So Much to Do
No matter the season, Sidney always offers plenty to see and do! Take part in a race, enjoy music and cultural programming, celebrate the community, and discover family-friendly activities.
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Events
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1 event,This exhibit is by the local group of talented weavers and spinners. There will be a wide variety of creations featured, including home décor, basketry, hand-spun yarns, wearables and much more! September 23-29: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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Advance care planning is often thought of as planning for the end of life, but it is really about planning for life, up to and including death. It is a process of thinking about your beliefs, values and wishes are for your care and sharing those wishes with the person who will speak for you […]
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2 events,Thursday, September 29 - 7:30pm Friday, September 30 - 7:30pm Saturday, October 1 - 2:00pm & 7:30pm Sunday, October 2 - 7:30pm Adult $25.00 Senior/Student $22.00 Groups 4+ $22.00 Blackadder is a comedic series that ran in Britain between 1983 and 1989. Starring Rowan Atkinson, it chronicles the misfortunes of Edmund Blackadder through 4 different […]
$22
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3 events,The Peninsula Plein Air Painters are back for their 2022 Exhibition of Plein Air and Studio Work. Mediums include acrylic, oil, and watercolour. Subject matter include landscape, seascape and urban scenes. Open 10:00am - 4:00pm daily! Painters include: Jane Biggs, Jennifer Brown, Ken Faulks, Robin Kilistoff, Anne Krauss, Bob Langford, Keith Levang, German Mckenzie, Dan […] Brandon's affinity for the rawness and spontaneity of the blues is second to none. He is an award winning musician with a passion for the history of music and origins of the blues, and it shows in his live shows. Reserve a table, get some food and drinks, and enjoy the show!
$25
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Your complete Body, Soul a& Spirit Connectiom! SAVE THE DATE! Come, meet and support some of the most gifted intuitive readers and vendors from Vancouver Island, including: Psychics, Angel Card Readers, Tarot Readers, Alternative Medicine, Reiki, Energy Healers, Medical Intuitive, Spiritual Jewelry, Crystals, Rocks & Gems, Gifts and much more. Presented by: Pathways to Spirit […]
$10
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Spend a leisurely Saturday morning shopping for fresh produce, handmade arts and crafts, home-baked goods, and more – all locally produced.
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Develop basic hand drumming skills using a djembe, a beautiful sounding and versatile west African instrument. Participants will learn three basic hand strokes, drumming using both hands, and learn to master some African Percussion drumming music. Drums will be available to rent for $40 throughout the series. Every Sunday from September 11 - October 23 […]
$88
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Develop basic hand drumming skills using a djembe, a beautiful sounding and versatile west African instrument. Participants will learn three basic hand strokes, drumming using both hands, and learn to master some African Percussion drumming music. Drums will be available to rent for $40 throughout the series. Every Sunday from September 11 - October 23 […]
$88
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2 events,• Sharon Shannon first came to our attention when she toured the world for 18 months as a member of The Waterboys. • Her 1991 debut studio album was the best selling traditional Irish music albums of all time. • A cover version of the song “Galway Girl” by Sharon Shannon and Mundy reached number […]
$43.15
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3 events,Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock 2022 is an exciting annual event where law enforcement and emergency services personnel cycle across Vancouver Island raising money for childhood cancer research and support services at the Canadian Cancer Society. This year is especially important to our caring communities across Vancouver Island as we celebrate Tour de Rock’s […] Single Adult/Senior: $37.00 Single Student: $15.00 Series Adult/Senior: $33.00/per ticket to each show ($99.00 total) Group of 10+: $33.00/per ticket Autumn is the perfect time of the year for a concert embracing the Canadian landscape. The repertoire will include music by Canadian icon Robert Farnon , Vancouver composer Michael Conway Baker and arrangements by the […]
$15
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Spend a leisurely Saturday morning shopping for fresh produce, handmade arts and crafts, home-baked goods, and more – all locally produced. Janis Ian keeps a sign above her workspace at home, a North Star that guides her after more than five decades as a revered songwriter who dares to say what no one else will. “Do not be held hostage by your legacy.” When you’ve written, starting at age 14, some of pop music’s most evergreen […]
$71.40
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Develop basic hand drumming skills using a djembe, a beautiful sounding and versatile west African instrument. Participants will learn three basic hand strokes, drumming using both hands, and learn to master some African Percussion drumming music. Drums will be available to rent for $40 throughout the series. Every Sunday from September 11 - October 23 […]
$88
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Join Canada's Lifeline and book your next appointment today! Our team is ready to welcome you this Fall as we get back to routines and continue saving the lives of Canadian patients. We are at the Mary Winspear Centre on Thanksgiving Monday, October 10, from 12noon to 6pm. Book your appointment on blood.ca, by downloading […]
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1 event,Join us for the Best of Hecklers standup comedy series! Hecklers is one of Canada’s premier comedy clubs and they’re bringing you the very best comedians with their new theatre series.
$50.40
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1 event,Our most fundamental questions—about how to exist in this world we share, and how best to love the people we love—so often keep us awake at the end of the day, at a loss for answers. From the plaintive opening notes of David Myles’ It’s Only a Little Loneliness, the New Brunswick-based songwriter testifies that […]
$29.40
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4 events,Sidney ArtSea continues to showcase a variety of artists presenting painting, poetry works, jewelry and more. Sidney ArtSea continues to showcase a variety of artists presenting painting, poetry works, jewelry and more.
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After two years at home, we are pleased to once again be hosting our annual Gala in person at Church and State Winery. This year's event will have a French flair with a French-inspired three-course dinner prepared by Truffles Catering and "Under Paris Skies" performed by the Edie Daponte Quartet. With an online silent auction […]
$250
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Timothy Christian read Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast in the cafes of Aix-en-Provence when he was a young man studying French. Realizing that no one had written deeply about Mary Welsh Hemingway, he began researching her story–and discovered a woman vital to Hemingway’s art. The resulting book is Hemingway’s Widow. Tamara Goranson’s three works of historical fiction offer revisionist […]
$12
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7 events,The ArtSea Studio Tour is one of Vancouver Island’s longest running self-guided studio tours. We are pleased to be returning to an in-person Studio Tour. Visit one of the participating studios on the Saanich Peninsula to view recent works, enjoy artist demonstrations, and to learn about inspirations and the reasons why participants produce the work […]
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Visit CRD Regional Parks naturalists and the Sidney/North Saanich Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library at Coles Bay Regional Park for a tale on the trail! This Story Walk has an illustrated children's book set up along the forest trail to the beach. Read along to learn about different animals and your little ones […] Join the British Columbia Aviation Museum in kick-starting a Norseman Engine! Take a step back in time to learn about aviation history and experience this incredible plane kick-start its engine.
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Join us on Saturday, October 15, 12-1:20pm at Panorama Recreation Centre for a free Everyone Welcome Skate sponsored by TELUS. Helmets and skates rentals are also free. |
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Looking for that special jack-o-lantern? Visit this new pumpkin patch to pick out your favourite. Come enjoy the harvest of Sandown and support local farmers.
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Develop basic hand drumming skills using a djembe, a beautiful sounding and versatile west African instrument. Participants will learn three basic hand strokes, drumming using both hands, and learn to master some African Percussion drumming music. Drums will be available to rent for $40 throughout the series. Every Sunday from September 11 - October 23 […]
$88
George Canyon rose to becoming one of Canada’s hottest Country Music stars in the early 2000’s and has won countless accolades and awards, including Juno Awards, CCMA Awards, and ECMA Awards to name a few. He has been inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame, recorded 12 albums, and was presented a […]
$92.40
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4 events,Every Monday night we have bingo from 7pm - 8:30pm. No reservation required but early arrival is suggested! After 19 albums, countless awards and wowing sold-out audiences around the globe, THE LEGENDARY DOWNCHILD BLUES BAND are celebrating over 50 years of playing the blues with a brand-new show featuring their hits like “Flip, Flop & Fly,” as well as fan favourites and hidden gems from throughout their illustrious career. Downchild came to international […]
$60
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Bring your littlest ones to the Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.) for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Ages 0-5 years. Drop-in. Every Thursday, 10:30 - 11:15 am
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We are bringing 5 hilarious stand ups to the brewery taste room. Mikey Dubs performs all over Vancouver Island and is a regular at Heckler’s Comedy Club in Victoria, BC. He has performed on CBC's Laugh Out Loud Radio, JFL Northwest, and The Winnipeg Comedy Festival in 2018. Mikey has earned himself a reputation for […]
$20
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2 events,Sidney ArtSea continues to showcase a variety of artists presenting painting, poetry works, jewelry and more. Unquestionably, Doug and the Slugs are one of the most distinctive and entertaining Canadian bands of the last 40 years. Their upbeat musical style, musicianship and offbeat stage antics have made them a staple of the Canadian music scene for decades. Formed in Vancouver in the fall of 1977, the band originally consisted of Doug […]
$55.65
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4 events,This comprehensive two-day course covers all aspects of first aid, CPR and AED use. As well as material covered in Emergency First Aid, participants will learn how to treat head/neck injuries, soft tissue, and musculoskeletal injuries and medical emergencies. COMPLETELY 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 […]
$50
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Develop basic hand drumming skills using a djembe, a beautiful sounding and versatile west African instrument. Participants will learn three basic hand strokes, drumming using both hands, and learn to master some African Percussion drumming music. Drums will be available to rent for $40 throughout the series. Every Sunday from September 11 - October 23 […]
$88
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Join us for our first-annual Spaghetti Supper! Tables can be reserved for 4 or 6 people, or if you don't mind making some new friends, we will pair up singles & doubles with other groups. Every guest will go home with a special Autumn Treat! Dinner includes: Salad Breadsticks Baked Spaghetti (Meat or Veggie) Dessert […]
$25
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2 events,Our Under Paris Skies Gala is sold out BUT our Online Silent Auction is NOW OPEN for YOU and EVERYONE! Register here www.sphf.ca & start your bidding! We are so delighted with the overwhelming support and contributions from our local community and businesses,to help us raise funds for our community hospital & this year’s “Close […] |
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Fri, Dec 23 – 2:00pm Sat, Dec 24 – 2:00pm Mon, Dec 26 – 2:00pm Tues, Dec 27 – 2:00pm Thurs, Dec 29 – 7:30pm Fri, Dec 30 – 7:30pm Adult: $18.90 Senior/Student: $14.70 Group of 10 or more tickets: 10% off purchase. Alice meets the White Rabbit in her garden and is intrigued when […] This tribute to Garth Brooks and Shania Twain has all the best of songs performed, costume changes and is a blockbuster of music - performing all the #1 hits that span a generation. The engaging nature of both artists will have people talking about this show Monday at the water cooler - and is not […]
$47.25
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7 events,Four artists exhibiting acrylic and watercolour paintings, mixed media, crafts and quilts.
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Sidney ArtSea continues to showcase a variety of artists presenting painting, poetry works, jewelry and more. This show will include, oil, acrylic, and watercolour paintings as well as some mixed media. There will also be some interesting craft items available as well.
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Crafted Farmhouse Market is a Local handmade showcase of small businesses. The event will feature carefully selected collective goods, from local makers showcasing only the best of the best. Enjoy a unique market experience! Local live music, different flavors of food trucks, local handcrafted curators, sweet treats, and a fun, friendly vibe.
$5
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Halloween is upon us! Join us for our Halloween Costume Contest where you can show off your costume to win prizes in multiple categories! Paula Cole is an American singer-songwriter who first gained attention with her triple-Grammy nominated album “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?”. In 1998, Cole won the Best New Artist Grammy for her single “I Don’t Want to Wait”, which was used as the theme song on the television show Dawson’s Creek. Her most recent release […]
$69.30
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Crafted Farmhouse Market is a Local handmade showcase of small businesses. The event will feature carefully selected collective goods, from local makers showcasing only the best of the best. Enjoy a unique market experience! Local live music, different flavors of food trucks, local handcrafted curators, sweet treats, and a fun, friendly vibe.
$5
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Come and meet the new owners of the Deep Cover Market! Let's celebrate Rosemary and the amazing investment she has made in our community! Free Hotdogs, snacks, and fun for all ages
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Join us for a spook-tacular live HALLOWEEN SCIENCE SHOW with the EVIL DR. K. and his sinister assistants! Watch the show and then try some mysterious hands-on science activities afterward. This spine-chilling event runs from 2:30 – 4:00 on Saturday, October 29. Best for kids ages 5 – 12 years old but everyone is welcome. […] |
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Create a very special lantern to carry on Halloween night! Participants will make a customized lantern using a laser cut frame and customizable silhouettes. This workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike. All supplies included in the cost. Instructor: Laura Evans 9:30am - 11:30 am or 12pm - 3pm
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Where do bats live? What do they eat? Where do they go in the winter? Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist and the Habitat Acquisition Trust for activities designed to help you learn more about the world's only true flying mammals. Meet at the picnic shelter at the Filter Beds Parking lot. BC Transit #70, #72 or […]
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Calling all Ghosts, Goblins, and other Halloween favourites! Take your costume for a spin on the ice! We'll have ghoulish staff, ghostly music, and don't forget to bring your trick or treat bag! |
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Come along for our Kindergym Halloween costume parade! Show off your Spooktacular costumes and "trick or treat" for some special surprises.
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Downtown Sidney will be closed to traffic and invites little ghosts, goblins and princesses to enjoy a family trick-or-treat event on Halloween! Visit various Treat Stations around Sidney as well as at some of the local merchants. Free fun for the whole family! |
4 events,The Backpack Project is an annual local initiative in its 14th year of operation. It provides backpacks full of necessities and comfort items on Christmas day to community members throughout the Greater Victoria region who are experiencing homelessness. The backpacks are delivered to local women’s and community shelters, and are also handed out personally to […] |
5 events,Classified is one of Canada’s most respected and successful rap artists, producers, and songwriters. He has an incredible ability to break down the barrier between performer and audience while “leading the vanguard of East Coast hip hop”. Classified will offer fans a stripped-down, acoustic take on some of his biggest and most celebrated hits over […]
$66.15
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4 events,Come, be inspired and celebrate the works from Diverse Threads’ talented group of fibre artists, painters and photographers. Artists will be present and creating perfect, bespoke holiday gifts. Free draw for all attendees. ‘Eagle Eyes' is a tribute band to the legendary music of the ’EAGLES’. The four members of the band have over 120 years of combined experience as professional touring musicians. They have taken great care and dedication to recreate the harmonies and capturing the magic of the EAGLES studio recordings.
$50
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7 events,First & Last Chance are two distinctive Christmas Craft Shows featuring an array of works of over 80 artists, artisans, makers, and designers from our beautiful West Coast and it's surrounding islands. Since 1989, these shows are two of Vancouver Island's premier Christmas shopping events which have become favourite craft sales to many in Sidney, […]
$5
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Find unique gifts, produce, and meats at the Winter Market! Everything is all made, baked, or grown locally. While enjoying the market you can listen to festive music, and have some coffee and snacks. Date: November 5, 12, 19, & December 10 Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
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After two years at home, we are pleased to once again be hosting our annual Gala in person at Church and State Winery. This year's "Under Paris Skies" themed-event will have a French flair with a French-inspired three course dinner prepared by Truffles Catering and "Under Paris Skies" performed by the Edie Daponte Quartet. With […]
$250
The Godfather of Heavy Metal, Ozzy Osbourne has been rockin’ the world since the formation of Black Sabbath back in 1968. With worldwide record sales topping 100 million, Ozzy – as a solo artist & a founding member of Black Sabbath – has dominated the genre of heavy metal for 5 decades. With heavy guitar […] |
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Reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who served this country. Learn about the individuals who participate in war; of their lived experiences of men and women, and what it means to remember them. There will be small displays of loaned Trench Art, Canadian Army and RCAF items, and a World War 2 Nurse's […] The Sidney Concert Band presents it's annual "Salute to Veterans" concert. Bringing together many themes of remembrance and recollection, the 40 member Sidney Concert Band presents its annual "Salute to Veterans" concert on Sunday, November 6 at 2pm at the Charlie White Theatre in the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney, BC Enjoy an afternoon of […]
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Develop basic hand drumming skills using a djembe, a beautiful sounding and versatile west African instrument. Participants will learn three basic hand strokes, drumming using both hands, and learn to master some African Percussion drumming music. Drums will be available to rent for $40 throughout the series. Every Sunday from October 30 - December 11 […]
$88
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