See a free movie and hit the arcade for charity
Film fans can visit three Cineplex theatres on Saturday to enjoy events tied to Cineplex Community Day.
SilverCity and Cineplex Odeon in Victoria and Cineplex Odeon Westshore in Langford are offering free screenings of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, Everything Everywhere All At Once, PAW Patrol: The Movie and PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie on a first-come, first-served basis from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. only. Advance online tickets are limited. Additional tickets will be available in person at participating theatres.
Arcade gaming via a 30-minute play card (when available at select theatres) will be free for guests to enjoy prior to screenings of the aforementioned movies.
The event, now in its 12th year, is a fundraiser for BGC Canada, formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada. Popcorn, soft drinks and select candy are available from the concessions at each location for $3, with one dollar from every concession order donated to the national nonprofit. “Last year’s Cineplex Community Day was an incredible success, and we are thrilled to carry on the tradition of offering movies and play that create memories and special moments for our guests and their families and friends nationwide,” Cineplex president and CEO Ellis Jacob said in a news release.
“[W]e are proud the money raised makes a tangible difference in the lives of our nation’s youth and a true impact on communities across Canada.”
To date, Cineplex has raised over $535,000 for BGC Canada through initiatives like Cineplex Community Day.
For more information, visit cineplex.com.
All aboard the Model Railway Show on Sunday
The 32nd annual Victoria Model Railway Show is set to roll on Sunday at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney.
Operating model railroads and displays are the focus of the event, which runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. A variety of set-ups will be on display and also for sale, including full brass models. Model railroading — considered by many to be “the world’s greatest hobby” — remains popular in Victoria, so hundreds are expected throughout the day.
Admission is $16 for families, $8 for adults, $7 for Pacific Northwest Region members of the National Model Railroad Association, and $7 for youth. Children eight and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
The Mary Winspear Centre is located at 2243 Beacon Ave. For more information, visit marywinspear.ca or phone 250-656-0275.
A celebration of music, arts and culture at In Sight Festival
Colwood’s third annual In Sight Festival runs through the weekend at Meadow Park in Royal Bay, with a free full program of music, visual arts and cultural performances on tap.
The event, which runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, offers music, dance, children’s activities, visual arts, storytelling and food. Guests can participate in an en plein air painting competition, and the Royal BC Museum, Parks Canada, Seaquaria, and the Victoria Symphony will have interactive booths.
Performances on Saturday include Lekwungen Dancers, Royal Bay Jazz Band, The Circus Space, Veselka Dancers, and Fiesta Latina, while Sunday’s line-up features Kathy White Dancers, Nikkei Cultural Dancers/ Drummers, Attila Fias Quartet, and Joseph’s Singers & Dancers.
Organizers ask that guests park only at Royal Bay high school and the gravel lot behind Quality Foods on Metchosin Road. For more information., visit artsandculturecolwood.ca.
