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Symphony Splash

Tuesday 27 July 2010 at 8:28 pm

Symphony Splash 2010

The Victoria Symphony Orchestra performs a full two-hour concert of light classical orchestral music from a barge anchored in the Inner Harbour. Highlights include Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, accompanied by cannons fired by the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, bell ringing and fireworks. Make it a full day event and enjoy the pre-concert entertainment starting at 4:00 pm. 
For more information please call 250-385-9771 or visit the website.

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Franklin - The Adventures of Noble Knights

Saturday 10 April 2010 at 10:53 am

Franklin - The Adventures of Noble Knights - is a children's show based on the popular series of books of the same name for young children.

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Family Sunday at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Wednesday 17 March 2010 at 10:51 am

Drop-in between 2:00pm - 4:00pm for a day of hands-on art making for children and their families, inspired by Great New Wave featuring demonstrations of furoshiki, traditional Japanese wrapping, with Jennifer Playford of Furochic.

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Spark Festival at the Belfry Theatre

Wednesday 10 March 2010 at 10:50 am

From March 8 - 21, 2010 the Belfry Theatre will present SPARK, its annual festival of new plays and ideas. This year's festival brings together artists from Halifax, Vancouver, Edmonton and Victoria. Mixed in with the full productions of Agnes B, Tiny Apocalypse, The Russian Play and The Drowning Girls are a host of workshops, free readings, parties and the BMO miniplays.

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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria: Glimpses of Japan

Sunday 20 December 2009 at 07:23 am

Glimpses of Japan: Recent Print Acquisitions


Glimpses of Japan will display prints by famous 18th and 19th century ukiyo-e artists like Hokusai, Kunisada, Hiroshige and his students Hiroshige II and III, and Yoshitoshi. There will be examples of works by print makers of the shin hanga (new print) movement of the 1920s and 30s like Yoshida and his sons, Toshi and Hodaka, Hasui, Kanpo, and Shotei as well as prints by major sosaku hanga (creative prints) movement of the 20th century like Watanabe Sadao, Munakata Shiko, and Yoshitoshi Mori.
The exhibition will offer interesting glimpses of Japan and its people from the 18th century through to the end of the 20th century. Subjects include landscape, historical scenes, individual portraits, genre scenes and impressionistic images. (more)
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Christmas at Craigdarroch

Tuesday 15 December 2009 at 07:21 am Craigdarroch Castle will be splendidly decorated for the Christmas season in grand Victorian style.
While touring the Castle, visitors are invited to take in one of 39 performances of seasonal music, storytelling and children's entertainment; all of which are included with regular admission.
New this year to Craigdarroch Castle's holiday program is Family Night at the Castle. On December 19th and 20th visitors are invited to join Kate the Maid or Christopher the Butler on a guided tour of the Castle and learn all about Victorian Christmas
traditions as well as the Dunsmuir family followed by some delicious cider and cookies served from the pantry. (more)
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Metchosin Farmers Market

Sunday 11 October 2009 at 10:17 am Take a special Sunday driver over to the Metchosin Municipal Grounds to pick up some super fresh fruit and veggies at the Farmers Market.
The market has been expanding and gaining new vendors weekly. When you arrive at the market there are yellow signs directing our customers where they need to park. We have signs for the "Vendors and Disabled Only" to enter the Market as we have closed off the usual entrance to the Market area. (more)
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Antimatter Underground Film Festival

Saturday 03 October 2009 at 10:17 am Anti Matter Film Festival, Victoria BCDedicated to the exhibition and nurturing of film and video as art, Antimatter has grown into the premier showcase of experimental cinema in the west. Encompassing screenings, installations, performances and media hybrids, Antimatter provides a noncompetitive festival setting in Victoria, British Columbia, free from commercial and industry agendas. (more)
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Sidney Summer Market

Wednesday 26 August 2009 at 08:36 am Experience Vancouver Island’s best outdoor market every Thursday night during the summer months. Over 200 vendors sell gifts, fresh produce, hand-made crafts, great food, and so much more! Wonderful entertainment on every block! The market lines the main street of Beacon Avenue, between First and Fifth Streets. Parking is available on side streets and public lots, and is permitted in municipal lots after 5:00 pm. (more)
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Victoria Dragon Boat Festival

Thursday 13 August 2009 at 08:22 am Welcome to the 15th Annual Victoria Dragon Boat Festival August 14th - 16th, 2009
The excitement builds as Victoria officially opens registration and welcomes 90 dragon boat teams to the Victoria's beautiful Inner Harbour for the 15th Annual Victoria Dragon Boat Festival.
Victoria has been a long time favourite event for paddlers from across North America. Few events match our beautiful Inner Harbour location and scenery, our festival spirit and camaraderie, and the friendliness of our City and wonderful team of volunteers. We hope you can join us! (more)
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