Entertainment and Events in Greater Victoria |
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The event information is published free of charge for non-profit community and service organizations located in the Greater Victoria area. Note: "To ensure quick posting of your event please use the same format as shown on posted events". ie: date, times, event name, brief description, contact information. Send your information to: Event Postings |
2008 - Greater Victoria Community Events -- as submitted by our viewers
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May 24th, 9 am to 11:30 am
26th Annual Fairfield Community Association Swiftsure Breakfast
Saturday .. Clover Point Park (Dallas Road and Moss Street) On Saturday May 24th, The Fairfield Community Association is putting on their 26th annual Swiftsure Breakfast!! This is a large scale community event that will kick off the start of the Swiftsure Yacht race by serving a continental style breakfast to the spectators at Clover Point Park. Breakfast will cost $5.00 and includes: A muffin from Bubby Rose’s Bakery, A piece of fresh fruit from Thrifty Foods, A yogurt from Island Farms. and either a coffee from Salt Spring Coffee Co. (please bring your own travel mug) or juice from Thrifty Foods. Proceeds go towards providing youth programs and services for the families of the Fairfield community through the Fairfield Community Place. This is an excellent family event, so bring everyone along. See you at the start line. Any questions or queries call 382-4604 or email projects@fairfieldcommunity.ca If you can, please try and walk or cycle to the event, and don’t forget to bring your own travel mugs – BYOTM!
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June 2 - 8 2008
Bike to Work Week Victoria
Celebrate commuter cycling in Victoria during the 14th annual Bike to Work Week. Ride your bike to work, and drop in on celebration stations to sample treats and enter to win fabulous prizes. Have a friendly race to work for the Commuter Challenge and then join us for mid-week and wrap-up barbeques. Visit our website at www.biketowork.ca/Victoria |
June 8th 2008
Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion
Wheels In Motion brings communities across Canada together to raise funds for solutions that improve the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury. The local event will feature the Scotiabank Wheelchair Challenge a fun and exciting experience where teams compete in a relay and gain a better understanding of issues that people living with spinal cord injury face in their day-to-day lives. The 6th annual Wheels In Motion will be held at Willow’s Park in Oak Bay prior to the Oak Bay Tea Party at 10:00 AM on Sunday, June 8th, 2008. Register today at www.wheelsinmotion.org or contact us at 386-7425 or victoriawheels2008@shaw.ca |
July 5 .. 11 am to 4 pm
Art on the Gorge
Gorge Waterway. More than 50 artists and crafts for viewing and purchase. Enjoy musical performances. Food kiosks. Contact Anna Haney: 475-7124 |
July 1, 2008
Hbc Run for Canada
Att Downtown Victoria, BC .. Running, walking, fun run ...
Times Colonist 10k Run - 8am,
1k Fun Run - 9:30am,
3k Walk - 10am The Hbc Run for Canada is the largest fundraising event in support of Canadian athletes. Kick off the Canada Day celebrations in downtown Victoria by participating in this fun, family-friendly event that helps support Canadian Olympic athletes. With a 10k run, a 3k walk, and a 1k kid's fun run, there's an event for everyone. Food and entertainment for the whole family. Visit the Run for Canada website to learn about the great prizes you can win when you fundraise for Canadian Olympic athletes, including a trip for two to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC. |
July 19, 2008 .. 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
Annual Moss Street Paint-In
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s Food & Beverage Garden: noon- 9 pm
Dancing to Kumbia: 4 pm to 9 pm The (a not-for-profit event) features invited professional and emerging artists from Victoria and Region who demonstrate their art to 30,000 visitors walking Moss Street from Fort to Dallas Road. The Paint-In offers visitors an opportunity to meet and discuss the artists' work and methods and to see an enormous variety of professional work at one time. |
July 26 to August 4, 2008
The Stinking Fish Studio Tour
Twenty-six artists in Metchosin and East Sooke open their studios to offer a rich artistic diversity featuring painting, fine porcelain, printmaking and mosaic; the sculptural beauty expressed in wood, metal and jewellery, as well as floral, textile and photographic works. Hours 10 am to 5 pm. Infor: Judi at 250-474-2676. Map and details on website - www.stinkingfishstudiotour.com |
July 26 to August 4th
Sooke Fine Arts 2008
Sooke is steeped in artistic talent and natural beauty making it the perfect host for Vancouver Island’s premier art show and sale for the past 20 years. Featuring over 400 artworks by at least 200 artists. Visit the free-standing gallery at the Sooke Arena. Contact Sooke Fine Arts Society 642-6411 or visit web site: sookefinearts.com |
August 9 & 10, 2008 .. 10 am - 4 pm"
THE ARTS" AT GLENDALE GARDENS
Art Show and Sale,
Local Artists and Craftsmen,
Saturday & Sunday, 505 Quayle Road, Saanich
www.hcp.bc.ca |
Movie Threatres .. A complete list of theatres located in the Greater Victoria area
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Art Show Events and Exhibits event information is published free of charge
Vancouver Island Equestrian Events Calendar a complete list of Island Equestrian Events
Tourism Victoria Calendar of Events a great source for events in and around Greater Victoria
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Schedules & Events for Live Theatres, Opera, Music Guilds, Community Bands ..
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Beacon Hill Brass
Belfry Theatre
Cowichan Foria Concert Band
Cowichan Folk Guild
Greater Victoria Concert Band
Kaleidoscope Theatre
Phoenix Theatres
Mary Winspear Centre
Metro Studio Threatre
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McPherson Playhouse
Royal Theatre
Pacific Opera Victoria
Sidney Classical Orchestra
Theatre Inconnu
University Centre Auditorium
UVIC School of Music
Victoria Civic Orchestra
Victoria Symphony |
Ticket Sales .. |
Belfry Theatre
McPherson Playhouse
Royal Theatre
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Ticket Master
University Centre Auditorium
Pacific Opera Victoria
Victoria Symphony |
Annual Community Events ... |
May -- Swiftsure Sailing Race --
The longest running yacht race in the Pacific Northwest Over 200 boats in the short, middle and long distance events where competitors cross the Juan de Fuca Strait. Hosted by Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Spectators enjoy the inner harbour events and colorful display of boats on race day. Information: www.swiftsure.org |
May -- Luxton Pro Rodeo -- Saddle & Bareback Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Ladies Barrels, Mutton Bustin’, Mutton Scramble Web Site: Luxton Pro Rodeo |
June -- Jazz Fest International --
For 10 days visitors from around the world and locally enjoy over 250 of the world's best jazz, blues and world beat artists perform on various indoor and outdoor venues throughout Greater Victoria. Information visit: www.vicjazz.bc.ca |
June -- Cadillac Van Isle 360° International Yacht Race-- The Cadillac Van Isle 360 is a 580 km point to point race circumnavigating wild and rugged Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada from. Sailed in ten legs the course provides inshore, offshore and overnight legs through some of the worlds most challenging and beautiful waters. Information: Cadillac Van Isle
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July -- Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival -- The curtain rises on this alternative theatre festival every August, when for 12 days, comedians, actors and dancers from around the show their stuff on temporary downtown stages. Information: Fringe Theatre
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July -- The Victoria Flower and Garden Show --
Visitors can get a glimpse of some of the best blooms in the City of Gardens. Display gardens, sales and presentations by gardening experts. Information: Victoria Flower and Garden
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August -- Symphony Splash --
A perfect summer evening enjoyed by everyone. The Victoria Symphony Orchestra performs on a floating stage in Victoria's Inner Harbour. The free show climaxes with cannon fire and fireworks as the Symphony closes with Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Information: Symphony Splash
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August -- Victoria Dragon Boat Festival -- Competitors from the Pacific Northwest challenge each other in a spectacular display of colorful dragon boats. Feel the excitement as you watch from the various inner harbour venues. Take in the many events in the inner harbour. Information visit: Victoria Dragon Boat Festival Society
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September -- Victoria Fringe Festival-- Held over the Labour Day weekend. Local theatre troupes and from around the world perform at different venues throughout Greater Victoria. Featuring comedy, drama, dance, magic, music, story telling and much more. Don't miss out! Information visit: Victoria Fringe Festival |
September -- Victoria Classic Boat Festival -- Stroll Victoria’s Inner Harbour on the Labour Day weekend where you can view over 100 classic sail and power boats from throughout the Pacific Coast . Featuring steamboats cruising the Gorge Waterway.On Sunday enjoy the colorful sail past in the morning and the annual Schooner Cup and Classic Open Sail races in the afternoon. Information: Victoria Classic Boat Festival |
September -- Saanich Fall Fair -- Labour Day weekend, this festival features produce and livestock exhibitions, farm, crafts, live entertainment and a midway. Web Site: Fall Fair
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September -- Luxton Fall Fair -- Labour Day weekend. The Metchosin Farmers' Institute strives to be a part of the local community and a "good neighbour" Agriculture and livestock, baking and preserving of food, sewing and needlework, as well as leisure arts. Web Site: Luxton Fall Fair |
November to December -- Salmon Run Goldstream Park -- Goldstream River is a world-class salmon spawning stream with thousands of Chum Salmon returning each year. The end of the Salmon Run is a signal to the Bald Eagles that it is time to return to Goldstream for their annual salmon feast. Information: Goldstream Park
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Radio Stations in Greater Victoria .. |
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FM RADIO VICTORIA
The Ocean 98.5 Victoria's Perfect Mix
100.3 The Q The Island Rock
107.3 KOOL FM Best music variety
101.9 CFUV Victoria's Public Radio
91.3 The Zone Modern Rock |
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Outdoor Summer Markets .. |
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Bastion Square Festival of the Arts
April to October
Wednesdays to Sundays
Victoria BC |
Moss Street Market
May to October
Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm
Moss St, Victoria BC |
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Esquimalt Community Market
June to September
Every 10 am to 2 pm
Esquimalt Town Square |
Metchosin Farmer's Market
May to October
Sundays 11 am to 2 pm
Happy Valley Rd, Metchosin BC
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Estevan Market
Summer months
Estevan Avenue, Oak Bay
Sundays 11 am to 4 pm
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Open Air Urban Farm Market
Centennial Square
July to September
Sundays 11:00 am 4:00 pm |
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Government Street Market
April to September
Sundays 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
600 Block Government St, Victoria BC
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Peninsula Country Market
June to October
Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm
Saanich Fairgrounds, Saanichton
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James Bay Community Market
Summer months
Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm.
Menzies and Superior, Victoria BC
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Sooke Country Market
May to September
Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm
Otter Pt Road, Sooke BC |
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Luxton Station Market
June to October
Luxton Fall Fair grounds
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View Royal Community Hall
One day on weekends
279 Island Hwy
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FoodRoots a co-op distributor of local naturally grown produce and foods processed through out Greater Victoria, bringing local food closer to you. Certified Organic is our first choice. |
Southern Vancouver Island Direct Farm Marketing Association guide to farms and farm fresh products in Greater Victoria and the Gulf Islands, the Cowichan Valley, Ladysmith, Cedar, and Oceanside (Qualicum, Parksville). |
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