We’re back for another series! Find out who’s the smartest whale in the room at our fun and challenging trivia night. Our epic library-led pub quiz with hosts Darren Millar and Librarian Virginia happens on November 4 and December 2 from 6 – 8pm at Beacon Brewing (9829 Third St.). Maximum of six people to […]

Last Chance Christmas Craft ShowDecember 12-14, 2025 Fri 2pm-8pm | Sat 10am-5pm | Sun 10am-4pm Quite simply, art and craft enrich our lives. They add colour, texture and pleasure to the ordinary. The human element is added by our talented artists and artisans, each piece lovingly created with care and attention. When customers come to […]

Get ready for some holiday fun! Join Santa in Sidney’s Winter Wonderland, located at the corner of Beacon Ave and 2nd Street (2506 Beacon Ave). Hosted by the Peninsula Celebrations Society, this festive event offers free photos with Santa—and pets are welcome too! Be sure to bring your camera to capture the magic. It’s a […]

December 13, 2025, 12:00 - 1:15pm Join Panorama Recreation for a FREE Everyone Welcome leisure skate sponsored by the Peninsula Panthers and Murphy Family Foundation! Skate rentals included. All skaters are strongly encouraged to wear a helmet. A selection will be available for borrow. Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted on ice. New skaters wishing use of a […]

December 16, 2025, 9:30 - 11:00am Step into a world of wintery wonder at our Frozen Fun event! Themed activity stations, decorations, and face painting will take place in addition to our regular Kindergym equipment. This event costs $4.00 per child. Reserve online or drop in if space available. Available for children ages 1 - […]

Holiday Open House - Give Library Friday, Dec. 19 & Saturday, Dec. 20, 10am - 6pm Stop by the library for some holiday treats and good cheer. We want to take a moment to say thank you to you, our amazing community! You can also pick up a “Give Library” card. If you know someone […]

Mary Winspear Centre Presenters Series George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett Coast to Coast Cowboy Christmas CCMA winners, and beloved Canadian country superstars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett unite for their Coast-to-Coast Cowboy Christmas tour. With countless accolades between them, and over 25 years of hits, the pair will come together to treat fans to some […]

Thursday, January 1, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Glass Beach Join fellow hardy islanders and enjoy an invigorating start to the new year with a polar bear swim. Find us through the beach access at the end of Beacon Avenue at Glass Beach.

Each player guaranteed at least 3 matches! This is an unsanctioned, non-ranking tournament. Matches will be scheduled Friday evening and throughout the day Saturday/Sunday. Check-out: Panorama Recreation Centre's website for more information!

Introducing the Mary Winspear and Sea Star Productions’ First-Ever January–June Show! We are thrilled to offer this incredible opportunity for young performers to dive deeply into the process of creating a full production from start to finish. Meet the Creative Team: Director: Charlotte Denton Music Director: Cadee Emel Choreographer: Lily MacGregor   Rehearsals Tuesdays from […]

Mary Winspear Centre Presenters Series I Don’t Belong Here – Stories and Songs at the Edge of Forgetting Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 7:30 PM Doors: 7:00pm Showtime: 7:30pm Written by and featuring Joëlle Rabu and Kelly Wyatt Directed by Kymme Patrick Music Director/Arranger – Nico Rhodes “I Don’t Belong Here – Stories and Songs […]

Mary Winspear Centre Presenters Series - The Fretless The Fretless is taking roots music to new heights with their highly anticipated sixth album, Glasswing, a deep immersion into their musical minds, soaring through a decade-long journey of developing their singular sound. This award-winning Canadian foursome has firmly established itself on the international music scene with […]

Tot Tuesday Theme: Super Sharks Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (10:30am – 11:15am) Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. A new topic is explored every week, from Squishy Squids to […]

Join Piano Heist and belt out your favourite iconic Canadian tunes with hosts Nico Rhodes & Patrick Courtin. Ideal for music fans, choir buffs, karaoke kings and queens, shower singers, and anyone who loves a good sing-a-long. Get ready to rock out to timeless classics from Neil Young, Stan Rodgers, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Leonard […]

Tot Tuesday Theme: Awesome Otters Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (10:30am – 11:15am) Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. A new topic is explored every week, from Squishy Squids to […]

Juno-nominated singer-songwriter and actor Adrian Glynn McMorran his theatrical concert, You’re Just A Place That I Know, to the Charlie White Theatre in February. Based on his latest record of the same name (and described as a “powerful album” by CBC’s Tom Power), the song-cycle tracks the story of Adrian’s Ukrainian grandparents and their flight from WWII […]

Friday - February 6th @ 7:00pm Film: Dancing on the Elephant (94 minutes) by Julia Neill & Jacob Z. Smith Summary: Two senior women in a retirement home form an unlikely friendship and scheme one last rebellious adventure to reclaim joy and dignity in their twilight years. (Filmmaker expected to attend) For more information check […]

Saturday, February 7th - 2:00pm Film: Hello Betty (110 minutes) by Pierre Monnard Summary: A comic tale based on true events, tells the story of the female advertising pioneer behind Switzerland's culinary icon Betty Bossi as she fights against the expectations that defined a woman's place in 1950's Swiss society. For more information check out […]

Saturday, February 7th - 7:00pm Film: Blue Heron (90 minutes) by Sophy Romvari Summary: The re-creation of an idyllic childhood summer on Vancouver Island bends cinema conventions as it reveals a growing crisis for a Hungarian-Canadian family in this VIFF award-winning debut from director Sophy Romvari. For more information check out this link!  

Sunday – February 8th @ 2:00pm Film: A Life Illuminated (89 minutes) by Tasha Van Zandt Summary: Mixing the scientific wonder of David Attenborough with the inspirational drama of the best biopics to tell the story of trailblazing marine biologist Dr. Edie Widder and her extraordinary adventures with deep sea bioluminescence. For more information check […]

Sunday – February 8th @ 7:00pm Film: The Love That Remains (109 minutes) by Hlynur Palmason Summary: From the director of Godland (VFF 2023) heartfelt and gently surreal. The Love That Remains captures a year in the life of a family as the parents navigate their seperation focusing on individual moments at the heart of this family, broken but […]

Tonye Aganaba, is a Black African queer, disabled and non-binary immigrant and uninvited settler living on the unceded ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Squamish & Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. They were born in London, England – the belly of the beast and the stronghold of imperialism, colonialism and racial capitalism, and immigrated to so-called Canada at […]

Monday, February 9th - 7:00pm Film: The Blue Trail (86 minutes) by Gabriel Mascaro Summary: In this wondrous adventure, a defiant woman flees the Brazilian goverment who wants to put anyone over 75 in a 'home'. A sharp, funny, and fearless satire about rebellion, freedom, and the fire that never fades. For more information check […]

Tuesday, February 10 - 2:00pm Film: Georgia O'Keeffe: The Brightness of Light (116 minutes) by Paul Wagner Summary: Celebrated for her bold, larger-than-life paintings and fiercely original artistic vision, Georgia O-Keeffe carved out a place as one of the most influential figures in modern art. This richly textured documentary weaves together interviews, archival footage, photographs, […]

Tuesday, February 10 - 7:00pm Film: H is for Hawk (130 minutes) by Philippa Lowthorpe Summary: In a career-defining best, Claire Foy plays a Cambridge academic, whose unconventional bond with a goshawk helps her to process the loss of her father (Brendan Gleeson). For more information check out this link!

Wednesday, February 11 - 2:00pm Film: The Golden Spurtle (75 minutes) by Constantine Costi Summary: A quirky, crowd-pleasing doc about the global porridge-making world championships in the Scottish Highlands. For more information check out this link!

Wednesday, February 11 - 7:00pm Film: Calle Malaga (116 minutes) by Maryam Touzani Summary: Winner of the 2025 Venice Spotlight Audience Award and Morocco's submission for Best International Feature Film at the Oscars, Calle Malaga stars Carmen Maura as Maria, a mother whose daughter is trying to take her home. Maria, on the other hand, uses every […]

Thursday, February 12 - 2:00pm Film: The Art of Adevnture (90 minutes) by Alison Reid Summary: Wildlife artist Robert Bateman and ecologist Bristol Foster recount the globe-trotting story that strengthened a decades-long friendship and changed their lives forever. For more information check out this link!

Thursday, February 12 - 7:00pm Film: Jimpa (113 minutes) by Sophie Hyde Summary: Jimpa has spent decades living an independent, joyfully gay life in Amsterdam - far from his daughter Hannah and her non-binary teenager, Frances. When they  arrive for a long-overdue visit, Frances unexpectedly announces they want to stay for a year. For more […]

Join us for a fun-filled Pro-D day! Bring your family and friends for Skating fun. Helmets and skate rentals available. February 13, @ 12:20pm-1:50pm

February 13, 2026, 1:00pm - 3:45pm Join us for a fun-filled Pro-D day! Bring your family and friends for swimming fun.  $2 admission.

February 14, 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm Centennial Park Sport Box 7500 Block Wallace Drive, Central Saanich, BC Celebrate the weekend of family and love in the new Centennial Park Sport Box. This free event will include the giant inflatable obstacle course, crafts, face painting, sports samplers and more! Bring your favourite people and live it […]

February 14, 2026, 12:00 - 1:15pm Panorama Recreation Arena A Join us for a sweet Valentine's Day skate! Purchase admission and rental tickets at Reception before checking in at the Skate Shop. Helmets strongly encouraged and skate aids (plastic assists) available upon request.

February 16, 2026, 1:15 - 2:45pm Panorama Recreation Arena A Include some activity in your Family Day with skating! Purchase admission and rental tickets at Reception before checking in at the Skate Shop. Helmets strongly encouraged and skate aids (plastic assists) available upon request.

Tot Tuesdays Theme: Squishy Squids Tuesdays - 10:30am–11:15am Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. A new topic is explored every week, from Squishy Squids to Turtle Time and more! […]

Valdy is a beloved Canadian folk legend whose warm voice, catchy melodies, and heartfelt storytelling have earned him a place in the hearts of audiences for over five decades. With roots in the West Coast and a soul grounded in sincerity, Valdy’s music captures the spirit of Canada – honest, reflective, and full of charm. […]

Presenting Canada’s premiere Johnny Cash tribute band, The Men in Black. Johnny Cash recorded 96 albums and over 1,500 songs throughout a career that spanned over five decades. He was one of the first artists to successfully cross over many genres of music from country, to rockabilly, gospel and rock & roll. The Men in […]

Sunday, February 22, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Create your own fish fashion! Be sure to bring along: A pillow case, cloth bag or t-shirt (or purchase a t-shirt or bag, $7.00. from the Centre) $2 for fabric paint Your creativity Details: Fish molds provided Suitable for all ages Children must be accompanied by an adult […]

Tot Tuesdays Theme: Science of Discovery Tuesdays - 10:30am–11:15am Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. A new topic is explored every week, from Squishy Squids to Turtle Time and […]

African Arts & Cultural Society – Centre Issamba Centre & Productions Pulchérie Mboussi String of Legacy: Kora Sounds & Ancestral Rhythms Join us for a powerful evening that celebrates legacy, resilience, and the timeless beauty of African musical traditions. Strings of Legacy brings together master musicians and storytellers for an immersive journey through kora sounds, […]

Join us for a one-day Digital Marketing Masterclass created for Sidney’s local businesses, focused on the tools, trends, and tactics that will matter most in 2026. Hosted at the Mary Winspear Centre and led by Digital Marketing Expert Jared VanderMeer, with special guest speakers, this is a practical, locally focused day built for small teams […]

March 1st 10am- 4pm Save the date for a day of learning & fun focused on eelgrass and the biodiversity that calls that habitat home. More details to come.

A variety of vendors selling vinyl records, CDs, cassettes and other related items. Great for collectors and music lovers! Admission $5 (cash only) March 1st, 11:00am-4:00pm

Theme: Plants & Pollinators Tuesdays 10:30am–11:15am Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. A new topic is explored every week, from Squishy Squids to Turtle Time and more! Suitable for […]

The only good thing about not shopping in record stores like we used to is that you don’t have to figure out what genre to look for Danny under. If that were the case, you could try searching under rock, pop, folk, world, or even classical. His own self-described musical A.D.D. has kept his music […]

Tot Tuesday Theme: Plankton Power Tuesdays 10:30am–11:15am Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. A new topic is explored every week, from Squishy Squids to Turtle Time and more! Suitable […]

Celtic, Canadiana & beyond! With roots that stretch from the mists of the Pacific Northwest, across the sea to the British Isles, and now moving into the heartland of American music, Tiller’s Folly has tapped into something timelessly fresh and refreshingly sincere.  Across nine albums Tiller’s Folly has united communities across the globe with songs […]

Join us for a festive St. Patrick's Day skate! Purchase admission and rental tickets at reception before checking in at the skate shop. Helmets strongly encouraged and skate aids (plastic assists) available upon request.

Ballet Étoile presents ‘Cleopatra’, a compelling portrayal of the most powerful and notorious woman of the ancient world. A legend even in her own time, Cleopatra’s legacy is timeless. Premiered in 2015 to audience acclaim, Ballet Étoile’s ‘Cleopatra’ brings the opulence, intrigue and drama of the ancient world to life. ‘Cleopatra’ dazzles with rich costumes, […]

March 17, @ 9:30am - 11:00am Greenglade Community Centre Bring your little ones for a magical day of St. Paddy's fun and laughter! Enjoy playtime in our gym with ride-on-toys, a mini bouncy castle, tumbling mats, slides, and lively music! Reserve your spot online or drop-in if space remains. Guardian participation required.

For more than two decades, Josh Ritter, has been heralded as one of the most preeminent voices in American songwriting – a masterful storyteller whose work blurs the boundaries between folk, rock, and Americana. Since the release of his self-titled debut in 1999, Ritter has issued over a dozen widely acclaimed albums. Including: The Animal […]

The Arrogant Worms have spent over three decades making fun of a big dumb world. Their songs have been played on the radio, the internet, and in outer space (on the space shuttle Endeavour). The Worms began at Queen’s University in 1991 when some members of the student cabaret group, The Queen’s Players, started writing […]

A show for families! The Myrtle Sisters have always dressed, sung, danced, talked, and even eaten the same. They could hardly tell themselves apart until one day, through a hilarious and unexpected series of calamities, their secret uniqueness was revealed! Can they keep these oddities from one another? Will they still be part of the […]

Sunday, March 22, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Create your own fish fashion! Be sure to bring along: A pillow case, cloth bag or t-shirt (or purchase a t-shirt or bag, $8.00. from the Centre) $2 for fabric paint Your creativity Details: Fish molds provided Suitable for all ages Children must be accompanied by an adult […]

Tuesday, March 24 @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm We’re back for another series! Find out who’s the smartest whale in the room at our fun and challenging trivia night. Our epic library-led pub quiz with hosts Darren Millar and Librarian Virginia happens on Tuesdays, February 10, March 24 and April14 from 6 – 8pm at Beacon […]

Mary Winspear Centre Presents: Delhi 2 Dublin 20th Anniversary Tour For nearly two decades, Delhi 2 Dublin has been at the forefront of South Asian fusion music, pioneering a global bass sound they call “Subcontinental Pop”—a high-energy blend of Bhangra, electronic, hip-hop, reggae, and Celtic influences that defies genre and unites dance floors worldwide. New […]

Drawing on his Afro-Sufi musical heritage, Juno-nominated Ahmed Moneka presents a vibrant and transcendent fusion of African rhythms and Arabic folk melodies, enriched by contemporary influences of funk, soul, and jazz. Reflecting on his personal journey as an artist, actor, and activist—who fled Baghdad for Toronto as a refugee after his involvement in a film […]

Two old men escape from a care home and go to a metal festival Loosely based on a nearly true story… Cyril doesn’t like old people, which is a shame because he is one. When he learns his estranged granddaughter, Lily, has her big break with her thrash metal band, Abscess, he and his friend Neville […]

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 10:30am – 11:15am Tot Tuesday Theme: See the Seabirds Tuesdays 10:30am–11:15am Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. A new topic is explored every week, from […]

Sunday, April 5, 2026 1:00 p.m.  2:00 p.m. Dominion Brook Park (8801 E Saanich Rd, North Saanich) The Peninsula Celebrations Society invites families to hop over for some fun! Children are invited to bring their Easter baskets to Dominion Brook Park (across from the Panorama Recreation Centre on East Saanich Road) in North Saanich.  Find the hidden eggs, […]

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 10:30am – 11:15am Tot Tuesday Theme: Eggstravaganza Tuesdays 10:30am–11:15am Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. A new topic is explored every week, from Squishy Squids […]

April 9, 2026, 9:30am - 11:00am Bring your little ones for a fun-filled day of Easter-themed play! Enjoy ride-on-toys, a mini bouncy castle, tumbling mats, slides, and lively music! Reserve your spot online or drop-in if space remains. Guardian participation required.

Sunday, April 12, 2026 Showtime:7:30 PM Doors:7:00 PM Winner of Just for Laughs’ “Outstanding English Comedy Award” Laura Piccinin takes audiences on a hilarious out and proud ride in her autobiographical stand-up show, LESBIHONEST. Laura Piccinin recounts a lifetime of coming outs in a tell-all comedic stand-up story hour. This hilarious and sentimental autobiography reflects on […]

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm We’re back for another series! Find out who’s the smartest whale in the room at our fun and challenging trivia night. Our epic library-led pub quiz with hosts Darren Millar and Librarian Virginia happens on Tuesdays, February 10, March 24 and April14 from 6 – […]

Our Rotary club of Sidney by the Sea are Protecting the Environment by hosting a very popular drive-thru secure paper shredding fundraiser event on Saturday April 18 at 10364 McDonald Park Rd. parking lot. The contracted shredder is a certified carbon-neutral business, and ensures that all shredded paper is properly recycled and does not go […]

This powerhouse trio invites you to sit back and relax to the swing, sass and soul of classic jazz! Doors open at 1:30pm. Venue: St Paul’s United Church 2410 Malaview Ave, Sidney BC V8L 2G3 Tickets $25 per person. Children under 12 yrs: free Free parking on site and wheelchair accessible. Tickets also available for […]

Sunday, April 19, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm Create your own fish fashion! Be sure to bring along: A pillow case, cloth bag or t-shirt (or purchase a t-shirt or bag, $8.00. from the Centre) $2 for fabric paint Your creativity Details: Fish molds provided Suitable for all ages Children must be accompanied by an adult […]

Monday, April 20, 2026 Showtime: 7:00 PM Doors: 6:30 PM Opera’s greatest hits presented in a fun, down-to-earth showcase guaranteed to leave you filled with laughter and a new appreciation for opera. An internationally renowned roster will amaze and delight. Featuring the amazing Dutch Soprano – Anne Grimm The Notorious Canadian Tenor – Benjamin Butterfield […]

Tot Tuesday Theme: Tidepool Explorers Tuesdays 10:30am–11:15am Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. A new topic is explored every week, from Squishy Squids to Turtle Time and more! Suitable […]

Wednesday April 22 @ 7:30pm St. Elizabeth Church (10030 Third St) Tickets: $20/ticket or $50 Family Pack Proceeds support: Hanti Sidra One Global Family

Thursday, April 23, 2026 Showtime: 7:30 PM Doors: 7:00 PM Dive into the enchanting world of Solidaridad Tango, where virtuoso musicians intertwine their artistry to redefine the very essence of passion and power. This all-female ensemble stands as a beacon of innovation in the world of Tango, bringing a fresh, vibrant perspective to a genre […]

Friday, April 24, 2026 Showtime: 7:30 PM Doors: 7:00 PM BackBeat Entertainment is proud to present, POP GOES THE SIXTIES!  A live variety show and multimedia presentation, celebrating the music of six legendary musical groups, in one incredible show, lovingly performed by Backbeat, Canada’s most authentic musical tribute to the 1960s. It’s a magical evening […]

Saturday, April 25, 2026 Showtime: 7:30 PM Doors: 7:00 PM 2nd Show Added! BackBeat Entertainment is proud to present, POP GOES THE SIXTIES!  A live variety show and multimedia presentation, celebrating the music of six legendary musical groups, in one incredible show, lovingly performed by Backbeat, Canada’s most authentic musical tribute to the 1960s. It’s […]