West Coast Barn Dance
West Coast Barn Dances are a group of young musicians deeply rooted in Canada’s fiddle music tradition. These monthly dances, similar to contradances, are in the tradition of old-time barn dances. With live fiddle music and tasty homemade snacks they aim to celebrate and share the joy of fiddle music, dancing, and community.
All ages welcome, no experience necessary, all steps will be taught, tasty homemade snacks, lots of fun, doors at 6:00pm, dancing starts at 6:30pm, suggested donation of $10 pp (VEC members) and $12 pp (non-members), parking available.
Check out the photos and videos of previous dances on Instagram: @westcoastbarndances
Maifest
10am to 4pm Maifest Market
6pm- 10pm Maifest Dance
Join us at our Maifest celebration on Saturday, May 24. We're seeking vendors to showcase their products, and volunteers to assist in the kitchen and greet attendees. Enjoy a day filled with food and beverages for purchase, vendors, kids’ activities, and two captivating Maypole performances
Maifest ticketed Evening Event will include two live bands, The Helen Davies Band and Bijou de Bayou. There will be drinks, dancings and delicious German food.
Member $35
Non-Member $30
Tickets can be purchase online at the Store link below
Schnitzel Night
Doors Open at 5:30pm, Dinner served at 6:00 p,
Orders and prepayment are required by Sunday April 6, 2025. Please Call Ann Sharpe 250-743-3558 or email victoria.edelweiss.club@gmail.com
All dinners includes: mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, red cabbage, gravy, Streusel (Dessert) and coffee or tea
Schnitzel or Bratwurst Dinner
Victoria Edelweiss Members $24.50 Vegetarian member option $20
Non Members $27 Vegetarian non-member option $22
Combo Dinner (Schnitzel and Brat Wurst)
Victoria Edelweiss Members $29
Non Members $32
March Special Dinner Feature
Baked halibut with house vegetable and dill mustard sauce, dessert ,coffee and tea
Members $34.00 Non-members $36.00
Harmony Choir Practice
If you like to sing in German and also enjoy some Kaffee & Kuchen afterwards, please join us in the club hall for our weekly rehearsals on Mondays at 1:30pm.
We have a beautiful program planned and we are fortunate to have such an excellent and entertaining conductor as Grant Harville and to have Iryna Graifer retuning as our accompanist.
For information Tel: 250-721-0582.
Dance City Night
Come dance with us! Bring a partner or come solo and meet many swing dance enthusiasts.
ALL AGES WELCOME!
7:30pm-8:30pm - Waltz workshop
8:30pm -10:30pm Ballroom Dance
Admissions $12 or $10 for Edelweiss Club members and students.
Dance City Night
Come dance with us! Bring a partner or come solo and meet many swing dance enthusiasts.
ALL AGES WELCOME!
7:30pm-8:30pm - Salsa workshop
8:30pm -10:30pm Latin Dance
Admissions $12 or $10 for Edelweiss Club members and students.
Social Night in the Hubertus Lounge
The Hubertus Lounge (upstairs bar) will be open for members who are over 19 (+1 guest each) for an evening of socializing. The bar will be open with a selection of drinks and snacks available for purchase starting at 6pm. Drop in anytime, there will be cards and other activities/games available for members while socializing.
What do you want to see at Social Night? Sports on TV? German Movie/TV Shows? Theme Nights (what themes)?
Let’s build our community at the new monthly Social Night.
Harmony Choir Practice
If you like to sing in German and also enjoy some Kaffee & Kuchen afterwards, please join us in the club hall for our weekly rehearsals on Mondays at 1:30pm.
We have a beautiful program planned and we are fortunate to have such an excellent and entertaining conductor as Grant Harville and to have Iryna Graifer retuning as our accompanist.
For information Tel: 250-721-0582.
Free German Dance Lesson (Edelweiss Dancers)
Come learn some traditional German Dancing put on by the Edelweiss Dancers. We will break down one of our dances every practice.
Bring the whole family as all ages are welcome
Dance City Night
Come dance with us! Bring a partner or come solo and meet many swing dance enthusiasts.
ALL AGES WELCOME!
7:30pm-8:30pm - West Coast Swing workshop
8:30pm -10:30pm Swing Dance
Admissions $12 or $10 for Edelweiss Club members and students.
Literaturkreis
The Literaturkreis meets in the "Hubertusklause" (Upper Bar)
Our main goal and purpose is to create a cheerful, harmonious gathering, characterized by enthusiasm and love for the diversity and beauty of poetry and prose in the German language.
The duration is about 2 hours with a joyful coffee social afterward. Everyone interested is warmly welcome.
Harmony Choir Practice
If you like to sing in German and also enjoy some Kaffee & Kuchen afterwards, please join us in the club hall for our weekly rehearsals on Mondays at 1:30pm.
We have a beautiful program planned and we are fortunate to have such an excellent and entertaining conductor as Grant Harville and to have Iryna Graifer retuning as our accompanist.
For information Tel: 250-721-0582.
Dance City Night
Come dance with us! Bring a partner or come solo and meet many swing dance enthusiasts.
ALL AGES WELCOME!
7:30pm-8:30pm - Rumba workshop
8:30pm -10:30pm Ballroom Dance
Admissions $12 or $10 for Edelweiss Club members and students.
Schnitzel Night
Doors Open at 5:30pm, Dinner served at 6:00 p,
Orders and prepayment are required by Monday March 10, 2025. Please Call Ann Sharpe 250-743-3558 or email victoria.edelweiss.club@gmail.com
All dinners includes: mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, red cabbage, gravy, Streusel (Dessert) and coffee or tea
Schnitzel or Bratwurst Dinner
Victoria Edelweiss Members $24.50 Vegetarian member option $20
Non Members $27 Vegetarian non-member option $22
Combo Dinner (Schnitzel and Brat Wurst)
Victoria Edelweiss Members $29
Non Members $32
March Special Dinner Feature
Beef slowly roasted in German beer, gravy mashed potatoes & red cabbage, dessert ,coffee and tea
Members $34.00 Non-members $36.00
Harmony Choir Practice
If you like to sing in German and also enjoy some Kaffee & Kuchen afterwards, please join us in the club hall for our weekly rehearsals on Mondays at 1:30pm.
We have a beautiful program planned and we are fortunate to have such an excellent and entertaining conductor as Grant Harville and to have Iryna Graifer retuning as our accompanist.
For information Tel: 250-721-0582.
Free German Dance Lessons (Edelweiss Dancers)
Come learn some traditional German Dancing put on by the Edelweiss Dancers. We will break down one of our dances every practice.
Bring the whole family as all ages are welcome
Dance City Night
Come dance with us! Bring a partner or come solo and meet many swing dance enthusiasts.
ALL AGES WELCOME!
7:30pm-8:30pm - Quickstep workshop
8:30pm -10:30pm Ballroom Dance
Admissions $12 or $10 for Edelweiss Club members and students.
Harmony Choir Practice
If you like to sing in German and also enjoy some Kaffee & Kuchen afterwards, please join us in the club hall for our weekly rehearsals on Mondays at 1:30pm.
We have a beautiful program planned and we are fortunate to have such an excellent and entertaining conductor as Grant Harville and to have Iryna Graifer retuning as our accompanist.
For information Tel: 250-721-0582.
Dance City Night
Come dance with us! Bring a partner or come solo and meet many swing dance enthusiasts.
ALL AGES WELCOME!
7:30pm-8:30pm - Salsa workshop
8:30pm -10:30pm Latin Dance
Admissions $12 or $10 for Edelweiss Club members and students.
Free German Dance Lessons (Edelweiss dancers)
Come learn some traditional German Dancing put on by the Edelweiss Dancers. We will break down one of our dances every practice.
Bring the whole family as all ages are welcome
Dance City Night
Come dance with us! Bring a partner or come solo and meet many swing dance enthusiasts.
ALL AGES WELCOME!
7:30pm-8:30pm - West Cast Swing workshop
8:30pm -10:30pm Swing Dance
Admissions $12 or $10 for Edelweiss Club members and students.
Dance City Night
Come dance with us! Bring a partner or come solo and meet many swing dance enthusiasts.
ALL AGES WELCOME!
7:30pm-8:30pm - Rumba workshop
8:30pm -10:30pm Social Ballroom Dance
Admissions $12 or $10 for Edelweiss Club members and students.
Schnitzel Night
Doors Open at 5:30pm, Dinner served at 6:00 p,
Orders and prepayment are required by Monday February 10, 2025. Please Call Ann Sharpe 250-743-3558 or email victoria.edelweiss.club@gmail.com
All dinners includes: mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, red cabbage, gravy, Streusel (Dessert) and coffee or tea
Schnitzel or Bratwurst Dinner
Victoria Edelweiss Members $24.50 Vegetarian member option $20
Non Members $27 Vegetarian non-member option $22
Combo Dinner (Schnitzel and Brat Wurst)
Victoria Edelweiss Members $29
Non Members $32
February Special Dinner Feature
Chicken Rouladen, braised potatoes & vegetables, dessert and coffee and tea
Members $34.00 Non-members $36.00
Free German Dance Lessons (Edelweiss dancers)
Come learn some traditional German Dancing put on by the Edelweiss Dancers. We will break down one of our dances every practice.
Bring the whole family as all ages are welcome
Dance City Night
Come dance with us! Bring a partner or come solo and meet many swing dance enthusiasts.
ALL AGES WELCOME!
7:30pm-8:30pm - Quickstop workshop
8:30pm -10:30pm Ballroom Dance
Admissions $12 or $10 for Edelweiss Club members and students.
Dance City Night
Come dance with us! Bring a partner or come solo and meet many swing dance enthusiasts.
ALL AGES WELCOME!
7:30pm-8:30pm - West Coast Swing workshop
8:30pm -10:30pm Swing Dance
Admissions $12 or $10 for Edelweiss Club members and students.
Social Night in the Hubertus Lounge
The Hubertus Lounge (upstairs bar) will be open for members who are over 19 (+1 guest each) for an evening of socializing. The bar will be open with a selection of drinks and snacks available for purchase starting at 6pm. Drop in anytime, there will be cards and other activities/games available for members while socializing.
What do you want to see at Social Night? Sports on TV? German Movie/TV Shows? Theme Nights (what themes)?
Let’s build our community at the new monthly Social Night.
Drop into our Social Night and share your ideas
Dance City Night
Come dance with us! Bring a partner or come solo and meet many swing dance enthusiasts.
ALL AGES WELCOME!
7:30pm-8:30pm - Salsa workshop
8:30pm -10:30pm Latin Dance
Admissions $12 or $10 for Edelweiss Club members and students.
German Lessons (5 week course)
November 18 - December 16
5-week German language course is designed for learners at the A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Each 1-hour-session focuses on enhancing everyday communication skills, with an emphasis on vocabulary expansion, grammar practice, and listening comprehension. Through interactive exercises and practical dialogues, students will gain confidence in navigating common situations such as shopping, traveling, and making appointments.
The fee for the course is $30 for non-members, which includes a $20 membership to the club. The membership offers access to discounts on other club events and activities (check out our calendar of events [hyperlink]). For current members, the course fee is $10.
By the end of the course, you will have strengthened your ability to engage in basic conversations and understand simple texts in German. No book necessary, copies will be provided.
Learners at the A1 and B1 levels are also welcome to join, and if there is enough interest, we might offer additional courses tailored to each of these levels.
Don’t be shy, sei dabei!
Where: 108 Niagara Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1E9 Canada, Room: Games Room
Fee: $30 for non-members (incl. a $20 membership to the club), $10 members
To register email us your contact information.
Payment can be paid by cash at the first lesson or send an e-transfer to victoria.edelweiss.club@gmail.com (put your name and German Lesson in the message field)
Harmony Choir Concert
VICTORIA HARMONY CHOIR
presents
FROEHLICHE WEIHNACHT UEBERALL
Christmas Concert at the Edelweiss Club
Director: Grant Harville
Piano: Iryna Graifer
Concert of German & English Christmas carols
and instrumental music followed by
“Kaffee & Kuchen” and a door prize draw.
adults $25; seniors & club members $20; students by donation
Please call: 250-721-0582 for more information
Swing City Christmas Dance
Come dance with us! Bring a partner or come solo and meet many swing dance enthusiasts.
ALL AGES WELCOME!
7:30pm-8:30pm - waltz workshop
8:30pm -10:30pm Dance
Admissions $12 or $10 for Edelweiss Club members and students.
Schnitzel Night
Doors Open at 5pm, Dinner served at 5:30
Orders and prepayment are required by Monday December 9, 2024. Please Call Ann Sharpe 250-743-3558 or email victoria.edelweiss.club@gmail.com
All dinners includes: mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, red cabbage, gravy, Streusel (Dessert) and coffee or tea
Schnitzel or Bratwurst Dinner
Victoria Edelweiss Members $22.50 Vegetarian member option $18
Non Members $25 Vegetarian non-member option $20
Combo Dinner (Schnitzel and Brat Wurst)
Victoria Edelweiss Members $27
Non Members $30