Santur player, composer, and cultural inventor Amir Amiri dwells at the centre of a unique musical universe where ancient inspiration, dazzling virtuosity, and bold creativity meet. Surrounding himself with outstanding collaborators from the worlds of jazz, classical and world music, Amiri fearlessly transcends genres and borders, exquisitely transporting his ancient instrument into the musical conversations of our time. Born in Tehran, Iran, Amiri is a master of the santur, a 72-string instrument dating from approximately 500 BCE.
Since arriving in Canada in 1996, Amiri has created numerous groundbreaking ensembles including the Amir Amiri Ensemble, inspired by the fluidity of musical influences in Iran. The Amir Amiri ensemble is an ensemble of virtuoso musicians from the Persian tradition: Amir Amiri (santur),  Abdul-Wahab Khayyali (oud), Reza Abaee (ghaychak),  Omar Abu Afech (Viola), and Hamin Honari (percussion). Inspired by the diversity and fluidity of the many musical influences of Iran, the Amir Amiri Ensemble creates an engaging and distinctive sound fusing the refinement of traditional and spiritual Persian music with folkloric and modern elements. In seeking to expand the boundaries of these musical traditions, balancing heritage and innovation, they find that the possibilities are limitless. In the eclectic musical universe of Amir Amiri Ensemble, borders are abolished to make way for bewitching alchemy, a mystical conversation between these kindred-spirit musicians

 


All Saints United Church

"Whispers of Persia" - Amir Amiri Ensemble - Salt Spring

General Admission

Student

Chidren 12 and under

Facing Financial Bariiers

Caravan World Rhythms

Join the Vic West Men’s over 49’s for a night of food, drink, music and FUNdraising!  Proceeds will go towards new jackets to keep us old guys warm on the bench!  
Saturday, February 1st - Doors open at 6pm and Music Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Arrive early to get a good seat and enjoy dinner.Everyone gets a card for each of the two rounds and can purchase additional cards for $5 in support of the team - so don't forget to bring extra cash to purchase additional bingo tickets.Ticket price: $25 Sold online
Full food and drink menu will be available at the Inn for you to enjoy!
 
 

1302 Gladstone Avenue

Vic West FC Over 49s Music Bingo

The Fernwood Inn

Tell All Your Friends & Lucky Bar present:
EMO NIGHT
Saturday February 1st. 
DJs Bowlcut & Stormey playing all your favourite Emo, Punk, Metal, Hardcore, Pop Punk, Screamo and more...
$10 adv/ Doors @ 10 pm. 

Lucky Bar

Emo Night

U11 Gold Team is raising funds to support their trip to the 2025 Mayor's Cup Tournament in Surrey BC. Sunday, January 26th - Doors open at 6:00 pm and Music Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Arrive early to get a good seat and enjoy dinner.Everyone gets a card for each of the two rounds and can purchase additional cards for $5 in support of the team!Ticket price: $25 Sold online
Full food and drink menu will be available at the Inn for you to enjoy!
Don't forget to bring extra cash to purchase additional bingo tickets. 
 

Prospect Lake U11 Gold Music Bingo

Prospect Lake U11 Gold Bingo Ticket

Please come out and support the U13T1 team’s trip to China!
Doors open at 6pm - come early to get a good seat before the game begins. 
Extra bingo cards will be available to purchase with cash if you're a keener and can play more than one at once! 
Ticket price: $25 Sold online only
Full food and drink menu will be available at the Inn for you to enjoy!
 

Admirals U13 T1 Hockey Music Bingo

Benji’s Pub Quiz is LIVE at the Fernwood Inn!
Enjoy good laughs, good tunes, average pens and brand new Inky Dinky’s!
Tickets are $12 per person and sold online in tables of 4, 5, 6 or 8 people. Online tickets only.
Doors open at 6:30pm, seating is first come first serve by table size. Show starts promptly at 7pm!
For groups 8 or more please email us at bookthefernwood@gmail.com with your ticket names so we can seat you all together.
All ticket proceeds go to your host Benji... Support your local artists!

Benji's Pub Quiz @ The Fernwood Inn Nov/Dec

Clear your calendars - we're kicking off Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria with the Dine Around Gala on January 23rd, 2025!
Hosted at the beautiful Crystal Garden, the Gala will feature mouthwatering bites and sips from over 50 local restaurants and beverage purveyors with lively entertainment, socializing and fun!
Gala vendors will put their best food-forward to impress and delight guests, while building excitement for the endless dining experiences that await during the 17-day Dine Around program running from January 24th - February 9th, 2025.
It’ll be a night to remember – get your tickets today! Business casual or dress to impress.
Please note that there will be extensive media coverage of the Gala, and with your presence at the event, you may be filmed or photographed.
Please join us on January 23rd, 2025 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm.
Crystal Garden | 713 Douglas St, Victoria
Visit  https://www.tourismvictoria.com/eat-drink/dine-around to plan your next culinary adventure!

Dine Around 2025 Gala Launch

Regular General Admission

Destination Greater Victoria

The Fernwood Inn and Amps 2-11 Productions Present:
FERNWOOD COMEDY NIGHT!!!
Join us for a great night featuring some of Victoria’s funniest Stand-up Comics and Improvisers. 
Tickets are $15 per person and full food and drink menu available.
Tables tickets are sold in groups of 4, 5 or 6 people. Single seats also available at our community table. Online tickets only.
Doors open 30 mins before show starts, seating is first come first serve by ticket table size. 
Every show has sold out, so get your tickets early!
 
 

Comedy Night at The Fernwood Inn 2024

Friday January 24th!
Full Spec Entertainment presents:
Control Room
With support from Moosetraks, Fundipz & Halal Beats.
$20 adv/ doors @ 10 pm. 

Control Room

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: A Decadent Chocolate Walking Tour in Victoria
Embark on a tantalizing journey through Victoria’s culinary scene with Off The Eaten Track Tours and indulge in the city’s finest chocolate treats. This seasonal tour, available from October to May, offers chocolate lovers a chance to explore local bakeries, chocolate shops, and more while savoring a variety of exquisite chocolate creations.
Tour Details: Join us for a delightful 2-hour walking tour, available Monday to Sunday, from 11am to 1pm. Meet us at The Chocolate Project on Blanshard Street, where your chocolate adventure begins, and conclude at Off The Eaten Track on Belleville Street.
Tour Highlights:

Chocolate Sampler: Enjoy 8+ chocolate samples, including truffles, macarons, ice cream, rare chocolate bars, a chocolate dessert, and decadent drinking chocolate.
Local Foodie Stops: Visit 6 unique locally owned businesses, including the renowned Rogers’ Chocolates, to experience Victoria’s vibrant culinary scene.
Guided Tour: Explore Victoria’s charming streets, including Government Street and Downtown, with our knowledgeable local guide.
Exclusive Discounts: Receive exclusive discounts with our Eat & Shop Like a Local Card, providing additional savings on your culinary adventures.

Dietary & Safety Concerns:

Please note that we cannot accommodate dairy and severe nut allergies on this tour. The tour is vegetarian-friendly.

Tour Information:

Capacity: Minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 14 guests per tour.
Walking Distance: Roughly 2.5 km, with a total walking time of 45 minutes.
Inclusions: All food and beverage tastings, as well as expert guidance from your local tour guide.
Weather: The tour runs regardless of weather conditions.
Seasonal: Available from November to May.

Plan Your Visit: Don’t miss this opportunity to satisfy your sweet tooth and discover the delicious world of Victoria’s chocolate scene. Book your chocolate walking tour today and treat yourself to an unforgettable culinary adventure!


Locations vary to provide the best possible experience for you!

Victoria Chocolate Tour

Adults

Youths

Showpass Explore

We have an amazing opportunity to train with world renowned hip-hop choreographers, to be inspired and to make new connections within the dance community in California.
Please join us for a night of Music Bingo!! 
Where: Fernwood Inn
When: Wed January 22nd
Time: 6pm - Doors open at 6, and the game starts at 7! Come early to get a good seat and order some food before the game begins! Full food and drink menu will be available at the Inn for you to enjoy!
Bring: EXTRA CASH for extra chances to win PRIZES​
*10% of profits will also be donated to Backpack Buddies (a non-profit organization that helps feed children living in Victoria) 
Ticket price: $20 Sold online only
 
 

Vibestreet Dance Music Bingo Ticket

Join us Thursday, March 6th for a fun night of music bingo as well as a silent and live auction in support of Beacon Hill's Intermediate Team on their journey to greatness!  
Doors open at 6 pm and Music Bingo starts at 7 p.m sharp! Arrive early to get a good seat and enjoy dinner.Everyone gets a card for each of the two rounds and can purchase additional cards for $5 in support of the team!Ticket price: $30 Sold online
Full food and drink menu will be available at the Inn for you to enjoy!
Don't forget to bring extra cash to purchase additional bingo tickets. 
 

Beacon Hill Intermediate Baseball Music Bingo

Abroad
This Concert is at Christ Church Cathedral
​Doors open at 6:45PM/Pre-concert talk at 7:00PM/Concert 7:30PM 
​Why stay at home when there’s a whole world to explore? In the organ lofts of Europe’s great cathedrals, Baroque keyboard players had unparalleled resources for musical expression, with all the grandeur and drama you could wish for. This program will take us on a musical tour of seventeenth- century Europe, stopping at the great churches of five major cities to hear the resident organists improvising: Seville, Rome, Augsburg, Passau, and Lübeck. The organ at Christ Church Cathedral provides an ideal venue for this program, which features some of the gloriously colourful South German music that inspired Helmuth Wolff to build this instrument.
 
Festival Pass 2025

Christ Church Cathedral

Pacific Baroque Festival - Concert # 2

Senior/Student

Victoria Conservatory of Music

Entry for this concert is at The Victoria Conservatory of Music 900 Johnson Street. 
Une soirée inoubliable avec Yves Lambert et son Grand Orchestre
La SFV a le grand honneur de présenter Yves Lambert, une véritable légende de la musique traditionnelle québécoise (Chanteur et cofondateur de La Bottine Souriante)
Pour souligner ses 50 ans de carrière, Yves Lambert s’offre un Grand Orchestre de 7 musiciennes et musiciens, avec son équipe de base, Paul Audy (guitare, voix) Robin Boulianne (violon, mandoline, podorythmie, voix) Mathieu Royer (contrebasse) auquel s’ajoutent Geneviève St-Pierre (clavier) et une section de vent rempli de chaleur avec Mélanie Bourrassa (clarinette basse et clarinette), Mary Chalk (basson) et Gabriel Schwartz (saxophone, flûte traversière, piccolo et percussion).
Avec le Grand Orchestre Yves part en grand ! Un spectacle généreux et festif avec une orchestration qui explore de nouvelles avenues harmoniques et rythmiques. Monsieur Lambert propose avec le Grand Orchestre, un spectacle empreint de textures sonores affirmant toujours sa « québécitude » passionnée, ouverte et créative.
 
Je suis un amoureux de l’harmonie, de la musicalité, peu importe le style de musique, et présentement, j’ai des musiciens qui sont vraiment des virtuoses. Malgré que j’ai un tempérament de rocker, même en faisant du folklore, on sent de la sensibilité. C’est fluide, c’est beau, c’est audacieux, ça a toutes les qualités – Yves Lambert
 

Ne manquez pas cette soirée exceptionnelle dans la salle magnifique du Alix Goolden Performance Hall. Venez célébrer 50 ans de musique, de passion et de partage avec l’inimitable Yves Lambert! 🎶

Le cadeau parfait à offrir à vos proches pour Noël – Prévente du 3 décembre jusqu’au 17 janvier !  : 35 $ + taxes
Prix régulier à partir du 18 janvier : 45 $ + taxes



Horaire:

18h : Ouverture des portes
19h : Première partie
20h : Yves Lambert


An unforgettable evening with Yves Lambert and his Grand Orchestre
The SFV has the great honor to present Yves Lambert, a true legend of traditional Quebec music (Singer and co-founder of La Bottine Souriante)
To mark his 50-year career, Yves Lambert offers himself a Grand Orchestra of 7 musicians, with his core team, Paul Audy (guitar, vocals), Robin Boulianne (violin, mandolin, podorythmy, vocals), Mathieu Royer (double bass), Geneviève St-Pierre (keyboard) and a warmth-filled wind section with Mélanie Bourrassa (bass clarinet and clarinet), Mary Chalk (bassoon) and Gabriel Schwartz (saxophone, flute, piccolo and percussion).
With the Grand Orchestre Yves goes big! A generous and festive show with an orchestration that explores new harmonic and rhythmic avenues. Mr. Lambert offers with the Grand Orchestre, a show imbued with sound textures that always affirms his passionate, open and creative "Quebecitude".
 
I'm a lover of harmony, musicality, no matter the style of music, and right now, I have musicians who are really virtuosos. Even though I have a rocker temperament, even when making folklore, you feel sensitivity. It's fluid, it's beautiful, it's bold, it has all the qualities – Yves Lambert
 

Don't miss this exceptional evening in the magnificent Alix Goolden Performance Hall. Come celebrate 50 years of music, passion and sharing with the inimitable Yves Lambert! 🎶

The perfect gift to give to your loved ones for Christmas – Presale from December 3rd to January 17th!: $35 (plus fees)
Regular price starting January 18: $45 (plus fees)


Schedule:

6 p.m.: Doors open
7 p.m.: Opening act
8 p.m.: Yves Lambert


 Venue Accessibility 
The 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area. 


Yves Lambert, 50 ans de la Bottine à aujourd’hui !

General Admission -Presale until January 17

Join us for a Music Bingo night to support the VCRC Junior Rowing Program at Elk Lake! This fundraiser will help raise money to replace essential boat equipment, replace boats and send our young athletes away to regattas, so they can continue to grow and compete at their best.
Get ready for a night of lively music, singing, and plenty of laughter! 
Doors open at 7:30pm, so come early to grab a great seat before the game starts at 8:00pm.
Ticket Price: $30 (Sold online only)
What to expect:

Extra Bingo cards for $10 cash@ if you’re eager to play more than one card and increase your chances to win some amazing prizes!
An amazing food and drink menu available at the Inn to keep you refreshed and energized throughout the night.
50/50 draw
A fantastic evening of fun, banter, and community spirit!

Don’t miss out on this super fun night—we can’t wait to see you there!
 

VCRC Junior Rowing Music Bingo

Join us for a fun-filled Valentine's or Galentine's Music Bingo Night, supporting the Grad 2025 class at Lochside Elementary School with great tunes, prizes and community spirit!
Tickets $25 sold online only. 
Full food and drink menu available for you to enjoy! Doors at 7:30 - Game starts at 8pm sharp!

Lochside 2025 Grad Music Bingo Ticket

FIREWORKS!
It's our first fireworks night of the season thanks to The Wilson's Group of Companies! Don't miss the first of four fireworks nights of the year!  Widely known as the best little fireworks show in town!  Tickets sell fast for this event, so get yours now before they are gone! 
Sponsored by The Wilson's Transportation Group.

Wilson's Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park

Port Angeles Lefties vs. Victoria HarbourCats - FIREWORKS!

GA Adult - General Admission

GA Senior (65+) - General Admission

GA Youth (3-12) - General Admission

GA Group 10-19 - General Admission

GA Group 20+ - General Admission

PR Adult - Premium Reserved

PR Senior (65+) - Premium Reserved

PR Youth (3-12) - Premium Reserved

PR GROUP 10-19 - Premium Reserved

PR Group 20+ - Premium Reserved

GR Adult - Grandstand Reserved

GR Senior (65+) - Grandstand Reserved

GR Youth (3-12) - Grandstand Reserved

GR GROUP 10-19 - Grandstand Reserved

GR GROUP 20+ - Grandstand Reserved

CLUB Seats Adult

CLUB Seats Senior (65+)

CLUB Seats Youth (3-12)

Diamond Club

Victoria HarbourCats Baseball Club

Joy
Alix Goolden Performance Hall, Victoria Conservatory of Music
​Doors open at 6:45PM/Pre-concert talk at 7:00PM/Concert 7:30PM
Entry for this concert is at The Victoria Conservatory of Music - 900 Johnson Street. The Balcony is closed for this event.
This program includes one of J.S. Bach’s best-loved cantatas, the “wedding” cantata, BWV 202, along with the sunny violin concerto in E Major, and a ‘fictive’ wedding cantata compiled by Dorothee Mields of iindividual movements from other Bach works. A feast of joyful music!
Festival Pass 2025
Venue Accessibility
The 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.

900 Johnson Street

Pacific Baroque Festival - Concert #5

CANADA DAY FIREWORKS!
It's our annual Canada Day fireworks celebration!  Don't miss the best little fireworks show in town as we enjoy Canada's Birthday!  Tickets sell fast for this event, so get yours now before they are gone! 
 

Redmond Dudes vs. Victoria HarbourCats - CANADA DAY FIREWORKS!

The entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music -
entrance at 900 Johnson Street. The Balcony is closed for this event.
Admission is free with an RSVP ticket. All are welcome. 
About the event 
The annual Spark to Flame concert, presented by the Ann & George Nation Conservatory School of Classical Music, is a cherished event that nurtures the talents of young, emerging artists as they take their first steps toward professional musicianship. In this milestone year, as the Victoria Conservatory of Music celebrates its 60th anniversary and 25 years of performances in the Alix Goolden Performance Hall, the event promises to be more memorable than ever. 
Open to all Conservatory students, soloists are selected through a rigorous audition process and then guided by Conservatory faculty in the weeks leading up to the concert, including special rehearsals with an orchestra. 
This year’s performance, held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, will spotlight seven exceptional student soloists, accompanied by an ensemble of peers, faculty, and professional musicians for an evening of inspiring music. 
Free admission to this concert is made possible through the generous support of the Music Performance Trust Fund  
Student Soloists 

Michelle George (piano) 


Joanne Jiang (cello) 


Simi Luttrell (piano) 


Isidora Uhlman (violin) 


Emilia Vozian (flute) 


Sylvan Wilkinson (saxophone) 


Jack Yang (piano) 

Venue Accessibility 
The 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area. 
 

Spark to Flame Student Showcase

General Admission - Free

This is an all DnB Jungle event in a beautiful intimate downtown venue. 
Line-Up:
ROOKS
SHINOBI
SPIKEY DJ
PRECISION B2B KIRTAY
PLASTIC MOTIVE
SHAWNANIGANS 
Hosted by: MC OBE G
 
PLUR and ROAR in full effect. 
 

1015 Fort Street

Lovey Dovey Mushy BASS!!

Advance Ticket

NeXstep Entertainment

Santur player, composer, and cultural inventor Amir Amiri dwells at the centre of a unique musical universe where ancient inspiration, dazzling virtuosity, and bold creativity meet. Surrounding himself with outstanding collaborators from the worlds of jazz, classical and world music, Amiri fearlessly transcends genres and borders, exquisitely transporting his ancient instrument into the musical conversations of our time. Born in Tehran, Iran, Amiri is a master of the santur, a 72-string instrument dating from approximately 500 BCE.
Since arriving in Canada in 1996, Amiri has created numerous groundbreaking ensembles including the Amir Amiri Ensemble, inspired by the fluidity of musical influences in Iran. The Amir Amiri ensemble is an ensemble of virtuoso musicians from the Persian tradition: Amir Amiri (santur),  Abdul-Wahab Khayyali (oud), Reza Abaee (ghaychak),  Omar Abu Afech (Viola), and Hamin Honari (percussion). Inspired by the diversity and fluidity of the many musical influences of Iran, the Amir Amiri Ensemble creates an engaging and distinctive sound fusing the refinement of traditional and spiritual Persian music with folkloric and modern elements. In seeking to expand the boundaries of these musical traditions, balancing heritage and innovation, they find that the possibilities are limitless. In the eclectic musical universe of Amir Amiri Ensemble, borders are abolished to make way for bewitching alchemy, a mystical conversation between these kindred-spirit musicians.

 

First Metropolitan United Church

"Whispers of Persia" - Amir Amiri Ensemble - Victoria

Facing Financial Barriers

Children 12 and under

Peace 
Alix Goolden Performance Hall, Victoria Conservatory of Music
​Doors open at 10:30AM/Concert 11:00AM
Entry for this concert is at The Victoria Conservatory of Music - 900 Johnson Street. The Balcony is closed for this event.
The German Reformation initiated by Martin Luther, along with the invention of the printing press, led to religious and cultural unrest, culminating in the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648). This resulted in an exceptionally fertile time in the arts, with writers, artists and composers reflecting the horrors of war and the longing for peace and heavenly pleasures.
Festival Pass 2025
Venue Accessibility
The 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.

Pacific Baroque Festival - Concert #3

Welcome to Victoria, a charming city that combines coastal beauty with captivating experiences! Explore serene gardens and historic architecture as you stroll along the Inner Harbour. Immerse yourself in the local arts scene, from intimate galleries to lively street performances. Join in the coastal rhythm as you indulge in fresh seafood and enjoy outdoor adventures, creating unforgettable memories at every turn.

Bienvenue à Victoria, une ville charmante qui allie la beauté côtière à des expériences captivantes ! Explorez des jardins sereins et une architecture historique en vous promenant le long du Inner Harbour. Plongez-vous dans la scène artistique locale, des galeries intimes aux performances animées dans les rues. Rejoignez le rythme côtier en vous régalant de fruits de mer frais et profitez d'aventures en plein air, créant des souvenirs inoubliables à chaque tournant.

Victoria

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Charity & Causes

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Family Friendly

Food & Beverage

Music

Sports

Travel & Outdoor

Discover the best events and things to do in Calgary, a vibrant city with a wide range of activities! Immerse yourself in the local culture as you watch ice skating enthusiasts enjoy their Tim Hortons coffee. Feel the excitement as residents cheer on the Calgary Flames and Calgary Stampede, embodying their passion for hockey and cowboy hats. Exciting events, captivating concerts, and engaging activities await around every corner.

Discover the best events and things to do in Vancouver! Experience the joy of kayaking alongside playful seals, embark on invigorating hikes, and embrace unique yoga sessions. Join the locals in enjoying hilarious stand-up comedy shows that will leave you laughing the night away with friends and family. In Vancouver, laughter and quirky escapades are always in store.

Welcome to Toronto, a city where skyscrapers touch the sky and breathtaking lake views await! Indulge in the diverse food scene where poutine and sushi become the perfect pair. Take your bravery to new heights at the iconic CN Tower and soak up the vibrant entertainment in downtown.

Discover the excitement of Edmonton! From exhilarating bison encounters at Elk Island to enchanting winter adventures in ice castles, there's no shortage of unforgettable experiences and events. Join the poutine craze, indulge in non-stop concerts, make a splash at waterparks, and immerse yourself in lively festivals.

Welcome to Seattle, where the Emerald City meets epic adventures! Rain or shine, this place rocks. Stroll through Pike Place Market, catch a glimpse of the iconic Space Needle, and taste your way through a coffee paradise. Then, dive into the funky Fremont neighbourhood and embrace its quirky art. Coffee, music, and stunning scenery await in this Pacific gem!

Welcome to Winnipeg, the heart and soul of the prairies! Immerse yourself in a city that has a blend of rich history, thriving arts, and a bustling culinary scene. From festivals that celebrate diverse cultures to exploring the scenic beauty of parks and rivers, Winnipeg offers year-round excitement.

Discover the enchanting city of Saskatoon, where prairie beauty meets urban excitement! Whether you're exploring the stunning riverbank, immersing yourself in the thriving arts and music scene, or indulging in culinary delights inspired by local flavors, Saskatoon offers an unforgettable experience throughout the year, leaving you in awe of its natural charm and vibrant cultural tapestry

Discover Edinburgh, Texas: A vibrant hub of events, attractions, and unique activities. Dive into the heart of Texas culture, enjoy unforgettable experiences, and make memories in Edinburgh's top destinations. Your next adventure awaits!

Welcome to Kelowna, the vibrant gem of the Okanagan Valley! From picturesque vineyards and orchards to breathtaking lakes and mountains, our city is a year-round paradise offering endless adventures, delectable culinary experiences, and captivating cultural events that will leave you mesmerized

Ottawa, Canada's capital, where stunning architecture and a vibrant art scene await! Discover the city's 29 museums, explore beautiful parks, and take leisurely walks along tree-lined streets. Immerse yourself in the beauty of gardens and indulge in chic cafes, brunch spots, and lively farmers markets. Ottawa, is a city that will capture your heart.

Welcome to Whistler, the ultimate playground for snow enthusiasts and mountain adventurers! Experience the majesty of the mountains and the fluffy snow. Prepare for heart-racing adventures, from exhilarating skiing to epic explorations on mountain biking trails. The possibilities for fun things to do and engaging activities are limitless.

Welcome to Hamilton, a city of endless exploration! Dive into local museums where history comes to life, embrace the vibrant arts scene where creativity is at every corner, and explore the bustling downtown where music fills the air. And the best part? Just a short distance away, you'll find nature trails, parks, and breathtaking waterfalls, waiting to be explored.

Come visit the white sand beaches in Prince Edward and soak up the sun. Get ready for tastings that will make your taste buds sing with joy at the local wineries and distilleries. Immerse yourself in the city's vibrant festivals, and set sail with the Yacht Clubs for an adventure on the waves. The perfect recipe for the best time!

Explore the top events and things to do in Red Deer, a lively city nestled between Calgary and Edmonton! Dive into local charm as you stroll through scenic parks or watch as families enjoy the beloved Bower Ponds. Get swept up in the excitement as residents cheer on their Red Deer Rebels or celebrate the thrill of Westerner Days. With fun festivals, lively concerts, and year-round outdoor adventures, Red Deer offers an experience that’s full of energy and warmth.

Friendship
Alix Goolden Performance Hall, Victoria Conservatory of Music
Doors open at 6:45PM/Pre-concert talk at 7:00PM/Concert 7:30PM
Entry for this concert is at The Victoria Conservatory of Music - 900 Johnson Street. The Balcony is closed for this event.
​This program brings together the music of four prominent North German composers of the 17th century, Reinken, Buxtehude, Theile and Erlebach, whose friendship is documented in a painting by Johannes Voorhout: “Allegorie der Freundshaft”
Festival Pass 2025
Venue Accessibility
The 900 Johnson Street entrance is at ground-level and wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator located on the first floor: as you enter the building go down the ramp to your right and the elevator is on the left at the bottom. Priority seating can be provided at concerts if you have accessibility issues; please contact the Venues Department . Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located on the main floor, beside the lobby in the Reception and Registration area.

Pacific Baroque Festival - Concert #4

The 2025 Pacific Baroque Festival embraces the most cherished human values as expressed through the music of 17th and 18th century Germany. Curated by our featured soloist, the extraordinary German soprano Dorothee Mields, the programs exemplify the most profound emotions, expressed in music for voice and an intimate instrumental ensemble. The music of Buxtehude and Bach are a thread through the festival programs, combined with that of lesser-known composers whose music deserves to be heard.
 “Her vocal instrument is flawless: pure and transparent in timbre, yet capable of the most subtle inflections and cultivated shadings.  She can find both radiant sweetness and compelling emotional depth…”
– Vancouver Classical Music
“This soprano has everything: sweetness, “unaffected purity” (Charles Downey),pitch-perfect intonation, unflappable at any tempo, and with a movingly dramaticexecution of the text because she loves the word nearly as much as the note.”
– forbes.com
“Mields is splendid. Her poise, luminous vocalism and animated dialogue with theband show why she’s an Early Music legend.” 
– BBC Music Magazine
Concert #1: Home - Tuesday, February 18, 7:30pm is at St. Barnabas Church. 
 Pacifica Baroque Festival - Concert #1 - 1525 Begbie Street - Victoria - Feb 18, 2025 · Showpass
Tickets for concert #1 must be purchased separately. The concert is not included in the Festival Pass.
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Concerts Included in the Festival Pass:
Concert #2: Abroad - Wednesday, February 19 at 7:30 pm at Christ Church Cathedral
Pacific Baroque Festival - Concert # 2 - Christ Church Cathedral - Victoria - Feb 19, 2025 · Showpass
Concert #3: Peace - Thursday, February 20 at 11:00 am at Alix Goolden Performance Hall
Pacific Baroque Festival - Concert #3 - 900 Johnson Street - Victoria - Feb 20, 2025 · Showpass
Concert #4: Friendship - Friday, February 21 at 7:30 pm at Alix Goolden Performance Hall
Pacific Baroque Festival - Concert #4 - 900 Johnson Street - Victoria - Feb 21, 2025 · Showpass
Concert #5: Joy - Saturday, February 22 at 7:30 pm at Alix Goolden Performance Hall
Pacific Baroque Festival - Concert #5 - 900 Johnson Street - Victoria - Feb 22, 2025 · Showpass
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Choral Evensong: Sunday, February 23 at 4:00 pm at Christ Church Cathedral- Free Admission. 

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Saturday Feb 8th! 
RealEyes Presents: DJs Cristobal and Matt Rose at Lucky Bar.
Cristobal and Matt Rose are two legendary Canadian dance music DJs, each in their own right.
Cristobal is co-founder of the Montreal techno label Fur Trade Recordings and is a regular face at Barbossa, San Soleil and institutions like Sona and Stereo.  Cristobal’s dynamic sets express the elements of sound that he has collected from Chile to Ecuador to Brooklyn to Montréal and have made crowds bounce, from Detroit to Berlin and back.
Matt Rose is the creative force behind the legendary Remember parties at Lake Town Ranch. Renowned for curating some of the most exceptional music lineups on the West Coast, Matt is a masterful dance floor conductor. Whether organizing unforgettable events or commanding the decks himself, he continues to inspire and energize music lovers and peers alike.
This will be one for the record books!Join us Saturday February 8th for an epic night of music.

Cristobal & Matt Rose

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Concert is at St Barnabas Church
Note: Due to space limitations, this concert is not included in the Festival Pass. Tickets for this concert must be purchased separately.
Doors open at 6:45PM/Pre-Concert Talk 7:00PM/Concert 7:30PM
World travel may have its attractions, but in the end there’s no place like home. In the privacy of a comfortable music room, Baroque keyboard players could explore musical ideas that were too intimate—or too irreveren —for a formal public setting. This program explores the capabilities of the Brombaugh chamber organ at St Barnabas Church to capture the sounds of home: laughter and tears, songs and dances, and even the sounds of a few domestic animals.
 
Festival Pass 2025

1525 Begbie Street

Pacific Baroque Festival - Concert #1

Seniors/Students

Friday Feb 14th, Valentines Edition! 
BESTIEan R&B Party
w. Low & The Beastie DJs // Follow @bestiernbparty on IG for updates and contests!
Music by…SZA, Beyonce, Tinashe, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Ciara, TLC, Aaliyah, Usher, Frank Ocean, Bryson Tiller, 6lack, Jeremih, Khalid, The Weeknd and a lot more…
$10 Adv. First 20 tickets sold include a + 1, Bring a Bestie!

BESTIE - An R&B Party

Bring a bestie! (includes a +1)

Friday Feb 7th!
It's The 10 Dollar Rap Show!
Featuring performances by: Sweatpant Superstars, Bobby Arson & Stevie G, BRAINiac, liquid jane and beats by DJ Low.  
Doors @ 7 pm, $10 
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BIOS:
Sweatpant Superstars
We like to rap and have fun. Our first memories of rapping at Lucky Bar are old enough to vote and have kids of their own by now. These magic sweatpants of ours have journeyed across the vast plains of eternity and have recently returned home to ride anew. Come celebrate the rebirth of comfort, the return of the empire of elastic waistbands, and the voice of leisure wear enthusiasts the world over. We are still pretty sure that this whole internet thing is just a fad, so we didn’t sign up for any of these newfangled social medias until today.
 
Bobby Arson
I'm a rapper/DJ from the western edge of Canada. 1 of the 4 founders of the Outright Cypher, a weekly freestyle jumpoff that ran for 13 years in the heart of Victoria B.C. I have a habit of leaving everything on the stage. I have been lucky enough to spit with some of the best hip-hop artists in the world. I can still rap the periodic table of elements, and I'm just here to make music and have fun. I wrote my own Bio. I know these are usually not in the first person point of view, but feel like pretending someone else did it is hacky AF. I'm still trying to get my vocabulary up to an Aesop Rock level, but I know I never will. I'm also still trying to not sound like slug in 03, but again, I know I never will.
BRAINiac
BRAINiac, a product of Vernon, BC, and a '90s baby deeply influenced by Hip-Hop's golden era, found his musical calling at W.L. Seaton. Immersed in jazzstudies and inspired by classic acts like Nas and Mobb Deep, he evolved hissound with modern influences like Earl Sweatshirt, Joey Bada$$, Mac Millerand Action Bronson. BRAINiac's fusion of old-school authenticity withcontemporary innovation defines his quest to curate a fresh sound in Hip-Hop, reflecting his diverse musical ourney.
LiquidjaneAfter spending her 20’s cultivating her style in Victoria’s jam and cypher communities, and performing as a vocalist/ emcee in live bands The Spliff Personalities and The Miles Skye Club, Skye Allen created liquidjane in 2020 to further explore her love of electronic and sample-based music, particularly 90s- early 2000s R&B and hip hop. As a passionate music lover and collector, her influences span a wide array of genres, lending to a dynamic and unique sound. In summer of 2024, liquidjane released her debut project Light Matter- a collaborative effort with producer/ beatmaker Miles Lewis, featuring bandmates and other local musicians.
 

The 10 Dollar Rap Show

ASTRAL, presented by READY, SET, SOUND, brings a matinee dream pop show Wheelies on February 9, 2025. Headlined by Victoria’s Anne Martina, whose infectious pop melodies deliver high-energy and irresistible hooks, the show will be opened by Zuva and Izzy, a Victoria local duo blending dreamy indie-pop harmonies. In the middle set, Vancouver’s Orchid Orchestra will combine modern indie pop with choral harmonies into a soul-stirring performance. Don’t miss this celestial matinee concert. Doors at 3PM. Tickets available online and at the door (card only - ready, set, sound is cashless).
 
Accessibility: ground level, gravel parking lot, wheelchair accessible with ramps at both entrances and a wheelchair accessible all genders  bathroom. Though when it’s filled inside, it’s very tight quarters. READY, SET, SOUND (Megan they/them) are committed to accommodating accessibility needs to the best of their ability including but not limited to reserving space, clearing pathways in the venue for you, etc. - please dm them @readysetsoundpresents if you would like to talk about this in further detail. 

Wheelies

"ASTRAL" with Anne Martina, Orchid Orchestra, and Zuva & Izzy

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ready, set, sound!

The Civic Orchestra of Victoria continues its 41st concert season with Stage & Screen! 
Join us at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre on Saturday, March 15th at 2pm for this exciting program.
Franz Schubert — Zauberharfe Overture (The Magic Harp)Sergei Prokofiev — Lieutenant KijéGabriel Fauré — PavaneAram Khachaturian — Masquerade Suite
 
Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 for seniors, $10 for students. Children 12 and under are free with an adult, however we ask that you select a free Children's ticket when purchasing your adult ticket so that we have an accurate seat count. Maximum children's tickets per adult is two (2). Any additional children's tickets may be purchased at the $10 student price. Thank you.
 
Please note that while Civic Orchestra concerts are family-friendly, most programs are not suitable for very young children. If attending with children, please seat yourself near an exit so that you may easily take your children to the lobby during a performance if they become disruptive. Please be mindful of the concert-going experience of the patrons around you; we want everyone to enjoy the show! Thank you. 

Dave Dunnet Community Theatre

Civic Orchestra of Victoria: Stage & Screen

Senior

Children 12 & Under

Civic Orchestra of Victoria

The Civic Orchestra presents its final concert of the 2024-2025 Season at Dave Dunnet Community Theatre on Saturday, May 24th.
The Orchestra and their new Music Director, Grant Harville, are thrilled to collaborate with violinist Megan Karls, performing Sibelius' Violin Concerto! The program will also feature works by other Northern composers Tchaikovsky, Munktell, and Canadian composer Gary Kulesha.
Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 for seniors, $10 for students. Children 12 and under are free with an adult, however we ask that you select a free Children's ticket when purchasing your adult ticket so that we have an accurate seat count. Maximum children's tickets per adult is two (2). Any additional children's tickets may be purchased at the $10 student price. Thank you.
Please note that while Civic Orchestra concerts are family-friendly, most programs are not suitable for very young children. If attending with children, please seat yourself near an exit so that you may easily take your children to the lobby during a performance if they become disruptive. Please be mindful of the concert-going experience of the patrons around you; we want everyone to enjoy the show! Thank you. 
Megan Karls
Violinist Megan Karls makes her home in the American Rockies, where she is the Concertmaster of the Wyoming Symphony, Co-Concertmaster of the Great Falls Symphony and newly appointed to the Fort Collins Symphony as Assistant Principal Second Violin. Her musical leadership is in high demand as a frequent guest concertmaster across the West, including the Billings Symphony, Bozeman Symphony and Opera Montana. Her solo concerto appearances recently have been alongside the Northwest Civic Orchestra, Milwaukee Philharmonic and the Great Falls Symphony Orchestra. 
She spends her summers performing with the Britt Festival Orchestra, as Principal Second Violin of the McCall Musicfest Orchestra, and guest teaching across the world in San Salvador, El Salvador, Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico and around the United States.
Megan is a recipient of the Yale Distinguished Music Educator Award, and the first woman in classical music to receive the Montana State Arts Council’s Artist Innovation Award. She holds degrees with honors in violin performance and political science from Lawrence University and the University of Iowa.
 Megan Karls

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