True North: An Evening of Canadian Music & Community Connection

The Shelbourne Community Kitchen’s annual benefit concert and launch of the Donate & Double Your Impact matching campaign!
About this Event

🎶🍁 True North: An Evening of Canadian Music & Community Connection - Friday October 23rd

Join us for a special evening of Canadian focused music, food, beverages, and community connection, to Double Your Impact in support of food security in our community.

True North 🍁is the theme for this year’s annual benefit concert and launch of Shelbourne Community Kitchen’s Donate & Double Your Impact matching campaign. Every dollar raised through the evening will be matched, doubling the impact of your support for The Kitchen’s many food security programs and services.

6:00pm - Mix & Mingle

Start the evening by connecting with friends, neighbours, volunteers and fellow Kitchen supporters.

Enjoy chef-made Canadian inspired appetizers and desserts, drinks, as well as featured cocktails/ mocktails, and Canadian-inspired fare as you mingle and settle in for the evening.

Your $75 ticket includes one beverage and one food item of your choice. Additional food and beverages will also be available for purchase, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.

7:00pm -The Concert

The music takes centre stage at 7:00 p.m., featuring a fantastic lineup of local musicians!

Bagatelle blends the rhythmic pulse of traditional Québécois music with the infectious energy of bluegrass. The band delivers a high-energy performance filled with tight harmonies and irresistible toe-tapping tunes.

Returning in 2026 is the powerhouse vocalist Edie DaPonte, whose incredible voice, warmth, and stage presence always leave a lasting impression. This year, Edie will be joined by an absolutely stellar band: Joey Smith on guitar and Attila Fias on piano. Together, they’ll bring a beautiful mix of soulful vocals, exceptional musicianship, and plenty of energy to the stage.

Intermission -Silent Auction

Take a break from the music and check out our silent auction, featuring a selection of wonderful items and experiences.

All Evening -Double Your Impact

True North 🍁is more than a night out, it’s also the launch of our annual Donate & Double Your Impact campaign.

All proceeds raised through the event will be matched, meaning your ticket, silent auction bid and any donation you make can have twice the impact.

100% of proceeds raised will support the Shelbourne Community Kitchen’s many food security programs and services, helping create opportunities with people experiencing food insecurity to cook, grow, share and connect.

Friday, October 23, 2026 Broadview United 3703 St. Aidan’s St., Saanich

Mix & Mingle: 6:00 p.m.

Concert: 7:00 p.m.

Tickets: $75

Come enjoy a wonderful evening of Canadian music, chef-made food, drinks and good company and help double your impact while you’re here.

We can’t wait to see you at True North! 🍁