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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! |
| February 2012 | ||
| Fri Mon |
12/16- 4/9 |
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Royal BC Museum, Victoria: The wonders of nature like you’ve never seen them: through the lenses of prize-winning photographers from around the world. This visually striking exhibition from the Natural History Museum showcases more than 100 photographs in 18 categories (including Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Endangered Wildlife, One Earth and Photojournalist of the Year), chosen from more than 41,000 international entries from 95 countries. Each photo and accompanying caption tells the inspirational, astonishing and often humourous stories of our fascinating natural world. December 16, 2011 to April 9, 2012. Royalbcmuseum.bc.ca. |
| 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 |
| Sun Mon |
1/1- 12/31 |
Farmers' Market - Comox Valley Welcome to Comox Valley Farmers' Market. Come have a warm cup of coffee and fresh baked treat as you do your shopping. In summer we operate every Wednesday and Saturday from 9am to 12pm at the Comox Valley Fairgrounds on Headquarters road, across the street from Vanier School. In fall and winter we will be at the Native Sons Hall on Cliffe, at the foot of Fourth Avenue in downtown Courtenay. www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com |
| 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. |
| Fri Tue |
1/27- 6/26 |
Mill Bay Garden Club Meetings The Mill Bay Garden Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month from January 27, to June 26, 2012 at the Mill Bay Community Hall, 1001 Shawnigan Lake/Mill Bay Road. Doors open at 6:30pm and the meeting begins promptly at 7pm and ends at 9pm. We feature monthly guest speakers or presentations for added interest for our members. Membership is $10.00 annually per person. . Contact: 250-733-2633, www.millbaygardenclub.com. |
| Sat | 2/4 | Seedy Saturday - Qualicum Beach Qualicum Beach's 10th annual Seedy Saturday will be held in the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre on Saturday, February 4th, 2012, 10am to 4pm. In addition to Seedy Saturday's ever-popular seed exchange, the event attracts over 50 vendors with gardening-related products and services. There are special speakers, dozens of free draws and several outstanding gardening prizes. Admission by donation. Contact: 250-752-8135. |
| Sat | 2/11 | Sounds of Motown For the Love of Africa presents Sounds of Motown, featuring the legendary Vic High Rhythm & Blues Band. Bring your friends and family to join us for this fabulous evening of musical entertainment. No host bar, silent and live auctions, appies, fun and dance. Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 7pm to 11pm at the Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney. Enjoy an evening out while helping the impoverished in Africa. Tickets $35 available online or at Tanner's Books, Ten Thousand Villages in Oak Bay and Broadmead, and Fay's Brentwood Cleaners. www.fortheloveofafrica.org. |
| Thu Sun |
2/16- 2/26 |
Pacific Opera Victoria: Carmen This girl is trouble. Bad, beguiling, and dangerous to know, Carmen will never let herself be chained down by any one man. www.pov.bc.ca/carmen.html |
| Sat Sun |
2/18- 2/19 |
Victoria Tea Festival Come join us at the largest public tea exhibition in North America! Hosted in the tea capital of Canada, the annual event features tea tastings, tea-food selections, complimentary presentations and opportunities to purchase tea, tea-related products and exquisite tea wares. Crystal Garden, 713 Douglas Street, victoria. www.victoriateafestival.com. |
| Sun | 2/19 | Oceanside Recital Series: Margo Le Vae Oceanside Recital Series (under the auspices of the Vancouver Island Opera) presents Soprano Margo Le Vae in a Recital of Art Songs, Opera Arias & Musical Theatre. Accompanist Nikolai Maloff, Pianist. Margo sang the role of Giannetta in VIO's 2011 presentations of L'Elisir d'Amore. Sunday, February 19, 3:00 pm at Oceanside Community Arts Council, 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. Tickets at the Door $15.00. www.vancouverislandopera.com. Call (250) 248-7296. |
| Sat | 2/25 | Bald Eagle Festival - Campbell River EagleFest has been a MARS hosted event for 7 years and features programs, information and displays for children of all ages, from toddlers to grandma and grandpa. There is a lecture series with notable guest speakers (David Hancock has already confirmed) and an opportunity to meet wildlife ambassadors and their handlers. It's a chance to discover wildlife viewing and appreciation of our eagle neighbors, how to live with them in their territories and to learn about who is doing what for wildlife in your neighborhood. Campbell River Maritime Heritage Centre. Saturday February 25, 2012. 250-286-1233. www.wingtips.org. |
| Sun | 2/26 | Saltspring Literary Festival A Saltspring forum - Saltspring Community Education event, plus Giant Book Sale at the Farmer's Institute. February 26, 2012. |
| Sun | 2/26 | Red Carpet Gala Glamourous Oscar Viewing Party at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort. Elegant plated dinner and red carpet champagne welcome. Over $20,000.00 worth of fabulous prizes and auction items. Hosted by Canadian actor Benjamin Arthur and Maria Manna. Early bird prizes so buy your ticket now. Vancouver Island South Film Commission. www.redcarpetgala.ca. Phone: 250-386-3976. |