Sidney BIA

The Peninsula Singers: Passport to Broadway
2026-05-01 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Passport to Broadway: A Musical Journey Around The World
Travel the globe and beyond with Broadway musicals and the destinations they are set in.
From 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.
With 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.

Friday, May 1, 2026

Showtime: 7:30 PM
Doors: 7:00 PM

Adult: $41.00
Youth 12 and under: $20.00

Friday Fibre Friends Anything Goes 2026 Artshow
2026-05-01 10:00 - 2026-05-07 16:00 | ArtSea Gallery, 9565 5th Street, Sidney, Canada
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily May 1- 7
Exhibition 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!
Participants: 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

Spring Art Challenge @ Panorama Recreation Centre
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31 | Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC, V8L 4A3, Canada
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.
When you return your painted pot for display, we’ll add a plant and base tray before showcasing it in the
lobby. At the end of May, take home your completed creation — including the plant and tray!
Spots are limited — grab your pot early and let your creativity grow! While supplies last.

BC Boat Show @ Port Sidney Marina
2026-04-30 - 2026-05-03 | Port Sidney Marina, 9835 Seaport Place, Sidney, V8L 4X3, Canada
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.
Show Hours:
Thursday, April 30: 11am – 6pm, Friday, May 1: 11am – 6pm, Saturday, May 2: 10am – 6pm, Sunday, May 3: 10am – 5pm
Daily Tickets:
$15 per person / $14 seniors & students Kids 16 & under free with paying adult
Tickets available online at bcboatshow.com or at the gate.

Gloria Choral @ St. Elizabeth's Church
2026-04-26 14:00 - 15:30 | St. Elizabeth’s Church, 10030 Third Street, Sidney
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

Pop Goes the Sixties! Second Performance
2026-04-25 19:30 - 22:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
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 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.
With 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…

SPAC Arts & Crafts Exhibition and Sale
2026-04-25 10:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
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.

Immerse 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.
Mark 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!
Dates: (Goes for both days on Weekend)
Saturday, April 25 10-5pm
Sun April 26 10-5pm

Pop Goes the Sixties! Performance
2026-04-24 17:00 - 19:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
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 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.
With 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…

Esoteric Journey Artshow
2026-04-24 10:00 - 2026-04-30 17:00 | ArtSea Gallery, 9565 5th Street, Sidney, Canada
Show Times: 11:30 am – 5 pm, daily April 24- 30
Exhibition Details: Watercolours that portrays a journey beyond the threshold into the spiritual world, including life between death and rebirth.
Participants: Joseph Graf, Richard Derosiers

Solidaridad Tango Performance
2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
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 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.

Solidaridad 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.

Poem in Your Pocket Day at Small Gods Brewing
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Small Gods Brewing Co., 9835 third st, sidney, v8l 3a7, Canada
Thursday, April 23, 2026
@ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a special Poem in Your Pocket Day Poetry Meet-Up at Small Gods Brewing (9835 Third St., Sidney, BC)

Poetry 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.

Arbutus Singers: Spring Concert
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Elizabeth’s Church, 10030 Third Street, Sidney
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

Speaker Night: Kate Fisher @ BC Aviation Museum
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | BC Aviation Museum, 1910 Norseman Rd, North Saanich, British Columbia, V8L 5V5, Canada
Atlin lies in the far northwestern corner of BC and took centre stage in 1989 during the province’s last major gold rush, aprt of the famed Klondike Gold Rush. Reaching Atlin in those early years was an arduous task. By 1930, aviation began to play a crucial role in connecting this isolated community to the outside world. Aircraft became essential for transporting people and supplies in and out of the region. Among them was BCAM;s own Eastman Sea Rover — one of the five resident of Atlin, Kate Fisher will explore Atlin’s early aviation history, highlighting the vital role aircraft played in shaping the community. Her talk will include the dramatic search for “Paddy” Burke and his lost Junkers F-13, an event that became, at the time, the largest air search in Canadian history.

April 22 @ 7pm
$5 at the door

Tot Tuesday — Tidepool Explorers @ Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
2026-04-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, V8L4X3, Canada
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 for ages 3–5
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No registration is required however numbers will be limited due to physical space
Standard admission rates apply; Annual Passes and memberships accepted

Opera? Are You Kidding Me? Performance
2026-04-20 19:30 - 21:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
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
The Infamous British Baritone – Alexander Dobson
And South Korea’s virtuosic violinist – Jimin Shin Dobson
Opera, Are You Kidding Me? features beloved arias and duets from the world’s most popular operas with a few hidden gems thrown in for kicks. Singers will be joined by solo violin and piano accompaniment.

The Commodores Big Band
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:30 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Sunday, April 19, 2026

Showtime: 2:00 PM
Doors: 1:30 PM

The Commodores Big Band
Strike Up the Band
Back for a 5th Year!
The Commodores Big Band is returning to the Charlie White Theatre for their 5th annual concert! With more than 50 years of entertaining Victoria audiences—from ballroom dances and cruises aboard the Princess Marguerite to performances on the Charlie White stage—the Commodores have truly done it all.
This exciting show will be packed with the band’s favourite music, showcasing some of Victoria’s finest musicians with vocalist, Kim Greenwood and a special feature appearance by the U-Jam Allstars.
We look forward to seeing you on April 19, 2026 for an unforgettable afternoon of big band music!

Sea Shirt Sunday @ Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
2026-04-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, V8L4X3, Canada
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
No registration required
Standard admission rates apply; memberships and annual passes accepted

VIRAGS’ Annual Spring Show
2026-04-19 09:00 - 16:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Open to the public Sunday, April 19 9:00am-4:00pm
The Annual Spring Show and Plant Sale is a key horticultural event in Victoria. You will see unusual alpine, woodland, and bog plants potted or arranged in troughs and miniature gardens. This is one of a very few judged alpine plant shows in North America. The plants for sale are diverse and abundant and a unique opportunity to acquire alpine plants.
The Spring Show and Sale features:

The Plant Sale
The Plant Show: a spectacular display of rare and unusual plants grown by club members
Seed sales
Tea
Silent auction: Rare or unusual garden items
Door prizes

Tiny Rhythm Kings Performance
2026-04-18 15:30 - 17:00 | St. Paul’s United Church – 2410 Malaview Road, Sidney, St. Paul’s United Church 2410 Malaview Road, Sidney BC, V8L 2G3
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 purchase at the church office Mon – Fri, 10am – 2pm, from Tanner’s Books in Sidney (cash or cheque only) or online at 3common: St Paul’s United Church | 3Common or at the Door!

Rotary Club Shredfest
2026-04-18 10:00 - 13:00 | 10364 McDonald Park Rd
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 to a landfill. Come out to this Earth Day weekend event in Sidney 10:00am – 1:00pm or until the truck is full.
Recommended minimum donation of $15 per bankers box or equivalent. Please don’t leave us with any plastic.

Artistic License Artshow
2026-04-17 10:00 - 2026-04-23 16:00 | ArtSea Gallery, 9565 5th Street, Sidney, Canada
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily April 17-23
Exhibition 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.
Participants: Jane Biggs and Kerry Fleetwood

Haze Fest @ Small Gods Brewing Co
2026-04-17 08:00 - 2026-04-20 17:00 | Small Gods Brewing Co., 9835 third st, sidney, v8l 3a7, Canada
This April, Sidney has something hazy to look forward to with the upcoming 420 Haze Fest. This event promises to deliver a unique experience celebrating hazy beers.
Featured Breweries:
The fest will showcase a curated selection of hazy beers from several notable breweries, including hazy heavy hitters like:
Changing Colours Brewing Project
Field House Brewing
Four Winds Brewing
Backcountry Brewing
Each brewery will be presenting its take on hazy beer styles, known for their cloudy appearance, juicy flavors, and smooth mouthfeel. Every beer will be available at $7 for full pours all weekend long.
Event Details
Location: Small Gods, 9835 Third St, Sidney
Dates: April 17-20th
Focus: Hazy & Dank Beers
Hazy Deal: $7 full pour Hazy & Dank beers
Mark your calendars for what promises to be a memorable weekend of celebrating these popular craft beer styles.

Wise Whales Pub Quiz at Beacon Brewing
2026-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Beacon Brewing, 9829 Third Street,, Sidney, BC, V8L 3A7, Canada
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 – 8pm at Beacon Brewing (9829 Third St.). Maximum of six people to a team. Please register your team in advance by email: sidney@virl.bc.ca or in-person at the Sidney/North Saanich Library. Tables can fill up quickly, so arrive early to guarantee a spot!

Lesbihonest Performance
2026-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
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 a single journey that spans 3 decades of change in perceptions and treatment of LGBTQ+ people. As an ex-religious Queer Laura grapples with a shifting identity and unease in sense of self, eventually navigating her way to Pride.
“Part stand-up part personal storytelling Piccinin stands behind a mic and tells us her coming out stories. Sharply observed tightly delivered – and finding laughter in the pain – for an entertaining and insightful out and proud ride”. – Cate McKim, Life with More Cowbell Just come. It’ll be funny.
About Laura
Laura was born to tell stories. Whether as a dancer/aerialist with Tokyo Disney, a playwright for new Canadian musicals, Every Silver Lining, and Apothecary, or her solo shows, LESBIHONEST, The Suicide Key, and GO, or as a comédienne in Footloose with Just for Laughs, Laura’s unstoppable passion in life lies in telling people all sorts of eccentric stories, whether they want to hear them or not.
For audiences 14+

Tower of Song: A Creative Tribute To Leonard Cohen
2026-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Saturday, April 11, 2026

Showtime: 7:30PM
Doors: 7:00PM

Tower of Song: a creative tribute to Leonard Cohen, featuring Oliver Swain & Glenna Garramone special guests Adrian Dolan, Patrick Boyle & Alex Campbell
This is not your average cover band, but a creative tribute and a re-imagining of Leonard Cohen’s songs and poetry by 2 of BC’s celebrated singer-songwriters: 2x Western Canada Music Award Winner and Juno Nominee Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone. Together they have arranged Cohen’s timeless songs beautifully, for two voices, banjo, string bass, piano and guitar.
As Canada’s longest running Leonard Cohen tribute, Tower of Song have toured across Canada several times, playing more than 200 shows to thousands of people in theatres and folk clubs across Canada. Highlights include a mainstage performance at the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, and sold out shows at Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna, the Dave Dunnet Theatre in Victoria, the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg, and Aeolian Hall in London.

Pre-Loved Book Sale for KELSET Elementary
2026-04-11 09:00 - 14:00 | KELSET Elementary, 1800 Forest Park Drive
The KELSET Elementary School Parent Advisory Council invites the broader community to this family-friendly event to donate and purchase gently used books for all ages. Proceeds from the sale will go directly toward refreshing the KELSET school library collection and bringing authors into KÉLSET to speak with students about the writing and storytelling process, helping to foster literacy, creativity, and a lifelong love of reading.
SALE DAY: Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at KELSET Elementary School (1800 Forest Park Drive).
– Card and cash accepted
– $4 hardcovers, $3 softcovers, $2 kids books, $5 special editions
– 1/2 price books from 1 – 2 p.m.
DONATION DAY: Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at KELSET Elementary School (1800 Forest Park Drive) or email the PAC to arrange pick up (contact available on website).
– ACCEPTING: good condition books for all ages in fiction and non-fiction
– NOT ACCEPTING: poor condition books (water damaged, torn), encyclopedias, magazines, textbooks, pre-2018 reference books, Reader’s Digest, National Geographics

Island Band Fest
2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Saturday, May 2, 2026

GVCB will have their 2026 Island band fest at the Bodine Hall with 5 concert bands and 2 big band playing back to back.
Admission by donation; $10 recommended
Open 10:00am – 4:00pm

Nature’s Kaleidoscope Artshow
2026-04-10 08:00 - 2026-04-16 17:00 | ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily April 10-16
Exhibition Details: TBD
Participants: Sharron MacBride, Wendy Framst, Pam Croger and Gillian Bennett

Hop & Play Kindergym @ Greenglade Community Centre
2026-04-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Greenglade Community Centre, 2151 Lannon Way, Sidney
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.

Tot Tuesday — Eggstravaganza @ Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
2026-04-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, V8L4X3, Canada
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 to Turtle Time and more!

Suitable for ages 3–5
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No registration is required however numbers will be limited due to physical space
Standard admission rates apply; Annual Passes and memberships accepted
