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Go! Calendar: January 2019

Go! Calendar: January 2019

Download our monthly Go! Calendar [PDF] To see our full events listings, go to timescolonist.com/events

Critics' Picks: A Christmas Carol; Handel's Messiah; The Further Adventures of Rudolph

THEATRE What: A Christmas Carol Where: Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Cres. When: Dec. 14 through Dec. 23 Tickets: $23 (members) or $25 (non-members) from thecastle.
Explore: Bird count, Government House singalong, Point Ellice, Helmcken

Explore: Bird count, Government House singalong, Point Ellice, Helmcken

Take part in North America’s longest-running citizen science project by joining one of six Christmas Bird Counts at various locations on Vancouver Island Saturday and Sunday. Bird Studies Canada is hosting the events, which began in 1900.
Explore: Plenty of festive music, menorah lighting, Christmas lights paddle

Explore: Plenty of festive music, menorah lighting, Christmas lights paddle

Tuba players go live at Market Square Tuba Christmas blows into town as more than 100 musicians with tubas and euphoniums play seasonal tunes with a distinctive deep, umpah sound, Saturday, Dec. 8, at Market Square.
Critics' Picks: Blue Bridge Sings Christmas, Treasure Island, Esi Edugyan book signing

Critics' Picks: Blue Bridge Sings Christmas, Treasure Island, Esi Edugyan book signing

MUSIC What : Blue Bridge Sings Christmas! Where : The Roxy Theatre, 2657 Quadra Street. When : Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Dec. 6-8) at 8 p.m.; Sunday (Dec. 9) at 2 p.m. Tickets : $35 online at bluebridgetheatre.
Explore: Light-up events, truck convoy, carolling

Explore: Light-up events, truck convoy, carolling

A fleet of 80 festively decorated commercial trucks will once again cruise the streets of the capital region for the annual Island Equipment Owners Association’s Truck Light Convoy on Saturday.
Go! Calendar: December 2018

Go! Calendar: December 2018

Download our monthly Go! Calendar [PDF] To see our full events listings, go to timescolonist.com/events
Explore: Santa parade hits road; Vikes Amazing Race; nativity in Sidney

Explore: Santa parade hits road; Vikes Amazing Race; nativity in Sidney

Lighted floats, community groups and Santa himself will all be in the parade lineup Saturday in downtown Victoria. The Island Farms Santa’s Light Parade begins at 5 p.m.
Explore: Victoria's Festival of Trees, dinosaurs in Courtenay

Explore: Victoria's Festival of Trees, dinosaurs in Courtenay

Find inspiration to decorate your Christmas tree or just lose yourself in an enchanted forest at the annual Victoria Festival of Trees, a fundraiser for the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation, which runs Nov. 15 until Jan. 7 at the Bay Centre.
Explore: Remembrance Day ceremonies; Kristallnacht memorial; textiles festival

Explore: Remembrance Day ceremonies; Kristallnacht memorial; textiles festival

It’s time to honour those who have served — and those who continue to serve — our country in war, conflicts and peace missions at Remembrance Day ceremonies across Vancouver Island on Sunday.