Vancouver Island Symphony — What Do YOU Play?
A Vancouver Island Symphony family concert at The Port Theatre in Nanaimo. Conductor and host Vern Griffiths shows that playing an instrument is the most fun of all, in an interactive musical adventure through the orchestra — including instruments almost never seen on a symphony stage — with music from Star Wars, Taylor Swift-inspired fun, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Strauss, Bernstein and the Rolling Stones. A pay-what-you-can family event.
Plan your visit
🅿️ Parking: 3 options listed near The Port Theatre — nearest: Harbour Front Parkade (C$0.75 for up to 2 hours), 2 min walk.
🍽️ Eat nearby:
- Penny's Palapa — Mexican · ⭐ 4.1 (37 reviews) · 🚶 2 min walk
- Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge — American · ⭐ 4.6 (18 reviews) · 🚶 2 min walk
- Diamond Indian Cuisine — Indian · 🚶 4 min walk
Parking and restaurant details as published by their providers — please confirm before you go.
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