Vancouver Island Events Calendar

Thursday, October 8

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6 events

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Started Fri, Jun 5

Victoria · Arts

Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life

Runs through Sun, Jan 3 · Check daily hours

Royal BC Museum

Coffins, jewellery and everyday objects illuminate ancient Egyptian beliefs about life and the afterlife in a Royal BC Museum exhibition through January 3, 2027.

Regular museum admission: adults $32; seniors/youth $22; students $19; ages 5 and under free

Before you go

Included with museum admission. The exhibition uses light, sound and scent; consider sensory preferences before visiting.

Read the guide Original listing Source checked · Sep 20 · Royal BC Museum

Event date

8OCT

THU

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Nanaimo/Ladysmith · Music

Simon Kempston at Ladybug's Mew

Thu, Oct 8, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Ladybug's Mew Concert Stage

Scottish singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Simon Kempston plays an intimate concert in Yellow Point.

$36 advance; $38 walk-up if available (no added fees or taxes)

Before you go

Bring a chair; rain or shine. Arrive between 4:15 and 4:55 p.m.; the farm gate closes five minutes before the 5 p.m. start. Arrange limited parking for mobility needs with the host in advance. Advance e-transfer sales close two hours before the show; walk-up tickets cost $2 extra, subject to availability. No alcohol or pets.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Oct 1 · Ladybug's Mew in Yellow Point

Event date

8OCT

THU

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

North Island · Community

Port Alice Board Game Night

Thu, Oct 8, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Port Alice Library

Play cards, Clue, Mahjong or your own favourite game at Port Alice Library's Thursday evening gathering.

Free; no registration

Before you go

Thursday, October 8, 6–7 p.m. Free and open to everyone; no registration. Bring a game or use the library's collection. The branch is wheelchair accessible.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Oct 1 · Vancouver Island Regional Library

Event date

8OCT

THU

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Gulf Islands · Arts

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Thu, Oct 8, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

ArtSpring

Award-winning outdoor films from the Banff Centre's world tour, including the Moraine program, screen for one night at ArtSpring.

Adult $20; youth $10

Before you go

October 8, 7–9 p.m.; adult $20, youth $10; plan the ferry.

Read the guide Original listing Source checked · Sep 27 · ArtSpring

Event date

8OCT

THU

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

West Coast · Arts

Plants of the Pacific Coast — Book Launch

Thu, Oct 8, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Redd Fish Supply Co

Join Andy MacKinnon at Redd Fish Supply Co for a free book launch and author signing in Ucluelet.

Free entry; books and drinks extra

Before you go

Thursday, October 8, 7–9 p.m. at Redd Fish Supply Co, 1728 Peninsula Road. Free entry; book and hot-chocolate purchases are separate.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Oct 1 · Redd Fish Restoration Society

Event date

8OCT

THU

7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Comox Valley · Community

An Evening with Mark Tewksbury

Thu, Oct 8, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Sid Williams Theatre

Olympic gold medallist Mark Tewksbury speaks about inclusion and his experiences, followed by a Q&A and discussion.

$29 ages 25+; $19 ages 24 and under (taxes and fees included)

Before you go

Thursday, October 8, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29 for ages 25+ and $19 for ages 24 and under, including taxes and fees. Two hours, no intermission; no photography or recording. This is the theatre talk, separately ticketed from the earlier fundraising dinner.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Oct 1 · Sid Williams Theatre