Art events on the island
42 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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
- 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…
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 · 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.
- 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…
A Vintage to Die For — Sat, Oct 31A Vintage to Die For
6:00 PMTofino
Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Eat & Drink. Dates: October 31, 2026 | 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Bourne to be Ozz — Sat, Oct 31Bourne to be Ozz
7:30 PMTidemark Theatre$48
Tidemark Theatre. Prepare for a night drenched in heavy riffs, haunting melodies, and the unmistakable spirit of metal’s…
- Sat · Oct31Halloween Howl - P Nut Gallery — Sat, Oct 31
Halloween Howl - P Nut Gallery
8:00 PMRoyal Canadian Legion Branch 137
7th Annual Halloween Howl featuring P Nut Gallery. Fundraiser for the CR Legion. Prizes for best costumes. Only $20 per…
- Nightmares on Tap — Oct 31 – Nov 1
Nightmares on Tap
9:00 PMVictoria$6.99-$29.36
CRAFT Beer Market Victoria Harbour. Ready for a frightfully good time? DJs, dancing, killer costumes, & wicked drinks…
Sunday, November 1
Métis Month — Nov 1 – Nov 30Métis Month
Port Hardy
November is Métis Month , a time to recognize and celebrate the rich history, cultures, traditions, and contributions of…
- Sun · Nov1Art Bites - Wet Felted Flowers with Darrell Giraldeau — Sun, Nov 1
Art Bites - Wet Felted Flowers with Darrell Giraldeau
10:00 AMMcMillan Arts Centre$45
MAC School. Art Bites is all about low-risk experimenting. Try something out – see if you like the materials and the…
51st CVCDA Children's Telethon — Sun, Nov 151st CVCDA Children's Telethon
12:00 PMSid Williams Theatre
The Comox Valley Child Development Association (CVCDA) will host the 51st Annual CVCDA Children's Telethon this year…
- Sun · Nov1Art Bites - The Art of Lino Cutting wtih Margie Davidson — Sun, Nov 1
Art Bites - The Art of Lino Cutting wtih Margie Davidson
1:00 PMMcMillan Arts Centre$45
MAC School. Art Bites is all about low-risk experimenting. Try something out – see if you like the materials and the…
TULUA — Sun, Nov 1TULUA
4:30 PMArtSpring$10-$45
ArtSpring – Theatre. Young but traditional—Tulua have been described by the Irish Independent as “one of the hottest…
- Intro to Improv - November — Sun, Nov 1
Intro to Improv - November
5:00 PMNanaimo
375 Selby St. Looking for a new hobby that is fun AND improves your public speaking, teamwork, and quick thinking…
Tom Cochrane Duo — Sun, Nov 1Tom Cochrane Duo
7:30 PMCowichan Performing Arts Centre$77.50-$88
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. The CPAC and Gee Dan Productions presents General tickets are on sale Friday, July 17…
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…