BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Victoria Symphony - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Victoria Symphony REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260802T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260802T113000 DTSTAMP:20260621T132150 CREATED:20260601T224556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T190329Z UID:16686-1785663000-1785670200@victoriasymphony.ca SUMMARY:Symphony Story Time: Effie the Singing Elephant DESCRIPTION:Effie Elephant dreams of joining the circus\, but can she learn to dance well enough to pass the audition? As Effie pursues her dream\, she makes new friends and feels a range of BIG emotions. In this interactive performance\, Effie’s adventures come to life through music and story\, and children get the opportunity to explore the wonderful world of musical instruments with three Victoria Symphony musicians. \nSymphony Story Time exposes youngsters to the world of music through story\, movement\, song\, and instruments. This highly interactive program gives children a chance to explore musical concepts and expression\, and hear Victoria Symphony musicians up close. \nThis event is recommended for children ages 3-8 years old and their families\, and is free to attend. Registration is required\, please fill out the form below. We recommend bringing your own cushions for comfy sitting on the floor near the performers. Limited chairs will be provided on the sides. Questions? Please contact Soile Stratkauskas at soile@victoriasymphony.ca. \nEVENT SCHEDULE \nSession 1\n9:30 am: Doors open and Instrument Petting Zoo\n10:00-10:30 am: Symphony Story Time \nSession 2\n11:00 am: Doors open and Instrument Petting Zoo\n11:30 am-12:00 pm: Symphony Story Time \n\n\n \n \n Symphony Story Time Registration\n \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Please select which session you would like to attend.(Required)\n \n \n 10:00 am\n \n \n \n 11:30 am\n Number of adults attending(Required)Number of children attending(Required) URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/symphony-storytime-effie-the-singing-elephant/ LOCATION:Wingate Studio\, Baumann Centre\, 925 Balmoral Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1A7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-SITS-Symphony-Storytime-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T194500 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T214500 DTSTAMP:20260621T132150 CREATED:20260527T233454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T224959Z UID:16638-1786045500-1786052700@victoriasymphony.ca SUMMARY:Symphony in the Summer at The Butchart Gardens DESCRIPTION:Join the Victoria Symphony\, local young violinist Malak El Ouadghiri\, and Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia for an unforgettable summer evening of orchestral favourites. The program features selections from Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances\, Saint-Saëns’s Violin Concerto No. 3\, Brahms’s Serenade No. 2 in A major\, and more. Set against the stunning backdrop of The Butchart Gardens\, this open-air concert invites you to relax on a bench seat or bring your own chair and blanket as you enjoy an evening of classical splendour with more than 2\,000 fellow music lovers. \nThis concert is included in the price of admission to The Butchart Gardens. Admission can be purchased in advance or upon arrival at the venue. URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/symphony-in-the-summer-at-the-butchart-gardens/ LOCATION:The Butchart Gardens\, 800 Benvenuto Ave\, Brentwood Bay\, British Columbia\, V8M 1J8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-SITS-at-Butchart-Gardens-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260809T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260809T163000 DTSTAMP:20260621T132150 CREATED:20260527T233526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T201924Z UID:16644-1786285800-1786293000@victoriasymphony.ca SUMMARY:Symphony in the Summer at Qualicum Beach DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Symphony is back like the warm summer breeze! Join the VS\, young violinist Malak El Ouadghiri\, and Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia for an afternoon of orchestral favourites featuring selections from Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances\, Saint-Saëns’s Violin Concerto No. 3\, and Brahms’s Serenade No. 2 in A major\, alongside other timeless classics. Presented at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre\, this concert is the perfect way to spend an August afternoon — musical excellence in your own backyard. \nTickets: $35 | General Admission \nTickets on sale at The Mulberry Bush Book Store | 130 Second Ave. West\, Qualicum Beach | 250-752-9722 URL:https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/symphony-in-the-summer-at-qualicum-beach/ LOCATION:Qualicum Beach Civic Centre\, 747 Jones St\, Qualicum Beach\, BC\, V9K 1S7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Summer Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://victoriasymphony.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-SITS-at-Qualicum-Beach-1920x1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR