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SUMMARY:The Comic Strippers
DESCRIPTION:A Show for All Genders… 19+ Only\nMale Stripper Parody & Improv Show\nFriday\, March 8    7:30pm \nTickets 19+  $54.60\nGroups 6 or more  $49.35 \nTHE COMIC STRIPPERS (19+ only)\nA male stripper parody and improv comedy show \nThe award winning improv comedians are back with a new show\, more moves and even quicker wits. \nA SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS… 19+ ONLY\nWARNING! No extreme nudity\, just extreme hilarity.\nA fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. They try to be sexy… it just comes out funny. Constantly grooving and gyrating in between scenes they banter with the crowd and perform their hilarious twist on improv sketches. They sing\, they “dance”\, and they are ready to make you laugh.\nSemi undressed and completely unscripted\, The Comic Strippers take off their shirts and take on your suggestions to create a whole new genre of comedy. \n‘BEST LIVE PRODUCTION’ Canadian Comedy Award Winner\n★★★★★ “Extremely Funny!” – UK Fringe Review\n“The show is suitable for both men and women. An entertaining ride where anything goes.” – Rip It Up Magazine\n“One of the most hilarious shows I’ve ever seen.” – Vancouver Sun
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-comic-strippers/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:St Paul's presents - Reid Jamieson Band
DESCRIPTION:REID JAMIESON & CVM\n– singer songwriter duo – Vancouver BC \n \n\n“Gorgeous\, sun-struck acoustic soul”- Globe & Mail \n“Prepare to be surprised” – Vancouver Province\nLISTEN: Best of Reid Jamieson: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2N3lamQmYCqb5V8RqD9phs?si=21bfb57d256740a3 \nABOUT: Vancouver’s Reid Jamieson & CVM are a vocal powerhouse making music that matters and moves us. With an incredible voice\, spirited guitar playing\, and a magical way with melodies\, Reid is that rare songbird whose originals are every bit as compelling as his interpretations. In years past\, Reid was a regular on CBC’s Vinyl Café\, has recorded with Cowboy Junkies\, and performed with Mary Margaret O’Hara\, members of Blue Rodeo\, Be Good Tanyas and more. A classic introvert/extrovert combo\, Reid shines alongside his saucy wife and long-time songwriting partner Carolyn Victoria Mill\, where their unique harmonies and swapping of lead vocals make for an eclectic\, entertaining\, and sometimes heartbreaking variety show. Together they won the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and wrote their way in to the Vancouver Folk Festival by winning 1st place in their Pickin’ a Folk Star contest. Tireless promoters of voting\, equality\, and love\, they thrive on creating intimacy\, causing tears and laughter in equal measures. Their latest all original album ‘Me Daza’ was recorded in Ireland with producer Kieran Kennedy (Maria Doyle Kennedy) which features the posthumous vocals of Fergus O’Farrell (Interference\, Once). There is nothing traditional about the record – or this dynamic duo. 2023 saw them launch an all original folk opera about Pigeons(!) and the causes of housing insecurity\, premiering it at the Vancouver Fringe Fest where they took home the prestigious Social Impact Award. Following up on tributes to Leonard Cohen\, John Lennon\, 50/60s era gold\, and what could be mistaken for a simple holiday record\, they are currently getting ready to release the first ever tribute to Buffy Sainte-Marie. You won’t want to miss what they do next…\nVenue: St Paul’s United Church 2410 Malaview Ave\, Sidney BC V8L 2G3\nFree parking on site and wheelchair accessible.\nDoors open at 1:30pm\nTickets: $25. Seniors & Students under 18yrs: $20. Children under 12 yrs: free\nTickets available for purchase at the church office Mon\, Tue\, Thu\, Fri 10am – 1pm or from Tanner’s Books (cash or cheque only) or online\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/st-pauls-presents-reid-jamieson-band-tickets-772568020747
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/st-pauls-presents-reid-jamieson-band/
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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SUMMARY:The Commodores Big Band in Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Commodores Big Band returns to the Charlie White Stage on Sunday\, March 10 with a show featuring “MUSIC FROM THE MOVIES”… with the dynamic sound only an 18-piece Big Band can produce. \nFrom “Over the Rainbow” (Wizard of Oz)\, “Little Brown Jug” (Glenn Miller Story) and “It Had To Be You” (from the movie of the same name) to “Skyfall” (James Bond) “Friend Like Me” (Aladdin) and “Soul Bossa Nova” (Austin Powers)… you will enjoy all your favourites! \nJoining the Commodores will be performances by dancer\, John de Pfyffer… a vocal quartet including our very own Kim Greenwood and special guest Diane Pancel. \nThe Commodores have been a staple of the Victoria music scene since 1984\, entertaining thousands of people each year from ballroom dancers to packed crowds at Butchart Gardens. Most recently\, the band was featured on CHEK-TV’s UpSide. The band features many of the top musicians in Victoria with a variety of all the music you have grown to love. \nWe invite you to enjoy a memorable afternoon of music with the Commodores!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-commodores-big-band-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:James Keelaghan & Jez Lowe
DESCRIPTION:A chance-meeting at a folk festival almost thirty years ago has led to a musical collaboration between two singer-songwriters\, James Keelaghan from Canada and Jez Lowe from England\, that has seen them play to audiences around the globe\, from North America to Australia and to Europe\, and which continues to this day. \nEvery couple of years they each take a break from their busy solo careers to share stages and songs and inspire each other with their voices\, their wit and a friendship that lights up each performance. The pair share an Irish heritage that certainly informs their writing and brings with it an enthusiasm for boundary-breaking and story-telling in song that is both infectious and enthralling\, timeless and contemporary\, unpredictable and yet focused. In other words\, they surely and inevitably bring the best out of each other. \nJames Keelaghan\nCalled 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. As the calendar pages have turned\, for almost a quarter of a century now\, this poet laureate of the folk and roots music world has gone about his work with a combination of passion\, intent and intensity\, and curiosity. Fusing his insatiable appetite for finding the next unique storyline Keelaghan also forges his pieces with brilliantly defined craftsmanship and a monogrammed artistic vision\, making him one of the most distinctive and readily identifiable voices of not only the Canadian scene\, but as a member of the international singer-songwriter community. \nJames Keelaghan \n \nJez Lowe\nOver the past four decades\, Jez Lowe has been one of the UK’s busiest singer-songwriters\, playing for audiences the world over\, either solo\, (with guitar\, cittern\, mandolin and harmonica accompaniment)\, or with his long-time band The Bad Pennies. He has taken his songs of North-East England to concerts and festivals all across Europe\, Canada and the USA\, as well as building a sizeable following in Australia and New Zealand. Along the way he has gathered a long list of awards and nominations\, including from the BBC Folk Awards and the Sony Radio Awards. His pace and enthusiasm for writing\, performing and touring shows no sign of waning.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/james-keelaghan-jez-lowe-2/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Scrabble Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fun and friendly competition! \n\nScrabble sets available\nBring your own set if you have one\nAll skill levels welcome!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/scrabble-drop-in-14/
LOCATION:Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library\, 10091 Resthaven Drive\, Sidney\, V8L 3G3
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SUMMARY:The Socrates Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to discuss philosophy and explore a variety of topics and perspectives with others? The Socrates Cafe\, part of a global movement designed to inspire curiosity and to nurture self-discovery and grassroots democracy\, invites you to drop by\, have a listen\, share your thoughts and meet new people.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-socrates-cafe-4/
LOCATION:Beacon Brewing\, 9829 Third Street\,\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 3A7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Here Comes the Spring at Kindergym
DESCRIPTION:Jump into spring at Kindergym! Along side our regular Kindergym equipment\, enjoy seasonal colouring\, craft stations\, and a special take-home project to embrace the changing season. For children 1-5 years with guardian participation.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/here-comes-the-spring-at-kindergym/
LOCATION:Greenglade Community Centre\, 2151 Lannon Way\, Sidney
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SUMMARY:Julie Kim
DESCRIPTION:Julie Kim performs her topical and very women centered comedy in this 19+ show that’s not for the faint hearted. Covering all the topics women know and love to hate\, this show is funny for all genders! This is one for you\, your Mom\, your sister\, your friends. Anyone who loves a good laugh and doesn’t cringe at jokes about women’s genitalia! It is 19+ show after all. So come celebrate International Women’s Day…the week after… well\, they are comedians! \nJulie Kim is one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians and an international headliner. She has been a gala performer at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and made her debut at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. In 2022 Julie toured across North America doing 40 theatre shows with Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians\, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah). Over the past decade\, Julie has performed at all major Canadian comedy festivals with multiple televised Julie is also a writer and producer. Julie received three nominations for writing and producing by the Canadian Academy in 2023 and one win. Julie has contributed to the writing rooms of Kim’s Convenience\, Run the Burbs\, and Still Standing. Julie has been part of the writing and creative consulting team at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival for the past three years. She was also a writer for Just for Laughs Montreal in 2022. Julie was a producer and writer for Simu Liu (Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) as he hosted the 2022 Juno Awards. She ideated Liu’s now well-known ‘I am Canadian’ monologue\, which has gone viral on the Internet and social media. Julie returned as a writer and producer for the 2023 Juno Awards.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/julie-kim-2/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2024 Sidney Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:The ArtSea and the Sidney BIA are pleased to present the 4th annual Sidney Art Walk! Enjoy the work of local artists and artisans exhibited throughout the Town of Sidney at local Businesses and retail establishments!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/2024-sidney-art-walk/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSea Community Arts Council":MAILTO:artseagallery@artsea.ca
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SUMMARY:Victoria Handweavers' & Spinners' Guild
DESCRIPTION:On March 7\, 1934 ten women gathered to hold weaving classes at the Women’s Institute. This group became the nucleus of the present day Victoria Handweavers’ and Spinners’ Guild (VHWSG). In March 2024\, the Guild will have been in continuous existence for 90 years\, possibly making us the oldest guild in Canada. Over the years\, the Guild has collected samples of work by its members. This show is a celebration of the excellence in fibre arts over the life of the guild.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/victoria-handweavers-spinners-guild/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSea Community Arts Council":MAILTO:artseagallery@artsea.ca
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SUMMARY:Dinner and Movie (NYAD)
DESCRIPTION:SHOAL Centre is having Dinner and Movie March 15th starting at 5:00 pm. We will be having homemade beef burgers & chips or local fish and chips. After dinner\, we will be watching Academy Award Nominated movie\, NYAD\, starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster. NYAD is a compelling sports biopic with outstanding performances. Popcorn and Hot Chocolate will be served with the movie. \nTickets $20 SHOAL Member $24 Non-Member
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/dinner-and-movie-nyad/
LOCATION:SHOAL Centre\, 10030 Resthaven Drive\, Sidney\, V8L 3G4
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beacon Community Services":MAILTO:jvanes@beaconcs.ca
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SUMMARY:Crafted Farmhouse Market
DESCRIPTION:Crafted Farmhouse Market is a Local handmade showcase of small businesses. We will be featuring carefully selected collective goods\, from local makers showcasing only the best of the best.\nEnjoy a unique market experience! Local live music\, different flavors of food trucks\, local handcrafted curators\, sweet treats\, and a fun\, friendly vibe. \nFollow @craftedfarmhousemarket on Facebook and Instagram to discover the participating vendors and have a chance to win a pair of free weekend passes and market spending credits.\nAll shoppers will be entered to win prizes.\nAll Provincial Health Orders will be followed. \nATM on site! Some vendors are “cash only” others may have credit and debit available.\nLocated in Sidney\, BC. Mary Winspear Centre. \nFriday\, March 15\nEvening Market\n5pm – 9pm\nDoor Admission $5 (cash at door) \nSaturday\, March 16\nThe Day Market\n10am – 5pm\nDoor Admission $5 (cash at door)\nKids 12 & under are Free
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/crafted-farmhouse-market-6/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240315T213000
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SUMMARY:Royal Wood & Jeffery Straker - The Piano Men Tour 2024
DESCRIPTION:Royal Wood\nSinger\, songwriter\, multi-instrumentalist and producer Royal Wood has established himself as a true musical talent. Since being proclaimed “Songwriter of the Year” by iTunes (2010)\, Wood has continued to evolve and hone his musical craft while maintaining a unique identity. With his eighth full-length studio album\, 2022’s What Tomorrow Brings\, Wood reaches new emotional depths and delivers his most powerful collection of music to date. “Although it was finished before the pandemic even began\, the time I had during those unpredictable years allowed me to dig deep and fine-tune the album in a way I’ve never been able to before. I know\, without a doubt\, this is the best work of my career.” \nRoyal Wood has received multiple JUNO nominations\, 5 Canadian Folk Music Award nominations\, and a #1 added song at Hot AC. Having seen high-profile features on programs such as Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice\, his catalogue has amassed over 15 million streams worldwide. Most recently\, Danish manufacturer VELUX utilized the 2007 single “A Good Enough Day” in a promotional campaign\, generating a surge of newfound fans across Europe. Capturing the same sonic and emotional depth of these recordings\, Wood translates his songs into astounding live performances. This live prowess has led to performances in world-class venues and support-billing for globally-celebrated artists such as Bonnie Raitt and David Gray. \nFollowing a headline performance at Toronto’s iconic Massey Hall\, Royal Wood released his latest album\, What Tomorrow Brings\, in November 2022. Crafted alongside world-renowned producers Linda Perry (Adele\, Alicia Keys\, Christina Aguilera) and Jamie Scott (Ed Sheeran\, Justin Bieber)\, the album draws from deeply personal points in Wood’s life\, effectively capturing the emotion of these moments. “During the writing of this album\, I lost a parent\, fell in love\, got married and became a father. These experiences definitely allowed me to write from a place of pure vulnerability and create the most carefully crafted and inspired lyrics of my career.” \nWhat Tomorrow Brings has received critical praise and support across both Radio and Digital Streaming Platforms. Respective singles have featured on Sirius XM’s North Americana and Stingray Radio’s Adult Alternative\, Pop Adult\, and Canadian Indie. Digitally\, singles have seen placements on various editorial playlists such as Spotify’s New Music Friday Canada\, Every Day Favourites\, Contemporary Blend\, indie pop & chill\, Folk & Friends; Apple Music’s New In Singer/Songwriter\, Breaking Singer-Songwriter\, and New in Singer-Songwriter; and Amazon Music’s Brand New Music\, Fresh Folk & Acoustic\, and Finely Tuned. Alongside the release of What Tomorrow Brings\, Wood also granted fans a behind-the-scenes look into the album with a Mini-documentary that premiered via Exclaim!. Now\, along with an opening slot on Bonnie Raitt’s upcoming tour\, Royal Wood continues to expand on the success of What Tomorrow Brings\, approaching 200\,000 Monthly Listeners on Spotify and garnering fans from around the world. \nJeffery Straker\nSinger-songwriter pianist Jeffery Straker grew up taking piano lessons in small-town Saskatchewan and has gone on to perform over 100 shows per year across Canada\, Europe and Latin America.  The rootsy-storytelling of his songs has the power to transport a listener – out onto a lake in Canada’s North or to the main street of a prairie town.  A clever lyricist with an energetic approach to the piano\, his song writing has drawn critical comparisons to the likes of Harry Chapin\, Kris Kristofferson & Billy Joel while maintaining a style distinctly his own.  He’s recorded his roots/folk music for CBC radio’s ‘Canada Live’\, has seen his songs used in film\, TV and theatrical productions and in 2019 won a Western Canadian Music Award.  Recently he was awarded “Roots/Folk Artist of the Year” at both the 2020 & 2021 Saskatchewan Music Awards and saw the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards name him “Keyboard Player of the Year” 3 years running.  \nA musical vagabond\, he’s toured internationally as far as The Netherlands\, Mexico and Nunavut with tour stops ranging from intimate house concerts to theatre shows and festivals.  Never one to let genre constrain him he’s also taken the stage in sold-out concerts performing his songs with symphony orchestras.  International highlights include winning the prestigious Vina del Mar (Chile) song competition\, representing Canada while performing to a festival crowd of 20\,000 people and a TV audience of 100\,000\,000 viewers across the Spanish-speaking world. He also recently performed across the UK (Nov 2022) including a stop at Canada’s High Commission in London. \nJeffery’s 2017 12-song recording\, “Dirt Road Confessional” dove deep into his personal storytelling style and debuted at #5 on the iTunes Canada singer-songwriter charts. It played on CBC Radio and college/community radio across the country with listeners and critics taking note.  The Chicago Free Press wrote: “Rufus Wainwright\, as well as k.d. lang are among the Canadians making essential and beautiful music. Add the name Jeffery Straker to that list”.  \nStraker’s 2021 full-length album “Just Before Sunrise” was produced by Russell Broom (Calgary AB).  The recording strikes a reflective and optimistic tone with many of the songs written in the wake of the sudden & unexpected passing of Jeffery’s mom.  Two co-writes with Royal Wood feature on the recording.  The launch was celebrated with a 6-show national virtual tour and a 55 date Covid-friendly “Pandemic-Piano-Backyard-Tour” crossing the country in summer 2021.  The album was voted #2 in the Saskatchewan Music Awards. \n“Direct\, honest and sure-handed\, there’s a magic to Straker’s folk-based piano styling and powerful storytelling…a brand of contagion well worth catching”  (The Walleye/Just Before Sunrise) \nJeffery has just emerged from the studio with his latest recording which will release in early 2024 (date TBC).  Working with roots/americana producer Steve Dawson (Nashville) the album delivers a roots/country flavour. \nA classically trained pianist\, Straker swears he was born under the piano on the family grain farm.  He was raised by a church-organist mother and auctioneer father which might explain his natural ability to share songs with audiences. He was a student of the Royal Conservatory of Music and received his licentiate diploma in piano performance from Trinity College\, London when he was only 19.  Straker has showcased at major events including Canadian Music Week\, NXNE\, Breakout West (Western Canada)\, & JunoFest. He was an official showcase artist at Folk Alliance International 2022 in Kansas City.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/royal-wood-jeffery-straker-the-piano-men-tour-2024/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Arrogant Worms
DESCRIPTION:The Arrogant Worms have spent over three decades making fun of a big dumb world. Their songs have been played on the radio\, the internet\, and in outer space on the space shuttle Endeavour. The Worms began at Queen’s University in 1991 when members of the student cabaret group\, The Queen’s Players\, started writing songs and sketches for the campus radio station\, CFRC. One day they send off a cassette of their song “Canadian Crisis Song” to the CBC radio show Basic Black. To their surprise the show decided to play the song. All they needed to know was the name of the group—eventually they came up with one: The Arrogant Worms. \nThe Worms began as a four-piece group consisting of Steve Wood\, John Whytock\, Mike McCormick\, and Trevor Strong. They played any place that would have them—bars\, street corners\, fringe festivals—as they slowly developed their signature style of “singing songs and yammering on” that would make them the mildest form of famous. They released their first album\, cleverly titled “The Arrogant Worms” in 1992 which contained the song\, The Last Saskatchewan Pirate\, which has since been covered by groups including Captain Tractor and The Longest Johns. Steve Wood departed soon after the release of the album\, making the group a Trio. \nIn the following years the Worms toured relentlessly across Canada\, often crossing the county multiple times in a year\, first in Mike’s Plymouth Horizon\, and then in their brand-new Chrysler mini-van (which were all the rage at the time). Their second release\, Russell’s Shorts\, came out in 1994 and contained the song\, Carrot Juice is Murder\, which became the number one song on the Doctor Demento Show in 1995. Later that year they released their third album C’est Cheese\, which also marked the departure of John Whytock from the group due to his desire to have some sort of life. \nDeciding to remain a trio\, Mike and Trevor searched intensely\, but briefly\, for a new member. Soon Chris Patterson\, who they knew from the Queen’s Players\, joined the group\, adding a much-needed element of dance to the stage show. From there\, their slow rise continued unabated\, and soon they were playing theatres instead of bars and making main stage appearances at folk festivals across Canada. Since then\, they have played Parliament Hill on Canada Day\, a wedding at the Grand Canyon\, and with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra—a show that was recorded and released on DVD. \nNow\, over three decades into a career where they have released 13 albums\, they still create—putting out a new song every month on their Patreon page. The Arrogant Worms continue to provide tuneful and silly escapism for everyone who needs it.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-arrogant-worms-2/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240316T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240318T000000
DTSTAMP:20260518T163120
CREATED:20240315T224618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T224618Z
UID:17572-1710626400-1710720000@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day Weekend at The Dickens!
DESCRIPTION:Live music with Brett Smith Daniels Saturday at 10pm open past 1am and Joe Higgins Sunday at 8pm open till 12am.Green beer and Guinness both days\, Irish food specials\, Irish cocktails\, and Irish shots. What more could you want? Come join us for large group reservations before 6pm call (250)-656-5042
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/st-patricks-day-weekend-at-the-dickens/
LOCATION:Dickens Public House\, 2281 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1X1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240317T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T163120
CREATED:20240315T225237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T225237Z
UID:17579-1710667800-1710709200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Day 17k Run
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, March 17th\, St. Patrick’s Day\, we’ll be hosting a little rogue run before the beers start flowing. This 17K route hosted by the Small Gods Run Club will take you from the brewery\, around the airport\, and back again\, where runners will celebrate their success with $6 beers all day long! \nNo need to sign up\, just meet at the brewery at 9:30 am for 9:35am start!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/st-patricks-day-17k-run/
LOCATION:Small Gods Brewing Co.\, 9835 third st\, sidney\, v8l 3a7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Small Gods Brewing Co.":MAILTO:hello@smallgods.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T163120
CREATED:20240315T224958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T224958Z
UID:17576-1710676800-1710709200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:St. Patrick
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of fun on Sunday\, March 17 to celebrate St. Patrick’s day! We will have green beer\, cocktails\, and new beer releases for this day\, along with happy hour pricing all day!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/st-patrick/
LOCATION:Beacon Brewing\, 9829 Third Street\,\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 3A7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240317T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T163120
CREATED:20240223T020030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T020035Z
UID:16756-1710702000-1710709200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:The Seaside St. Patrick's Day Party
DESCRIPTION:This phenomenal trio of Celtic musicians features Franco-Ontarian fiddler Pierre Schryer\, North American folk dance specialist Danielle Enblom\, and European influenced BC guitarist Adam Dobres. The group brings together three diverse music careers laden with nominations and diplomas including JUNO\, Canadian Folk Music Awards\, Western Canadian Music Awards\, as well as a Diploma in Traditional Irish Music (UCC). The trio manifests a true presence on stage that openly shares the muse of their music-making and their rhythmic creations. Schryer & Dobres first connected in Victoria\, BC through various collaborative festival and recording projects. Today\, making this group a super trio\, is Minnesota step dancer Danielle Enblom who performs the old Irish dancing master traditions\, along with some flavours of her own Métis and Québécois heritage. This exceptional ensemble performs an eclectic array of musical gems from across the globe including traditional and contemporary tunes in various styles from far reaching places including Ireland\, Scotland\, Algeria\, Brazil\, Quebec\, USA and more. The trio continues to appear at national and international festivals from the Pacific to the Atlantic and beyond\, and they are most always honoured with a standing ovation wherever they perform. The show will surely delight – Schryer\, Enblom & Dobres is a tour de force of versatility\, fine musicianship and technical dexterity!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-seaside-st-patricks-day-party/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Seaside Folk N' Fiddle Festival":MAILTO:info@folknfiddle.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240321T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240321T213000
DTSTAMP:20260518T163120
CREATED:20240223T020029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T020035Z
UID:16770-1711049400-1711056600@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Completely Creedence
DESCRIPTION:OMPLETELY CREEDENCE\, a Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) tribute band\, invites you to experience the incredible music of John Fogerty and CCR. It’s a night that will transport you back in time to an era of incredible music with a tribute experience that will put a spell on you. CCR dominated the airwaves in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. Their musical style encompassed the roots rock and swamp rock genres with hits like Proud Mary\, I Put a Spell On You\, Suzie Q\, Fortunate Son\, Bad Moon Rising and many more. \nCompletely Creedence is a four-piece musical group made up of four guys who are veterans in the industry stemming from incredible musical backgrounds. The band features:\n• Jamie Robertson vocals and rhythm guitar\n• Grant Baird on drums\n• Murray Atkinson on guitar\n• Lance Lapointe on bass guitar \nAudiences have marveled about how remarkably similar Robertson’s voice sounds to John Fogerty’s\, capturing all the subtle nuances of his vocals. Completely Creedence delivers a musical experience where your love of CCR will live on through these four incredible musicians who share your passion of CCR’s music.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/completely-creedence-4/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Completely Creedence":MAILTO:completelycreedence@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T163120
CREATED:20231206T185218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T185218Z
UID:15485-1711101600-1711641600@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Variety is the Spice of Life
DESCRIPTION:Stop into the ArtSea Gallery to enjoy a variety of artwork by artists: \n\nSharron MacBride\nJun Chung\nElaine Dendy
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/variety-is-the-spice-of-life/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSea Community Arts Council":MAILTO:artseagallery@artsea.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240322T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240322T213000
DTSTAMP:20260518T163120
CREATED:20240223T020028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T020034Z
UID:16784-1711135800-1711143000@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:The Men in Black performing the songs of Johnny Cash
DESCRIPTION:Presenting Canada’s premiere Johnny Cash tribute band\, The Men In Black. \nJohnny Cash recorded 96 albums and over 1\,500 songs throughout a career that spanned over five decades. He was one of the first artists to successfully cross over many genres of music from country\, to rockabilly\, gospel and rock & roll. \nThe Men In Black bring passion and respect to the musical legacy of the Man in Black\, Johnny Cash\, with Gary Coad – lead vocals\, Aaron Murray – guitar\, Wayne Cox – bass and Mark Roth – drums. \nThis two hour performance includes all of the hits such as Folsom Prison Blues\, Ring of Fire\, Orange Blossom Special and the rest of your favourite songs played against a backdrop of video and photographs depicting pivotal moments in Johnny’s life and career. \nThis performance is a must see for Johnny Cash admirers\, or simply fans of songs about trains and prisons!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-men-in-black-performing-the-songs-of-johnny-cash/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240325T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240325T153000
DTSTAMP:20260518T163120
CREATED:20240122T205109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T205109Z
UID:15893-1711373400-1711380600@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Scrabble Drop-in
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fun and friendly competition! \n\nScrabble sets available\nBring your own set if you have one\nAll skill levels welcome!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/scrabble-drop-in-15/
LOCATION:Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library\, 10091 Resthaven Drive\, Sidney\, V8L 3G3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T163120
CREATED:20240302T235459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T235459Z
UID:17290-1711461600-1711468800@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:The Socrates Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place to discuss philosophy and explore a variety of topics and perspectives with others? The Socrates Cafe\, part of a global movement designed to inspire curiosity and to nurture self-discovery and grassroots democracy\, invites you to drop by\, have a listen\, share your thoughts and meet new people.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-socrates-cafe-5/
LOCATION:Beacon Brewing\, 9829 Third Street\,\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 3A7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260518T163120
CREATED:20240223T015803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T015803Z
UID:16829-1711479600-1711486800@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Louisiana Hayride Show
DESCRIPTION:LOUISIANA HAYRIDE SHOW – Always Something New! \nTake a trip down memory lane with this unique and incredibly entertaining musical celebration. \nThe Louisiana Hayride Show\, with amazing world class tribute artists and live band will bring you back in time to when songs were meaningful\, the words were understood and the sound was pleasant. \nLegendary stars will come to life before your eyes! You’ll think you’re at their concert when you see Elvis Presley\, Patsy Cline\, Buddy Holly\, Lefty Frizzell\, Loretta Lynn\, Roy Orbison\, Shania Twain\, Crystal Gayle and Willie Nelson step on stage to sing their big hits. \nYou’ll hear classics you can sing along to such as Hound Dog\, Crazy\, Pretty Woman\, On the Road Again\, Coalminer’s Daughter\, That’ll Be the Day\, That Don’t Impress Me Much and many more! \nFor those who have seen this production before\, the Louisiana Hayride Show is always adding new and fun material to keep you surprised and totally entertained from start to finish. \nTell your friends and family and get your tickets now before the show sells out.\nFor more information and complete tour schedule\, go to www.hayrideshow.com
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/louisiana-hayride-show-2/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T163120
CREATED:20240122T205449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T205449Z
UID:15895-1711540800-1711544400@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Christopher Teuton - Cherokee Earth Dwellers
DESCRIPTION:Positioning our responsibilities as humans to our more-than-human relatives\, our conversations will centre on ancestral teachings informed by Ayetli gadogv – “stand in the middle” a Cherokee perspective of the natural world that has been shared amongst the many generations. From clouds to birds\, oceans to quarks\, and expansive Cherokee worldview of the living lands lays a foundation for humanity’s responsibility within it. Join us for this powerful discussion with Christopher Teuton.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/christopher-teuton-cherokee-earth-dwellers/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting on Zoom\, www.Tinyurl.com/SAN-Community-Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240328T143000
DTSTAMP:20260518T163120
CREATED:20240123T180959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T180959Z
UID:15965-1711636200-1711636200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Fling Easter Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a beautiful Easter Tea with yummy treats and fun snacks along with a proper tea to celebrate. \n$28 Members $34 Non Members\, tickets available March 1st
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/spring-fling-easter-afternoon-tea/
LOCATION:SHOAL Centre\, 10030 Resthaven Drive\, Sidney\, V8L 3G4
ORGANIZER;CN="Beacon Community Services":MAILTO:jvanes@beaconcs.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240401T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T163120
CREATED:20240313T190517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T190517Z
UID:17321-1711702800-1711987200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Children’s Easter Bunny Hunt at The Butchart Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Our Easter Bunny Hunt is back and will be taking place March 29 – April 1\, 2024. \nChildren 17 years and younger will be given a map at the Admission Gate or Information Centre to mark the location of 10 bunnies hiding throughout The Gardens. Completed maps may be turned in at the Information Centre for an Easter treat. Children may also enter a draw for an Easter basket.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/childrens-easter-bunny-hunt-at-the-butchart-gardens-2/
LOCATION:The Butchart Gardens\, 800 Benvenuto Avenue\, Brentwood Bay\, BC\, V8M 1J8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="The Butchart Gardens":MAILTO:email@butchartgardens.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T163120
CREATED:20231206T185434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T185434Z
UID:15487-1711706400-1712246400@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:People and Things
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of portrait\, figurative\, and still life paintings in oil…
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/people-and-things/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSea Community Arts Council":MAILTO:artseagallery@artsea.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240330T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240330T113000
DTSTAMP:20260518T163120
CREATED:20240122T205810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T205810Z
UID:15897-1711794600-1711798200@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Teen Advisory Group
DESCRIPTION:Teens 13-18 years old\, looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity are invited to join the Sidney/North Saanich Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Work on special library and community projects\, meet other teens\, have fun\, boost your resume\, and earn volunteer hours. \nThe commitment is one meeting per month until June 2024 with additional meetings as required to support our programs and initiatives. \nFor more information please contact Virginia at 250-656-0944\, vmacleod@virl.bc.ca or stop by the library!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/teen-advisory-group-5/
LOCATION:Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library\, 10091 Resthaven Drive\, Sidney\, V8L 3G3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240331T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260518T163120
CREATED:20240223T015802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T015802Z
UID:16843-1711877400-1711900800@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Easter Vintage\, Retro & Collectible Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:As time travel is currently not an option\, the next best thing is to transport yourself and your family and friends to the Vintage\, Retro & Collectible Show/Sale at the Mary Winspear Centre\, Beacon Avenue\, Sidney-by-the-Sea on Easter Sunday! \nThis major event is always a mix of very interesting stuff!! \nPre/post war jewelry\, 50/60’s vintage clothes\, bags\, shoes and collectibles; repurposed furniture and fabulous lamps and collectibles.  Exotic Thai and Japanese pieces and First Nations collectibles. \nTools\, watches\, pens\, magazines\, maps\, stamps\, comic books\, postcards\, stamps and paper ephemera.  Toys: dinky cars\, meccano\, mechanical\, 70’s video games and an assortment of carefully used books.\n.\nGeneral Entrance: 9:30 am $5.  Earlybirds: 8:30 am $20.  Children free with an adult.\nShow Closes at 4pm \nCheck us out at:  http://www.vintageretrocollectible.ca\nEmail: vintageretrocollectible@gmail.com;\nFB: vintageretrocollectible     Phone: 250-220-1645. \nSee you at the Show!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/easter-vintage-retro-collectible-show-and-sale/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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