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SUMMARY:Hop & Play Kindergym @ Greenglade Community Centre
DESCRIPTION:April 9\, 2026\, 9:30am – 11:00am \n\n\n\n\nBring 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! \nReserve your spot online or drop-in if space remains. Guardian participation required.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/hop-play-kindergym-greenglade-community-centre/
LOCATION:Greenglade Community Centre\, 2151 Lannon Way\, Sidney
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T195504
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SUMMARY:Nature’s Kaleidoscope Artshow
DESCRIPTION:Show Times: 10am – 4pm\, daily April 10-16 \nExhibition Details: TBD \nParticipants: Sharron MacBride\, Wendy Framst\, Pam Croger and Gillian Bennett
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/natures-kaleidoscope-artshow/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260411T080000
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SUMMARY:Island Band Fest
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 2\, 2026 \n\n\nGVCB will have their 2026 Island band fest at the Bodine Hall with 5 concert bands and 2 big band playing back to back. \nAdmission by donation; $10 recommended\nOpen 10:00am – 4:00pm
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/island-band-fest/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Pre-Loved Book Sale for KELSET Elementary
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSALE DAY: Saturday\, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at KELSET Elementary School (1800 Forest Park Drive).\n– Card and cash accepted\n– $4 hardcovers\, $3 softcovers\, $2 kids books\, $5 special editions\n– 1/2 price books from 1 – 2 p.m. \nDONATION 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).\n– ACCEPTING: good condition books for all ages in fiction and non-fiction\n– NOT ACCEPTING: poor condition books (water damaged\, torn)\, encyclopedias\, magazines\, textbooks\, pre-2018 reference books\, Reader’s Digest\, National Geographics
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/pre-loved-book-sale-for-kelset-elementary/
LOCATION:KELSET Elementary\, 1800 Forest Park Drive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260411T210000
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SUMMARY:Tower of Song: A Creative Tribute To Leonard Cohen
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 \n\nShowtime: 7:30PM\nDoors: 7:00PM\n\nTower of Song: a creative tribute to Leonard Cohen\, featuring Oliver Swain & Glenna Garramone special guests Adrian Dolan\, Patrick Boyle & Alex Campbell \nThis 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. \nAs 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.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/tower-of-song-a-creative-tribute-to-leonard-cohen-3/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T210000
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SUMMARY:Lesbihonest Performance
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 12\, 2026 \n\nShowtime:7:30 PM\nDoors:7:00 PM\n\nWinner 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. \nLaura 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. \n“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. \nAbout Laura\nLaura 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. \nFor audiences 14+
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/lesbihonest-performance/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Wise Whales Pub Quiz at Beacon Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 14\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re back for another series! Find out who’s the smartest whale in the room at our fun and challenging trivia night.\nOur 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!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/wise-whales-pub-quiz-at-beacon-brewing-7/
LOCATION:Beacon Brewing\, 9829 Third Street\,\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 3A7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T195504
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SUMMARY:Haze Fest @ Small Gods Brewing Co
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeatured Breweries: \nThe fest will showcase a curated selection of hazy beers from several notable breweries\, including hazy heavy hitters like: \nChanging Colours Brewing Project \nField House Brewing \nFour Winds Brewing  \nBackcountry Brewing \nEach 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. \nEvent Details \nLocation: Small Gods\, 9835 Third St\, Sidney \nDates: April 17-20th \nFocus: Hazy & Dank Beers \nHazy Deal: $7 full pour Hazy & Dank beers \nMark your calendars for what promises to be a memorable weekend of celebrating these popular craft beer styles.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/haze-fest-small-gods-brewing-co/
LOCATION:Small Gods Brewing Co.\, 9835 third st\, sidney\, v8l 3a7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T160000
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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:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T130000
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SUMMARY:Rotary Club Shredfest
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRecommended minimum donation of $15 per bankers box or equivalent. Please don’t leave us with any plastic.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/rotary-club-shredfest/
LOCATION:10364 McDonald Park Rd
ORGANIZER;CN="Rotary club of Sidney by the Sea":MAILTO:kitwanga1@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T195504
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SUMMARY:Tiny Rhythm Kings Performance
DESCRIPTION:This powerhouse trio invites you to sit back and relax to the swing\, sass and soul of classic jazz! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 1:30pm. \nVenue: St Paul’s United Church 2410 Malaview Ave\, Sidney BC V8L 2G3\nTickets $25 per person. Children under 12 yrs: free\nFree parking on site and wheelchair accessible. \nTickets 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!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/tiny-rhythm-kings-performance/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s United Church – 2410 Malaview Road\, Sidney\, St. Paul’s United Church 2410 Malaview Road\, Sidney BC\, V8L 2G3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T195504
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SUMMARY:VIRAGS’ Annual Spring Show
DESCRIPTION:Open to the public Sunday\, April 19  9:00am-4:00pm \nThe 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. \nThe Spring Show and Sale features: \n\nThe Plant Sale\nThe Plant Show: a spectacular display of rare and unusual plants grown by club members\nSeed sales\nTea\nSilent auction: Rare or unusual garden items\nDoor prizes
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/virags-annual-spring-show-2/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T113000
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SUMMARY:Sea Shirt Sunday @ Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\n1:00pm – 3:00pm \nCreate your own fish fashion! \nBe sure to bring along: \n\nA pillow case\, cloth bag or t-shirt (or purchase a t-shirt or bag\, $8.00. from the Centre)\n$2 for fabric paint\nYour creativity\n\nDetails: \n\nFish molds provided\nSuitable for all ages\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult\nNo registration required\nStandard admission rates apply; memberships and annual passes accepted
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/sea-shirt-sunday-shaw-centre-for-the-salish-sea-8/
LOCATION:Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea\, 9811 Seaport Place\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L4X3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T195504
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T193118Z
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SUMMARY:The Commodores Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 \n\nShowtime: 2:00 PM\nDoors: 1:30 PM\n\n\nThe Commodores Big Band\nStrike Up the Band \nBack for a 5th Year! \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \nWe look forward to seeing you on April 19\, 2026 for an unforgettable afternoon of big band music!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-commodores-big-band/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260420T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T195504
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SUMMARY:Opera? Are You Kidding Me? Performance
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 20\, 2026 \n\nShowtime: 7:00 PM\nDoors: 6:30 PM\n\nOpera’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. \nFeaturing the amazing Dutch Soprano – Anne Grimm \nThe Notorious Canadian Tenor – Benjamin Butterfield \nThe Infamous British Baritone – Alexander Dobson \nAnd South Korea’s virtuosic violinist – Jimin Shin Dobson \nOpera\, 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.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/opera-are-you-kidding-me-performance/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260421T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260421T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T195504
CREATED:20260411T210418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T210418Z
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SUMMARY:Tot Tuesday — Tidepool Explorers @ Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
DESCRIPTION:Tot Tuesday \nTheme: Tidepool Explorers \nTuesdays 10:30am–11:15am \nBring 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! \n\nSuitable for ages 3–5\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult\nNo registration is required however numbers will be limited due to physical space\nStandard admission rates apply; Annual Passes and memberships accepted
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/tot-tuesday-tidepool-explorers-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:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T195504
CREATED:20260411T225338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T225338Z
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SUMMARY:Arbutus Singers: Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday April 22 @ 7:30pm \nSt. Elizabeth Church (10030 Third St) \nTickets: $20/ticket or $50 Family Pack \nProceeds support: Hanti Sidra One Global Family
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/arbutus-singers-spring-concert/
LOCATION:St. Elizabeth’s Church\, 10030 Third Street\, Sidney
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T195504
CREATED:20260307T184607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T184607Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260415T195504
CREATED:20260307T195650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T195650Z
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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:20260415T195504
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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:20260415T195504
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T205005Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Sidney Museum and Archives":MAILTO:info@sidneymuseum.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T195504
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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:20260415T195504
CREATED:20260321T190624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T190624Z
UID:29906-1777111200-1777222800@www.exploresidney.ca
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:20260415T195504
CREATED:20260321T190253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T190253Z
UID:29904-1777145400-1777154400@www.exploresidney.ca
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:20260415T195504
CREATED:20260314T164548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T164548Z
UID:29806-1777212000-1777217400@www.exploresidney.ca
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Via Choralis Performance Society":MAILTO:hughesmary@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260415T195504
CREATED:20260314T165759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T165759Z
UID:29772-1777507200-1777852799@www.exploresidney.ca
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:20260415T195504
CREATED:20260411T210105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T210105Z
UID:30016-1777593600-1780271999@www.exploresidney.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T195504
CREATED:20260411T214028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T214028Z
UID:30081-1777629600-1778169600@www.exploresidney.ca
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:20260415T195504
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T214514Z
UID:30090-1777660200-1777672800@www.exploresidney.ca
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:20260415T195504
CREATED:20260411T214619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T214619Z
UID:30093-1777748400-1777757400@www.exploresidney.ca
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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