Once in a very great while a truly special tribute act appears.  DARREN LEE is absolutely one of those acts. He holds the record for the longest performing “Elvis” in Vegas with an unprecedented 11 years in the incredible “American Superstars” show at the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino.  He followed that with 5 years in […]

While some birds fly south, many spend their winters enjoying southern Vancouver Island’s moderate climate. Join birding expert Geoffrey Newell and a CRD Regional Parks naturalist to find out who's who at the beach. Meet at the grassy area adjacent to the picnic shelter off Homathko Drive.

Join Karen Hoshal, descendant of the Alexander pioneer family, as she shares the history of her family and other black pioneers of the area. Karen is a past president of the BC Black History Awareness Society. Free. No registration required.

A four-week series of writing workshops focusing on narrative arc and plot, character development, world-building, and common pitfalls in creative writing. Taught in an encouraging and positive workshop format, with feedback from the instructor and the class. All writers (and genres!) welcome, from those starting from scratch to those with a work-in-progress already on the […]

Tot Tuesday — this week’s theme is SPINY SKINNED ANIMALS 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 […]

Thursday, February 9, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. https://www.butchartgardens.com/events/job-fair/ We invite you to attend our job fair and learn about employment at The Gardens. Bring your resume and meet staff from various departments such as Food Services, Visitor Services, Gift Store and Gardening. Exclusive gate opening 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Complimentary admission; gardens not open for […]

The AC/DC Tribute Band Rock or Bust was founded by Kim Kahl, the lead vocalist in 2019. The band has become very powerful on sound and on stage to achieve the closest look and sound to AC/DC as possible. Rock or Bust achieves a high energy rock show that will have you out of your […]

Enjoy strong vocals and divers instrumental abilities from Fraser Union. The band has folk roots; they reflect both the diversity of our history and culture! But it also the issues of contemporary society. $10 admission

A live musical and multi-media salute to 6 of the worlds greatest pop groups of the 60s. The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Dave Clark Five, The Monkees, The Rolling Stones and Creedence Clearwater Revival.

A four-week series of writing workshops focusing on narrative arc and plot, character development, world-building, and common pitfalls in creative writing. Taught in an encouraging and positive workshop format, with feedback from the instructor and the class. All writers (and genres!) welcome, from those starting from scratch to those with a work-in-progress already on the […]

Called Canada’s finest singer-songwriter by one of the most respected and lauded music journalists of the last 50 years, James Keelaghan is an artist who has proven to be a man for all seasons. Fusing his insatiable appetite for finding the next unique storyline Keelaghan also forges his pieces with brilliantly defined craftsmanship and a […]

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 […]