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SUMMARY:Artistic License Artshow
DESCRIPTION:Show Times: 10am – 4pm\, daily April 17-23 \nExhibition Details: Jane Biggs and Kerry Fleetwood present their love of the natural beauty of light\, colour\, shape and composition of the everyday items that surround us. Their work is representational with a flare for the sparkle\, the sizzle\, and the dramatic\, capturing the ah-ha moments of delight in the world we live in. \nParticipants: Jane Biggs and Kerry Fleetwood
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/artistic-license-artshow/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery\, 9565 5th Street\, Sidney\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T180000
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SUMMARY:Poem in Your Pocket Day at Small Gods Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 23\, 2026\n@ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special Poem in Your Pocket Day Poetry Meet-Up at Small Gods Brewing (9835 Third St.\, Sidney\, BC)\n\nPoetry is a vocal art\, meant to be heard in the reader’s voice and experienced as sound\, just like a song or conversation. Let’s gather and read poetry aloud to each other in a fun\, informal way. Please bring a short poem (one that fits in your pocket) that you would like to share with the group or just come and enjoy listening. Local poets extraordinaire Lorna Crozier and Hope Anderson will help us get things rolling. Everyone welcome. Presented by the Sidney / North Saanich Library.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/poem-in-your-pocket-day-at-small-gods-brewing/
LOCATION:Small Gods Brewing Co.\, 9835 third st\, sidney\, v8l 3a7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T210000
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SUMMARY:Solidaridad Tango Performance
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 \n\nShowtime: 7:30 PM\nDoors: 7:00 PM\n\n\nDive 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 steeped in tradition. Solidaridad Tango isn’t just a musical ensemble; it’s a movement\, a testament to the strength\, grace\, and resilience of women who have conquered the stage with refined artistry. These musicians\, with diverse backgrounds and influences\, seamlessly weave their individual styles into a tapestry of sound that is as bold as it is elegant.\n\nSolidaridad Tango is not just about the music; it’s a celebration of empowerment\, an ode to the resilience of women who have found their voice through the universal language of Tango. From the soulful melodies that linger to the rhythmic cadence\, Solidaridad Tango is the new face of Tango music.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/solidaridad-tango-performance/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260321T190933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T190933Z
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SUMMARY:Esoteric Journey Artshow
DESCRIPTION:Show Times: 11:30 am – 5 pm\, daily April 24- 30 \nExhibition Details: Watercolours that portrays a journey beyond the threshold into the spiritual world\, including life between death and rebirth. \nParticipants: Joseph Graf\, Richard Derosiers
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/esoteric-journey-artshow/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery\, 9565 5th Street\, Sidney\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
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SUMMARY:A Seat At The Table Exhibit @ Sidney Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Sidney Museum and Archives is excited to announce the opening of its 2026 featured exhibit\, A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia. Developed by the Chinese Canadian Museum in partnership with the Museum of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia\, this exhibit will be on display from April 24-November 15\, 2026. \nA Seat at the Table examines Chinese immigration to this province as a story that is local and global\, historical and contemporary. Using food and restaurant culture as an entry point\, the exhibit features stories that point to the great diversity of immigrant experiences and of the communities that immigrants develop. \nA Seat at the Table sets the stage for moving stories of separation\, loss and alienation but also of solidarity\, tenacity and success. Animated maps\, short films\, and art installations show Chinese immigrants forging social connections with other migrant and Indigenous communities in British Columbia while maintaining ties with their relatives in China. These stories underscore the extent of systemic racism and its enduring impact on Chinese Canadians while highlighting their ability to resist\, organize\, seek justice and thrive. \nA Seat at the Table is one of the largest museum projects on Chinese Canadian history and culture in Canada to date. The research component includes an extensive and ongoing oral history project. The exhibition seeks to diversify representations of Canada and make them more inclusive. It also seeks to transform public understanding of Canada’s long engagement with the Pacific and successive waves of Chinese migration. Fresh perspectives on migration\, diaspora\, cultural representation and agency encourage the public to rethink what it means to be British Columbian. \nTo accompany this exhibit\, the Sidney Museum will be presenting displays representing aspects of Chinese Canadian history in Sidney\, North Saanich\, and the surrounding islands. Through recent research and oral history sessions\, the Sidney Museum has new perspectives and increased understandings to share about the substantial Chinese \nCanadian history in the region. From the long history of restaurants owned and operated by Chinese Canadian Sidney residents to the Chinatowns of Sidney and James Island in the early 20th century\, there will be much for those interested in local Chinese Canadian history to discover. \nThe Sidney Museum is located at 2423 Beacon Avenue\, in the lower level of the Old Post Office building. The museum is open everyday from 10:00am-4:00pm. Admission is by donation. Please visit sidneymuseum.ca for more details.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/a-seat-at-the-table-exhibit-sidney-museum/
LOCATION:Sidney Museum and Archives\, 2423 Beacon Ave\, SIDNEY\, BC\, V8L 1X5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Pop Goes the Sixties! Performance
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 24\, 2026 \n\nShowtime: 7:30 PM\nDoors: 7:00 PM\n\n\nBackBeat 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. \nIt’s a magical evening of top 10 hits from The Beatles\, The Beach Boys\, The Rolling Stones\, The Who\, The Monkees\, and Creedence Clearwater Revival.  You’ll be transported back in time to re-live the sights and sounds of a sixties pop musical show that is sure to have you tapping your toes\, singing along\, and cheering all night long. \nWith that sixties sizzling sound\, dazzling video on three projection screens that pop\, and a special nostalgic flare of sixties video footage that will take you back to a much simpler time when music changed the world we live in.  As Ed Sullivan called it… “A really big shoe!”.  Don’t miss this once in a lifetime event…
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/pop-goes-the-sixties-performance/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
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SUMMARY:SPAC Arts & Crafts Exhibition and Sale
DESCRIPTION:The 73rd Annual Saanich Peninsula Arts and Craft Society (SPAC) Spring Show Exhibition and Sale is a vibrant celebration of creativity and craftsmanship. This greatly anticipated exhibit is held at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney\, BC and featuring over 2000 original works of art by SPAC members.\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the beauty and diversity of floral displays\, pottery\, jewellery\, paintings\, sculptures\, and fibre are. This extraordinary exhibition showcases the incredible talent and creativity of our local artists. All work is available for purchase. \nMark your calendars and join us at the Mary Winspear Centre for a celebration of art\, creativity\, and community. We look forward to seeing you there! \nDates: (Goes for both days on Weekend) \nSaturday\, April 25 10-5pm\nSun April 26 10-5pm
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/spac-arts-crafts-exhibition-and-sale-3/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
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SUMMARY:Pop Goes the Sixties! Second Performance
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 25\, 2026 \n\nShowtime: 7:30 PM\nDoors: 7:00 PM\n\n2nd Show Added! \nBackBeat 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. \nIt’s a magical evening of top 10 hits from The Beatles\, The Beach Boys\, The Rolling Stones\, The Who\, The Monkees\, and Creedence Clearwater Revival.  You’ll be transported back in time to re-live the sights and sounds of a sixties pop musical show that is sure to have you tapping your toes\, singing along\, and cheering all night long. \nWith that sixties sizzling sound\, dazzling video on three projection screens that pop\, and a special nostalgic flare of sixties video footage that will take you back to a much simpler time when music changed the world we live in.  As Ed Sullivan called it… “A really big shoe!”.  Don’t miss this once in a lifetime event…
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/pop-goes-the-sixties-second-performance/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
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SUMMARY:Gloria Choral @ St. Elizabeth's Church
DESCRIPTION:Via Choralis spring concert features Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria\, a welcome and rare opportunity to hear this uplifting work in its entirety. The forty-voice choir will be assisted by guest soloists and a string quartet. Preceding the Gloria\, the choir will perform other glorious choral favourites by Handel\, Mozart\, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel\, Nathaniel Dett and Andrew Balfour. Via Choralis is led by Grant Harville and accompanied by pianist Kinza Tyrrell. The concert takes place on Sunday\, April 26 at 2:00 p.m in St. Elizabeth’s Church\, 10030 Third St.\, Sidney. Tickets are $30 (adults) and $10 (children) and may be purchased at Tanner’s Books\, from choir members or online at 3common.com – https://3common.com/event/69a4b3231215a66922f2f15b
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/gloria-choral-st-elizabeths-church/
LOCATION:St. Elizabeth’s Church\, 10030 Third Street\, Sidney
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
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SUMMARY:BC Boat Show @ Port Sidney Marina
DESCRIPTION:The BC Boat Show is set to return\, bigger and better than ever. As the West Coast’s premier in-the-water boat show\, this anticipated event will take place April 30 – May 3\, 2026\, at Port Sidney Marina in Sidney\, BC. With thousands of visitors expected from across British Columbia\, Alberta and Washington State\, and dozens of exhibitors\, the seaside town of Sidney is ready to host an exciting weekend celebrating all things boating. \nShow Hours:\nThursday\, April 30: 11am – 6pm\, Friday\, May 1: 11am – 6pm\, Saturday\, May 2: 10am – 6pm\, Sunday\, May 3: 10am – 5pm \nDaily Tickets:\n$15 per person / $14 seniors & students Kids 16 & under free with paying adult \nTickets available online at bcboatshow.com or at the gate.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/bc-boat-show-port-sidney-marina/
LOCATION:Port Sidney Marina\, 9835 Seaport Place\, Sidney\, V8L 4X3\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260411T210105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T210105Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Art Challenge @ Panorama Recreation Centre
DESCRIPTION:Get creative and be part of our colourful lobby showcase this May! Starting May 1st\, purchase your plant pot kits ($25) from reception. Paint it at home\, and bring it back to Panorama to be featured in our community display from May 8-31.\nWhen you return your painted pot for display\, we’ll add a plant and base tray before showcasing it in the\nlobby. At the end of May\, take home your completed creation — including the plant and tray!\nSpots are limited — grab your pot early and let your creativity grow! While supplies last.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/spring-art-challenge-panorama-recreation-centre/
LOCATION:Panorama Recreation Centre\, 1885 Forest Park Drive\, North Saanich\, BC\, V8L 4A3\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T214028Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Fibre Friends Anything Goes 2026 Artshow
DESCRIPTION:Show Times: 10am – 4pm\, daily May 1- 7 \nExhibition Details: Friday Fibre Friends are an eclectic group of local artists. We are known for our colourful\, vibrant displays featuring a variety of unique handcrafted items. Our work includes: wearable art\, handwoven goods\, art quilts\, knitting\, beaded jewelry\, mixed media fibre & paper art and more. Looking for a special gift\, visit us at Anything Goes 2026! \nParticipants: Elaine Drader\, Heather Corbitt\, Birgitte MacVicar\, Kristine Kapteyn\, Isabel Jones\, Susan Grant\, Carol Whitehouse\, Rosalie Williams\, Elizabeth Carefoot\, Cathy Scheutze\, Debbie Lamb\, Pieta Van Dyke\, Shannon Toronitz\, Cheryl Vickers\, Kristina Stevens
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/friday-fibre-friends-anything-goes-2026-artshow/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery\, 9565 5th Street\, Sidney\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260501T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260501T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T214514Z
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SUMMARY:The Peninsula Singers: Passport to Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Passport to Broadway: A Musical Journey Around The World \nTravel the globe and beyond with Broadway musicals and the destinations they are set in. \nFrom bustling city streets to distant kingdoms\, far away shores and mythical landscapes – Peninsula Singers will take you on an exhilarating tour of the world beginning with our very own great nation. \nWith something for everyone\, ranging from Come From Away to Camelot\, Les Misérables to Wicked\, join our talented performers as we explore the world of Broadway\, and celebrate the music and songs that connect us. Tickets are now available. \n\n\nFriday\, May 1\, 2026 \n\nShowtime: 7:30 PM\nDoors: 7:00 PM\n\nAdult: $41.00\nYouth 12 and under: $20.00
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-peninsula-singers-passport-to-broadway/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260411T214619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T214619Z
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SUMMARY:The Peninsula Singers: Passport to Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Passport to Broadway: A Musical Journey Around The World \nTravel the globe and beyond with Broadway musicals and the destinations they are set in. \nFrom bustling city streets to distant kingdoms\, far away shores and mythical landscapes – Peninsula Singers will take you on an exhilarating tour of the world beginning with our very own great nation. \nWith something for everyone\, ranging from Come From Away to Camelot\, Les Misérables to Wicked\, join our talented performers as we explore the world of Broadway\, and celebrate the music and songs that connect us. Tickets are now available. \n\n\nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026 \n\nShowtime: 7:30 PM\nDoors: 7:00 PM\n\n\n\nAdult: $41.00\nYouth 12 and under: $20.00
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-peninsula-singers-passport-to-broadway-2/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260416T171151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T171151Z
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SUMMARY:MAY DAY Spring Fair at Sea Cider!
DESCRIPTION:A beautiful Spring ​Festival ~ come celebrate & enjoy a magical day at our Annual MAY DAY SPRING FAIR at Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse! Enjoy the indoor | outdoor Market Fair\, featuring 35 hand-picked artisan vendors\, treat yourself to an ice cream\, feast on delicious food + drink\, get crafty\, dance a jig\, enjoy live music & enjoy the festive activities listed below! \nFREE ADMISSION ~ Sunday\, May 3rd from 11am-4pm on the beautiful grounds at Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse ~ a special day including the following spring festivities\, activities & delights:\n🌼 35 Specially Curated Artisan Vendors\n🌸 Live Music from Bagatelle (Folk Band)\n🌼 May Day Dancers\n🌸 Build Your Own Spring Bouquet Station\n🌼 Free Kids Craft Station\n🌸 Interactive Maypole Dancing\n🌼 Delicious Food from Sizzling Tandoor\, Bicycle Pizza\, Good Filling Sankaku & Sea Cider\n🌸 Sweet Treats from Churros + Mor & Lilla’s Baked Goods\n🌼 Sparkling Cider from Sea Cider\n🌸 Espresso\, Lattes & More from Coffee to Tow Caravan\n🌼 Ice Cream + Popsicles from Kid Sister Ice Cream\n🌸 Typewriter Poetry Station\n🌼 Tarot Readings\n🐐🐐and MINI GOATS! \n……………………………. \n🦋 All ages\, family\, and doggy-friendly (dogs on leash) \nINDOOR / OUTDOOR\nHappening in the Pavilion\, Ciderhouse\, Courtyard + Orchard Lane \n🎟️ FREE ADMISSION! \nFollow us on IG accounts for updates@maksharevictoria for event and vendor features over the next few weeks
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/may-day-spring-fair-at-sea-cider/
LOCATION:Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse\, 2487 Mt. St. Micheal Road\, Saanichton\, BC.\, BC\, V8M 1T7\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="MakeShare":MAILTO:hello@makeshare.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
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SUMMARY:The Peninsula Singers: Passport to Broadway
DESCRIPTION:Passport to Broadway: A Musical Journey Around The World \nTravel the globe and beyond with Broadway musicals and the destinations they are set in. \nFrom bustling city streets to distant kingdoms\, far away shores and mythical landscapes – Peninsula Singers will take you on an exhilarating tour of the world beginning with our very own great nation. \nWith something for everyone\, ranging from Come From Away to Camelot\, Les Misérables to Wicked\, join our talented performers as we explore the world of Broadway\, and celebrate the music and songs that connect us. Tickets are now available. \n\n\nSunday\, May 3\, 2026\nShowtime: 2:00 PM \n\nDoors: 1:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nAdult: $41.00\nYouth 12 and under: $20.00
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-peninsula-singers-passport-to-broadway-3/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T195016Z
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SUMMARY:Capriccio illuminare: Wings of Silence
DESCRIPTION:Shedding light on beauty\, fragility\, and the silenced voices of our natural world.\nWith the Emily Carr String Quartet \nFeaturing: Christopher Tin’s The Lost Birds – an elegy for vanished species and a powerful plea for the earth’s fragile future. \nWings of Silence features Christopher Tin’s powerful oratorio The Lost Birds—a soaring tribute to the beauty of flight and a lament for vanished species. Joined by the Emily Carr String Quartet\, the ensemble partners with the Rocky Point Bird Observatory for a pre-concert panel on art\, science\, and conservation. Audiences are invited to reflect on humanity’s connection to nature and the urgent call to protect the voices of the earth before they fall silent.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/capriccio-illuminare-wings-of-silence/
LOCATION:St. Elizabeth’s Church\, 10030 Third Street\, Sidney
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260411T214204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T214229Z
UID:30087-1778234400-1778774400@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Modern Realism Artshow
DESCRIPTION:Show Times: 10am – 4pm\, daily May 8-14 \nExhibition Details: The works of Steve Chisholm a local artist who paints in oil in the modern realist style. More recently\, Steve has been painting in a new “mosaic” style and many of his new works will be on display! \nParticipants: Steve Chisholm \nWebsite: www.chisholmart.com
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/modern-realism-artshow/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery\, 9565 5th Street\, Sidney\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260411T210554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T210554Z
UID:30077-1778353200-1778364000@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Fundraiser: A Night of Magic @ Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
DESCRIPTION:A night of magic raising money for ocean education! \nYou’ll be delighted and amazed at this unique evening of wonder\, featuring internationally-acclaimed sleight-of-hand magician  Jason Verners! \nGather your friends for a night of curiosity\, entertainment and community. \nThere’s more! \n\nFun\, interactive activities\nA curated silent auction\nMix & mingle with our team and fellow ocean enthusiasts\n\nTicket are $125 (incl. tax)*. Ticket includes two complementary drinks\, locally-prepared hors d’oeuvres\, and an entry to win a door prize. \nTickets are limited—get yours here. This event is 19+ \n*partial CRA receipt will be given \nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026\n7:00pm – 10:00pm
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/fundraiser-a-night-of-magic-shaw-centre-for-the-salish-sea/
LOCATION:Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea\, 9811 Seaport Place\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L4X3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260411T215215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T215215Z
UID:30100-1778612400-1778619600@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Royal Wood & Fortunate Ones – Have a Heart Tour
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026 \n\n\n\nShowtime: 7:30pm (Doors: 7:00pm)\n\n\n\nTicket Price: $45.15 \nLongtime fans of each other\, Royal Wood and Fortunate Ones are tired of being touring ships passing in the night. Both are musical miners of the heart\, so they decided to call this The Have a Heart Tour. It’s been a long time coming\, but well worth the wait! \nRoyal Wood:\nSinger\, songwriter and multi instrumentalist Royal Wood returns with his new album Dear John\, available now. Described as “a letter to himself\,” the record reunites him with five time Grammy winner Ryan Freeland and features musicians Ash Soan and Hutch Hutchinson. With more than 30 million streams and song placements on Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice. A former iTunes Songwriter of the Year\, he has earned JUNO and Canadian Folk Music Award nominations and two Top 30 albums. Dear John marks a new chapter for one of Canada’s most enduring and innovative voices. \nFortunate Ones:\nFortunate Ones is a contemporary folk duo from Newfoundland. Celebrated for their harmony-entwined songs of hope\, resilience\, the human condition\, and their joyfully disarming live shows. They have toured relentlessly\, bringing their open-hearted performances to thousands of people across North America and beyond.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/royal-wood-fortunate-ones-have-a-heart-tour/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260416T210112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T210112Z
UID:30190-1778839200-1779379200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:The Atelier: The Studio of a Woman
DESCRIPTION:Show Times: 10am – 4pm\, daily May 15-21 \nExhibition Details: \nThe Experience: ‘The Atelier’ is an invitation into an immersive experience of art and creativity. Visitors will enter a space that delights and inspires. Surrounded by vignettes of easels\, art tools & materials and fresh flowers\, they will feel as though they have truly stepped into a woman’s private art studio. Paintings\, photographs and works on paper will be hung salon style\, while ‘cabinets of curiosities’ will display small sculptural works. Interactive creative stations\, designed to spark our guests’ imaginations\, will give them an opportunity to experience the pleasure of art-making. Visiting the show will be an interlude\, a sojourn to a bygone era of art and beauty. \nThe Art: The artwork will embody the essence of romanticism. Travel-inspired works integrate architecture and ancient ruins in a fresh style. Lush botanicals reminiscent of the Dutch Golden Age are given a modern twist. Seashells\, stones and other natural motifs evoke memories of travel and leisure time. Sculptures and assemblage pieces appear to hail from faraway places. Our intention is to invite visitors to connect with the part of themselves that longs to explore distant places and inspire them to ignite the creativity within themselves. \nParticipants: Michelle Ford & Lisa Edwards
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-atelier-the-studio-of-a-woman/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery\, 9565 5th Street\, Sidney\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260411T221258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T221258Z
UID:30102-1778940000-1778943600@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:The Gondoliers Performance
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16\, 2026 \nShowtime: 2:00pm \n\nDoors: 1:30pm\n\n\nThe Gondoliers (or The King of Barataria) is a Savoy Opera\, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. It premiered at the Savoy Theatre in London on 7 December 1889 and ran for a very successful 554 performances (at that time the fifth longest-running piece of musical theatre in history)\, closing on 30 June 1891. This was the twelfth comic opera collaboration of fourteen between Gilbert and Sullivan.\n\nThe story of the opera concerns brothers Marco and Giuseppe Palmieri\, a pair of Venetian gondoliers who are told that one of them is heir to the throne of the fictional kingdom of Barataria; until it can be discovered by the Grand Inquisitor which of them is the heir\, they must rule jointly. Unbeknownst to the brothers\, who have just married Venetian girls\, the heir was wed in infancy to the daughter of the Spanish Duke of Plaza-Toro\, who is herself in love with her father’s servant. A subplot concerns the impoverished Duke attempting to improve his finances by turning himself into a limited liability company. \n 
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-gondoliers-performance/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260411T221429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T221429Z
UID:30105-1779022800-1779033600@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:The Gondoliers Performance
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 17\, 2026 \n\nShowtime: 2:00pm (Doors: 1:30 pm) \n\n\n\nThe Gondoliers (or The King of Barataria) is a Savoy Opera\, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. It premiered at the Savoy Theatre in London on 7 December 1889 and ran for a very successful 554 performances (at that time the fifth longest-running piece of musical theatre in history)\, closing on 30 June 1891. This was the twelfth comic opera collaboration of fourteen between Gilbert and Sullivan.\n\nThe story of the opera concerns brothers Marco and Giuseppe Palmieri\, a pair of Venetian gondoliers who are told that one of them is heir to the throne of the fictional kingdom of Barataria; until it can be discovered by the Grand Inquisitor which of them is the heir\, they must rule jointly. Unbeknownst to the brothers\, who have just married Venetian girls\, the heir was wed in infancy to the daughter of the Spanish Duke of Plaza-Toro\, who is herself in love with her father’s servant. A subplot concerns the impoverished Duke attempting to improve his finances by turning himself into a limited liability company.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-gondoliers-performance-2/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260416T210300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T210300Z
UID:30192-1779444000-1779984000@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:The Work of Three: Flow and Fibre
DESCRIPTION:Show Times: 10am – 4pm\, daily May 22-28 \nExhibition Details: We are pleased to welcome you to our curated art show of art quilts and textiles\, and works by local artists in watercolour and acrylics. \nParticipants: Judy Mazzocchi\, Sandy King\, Melanie Spencer
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-work-of-three-flow-and-fibre/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery\, 9565 5th Street\, Sidney\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260411T222020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T222020Z
UID:30107-1779476400-1779483600@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:And Then There Were None Performance
DESCRIPTION:Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they’re unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate. For each has been marked for murder. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland\, the bloodbath begins and one by one they are brutally murdered in accordance with the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme. \n\n\n\nFriday\, May 22\, 2026 \n\nShowtime: 7:30pm \nDoors: 7:00pm
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/and-then-there-were-none-performance/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260411T222152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T222506Z
UID:30110-1779523200-1779555600@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:And Then There Were None Performance (afternoon show)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 2026 \n\nShowtime: 2:00pm (Doors: 1:30pm)\n\n\nTen strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they’re unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate. For each has been marked for murder. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland\, the bloodbath begins and one by one they are brutally murdered in accordance with the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/and-then-there-were-none-performance-2/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260411T222322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T223700Z
UID:30112-1779564600-1779571800@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:And Then There Were None Performance (evening show)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23\, 2026 \n\nShowtime: 7:30pm (Doors: 7:00 pm)\n\n\nTen strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they’re unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate. For each has been marked for murder. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland\, the bloodbath begins and one by one they are brutally murdered in accordance with the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/and-then-there-were-none-performance-3/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260411T222445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T222445Z
UID:30114-1779616800-1779640200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:And Then There Were None Performance
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 24\, 2026 \n\nShowtime: 2:00pm (Doors: 1:30 pm) \n\n\n\n\nTen strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they’re unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate. For each has been marked for murder. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland\, the bloodbath begins and one by one they are brutally murdered in accordance with the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/and-then-there-were-none-performance-4/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260524T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260411T224005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T224005Z
UID:30118-1779631200-1779640200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Sidney Celebri-TEA Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Benefit Concert\, Tea and Silent Auction in celebration and support of Mount Newton Centre Society\nWith the REACH! Performing Co & Children’s Chorus \nFeaturing:\nMC Jack Knox\nSteve Ivings\nGordy Dodd\nGregor Craigie\nBig Hank Lionhart\nCliff McNeil-Smith\nKenny Podmore\nKaren Elgersma \nAdvanced tickets required: $50 online at https://sidneycelebri-tea.eventbrite.ca Or in person at Tanner’s Books \nSunday\, May 24\, 2026 \n\nShowtime: 2:00pm
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/sidney-celebri-tea-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T224859
CREATED:20260411T224149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T224149Z
UID:30121-1779994800-1780003800@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Colin James Blues Trio Performance
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 28\, 2026 \n\nShowtime: 7:30 pm\nDoors: 7:00 pm\n\n\n\nTicket Price: $72.45 \nFrom the prairies of Saskatchewan to the stages of the world\, Colin James has shared his talent with some of the greatest and most influential musicians of all time. With 21 studio albums behind him\, a six time Juno award winning singer/songwriter\, and  multiple Maple Blues Award winner\, Colin James has steadily established himself as one of Canada’s greatest musicians. \nWith a career spanning over three decades\, Colin continues to sell out from coast to coast with his electrifying stage performances and superb guitar prowess. Joining Colin on this latest tour\, are two notable and accomplished sidemen\, Kenny Neal and Chris Caddell\, making for a great evening of entertainment.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/colin-james-blues-trio-performance/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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