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Sidney Events

June 2018

July 2018

 

June 2018

Comic-Book Superheroes and our Culture

June – July 6, 2018 10:00 am – 4 pm
This fun and educational exhibit shows how comic-book superheroes have reflected our culture and values through the years. Featured will be superhero comic-books, action figures and artwork from 1938 – 1979. Special displays include Batman, Superman, Wolverine, Wonder Woman and Famous Villains. Activities such as scavenger hunt, superhero trivia and colour your own superhero will be available.
Come to the Grand opening on Sat May 6th in superhero costume to meet popular superheroes and enter for prizes.
Suitable for all ages. Admission by donation.
Sidney Museum

Sidfest 6

Fri, Jun 1, 7:30 pm
Sid Fest is an annual event put on by Parkland Secondary School students, currently in its sixth year. Musical performers from Parklands Secondary School and Stellys Secondary School provide the audience with a wide genre of music including singer/songwriter, country, indie and rock.
Mary Winspear Centre

BC Shriners Variety Show – Murray Hatfield Magic Show

Sat, Jun 2, 4:00 pm
annual BC Shriners Variety Show in support of the Shriners activities, which includes the BC Shriners Care for Kids program. Join us for an evening of cutting edge illusions, magic, juggling and comedy! Proceeds from the show go towards local physically challenged children from our community to get life changing orthopedic surgeries and burn treatments regardless of their ability to pay! Featuring Canada’s favourite magical duo Murray Hatfield & Teresa, who will be performing jaw dropping illusions with a dash of mischief and mayhem, and incredible guest performer Aaron Gregg, a master juggler!
Mary Winspear Centre

Lobsterfest

Sat, Jun 2, 6:00 pm
Join the Rotary Club of Brentwood Bay for our 6th Annual Lobsterfest. The evening will include fresh lobster flown in for the event, live entertainment by Shaky Ground, cash bar, silent and live auctions, and lots of fun – all emceed by Forbes & Marshall.
Mary Winspear Centre

Mr. Versatility

Sun, Jun 3, 2:00 pm
Larry McQuarrie hails from Winnipeg, M.B. He began guitar studies at age 10 and formed his first band “The Travellin’ Sound” at age 11. Larry was the singer/guitarist in the band and wrote all the songs. When 12, commenced classical guitar studies with Ethan Taylor. Accomplished on guitar by age 14, he taught private guitar lessons at home. Competed in ‘The Manitoba Music Competition Festival’ and won first place in the classical guitar division. Also took 1st place in the following year.
Mary Winspear Centre

Sidney Street Market

Thu, Jun 7, 2018 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Sidney Street Market is Vancouver Island’s largest outdoor market featuring 130 vendors and attracting between 3,000 and 5,000 people each night. Every Thursday night from 5:30 to 8:30 during May to August, the Town’s main street is transformed into a spectacular, festival offering everything from locally grown produce, home-baked goods, artisan jewelry, crafts, gifts, mouthwatering food and live music.
Beacon Avenue

Pure Petty

Fri, Jun 8, 7:30 pm
Pure Petty – A tribute to the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Pure Petty is an authentic, exciting tribute to the late, great Tom Petty & The Hearbreakers. His songs have enduring resonance with fans, uncompromised by fads and fashion, with simple words and honest expression. Tom Petty once said, “Music is the only real magic I have encountered in my life. There’s not some trick involved with it. It’s pure and it’s real. It moves, it heals, it communicates and does all these incredible things”. Pure Petty presents to you “all the incredible things” that Tom was talking about. With restraint, passion and great attention to detail, the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will be recreated in front of your eyes and ears. Breakdown, American Girl, Refugee, I won’t back down and Free Fallin’ to name just a few. If you are a Tom Petty fan, you will not want to miss Pure Petty – the musical essence and magical spirit of Tom Petty & the Hearbreakers!
Mary Winspear Centre

Seaside Magazine “Taking It To The Street” Road Hockey Charity Event 2018

Sat, Jun 9, 9:00 am
The 5th Annual Seaside Magazine “Taking It To The Street” Road Hockey Charity Event
Teams will compete on five playing surfaces. Play in the tournament, watch the action, cheer on your favourite team and participate in the many activities. Throughout the day there will be: a pancake breakfast, superheroes, princesses, mascots, a race car, a race car simulator driving experience, face painting, photo booth, inflatables, balloon artist, a BBQ, a giant cake, massage tent, a celebrity game, raffle, 50/50 and much, much more.
This year we are pleased to introduce a kid’s tournament. The kids tournament will consist of 8 teams.
Mary Winspear Centre

Sidney Street Market

Thu, Jun 14, 2018 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Sidney Street Market is Vancouver Island’s largest outdoor market featuring 130 vendors and attracting between 3,000 and 5,000 people each night. Every Thursday night from 5:30 to 8:30 during May to August, the Town’s main street is transformed into a spectacular, festival offering everything from locally grown produce, home-baked goods, artisan jewelry, crafts, gifts, mouthwatering food and live music.
Beacon Avenue

Sidney Street Market

Thu, Jun 21, 2018 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Sidney Street Market is Vancouver Island’s largest outdoor market featuring 130 vendors and attracting between 3,000 and 5,000 people each night. Every Thursday night from 5:30 to 8:30 during May to August, the Town’s main street is transformed into a spectacular, festival offering everything from locally grown produce, home-baked goods, artisan jewelry, crafts, gifts, mouthwatering food and live music.
Beacon Avenue

Tails of Hamelin

Fri, Jun 22, 7:00 pm to Sat, Jun 23, 2:00 pm
Mountain Dream Productions Presents Tails of Hamelin
Don’t miss the North American premiere of this amazing musical comedy from London, England, based on the tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. From the genius of Piers Chater Robinson and Chris Blackwood, this show is filled with toe-tapping musical treats sure to make everyone smile.
Mary Winspear Centre

Cat Club Show

Sat, Jun 23, 10:00 am to Sun, Jun 24, 10:00 am
Champisonship & Household Pet Cat Show. Open to the public
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Elmira Darvarova – From Bach to Blues

Sun, Jun 24, 5:00 pm
Grammy®-nominated recording artist, a concert violinist since the age of four, and an award-winning performer (GOLD MEDAL at the 2017 Global Music Awards), Elmira Darvarova caused a sensation, becoming the first ever (and so far only) woman-concertmaster in the history of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. With the MET Orchestra she toured Europe, Japan and the United States, and was heard on the MET’s live weekly international radio broadcasts, television broadcasts, CDs and laser discs on the Sony, Deutsche Grammophon and EMI labels. As concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera she has performed with the greatest conductors of our time, including the legendary Carlos Kleiber.
Mary Winspear Centre

Sidney Street Market

Thu, Jun 28, 2018 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Sidney Street Market is Vancouver Island’s largest outdoor market featuring 130 vendors and attracting between 3,000 and 5,000 people each night. Every Thursday night from 5:30 to 8:30 during May to August, the Town’s main street is transformed into a spectacular, festival offering everything from locally grown produce, home-baked goods, artisan jewelry, crafts, gifts, mouthwatering food and live music.
Beacon Avenue

Dinner en Rouge

Fri, Jun 29, 6:00 pm
Tickets available at the Mary Winspear Box Office 2243 Beacon Avenue or 250-656-0275.
Fashioned after the world famous “Diner en Blanc”, Sidney will celebrate Canada Day with the 2nd Annual “Dinner en Rouge”. Guests dressed in red and white will gather for a chic, outdoor dinner along the waterfront in beautiful Beacon Park. The evening will include a silent auction in support of Slangspruit Primary School in South Africa.
**All tickets include table, chair, place setting (plate, cutlery, and glass), white table cloth, red napkin and entertainment. *as tables and chairs are provided we are unable to accommodate guests bringing their own tables and chairs.
Mary Winspear Centre

July 2018

Sidney Lions Pancake Breakfast

Sun, Jul 1, 2018, 8:00 am
Rise up early and enjoy a tasty tradition, pancakes and sausages. Finish with plenty of time to get your favourite spot to enjoy the Sidney Days Parade!
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Canada Day Parade

Sun, Jul 1, 2018, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
The Parade route begins along Resthaven Drive and turns onto Beacon Avenue. It continue to run the length of Beacon Avenue, turning right onto Second Street and ending at Ocean Avenue. Once the parade completes its route, people are encouraged to move to Iroquois Park to join in the Family Fun Fair with carnival-style games, food, ice cream with the Mayor & Council, dog show, and more!
Mary Winspear Centre

Annual Family Fun Fair

July 1 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Following the Canada Day Parade, the fun continues with a variety of activites for the entire family including:

  • Inflatable Obstacle Course
  • Carnival-style Games
  • Dog Show
  • Watermelon Eating Contest
  • Entertainment
  • Life-size Hamster Balls & Bean Bag Launchers by Games 2U
  • Face Painting
  • Life-size Jenga
  • Selfie Booth
  • Mini golf
  • El Paso Train
  • Food Vendors

This is an event not to be missed!
Mary Winspear Centre

Slegg Build-a-Boat Race

Sun, Jul 1, 2018, 4:30 pm
The Slegg Build-a-Boat is a classic during Sidney’s Canada Day Celebrations. Teams are provided with materials to build a boat and then set sail on the Salish Sea to compete for the best boat. Fun and hilarity ensue as teams discover if their ship can sail.
Mary Winspear Centre

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