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Showing events for May 16, 2012 to May 23, 2012 - 22 of 22 | Add your event to the Tourism Victoria Event Calendar

God of Carnage

A comedy of manners, without the manners. From the author of Art, this Tony and Olivier Award-winning play begins as two power couples, Veronique and Michel, Annette and Alain, meet to amicably resolve a playground fight between their sons. As lines are drawn and allegiances are made and broken, the conversation quickly turns into a laugh-out-loud, train wreck of an evening, complete with clafouti and espresso.

Price:	$27.00 to $37.00
Dates:	Apr 17, 2012 - May 20, 2012

Royal BC Museum Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

The blockbuster exhibition of the year! Imagine the thrill of discovering something new about a creature that lived millions of years ago. Since the first dinosaur fossil was identified almost 200 years ago, people have wondered how these fascinating animals lived, moved and behaved. Dinosaurs explores how paleontologists today use modern technologies, along with new discoveries and ideas, to investigate and reinterpret puzzling dinosaur mysteries, such as what they really looked like, how they...

Price:	Price Info Not Available
Dates:	May 17, 2012 - Sep 16, 2012

148th Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival

The 148th Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival is a great weekend for the entire family to celebrate Scottish culture. Planned Saturday events include kilted mile athletics, tug of war competition, haggis hurling competition, sheep dog herding competition, first day of the Victoria International Heavy Events Challenge presented by Lighthouse Brewing Company, Amateur B and Novice heavy event competition, pipe band performances, falconry and swordfighting demonstrations, cultural and heritage...

Price:	$8.00 to $10.00
Dates:	May 21, 2012
Dates:	May 22, 2012

Luxton Pro Rodeo

The bronco bucks hard. Can the rider stay on and subdue the wild stallion? Later, can he lasso the racing steer and wrestle the beast to a halt? This is the Luxton Pro Rodeo, Vancouver Island's last remaining rodeo, and it is only in Langford.
The hugely popular Luxton Pro Rodeo at the Luxton Fairgrounds in Langford combines the excitement of a Wild West test of endurance and skill foreign to the urban dweller with carnival rides, an antique car show, live music, blacksmith demonstrations, and...

Price:	$27.00 to $35.00
Dates:	May 21, 2012
Dates:	May 22, 2012
Dates:	May 23, 2012

Island Farms Victoria Day Parade

On May 21st, over 120,000 spectators watch this popular event - in person and through the television - as it progresses along Douglas Street. This is Victoria's largest parade event, complete with marching bands, floats, clowns, and more. It starts from Mayfair Mall at approximately 9 am and will move downtown, finishing at the intersection of Douglas and Humboldt.

Price:	Free
Dates:	May 21, 2012

Climate Smart Education Program

Climate Smart teaches businesses how to measure their carbon footprint, identify ways to reduce their carbon emissions, and how to reduce energy and operational costs. Registration is currently still open for sessions starting February 23rd, April 18, May 17, and June 14.

Price:	Free
Dates:	Feb 23, 2012
Dates:	Apr 18, 2012
Dates:	May 17, 2012
Dates:	Jun 14, 2012

Silk Splendour: Textiles of China's Last Imperial Dynasty

The exhibition will feature garments from the 19th century reflecting the pomp and ceremony of Manchu court life and the Chinese aristocracy during China's last imperial dynasty from the Chinese textile collection of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. The Art Gallery recently received a large donation of superb quality Chinese costume from an American donor Helen Jahnke through the Council for Canadian American Relations.
As well the Art Gallery just purchased an informal robe once worn by...

Price:	$2.50 to $13.00
Dates:	May 04, 2012 - Sep 23, 2012

2010 Grammy Award Winner (Best Traditional Folk Album) Loudon Wainwright III

LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III
Loudon Wainwright III was born in Chapel Hill, NC in 1946. His father was Loudon Wainwright Jr., a columnist and senior editor for LIFE Magazine and his mothe was a housewife/yoga teacher, Martha Taylor.
He studied acting at Carnegie-Mellon University but dropped out to partake in the Summer of Love in San Francisco.
Loudon's newest CD release is 2010's 'Songs For the New Depression', a collection of topical songs on his own label, Cummerbund Records.
Available at:...

Price:	$47.50 to $50.00 ($47.50 + service charge Adv. / $50.00 Door)
Dates:	May 21, 2012

Swimathon for Victoria Hospice

For Everyone Who Wants to Have Fun!
Get into the swim of it! At the Swimathon for Victoria Hospice, individuals are encouraged to raise funds and swim in this great commmunity event. Swimmers of all ages and abilities, families and friends are invited to join in the fun! Individuals can raise funds by collecting pledges for swimming laps. Pools open to participants during regular length swim times.
9 Participating Recreation Facilities:
Commonwealth Place, District of Saanich, 4636 Elk Lake...

Price:	Free (Participants are encouraged to fundraise $50 or greater if they plan to use more than one of the swi)
Dates:	May 13, 2012 - May 20, 2012

Moss Street Market

Located in the heart of Fairfield Gonzales, the Moss Street Community Market is celebrating 20 years of providing local and organic produce and foods, handmade crafts, artisan clothing, inspiring services and community education to folks from the entire Victoria & Area region! Our vibrant community Market runs every Saturday, May through October, rain or shine, with special mini-Market days in April and November.

Price:	Free
Dates:	May 05, 2012
Dates:	May 12, 2012
Dates:	May 19, 2012
Dates:	May 26, 2012

Paranormal Investigation at the Maritime Museum of BC

Come and join the Beyond Belief Paranormal Events team as they investigate the claims of paranormal activity at the Maritime Museum of BC. This is the teams fifth visit to the museum and those brave enough to join have not been disappointed with the array of spirit communication.
As a participant on the investigation you will get involved in using both equipment and spiritually based activities to document and communicate with spirit. From EVP and Ghost Box sessions to Table Tipping and Glass...

Price:	$55.00 (plus applicable taxes)
Dates:	May 19, 2012 - May 20, 2012

WestShore Women's Showcase

West Shore is booming with business and many are female-led and owned! Join us at Olympic View Golf Course to mingle with a diverse group of women, indulge in local products and services and see what is up-and coming on the West Shore.
Women attending will socialize with 56 exhibitors, enjoy 5 guest speakers throughout the day, and receive a complimentary mimosa and gift bag. We also have a Sooke Weekend Getaway grand prize valued at over $1000!
Please contact Julie Urquhart at...

Price:	$15.00 to $20.00 (Early bird $15 or $20 at the door)
Dates:	May 19, 2012

16th Annual Historic Military Encampment

Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site proudly hosts the 16th Annual Historic Military Encampment. Stroll through the fort amidst marquee and bell tents, and equipment, uniforms and motor vehicles representing various periods from the 1850s to the 1950s-a fine display of Canada's military past. Step back in time and join the troops at the canteen to taste what members of the Royal Garrison Artillery would have had in their daily rations. And don't miss the exhilarating firepower and section...

Price:	$1.90 to $3.90
Dates:	May 19, 2012 - May 20, 2012

Spring Launch

Join us for plenty of complimentary activities to celebrate the launch of economusee and the new orchard cookhouse at Merridale!
-Tour the cellar and orchard
-Complimentary Tastings
-Browse the farmhouse store, bakery and deli
-Mini spa treatments on the relaxation patio 12-3
-Artists in the orchard 12-3 with local artists Carol Anne Shaw, Richard Shaw, Devon -Gillot, Andrew Kent and resident artist Pipi Tustian.
-Pacific Northwest Raptors at 1pm
-SunFm on site
-South Cowichan EyeCare...

Price:	Free
Dates:	May 19, 2012

Mount Work-Out! (Guided Hike) -12 years+

Join a CRD Regional Parks' naturalist on this vigorous hike from marshy lowlands to rugged rocky outcrops. Bring a lunch, water, rain gear, and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at Munn Road parking lot.

Price:	Free
Dates:	May 19, 2012

You Can't Take It With You

Not the Follies but the Foley!
Does the sound of a frozen Romaine lettuce being torn in half remind you of a bone crushing injury? Does the crinkling of cellophane conjure up a crackling fire? Here's one more - lurking footsteps of a mysterious stranger crunching over snow, is actually corn starch being squeezed in a leather pouch.
These sound effects are created through the old fashioned art of Foley, and you can hear more in Target Theatre's* fundraiser radio play performance, LIVE...

Price:	$20.00
Dates:	May 19, 2012

Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra at the Royal Theatre

The TSYO is led by Maestro Alain Trudel and the repertoire will include Tchaikovsky's Capriccio Italien, Hindemith's Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber , Brahms' Concerto for Violin and Vivier's Orion.
The TSYO is a high-level orchestral training programme for talented musicians aged 22 and under. Alumni are found in virtually every major performing organization in Canada, and many have embarked on successful solo, chamber, and orchestral careers worldwide. With a...

Price:	$14.00 to $24.00
Dates:	May 23, 2012

Anna Olsen Book Signing

Celebrity chef Anna Olson, host of the Food Network's Bake with Anna Olson, will be signing copies of her newest cookbook, Back to Baking. Meet Anna and sample some recipes from the book!
In this latest book from bestselling author and celebrity chef Anna Olson, the mystery of baking is revealed with 215 all-new recipes. From basic cookies and cakes to pies and tarts, and with entire chapters on dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, and low-fat/low-sugar baking, this book has recipes for everyone...

Price:	Free
Dates:	May 16, 2012

Danda HumphreysBook Signing

Popular local historian Danda Humphreys will be autographing copies of her new book, Government Street: Victoria's Heritage Mile.
Nothing says 'Victoria' like Government Street, the road that runs through the city's historic downtown core. In her new book, Government Street: Victoria's Heritage Mile, Danda Humphreys takes readers on a stroll along the famous street, revealing the people, places and events that created the city we see today.
Government Street - $24.95 paperback
For more...

Price:	Free
Dates:	May 19, 2012

Diamond Jubilee Open House

To celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, Lieutenant Governor Steven Point hosts an open house on Monday, May 21 from 2pm to 4pm. The event kicks-off in front of Government House with the unveiling of a new bronze statue of Sir James Douglas by renowned sculptor Armando Barbon. Following the statue unveiling, the doors to Government House open to the public. His Honour will greet visitors as they arrive and invite everyone to tour the main floor, view the Diamond Jubilee...

Price:	Free
Dates:	May 21, 2012

Opening Reception & Artist Talk: Rick Leong

Rick Leong: The Phenomenology of Dusk
Rick Leong's large scale paintings create haunting and lush landscapes that hover in the intangible realm of dusk. Influenced by both Chinese and Canadian landscape painting traditions, the themes articulated in Leong's work begin in the natural world - forests, mountains, meadows and night skies - and become immersive spaces built from imagination and memory. In keeping with Chinese landscape tradition these scenes are more than mere representations of...

Price:	Free (Openings at the Gallery are always free and open to the public. Regular admission fees apply when v)
Dates:	May 17, 2012

Dan Bern & The Fugitives

Dan Bern is best known for his prolific songwriting and electric live persona. He has released a dozen albums while spending well over a decade performing everywhere from coffee shops to Carnegie Hall. Since releasing his first album in 1997, Bern has built a strong underground following based on prodigious touring and output of songs in all forms. Since 2007, Bern has focused much of his talent and sharp wit on writing songs for movies and other projects he composed over a dozen songs for the...