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From jazz to Shakespeare, from pottery workshops to whale-watching cruises, from sand sculpture competitions to trumpeter swan festivals... Choose your adventure - and don't forget your camera!

May 2013
Sun Tue	1/1- 12/31	Chemainus Festival of Murals Each year, hundreds of buses & thousands of visitors from all over the world travel to Vancouver Island British Columbia to take in this unique village with its rich historic past & its professional murals & numerous other attractions. It has since gained world-wide acclaim for the integrity & superb artistry of its huge depictions of the town's history with 41 outdoor murals plus carvings & statues. Our murals are a year-round event, so visit any time & enjoy!
Wed Tue	11/28- 12/31	Duncan City Totem Tour In the winter months you can enjoy a self-guided Duncan City Totem Tour by following the yellow footprints around the downtown core in the city of Duncan. You will experience a wonderful outdoor event by viewing over 40 totem poles, including the world widest one. This is a free event for which you can pick up a map from Duncan Cowichan Visitor center at 361 Trans Canada Highway. In the months of May to September there will be guided totem tours while you learn the wonderful history and meaning of the totems. What a great year-round event. 250-746-4636.
Tue Tue	1/1- 12/31	Farmers' Market - Comox Valley Welcome to Comox Valley Farmers' Market. Come have a warm cup of coffee and fresh baked treat as you do your shopping. In summer we operate every Wednesday and Saturday from 9am to 12pm at the Comox Valley Fairgrounds on Headquarters road, across the street from Vanier School. In fall and winter we will be at the Native Sons Hall on Cliffe, at the foot of Fourth Avenue in downtown Courtenay. www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com
Sun Mon	1/6- 12/23	Indoor Craft and Flea Market Sunday Indoor Craft and Flea Market is held year round every Sunday 10am to 3pm. We feature gently used Household items, Vintage and everyday Clothing for children and adults, Books, Sport Cards, Model Cars and Ships, Toys, Collectables, Vintage Jewelry, Watkins Natural Products, Mary Kay and many other Sellers. Contact to rent tables Brigitte 250 478-7971.
Mon Sat	3/25- 5/4	Local Shadows and Light: Deryk Houston Deryk Houston's work was featured in the National Film Board of Canada documentary, "From Baghdad to Peace Country" and has been exhibited in one man exhibitions in the former Soviet Union, Scotland, Iraq, and the USA. Deryk's work is included in many private and public collections including the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. He has completed large scale ground art projects in Iraq, Canada, and Scotland in support of children's rights. Much of his work is about the earth and creating conditions for seeds to grow...a metaphor for the search for peace. Join us for the opening reception Thursday, April 4 from 6-8pm. www.eclecticgallery.ca
Mon Tue	4/1- 12/31	Watercolour Workshops Island Art Escapes offers the highest caliber of Watercolour Workshops in Brentwood Bay and Sidney, BC from April to December each year. www.islandartescape.com
Sat Sat	4/6- 9/21	Farmers' & Artisans' Market - Sechelt We Make It, Bake It & Grow It all right here on the Sunshine Coast! We make it easy to eat within the 100 mile diet! Come get your local eggs, fresh pies and bread, organic veggies for the week, or a gift for that someone special! Everyone welcome, rain or shine! Every Saturday morning, 8:30am to 1:30pm, just off Hwy 101 in Sechelt. www.secheltmarket.com.
Sat Sat	4/6- 10/26	Farmers' Market - Salt Spring Island Visitors are treated to exclusively local creations stemming from Salt Spring's unique brand of "island ingenuity". Meet artists, food producers, musicians and locals at the lively Saturday Market. Each Saturday, from April through the last Saturday in October, from 8:30am to 4pm, oceanside at Centennial Park in the heart of Ganges on Salt Spring Island.
Sat Sat	4/6- 10/26	Farmers' Market - Pender Island The Pender Islands Farmers' Market runs from Easter to Thanksgiving and is held at the Pender Islands Recreation and Agricultural Hall on Saturdays from 9:30am to 1pm. Local farmers, craftspeople and other vendors offer fresh fruit and vegetables, crafts of all varieties, and delicious food.
Thu Sat	4/11- 5/4	Spring Awakening: A New Musical Schmooze Productions is extremely proud to be producing Vancouver Island's premiere of the new hit musical, Spring Awakening, which won 8 Tony Awards in 2007, including Best Musical. The landmark musical is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that is exhilarating audiences like no other musical in years. Runs Thursdays through Saturdays from April 11 to May 4, 2013. Nanaimo Centre Stage, 25 Victoria Road, Nanaimo. Tickets $25 + Taxes. www.schmoozeproductions.com
Sun Sun	4/21- 9/29	Farmers' Market - Powell River The Powell River Market is an old-fashioned, country-style market selling fresh, locally grown farm and garden produce, home baking, honey, soap, woodcrafts, jewellery, and a variety of original items hand-crafted by local artisans. Enjoy hot food and drinks in the sunshine, listening to the live music on our Open Mic Stage. Children's play area and Pony-cart rides. Livestock is present on occasion for sale and display.
Fri Sat	4/26- 5/18	Delicious Lies - Chemainus Theatre Chemainus Theatre Presents: Delicious Lies. Adapted from Molière’s Scapin. Scapin has just one problem - he can't tell the truth. A master manipulator, he catapults through mischief, mayhem and matrimony. Add two stingy misers, four star-crossed lovers and some well-made twists and this wild physical comedy by one of the world's greatest playwrights is a flurry of spoof, goof and loads of well-meaning untruth! Chemainus Theatre Festival, 9737 Chemainus Road, Chemainus, BC Contact the Box Office for show times and ticket prices at 1-800-565-7738 or www.chemainustheatre.ca
Sun Sat	4/28- 10/26	Farmers' Market - Victoria - Moss Street The Moss Street Market operates from the first Saturday in May to the last Saturday in October. We are located at the corner of Moss and Fairfield in Victoria, BC. Market times: 10am to 2pm. www.mossstreetmarket.com
Wed Fri	5/1- 5/31	Feast Tofino Feast Tofino is a fantastic series of culinary events in Tofino on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Celebrate boat-to-table cuisine! A collaboration between the area’s renowned chefs, fishermen and women, accommodation providers, activity providers and tour operators. www.feasttofino.com
Fri Fri	5/3- 10/4	Farmers' Market - Nanaimo Get it fresh from your local farmer! Get it freshly picked! Nanaimo Downtown Farmers' Market is held on Fridays at the Pioneer Waterfront Plaza on Front Street beside the Bastion in Downtown Nanaimo. 10am to 2pm. Produce, meat, seafood, plants, and local arts and crafts are all at the Bowen Road Farmers' Market, every Wednesday from 4pm to 6:30pm.
Sat	5/4	Angel Rock Dinner and Dance The 12th Annual Angel Rock Dinner and Dance is a Dinner, Live and Silent Auction, Casino, and Dance. All proceeds go to the services and programs that the CR Hospice Society provides. Tickets only $50 per person. www.crhospice.org
Sat Sat	5/4- 9/21	Farmers' Market - Errington The Errington Farmers' Market offers fresh produce, baked goods, items created by local crafters, as well as coffee and goodies from the coffee shop in a woodsy, friendly atmosphere. There is always music playing and activities for kids. Saturdays, 10am to 1pm, from May to September in the Community Park next to Errington Hall.
Sat Sat	5/4- 10/5	Farmers' Market - Qualicum Beach Qualicum Beach Farmers Market at Veteran’s Way and Memorial is where you’ll find the best in fresh fruits, vegetables and berries, plants and cut flowers, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, fish, chicken and pork, as well as a wide range of local crafts. Saturdays from 8:30am to noon. www.qbfarmersmarket.com.
Sat Sat	5/4- 10/26	Farmers' Market - Duncan Duncan Farmer's Market in the Cowichan Valley offers the freshest local fruits and vegetables, baking, jams & jellies, honey, crafts, clothing, pet treats, and more! We have live music every Saturday, with singers, bands, choirs, dance troupes, jugglers, and magicians. The market is held every Saturday morning, rain or shine, from 9am to 2pm at 200 Craig Street, in the City Square adjacent to City Hall and along Ingram Street. www.duncanfarmersmarket.ca
Sat Sat	5/4- 10/26	Farmers' Market - Victoria - James Bay James Bay Community Market provides an opportunity to shop for handmade arts and crafts, baked goods, and relax with a cup of coffee and free live music and entertainment. Then, take home fresh flowers, locally-grown fruit and vegetables, and free-range eggs. Saturdays, May to October: 9am - 3pm at Menzies and Superior Streets. www.jamesbaymarket.com
Sat	5/4	A Treasure Worth Protecting (Guided Adult Walk) A Treasure Worth Protecting (Guided Adult Walk): 18 years+, 10:30am-12pm - Mill Hill Regional Park (Langford). Join a CRD Regional Parks' naturalist for a 'sneak peek' at rare and endangered native plants of a Garry Oak ecosystem upon Mill Hill. This adults-only hike affords an opportunity to visit restricted areas within the park and learn about the highly successful Mill Hill Restoration Project. There is no fee for this program but you must pre-register as space is limited. To reserve a spot call 250.478.3344 before May 3. BC Transit #50 or #53. www.crd.bc.ca/parks/
Sat	5/4	Horth Hill Highlights (Guided Walk) Horth Hill Highlights (Guided Walk): 8 years+, 1-2:30pm - Horth Hill Regional Park (North Saanich). Hike along with a CRD Regional Parks' naturalist and check out this delightful park at the tip of the Saanich Peninsula. Discover the plants at your feet, the birds over your head and great views from the top. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at the information kiosk in the parking lot off Tatlow Road. www.crd.bc.ca/parks/
Sat Sat	5/4- 10/26	Farmers' Market - Sooke At Sooke Country Market we make it, bake it or grow it. Seasonal local produce from the gardens of Sooke. Every summer, local producers and growers sell their home grown vegetables, flowers, fruits, jams and crafts. Saturdays from 10am to 2 pm, May through October, on Otter Point Road across from Eustace Road. www.sookecountrymarket.com.
Sun	5/5	Victoria's Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair Vancouver Island's premier toy & hobby show! Pearkes Arena, 3100 Tillicum Road, Victoria. Silent Auction, Loads of stuff for sale, Charity Carnival, Special Guests, DOOR PRIZES! www.ultimatetoyfair.com
Sun	5/5	Bottle Drive for the Critters One Day Bottle Drive to support the Critters will be held on Sunday May 5th from 11am to 3pm. Drop off Bottles at Glanford Bottle Depot, Victoria or Rona in Langford. Proceeds go to Broken Promises Rescue and Helping Homeless Cats. www.brokenpromisesrescue.com
Sun	5/5	Ugh! A Slug! (Guided Walk) Ugh! A Slug! (Guided Walk): All ages, 1-2:30pm - Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (Saanich). Stroll along with a CRD Regional Parks' naturalist to peek under fallen logs and leaves in search of giant gastropods that are one of nature's best recyclers. Meet at the information kiosk in the Beaver Lake parking lot. Wheelchair accessible. BC Transit #70 or #72. www.crd.bc.ca/parks/
Sun	5/5	Spring Prestige Craft Fair Spring Prestige Craft Fair is on the Mothers Day Weekend at Prestige Oceanfront Resort in Sooke. 50 local vendors selling all handcrafted items. Unique and interesting gifts for Mom. Door Prizes and grand prize. www.earthlygoods.ca
Sun	5/5	Marvelous Matheson (Guided Hike) Marvelous Matheson (Guided Hike): 12 years+, 10am-1pm - Matheson Lake Regional Park (Metchosin). Join a CRD Regional Parks' naturalist for a ramble 'round the lake, far from the sounds of urban traffic, with lunch at a scenic viewpoint. This little gem of a park is rich in cultural and natural history. Bring a snack and water and wear sturdy hiking shoes. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Matheson Lake Road. www.crd.bc.ca/parks/
Sun Sun	5/5- 10/27	Farmers' Market - Metchosin The Metchosin Farmers’ Market runs every Sunday, 11am to 2pm from May 8th till October 30th at 4450 Happy Valley Road, on the Metchosin Municipal Grounds between the fire hall and the Pioneer Museum. Fruits, vegetables, meats, crafts, jewellery, and more. Metchosinfarmersmarket.blog.com.
Sun	5/5	Walk so Kids Can Talk Kids Help Phone's Walk so Kids Can Talk presented by BMO is a fun, healthy, family friendly event that can be enjoyed by individuals, groups, families, students, schools, and corporate teams. Kids Help Phone is often the only life line kids and youth have when they have no one else to turn to or speak with or who might understand what they are going through. The Walk so Kids Can Talk -Nanaimo will be held on, Sunday May 5, 2013 Country Club Centre, 98-3200 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC. Registration begins at 10:00am and the Walk Starts at 11:00 am. www.walksokidscantalk.ca
Mon Sat	5/6- 6/15	Phillipa Hudson: Coastal Magic Victoria artist Phillipa Hudson recently received a prestigious commission from the Fairmont Hotel - Chateau Lake Louise to create three large 6’ x 8’ paintings to be installed June, 2013. Phillipa Hudson was born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), and obtained an arts degree at the University of Cape Town before working in London and Cambridge in England. She moved to Canada in the late 1970's and to Vancouver Island in 1981. Eclectic is pleased to present Phee in her latest show- "Coastal Magic". Join us for the opening reception Thursday, May 9 from 7-9pm. www.eclecticgallery.ca
Mon Sat	5/6- 5/25	Shake it Up! Pre-Fired Up! Show Eclectic Gallery is collaborating with Fired Up! to present a preview show of new Contemporary Works in Clay by many of the regions best ceramic artists. Signature pieces as well as salt & pepper shakers by each artist will be for sale at Eclectic from May 6 - 26. A reception with the artists will be held from 6-8pm, Thursday May 9. www.eclecticgallery.ca
Tue	5/7	SepticSmart Workshop Got a septic system? Then this FREE workshop is for you! Learn about proper care and maintenance and have your questions answered by industry experts. Participants go home with a free SepticSmart Kit. Hosted by the Regional District of Nanaimo. Join us at the Nanoose Library Hall at 2489 Nanoose Road in Nanoose on Tuesday, May 7th from 6:30-8:00 pm. Reserve your space: 1-888-828 or 250-248-3252. www.SepticSmart.ca
Sat	5/11	All Sprung Out The 2nd Annual All Sprung Out Crafter Market will be held on May 11, 2013, open from 10am-3pm at Nanoose Place on Northwest Bay Road. Entry will be by donation (suggested minimum donation $2) with partial proceeds going to Nanoose Community Cupboard. Our vendors come from all over Vancouver Island and beyond to participate. We strive to bring high quality crafts, products and food together in one great location. www.allsprungoutmarket.com
Sat	5/11	Winged Migration (Drop-in Event) Winged Migration (Drop-in Event): All ages, 9am-2pm - Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park (Saanich) Celebrate the return of our feathered friends. Join CRD Regional Parks, Rocky Point Bird Observatory and the Victoria Natural History Society to learn more about the journey that birds take from their summer and winter homes. Engaging activities for birders of all ages, expertise and abilities. Guided walks, mist-netting demonstrations, hummingbird and passerine banding demonstrations, children's activities. Meet at the Filter Beds parking lot off Beaver Lake Rd. BC Transit #70 or #72. www.crd.bc.ca/parks/
Sat	5/11	Quadra Village Day Quadra Village Day will be held in Kings Road Victoria, between Quadra Street and Dowler Place on Saturday May 11, from 9:30 am - 1pm. A completely FREE family-friendly event with activities for all ages, two breakfasts (Pancake and Healthy Start), and music and dance performances. https://www.facebook.com/events/552793304742722/
Sat Sun	5/11- 5/12	Mother's Day Garden Tour This Mother's Day weekend connect with the glory of Spring. Your two-day pass grants you exclusive passage to ten hand-picked, enchanting private gardens in Victoria. Delight in the inspiration and joy of gardening, while enjoying live music from VCM students and faculty. Also, don't miss our fantastic plant sale and silent auction! 250-386-5311. http://vcm.bc.ca/victoria-garden-tour/
Sat Sun	5/11- 5/12	Energy Expo Holistic Health & Metaphysics Show Get inspired on your journey of self discovery at the 4th annual Energy Expo celebrating alternative medicine, spirituality, energy healing and metaphysics. Find positive solutions and wisdom to heal the mind, body, heart and spirit. James Bay Community Centre, 140 Oswego Street, Victoria. http://andreamattson.wix.com/energyexpo
Sun Sat	5/12- 9/28	Farmers' Market - Victoria - Bastion Square The Bastion Square Public Market provides an outlet for the display and sale of hand-crafted items in clay, fibre, metal, wood, glass and multiple disciplines, as well as flowers, plants and baked goods; home made preserves; chocolates, candies, candles and other country crafts; organic produce from Vancouver Iisland farmers; visual arts such as painting and photography.
Sun	5/12	Fish & Game Spring Gun Show Courtenay and District Fish & Game Spring Gun Show is a buy, sell and trade show of hunting, sporting or historical firearms and associated equipment. Concession will be open. Free for ladies and youth under 19, $3 for men over 19 and youth and ladies are free. Show is from 9am to 2pm on Sunday, 12 May 2013 at the Main hall. 250-338-5982. www.courtenayfishandgame.org
Fri Mon	5/17- 10/14	Race to the End of the Earth Race to the End of the Earth recounts one of the most stirring tales of Antarctic exploration: the quest to be the first to reach the South Pole in 1911-1912. The exhibition explores the epic adventures of Norwegian Roald Amundsen and Captain Robert Falcon Scott of the British Royal Navy on their respective 3,000-kilometre (1,800-mile) journeys from the edge of the Ross Ice Shelf to the Pole and back. Race to the End of the Earth features photographs, paintings, and original artifacts from Amundsen’s and Scott’s expeditions, placing visitors in the midst of Antarctic exploration and research at the dawn of the last century. May 17 to October 14, 2013. Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street, Victoria. www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/race_to_the_end_of_the_earth/default.aspx
Sat Sat	5/18- 9/21	Farmers' Market - Hornby Island This bustling market located behind Hornby Hall contains vendors offering an eclectic variety of produce, herbs, snacks, as well as unique locally-made crafts that will amuse and delight visitors. Every Saturday from 11am to 2pm from the May long weekend.
Sat Sat	5/25- 9/21	Farmers' Market & Bazaar - Quadra Island Quadra Island Farmers' Market & Bazaar sells fresh produce, fruits and berries, crafts and more. Saturdays, May to September, 10am to 2pm, West Road in Quathiaski Cove.
Sat Sat	5/25- 12/21	Farmers' Market - Port Alberni The Port Alberni Farmers' Market promotes locally grown produce and locally made products from the Alberni Clayquot Regional District. The market sells a wide assortment of meats, vegetables, fruits and fresh free-range eggs. Located at the foot of Argyle Street in the centre of the picturesque Harbour Quay. Saturdays, 8:30am to 12pm.
Sat Sat	5/25- 10/19	Farmers' Market - Langford Goldstream Station Market on Bryn Maur Road in the heart of downtown Langford provides an outlet for the sale of locally-grown and locally-processed agricultural products and artisan crafts and an opportunity for local musicians and entertainers to perform. Saturdays 10am to 2pm. www.goldstreamstationmarket.ca.
Sat	5/25	Scrap Metal Drive Bring your scrap metal for recycling, free of charge, to Cloverdale Traditional School, front parking lot, 3427 Quadra Street on May 25, 2013, 9am-3pm. All proceeds will go directly to fund replacement of the aging playground at the school. Help us reach our goal to have a new playground installed for September. What a great way to welcome the students back to school! Contact Marlee Wilson, wmarlee@hotmail.com
Sun	5/26	Spring Carnival - Saltspring Island The Salt Spring Island Co-op Preschool is holding its fabulous Annual Children's Spring Carnival. Games, crafts, face painting, magic show, pony rides, petting zoo and bouncy castle will be onsite, along with live music for kids of all ages. 26 May. www.facebook.com/saltspringcooppreschool
Sun	5/26	SepticSmart Workshop Got a septic system? Then this FREE workshop is for you! Learn about proper care and maintenance and have your questions answered by industry experts. Participants go home with a free SepticSmart Kit. Hosted by the Regional District of Nanaimo. Join us at the Lantzville Legion at 7227 Lantzville Road on Sunday, May 26 from 1:30 - 3 pm. Reserve your space: 1-888-828 or 250-248-3252. www.SepticSmart.ca
Thu Thu	5/30- 8/22	Farmers' & Crafters' Market - Sidney Every Thursday evening between June and September Beacon Avenue becomes a beacon for shoppers at the Sidney Summer Street Market, with local merchants, fresh produce, arts & crafts, great food and live music. Enjoy all sorts of live entertainment on each block. From 5:30pm to 9:30pm.