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From jazz to Shakespeare, from pottery workshops to whale-watching cruises, from sand sculpture competitions to trumpeter swan festivals... Choose your adventure - and don't forget your camera! |
| October 6, 2012 | ||
| Sun Tue |
1/1- 12/31 |
Chemainus Festival of Murals Each year, hundreds of buses & thousands of visitors from all over the world travel to Vancouver Island British Columbia to take in this unique village with its rich historic past & its professional murals & numerous other attractions. It has since gained world-wide acclaim for the integrity & superb artistry of its huge depictions of the town's history with 41 outdoor murals plus carvings & statues. Our murals are a year-round event, so visit any time & enjoy! |
| Sun Tue |
1/1- 1/1 |
All Fun Swap and Shop All Fun Swap and Shop is held at Western Speedway, 2207 Millstream Road in Langford, every Sunday, weather permitting, from 7:00am to 2:00pm. Contact 250-474-4546. |
| Sun Tue |
1/1- 1/1 |
Victoria Flea Market The Victoria Flea Market is a year-round venue held every Sunday from 9am to 2pm, offering fun for the whole family. Up to 50 sellers indoors selling antiques and collectibles, quality designed arts & crafts, retro home furnishings, vintage clothes and textiles, ceramics, bakelite, art and junk from Victoria's glorious past, and recycled bargains. Leonardo DaVinci Hall, 195 Bay Street, corner Wilson Street. Plenty of free parking. Secure bike lock-up. www.victoriafleamarket.com |
| Fri Sat |
9/21- 10/27 |
Chickens To escape money woes, a farmer raises exotic chickens while his wife struggles to keep their farm afloat. Out in the chicken coop, roosters and hens mirror the couple's life. Location: Chemainus Theatre |
| Mon Sat |
10/1- 11/3 |
Marie Nagle and Samantha Dickie Eclectic Gallery is proud to present Marie Nagel and Samantha Dickie! Two fabulous artists in one show! Marie Nagel presents her latest acrylic series "Shorelines" and Samantha Dickie brings her ceramic sculptures in "Installation". Please join us for the opening reception Thursday October 4 from 7-9pm. Eclectic Gallery 2170 Oak Bay Ave Victoria. |
| Thu Sun |
10/4- 1/27 |
Envisioning the World: The First Printed Maps Envisioning the World: The First Printed Maps is a stunning collection of rare maps, dating from the late 1400s, that portray early attempts to come to grips with the shape, size, and nature of the Earth and our solar system. Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria. www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/envisioning_the_world/default.aspx |
| Sat Sun |
10/6- 10/7 |
Fabulous Fungi (Guided Adult Walk) Francis/King Regional Park: Oct 6, 1-3pm and Oct 7, 10am-12pm. Mushrooms play a vital role in our forests. Spark your interest in their fascinating variations and adaptations with guest CRD Regional Parks' naturalist Kem Luther on this adults only guided walk on mushroom identification. $7/person + HST. Pre–registration required before October 5. Space is limited. Call 250-478-3344. 18 years+. |
| Sat Sun |
10/6- 10/7 |
Mosaic Workshop with Martin Cheek Mosaic The City, The Community Unity Project Society, Studio Twelve-Nineteen and Hands on Pottery are proud run a weekend mosaic workshop with international mosaic artist Martin Cheek. Martin offers an interesting twist on mosaic. We will create together in the new, bright clay studio - Hands on Pottery - in the heart of Quadra Village. Cost for the two days is $370.00, which includes most supplies, fusions, smalti, back board and adhesive, grouts etc. There will be extra materials on hand for addtional costs. www.mosaicthecity.com |
| Sat Sun |
10/6- 10/7 |
African & Caribbean Spirit Night African & Caribbean spirit Night, Food and Dance. La Calebasse du Nomade, 1110 Caledonia Street, Victoria. |