Events
Vancouver / Lower Mainland & Vancouver Island Events
All Events for May, 2012
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Glenn Miller Orchestra, July 6, Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, BC
BC Lower Mainland
Sat. July 6th, 2013 8:00pm - 10:00pm
The legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra from New-York will perform one night only in Vancouver as they tour the world, bringing timeless classics like In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Pennsylvania 6-5000, String of Pearls and Tuxedo Junction back to the stage. Even 75 years after founding his famous orchestra Glenn Miller’s music is alive and well.
On Saturday July 6, 20 musicians and singers will bring the unforgettable Glenn Miller sound to the Orpheum Theatre, performing timeless songs that everyone remembers. This is a must-see show for jazz and swing fans alike or the incurable romantics who want to step back in time. The legendary Glenn Miller was the most successful of all the dance bandleaders back in the Swing era of the 1930s and '40s.
Arts & Alzheimer's, Saanich Silver Threads
South Vancouver Island
Tue. April 24th, 2012 – Tue. June 25th, 2013 10:30am - 12:30pm
Arts & Alzheimer’s, an art and music participation program for seniors with dementia living at home with their caregivers stimulating minds… supporting caregivers.
Complimentary Lunch
BC Lower Mainland
Mon. December 5th, 2011 – Fri. December 28th, 2012
Come Enjoy a Complimentary Lunch in our beautiful new facility located in Maple Ridge.
Volunteer Information Session
South Vancouver Island
Wed. May 2nd, 2012 & Tue. May 15th, 2012
Greater Victoria Police Victim Services, a non-profit agency, is recruiting volunteers for Fall training. You are invited to attend an Information session. Daytime availability preferred.
Bingo
BC Lower Mainland
Wed. December 7th, 2011 – Wed. December 26th, 2012 2:30pm - 3:30pm
BINGO! Complimentary Snacks, Refreshments & Of Course, Prizes!
Baby Boomer's Matinee/Happy Hour
South Vancouver Island
Wed. April 11th, 2012 – Wed. May 30th, 2012 4:00pm - 6:00pm
An opportunity for Baby Boomers to get out and listen to some old fashioned blues music;from the 60's.No cover and the kitchen is open.Plan to meet your friends at Hermanns for a drink and food.
Arts & Alzheimer's, Oak Bay
South Vancouver Island
Thu. April 26th, 2012 – Thu. June 20th, 2013 10:30am - 12:30pm
Arts & Alzheimer’s, an art and music participation program for seniors with dementia living at home with their caregivers stimulating minds… supporting caregivers.
Happy Hour
BC Lower Mainland
Thu. December 8th, 2011 – Thu. December 27th, 2012 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Complimentary Laughs, Snacks & Glass of Wine :)
Full Monty The Musical
Nanaimo & North Vancouver Island
Thu. April 19th, 2012 – Sat. May 12th, 2012 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Schmooze Productions is proud to present The Full Monty - The Musical
at Nanaimo Centre Stage, 25 Victoria Road, Nanaimo, B.C.
Based on the hit movie, The Full Monty - The Musical is the comedic and heart warming story of real unemployed men exposing their true potential!! A fantastic show for adults!
St. John's, Cobble Hill 125th Anniversary - Vintage Hat-making Workshop
South Vancouver Island
Thu. May 3rd, 2012 11:00am - 4:00pm
St. John's Anglican Church, South Cowichan is celebrating their 125th Anniversary. Come to a Vintage Hatmaking Workshop with Ilona Marshall ,hat-maker extraordinaire from Vancouver.
Mega book sale
Nanaimo & North Vancouver Island
Fri. May 4th, 2012 – Sun. May 6th, 2012
Mega book sale and mini garage sale to help CatSpan's feral cats.
Gordon Head Studio Tour
South Vancouver Island
Sat. May 5th, 2012 & Sun. May 6th, 2012 11:00am - 4:00pm
GH artists are hosting an open door studio event, showing a variety of work including original paintings, prints, stone and wood sculpture,fibre art and pottery.
This event is fun and free of charge.
Greater Victoria Concert Band: SPRING CONCERT
South Vancouver Island
Sat. May 5th, 2012 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Join the Greater Victoria Concert Band for an evening of fabulous music! There will be a wide variety of music performed and there is sure to be something for everyone.
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria - Victoria Collects
South Vancouver Island
Fri. February 3rd, 2012 & Sun. May 6th, 2012
Victoria Collects features more than 90 major artworks on loan from private collections across Victoria. These paintings, photographs, prints, sculpture, and drawings by artists ranging from Rembrandt, Andy Warhol, Piet Mondrian, Tom Thomson, E.J. Hughes, Betty Goodwin, to Ed Burtynsky illustrate the immense diversity in collecting styles and approaches that can be found in our region. Victoria Collects is more than a snapshot of fabulous individual pieces; it is a venue for narrative and exploration answering: Why do people collect? What drives them?
FREE DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
South Vancouver Island
Mon. April 16th, 2012 – Mon. May 21st, 2012 1:00pm - 3:30pm
UVIC's Centre of Aging
Free Diabetes Self-Management Program
Call 1-866-902-3767
Ready, Set, Move
South Vancouver Island
Tue. May 8th, 2012 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for an informative panel discussion to help you get started on your next step towards independent retirement living!
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