Offering a blend of original and covered music that is influenced by folk, bluegrass, swing and blues, Victoria-based Homespun is led by singer/songwriter Duncan Sutherland and features Bonnie Dennis and Candy Little (vocals), Winnie Cooper (flute), Jeffrey Freed (fiddle), Brad Hawkes (percussion) and John Cornes (bass). The evening is presented by Deep Cove Folk Music […]

Hyprov begins with an expert hypnotist welcoming 20 volunteers on stage to be hypnotized—a process that takes about 20 minutes. The most receptive “Hyprovisors” then join a world-class improviser and create an instant improv troupe and perform the rest of the show, while fully under hypnosis. In the hands of two experts, and solely crafted […]

Each year on November 11th, the community of Sidney honours and pays tribute to our Veterans and Military personnel. On November 11th, the traditional Remembrance Day Parade will proceed at 10:25 a.m. from the Mary Winspear Centre, along Beacon Avenue and Second Street, to the Cenotaph on Sidney Avenue. The Service of Remembrance for the […]

Invented by the great Django Reinhardt and first performed in the 1920's by his Hot Club of France, Roma-Swing is one of the fastest growing genres in roots music today. The Seaside Django Festival brings together some of the world's top Roma-Swing performers for one hot night at The Mary Winspear Centre.

Bring your family and friends and join us for a skate on Monday, November 13th. Helmets available free of charge. Panorama Recreation Arena A

Join SHOAL for Table Tennis instruction sessions that will introduce the basic strokes of Table Tennis to beginners. These strokes include the Forehand Drive, Backhand Drive, Forehand Push, Backhand Push, and Serves. These will be taught using the modern techniques with the Shakehand Grips style. Focus on having fun while learning skills and movements to […]

Sponsored b the Saanich Peninsula Community Response Network (SPCRN), and led by Sunny Lalli of Keating Computers this session offers important information about identifying and protecting yourself against cell phone and tablet fraud, computer hacking and tech support scams. Register by calling 250-656-5537.

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! *October through April Suitable for ages 3–5 Children […]

This is a new philosophy discussion group that offers an opportunity to explore a variety of topics and perspectives, to learn, to share thoughts and to meet new people!

Buenos Dias! Join these conversational beginner and intermediate Spanish lessons and take a deeper dive into communicating in Spanish. With emphasis on learning and practicing the spoken language, this class will increasingly conduct in Spanish. At the end of this class you will be more confident to have conversations with Spanish speakers Interested? Call SHOAL […]

The Seaside Magazine Book Club  is reading “Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch” by Rivka Galchen. Need help requesting a copy? Email sidney@virl.bc.ca or phone 250-656-0944. The next meeting will be in-person in the Horth Room (attached to the library 10091 Resthaven Dr.). New members always welcome! Subscribe to the email list to stay up-to-date with […]

Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos. Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, O Christmas Tea is uproarious fun, yet it is the duo’s boundless imagination and endearing chemistry that […]