast (unbuttered!)
Party hats
Cards
Flashlights or glow sticks
Bell
NOTE: No rice or open flames indoors.
Please be respectful of the venue and one another
We're shivering with anticipation.
Are you ready to do the Time Warp again!?
Ages 19+ - IDs will be checked at the door.
Performance Dates and Times: Oct 30, 2025 Thu 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rough Crossing
This raucous seafaring comedy from award-winning writer Tom Stoppard (Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead; Shakespeare In Love) is set in the 1930s and follows the desperate efforts of two playwright/directors to pull their wayward cast and composer together and deliver a smash hit musical by the time their ocean liner crosses the Atlantic - roughly 4.5 days.
The play sparkles with brilliant comedic timing, non-stop punnery and sharp wit, and a splash of good old classic drag. An all-local, all-star cast truly make this production shine, especially as they're outfitted by the inimitable Shirley Wrinch costume collection!
Directed by Calder Stewart (Blood Relations, 2019; The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again], 2024), this play is sure to be another smashing success - and is just the effervescent comedic cocktail you need to warm up those dreary autumn days.
Performance Dates: Oct 17th, 18th , and 24th, 25th. 7.30PM
Content Advisory:
This play contains very mild sexual references, and alcohol is consumed onstage throughout; probably most suitable for ages 12+.
Tickets : $25
Rough Crossing
This raucous seafaring comedy from award-winning writer Tom Stoppard (Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead; Shakespeare In Love) is set in the 1930s and follows the desperate efforts of two playwright/directors to pull their wayward cast and composer together and deliver a smash hit musical by the time their ocean liner crosses the Atlantic - roughly 4.5 days.
The play sparkles with brilliant comedic timing, non-stop punnery and sharp wit, and a splash of good old classic drag. An all-local, all-star cast truly make this production shine, especially as they're outfitted by the inimitable Shirley Wrinch costume collection!
Directed by Calder Stewart (Blood Relations, 2019; The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again], 2024), this play is sure to be another smashing success - and is just the effervescent comedic cocktail you need to warm up those dreary autumn days.
Performance Dates: Oct 17th, 18th , and 24th, 25th. 7.30PM
Content Advisory:
This play contains very mild sexual references, and alcohol is consumed onstage throughout; probably most suitable for ages 12+.
Tickets : $25