Black Eel Entertainment Presents Bourne to be Ozz The Godfather of Heavy Metal, Ozzy Osbourne has been rockin’ the world since the formation of Black Sabbath in 1968. With worldwide record sales topping 100 million, Ozzy – as a solo artist & a founding member of Black Sabbath – has dominated the genre of heavy […]

Mary Winspear Centre Presenter Series - Vacant Lot Ichigo-Ichieh New Theatre presents Vacant Lot, a contemporary dance/theatre piece directed and choreographed by Hiromoto Ida (Shogun). Vacant Lot is based on the play “SARACHI” by contemporary Japanese theatre artist, Shogo Ota. A long-married couple visit the vacant lot where their house once stood. They innocently share […]

South Island Vinyl Record Show Sunday, October 19 11:00am – 4:00pm Admission $5 (cash only) A variety of vendors selling vinyl records, CDs, cassettes and other related items. Great for collectors and music lovers!

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 No registration required Standard admission rates apply; […]

Through unflinching and unsentimental prose, Meg Todd delivers a startling story of a young mother desperate to deny her complicity in intergenerational trauma. October 19th, 3-5pm: Free to attend Books available for signing by Tanner's Books At Small Gods Brewing Company - 9835 Third Street, Sidney

Mary Winspear Centre Presents Doug and the Slugs – ‘Semi-unplugged Slugs Join us at the Mary Winspear Centre on October 19, 2025 for an intimate evening with Doug and the Slugs, featuring Slug tales & twisted trails – stories, hidden gems and all your favourite songs! Doug and the Slugs first appeared in 1977 and […]

There's something satisfying about pairing rich, dark brews with sweet, indulgent flavors. This October 24th through 26th, we're exploring that combination with our second annual Dark & Candy Beer Fest Weekend. Rich Flavors, Great Value Think imperial stouts with chocolate notes, brown ales with vanilla and toffee, and creative candy-inspired brews that push the boundaries of […]

Friday October 24, 10am-4pm Come to BCAM October 24th for the second annual Halloween Haunt! Complete a scavenger hunt for prizes, meet our resident ghouls and participate in some fun trick or treating! Regular admission required: all children must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.

On Friday October 24, 2025, a unique event will take place at Mary Winspear Theatre. “Homecoming- Reunited” will feature award winning vocalists and other notable musical acts from several different genres, all with common roots in Sidney BC. Besides being an evening of topflight entertainment, “Homecoming -Reunited” is also a fundraiser, with proceeds from the […]

Roar we're four! Jurassic Park themed! Join us for our 4th anniversary party on Saturday October 25th with all day celebrations including a food truck, happy hour, raffle prize draws, live music, music bingo, etc! Inquire for more info!

Saturday, October 25 - 2 and 7:30pm @ Mary Winspear Centre Live music, storytelling, dance and art in celebration of Canadian sovereignty, unity and world peace featuring Juno award nominees The Fugitives, with guest appearances by members of Ballet Victoria, The Victoria Philharmonic Choir, Pipe Major Roger McGuire, cellist Amy Laing and photographer Blair Ketcheson. […]

Halloween is just around the corner. Come on out and test out your Halloween costume and get ready for a spooky skate for all ages! Get an early start to your trick or treating as well! October 25, 12pm-1:15pm

Workshop 3 – Oct. 25th at Mary Winspear Centre (Sidney) 2 to 6 pm Join us in creating a better food future for Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands. Who: Any community member in the capital region interested in the future of our local food production. If you work in the food industry contact us directly […]

Friday, October 31, 2025 4:30 to 6 p.m. Downtown Sidney Downtown Sidney transforms into a pedestrian-only zone for a safe, family-friendly Halloween celebration. Children can visit Treat Stations at local businesses and enjoy a festive community-wide trick-or-treating experience

Doors: 7:00 PM (Showtime: 7:30 PM) Ticket Price: $45 Lennon & McCartney – All You Need is Love A Rockumentary Tribute Featuring Michael Sicoly and Mick Dalla-Vee “THESE GUYS SOUND JUST LIKE THE BEATLES!” Sidney BC, November 1, 2025 – Experience the magic of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s iconic music with “Lennon & McCartney: […]

November 2, 2025, 12:15 - 1:30pm 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 […]

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 ages 3–5 Children must […]

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 […]

Doors: 7:00pm (Showtime: 7:30pm) Ticket Price: $62.00 Mary Winspear Centre Presenter Series: Ron Sexsmith Ron Sexsmith is a three time, Juno award winning singer songwriter from St Catharines Ontario. Born in 1964, Ron was drawn to music from an early age by the melodic songs of the era, which he heard on the radio and by […]

Mary Winspear Centre Presenter Series: Benise & Pavlo “Guitar By Candlelight” World renowned guitar virtuoso and PBS Allstars, Benise and Pavlo, will take audiences on an intimate and romantic journey through fiery Spanish guitar and cool Mediterranean rhythms. Benise and Pavlo create an unforgettable evening filled with a beautiful tapestry of guitar arrangements that stem […]

Doors: 7:00 pm (Showtime: 7:30 pm) Ticket Price: $62.00 Victoria Symphony Presents: Kluxen & Feng – Strauss Oboe Concerto Richard Strauss idolised Mozart – although “modernising” Idomeneo was, perhaps, a step too far! Strauss’s Oboe Concerto is a magical, late-in-life work, played here by VS Principal Michelle Feng. Christian Kluxen also shakes up a three-movement Symphony […]

On November 11, the traditional Remembrance Day Parade will proceed at 10:30 am from the Mary Winspear Centre, along Beacon Avenue and Second Street, to the Cenotaph on Sidney Avenue. The Service of Remembrance for the Fallen will commence at 10:50 am. A Fly Past is planned during the two-minute silence at 11:00 am. Veterans […]

Wednesday, November 12 @ 2pm Guest Speaker: Charles Martin, Technology Tutor In person: Shoal Centre Doors open at 1:30pm, Program 2pm-3pm FREE ADMISSION: CARP Members and Non-members Welcome!!

Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily Exhibition Details: Nature and Wildlife Photography of Vancouver Island Participants: Jennifer Anderson and Christy Grinton

GOT STONES! – An Evening with The Rolling Stones The Ultimate Rolling Stones Experience! GOT STONES! Rocks and Rolls with Rolling Stones swagger playing some of the bands most iconic songs! With a setlist spanning decades of hits you will hear a selection of Stones early songs like “It’s All Over Now”, “I Can’t Get […]

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 ages 3–5 Children must […]

Mary Winspear Centre Presenters Series: Jeremy Dutcher Jeremy Dutcher is a classically trained tenor, Two-Spirit song carrier, polymuse, activist, ethnomusicologist, and member of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) in Eastern Canada. Dedicated to language revitalization, Jeremy’s debut album Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa unearthed century-old archival recordings of his ancestors, turning them into collaborative compositions on the grand piano. […]

10:00am - 3:30pm, Friday - Saturday (November 22-23) Join us and support local artists! There is so much to see: Wooden bowls, ornaments and puzzles, jewellery, fabric art and garments, collage art, paintings, pottery, wreaths, knitted and crocheted items, decorations, paper arts, and more! Enjoy a cuppa and home baking while you shop.

November 21, 2025, 12:20 - 1:50pm Join us for a fun-filled Pro-D day! Bring your family and friends for skating fun. Skate rentals and helmet borrowing available. $2 admission.

November 21, 2025, 1:00 - 4:00pm Join us for a fun-filled Pro-D day! Bring your family and friends for swimming fun.  $2 admission.

🎁 SAVE THE DATE! Sidney’s Annual Holiday Shopping Night Friday, November 21 | 5–8 PM | Downtown Sidney Step into the magic of a small-town Christmas by the Sea. Stroll twinkling streets, shop your favourite local boutiques, and kick off the season with community cheer. ✨ What to expect: 🎄 Collectible Sidney Ornament Giveaway 🎄 […]

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 ages 3–5 Children must […]