Tam Plays Mendelssohn Thursday, June 24 @ 7:30 pm www.victoriasymphony.ca Farrenc – Overture No. 2 in E-flat major Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto in E minor The last concert in the Victoria Symphony’s 2020/21 Virtual Season closes as it opened with a program featuring Concertmaster Terence Tam. Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto is an undisputed romantic masterpiece that
July 17th - 10am to 5pm The Campership Classic Charity Disc Golf Tournament happening at Mary's Farm & Sanctuary is a chance to come together as a community safely, for a day of fun and raise funds for a terrific cause - sending children and youth with physical and intellectual disabilities to Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan. Since
June 24 - August 31, 2021 Theatre SKAM is delighted to announce the return of its trucked-up-and-ready-for-delivery Pop-Up Theatre continuing in 2021. Starting June 24, and continuing throughout summer til the end of August, Victoria locals seeking to connect with their neighbours and nearby community members are once again able to order performances to their
PHAEDRA & SERENADE Phaedra premieres Thursday, June 10 | 7:30PM Immerse yourself in the passion. A two-night première of Benjamin Britten’s small-scale epic masterpieces. Conducted by Maestro Timothy Vernon, this dynamic double-bill performance from Pacific Opera Victoria and the Victoria Symphony features mezzo-soprano Allyson McHardy, tenor Colin Ainsworth, horn player Alana Despins, and musicians of
May 27 - June 25 Victoria Goes Broadway Soak in the bright lights and sounds of Broadway as the Victoria Symphony takes you on a trip to the Great White Way. MC Sean O’Loughlin and conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia join forces for a magical evening of Broadway’s greatest hits. Music from The Sound of Music, Les
ROYAL BC MUSEUM April 16, 2021–January 9, 2022 Dive deep into the stories and science that surround the magnificent orca, spirit of BC’s wild coast and apex predator of all oceans. Follow the currents of ecological activism, popular culture and Indigenous beliefs to gain a new appreciation of these sophisticated animals, long feared in Western
Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges Premiers April 1 @ 7:30 pm at victoriasymphony.ca Joseph Boulogne, also known as “Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges” was a remarkable violinist, composer, soldier and athlete. Despite having to deal with the challenges of being a person of mixed race, he was regarded as one of the most impressive figures of 18th
Friends of the DAO presents Virtual Star Parties 2021 June 26th Search for Life beyond the Solar System James Di Francesco, Director, DAO July 10th Where do Baby Stars Come From? Steve "Spaceman Steve" Mairs, East Asian Observatory, Hawai'i We are also offering ExoExplorations, an online exploration of exoplanets with activities and lessons aimed at
two Saturdays, February 20 & 27, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm via ZOOM FREE - First session free for non members. Fairbank Calligraphy Society with Christiane Lenz is teaching a FREE Online Carolingian Book Hand provides an excellent basis for learning calligraphy. (This script is an extremely legible hand and many of our familiar
Avatar Grove and "Canada's Gnarliest Tree" Avatar Grove is one of the highlights of a visit to the Port Renfrew area and well worth a visit whether you decide to make the 2 hour drive just to see the grove or if you take it in as part of your visit to this spectacular part
