February 2019
- Jan 2 – Mar 31, 2019, 10:00 am – 4 pm
LEGO Exhibition
Sidney Museum & Archives - Fri, Feb 1, 7:30 pm
Doug and the Slugs
Mary Winspear Centre - Sat, Feb 2, 9:00 am
Victoria Master Gardeners
Mary Winspear Centre - Thu, Feb 7, 2:00 pm
Palm Court My Valentine to You
Mary Winspear Centre - Sat, Feb 9, 6:00 pm
Edie Daponte & Company
Beacon Landing Restaurant & Lounge - Sat, Feb 9, 8:00 am
Salish Sea Feis
Mary Winspear Centre - Sun, Feb 10, 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm
Solo & Small Group Showcase
Mary Winspear Centre - Tue, Feb 12, 7:30 pm
Led ZepAgain
Mary Winspear Centre - Sun, Feb 17, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm & 4:00 pm
Max & Ruby
Mary Winspear Centre - Mon, Feb 18, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm & 4:00 pm
The Backyardigans
Mary Winspear Centre - Tue, Feb 19, 7:00 pm
Transformational – Process
Mary Winspear Centre - Thu, Feb 21, 7:30 pm
ISSAMBA
Mary Winspear Centre - Sat, Feb 23, 6:00 pm
Edie Daponte & Company
Beacon Landing Restaurant & Lounge - Sat, Feb 23, 1:00 pm
Dance Extravaganza
Mary Winspear Centre - Sun, Feb 24, 2:00 pm
Dance Unlimited OACP On Stage
Mary Winspear Centre - Thu, Feb 28, 7:00 pm
Sidney’s Got Soul
Mary Winspear Centre
February 2019
LEGO Exhibition
Jan 2 – Mar 31, 2019, 10:00 am – 4 pm
The creative force has arrived at the Sidney Museum with our newest presentation of the ever-popular Lego Exhibition celebrating over 60 years of Lego imagination. Dozens of Star Wars themed Lego models provide a special focus for this exciting exhibit, rounded out by hundreds of other Lego models including Hogwarts Castle and Lego model of the Bugatti Chiron automobile.
Our guests will learn about the history of the many Lego models on display, a special opportunity to guess how many bricks comprise the giant Lego Pyramid as well as the opportunity to enjoy the special presentation film on the origin and development of the Lego building system.
Suitable for all ages. Admission by donation.
Sidney Museum
Doug and the Slugs
Fri, Feb 1, 7:30 pm
They’re Back! Doug & the Slugs are thrilled to be returning to The Mary Winspear Centre to celebrate our 40th anniversary on February 1st. Doug Bennett, John Burton, Richard Baker, Steve Bosley, Wally Watson & Simon Kendall first played together in December, 1978. This was the band that went on to record 6 albums and toured throughout North America. The 5 surviving original Slugs and singer Ted Okos look forward to playing our favourite songs for generations of Slugmaniacs.
Mary Winspear Centre
Victoria Master Gardeners
Sat, Feb 2, 9:00 am
Gardens are among the most beautiful and healthy places on the planet. They can be beastly things too, with bugs to identify and thugs to control!
At Mixing It Up 2019, these excellent speakers will bring us the latest news about the Beauties & Beasts we encounter in our gardens:
Soil, Soil, Toil and Trouble: What Lurks Beneath? Presented by Dr Glynn Percival, Manager of Bartlett’s Tree Research and Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of Reading, UK
Creating a Beautiful Mood in your Garden: Colour, Light and Sound Presented by Janis Matson, Shoreline Landscape Design and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Langley, BC
Local Garden Beasts: The Good, The Bad and The Merely Ugly! Presented by Claudia Copley, Entomology Collection Manager at the Royal British Columbia Museum, Victoria, BC
‘Now There’s a Beauty’: How RHS Judges Choose Award of Garden Merit Plants Presented by Paul Hervey-Brookes, RHS Judge and Gold Medal winner at the 2018 Chelsea Garden Show, Cotswolds, UK.
Mary Winspear Centre
Palm Court My Valentine to You
Thu, Feb 7, 2:00 pm
My Valentine to You with Sunny Shams & Shadan Saul
The Palm Court Light Orchestra presents Our Valentine for You with Sidney tenor Sunny Shams and soprano Shadan Saul in a concert of duets by Franz Lehar, Sigmund Romberg, Puccini, Offenbach and Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story. A perfect afternoon concert for the young at heart.
Mary Winspear Centre
Edie Daponte & Company
Sat, Feb 9, 6:00 pm
When Edie sings, she delivers an intimate and dynamic performance honoring the great songwriters of Latin and Jazz standards.
Beacon Landing Restaurant & Lounge
Salish Sea Feis
Sat, Feb 9, 8:00 am
O’Connor – O’Brien School of Irish Dancing will host the Salish Sea Feis in Sidney, BC on February 9, 2019. 350 dancers and their families will come to the Mary Winspear Centre for a day of dance, music and fun!
Mary Winspear Centre
Solo & Small Group Showcase
Sun, Feb 10, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
This special performance is a chance for parents, friends, family members and the community to enjoy our Solos, Duets, Trios and small groups, before they hit the competition stage!
Mary Winspear Centre
Led ZepAgain
Tue, Feb 12, 7:30 pm
From the high-energy electric classics to the beautiful acoustic works, you will be mesmerized as Led ZepAgain resurrects Page’s soaring guitar leads, Jones brilliant keyboard passages, Bonham’s trademark pounding rhythms and the signature Robert Plant vocals. As you expierence immortal classics “Stairway to Heaven,” “Immigrant Song,” “Whole Lotta Love,” “Rock n’ Roll,” and “Black Dog,” you’ll understand why Led ZepAgain has become highly regarded as the most authentic representation of Led Zeppelin in the world today.
Mary Winspear Centre
Max & Ruby
Sun, Feb 17, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm & 4:00 pm
Celebrate the universal nature of sibling relationships in Max & Ruby’s Musical Playdate. Max & Ruby never quite want the same thing and their plans always collide – with hilarious results. Featuring upbeat and original songs, this Playdate is sure to have the whole audience singing and hopping along!
Mary Winspear Centre
The Backyardigans
Mon, Feb 18, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm & 4:00 pm
The Backyardigans, an animated series from Nickelodeon and Nelvana, introduces kids to their five new pals: quick-moving penguin Pablo; mellow moose Tyrone; thrill-seeking, purple-spotted creature Uniqua; lady-like hippo Tasha; and Austin, the new kangaroo on the block. For the Backyardigans gang, daily backyard play dates bring fantasy to life. Each musical adventure encourages kids to develop their imaginations and express themselves creatively as they sing and dance along with the gang.
Mary Winspear Centre
Transformational – Process
Tue, Feb 19, 7:00 pm
Energy – Healing for Body, Mind & Soul Date: Tuesday Feb. 19th, 2019
By donation (to cover costs traveling etc.)
Mary Winspear Centre
ISSAMBA
Thu, Feb 21, 7:30 pm
Join us for unforgettable evening to the depths of African rhythms with ISSAMBA!
ISSAMBA is an interactive musical spectacle that showcases African Roots, Rhythms & Music, featuring world-renowned African-born artists.
Issamba means “come together” in Cameroon
ISSAMBA promotes and brings together music from across African cultures to present a unified African groove. Immerse yourself in a mix of African instruments, traditional rhythms, and dancing styles. These artists will travel from abroad, gracing BC with their special talents and sharing aspects of their culture with Victoria.
ISSAMBA, a 90 minute show that gives you a glimpse into the rich and diverse musical culture of Africa, an invaluable experience you won’t want to miss!
Mary Winspear Centre
Edie Daponte & Company
Sat, Feb 23, 6:00 pm
When Edie sings, she delivers an intimate and dynamic performance honoring the great songwriters of Latin and Jazz standards.
Beacon Landing Restaurant & Lounge
Dance Extravaganza
Sat, Feb 23, 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Dance Extravaganza is hosted annually by Peninsula Young Performers (PYP) in partnership with Allegro Performing Arts Centre. Proceeds from this special event go straight back to the PYP dancers.
Mary Winspear Centre
Dance Unlimited OACP On Stage
Sun, Feb 24, 2:00 pm
An afternoon of dance… solo’s, duets and groups. Jazz, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Tap.
Mary Winspear Centre
Sidney’s Got Soul
Thu, Feb 28, 7:00 pm
A Benefit Concert in Support of Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation
Victoria Soul Gospel Choir is led by Checo Tohomaso, formerly of the bands of Marvin Gaye and Lionel Ritchie. He fronts a dynamic 50-voice Choir, performing Motown-styled renditions of Soul and R&B classics.
Mary Winspear Centre