| April 2009 |
| Region: Dawson Creek |
Sat
Sun |
7/1-
7/26 |
18th Annual Garden Tour & Tea
Hosted by the Dawson Creek and District Horticultural Society, the annual Tour and Tea provides a leisurely opportunity to admire the gardens of Dawson Creek and the area. The tour commences from the Art Gallery at 10:00 a.m. Maps to all the gardens are available on the day of the tour only. Cost is approximately $4.00. Plants and gardening items can be purchased along the tour, and a refreshing tea break can be enjoyed throughout the day at a designated host garden.
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| Region: Victoria |
Sun
Fri |
10/26-
12/31 |
Salmon Run
Goldstream Provincial Park, from late October through December, some 20,000 salmon make the journey from the Pacific Ocean up Finlayson Arm to spawn in the river they were born in 3/4 years earlier. Park naturalists offer hourly programs during the weekend at the park's Nature Centre describing the life cycle of chum salmon and their spawning activity with a special noon program at the picnic site. For more info on the salmon run scheduled programs at Goldstream Park, call 478-9414.
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| Region: Port Alberni |
Sun
Fri |
10/26-
12/31 |
Salmon Run
Stamp Falls Provincial Park, each year thousands of salmon fight their way up the falls and fish ladder to spawn in upper Stamp River and Great Central Lake. Viewing from late October through December.
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| Region: Campbell River |
Sun
Fri |
10/26-
12/31 |
Salmon Run
Elk Falls Provincial Park, from a riverside trail along the Quinsam River you can watch chinook, coho, chum and pink salmon returning to spawn. Viewing from late October through December.
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| Region: Victoria |
Fri
Mon |
11/21-
5/11 |
The Vikings
The Vikings: Master Mariners, Traders, Colonists, and Artisans. Visit the Maritime Museum of BC and discover the real story of the early Swedes, Danes, Norwegians, and Icelanders. Through a number of interpretive panels with mounted artifacts from excavations in North America and Europe you will experience the look of a typical settlement. You'll see the artistic motifs Vikings used in their arts & crafts, and marvel at their incredible ingenuity as ship-builders. Presented in conjunction with the Manitoba Museum, this exhibit uses archeological findings to present a much more complex picture of the Norse people than the stereotype of horned-helmeted, bloodthirsty sea rovers.
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| Region: Kelowna |
Thu
Sat |
1/8-
5/2 |
Depth of Field: The Photography of War
The Kelowna Museums are pleased to announce the opening of the newest exhibition at the Okanagan Heritage Museum, Depth of Field: The Photography of War. The exhibition examines the imagery of combat and how we perceive and understand warfare through the images that we see. Photojournalism tells a story and documents moments in life; it is a craft that communicates universal human experiences, emotions, and events. The Okanagan Heritage Museum is located at 470 Queensway Avenue. Open Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is by donation.
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| Region: Victoria |
Sat
Sun |
2/21-
4/5 |
Discover the Past Neighbourhood Walks
Local historian, John Adams has launched a new season of the popular series of Discover the Past Neighbourhood Walks. These enlightening 90-minute walks run every Saturday and Sunday until early April. Walks take place rain or shine. Please call 250-384-6698 for more information and walk start times.
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| Region: Chemainus |
Thu
Sat |
2/26-
4/11 |
Mr. Pim Passes
Mr. Pim blows into town and quickly turns an unsuspecting family's quiet country life upside down. From the writer of Winnie the Pooh comes this delightful grown up comedy. Absolutely charming...and just a trifle scandalous, the original production took the West End and Broadway by storm. For tickets and information please call 1-800-565-7738
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| Region: Cariboo |
Sat
Tue |
3/14-
4/14 |
T. Games
Big Air Competition - Location: Mt. Timothy - www.skitimothy.com
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| Region: Vancouver |
Thu
Sat |
3/19-
4/4 |
Pacific Theatre presents A Time to Dance
Audiences and critics alike fell in love with this winsome performer when she opened our 2006 season with LiLiA!, a tribute to her grandmother – and acclaimed actress – Lilia Skala. A TIME TO DANCE is a sparkling companion piece that recounts the story of Libby’s great-aunt Lisl, a pioneer of modern dance.
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| Region: Greater Victoria |
Sat
Sat |
3/21-
4/4 |
Pirates of Penzance
The Victoria Gilbert and Sullivan Society will perform the well-known, simple and definitely silly Pirates of Penzance on March 21, 22, 28, 29 at The Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney at 8pm and April 4 at The McPherson Playhouse, #3 Centennial Square, Victoria at 2pm and 8pm.
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| Region: Vancouver |
Tue
Fri |
3/24-
4/24 |
Meet Jodi Picoult!
#1 New York Times bestselling author. Jodi will be signing copies of her latest page turner, Handle With Care, a novel that explores the knotty tangle of medical ethics and personal morality. Time: 7:00pm @ Chapters Robson & Howe, 788 Robson Street, Vancouver.
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| Region: Victoria |
Mon
Sun |
3/30-
5/10 |
Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival
Applaud the future. 5,000 of Victoria's best young performing musicians, singers, dancers and actors perform daily throughout the festival at venues all around Victoria The program highlights include eight honours concerts in music theatre, strings, piano, vocal, dance and choral as well as the Roberto and Mary Wood Scholarship concerts. For more informationplease call: (250) 385-9223
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| Region: Victoria |
| Wed |
4/1 |
Nontombi Naomi Tutu
Daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and international human relations scholar Naomi Tutu discusses - us and them: how we construct the 'other'. Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street, Victoria.
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| Region: Victoria |
| Wed |
4/1 |
Free Noon Hour Talk
Bring your lunch and listen to Ken Mar, RBCM Curator of Botany explain how alpine plants can reveal information about British Columbia's history at the time of the Ice Age. Learn how research by RBCM scientists in northern BC has filled in more of BC's natural history puzzle via the most thorough arctic alpine ever undertaken in western North America.
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| Region: Kelowna |
Wed
Sun |
4/1-
10/25 |
Kelowna's Farmers Markets
Visit one of British Columbia's largest Farmers Markets & support Kelowna's local farmers & artisans. Don't forget the Thursday Evening Market.
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| Region: Vancouver |
Wed
Wed |
4/1-
4/8 |
Studies in Motion
Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company & Electric Company Theatre present Studies in Motion. A smash hit at the 2006 PuSh Festival, Studies in Motion is a physically and visually explosive spectacle, inspired by the life of 19th Century photographer Eadweard Muybridge, whose work in instantaneous photography and exhaustive studies in animal and human locomotion would prefigure the invention of the cinema. The Electric Company, one of Vancouver’s most inventive theatre companies, brings this remarkable blend of physical theatre, technology and innovative storytelling to the Playhouse stage as a special presentation in addition to the 2008/09 Mainstage season.
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| Region: Whistler |
| Wed |
4/1 |
Mum's Mountain Classic Race
This just in - the theme for the 2009 race will be Pirates of the Carribean - start planning your outfits now!! This fun annual event is open to skiing and snowboarding mums and grandmums of all ages. The day includes morning coffee, race practice, a match-time race, lunch (with Reserved Seating in the Rendezvous) and après festivities.
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| Region: Smithers |
| Thu |
4/2 |
Natural Horsemanship - Evening Demonstration
Natural Horsemanship Evening Demonstration April 2, 2009 (6:30pm-8:30pm) Join us for an evening of education and entertainment! A presentation of a system and methodology that shows you a way to become so good with horses, that even the horse will think you’re brilliant. Applies to all styles and disciplines. Location: Deep Creek Warmbloods, Snider Rd, East of Smithers, BC
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| Region: Victoria |
| Thu |
4/2 |
Wyndham Lewis and Modernism Symposium
This is a one-day event organized by the University of Victoria Libraries. The event is free and includes light refreshments and lunch. From 9:00 am-3:30 pm at Arbutus/Queenswood Room, Cadboro Commons, University of Victoria. Seating is limited so please register by March 26.
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| Region: Penticton |
Fri
Sat |
4/3-
4/4 |
14th Annual Okanagan Fest-of-Ale
For the beer aficionado, the Annual Okanagan Fest-of-Ale is the place to be in Penticton, British Columbia. A tasty selection of stouts will once again be on tap. Local restaurants and pubs are lining up for the chance to win the coveted Best Food award so visitors to the event are guaranteed to have an incredible selection of great foods to complement the great beverages available, and live entertainment all day long.
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| Region: Smithers |
Fri
Sat |
4/3-
4/4 |
Natural Horsemanship - Stage 1 Clinic
This class is where ‘horse savvy’ begins creating a positive balance of trust and respect, eliminating common problems and safety issues. Students will begin to develop and achieve an understanding of horse psychology and have a chance to put them to practice with expert hands on help. Location: Deep Creek Warmbloods, Snider Rd, East of Smithers.
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| Region: Saltspring Island |
| Sat |
4/4 |
The Hart of Art
Evelyn Hart’s many years of dancing with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet have brought her both joy and the intense demands of a life lived for art. Join this award winning ballerina as she shares the challenges and triumphs of her artistic journey. Accompanied by a selection of her tutus and tiaras, her presentation includes “behind the scenes” photographs from her 30 year career and concludes with a Q & A conversation with the audience. After her presentation, join us for a special reception to welcome Ms Hart and to help celebrate ArtSpring’s 10th anniversary. Artspring, 100 Jackson Avenue, Saltspring Island.
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| Region: Gabriola Island |
Sat
Sun |
4/4-
4/5 |
11th Annual Silva Bay Maritime Festival
The festival is a benefit for the Silva Bay Shipyard School, Canada's only full-time traditional wooden boatbuilding school, on Gabriola Island.
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| Region: Campbell River |
| Sat |
4/4 |
Dinner and Dance Fundraiser
Army Cadets Dinner and Dance Fundraiser. Hosted by the Army Cadets Sponsoring Committee April 4, 2009 at the Eagles Hall 1999-14th Ave, Campbell River. Music by The Impalas. Tickets $25.00. Come out and support our youth.
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| Region: Victoria |
| Sat |
4/4 |
Momotaro the Peach Boy
Ask anyone from Japan and they'll tell you all about the old woodcutter, his wife and their miraculous child. Arrangements of traditional Japanese folk music accompany our exciting adventure to the mysterious Island Of The Oni. Who are the Oni? We'll have to collect some friends along the way to help us find out! Ages 2-6. Time: 10-11 am. Location: Orange Hall, 1620 Fernwood Road, Victoria.
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| Region: Saltspring Island |
Sat
Sun |
4/4-
10/11 |
Salt Spring Island Saturday Market in the Park
Every Saturday from April through October, rain or shine, approximately 160 vendors display their handmade or homegrown products in Centennial Park in Ganges, Salt Spring Island.
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| Region: Kimberley |
Sat
Sun |
4/4-
4/5 |
Spring Splash
Final wind-up party at Kimberley! Live music, bbq's and spring skiing! Location: Kimberley Alpine Resort
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| Region: Rossland |
| Sun |
4/5 |
End of Season Party
Celebrate the end of the ski season with fellow snow enthusiasts, music and great food. Come experience the party that everyone talks about. Location: Red Mountain Resort
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| Region: Comox Valley |
| Sun |
4/5 |
MS Walk Comox Valley
Join us on Sunday, April 5th for the 10th annual Comox Valley MS Walk at the Courtenay Airpark. Check in 8:00 am to 9:45 am and the walk starts at 10 am. Three route lengths: 3, 7 & 10 km. Register at www.mswalks.ca.
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| Region: Victoria |
Sun
Mon |
4/5-
4/6 |
Aromatherapy Workshops
Two Extraordinary Events with David Crow L.Ac; The Pharmacy of Flowers and Ayurvedic Aromatherapy. David Crow is an acupuncturist and herbalist with over thirty years of clinical experience. He is the author of the celebrated book "In Search of the Medicine Buddha," a poetic memoir about his studies of Tibetan and Ayurvedic medicine in the Himalayas. He is the founder of The Learning Garden in Los Angeles, one of the United State’s largest school gardens. Call 250-385-6676 to register.
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| Region: Victoria |
| Sun |
4/5 |
King Arthur's Kitchen
Down in the underbelly of King Arthur's castle, behind the skillets, behind the salad bowl, behind the cauldron, the stories of Arthur's adventures and how he became king are revealed - or are they? Knights, damsels in distress, great feats of dare devilling and heroics and a knife that just won't come out of the birthday cake. All play a part in a smorgasbord of wildly imaginative tales. Sure to be a rib tickler, King Arthur's Kitchen will be as colourful as it is comic. Location: Mcpherson Playhouse, Victoria.
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| Region: Smithers |
Sun
Mon |
4/5-
4/6 |
Natural Horsemanship - Stage 2 Clinic
April 5-6, 2009 (9am-4:30pm daily) - This class continues with the teaching of natural horse play patterns and methods. Students will continue to break down the prey-predator barriers while learning to help the horse build confidence, respect and understanding on the ground and under saddle. Location: Deep Creek Warmbloods, Snider Rd, East of Smithers.
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| Region: Whistler |
| Sun |
4/5 |
Park Rider Sessions - Halfpipe
Park Rider Sessions presented by TELUS featuring Slopestyle, Rail Jams and Halfpipe will take place on both mountains utilizing the best terrain available. Competitions open to skiers and snowboarders, all ages welcome. Helmets mandatory
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| Region: Whistler |
| Sun |
4/5 |
7-Eleven Fire and Ice Show
Whistler Blackcomb turns up the heat every Sunday night with the 7-Eleven Fire & Ice Show at 6:30pm at the base of the Whistler Village Gondola. Fire spinners, fire works and Ski and Snowboard school's hottest pros throwing down big air through a ring of fire makes this event a family-friendly must do. After the show, head upstairs to the GLC's notorious Afterburn Party.
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| Region: Nanaimo |
| Sun |
4/5 |
Nanaimo Model Railroad Show
Operating model railroad layouts in various scales, sales tables, model contest, door prizes. Beban Park Rec Center 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Admission at the door.
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| Region: Terrace |
| Tue |
4/7 |
Natural Horsemanship - Evening Demonstration
Natural Horsemanship Evening Demonstration April 7, 2009 (6:30pm-8:30pm) Natural Horsemanship works through an understanding of the laws of nature and the horse’s point of view. Learn the concepts, theories, and techniques of building a foundation of respect and confidence necessary for extraordinary results with your horse. Applies to all styles and disciplines. Location: Skeena Valley Exhibition arena facility, Thornhill Frontage South Rd., Terrace.
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| Region: Nanaimo |
Wed
Thu |
4/8-
4/9 |
Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot is a Canadian icon and folk music legend. His music is heard on every classic rock and easy listening radio station in the nation. “Lightfoot’s voice is such a part of the fabric of Canada, I know it almost as well as I know my own.” ~ David Foster. Port Theatre 125 Front Street, Nanaimo
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| Region: Hornby Island |
| Fri |
4/10 |
Canadian pianist Ian Parker
Canadian pianist Ian Parker captivates audiences wherever he goes. While at Juilliard, the Canada Council for the Arts awarded him the Sylva Gelber Career Grant, which is given annually to the "most talented Canadian artist." Hornby Island Community Hall, Hornby Island.
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| Region: Whistler |
Fri
Sun |
4/10-
4/12 |
Whistler Cup
Whistler Cup is an international ski event organized by the Whistler Ski Club and hosted by Whistler-Blackcomb. Having completed its 16th year, Whistler Cup has grown to become the largest and most important ski race in North America, and internationally, for athletes aged 11 – 14 years. It is held under the auspice of FIS, the international governing body for alpine skiing. With over 390 young athletes from 17 countries, Whistler Cup brings together children from many different cultures, from around the world. With the 2010 Olympics fast approaching, Whistler Cup is the must attend race for athletes and sponsors not only in the US and Canada, but around the world. For many of our young Canadian athletes, this is the first opportunity they have to meet and ski with the world's best.
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| Region: Nelson |
| Fri |
4/10 |
Beach Party Bash
Avalanche of fun ... slush cup, dummy downhill, bbq and sunshine! Dress in your best party outfit for the last weekend of operation for the 2008/09 ski season.
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| Region: Kaslo |
Fri
Mon |
4/10-
4/13 |
Dolly Derby
It's a fishing derby for Dolly Varden at the Woodbury Resort located near Ainsworth Hot Springs. Location: Kootenay Lake
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| Region: Golden |
Fri
Sun |
4/10-
4/12 |
SUNsational Sun Splash FunkFest
Get your funky groove on and hit the slopes for the Sun Splash! With so much happening you don’t want to miss this great event. Fri: 80’s Retro Day with prizes for the best attire, break dance competition and more. Sat: The Return of the Melt Freeze Cup, Dummy Downhill and Live Funk entertainment in the Plaza. Sun: The Slush Cup, and modified GT Snow Race along with a live Funk Concert in the Plaza.
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| Region: Hornby Island |
| Fri |
4/10 |
Ian Parker
Come and hear Ian Parker on our new and beautiful 8 foot Bechstein piano! Magnetic, easy-going and delightfully articulate, pianist Ian Parker has performed worldwide. He is First Prize winner at the CBC National Radio Competition, Canadian National Music Festival and the Corpus Christie International Competition. While studying at the Juilliard School, he was awarded the the Sylva Gelber Career Grant which is given annually to the "most talented Canadian artist".
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| Region: Vancouver |
| Fri |
4/10 |
DURUFLÉ REQUIEM
The Vancouver Chamber Choir brings you the finest repertoire for chorus and orchestra every Good Friday. Make this annual Orpheum concert part of your family concert tradition. This year the music is particularly wonderful - including the sublimely beautiful Requiem based on Gregorian chant by French master Maurice Duruflé, featuring the luxuriant voices of Anita Krause, Peter McGillivray and the two choirs. Also on the programme, the vivacious rhythms and vivid colours of Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein, sung in Hebrew and highlighting the ethereal singing of countertenor Ian Howell. 8:00 p.m. Friday, The Orpheum, Vancouver.
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| Region: Fernie |
| Sat |
4/11 |
Powder Pedal Paddle Race
Another locals favourite – the PPP has been going strong since 1984! Teams of 1-5 people ski, bike, paddle and run in a fun (yet competitive!) relay race. Followed by a great dinner and party; this is the perfect season ender!
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| Region: Whistler |
Sat
Sun |
4/11-
4/12 |
Junior Freeride Competition
The original big mountain contest for kids at Whistler Blackcomb. Separate classes for boys and girls, 10-13 and 14-17. First day is check in and training and the second day is the competition day. Helmets mandatory, mouthguards recommended.
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| Region: Mt. Washington |
| Sat |
4/11 |
Dummy Downhill
Get creative and build a dummy skier or boarder to launch off a big jump just outside of the Alpine Lodge! Do your best work, because there will be prizes for best dummies… but don't get too attached, because there are also prizes for biggest wipeouts and messiest yardsales! The fun starts at 3:30pm. Dummy weight cannot exceed 200lbs or 90kg. No fireworks or pyrotechnics allowed. Judging will take place from 12pm-1:45pm @ Mt. Washington
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| Region: Whistler |
Sat
Mon |
4/11-
4/13 |
Easter, Village Street Entertainment
Visit Whistler during Easter as the Village comes alive with music, dream characters, live painting and crafts. Town Plaza Gazebo will be the hub of flag craft creations and a prime location to wave from as the Whistler Cup parade passes by. In Village Square, Cary and Paulo Lopes will be painting faces and making fantasy come to life with their extravagant sky-reaching characters. Whistler artist-athlete extraordinaires, Vanessa Stark and Olivier Roy, will team up again to paint live and add colour to Mountain Square and local musicians will be scattered throughout the Village playing original songs and old favourites.
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| Region: Fort Steele |
| Sun |
4/12 |
Great Easter Egg Hunt
This 18th annual tradition is presented by the Friends of Fort Steele for their member families and others. In addition to the hunt for chocolate eggs, activities include egg and spoon races, easter crafts, silly parade and an Easter egg decorating contest. Event runs from noon-4 pm. Admission is free for Friends of Fort Steele Society members, or by donation.
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| Region: Mt. Washington |
| Sun |
4/12 |
Barq's Slush Cup
Participants straightline it over a small ramp or down a run in and over the giant custom slush pit between the Alpine Lodge and Mnt Tek. The challenge is to cross the pit without getting wet! Participants can use skis snowboards or other props/vessels to aid them in crossing the pit. No ski poles or other sharp objects permitted. Mt. Washington.
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| Region: Victoria |
| Sun |
4/12 |
Stand-up Comedy Workshop
A full-day workshop with veteran comedian and teacher Chris Molineux - (Just for Laughs - Inspector Gadget) - that covers all aspects of writing and performance:timing, voices, movement, facial expression etc. Sunday - April 12th - 11 am - 4 pm. Location: Intrepid Studio Space - 1609 Blanshard St. Victoria.
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| Region: Esquimalt |
| Mon |
4/13 |
Easter Eggstravaganza Swim
Easter is never quite the same without Esquimalt Recreation’s Easter Eggstravaganza Swim! Join the Easter Bunny in the pool for games, photos, and an easter egg hunt! Click for More »
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| Region: Victoria |
| Mon |
4/13 |
WIVA Wine Tasting
Come to the first Wine Islands Vintners Association Wine Tasting Event at the Inn at Laurel Point from 4-7pm. Sample local wines and cheeses and participate in the blind tasting!
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| Region: Victoria |
Tue
Fri |
4/14-
4/17 |
The Ends of the Earth
Renowned for his quirky off beat comedies, Morris Panych has a unique take on life. Frank, an unremarkable man, and Walker, an unlucky one, are determined to confirm their suspicions that the other is out to get him. In their frantic attempts to lose one another they end up in the same hotel, The Ends of the Earth. This delightfully warped tale serves to remind us all that fear can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone, Victoria
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| Region: 100 Mile House |
Wed
Sat |
4/15-
5/2 |
Festival of the Arts
April 15 - 22 and April 26 - May 2: Martin Exeter Hall, 100 Mile House
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| Region: Duncan |
Thu
Sun |
4/16-
4/19 |
Cowichan Intl. Aboriginal Film Festival
This event showcases the work of indigenous film makers from around the world, as well as featuring the work of visual and performing artists through the Festival's Gallery of Artists and the Opening Ceremonies and other special events. Join us in Duncan to view films, meet the film makers and other film industry professionals, and enjoy the dancers, drummers and other performers as well as the gallery of artists and artisans, in an intercultural event that showcases film, art, food and culture.
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| Region: Victoria |
| Thu |
4/16 |
The Magic Flute
Pacific Opera is proud to present its first Magic Flute in over 20 years. In German with English surtitles. Conductor Timothy Vernon and Director Glynis Leyshon team up with designer John Ferguson to bring us a production infused with the graceful spirit and elegance of fin-de-siècle Vienna and inspired by Otto Wagner’s art nouveau structures with their harmonious marriage of beauty and function. Royal Theatre, Victoria.
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| Region: Vancouver |
Thu
Sat |
4/16-
4/18 |
A Streetcar named Desire
Once is not enough! John Alleyne’s acclaimed A Streetcar Named Desire returns to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre stage!Based on the 1947 Tennessee Williams Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, A Streetcar Named Desire is a highly dramatic contemporary ballet. This full-length work includes Alleyne’s unique signature choreography as well an innovative lighting, set and costume design, and an original jazz score. Ballet BC, 6th floor, 677 Davie Street, Vancouver.
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| Region: Kelowna |
Thu
Sat |
4/16-
4/18 |
BC Interior Jazz Festival
1500 competitors registered from the Okanagan, Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island as well as Seattle & Washington. Participants receive a post performance analysis & coaching from an adjudicator. Public is welcome to all daily adjudicated performances. Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water St.
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| Region: Sidney |
Fri
Sun |
4/17-
4/19 |
Clayworks 2009
Annual show and sale features the functional, decorative and sculptural pottery of the Saanich Peninsula Clay Artists' Society with guest artists. Meet local potters and see their work. Free admission. Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney.
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| Region: Sidney |
Fri
Sun |
4/17-
4/19 |
4th Annual Hot Jazz Jubilee
A three-day festival with 13 fabulous bands from all over North America playing jazz music from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Presented by the Van Isle Live Music Preservation Society. Free shuttle to and from Victoria. For tickets and info call (250) 882-5299. Location: Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney.
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| Region: Whistler |
Fri
Sun |
4/17-
4/26 |
TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival
Each spring, Whistler hosts the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival, one of the largest snow sports, music and entertainment festivals in the world. For 10 days, pro skiers and snowboarders impress with their biggest bags of tricks at world renowned competitions, free concerts rock the village, film and fine art events dazzle crowds, and parties pump up the beats.
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| Region: Victoria |
Fri
Sun |
4/17-
4/19 |
Victoria Home Expo 2009
Home related products, services, decorating, renovations, entertainment, seminars...it's all here! Juan de Fuca Rec Centre, 1767 Island Highway, Victoria.
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| Region: Williams Lake |
Fri
Sun |
4/17-
4/19 |
Williams Lake Indoor Rodeo
Cariboo Memorial Arena, Williams Lake.
www.wlindoorrodeo.com
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| Region: Creston |
Fri
Sun |
4/17-
4/19 |
Spring Art Show & Sale
Rotacrest Horizon Hall: Description: It's the IMAGES Group Annual Spring Art Show and Sale of original works of art including oil, acrylic, watercolour paintings, pottery, fibre art and sculpture.
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| Region: Kamloops |
Fri
Sun |
4/17-
4/19 |
2009 BC Gymnastics Championships
The largest gymnastics competition in the province held annually. We crown over 70 provincial champions in a variety of age & competitive levels for both artistic & trampoline gymnastics. Over 900 athletes are expected to compete.
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| Region: Victoria |
| Sat |
4/18 |
Outdoor & Marine Garage Sale
The Maritime Museum of BC hosts the Massive Outdoor & Marine Garage Sale. With over 50 vendors, it is one of the largest garage sales around. You're sure to find what you're looking for. Donated items are also accepted. All proceeds go to support the Museum - 28 Bastion Square, Victoria.
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| Region: Port Alberni |
Sat
Mon |
4/18-
6/15 |
Balance of Mother Earth Art Show
First Art Exhibition of Ahtsik Native Art Gallery. Group of First Nations Artists work relating to the theme of how we treat our environment from a First Nations Cultural point of view.
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| Region: Parksville |
| Sat |
4/18 |
MARS Rhodo Show and Plant
Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society (MARS) presents its annual Rhodo Show and Plant Sale. This is the event locals ask for. Judged rhodos are displayed in a wide range of categories, that for the most part are open to the public to enter. Vendors come from up and down the island and the mainland to sell plants that are often not found at the bigger nurseries. There are unusual perennials, alpines Japanese maples as well as many rhododendrons, uncommon species and hybrids. We're all about information. Parksville Curling Club.
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| Region: Oliver |
| Sat |
4/18 |
April Wine Festival
Come & enjoy tasting the new wine releases & step back in time. Play black jack, Texas Hold’em, roulette & Wheel of Fortune. Enjoy food from local restaurants & wine from our outstanding South Okanagan wineries. Corkscrew Saloon Casino Oliver.
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| Region: Kamloops |
Sat
Sat |
4/18-
10/24 |
Kamloops Regional Farmers
Farmers, artisans & other vendors bring their wares to be sold to the throngs of weekend shoppers. Everything is fresh & tasty.
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| Region: Whistler |
Sat
Sat |
4/18-
4/25 |
State of the Art
New for 2009, State of the Art features break-out and renowned contemporary artists from the worlds of street and snow. The TELUS Whistler Conference Centre Grand Foyer will be transformed into a place of mind-bombs and eye-candy showcasing over 30 artists in a 150-plus piece installation. Art mediums include canvas, sculpture, skate decks, photography, film and graffiti.
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| Region: Whistler |
| Sun |
4/19 |
ORAGE Masters
Eight teams of four skiers (three male and one female) battle head-to-head in an event that's truly taken on a life of its own. Rightfully dubbed the "Anti-comp", Th e Orage Masters is one part slopestyle, one part free-for-all and one part masquerade party. And the only place you'll find skiing's heavy weights riding in anything from Wizard of Oz costumes, to Chuck Norris suits to pirate outfits. Competing for unique prizing on a custom built slope course, The Orage Masters is unlike anything you've ever seen before
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| Region: Sparwood |
Sun
Sat |
4/19-
4/25 |
Art & Culture Week
10th Anniversary! A display and sale of art and cultural related items. Art & Cultural Fair; Ethnic Dancers; Luncheon; Workshops. Location: Greenwood Mall
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| Region: Vancouver |
| Sun |
4/19 |
Tara Cheyenne Performance
The ever popular Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg is back with her highly physical, character-driven solo work that uniquely blends dance and theatre. With her specialized solos ranging from film noir movie stars, to mermaids, to heavy metal punks, who knows what surprising character Tara’s next performance at Dance Allsorts will bring us.
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| Region: Whistler |
Mon
Sun |
4/20-
4/26 |
Grenade Games
New for 2009, the Grenade Games have set themselves apart as the snowboard industries best end-of-season contest and party, now in their fifth year they are coming to Whistler for the first time during the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival. In the tradition of the Grenade Games, the contest will combine typical snowboard events with an unexpected twist. The Superpipe has evolved into somet hing bigger and better, snowboarders will be challenged to hurl themselves down a mogul field for the first-of-its-kind dual slalom mogul event, and all of it will be capped off in front of thousands of screaming fans on the night of Saturday, April 26
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| Region: Whistler |
Mon
Sun |
4/20-
4/26 |
Discover Whistler Days
Don't miss the opportunity to fine tune those skiing or snowboarding skills or the chance to try one of these sports for the first time before the season ends. During Discover Whistler Days save 40 per cent off the regular price of select Whistler Blackcomb ski and snowboard school programs.
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| Region: Whistler |
| Tue |
4/21 |
Filmmaker Showdown
Filmmaking becomes an athletic endeavor at Whistler's annual 72 Hour Filmmaker Showdown. The competition, an integral part of the TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival's line-up, challenges artists to perform feats of speed, endurance and precision, with the call to shoot, edit and produce a three-five minute digital film set within a 100 kilometer radius of Whistler in the space of 72 hours. Featured films have gone on to win XDance prizes, MTV screenings, and viral web domination. The event concludes with a gala ceremony at the TELUS Whistler Conference Centre, April 21.
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| Region: Kaslo |
| Wed |
4/22 |
Montreal Guitar Trio MG3
Kaslo Concert Society presents: MG3. 7:30 pm at St. Andrew's United Church -tickets available at the door. Individual concert tickets: Adult $20; Senior $18; Unaccompanied students $5. School-age children admitted free when accompanied by an adult patron. Contact Info: call 353-7539 or 354-5368.
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| Region: Quesnel |
Thu
Sun |
4/23-
4/26 |
11th Annual Bluegrass Jamboree
For more info about this event: (250) 992-6290
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| Region: Williams Lake |
Fri
Sun |
4/24-
4/26 |
Williams Lake Home Show
For more info about this event: www.bchomeshows.com
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| Region: Ladysmith |
Fri
Sat |
4/24-
5/9 |
"The Cemetery Club"
“The Cemetery Club” follows a dynamic trio of widows as they routinely gather at the cemetery to visit their deceased husbands. As they repeatedly reminisce about their past relationships, the group is brought to examine their beloved ritual and face the difficulty, and necessity, of moving forward. You won’t want to miss this gem of a production! Ladysmiths Little Theatre, 4985 Christie Rd, Ladysmith.
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| Region: Vancouver |
