Sidney BIA

Quartetto Gelato Performance
2025-04-08 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Mary Winspear Centre Presents: Quartetto Gelato
Tuesday, April 8
Doors 7pm, Show 7:30pm
Series Ticket $120
Single Ticket $47.00
Virtuosic showpieces and romantic ballads, blazing Romani tunes and forgotten chestnuts, all brought to life with multi-instrument mastery: this is Quartetto Gelato—a popular and highly unusual classical quartet.
Quartetto Gelato released a highly successful first CD in 1994. Subsequent recordings such as Neapolitan Café (2001) and Musica Latina (2009) showcase the ensemble’s flair for imaginative international themes – Travels the Orient Express (2004) features music associated with stops along the route of the famous train. The quartet recorded a Christmas CD in 2010 and their 9th disc, “All Original – 100% Canadian”, is comprised of works written for the group by Canadian composers that highlight their signature style. QG released their 10th album in 2021 called Tasty Tunes: a blend of fun, eclecticism, international flavours, multi-instrumentation, vocals and superb musicianship.

West Coast Wild Artshow
2025-04-11 10:00 - 2025-04-17 16:00 | ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
West Coast Wild is a group of 6 West Coast Wilderness, Wildlife , Seascape and Landscape Artists.
Opening Reception: Saturday
Participants:

Dyan Myhr
Anna Spratt
Thomas Kero
Corinne Flaws
Carole Finn
Bettina Williams
Jocelyn West

Pro-D Day $2 Skate at Panorama Recreation
2025-04-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC, V8L 4A3, Canada
April 11, 2025, @ 12:00pm – 1:20pm

Join us for a fun-filled Pro-D day! A leisure skate for all ages and abilities. Skates available for rent. Helmets available free of charge. Skating aids can be used upon request.

Faerie & Fantasy Faire: Wings & Whimsy
2025-04-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 1W9, Canada
Step with us into a world of enchantment and imagination at the Faerie & Fantasy Faire! Hosted by 4 Wands Faerie Events Inc., this inaugural event is your portal to the Faerie Realm. Located at the Mary Winspear Centre, in Sidney, BC, join us for an unforgettable day where whimsy and wonder come to life.
Our Spring theme is: Wings & Whimsy
What to Expect:
🧚‍♂️ GOBLIN MARKET: Wander through our vibrant marketplace featuring over 50 vendors offering unique, handcrafted, and fantasy-inspired treasures.
🎭 ENCHANTING PERFORMANCES: Be mesmerized by live music, storytelling, and performances that transport you to a world of magic.
🧜‍♀️ MERMAID GROTTO: Capture a magical moment with our mystical mermaids amidst shimmering aquatic decor.
🧙‍♀️ WORKSHOPS & PANELS: Delve into the secrets of the faerie realm with exclusive sessions designed to spark your imagination.
🎨 WEE FOLK GROVE: A special place for our youngest guests, filled with activities, crafts, and entertainment designed just for them.
Whether you’re a seasoned fantasy enthusiast, a curious newcomer, or a family looking for a magical day out, the Faerie & Fantasy Faire promises an experience filled with joy and wonder.
Costumes are encouraged.
Get your wings and costumes ready to let your imagination soar at the Faerie & Fantasy Faire! We can’t wait to welcome you to a day of magic and memories. ✨

HMS Pinafore Performance
2025-04-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Victoria Gilbert & Sullivan Society
HMS Pinafore (or the lass who loved a sailor)
Saturday, April 12 & Sunday, April 13 2025
Doors 1:30pm Show 2:00pm
Adult $46.20
Student $25.20
HMS Pinafore – a nautical comic operetta in two acts is one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular works. The romantic story breaches the class system in Victorian England and has all the usual toe tapping hummable tunes our audiences have come to expect. The delightful costumes will add pleasure to our senses.

Tot Tuesday at the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
2025-04-15 10:30 - 11:15 | Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, V8L4X3, Canada
TUESDAYS 10:30AM–11:15AM
This week’s theme is: SLIPPERY SEAWEEDS!
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
Themes listed below are subject to change

Saanich Peninsula Memorial Park Society AGM
2025-04-15 17:00 - 18:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Saanich Peninsula Memorial Park Society AGM
Tuesday, April 15 at 5:00pm
MPS members must have 21 days of good standing to vote and must have a valid membership by March 25.
$10 memberships are sold at the Mary Winspear Centre box office.
Must be a resident of the Saanich Peninsula.
Mary Winspear Centre Foundation AGM will take place right after the MPS AGM

Hop & Play @ Greenglade Kindergym
2025-04-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Greenglade Community Centre, 2151 Lannon Way, Sidney
April 17, 2025, @ 9:30am – 11:00am

Join us for Hop & Play, a fun-filled drop-in event packed with Easter-themed activities. Our gym will be decorated with springtime cheer, and kids can enjoy play with ride-on toys, a mini bouncy castle, tumbling mats, slides, and lively music.
Parent participation required. $4/child.
Reserve your spot today. Drop in if space available

Federation of Canadian Artists Victoria Chapter Spring Artshow
2025-04-18 10:00 - 2025-04-24 16:00 | ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
Art moves and connects us, sparking joy, introspection and dialogue but art is more than a product; it is an action driven by our need to communicate. But why do we create and what compels us to express ourselves in visual forms? Members of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter, have been invited to submit their response to questions such as these, the results of which are as multi-faceted as the artists themselves. Two-dimensional works – in multiple genres, styles and medium, from the photo-realistic to fully abstract – will be featured in this juried exhibition.
Interested in seeing and hearing more about what motivates and inspires this group of talented people to create? Please, join us at ArtSea for our semi-annual exhibition, the “FCA Victoria Chapter, Spring Show, 2025”, between Friday, April 18 to Thursday, April 24 when artists will be in attendance.
Participants: Members of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Victoria Chapter
Show Opening Reception: Saturday, April 19, 2025 4:00-6:00 pm
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily

Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Dominion Brook Park, 8801 E Saanich Road, North Saanich, BC, V8L 1H3, Canada
Peninsula Celebrations Society and Helmsing Real Estate invite families to hop over for some fun! Children are invited to bring their Easter baskets to Dominion Brook Park (across from the Panorama Recreation Centre on East Saanich Road) in North Saanich. Find the hidden eggs, visit the Easter Bunny, and enjoy games and activities. Fun for the entire family! Hunt starts at 1:00 PM SHARP

Sunday, April 20, 2025
1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
Dominion Brook Park

Orchestrated By Nature Artshow
2025-04-25 10:00 - 2025-05-01 16:00 | ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
Exhibition Details:
Renato Berlanda is a sculptor and painter who is inspired by the feeling, emotion and spirit of the person that becomes transferred into the piece itself. Therefore there is an essence of human life and a uniqueness that comes through each piece.
Hanna Bendtsen Kynaston is a painter of abstract impressionistic paintings that are inspired by her deep love of classical music, especially opera, and of the ever changing beauty of nature.
Participants:

Hanna Bendtsen Kynaston
Renato Berlanda

Meet The Artist Reception: Saturday April 26, from 3 pm to 5:30 pm
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily

Palm Court: For Your Delight Orchestra Performance
2025-04-25 14:00 - 17:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Palm Court Light Orchestra For Your Delight
Friday, April 25th, 2025 at 2:00pm
Adult Single Show $40
Student $15
A special selection of soloists from the Palm Court will present compositions by Leroy Anderson, Gabriel Fauré, Percy Grainger and Michele Mangani’s Concert Piece for Clarinet Duo.

Wildflowers of Horth Hill (Guided Adult Hike)
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Horth Hill, Willow Rd, North Saanich, V8L 5R3
Here’s your opportunity to explore wildflowers atop Horth Hill and appreciate the pop of colour that spring brings. Hike the hill with CRD Regional Parks naturalist and you’ll learn to identify some beautiful blooms. Wear sturdy footwear.
There is no fee for this program but you must pre-register as space is limited. Visit www.crd.bc.ca/parks-events.
Trail description: 1.5 Km; compact dirt with rocky areas and tree roots; moderate incline.
When? April 26, @ 10am-12pm

Spring Paper Shredding Event
2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | 10364 McDonald Park Rd
10364 McDonald Park Road
Saturday, April 26 @ 10am- 1pm
The Rotary Club of Sidney by the Sea hosts a secure paper shredding fundraiser. $15 per banker box, with proceeds supporting local community projects.

SPAC Arts & Crafts Exhibition and Sale
2025-04-26 10:00 - 17:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
72nd Annual Arts & Crafts Exhibition and Sale
Saturday, April 26 @ 10am-5pm
Sunday, April 27 @ 10am-4pm
The Spring Art Show is recognized island-wide as a superior exhibition and sale of original paintings, sculpture, clay, glass, fibre and textile arts, jewelry, metal and wood. Enjoy our expanded Gallery space this year, shop in our very popular Gift Shop and bring a friend for coffee.
$10 per ticket
Available online or at the door (cash, credit, and debit cards accepted!)

Vancouver Island The Art Of The Landscape @ Vancouver Island Regional Library
2025-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library, 10091 Resthaven Drive, Sidney, V8L 3G3
Join Kelly and Dave Hutchinson while they discuss their new book “Vancouver Island – The Art of the Landscape”. Enjoy stories and Dave’s stunning nature photography. Tanners Books will have copies of the book for sale at the event that you can have signed by Kelly and Dave. Everyone welcome. No registration required!
Saturday, April 26 @ 2pm- 4pm
Where: Sidney/ North Saanich Library

Ballet Etoile Canada Coppélia
2025-04-26 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-27 14:00 - 16:30 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Ballet Etoile Canada Presents Coppélia
Saturday, April 26 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, April 27 – 2:00pm
Doors open half an hour before the show.
Adult $30
Students and seniors $25
Children 12 and under $15
A timeless classic full of humour and charm!
In the window of his workshop, the eccentric toy-maker Dr. Coppelius displays his newest creation, the mechanical doll “Coppélia”. “Coppélia” is so life-like that she is mistaken for a beautiful girl and causes quite the stir in the village. This mysterious beauty comes between the lovers Swanhilda and Franz, who both set out to discover her secret.

SPAC Arts & Crafts Exhibition and Sale
2025-04-27 10:00 - 16:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
72nd Annual Arts & Crafts Exhibition and Sale
Saturday, April 26 @ 10am-5pm
Sunday, April 27 @ 10am-4pm
The Spring Art Show is recognized island-wide as a superior exhibition and sale of original paintings, sculpture, clay, glass, fibre and textile arts, jewelry, metal and wood. Enjoy our expanded Gallery space this year, shop in our very popular Gift Shop and bring a friend for coffee.
$10 per ticket
Available online or at the door (cash, credit and debit cards accepted!)

Wise Whales Pub Quiz at Beacon Brewing
2025-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Beacon Brewing, 9829 Third Street,, Sidney, BC, V8L 3A7, Canada
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 the last Tuesday evening of each month (April 29) from 6 – 8pm at Beacon Brewing (9829 Third St.). We’ll have great prizes for the top teams thanks to the Sidney Business Improvement Association, Beacon Brewing and the Vancouver Island Regional Library.

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 may fill up quickly, so arrive early to guarantee a spot!

BC Boat Show at Port Sidney Marina
2025-05-01 - 2025-05-04 | Port Sidney Marina, 9835 Seaport Place, Sidney, V8L 4X3, Canada
Join us from May 1-4 2025, at Port Sidney Marina in Sidney BC, for the largest in-the-water boat show on the West Coast. Over four exciting days, explore 200+ new and used watercraft, from paddle boards to impressive yachts. Professional yacht brokers will be on-site, ready to give tours of your dream boat- your summer on the water starts here!
Everyone is welcome and children are encouraged to attend, free of charge, with their parents.
Check out this link for more information: https://bcboatshow.com/

Anything Goes 2025! Artshow
2025-05-02 10:00 - 2025-05-08 16:00 | ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily
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 2025!
Participants: Janis Ball, Isabel Jones, Elaine Drader, Susan Grant, Birgette MacVicar, Carol Whitehouse, Elizabeth Carefoot, Heather Corbitt, Shannon Toronitz, Debbie Lamb, Cathy Scheutze, Pieta Van Dyke, and Rosalie Williams.

The Peninsula Singers Star Power Performance
2025-05-02 19:30 - 21:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
The Peninsula Singers “Star Power”
Friday, May 2 @ 7:30pm
Adult $39
Child 12 and under $20
The Peninsula Singers choir is on track to present three stellar spring shows May 2, 3, and 4, 2025 at the Mary Winspear Centre. This dynamic, 50-member vocal group will entertain audiences with chart-topping hits from the top singing stars of the day.
Enjoy some of the biggest hits of country, pop, rock and jazz made famous by music legends! The Peninsula Singers capture the sound and excitement of all these musical styles, and the artists who reached for the stars with their music and won the hearts of millions.
This high energy variety show would not be complete without original choreographed numbers and featured performances by a talented young rising star in the community.
As always, the choir is accompanied by a master of ceremonies and a professional band of local musicians who add rhythm, beat and soul to every hit song.
The Peninsula Singers are proud to provide financial support to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation Music Therapy Program and the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank

Spring Fishing and Boating Swap Meet
2025-05-03 09:00 - 15:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Sidney Anglers: Spring Fishing and Boating Swap Meet
Saturday, May 3 9am-3pm (at Mary Winspear!)

Bargains on new and used fishing gear, boats, boating gear, guide services.
More information please call Norman Kent 250-732-3429

The Peninsula Singers Star Power Performance
2025-05-03 19:30 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
The Peninsula Singers “Star Power”
Saturday, May 3 – 7:30pm
Adult $39
Child 12 and under $20
The Peninsula Singers choir is on track to present three stellar spring shows May 2, 3, and 4, 2025 at the Mary Winspear Centre. This dynamic, 50-member vocal group will entertain audiences with chart-topping hits from the top singing stars of the day.
Enjoy some of the biggest hits of country, pop, rock and jazz made famous by music legends! The Peninsula Singers capture the sound and excitement of all these musical styles, and the artists who reached for the stars with their music and won the hearts of millions.
This high energy variety show would not be complete without original choreographed numbers and featured performances by a talented young rising star in the community.
As always, the choir is accompanied by a master of ceremonies and a professional band of local musicians who add rhythm, beat and soul to every hit song.
The Peninsula Singers are proud to provide financial support to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation Music Therapy Program and the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank

The Peninsula Singers Star Power Performance
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:30 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
The Peninsula Singers “Star Power”
Sunday, May 4 – 2:00pm
Adult $39
Child 12 and under $20
The Peninsula Singers choir is on track to present three stellar spring shows May 2, 3, and 4, 2025 at the Mary Winspear Centre. This dynamic, 50-member vocal group will entertain audiences with chart-topping hits from the top singing stars of the day.
Enjoy some of the biggest hits of country, pop, rock and jazz made famous by music legends! The Peninsula Singers capture the sound and excitement of all these musical styles, and the artists who reached for the stars with their music and won the hearts of millions.
This high energy variety show would not be complete without original choreographed numbers and featured performances by a talented young rising star in the community.
As always, the choir is accompanied by a master of ceremonies and a professional band of local musicians who add rhythm, beat and soul to every hit song.
The Peninsula Singers are proud to provide financial support to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation Music Therapy Program and the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank

Health in Space Exhibit at Sidney Museum
2025-05-05 10:00 - 2025-11-30 16:00 | Sidney Museum and Archives, 2423 Beacon Ave, SIDNEY, BC, V8L 1X5, Canada
Health in Space: Daring to Explore is developed by the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, part of Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency.
The exhibit also features exclusive video interviews with Canadian astronauts, including a special section dedicated to astronaut David Saint-Jacques’ recent mission. It will cover everything from his selection and rigorous training to the groundbreaking experiments he conducted while aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Hotel California Performance
2025-05-07 14:30 - 21:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Gee Dan Productions Presents: Hotel California – The Original Eagles Tribute
Wednesday, May 7 – 2:30PM & 7:30PM
(Doors open half an hour before show time)
Hotel California, the original Eagles tribute, is a masterful celebration of The Eagles music. One of the most game changing song catalogues in the history of rock n’ roll is performed to perfection before your eyes and ears. Regarded as one of the world’s most accomplished tribute productions. This band has had sold out performances all over the globe for more than 30 years. If you love The Eagles, then welcome to the Hotel California – you just found the next best thing!

Chisholm’s People Artshow
2025-05-09 10:00 - 2025-05-15 16:00 | ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily
Exhibition Details: A solo exhibition of Portrait Art
Participants: Steven Chisholm
