Concerts, education, and community programs—presented by a volunteer-run non-profit society in Victoria, BC.
VGS Open Mic at Café Fantastico in Victoria, BC, is a welcoming live music event where local musicians and classical guitar enthusiasts gather to perform, listen, and connect in a relaxed café atmosphere.
Two of Vancouver Island's finest guitarists Jesse Marshall & Misha Smirnov present an evening of solo & duo performances. Jesse & Misha were recently finalists in the 2026 Northwest Guitar Festival, hosted here in Victoria. Jesse Marshall is a guitarist and composer from Nanaimo, BC. Active as a freelance guitarist since 2013, career highlights include performances at the Nanaimo Jazz Festival, Nanaimo Guitar Showcase, and Island Notes Chamber Music Festival. Jesse recently a masters degree in classical guitar performance at the University of Victoria. Previously, he completed B. Mus. and B. Ed. degrees at Vancouver Island University and a masters degree in jazz performance from the University of Toronto. After escaping the Siberian Tundra’s icy grip, Misha Smirnov now coaxes warm, finessed melodies on classical guitar.
VGS Open Mic at Café Fantastico in Victoria, BC, is a welcoming live music event where local musicians and classical guitar enthusiasts gather to perform, listen, and connect in a relaxed café atmosphere.
A monthly informal event welcoming players of all ages and levels to perform and connect.
Enthusiasts rehearse together and perform throughout the year in outdoor and community venues.
Interactive audio-visual presentations about classical guitar designed for youth audiences.
Clinics and conversations with guest artists for students, professionals, and guitar enthusiasts.
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