Art events on the island
64 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.
Wednesday, October 28
- Wed · Oct28Exhibition: DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed — Oct 28 – Oct 31
Exhibition: DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed
10:00 AMLegacy Art Gallery
Curated by Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara, Director/Curator at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby, BC with…
- Wed · Oct28WARA-WARA: An Exhibition of Street Art and Graffiti from Yogyakarta, Indonesia — Oct 28 – Oct 31
WARA-WARA: An Exhibition of Street Art and Graffiti from Yogyakarta, Indonesia
10:00 AMLegacy Art Gallery
WARA-WARA brings together 21 artists and four collectives from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, whose work has been shaped by the…
- Unwind & Create: A Late Morning Art Journalling Workshop | Victoria, BC — Wed, Oct 28
Unwind & Create: A Late Morning Art Journalling Workshop | Victoria, BC
11:00 AMHanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio$55
Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling. A midweek creative reset in downtown Victoria, BC. Leave with your very own art…
- Wed · Oct28Halloween Open House Workshop in the Farallon BOOook Arts Lab — Wed, Oct 28
Halloween Open House Workshop in the Farallon BOOook Arts Lab
11:00 AMUniversity of Victoria
We are hosting an open house print workshop, where everyone is welcome to come print a spooky, scary, fun little print…
- Wed · Oct28Physics & Astronomy Seminar (In-Person - Elliott 160): Dr. Nassim Bozorgnia, University of Alberta — Wed, Oct 28
Physics & Astronomy Seminar (In-Person - Elliott 160): Dr. Nassim Bozorgnia, University of Alberta
1:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
Elliott (ELL) 160. “The LMC-perturbed dark matter landscape ” The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) can significantly perturb…
- Wed · Oct28Living Artists, Living Art Lecture Series Presents: Shary Boyle — Wed, Oct 28
Living Artists, Living Art Lecture Series Presents: Shary Boyle
5:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
David Turpin Building (DTB). Living Artists, Living Art Seminar Series presents Orion Guest Shary Boyle Date: Wednesday…
- Wed · Oct28Fermented Beverages Workshop — Wed, Oct 28
Fermented Beverages Workshop
5:30 PMEJ Dunn Commercial Kitchen
EJ Dunn Commercial Kitchen. Dive into the refreshing craft of fermented beverages by learning how to make your own…
Game Show Wednesday's at the Bear Bierhaus — Wed, Oct 28Game Show Wednesday's at the Bear Bierhaus
6:00 PMTofino
Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Kid and Family-Friendly. Dates: Every Wednesday | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Wed · Oct28Salt Spring Film Festival presents: Derek Vs Derek — Wed, Oct 28
Salt Spring Film Festival presents: Derek Vs Derek
7:30 PMArtSpring$16
ArtSpring – Theatre. On a country road in Devon, England, live two implacably opposed neighbouring farmers, both called…
Wednesday Karaoke at the Dirty MAQ — Wed, Oct 28Wednesday Karaoke at the Dirty MAQ
9:00 PMTofino
Arts, Culture & Entertainment. Dates: Every Wednesday | 9:00pm - 1:00am
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Thursday, October 29
Haunted House - Wickaninnish School Fundraiser — Thu, Oct 29Haunted House - Wickaninnish School Fundraiser
3:00 PMTofino Community Hall
Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Eat & Drink, Fundraiser, Holiday Event, Kid and Family-Friendly. Dates: October 29, 2026…
Beading Workshops with Elizabeth George — Thu, Oct 29Beading Workshops with Elizabeth George
5:00 PMTofino
Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Kid and Family-Friendly, Indigenous. Dates: Every Thursday | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- Vancouver Film School Info Session | Nanaimo, BC, Oct. 29, 2026 — Thu, Oct 29
Vancouver Film School Info Session | Nanaimo, BC, Oct. 29, 2026
6:00 PMCourtyard by Marriott Nanaimo
Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo. This fall, join Vancouver Film School to find out how our 1 year production model gets…
- Thu · Oct29Magic at the Museum — Thu, Oct 29
Magic at the Museum
6:00 PMRoyal BC Museum$30
Magic at the Museum brings close-up magic to the historic parlour of Helmcken House for an enchanting evening of wonder.
- Found in Translation — Thu, Oct 29
Found in Translation
7:00 PMBaumann Centre$5-$25
Pacific Opera Victoria & Baumann Centre. An evening of music, language, and connection.
Halloween High School Open Mic Night — Thu, Oct 29Halloween High School Open Mic Night
7:00 PMTidemark Theatre$30
For four years, High School Open Mic Night has been creating a space for Campbell River youth to perform, and share…
WATER WORDS | Mouat’s Family Series — Thu, Oct 29WATER WORDS | Mouat’s Family Series
7:00 PMArtSpring$10-$45
ArtSpring – Theatre. While some performances are aimed squarely at younger audiences, this colourful, flowing and…
Sidney Pride Halloween Drag Show (Main Show) — Thu, Oct 29Sidney Pride Halloween Drag Show (Main Show)
7:00 PMMary Winspear Centre$54.20
Join Sidney Pride as many of Victoria’s iconic queer legends hit the stage in a Halloween Drag Performance Spectacular…
Ballet Victoria's Ballet Rocks — Thu, Oct 29Ballet Victoria's Ballet Rocks
7:30 PMSid Williams Theatre$34-$54
Ballet Victoria returns with a heart-pounding and electrifying program that pays homage to some of the greatest rock and…
- Sidney Pride Halloween Drag Show (After Show 18+) — Thu, Oct 29
Sidney Pride Halloween Drag Show (After Show 18+)
9:00 PMMary Winspear Centre$30.45
Join Sidney Pride as many of Victoria’s iconic queer legends hit the stage in a Halloween Drag Performance Spectacular…
Friday, October 30
- Fri · Oct30FYF - DIY Tarot Card — Fri, Oct 30
FYF - DIY Tarot Card
12:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC). Looking to meet people, discover campus resources, or simply take a break between classes?
- Fri · Oct30ASC Halloween Craft Night & Costume Making — Fri, Oct 30
ASC Halloween Craft Night & Costume Making
3:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
DSB C128. Event organized by Anthropology Student Council (ASC)
- Fri · Oct30Legion Bingo and Meat Draws — Fri, Oct 30
Legion Bingo and Meat Draws
5:00 PMRoyal Canadian Legion Branch 137
Let’s be honest… adulting is hard. So Friday's reward yourself properly, with bingo cards in one hand and the chance to…
Ballet Victoria’s Ballet Rocks — Fri, Oct 30Ballet Victoria’s Ballet Rocks
7:00 PMCowichan Performing Arts Centre$39
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. Regular Adult $39 | Regular Senior $33 | Regular Student $20 | Regular Child $18…
Water Words — Fri, Oct 30Water Words
7:00 PMSid Williams Theatre$29-$38
A Djarama and Motus co-production featuring the work of artists from three countries across two continents.Two friends…
- The Phantom of the Opera with Live Organ Accompaniment by David Briggs — Fri, Oct 30
The Phantom of the Opera with Live Organ Accompaniment by David Briggs
7:30 PMChrist Church Cathedral$11.98-$33.28
Christ Church Cathedral Victoria. Experience the 1925 silent film like never before, in the beautiful surroundings of…
Tower of Song — Fri, Oct 30Tower of Song
7:30 PMRoyal Theatre$49
“I said to Hank Williams, how lonely does it get? When Leonard Cohen sang these words, the Tower of Song was a metaphor…
Spirited Away – The Music of Studio Ghibli — Fri, Oct 30Spirited Away – The Music of Studio Ghibli
7:30 PMRoyal Theatre
Royal Theatre. Enter the enchanting worlds of Studio Ghibli through the magical music of Joe Hisaishi, the composer…
Friday Night Movie - The Rocky Horror Picture Show! — Fri, Oct 30Friday Night Movie - The Rocky Horror Picture Show!
8:00 PMClayoquot Sound Theatre
Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Film Screening. Dates: October 30, 2026 | 8:00pm
- Fri · Oct30HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER - Open Mic/Karaoke + DJ Spine Hair — Fri, Oct 30
HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER - Open Mic/Karaoke + DJ Spine Hair
8:00 PMThe Gate House Theatre
The Gate House Theatre, 1705 Campbell Way, Port Mcneill. 🎃 HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER AT THE GATEHOUSE THEATRE! 👻 Get ready…
Garden City Improv with Becky Johnson: Halloween Edition! — Fri, Oct 30Garden City Improv with Becky Johnson: Halloween Edition!
8:30 PMTheatre SKAM$25
Theatre SKAM. FRIDAY October 30! Spooky, live improv comedy with Canadian Comedy Award winner Becky Johnson (Baroness…
Garden City Improv presents: David Lynch Improvised — Oct 30 – Oct 31Garden City Improv presents: David Lynch Improvised
8:30 PMTheatre SKAM$25
THIS HALLOWEEN — DAVID LYNCH: IMPROVISED Garden City Improv is bringing you two very special nights of eerie improv…
DJ Suski + Friends — Fri, Oct 30DJ Suski + Friends
9:00 PMTofino
Arts, Culture & Entertainment. Dates: October 30, 2026 | 9:00pm - Late
Saturday, October 31
- Sat · Oct31Colour Mixing With Michael Sherlock — Sat, Oct 31
Colour Mixing With Michael Sherlock
10:00 AMOld School House Arts Centre$110
The Old School House Arts Centre. If you are tired of ending up with muddy anddull Colours when you mix them on your…
- Sat · Oct3123rd World Craft Bazaar Parksville — Sat, Oct 31
23rd World Craft Bazaar Parksville
10:00 AMKnox United Church
Knox United Church. An international fair-trade marketplace featuring artisans and non-profit humanitarian groups active…
- Sat · Oct31Art Of The Fire — Sat, Oct 31
Art Of The Fire
11:00 AMQualicum Beach Civic Centre
Qualicum Beach Civic Center. Art Of The Fire brings together the Mid Island Potters group for a show and sale. This core…
- Haunted Gallery Trick‑or‑Treat Trail — Sat, Oct 31
Haunted Gallery Trick‑or‑Treat Trail
1:00 PMPacific Arts Market
Pacific Arts Market, 460 Wallace St, Nanaimo. A spooky, candy-filled Halloween walk through our 75‑artist Gallery during…
- Sat · Oct31Kids Spooky Day @ the QB Museum — Sat, Oct 31
Kids Spooky Day @ the QB Museum
1:00 PMQualicum Beach Museum
Kids Spooky Day at the Qualicum Beach Museum will feature crafts, a scavenger hunt, a photo booth and more! Costumes…
- Sat · Oct31Saturday Afternoon Classic Movie - What We Do in the Shadows! — Sat, Oct 31
Saturday Afternoon Classic Movie - What We Do in the Shadows!
3:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Come watch a classic movie in the comfort of the student lounge! Relax and take in the movie in a comfy chair, or use it…
- Sat · Oct31SS Forum Presents Terri Givens: How Worried Should We Be About the US Midterms? — Sat, Oct 31
SS Forum Presents Terri Givens: How Worried Should We Be About the US Midterms?
3:00 PMArtSpring$5-$25
ArtSpring – Theatre. On November 3, all 435 districts in the U.S. House of Representatives and 33 seats in the U.S.
Running for a while
DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed — Sep 16 – Dec 5DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed
Legacy Art Gallery
Curated by Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara, Director/Curator at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby, BC with…
The Belfry Theatre presents: Blind Date — Oct 2 – Dec 20The Belfry Theatre presents: Blind Date
Belfry TheatrePay what you can
Mimi, a saucy French clown, is waiting for a blind date in an elegant café. When she’s stood up, she turns to the…
On the Road Journeys through Japanese Woodblock Prints — Oct 3 – Apr 4On the Road Journeys through Japanese Woodblock Prints
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
On the Road: Journeys through Japanese Woodblock Prints invites viewers to journey through the landscapes and scenes…
the x is where our paths cross — Oct 10 – May 2the x is where our paths cross
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
the x is where our paths cross is an exhibition centered in the performance work of hosting and guesting through…
Rocky Horror Picture Show 2026 — Oct 17 – Oct 31Rocky Horror Picture Show 2026
The Vic Theatre$20
Join us at The Vic Theatre for the first – and still the greatest – interactive movie experience: The Rocky Horror…
A Well Clayed Table at Colwood's Goldfinch Arts Centre — Oct 23 – Nov 16A Well Clayed Table at Colwood's Goldfinch Arts Centre
Goldfinch Arts Centre
Step into A Well Clayed Table, a celebration of artistry, craftsmanship, and community. Discover beautifully crafted…
EXPER¡MENTAL: A Group show dedicated to pushing artistic limits. — Oct 27 – Nov 15EXPER¡MENTAL: A Group show dedicated to pushing artistic limits.
Gage Gallery
Join 10 Gage artists as they push through their boundaries and explore the space(s) beyond their usual artistic…
The Belfry Theatre - Betrayal — Oct 27 – Nov 22The Belfry Theatre - Betrayal
Belfry TheatrePay what you can
Nobel Prize winner Harold Pinter is renowned for his distinctive dramatic style: economy of language, potent pauses, and…
- Fri · Oct2League 181 : Working Together — Oct 2 – Nov 1
League 181 : Working Together
10:00 AMArtSpring
ArtSpring – Lobby. League 181 was established in 2013 by a small group of experienced painters with the compact of…
- Sun · Oct25آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan: Language Like Water — Oct 25 – Oct 28
آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan: Language Like Water
Legacy Art Gallery
UVic Legacy Art Gallery. آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan: Language Like Water explores the artistic practice of Farheen Haq , an…
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