The Tofino Tea Party

Take part in this FREE creative Artivism Workshop with Mieke Jay Visuals to learn to project visuals that can captivate, mobilize, transform, and inspire new levels of awareness, connection, and engagement. Mieke Jay is a multi media artist of european decent born and raised on the west coast of turtle island and currently living in “Roberts Creek” on the traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh and shíshálh Nations. Mieke is known for her colourful immersive installations; blending imagery of the natural world with dynamic patterns and effects. When people immerse themselves in art within community it is transformative and creates connection that enriches our lives. This workshop is presented by Friend of Clayoquot Sound. DM Mieke or us on IG to register for the Workshop that’ll run from 5-7PM on Saturday, May 16th @ the Tofino Community Hall. Space is limited. Hope to see you there! #miekejayvisuals #artivism #workshop #friendsofclayoquotsound #tofinoteaparty

FREE Block Printing Artivism Workshop with @ivythefloatingartist Take part in a creative Artivism Workshop led by Tla-o-qui-aht artist Ivy Cargill-Martin, presented in partnership with Friends of Clayoquot Sound. Ivy was born on Vancouver Island and raised on an off-grid float house in her own Tla-o-qui-aht Territory, Ivy has grown up with two very artistic parents. Her mother Robin Cargill, a “jill of all trades” in the art world, and her father Carl Martin, a Tla-o-qui-aht master canoe carver. Her explorations of drawing and painting grew to include carving, crochet, embroidery, block printing, jewelry, sculpture, and even traditional hand poked tattoos. In this Block Printing Artivism Workshop, participants will have the opportunity to design, carve, and press their own linocut block print onto paper or fabric to create a print, and some might even be integrated into the Projecting Visuals Artivism Workshop with @miekejay.visuals DM Ivy or @friendsofclayoquotsound on IG to register for the Ivy’s Workshop that’ll run from 1-5PM on Saturday, May 16th @ the Tofino Community Hall. Space is limited. And after the workshops, the music takes over with @djneonsteve @wavedalton @tofinosangria for @tofinoteaparty (ticket link in bio) 🌎 #ivythefloatingartist #artivism #workshop #friendsofclayoquotsound #tofinoteaparty

TOFINO!! Tofino Tea Party and Friends of Clayoquot Sound are bringing us a PARTY into the night with Neon Steve, Wave Dalton and Sangria bringing tunes, and I’m doing immersive visuals! PLUS Daytime ARTIVISM workshops: Block Printing Workshop with Ivy Cargil-Martin Immersive Art installations and Visuals with Mieke Jay Hope to see you there! :)

Get ready for an epic night! We’re one week out and we’re stoked for the headliner, Neon Steve who’s a bass house legend who’ll be bringing us high-energy bangers and fan-favourite remixes! With over 50 million streams worldwide, Neon Steve is an undeniable dance floor favourite. Come dance with us on May 16th, and check the Artivism Workshops during the day. Tickets and workshop info in Bio! #tofinoteaparty #friendsofclayoquotsound #neonsteve #danceparty #artivism

VENUE & TICKET UPDATE: Artivism Workshops @ the Tofino Community Hall Music @ 9pm, DJs moved to the @thedirtymaq Online tickets are sold out, some tickets will be available at the door @ 9pm — Tofino! Get ready for a high-energy night of dance music on the coast, plus immersive art and daytime artivism workshops presented by Tofino Tea Party and Friends of Clayoquot Sound. We’ll be kicking it off during the day with a block printing workshop with Ivy Cargil-Martin, followed by Mieke Jay who will be sharing her skills in projecting visuals and immersive art installations. After that we’re gonna be dancing late into the night with Neon Steve, Wave Dalton and Sangria! Share the poster, and visit Eventbrite for more details and to grab tickets (link in bio).    🎶 🪩 🎨 #tofinoteaparty#friendsofclayoquotsound#westcoast#dancepartyartivism

A shift in flavour, back to the roots that pulled us into dark rooms and long nights in the first place—Tofino Tea Party and Swrv step away from the weight of bass to explore the bounce, swing and soul of house, garage and beyond.  Friday June 5th at Tricksters Hideout 🔊🔊 Thomas Workshop is a core member of Lazy Syrup Orchestra and co-director of Soul Hop Productions. Bringing jazz-rooted sensibility into aquatic, groove-led, house-centric selections—shaped by years of live performance, songwriting, and community-driven dance spaces. Alongside, Just Sheila emerging from a long Squamish winter with a 3 decade-deep instinct for the dancefloor—blending house, garage, UK funky, and 808 rhythms with the kind of energy that keeps bodies moving without asking permission. Rounding it out, SLB, with over 15 years behind decks and dance floors—delivers a refined, no-frills approach—pulling from deep cuts and underground sounds. Connecting with the community through his Swrv nights in Squamish and a monthly show on Bside radio in Vancouver. Expect fun bass driven energy.  No gimmicks—just a room, a proper sound system, and a different direction. Tickets in the usual spot :) Shout out @hesh.works aka @metafloor for the graphics. 🎨

May 16 in Tofino, Neon Steve brings his signature blend of warm, groove-driven house. Expect West Coast energy and an intimate night of refined, feel-good dancing. Tickets on sale at eventbrite or in our bio.

There’s really nothing like a @magugu1 show. Facts. Come see what I mean… April 12th / @truthdubstep , @shinytings + more in Squamish Sound by @lostsignalsoundsystem . April 18th at @fortress_yvr w/ @_ponda , @skerd.music , and @djtankgyal in Gastown, Vancouver. See you in it ❤️

🔊 CALLING ALL DANCERS! ✨ LIKE THE TURNING OF THE TIDES AND THE STARS ABOVE, INIT 2026 IS VERY MUCH REAL AND HAPPENING IN HARMONY WITH COSMIC FORCES OF ENERGY, MOTION AND CONNECTION. ⛰️ JOIN US SEPTEMBER 17-21 2026 FOR ANOTHER FESTI SIDEQUEST ADVENTURE AT ELSEWHERE SPRINGS, THE MAGICAL MOUNTAINSIDE PROPERTY IN THE SOUTHEND OF SALT SPRING ISLAND. 🎫 EARLY BIRD PASSES FOR THIS SYMPOSIUM OF LIGHT, SOUND, NATURE AND CREATIVE GOOD WILL ARE NOW AVAILABLE, LINK IN BIO OR ON WEBSITE. 🌙 WE HOPE YOU JOIN US FOR 2026’S FALL EQUINOX GATHERING TO TOP OFF THIS SEASON OF DANCE. 🔌 MORE INFO + 1ST WAVE LINEUP SOON. 💓 LOVE, THE INIT TEAM! 📸: @140framespersecond

🧙 This link-up has been overdue! It’s finally the right time to have @shinytings at a Tea Party. Stars have alligned ⭐️ Pleased to have his company on the bill with big dawgs @truthdubstep x @magugu1 . 🪄 Make your way up the Sea 2 Sky to @trickstershideout ( Squamish) for an EARLY SHOW on APRIL 12th with custom sound by @lostsignalsoundsystem 🫖. Tix on eventbrite 🎟️

Whistler, Squamish, and Vancouver dubstep heads!! @truthdubstep and @magugu1 . Heavyweight link-up — don’t expect this again. April 12th @ @trickstershideout Early show. Proper sound by @lostsignalsoundsystem . $25 adv — more at door. With opening support by @secondsight.jewels , @labwrkn , @mugzymugz and more. Tickets almost 50% sold out. Snag yours in the link in the bio.

TRUTH x MaGuGu Live at Tricksters Hideout 🏔️ Two of dubstep’s most respected forces on one lineup — a rare night that might not happen again. Expect deep subs, serious sound, and a proper mountain session. Early show — dance hard and still make it to work the next day. 🎟 $20 advance More at the door Tickets on Eventbrite